I'm still rehabbing the knees and I'm not ready for any outside riding, especially hills! Yesterday I was able to bike on the trainer stand pain free, so I'm definitely improving. I should be ready for the DC Monument Tour II ride.
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09-27-2007, 05:31 AM #1
Ooo, talk tri to me!
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I'd rather be swimming...biking...running...and eating cheesecake...
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09-27-2007, 10:31 AM #2
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Um, how hilly is hilly?
The 25 mile ride seems like a waste of gas, since I'd ride a lot longer than that here. But if there are monster hills on the 47 and 62, that won't be much fun either. I get uncomfortable over 13% or so. I can do steeper, but it's not that fun.
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09-27-2007, 03:11 PM #3
zippadee-doo-dah
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I don't know about the max grade % but I doubt there are any that steep. There's more to the event than just the ride and besides that it's nice to have a change of scenery once in a while.
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09-27-2007, 06:48 PM #4
huh?
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It's challenging, lets just say that. It won't kill you but it will test you. There are some very steep ones there but they only last so long...
They had a lot of cool stuff before and after last year and this year sounds like it's going to be even better. The horse farms are abundant out that way. Take your camera. Have a blast. I think you will like the ride.
Oh, that's gonna bruise...
Only the suppressed word is dangerous. ~Ludwig Börne
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09-28-2007, 08:26 AM #5
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I've spent most of my life on horse farms. I don't think I need pictures, but someone may have to stop me from stopping to ask the residents of the pretty farms if they need a trainer
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I can handle 48 miles of Charlottesville terrain well. I don't think Bmore is more hilly, is it?
One of my teammates is a big Trek WSD fan. Maybe I'll see if I can get her to make the drive with me.
Is there any on-site registration? (I tried to click on the flyer on the website but nothing happened).
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09-28-2007, 08:33 AM #6
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oops. nevermind. they updated the site.
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09-30-2007, 12:01 PM #7
Red bikes rule!
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Had a nice ride this morning. It was a bit chilly in the beginning, but I was glad I didn't wear long sleeves or long pants because it warmed up very quickly.
This ride is hilly! 25 miles was plenty, and the friend I rode with hadn't ridden much this year, so it was more than plenty for her.
The scenery was beautiful and they provided a nice lunch and some decent schwag (multitool, water bottle, t-shirt), so I think this is a ride worth doing again.
We saw Zen just as we were finishing (she had a primo parking spot) so that was fun, too.
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