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Forum: Great Lakes
03-28-16, 04:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,154
Posted By MJH2

Give a look to the South Chicago Wheelmen. One of...

Give a look to the South Chicago Wheelmen. One of the oldest clubs in the country.
Forum: Great Lakes
03-28-16, 04:31 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,416
Posted By MJH2

How did the ever end up, anyway?

How did the ever end up, anyway?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-17-12, 09:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,167
Posted By MJH2

The 38W cups. IT CUPS! ...

The 38W cups. IT CUPS!

http://youtu.be/f17ux17sFdo?t=13s
Forum: Great Lakes
07-20-12, 04:41 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,255
Posted By MJH2

I'm bumping this back to the top. The racing is...

I'm bumping this back to the top. The racing is still going strong with some even better racing (Elk Grove, Winfield, etc) coming up.

...and, from what I read on the internets, recursive is still...
Forum: Great Lakes
07-20-12, 04:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 873
Posted By MJH2

You might want to search around (even on here)....

You might want to search around (even on here). There is a lot of opinion on the subject. Deserved or not, the tide of popular cycling opinion seems to be flowing from that series. Attendance has...
Forum: Great Lakes
04-19-12, 08:26 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,255
Posted By MJH2

The first gravel section has 3 (or 4) turns in...

The first gravel section has 3 (or 4) turns in it. It's not the most sketchy of gravel, but the turns aren't the easiest to negotiate if you're off "the line". When I did the 4's two years ago, that...
Forum: Great Lakes
04-18-12, 07:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,272
Posted By MJH2

Hmmm... Not really my thing, so I wouldn't know. ...

Hmmm... Not really my thing, so I wouldn't know.

Decent place to buy a CAAD 10 or Bianchi, though. That much I know.
Forum: Great Lakes
04-17-12, 10:16 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,255
Posted By MJH2

It's not the most exciting race to watch, but...

It's not the most exciting race to watch, but it's a complete PITA to ride. We were down there pre-riding last weekend (I'm not racing, but will be there). Even though the wind wasn't too bad just...
Forum: Great Lakes
04-12-12, 11:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,272
Posted By MJH2

Bicycle Heaven in Geneva is now a Bianchi (and...

Bicycle Heaven in Geneva is now a Bianchi (and also Cannondale) shop.

http://bicycleheavengeneva.com/products.php
Forum: Great Lakes
04-06-12, 08:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,480
Posted By MJH2

As of 11:00am today, it was absolutely fine with...

As of 11:00am today, it was absolutely fine with a 700x23. It would take A LOT of rain to make it too rough for a 700x32. I'd say go with the touring bike.

If you took the Randall Road trail...
Forum: Great Lakes
03-29-12, 03:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 659
Posted By MJH2

Other than a few of the super-hilly road races, I...

Other than a few of the super-hilly road races, I think you'd be fine with whatever you normally ride. I ride an 11-21 and haven't found that to be too steep... but I also don't do the insanely hilly...
Forum: Great Lakes
03-29-12, 03:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 669
Posted By MJH2

I can't really help you with the routes, other...

I can't really help you with the routes, other than to say I think it's going to be difficult. There aren't exactly a lot of roads right around the park.

Rather than car camping and tents,...
Forum: Great Lakes
03-21-12, 07:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 686
Posted By MJH2

I did the I&M from Morris to its western end,...

I did the I&M from Morris to its western end, then on to the Hennepin canal trail last October. My first night was at Illini State Park in Marseilles. Depending on what direction you're going, it...
Forum: Great Lakes
03-19-12, 05:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,325
Posted By MJH2

If I were headed from Texas to Wisconsin to ride,...

If I were headed from Texas to Wisconsin to ride, my first choice would be up by Ashland. I know it's way the hell up there, but if you came all the way to the "Great Lakes States" you shouldn't...
Forum: Great Lakes Rides and Events
03-13-12, 05:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 667
Posted By MJH2

It's a series of crits. Good stuff. ...

It's a series of crits. Good stuff.

https://www.bikereg.com/Net/15540
Forum: Great Lakes
03-13-12, 04:59 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,255
Posted By MJH2

Who's got the Kenosha reports? Lets hear it,...

Who's got the Kenosha reports? Lets hear it, people.
Forum: Great Lakes
03-05-12, 05:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,480
Posted By MJH2

It takes me about 4 mins to roll downhill to the...

It takes me about 4 mins to roll downhill to the Fox River Trail. It's some of the best riding around, although parts can get a little crowded in the summer. Looping the Fox River and Prairie Path...
Forum: Great Lakes
03-01-12, 07:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,480
Posted By MJH2

I think Herrick Lake might have some camping. I'm...

I think Herrick Lake might have some camping. I'm not sure how it could be enjoyable, though. Anything remotely close to "open space" in DuPage County tends to be absolutely packed.

I did two...
Forum: Great Lakes
02-29-12, 02:11 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,255
Posted By MJH2

Basically, yes. I've got a million races I'm...

Basically, yes. I've got a million races I'm going to try to hit May-June, so chasing the 1/2's around for 80 miles this weekend didn't really fit in the plan. I'll likely be racing Montrose the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-27-12, 10:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,747
Posted By MJH2

It's hard to explain. Superweek has gotten a bad...

It's hard to explain. Superweek has gotten a bad rap (for, in my opinion, not much of a good reason). TOAD has come on strong... and actually took some of the Superweek races.

One of the reasons...
Forum: Great Lakes
02-27-12, 09:38 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,255
Posted By MJH2

Unfortunately, it appears as though I won't be...

Unfortunately, it appears as though I won't be racing Leland.

Still planning to go. Aham, carlosflanders... you guys need bottle handups? I'll probably be doing that for the BH. Don't see why I...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-12, 06:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 654
Posted By MJH2

I've had this happen twice, on two different...

I've had this happen twice, on two different powertaps. The first one was cured by zeroint the torque (which you should do often, anyway). That happened after I replaced the bearings.

On the...
Forum: Great Lakes
02-15-12, 10:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 738
Posted By MJH2

TMC is absolutely the best stop to shop anywhere...

TMC is absolutely the best stop to shop anywhere on the trail. Breakfast there is good. The baked goods are better.

If you have a lock, other places you might be able to stop are the Elgin...
Forum: Great Lakes
02-07-12, 09:25 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,255
Posted By MJH2

I'm contemplating putting all of the races on my...

I'm contemplating putting all of the races on my calendar. So, regardless of what I may or may not thing of anything, it seems they've done a good job of making it more appealing (to me).

I'm...
Forum: Great Lakes
02-06-12, 08:17 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,255
Posted By MJH2

Sooooo.... The Illinois Cup schedule is out....

Sooooo....

The Illinois Cup schedule is out. I think most of the changes (shorter, earlier season) are great. Interesting move in eliminating what was probably the biggest (on numbers) class...
Forum: Great Lakes
01-26-12, 05:18 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,255
Posted By MJH2

10 guys pre-reg'd for Leland, 6 of them from the...

10 guys pre-reg'd for Leland, 6 of them from the BH. Talking about chomping at the bit to get back out there...

http://www.bikereg.com/events/ConfList.asp?EventID=15310
Forum: Great Lakes
01-26-12, 03:16 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,255
Posted By MJH2

Looks like you're in for 125k, too. Much better...

Looks like you're in for 125k, too. Much better distance for you than me.

I'm not sure why they did what they did other than it looks very streamlined. Thinking that all the 4's and 5's already...
Forum: Great Lakes
01-25-12, 09:04 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,255
Posted By MJH2

Yes. YES Yes, yes, yes. In...

Yes.

YES



Yes, yes, yes.

In other news looks like Leland reg opens tomorrow. No lower cat masters racers. Looks like Carlosflanders is going to be forced to duke it out with the young...
Forum: Great Lakes
01-24-12, 03:18 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,255
Posted By MJH2

The TOAD guys are looking to invade Illinois. ...

The TOAD guys are looking to invade Illinois. They're trying to put on a 4 day series in late July. I know they've talked to a lot of people in the west and northwest 'burbs. I haven't head much...
Forum: Great Lakes
01-23-12, 02:51 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,255
Posted By MJH2

I'll never understand why cross is popular before...

I'll never understand why cross is popular before mid-September, really. 70 degrees and a high sun are a recipe to bake during a high-intensity, low speed (virtually no cooling breeze) race. Not to...
Forum: Great Lakes
01-23-12, 01:26 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,255
Posted By MJH2

I'd take road racing going strong into late...

I'd take road racing going strong into late August. Seems that folks around here want to shut down the road season earlier and earlier. Only the diehards are willing to race after Elk Grove. Such a...
Forum: Great Lakes
01-06-12, 12:14 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,255
Posted By MJH2

Racing 2012

Is this cross insanity over yet? It will be interesting to see how folks still geared up for cross do on the road this year.

Anybody happen to have any sort of idea how the WCA schedule is going...
Forum: Great Lakes
12-10-11, 07:46 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 8,381
Posted By MJH2

Yeah. The date I saw floating around would...

Yeah. The date I saw floating around would conflict with the first weekend of Superweek... not that I think that would be a problem. Looks like somebody else might be putting on a non-SW race that...
Forum: Great Lakes
12-10-11, 07:45 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 8,381
Posted By MJH2

They've been looking around at a lot of places. ...

They've been looking around at a lot of places.

I hope they pull it off. Seems we've had less races the last couple of years. I'm also waiting to hear what will come of Evanston.
Forum: Great Lakes
12-10-11, 04:41 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 8,381
Posted By MJH2

Unfortunately it's the worst possible weekend for...

Unfortunately it's the worst possible weekend for me. I've had my eye on both that and the Arrowhead Ultra since the first year of each, though.

What's this I'm hearing about the Peoria crit...
Forum: Great Lakes
12-06-11, 09:22 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 8,381
Posted By MJH2

So, am I the only one thinking about doing some...

So, am I the only one thinking about doing some Fat Bike racing this Winter?

I wanted to hit the Mustache Beach Race, but it didn't quite work out:...
Forum: Great Lakes
11-07-11, 06:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,422
Posted By MJH2

Looks like your bike comes with 28's for tires? ...

Looks like your bike comes with 28's for tires? You will have no problems on the River trail. The Prairie Path could be a little mushy depending on conditions (and location... for some reason it's...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-28-11, 12:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,979
Posted By MJH2

My experience with them is that half the folks on...

My experience with them is that half the folks on my team are on one PSIMET wheel or another. Buy them. You will like them.
Forum: Great Lakes
10-13-11, 11:48 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 8,381
Posted By MJH2

Did you try adjusting the float by...

Did you try adjusting the float by swapping/flipping the cleats?
Forum: Great Lakes
10-11-11, 02:16 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 8,381
Posted By MJH2

That thing looks pretty solid. Are people...

That thing looks pretty solid. Are people wearing on their helmets? I need something for the helmet.



Eric lives out that way now.
Forum: Great Lakes
10-11-11, 02:13 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 8,381
Posted By MJH2

Did somebody page the king of cheap lights? I've...

Did somebody page the king of cheap lights? I've been trying this so far this year. It's cheap and works great. The bar mount is a little hokie, but it's been through a bunch of night rides and...
Forum: Great Lakes
10-11-11, 07:58 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 8,381
Posted By MJH2

There are a few of us out here who ride the path...

There are a few of us out here who ride the path at night. A lot. Like, a whole lot. You can easily bang out 30ish fun path miles. http://g.co/maps/dm2dr

There are an "off road" loop or two...
Forum: Great Lakes
10-10-11, 11:04 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 8,381
Posted By MJH2

I don't hate it. It's just that I've had so much...

I don't hate it. It's just that I've had so much fun with the road racing. Especially with the combined 1/2/3 fields. Having a bunch of capable teammates in the same race (and all being on the same...
Forum: Great Lakes
10-05-11, 12:14 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 8,381
Posted By MJH2

We don't want something we didn't earn. Don't...

We don't want something we didn't earn. Don't hate me for being honest! Nobody on the BH is upset with ABD. We had an absolute blast and are all grateful you guys went through the effort do put...
Forum: Great Lakes
10-04-11, 07:32 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 8,381
Posted By MJH2

That guy is legitimately strong and a gifted...

That guy is legitimately strong and a gifted racer. Beyond that, I believe they have two cat 3's (one of whom migrated there), and no 1/2's. And, they don't really race a lot... which is why they...
Forum: Great Lakes
10-03-11, 08:06 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 8,381
Posted By MJH2

Well, I was just informed we didn't win the team...

Well, I was just informed we didn't win the team title. Upon recount, we lost to a team that seems to be scared to upgrade guys out of cat 4, and employed suspicious tactics. Hooray for them.
...
Forum: Great Lakes
10-03-11, 04:28 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 8,381
Posted By MJH2

Pelotonstar has gone all Dirtrag on us! No...

Pelotonstar has gone all Dirtrag on us! No mention of the $2k team prize for the Fall Fling. *cough*bicycleheavenwins*cough*

Just as importantly, bf.net power poster aham hammered out a pretty...
Forum: Great Lakes
09-16-11, 02:31 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 8,381
Posted By MJH2

Oh, I saw that. Those guys also wouldn't try...

Oh, I saw that. Those guys also wouldn't try racing up a ski hill on a steel Surly running a 32:16. I'm a stubborn fat guy, though. I can't help myself.
Forum: Great Lakes
09-14-11, 10:04 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 8,381
Posted By MJH2

Exactly. It seemed like a decently competitive...

Exactly. It seemed like a decently competitive bike for even the sport-level guys was in the $2500 range. Even some of the other guys on fully rigid bikes have very spendy carbon forks.



I...
Forum: Great Lakes
09-13-11, 10:13 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 8,381
Posted By MJH2

It was interesting. Probably the worst...

It was interesting. Probably the worst conceivable WORS course for a surly 1x1 with fairly tall gearing, but I knew that going in.

Sadly, my race ended when I hit a tree trying to get out of the...
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