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Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
05-21-16, 07:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,618
Posted By crockett

I have the large EO Gear and it's great. Used it...

I have the large EO Gear and it's great. Used it for many years now on 4-600K randos all you need
Forum: Mountain - Plains
05-21-16, 06:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,261
Posted By crockett

You CAN ride thru ... No problem. There is a...

You CAN ride thru ... No problem. There is a specific way you have to go and it's well marked. It makes a GREAT loop if you go via golden gate canyon and dirt/gravel back up
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-22-15, 05:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,515
Posted By crockett

That's a very tough ride! I considered it-but...

That's a very tough ride! I considered it-but went for the 200 mile Dirty Kanza instead 2 years ago, finishing it in 17 hours at age 57.
If you really want to hear from BF members with similar...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-13-14, 07:55 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,538
Posted By crockett

I had surgery 7 years ago-lost 100 and have kept...

I had surgery 7 years ago-lost 100 and have kept it off. I'm a senior, ride several centuries a year, and training rides typically 40-60 miles 1 or 2/week. Calories and water are what's needed on a...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
07-12-13, 09:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,157
Posted By crockett

Park at the Fall River visitor center. Leave REAL...

Park at the Fall River visitor center. Leave REAL early-avoid paying park entrance fee AND (hopefully) weather. Absolutely go up Fall River Road (dirt) to top - its amazingly quiet beautiful and dirt...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-16-12, 07:25 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,899
Posted By crockett

You should also read Arnie Baker's books-he may...

You should also read Arnie Baker's books-he may be the BEST cyclist/trainer M.D. In the endurance world. Basically, your need for Z2 training is based on mitochondrial development and increased...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-06-12, 09:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,241
Posted By crockett

What was your gear/equipment for this adventure? ...

What was your gear/equipment for this adventure? I'd like to start rando riding...
Great report! Thanks!
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-24-12, 07:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,518
Posted By crockett

I did this ride last year - and you'll be fine....

I did this ride last year - and you'll be fine. Most important tip-ride earlier than the "group" start, as they start too late. The later the start, the stronger the wind you have to deal with-and...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-12, 05:44 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 5,000
Posted By crockett

I STRONGLY suggest you summit Trail Ridge Road...

I STRONGLY suggest you summit Trail Ridge Road from Estes via the one-way dirt road, "Old Fall River" - its an EPIC climb, beautiful and very quiet - and that way you avoid the tour busses and very...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-12, 09:58 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 5,000
Posted By crockett

In Colorado - I agree that Red Mountain is...

In Colorado - I agree that Red Mountain is gorgeous, Durango-Silverton-Telluride (mostly) great, Aspen side of Independance Pass is epic. I think Mt. Evans a waste of time other than the "been...
Forum: Southern California
05-04-11, 07:16 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,881
Posted By crockett

Are headphones/ipods allowed?

Are headphones/ipods allowed?
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-25-11, 10:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,514
Posted By crockett

I am doing the inaugural "Double-Triple By-Pass"...

I am doing the inaugural "Double-Triple By-Pass" in Colorado this summer... 120+mi/10,000+ on Saturday, and return to start on Sunday - 120/10,000.

Never done something like it before (tho, have...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
01-25-11, 09:12 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 797
Posted By crockett

Double Triple By-Pass - 2011 - training ideas?

I "got in" (ooops) :) ... so now I gotta train for the double triple. Never done something like it before, tho have done many centuries and other "endurance" rides

Anyone got an idea how one...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
01-19-11, 10:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,941
Posted By crockett

WHY??? So much better riding in Boulder - and the...

WHY??? So much better riding in Boulder - and the shaded spots can be hazardous and icy now. And the traffic/drivers on 93 are really nasty, fast and loud.
Forum: Mountain - Plains
01-19-11, 09:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,620
Posted By crockett

It's a "timed event" - meaning there was a mass...

It's a "timed event" - meaning there was a mass start, and a timed finish. Nothing but bragging rights at stake.

How hard? Depends on what you want "your ride" to be. There were lots of people...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-20-10, 08:49 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,050
Posted By crockett

not far

not far
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-20-10, 08:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,115
Posted By crockett

Ditto

Ditto
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-20-10, 08:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 957
Posted By crockett

FWIW - I did Planet Ultra's Gran Fondo -- and...

FWIW - I did Planet Ultra's Gran Fondo -- and thought they did a nice job

How hard is Alta Alpina? I've done Death Ride - and AA is a reverse of it....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-20-10, 08:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,900
Posted By crockett

yup

yup
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-10, 05:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,344
Posted By crockett

yep

yep
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-10, 04:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,154
Posted By crockett

nope

nope
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-28-10, 04:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 538
Posted By crockett

nice

nice
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-10, 04:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,592
Posted By crockett

ok

ok
Forum: Eastern Canada
09-28-10, 04:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,904
Posted By crockett

test

test
Forum: Eastern Canada
09-28-10, 04:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 969
Posted By crockett

test

test
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-28-10, 04:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 651
Posted By crockett

test

test
Forum: Charity Events
09-28-10, 04:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,135
Posted By crockett

test

test
Forum: Mountain - Plains
09-28-10, 04:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,024
Posted By crockett

test

test
Forum: Southwest
09-17-10, 08:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 831
Posted By crockett

I'm doing this ride - can someone please tell me...

I'm doing this ride - can someone please tell me the % grades of the hills?

Thanks
Forum: Mountain - Plains
08-31-10, 06:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,620
Posted By crockett

Pike's is shorter with more elevation - so the...

Pike's is shorter with more elevation - so the overall grade of Pike's is significantly harder (and the numerous sections of high percent grade just don't exist on Evans - as Evans is largely a...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
08-30-10, 02:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,620
Posted By crockett

Assault on Pike's Peak - Amazing

Awesome ride! Clearly the toughest hill climb in CO; heard many say one of toughest in US. Avg. grade 6.7 and many sections >10%! Much, much harder than Evans. First ride I've been at where they...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
08-25-10, 09:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 979
Posted By crockett

Some friends and I are ... and should be great. ...

Some friends and I are ... and should be great. Rode Mt. Evans last week ... which was awesome as as always. General rule - if weather is hot down low, it will likely be in 40's up top - BUT that...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-09-10, 08:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 906
Posted By crockett

It's RIDICULOUSLY hard. I've done the Triple,...

It's RIDICULOUSLY hard. I've done the Triple, Death Ride, Mt. Evans, etc..... and they are nowhere as tough. However, if you are an accomplished MTB person, then it becomes much more tolerable. ...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
04-06-10, 09:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,166
Posted By crockett

To me, the price of admission is similar to what...

To me, the price of admission is similar to what you might pay (or a lot less) to experience a one time event (Obama inaug, Beatles reunion, playing golf at Masters, having a seat at a Cub game at...
Forum: Southern California
04-04-10, 09:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 487
Posted By crockett

Breathless Agony - am I ready?

My first time on this ride ... and getting worried about my readiness for it. I climb a lot, but have never done a continuous climb like this ... and won't have time to do so before the ride.
...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
04-03-10, 08:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,166
Posted By crockett

Awesome new ride - Pikes Peak!

Amazing chance to ride Pikes Peak ! http://www.ridepikespeak.com/
This is the ONLY way to actually ride this road ... otherwise it's closed to bikes.
The road will be closed to cars for this...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
04-02-10, 10:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 795
Posted By crockett

Squaw - road condition?

Anyone know if road shoulder is clear enough for riding to top?
Forum: Mountain - Plains
11-10-09, 09:18 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,116
Posted By crockett

Lots of good beer in DTC area. Many people love...

Lots of good beer in DTC area. Many people love CB Potts (I-25/Arapahoe)which is a micro-brew pub with lots of several beer choices. Since I like food more, I like the Tavern-Tech Center, on DTC...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-09, 09:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 837
Posted By crockett

What's your dream build for bike - and why

If you won the lottery - what would be your dream bike build - and why?

It's winter - I like to fantasize ...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
09-01-09, 04:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,244
Posted By crockett

Skiing down!!! What an AWESOME idea!

Skiing down!!! What an AWESOME idea!
Forum: Mountain - Plains
09-01-09, 03:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,244
Posted By crockett

I drive straight to bottom/start of climb - there...

I drive straight to bottom/start of climb - there is parking right there. I don't like riding bike up Canyon/119, and I don't much care for the MUP/bike path either. However, you can ride bike up...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
08-28-09, 09:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,244
Posted By crockett

Magnolia !

See my post about Magnolia - 5 miles of the toughest and steepest around. Having done the Death Ride, I can honestly say Magnolia is only similar climb (due to its length and grade)....
Forum: Mountain - Plains
08-25-09, 08:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 655
Posted By crockett

Magnolia - as good/hard as it gets...

Did Magnolia - Hwy 119 loop today - and the dirt road was as smooth as it can be - which makes for a great loop. Of course, Magnolia (the paved part) is insanely tough - 5 miles of constant grade...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
08-10-09, 09:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 650
Posted By crockett

What's with the loop around Estes ... is it...

What's with the loop around Estes ... is it something special or just a way to put in more mileage (as if 110+ wasn't enough...)

Have a great trip!
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