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Forum: Southeast
06-24-09, 07:39 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,507
Posted By Bob Wilson

Sluggo, My second thought was, "is that...

Sluggo,

My second thought was, "is that crazy @#%$!*^ going to self-combust?" That shirt did not look too breathable. Was it lined with a refrigerant cooling system? :D Thanks for the chuckle. At...
Forum: Southeast
06-24-09, 07:05 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,507
Posted By Bob Wilson

Alberto Contador Victory Salute? :thumb: ...

Alberto Contador Victory Salute? :thumb:




...
Forum: Southeast
06-23-09, 08:03 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,507
Posted By Bob Wilson

BTW, did any of you see any naked hikers?!? Sorry...

BTW, did any of you see any naked hikers?!? Sorry if this was posted somewhere else.

From http://www.tailofthedragon.com/:

" JUNE 20: What a day for...
Forum: Southeast
06-23-09, 07:04 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,507
Posted By Bob Wilson

Overall, my first CC was a pretty good...

Overall, my first CC was a pretty good experience. It was great to meet VeloVol, NeahH, and BWNC. Thanks for the good company along the route (the flatlands anyway). Sorry, I did not bring my camera...
Forum: Southeast
06-19-09, 09:26 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,507
Posted By Bob Wilson

Yes, I agree. Wind is rarely a factor on a climb....

Yes, I agree. Wind is rarely a factor on a climb. I find that I can manage the high heat and humidity relatively well as long as I am not frying in the direct sun. Pray for cloud cover.
Forum: Southeast
06-19-09, 08:55 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,507
Posted By Bob Wilson

BWNC: I hope to meet some of you guys. My parents...

BWNC: I hope to meet some of you guys. My parents are from Old Fort,NC. and my grandfather was the mayor there for some time. Old Fort is about 30 miles east of Asheville. Maybe you have seen the...
Forum: Southeast
06-19-09, 08:16 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,507
Posted By Bob Wilson

I am still in for the full course. ...

I am still in for the full course.

Cherohala Challenge weather rationalization process:
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* Hope it is not too hot ->...
Forum: Southeast
06-15-09, 02:49 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,507
Posted By Bob Wilson

Perhaps I can keep up in the flatlands. Me...

Perhaps I can keep up in the flatlands. Me dropping the pack in the hills = not going to happen! :roflmao2: I will be in conserve mode as much as possible.

Checking the long-term weather forecast,...
Forum: Southeast
06-12-09, 10:52 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,507
Posted By Bob Wilson

Count me in too. I will be driving up from...

Count me in too. I will be driving up from Chattanooga on Sat. morning. Not looking forward to getting up that early to make the 7am start. :twitchy: I hope to meet some of you guys on the ride.
Forum: Southeast
06-08-09, 08:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,167
Posted By Bob Wilson

Flyingheel and VV, Thanks for the...

Flyingheel and VV,

Thanks for the information. I will shoot for the full route. I guess I better do some Burkhalter Gap hill repeats. :)
Forum: Southeast
06-08-09, 07:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,167
Posted By Bob Wilson

Cherohala Challenge question

I am signed up for the Cherohala Challenge and trying to decide between the metric and full route. I rode the metric route on Sat. without too much distress, although it was a long grind. The...
Forum: Southeast
05-04-09, 10:21 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,792
Posted By Bob Wilson

Yes, it does get crowded on the Suck Creek climb....

Yes, it does get crowded on the Suck Creek climb. There is only so much real estate for 2000+ riders. I am not sure if it is as simple as having a "fast" and "slow" lane for climbers, since climbing...
Forum: Southeast
05-03-09, 07:10 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,792
Posted By Bob Wilson

What a ride. :twitchy: After postponing last...

What a ride. :twitchy: After postponing last year's ride under similar conditions, I decided to take my medicine and ride in the downpour this year. The start was packed and given the forecast, I was...
Forum: Southeast
04-28-09, 07:00 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,792
Posted By Bob Wilson

I rode up Burkhalter Gap on Sat. It has not...

I rode up Burkhalter Gap on Sat. It has not changed much since the last time I climbed it.I forgot what a heart rate of 192 bpm felt like. :eek:

Wish they would pave "The Wall". It is still...
Forum: Southeast
04-17-09, 12:03 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,792
Posted By Bob Wilson

Hey Velo Vol, Count me in for the 100 mi...

Hey Velo Vol,

Count me in for the 100 mi puke-free route. Can we also add thunderstorm-, hail-, wind/rain-, locus-free route? :twitchy:
Forum: Southeast
05-07-08, 07:36 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,219
Posted By Bob Wilson

Sorry, my comment about Floridians was not meant...

Sorry, my comment about Floridians was not meant to be taken seriously, thus the smiley at the end of the sentence. I used to live in Florida and I know how your body can get accustomed to the warm...
Forum: Southeast
05-06-08, 11:59 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,219
Posted By Bob Wilson

Yes, it sounds like he could have exaggerated a...

Yes, it sounds like he could have exaggerated a bit about the "hypothermia", but those were the words he used. She was very lean with not much body fat to keep her warm (unlike me). Also, being from...
Forum: Southeast
05-06-08, 08:08 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,219
Posted By Bob Wilson

OUCH! <Arrow>Direct hit<Arrow/> Guess I had...

OUCH! <Arrow>Direct hit<Arrow/>

Guess I had that coming. :D
Forum: Southeast
05-06-08, 07:19 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,219
Posted By Bob Wilson

VeloVol: Thanks for sharing your ride pictures....

VeloVol: Thanks for sharing your ride pictures. They are awesome.

I was not so brave. I drove down to Finley and waited in my car going back and forth about what to do. In the end, I thought the...
Forum: Southeast
04-01-08, 10:28 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,219
Posted By Bob Wilson

I am in! Signed up last night. I have spent the...

I am in! Signed up last night. I have spent the month of March trying to shed my winter fat and get my climbing legs back.
Forum: Southeast
05-08-07, 08:41 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,833
Posted By Bob Wilson

Sorry. There were so many riders Sat., it is...

Sorry. There were so many riders Sat., it is becoming a blur to me.
Forum: Southeast
05-07-07, 12:59 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,833
Posted By Bob Wilson

I do remember riding down Chestnut with two...

I do remember riding down Chestnut with two larger guys that had Nashville club jerseys. I think I over-heard one of you guys talking smack to the other one about, "...I would have kicked your butt...
Forum: Southeast
05-07-07, 10:19 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,833
Posted By Bob Wilson

My first century (sorry so long) After...

My first century (sorry so long)

After purchasing my first road bike in Nov. 2006, I started the popular 10-week century training plan from Burke's "The Complete Book of Long Distance Cycling",...
Forum: Southeast
05-01-07, 07:06 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,833
Posted By Bob Wilson

I don't know of any surprises or detours for the...

I don't know of any surprises or detours for the 3-State, although I have not been on the route between Suck Creek and Burkhalter Gap. From what I have heard, the payment in Alabama is pretty rough....
Forum: Southeast
04-30-07, 10:56 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,833
Posted By Bob Wilson

Velo Vol, Thanks, but I was referring to...

Velo Vol,

Thanks, but I was referring to finishing the 3-state Century with acceptable pain levels. If you would have told me that I would be attempting the 3-State Century back in Oct. 2006 when...
Forum: Southeast
04-27-07, 10:54 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,833
Posted By Bob Wilson

Yes, I know, nobody likes a show-off. :D I did...

Yes, I know, nobody likes a show-off. :D I did not say what speed I would be riding tomorrow (read slow and steady). I am 40-something and about 185 lbs, so I can't climb the mountains like the young...
Forum: Southeast
04-27-07, 10:10 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,833
Posted By Bob Wilson

I am doing my last long ride before the 3-state...

I am doing my last long ride before the 3-state tomorrow morning. I plan to do the Suck Creek/Signal mountain ride (http://www.chattbike.com/maps_cues/Road/SuckCrkSignal.htm) followed by a ride up...
Forum: Southeast
04-26-07, 11:54 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,833
Posted By Bob Wilson

VeloVol, Not sure if you have seen this...

VeloVol,

Not sure if you have seen this but the CBC website gives the following info for the three climbs, "Note: I get a lot of questions concerning the gradient of the mountains. This is a...
Forum: Southeast
04-25-07, 11:21 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,833
Posted By Bob Wilson

Count me it too. I have been training for it for...

Count me it too. I have been training for it for 2-3 months. I have been road biking for about 6 months and this will be my first attempt at a century. Being from Chattanooga, I have the luxury of...
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