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Forum: Southeast
08-10-10, 06:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,221
Posted By Kostritzer

This person should be charged with attempted...

This person should be charged with attempted murder. I cannot even begin to understand the mentality of someone who does this sort of thing. We had an almost identical incident here in Gaston county...
Forum: Southeast
08-03-09, 06:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 641
Posted By Kostritzer

I've done it twice but it was a few years ago so...

I've done it twice but it was a few years ago so I dont know if anything has changed recently. When I did it, the first 50 mile loop around Lenoir was pretty fast but still had a few hills. After you...
Forum: Southeast
07-23-09, 02:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 908
Posted By Kostritzer

I've done HP & A several times. It's a great ride...

I've done HP & A several times. It's a great ride that is done very well. There is some excellent Parkway riding, the opening 6 mile climb and the 18% Mahogany Rock climb for highlights. There are...
Forum: Southeast
07-12-09, 12:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 648
Posted By Kostritzer

Cyclist safety instructor killed near Raleigh, NC

http://www.newsobserver.com/news/story/1604320.html

Just heard this on the news.
Forum: Southeast
07-08-09, 06:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 820
Posted By Kostritzer

I think both Leipheimer and Contador will do...

I think both Leipheimer and Contador will do better in the mtns. than Lance and since Levi is a better time trial rider than Contador, I'm betting on him.
Forum: Southeast
04-13-09, 06:30 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,856
Posted By Kostritzer

Could have used some of that snow on Mitchell...

Could have used some of that snow on Mitchell last year during the Assault.
Forum: Southeast
02-25-09, 06:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 888
Posted By Kostritzer

I did the After Bridge Run Ride in Charleston...

I did the After Bridge Run Ride in Charleston last year and there were some great roads on that route. It started at Daniel Island and went inland and through some nice state park area.
Forum: Southeast
02-16-09, 10:37 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,415
Posted By Kostritzer

Still Mitchell spots available today? No sellout...

Still Mitchell spots available today? No sellout in 5 minutes? What is going on?
Forum: Southeast
01-29-09, 07:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 782
Posted By Kostritzer

Pretty sure Howard Gap road is on the typical...

Pretty sure Howard Gap road is on the typical Marquis de Sade route, but who knows this year.

For a lot of people, Mitchell is about just finishing. Most people who even attempt the ride will...
Forum: Southeast
01-28-09, 07:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 782
Posted By Kostritzer

The training ride schedule that they had before...

The training ride schedule that they had before seemed logically structured to prepare people for Mitchell. This year it looks like the only real brutal climbing ride in the training program is the...
Forum: Southeast
10-02-08, 06:00 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,115
Posted By Kostritzer

Hilly Hellacious has the Bearwallow Mountain...

Hilly Hellacious has the Bearwallow Mountain climb. It may not be as grueling as some, but it is pretty tough with some double digit grades. Nice decent going into Chimney Rock area afterwards....
Forum: Southeast
08-09-08, 05:30 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,365
Posted By Kostritzer

Might be cool to set up a 'ride' for anyone who...

Might be cool to set up a 'ride' for anyone who wants to do the 80/Mitchell route.
Forum: Southeast
08-03-08, 02:21 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,514
Posted By Kostritzer

Just a few comments; Damn it was hot! I did...

Just a few comments;

Damn it was hot! I did this ride last year or maybe the year before, and I was hoping that someone would have paved that one really crappy road by now but no luck. That one...
Forum: Southeast
07-07-08, 05:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 531
Posted By Kostritzer

I'm planning on it.

I'm planning on it.
Forum: Southeast
06-24-08, 05:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,623
Posted By Kostritzer

I am pretty sure that they will open registration...

I am pretty sure that they will open registration on June 30th. They have some system like Mitchell, where you get a code if you rode last year. If you dont have a code then you wait a few weeks...
Forum: Southeast
06-10-08, 02:49 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,667
Posted By Kostritzer

Well, I made it a goal to conquer Mitchell at...

Well, I made it a goal to conquer Mitchell at least once, so I could say I did it, so I don't think I will do it again. I know I can't improve my time too much and it takes so much effort to plan,...
Forum: Southeast
06-10-08, 06:59 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,667
Posted By Kostritzer

Well, mostly the same for me, except for a flat...

Well, mostly the same for me, except for a flat at about the 50mi point. My replacement tube was bad, so I waited for a helpful rider to give me a spare and some air to make it to the next stop,...
Forum: Southeast
06-04-08, 05:40 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,610
Posted By Kostritzer

On the 31st when I did the Marion to Mitchell...

On the 31st when I did the Marion to Mitchell ride, it was pretty warm at the start. I got to the parkway and it was a lot cooler, but by the time I got to Mitchell it was actually cold! The wind was...
Forum: Southeast
06-02-08, 05:54 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,610
Posted By Kostritzer

I'll be there in my usual Kostritzer jersey with...

I'll be there in my usual Kostritzer jersey with the celeste green Bianchi. Driving down from Charlotte that morning.

This will be my third time trying to conquer this ride. The first time I...
Forum: Southeast
05-28-08, 05:40 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,054
Posted By Kostritzer

There was some ride around here that had 'dogs'...

There was some ride around here that had 'dogs' along with arrows painted on the road just before the dog areas. I think it was the Hilly Hellacious though.

I might be out of town for Sat. so I...
Forum: Southeast
05-27-08, 08:00 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,054
Posted By Kostritzer

Well as I suspected I missed the MdS ride, but I...

Well as I suspected I missed the MdS ride, but I was able to get in a Marion to Mitchell ride over the weekend. Pretty tough even by itself. It was pretty chilly up there too. From the intersection...
Forum: Southeast
05-19-08, 12:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,074
Posted By Kostritzer

I was out there on Sunday for the ride. It was a...

I was out there on Sunday for the ride. It was a good course and there was plenty of fast sections but there were plenty of hills too. Huge crowd and really good food after. I think the first group...
Forum: Southeast
05-15-08, 11:48 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,054
Posted By Kostritzer

I found an old cue sheet for the Marquis de Sade...

I found an old cue sheet for the Marquis de Sade ride. Starting out with Callahan and the Watershed, it then has Howard Gap, White Oak Mtn. and Green River Cove on it. According to the Google map...
Forum: Southeast
05-13-08, 11:13 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,054
Posted By Kostritzer

Well I would say that is pretty close for a ride...

Well I would say that is pretty close for a ride like that. It took me longer than that, so dont make me feel too bad.
Forum: Southeast
05-13-08, 08:15 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,054
Posted By Kostritzer

They posted on the Freewheelers site that the...

They posted on the Freewheelers site that the first group finished training ride #3 in under 5 hours!

I read somewhere that ride #4 has Howard Gap again. I may not be able to make it to that one...
Forum: Southeast
05-12-08, 05:59 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,054
Posted By Kostritzer

Did training ride #3 on Saturday. It did seem...

Did training ride #3 on Saturday. It did seem like it was going to be a bit easier than #2 but it was plenty brutal. There were a couple of steep hills right before the Caesar's Head climb that...
Forum: Southeast
05-09-08, 11:08 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,054
Posted By Kostritzer

On the cue sheet for ride #3 it says that Gap...

On the cue sheet for ride #3 it says that Gap Creek Road is a 50mph road with potholes. Does this mean that it is a steep hill like Howard Gap? If so, is it uphill on the way out or on the way back?
Forum: Southeast
04-28-08, 01:09 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,054
Posted By Kostritzer

I think I saw you on the way up 176 to Saluda. I...

I think I saw you on the way up 176 to Saluda. I caught a bit of rain just across the tracks but missed the rest on the way down. Here is the report for anyone who is interested. I think I read...
Forum: Southeast
04-28-08, 05:40 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,054
Posted By Kostritzer

Anybody else do the training ride #2 on Saturday?...

Anybody else do the training ride #2 on Saturday? I was there. First time on Howard Gap. It's brutal. I think it's only about 2 miles but the average grade is around 14% and it goes up to 20% max. In...
Forum: Southeast
04-17-08, 12:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 960
Posted By Kostritzer

Yea, I remember seeing the Hokies guy but I dont...

Yea, I remember seeing the Hokies guy but I dont think I ever saw the 'team' guys.
Forum: Southeast
04-17-08, 11:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 960
Posted By Kostritzer

Was this the first group? The group I was with...

Was this the first group? The group I was with got split at an intersection and could never catch back up.
Forum: Southeast
04-15-08, 01:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 960
Posted By Kostritzer

Well, you could say there were two mountains on...

Well, you could say there were two mountains on the ride, Kings Mountain and Crowder's Mountain, but in reality there are many hills that are bigger than both of them. The road at Crowder's mountain...
Forum: Southeast
04-14-08, 01:48 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,054
Posted By Kostritzer

Anybody do the training ride on Saturday?

Anybody do the training ride on Saturday?
Forum: Southeast
04-14-08, 06:48 AM
Replies: 4,826
Views: 461,090
Posted By Kostritzer

The Crowder's ride (60mi) was nice. I thought it...

The Crowder's ride (60mi) was nice. I thought it might be cooler than it was, but weather was great and the turnout was good too. Only downside is no lunch afterwards.
Forum: Southeast
03-24-08, 01:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 955
Posted By Kostritzer

If you are just looking for a great ride in the...

If you are just looking for a great ride in the area this weekend, check out the Tour De Lure. It's out of Marion. It's a metric ride that goes over the mountain and down into Lake Lure, then back up...
Forum: Southeast
03-18-08, 12:40 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,054
Posted By Kostritzer

I am looking for a training ride to do the part...

I am looking for a training ride to do the part from Marion to Mount Mitchell. I saw a ride with the club out of Asheville, but since the Parkway is closed on that side, they cancelled it. I could...
Forum: Southeast
03-18-08, 12:35 PM
Replies: 968
Views: 45,301
Posted By Kostritzer

I've done this ride a few times. I plan to be...

I've done this ride a few times. I plan to be there. As for the route, there is one stretch that is on a busy highway. It's near the end, but most of it is back roads, if I remember correctly.
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