Indiana - Hilly Hundred
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Indiana - Hilly Hundred
Anyone doing the hilly this year?
I'm debating going for it despite my lack of seat time. Any advice to help me get ready?
I'm debating going for it despite my lack of seat time. Any advice to help me get ready?
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the hilly doesn't have to be a brutal ride a lot of people go just to have a good time , that's what i plan on doing . im new to road so is my buddy im taking so we are going to take it easy and camp.
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there will be many riders there, a real variety of people and riders and skills. The scenary is awesome!
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https://www.hillyhundred.org/
I'm registered - starting riding them in 1976 and have missed only a few.
Will be riding my long wheelbase 'bent with a friend on Saturday and on Sunday will share our 'bent tandem with my stoker/wife. She's volunteering at the lunch SAG on Saturday. Our friend will be with us both days.
I won't be surprised if we walk Mt. Tabor on Sunday. Lots and lots and lots of folks walking up hills at the Hilly, especially Mt. Tabor.
Multiple SAGS with live music and refreshments (including a tasty lunch both days).
This is a very Hilly ride! And great fun.
I'm registered - starting riding them in 1976 and have missed only a few.
Will be riding my long wheelbase 'bent with a friend on Saturday and on Sunday will share our 'bent tandem with my stoker/wife. She's volunteering at the lunch SAG on Saturday. Our friend will be with us both days.
I won't be surprised if we walk Mt. Tabor on Sunday. Lots and lots and lots of folks walking up hills at the Hilly, especially Mt. Tabor.
Multiple SAGS with live music and refreshments (including a tasty lunch both days).
This is a very Hilly ride! And great fun.
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I've signed up. Rode it three years (1985, 1986 and 1987), then left town. Came back to ride in 2006, but missed it due to illess. I was just in Bloomington checking out riding from the southwest side to Ellettsville for the start. Should give me a pair of 75 mile days. I got the miles and hills in this year, so should be in fairly good shape.
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@ the_**** - I never really considered the Hilly as a ride to "train" for. If you can't make it up a hill(s), walk it. Just follow proper riding etiquette, which is outlined before you can pick up your registration packet.
The danger isn't the hills. The danger is the number of "occasional" riders that show up, make stupid moves, have no clue how to handle a bike regardless of the number of people around them, and that are totally oblivious to their surrondings.
That's what makes me not want to do it.
The danger isn't the hills. The danger is the number of "occasional" riders that show up, make stupid moves, have no clue how to handle a bike regardless of the number of people around them, and that are totally oblivious to their surrondings.
That's what makes me not want to do it.
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@ the_**** - I never really considered the Hilly as a ride to "train" for. If you can't make it up a hill(s), walk it. Just follow proper riding etiquette, which is outlined before you can pick up your registration packet.
The danger isn't the hills. The danger is the number of "occasional" riders that show up, make stupid moves, have no clue how to handle a bike regardless of the number of people around them, and that are totally oblivious to their surrondings.
That's what makes me not want to do it.
The danger isn't the hills. The danger is the number of "occasional" riders that show up, make stupid moves, have no clue how to handle a bike regardless of the number of people around them, and that are totally oblivious to their surrondings.
That's what makes me not want to do it.
RAIN is one that is on my list, one of these days. That one, I think you probably want to train for.
https://www.bloomingtonbicycleclub.org/events.php
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I rode my first hilly last year, and didn't walk a hill. I went into it with over 2000 miles ridden last season. It was challenging, but not as hard as I had expected. Don't be scared to go, you will have plenty of company if you do have to walk any hills.
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So basically a tougher version of the Indianapolis NITE ride. Will mark this ride off my list of ones to do then.
RAIN is one that is on my list, one of these days. That one, I think you probably want to train for.
https://www.bloomingtonbicycleclub.org/events.php
RAIN is one that is on my list, one of these days. That one, I think you probably want to train for.
https://www.bloomingtonbicycleclub.org/events.php
With respect to RAIN, "training" really depends on what you want to do. If you want to finish high, a personal SAG is a must. If you want to be with the fastest group, it is almost going to mandate you take hand-ups from the SAG. It's fun and challenging, and for me was always about beating the previous time. You need to be comfortable riding in a pack, because I'd estimate 100-150 riders stay together for the first 50 or so miles, and you will be averaging 25-28 mph. The cool thing is that you will do almost no work for that 2 hours. The worst part is getting around Indy...traffic, stop lights, crappy pavement. Once you get back on 40 (around New Palestine or Greenfield), it's flat, straight, and relatively good pavement...
If you do it, it's definitely worth staying at St. Mary's. It's cheap, the rooms are decent, and you aren't running all over the place to get to the start. BTW, start placement is critical if you want to be in the fast group. If you aren't near the front at the start, it's going to be almost impossible to fight your way up there. Plan to be at the line an hour before the start if you want to be with the initial lead group.
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I've done the Hilly lots of time, so I know of what I speak. It is a challenging, downright daunting 2 days for anyone NOT in decent bicycling shape. Yet, it is one of the most fun, rewarding 100 miles you'll ever do if the weather is clear. I've completed the Hilly with little training, and it almost did me in. I've done it in very good shape, and it was pleasantly difficult. The hills are endless, and several of them will test your climbing legs a bunch. If you've logged lots of miles, it will be a great experience.
Put in enough miles for the legs to be in good shape. Ride a triple crank if you have one, and a 'granny' gear on the cassette will make Mt. Tabor and Greasy Creek much easier. The hard-core guys/gals ride double crank flat land bikes and barely grunt as their pace line humms by (passing without warning, of course).
The sags are top notch, as are the lunches. Live music, thousands of cyclists of every size, shape and description riding every kind of bike imaginable make the Hilly a super event. The Saturday night 'assembly' with entertainment and a slide show of pics taken throughout the day is a blast. Motels fill up early, so make reservations in Bloomington now!
Put in enough miles for the legs to be in good shape. Ride a triple crank if you have one, and a 'granny' gear on the cassette will make Mt. Tabor and Greasy Creek much easier. The hard-core guys/gals ride double crank flat land bikes and barely grunt as their pace line humms by (passing without warning, of course).
The sags are top notch, as are the lunches. Live music, thousands of cyclists of every size, shape and description riding every kind of bike imaginable make the Hilly a super event. The Saturday night 'assembly' with entertainment and a slide show of pics taken throughout the day is a blast. Motels fill up early, so make reservations in Bloomington now!
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The Hilly is a party on wheels. It's extremely well organized and supported. It's a weekend to enjoy watching other cyclists, enjoy fall weather, and use your summer of cycling to get over the hills. It's not a place to go if you're going to be annoyed to share the road with thousands of cyclists of all abilities.
Lunch Saturday traditionally features fried chicken and ice cream - that pretty much says it all.
Lunch Saturday traditionally features fried chicken and ice cream - that pretty much says it all.