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11-28-06, 05:54 AM
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Originally Posted by af2nr
Haunted 100, group rides
We just moved to the Indian Springs area. Good riding out the door.
BamaCross in Montgomery Sunday 12/3- https://bamacross.blogspot.com
11-28-06, 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Tmax1
How'd you like that one? Which groups?
We just moved to the Indian Springs area. Good riding out the door.
BamaCross in Montgomery Sunday 12/3- https://bamacross.blogspot.com
We just moved to the Indian Springs area. Good riding out the door.
BamaCross in Montgomery Sunday 12/3- https://bamacross.blogspot.com
11-29-06, 04:45 AM
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Originally Posted by af2nr
watched a couple of the cross events in Leeds. ...
~jg
12-01-06, 10:23 PM
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[QUOTE=Tmax1]There's a few of us out here...
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just found this list and joined today. pretty new to biking (3 months) got bad knees and discovered biking. rode 6 miles today (500 ft up and down) but it was tough at 40 F. I ride otd but I have to go about a mile up the road and return back past the house to leave the dogs behind...I think they are getting in shape faster than me.
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~jg
just found this list and joined today. pretty new to biking (3 months) got bad knees and discovered biking. rode 6 miles today (500 ft up and down) but it was tough at 40 F. I ride otd but I have to go about a mile up the road and return back past the house to leave the dogs behind...I think they are getting in shape faster than me.
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12-03-06, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by foulmouthfool
I'm not sure about Chewacla, I've never been there. I ride off road and heard that there was less than a mile of off road trail there so I've never checked it out. I should swing by there myself. I don't know how you guys ride wire road, I'm almost scared to drive it. I live down wire right past the lee/macon county line and ride TNF almost daily, weather permitting.
Auburn is a pretty nice town.
Auburn is a pretty nice town.
How's the trail now? They expand on it or build any other MTB accesible trails or open up the half of Bartram that got closed to MTBs?
12-05-06, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by coyboy
dogs...I think they are getting in shape faster than me.
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welcome.
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12-05-06, 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Tmax1
yup. they're like that them dogs.
welcome.
~jg
welcome.
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The coast down the mountain was cool and I do mean cool. But coming back up was hot as usual. I really need to get a rear rack to keep my jacket, tying it around my waist is not the best solution.
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12-06-06, 05:17 AM
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Where the heck is Grant?
Nellie Sweet Pee and Freckles are getting their exercise too, eh?
Be care-full if you get a rack to also get a rack trunk / bag so you can put you're jacket in it.
A stray jacket sleeve can play havoc in the spokes and quite possibly land you off that mountain with Nellie Sweet Pee trying to wake you up.
~jg
Nellie Sweet Pee and Freckles are getting their exercise too, eh?
Be care-full if you get a rack to also get a rack trunk / bag so you can put you're jacket in it.
A stray jacket sleeve can play havoc in the spokes and quite possibly land you off that mountain with Nellie Sweet Pee trying to wake you up.
~jg
12-06-06, 10:42 AM
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[QUOTE=Tmax1]Where the heck is Grant?
Northeast Al. sleepy little town between Huntsville and Guntersville
https://www.grantalabama.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grant,_Alabama
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Northeast Al. sleepy little town between Huntsville and Guntersville
https://www.grantalabama.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grant,_Alabama
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12-07-06, 02:17 PM
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I've been to Guntersville. Have relatives in Boaz. Visit us down in the 'ham sometime. ~jg
12-12-06, 09:17 PM
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hey guys... i'm in alabaster(just south of birmingham) too. I've been wanting to do group rides for a very long time... i guess i need to bite the bullet and just do one. currently, i'm commuting more than i am any other kind of riding.
Tmax, i think we've spoken before... not in person, but on here.
Tmax, i think we've spoken before... not in person, but on here.
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12-15-06, 05:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Wheels4
i think we've spoken before... not in person, but on here.
01-25-07, 09:00 PM
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No one here from Montgomery, I notice. I'll be moving down there when my house in the DC area sells. Markets are slow both up here and in Alabama, apparently. I guess I'll be driving up to Birmingham a lot for organized bike rides.
01-30-07, 10:50 PM
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anyone in Decatur? My wife and I relocating there and it would nice to have some riding buddies...
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To the above posters:
You will find organized rides in both Montgomery and Decatur. Decatur is close enough to Huntsville and Spring City Cycling Club. Montgomery has Montgomery Bike Club. Both of which are active and viable with strong riders.
You will find organized rides in both Montgomery and Decatur. Decatur is close enough to Huntsville and Spring City Cycling Club. Montgomery has Montgomery Bike Club. Both of which are active and viable with strong riders.
02-03-07, 05:18 PM
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thanks for the link Tmax... I appreciate it.
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I think the Huntsville/Shoals area has lots of great rides, at least the SCCC rides I have been on have been good. Also anyone on here doing any racing? I plan to give that a go this year and do lots more organized rides as well...
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I might race a little with GCC. I'm trying to get a bike built up for cross season...gathering parts. Looking for a frame I have stuck in my head a frame. You know one of those gotta have things.
GS Montagna training race on Sunday check this link for more info:
poke around for race flyer on the right of the page
GS Montagna training race on Sunday check this link for more info:
poke around for race flyer on the right of the page
02-25-07, 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Tmax1
I might race a little with GCC. I'm trying to get a bike built up for cross season...gathering parts. Looking for a frame I have stuck in my head a frame. You know one of those gotta have things.
GS Montagna training race on Sunday check this link for more info:
poke around for race flyer on the right of the page
GS Montagna training race on Sunday check this link for more info:
poke around for race flyer on the right of the page
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Originally Posted by af2nr
Yeah that is actually where I am about to head out to. I plan to do these as well as some of the Spring City ones. The end of March is the Tour de Tuscaloosa and April 7th there is a race out at Barber's as well. Maybe I'll see you around, I'm Scott on the Scott...
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Originally Posted by af2nr
B'ham here, actually the 280 area. Just moved back here in August after separating from the Air Force. Lots of good riding so far, LiveStrong and Haunted 100 for organized rides here to date, and lots of group rides as well. Currently looking for a home that is convienent to good riding out the door, right now I have to load up to get anywhere to ride.
I'm in Birmingham. When I did ride, I commuted from Irondale to Downtown, which is an extremely enjoyable commute. When I left off in October I was trying to beat my car commute time with my bike commute time (which was within ~7 minute difference), and I'm POSITIVE I could do it now becuase I'm now in a closer parking deck. It is closer, but my parking spot is on 8th floor which takes forever to get to in the deck traffic by car... I lock up the bike on the 1st floor.
I went to see my father last night in Gardendale and he was telling me that some guys up there are looking to start doing group rides north of the city, which is a change from the Mountain Brook/Homewood weekly rides and the south of town rides. He has also lost a bunch of weight, and wants to ride with me some which I will definitely take him up on his offer.
See you guys around. Doesnt look like I'll be making the Whistlestop this year like I wanted to. My feet are really messed up.
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As unofficial moderator of this thread I welcome you KrautFed. I can only imagine the source of your screen name.
I know of one guy who lives in Morris, up 31 from G'dale and puts together rides up there. We, our little group, often ride in the Brookside area also north and west of there. March 17th i believe it is, there is the Brookside Festival with an organized road ride,the "Frenchie Negron Classic", a MTB race, a 5K run and a Little Miss Brookside Pageant.
Maybe I'll see you there. (If you're up for a hilly ride.)
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I know of one guy who lives in Morris, up 31 from G'dale and puts together rides up there. We, our little group, often ride in the Brookside area also north and west of there. March 17th i believe it is, there is the Brookside Festival with an organized road ride,the "Frenchie Negron Classic", a MTB race, a 5K run and a Little Miss Brookside Pageant.
Maybe I'll see you there. (If you're up for a hilly ride.)
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03-04-07, 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by foulmouthfool
I'm not sure about Chewacla, I've never been there. I ride off road and heard that there was less than a mile of off road trail there so I've never checked it out. I should swing by there myself. I don't know how you guys ride wire road, I'm almost scared to drive it. I live down wire right past the lee/macon county line and ride TNF almost daily, weather permitting.
Auburn is a pretty nice town.
Auburn is a pretty nice town.
You're most likely to see me on campus, bright blue 84 peugeot!
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Originally Posted by teambhultima
OOPS - Sorry. No offense intended. I grew up in Auburn. 1st grade... Auburn High... Auburn Univ.
Is Chewacla Park still a nice place to ride? We used to ride out Moore's Mill Rd (or was it Grant's Mill?) and then up to the top of Chewacla, throw the Frisbee and climb the rocks, then ride back. Other memorable rides included Wire Rd out to Tuskegee National Forest (across the Interstate) to play Ultimate Frisbee on the grass farm and the best was riding out Hwy 14 to Tallassee on the weekend to eat the lunch buffet at Hotel Tallasee. For a fun road course with great curves, good hills and minimal traffic, ride around Cary Drive off of N. College. It's about 2 miles around. That's where I grew up.
Is Chewacla Park still a nice place to ride? We used to ride out Moore's Mill Rd (or was it Grant's Mill?) and then up to the top of Chewacla, throw the Frisbee and climb the rocks, then ride back. Other memorable rides included Wire Rd out to Tuskegee National Forest (across the Interstate) to play Ultimate Frisbee on the grass farm and the best was riding out Hwy 14 to Tallassee on the weekend to eat the lunch buffet at Hotel Tallasee. For a fun road course with great curves, good hills and minimal traffic, ride around Cary Drive off of N. College. It's about 2 miles around. That's where I grew up.