Hello from Jamestown, Virginia
09-07-17, 03:53 PM
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Hello from Jamestown, Virginia
I'm a fairly new rider--bought a refurbed Bianchi Brava a few years ago, have used the bike mostly to supplement my running. I have logged several half centuries, looking forward to my first hundred miler in a few weeks.
09-07-17, 04:00 PM
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Welcome.
You have some nice riding area there. Watch out for cycling to supplement running. I did the same - got a mountain bike, then a road bike, did some tris, and now barely run.
Stan
You have some nice riding area there. Watch out for cycling to supplement running. I did the same - got a mountain bike, then a road bike, did some tris, and now barely run.
Stan
09-07-17, 04:36 PM
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Thanks!
Yeah, I've "borrowed" my son's mountain bike and visited the single track trails in the area. It's fun but it's also an expensive sport compared to running. 
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You'll end up riding more than running hahahaha!! Not so hard on the knees..
We have a Triathlon section you might be interested in. Just to check out?
We have a Triathlon section you might be interested in. Just to check out?
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Welcome to the forums, good luck with the century.
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11-24-17, 04:36 PM
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Jamestown......do you ride the Capital Trail? I just discovered it within the past few weeks and have already been there twice! What a great trail!
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Welcome to the original poster and waydownthere, too!
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Yes, the Capital Trail starts about a mile from my house. I ride it regularly--in fact, I got my first century ride in on it about a month ago, from my house to the end of the trail in Richmond and back, about 107 miles. It's a wonderful trail, and I'm glad to have it because the roads in James City County are generally not all that bike friendly.
