What Cycling Events do you have in mind for 2015?
01-20-15, 09:04 AM
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I, unfortunately, have to drop Camino Real from my list of rides for 2015. I have to return to Indiana that weekend for a memorial service for an aunt.
so, the revised list will be:
Spring Solvang DC
Hemet DC
Davis DC
Grand Tour DC
Fall Solvang DC
Desert Classic century in May
Bull Shifter Heart of Arizona century in Nov
so, the revised list will be:
Spring Solvang DC
Hemet DC
Davis DC
Grand Tour DC
Fall Solvang DC
Desert Classic century in May
Bull Shifter Heart of Arizona century in Nov
01-20-15, 02:08 PM
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My list
- Knighthood of Sufferlandria Quest 1-17 done
- Tour of Sufferlandria
- Chilly Hilly
- Spokane,WA Tour de Cure
- A couple of road races, Mason Lake,WA
- One day STP
- Ellensburg Fondo
- as many CX races as I can afford
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01-20-15, 02:23 PM
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I'm participating in Cycle for Survival which is a fund raiser for Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center this February 8th. This is my 4th year and last year our team raised $20,000.
if you care to donate, no amount is too small... or too big.
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Ironman 70.3 Florida in April.
130 + 2 miles for 65th birthday ride in July.
100 miler 2 weeks later as a memorial ride for buddy hit/killed by 18 wheeler in Georgia.
Great Floridian 140.6 triathlon in October if lottery doesn't come through for Kona.
Challenge Florida 70.3 in November
130 + 2 miles for 65th birthday ride in July.
100 miler 2 weeks later as a memorial ride for buddy hit/killed by 18 wheeler in Georgia.
Great Floridian 140.6 triathlon in October if lottery doesn't come through for Kona.
Challenge Florida 70.3 in November
01-21-15, 10:08 AM
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One thing I'll have to remember if I do Horsey this year - or any year I guess.
The first time or two I did it, they had lunch somewhere out on the route. Now they don't do that, they have a lunch back at the college. I can't do a century ride on peanuts and raisins, and of course they don't go through many towns; so I'll have to remember to pack nutrition on the bike.
The first time or two I did it, they had lunch somewhere out on the route. Now they don't do that, they have a lunch back at the college. I can't do a century ride on peanuts and raisins, and of course they don't go through many towns; so I'll have to remember to pack nutrition on the bike.
01-21-15, 10:58 AM
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Oh, I forgot one thing on my list. The daughter unit has signed up to do a Tour de Cure metric century. Wheee!
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01-21-15, 12:33 PM
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The only ride that I really plan on is the Pedal for Paws. It is a benefit ride for the local humane society. As mentioned by a couple of others, I would like to do my b-day ride as well. Any others will be dependent on mood and legs.
01-21-15, 12:40 PM
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so far I'm signed up for Bike New Yorks's 5 Boro tour, an easy ride but insane crowds. And, the NJ gran Fondo, one of Bicycling magazines 50 great rides. A good course, and great ride.
01-21-15, 01:26 PM
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Looks like so far One Hell Of A Ride, Irwins gravel grinder, And somewhere in the middle of Pennsylvania. Shaping up nicely.
01-22-15, 06:06 AM
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One thing I'll have to remember if I do Horsey this year - or any year I guess.
The first time or two I did it, they had lunch somewhere out on the route. Now they don't do that, they have a lunch back at the college. I can't do a century ride on peanuts and raisins, and of course they don't go through many towns; so I'll have to remember to pack nutrition on the bike.
The first time or two I did it, they had lunch somewhere out on the route. Now they don't do that, they have a lunch back at the college. I can't do a century ride on peanuts and raisins, and of course they don't go through many towns; so I'll have to remember to pack nutrition on the bike.
01-22-15, 05:42 PM
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After I did the MS Bike to Jack and Back out of Nashville last year I swore off long rides. So now I'm signed up for the MS 150 Dallas to Fort Worth and am about to agree to the Best Dam Ride out of Logan Utah. I will also be doing some version of the San Diego Century ride. It was my first century but now I've got the grandkids and son-in-law riding with me so we do one of the shorter routes.
01-27-15, 02:35 PM
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I'm planning on the Natchez Trace Century Ride on May 2, so far.
Also planning on the Blues, Bayous, and Bikes Century Ride on August 1.
Also planning on the Blues, Bayous, and Bikes Century Ride on August 1.
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01-28-15, 09:43 AM
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Just took off Oct 8,9,12 for the Over 50 ride at Rayston lake in PA. Sounds like fun! really like that can ride both MTB and road. Look forward to meeting some BF folks!
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01-28-15, 10:01 AM
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I don't ride many organized events any more and get about half my annual mileage from commuting. However, I have a few plans for the year:
- Riding the GAP/C&O Canal trails with several friends in May. We rode it last year and had such a great time that we've scheduled a sequel.
- Weekend trip along the Greenbrier Trail in WV, probably a training ride for the C&O trip.
- Hopefully riding with my brother in moraines region of Wisconsin for a week in mid-June, including both roads and rails-to-trails.
- Trying to organize a loaded tour of the Blue Ridge Parkway or NC Outer Banks loop in late summer or early fall.
My overall goal is to top 10,000 total miles in a year for the first time. I came very close in 2014 without really trying, and would have easily accomplished the feat if we hadn't had so much rain, which really cut into my commuting miles.
- Riding the GAP/C&O Canal trails with several friends in May. We rode it last year and had such a great time that we've scheduled a sequel.
- Weekend trip along the Greenbrier Trail in WV, probably a training ride for the C&O trip.
- Hopefully riding with my brother in moraines region of Wisconsin for a week in mid-June, including both roads and rails-to-trails.
- Trying to organize a loaded tour of the Blue Ridge Parkway or NC Outer Banks loop in late summer or early fall.
My overall goal is to top 10,000 total miles in a year for the first time. I came very close in 2014 without really trying, and would have easily accomplished the feat if we hadn't had so much rain, which really cut into my commuting miles.
01-28-15, 12:29 PM
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I don't ride many organized events any more and get about half my annual mileage from commuting. …
My overall goal is to top 10,000 total miles in a year for the first time. I came very close in 2014 without really trying, and would have easily accomplished the feat if we hadn't had so much rain, which really cut into my commuting miles.
My overall goal is to top 10,000 total miles in a year for the first time. I came very close in 2014 without really trying, and would have easily accomplished the feat if we hadn't had so much rain, which really cut into my commuting miles.
FYA, consider the ride mentioned above (about 430 miles from Raleigh), or a proposed Boston Bike weekend (about 720 miles), both shorter than Raleigh to Wisconsin, FWIW.
Just took off Oct 8,9,12 for the Over 50 ride at Rayston lake in PA. Sounds like fun! really like that can ride both MTB and road. Look forward to meeting some BF folks!
…A "Boston Bicycling Weekend" or two is still on my agenda for this summer, but the Pensylvania site and time sounds very inviting, and would extend my cycling "nice weather" season…
…That's a pretty good haul for me from St Louis [to Pennsylvania]…
You’re right about that, RG; 724 or 768 miles on two routes suggested by Mapquest. Hope you can make it.
In 2011 I drove about 750 miles to attend the Third Annual Ride in Michigan, combined with a visit to the family there. BTW, if I recall correctly, you ride a recumbent. Last year rtool drove over 800 miles from Ohio to Boston with his recumbent for the Sixth Annual Ride...
PS: I just made note that the Monday after the ride is October 12, Columbus Day, a bonus “get-out-of-work-free” day, for the return trip.
In 2011 I drove about 750 miles to attend the Third Annual Ride in Michigan, combined with a visit to the family there. BTW, if I recall correctly, you ride a recumbent. Last year rtool drove over 800 miles from Ohio to Boston with his recumbent for the Sixth Annual Ride...
PS: I just made note that the Monday after the ride is October 12, Columbus Day, a bonus “get-out-of-work-free” day, for the return trip.
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Similarly,most of my miles are commuting, including training for one or two organized rides a year by extending my commute. But my goal, never reached, is 5000 miles per year, and I have long considered 10,000 miles “hardcore.”
FYA, consider the ride mentioned above (about 430 miles from Raleigh), or a proposed in weekend Boston Bike (about 720 miles), both shorter than Raleigh to Wisconsin, FWIW.
FYA, consider the ride mentioned above (about 430 miles from Raleigh), or a proposed in weekend Boston Bike (about 720 miles), both shorter than Raleigh to Wisconsin, FWIW.
01-28-15, 02:37 PM
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I don't do a ton of organized rides. Always the fundraiser for Community Cycling Center, The Worst Day of the Year Ride. Except last year it was canceled. It was the worst day of the year! All registrations were applied to this year. Feb 8th.
I do Cycle Oregon and have since '10 except the following year I had multiple broken ribs and collarbone so I showed up minus bike and traveled with the camp crews. Fun. And an eye-opener! Wow, does a lot of work happen between arrival at 10 am to some large tents set up, semi trucks all over the place, banks of porta potties and a city of tents. Three hours later as riders arrive, the place is humming!
Made up for not riding by doing the next year's hilly Crater Lake ride on my fix gear. This year? Who knows. The course is a secret to be unveiled in a couple of weeks. (Feb 4th, at the presentation at Portland's Art Museum and the web. Sign-up will start the next day at noon. 2000 slots, First come, first served.) I may have a surgery facing me, I have done the ride now twice fixed. I have nothing to prove. But I will be there if my body isn't cold. And maybe meet some of you?
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I do Cycle Oregon and have since '10 except the following year I had multiple broken ribs and collarbone so I showed up minus bike and traveled with the camp crews. Fun. And an eye-opener! Wow, does a lot of work happen between arrival at 10 am to some large tents set up, semi trucks all over the place, banks of porta potties and a city of tents. Three hours later as riders arrive, the place is humming!
Made up for not riding by doing the next year's hilly Crater Lake ride on my fix gear. This year? Who knows. The course is a secret to be unveiled in a couple of weeks. (Feb 4th, at the presentation at Portland's Art Museum and the web. Sign-up will start the next day at noon. 2000 slots, First come, first served.) I may have a surgery facing me, I have done the ride now twice fixed. I have nothing to prove. But I will be there if my body isn't cold. And maybe meet some of you?
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I am kicking around riding the Gila Monster 300k brevet this Saturday........ I have until midnight tonight to make up my mind and register online
01-29-15, 06:00 PM
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Icebike 2015: Feb 21st: Winnipeg, Manitoba. Riding around on the Red River. My first Winter event; I'm still trying to decide on what to wear and if the fatbike will need studded tires.
01-29-15, 06:07 PM
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Just signed up for Bike Ride Around Minnesota (BAM) and I think I'll sign up for Tomrv as well. I know I'll do a 300 km this summer as well.
01-29-15, 07:44 PM
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I'm planning on doing the Tour of the California Alps (aka The Death Ride); 127 miles, 15k+ feet of climbing. It's long been on my "bucket list", but until this past year I've never been in good enough shape to seriously consider it. Since The Death Ride is in July, I might do the double metric century route of the Sierra Century in May as a tune up.
BTW - If you see my Mom, don't tell her I'm doing The Death Ride . . . call it the Tour of the California Alps. It sounds friendlier, like you would expect to see Julie Andrews running around singing about Edelweiss
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BTW - If you see my Mom, don't tell her I'm doing The Death Ride . . . call it the Tour of the California Alps. It sounds friendlier, like you would expect to see Julie Andrews running around singing about Edelweiss
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01-30-15, 09:45 PM
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The Five Boroughs of New York City. It will be my 7th because it's such a great weekend. Seeing NYC on a bike at 15MPH with no traffic is such a great event that I can't help testifying.