Originally Posted by Mojo31 (Post 22464865)

Far greater risk that my ball hits a tree and ricochets back into my forehead.

Originally Posted by BillyD (Post 22464623)

Daredevils. Have you ever watched Extreme Sports events? I wouldn't do ANY of that ****.

Originally Posted by bampilot06 (Post 22464592)

I hate losing.

Originally Posted by big john (Post 22464848)

Been thinking about a birthday ride for turning 68 later this month. I rarely do the longer climbing rides anymore and they used to be my favorite bike adventure. I found out today that my club is scheduling one of my all time favorite rides this coming Saturday. It's a remote start about 50 miles from here, and has close to 8000 feet of climbing in 86 miles, but it's harder than it sounds because of some 15% grades early, some long false flats in the middle, and soul crushing climbs in the last part.

No one has committed yet, but I won't be able to stay with the riders who do these things anymore. At least I don't think I can. I have done the ride solo when I lived up there. I've also done it when supported by other clubs. There is a c-store about the 40 mile mark but no water or anything after that. I guess I have to make a decision.

Here are a couple pics from years past. First is me at the top of a 23 mile descent.

Some of the homies from bitd.

Different year, getting ready to go back up to 6000 feet.

Originally Posted by Mojo31 (Post 22464810)

What's worse - riding or golfing in 20-30 mph winds with gusts above 30 mph?

Originally Posted by genejockey (Post 22464844)

Or walk into a tree.

Originally Posted by Mojo31 (Post 22464865)

Far greater risk that my ball hits a tree and ricochets back into my forehead.

Originally Posted by genejockey (Post 22464940)

I dunno. That already sounds pretty bad.

Originally Posted by Mojo31 (Post 22464975)

47 mph wind gusts today.

Originally Posted by big john (Post 22464974)

Well, it would be pretty hard but the way the climbs are just kicks my butt on this loop. There is 2500 feet in the first 12 miles. That'll take the snap out of the legs. Then miles of false flats where it looks like you reached a summit but once beyond it starts all over. Then the last section is the toughest. Fun times!

Our club did it with support back in the late 80s for a number of years. The L.A. Wheelmen supported it until the Forest Service started asking for fees, the same time they killed off a lot of other events like the ones in Death Valley. Another organization ran events up there for years and I think still does. Pricey events.

The L.A. Wheelmen had the best support and it was $20 the last time they did it. They even had a car circulating with ice water and snacks.
http://www.shprung.com/sfvbc/img/LAWM-5C-1114-23676.jpg

Originally Posted by bampilot06 (Post 22464980)

and?

Originally Posted by DougRNS (Post 22464429)

Are you now a rebel?

Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 22464433)

Among other things, the handlebars don't match. :wtf:

Once a Volunteer, always a Volunteer.

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Originally Posted by indyfabz (Post 22464513)

Originally Posted by bampilot06 (Post 22464594)

does eminem still live there?

Originally Posted by bampilot06 (Post 22464601)

The last race I met these two from Moalpha territory. We warmed up together, they were both cool to talk to. I felt that our abilities were pretty even. I misunderstood and thought it was their first race too, but they have been hitting every race in Va and MD this season. They placed about 5 spots ahead of me. I follow one on strava and he has been putting me to shame. If he comes to the Hampton Crit, I doubt I would be able to keep up with his warm up let alone racing.

Originally Posted by WhyFi (Post 22464619)

So you're only going to show up if you think that you're among the fittest lining up? You're getting in your own head. Just ride your bike.

Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 22464615)

Called it.

https://twitter.com/NWSMorristown/st...87376981172224

Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 22464695)

Indeed. In fact it's time to mow right now. Physically, I'm pretty good, but there's a chilly quasi-winter breeze. Gonna have to HTFU once again.