blackcannon

Today was very nice indeed...Everyone was walking/running/riding on the ATT...I took my time again and let the weather sink into my skin... I usually bring a wind jacket for the AM and pack the jacket in the backpack for the ride home in the PM

mcjabos

my husband and i will be in cary next week (babysitting a schoolager - so days are open)
i am new owner of a recumbent, training for 11 day ride in texas next month--looking for 30-60- mile rides with little traffic, few turns (i'm afraid of lots of intersections)
hills are fine
any suggestions??
mm

JayC

You might want to consider going to the Capital Area Greenway and riding. I cant think of a route near you in Cary that would be suitable.

You could park at Crabtree Valley Mall and get on the greenway right there and go probably close to 30 miles if you do all the greenway and you'll only have to actually get off the greenway once in a VERY light traffic neighborhood.

You might also consider a route from Cycling Spoken Here in Apex if you don't want to go to the greenway but I think even those routes may have more traffic than you would be comfortable with.

mgbguy

I'm in Greenville. We got lots of flat rides here. Schooled at UNC and FSU, now teach at ECU. Nice to find this thread.

Oh, and I bought my first bike (univega) at All Star in Raleigh (1983). Still have it.

OperationOrange

I live in Clinton... about halfway between Raleigh and Wilmington. I work in RTP, and commute to the triangle 3 days a week. I used to be an avid MTB'er. Went to school at UNC, so know all the old trails in that area. Have bought bikes from Performance, Franklin Street Cycles, the Clean Machine, and REI. The Clean Machine gets my vote for #1 LBS. I stopped MTBing when I graduated and started sitting at a desk --- so, now I'm an UberClyde looking to drop some weight. I'm just getting into road cycling and having a ball riding my new 2006 Novara Randonee.

Anybody else from the Clinton area?

JeffS

I can't believe you commute from Clinton to RTP. How did that happen?

I lived there for a while in the 90's and wouldn't go back for anything - not that the town would have me back either.

blackcannon

Anyone in the Bull City area ride fixie/ss? I just bought a track frame for a buildup and would like to meet some people who ride as well for a little city riding...

* jack *

Well, you should definitely come out to the co-op grand opening on Sunday.
It's from 1-6, with a potluck cookout, bike polo, and a downtown cruise.
There are quite a few fg/ss riders in Durham, and some will be there, I can assure you!
We'll be glad to help you build up your track frame once we get established.

blackcannon

Yeah, I was planning on being there...I'll be riding my early 80's Bianchi Nuovo Alloro out there...See you Sunday...

OperationOrange

It's not too bad. My wife's family lives here, and mine did live in Wilmington, though my Mom just moved up here to be closer to her new grandbaby. My wife is a Family Med Doc and opened a solo-practice here. She wanted to be in a small town and be close to family. So here we are. The commuting really blows, but since it's only a few times a week, it's livable.

* jack *

SATURDAY, APRIL 21
City of Suspects II

$5 race / $5 show, show free w/race entry.
All proceeds to the Durham Bike Co-op (www.durhambikecoop.org)
Prizes generously provided by Black Sheep Cycles, Charlotte, NC

1:00 p.m. - Registration outside the Suntrust Building
(tallest building), downtown Durham.

9:00 p.m. - Show at Bull City HQ (723 N Mangum St) w/
Gun Metal Black, Idea of Beauty, The Lineage.

So here's the deal: instead of an all-out race this one's gonna be a sort of deranged omnium:
Test your prowess, be prepared for the absurd. All events weighted evenly; to the victors, the glory ...

The Events:

-Tractor Pull: A drag race. Two easychairs on wheels, with someone sitting in each. Tow yours across the finish line as fast as you can. Format: Time trial.

-Crooked Crank Racing: Two laps around a track, 2-4 riders per heat. Only your cranks are at a 90 degree angle instead of the usual 180. Format: Time trial; single elimination semi-final and final for top four times.

-Bike Polo: Street (axles of evil etc.) rules. Three people per team, teams chosen randomly. Format: single elimination tourney.

-Hill Sprints: Ride to the top of a parking garage as fast as you can. Do something devious of our choosing. Ride back down again. Format: Time trial.

-Huffy Toss: Some spin hammer-throw style. Some underhand it. Whatever: just toss that thing as far as you can. Format: distance, not decapitating your friends.

-Tube Change: Change out an innertube: quickly and without blowing it out. Format: Time trial.

-Footdown: Tiebreaker as needed. Ride around in a circle w/your opponent(s) and try to push them off their bike. Dabbing (putting a foot down) or riding out of the circle eliminates you.

*Track events: So that all can compete, track stands, backwards circles, and skids will not scored for the omnium. However, time and interest permitting, these events will be held between bands during the show.

blackcannon

Nice! Sounds like fun...I'll be ther to check out the festivities!

3MTA3

just moved to durham yesterday. want to participate in the festivities, but will be at the tour de georgia this weekend. crapola.

* jack *

yesterday?!? well, heck... welcome to the Bull City!

3MTA3

thanks haha! look for me on a black & red single speed cruisin' around.

Formula Ugh

I'll be moving to Northwest Raleigh this weekend (hopefully)... does anybody know of weekday and weekend rides in the area... about 17-19 mph pace?

3MTA3

this guy.

JeffS

Here's one group:

https://www.raleighgyros.com/

There's a lot more in the area, just the one that I know off the top of my head. They're basically due north - think 98 around Falls Lake area.

nicomachus

y yo tambien. hay muchas gentes en durham con bicis piņon fijos.

stop by the bike co-op on Sundays; you'll meet some other fixed gear riders.

mmonce

Raleigh to Durham commuter here. Justmoved from horrible Atlanta, love the commuting in the Triangle.

JayC

I need to get back out and do another Gyro ride.

The Road Dogs ride out that way as well but theyre considerably faster than the Gyros.

Some other rides to consider:

Slow Spokes
Selma Cyclepaths

Cycling Spoken Here has a bunch of rides at both stores as well. Here's a link to their website.
Cycling Spoken Here

I dont think any of the other shops around have weekly rides. The Trek Store has some rides occasionally I think. Im not sure about their schedule.

Best rides in the Raleigh area tho are the Selma Cyclepath rides. The area is desolate so traffic is minimal, sag support on every ride and fluids provided at the rest stops, not to mention a great bunch to ride with. Speeds range from 12-20+.

Bruce Rosar

The weekly Spin Cycle store rides have resumed.

JeffS

From northwest Raleigh though, that would be about two hours of driving.

JayC

Depends on where you live and how much you want to ride. I live almost in Benson and was routinely driving to BJP and Cary to ride over the winter.

The drive to the Cyclepath rides is pretty mild with minimal traffic and again, depending on where you live, it might be faster to come through back roads anyway.

The Slow Spokes rides are good rides too.. they're usually faster than the advertised pace BUT there is always a group riding at the advertised pace. Just a handful of people show up for the rides that are faster.

Mojo GoGo

Coming down to Cary for an interview in a couple of weeks and am trying to look up an old friend.

Cary was the head mechanic at Full Moon Vista up here in Rochester but moved down to (I believe) the UNC area last year with his wife an newborn. His wife was going to school there and I'm guessing he's probably still turning wrenches. If anyone knows what shop he's at I'd appreciate if you could forward the info on to me (or tell him there's a stalker on the forum ) and he can get in touch with me directly.

Thanks,
Steve