HC Bike/Cycling Thread

[grawk]

yah, that's apparently the difference between the 50 and 65

[Dreadhead]

I'm going to be using my mtb that's for sure. Full suspension with rear wheel locked out is what it is going to be.

I have a friend who did it and I can ask him.

[n_maher]

That might make for a pretty miserable and incomplete day, Dan.  What's the widest tire your nishiki can run?  If it's less than a 28 I'd imagine a taco'd rim or two in your future or lots of walking. 

[grawk]

oh, it's a mountain bike.  I'll be running 2.6" width low pressure tires.

[n_maher]

Ah, I see. That should work.

[justin]

So we just missed it this year but I think the DC/VA/MD crew should aim at maybe doing this event next year http://mocoepic.com/ It's even on mountain bikes and looks like fun.

 

Yes I am aware I'm talking about a mountain bike ride

 

if i stick with it my long term goal is to do the Shenandoah 100, but maybe a metric century is a good place to start

[justin]

just got a Kinetic Rock N Roll trainer thanks to brent calling me and saying chainlove had a good deal. 2 days later, here it is in the box. havent set it up yet as weekdays i do soccer or yoga. yesterday after soccer, decided to run a 40 yard dash for time, before i'm ancient. ended up with 6.72s..damn, that's slow    imagine the facepalm when i realized i accidentally ran 60 yards. went back and did it again, got 4.81 (hand timed). want to try it fresh and go for a 4.5 

[MexicanDragon]

One of these days, you'll learn not to answer the phone. Good luck on that "not being old" thing. It sneaks up on you quickly.

 

**BRENT**

[raffy]

Did a Sufferfest video today (Fight Club) instead of riding outside. It wasn't as bad as I remember riding a training earlier in the year but it's still nowhere close to riding on the road. These videos used to be unbearably difficult but today I was able to complete the whole video without thinking about tapping out at any point. I was also able to hit a much higher heart rate without giving up - I guess that's progress???

[tyrion]

I'd rather cut myself.

[jp11801]

I'd rather cut myself.

X2

[raffy]

Wow I underestimated that Sufferfest video. I rode my usual hilly ride today and my legs felt like lead from the get go. Had to cut down the usual 44 miles to 36 which was smart. I could have used a couple of domestiques today with the wind. Where's Mike and JP when I need them?

[tyrion]

I am not domestique worthy.

[jp11801]

I am not domestique worthy.

x2

[raffy]

You guys are plenty good. I would've wheel sucked Betty White today if I had to.

[VPI]

This morning's HC Ride.

[raffy]

Looks great guys! Jeff, you look awesome! Way to go on the weight loss.

This was my morning ride today. It's scary, I'm starting to not hate riding indoors.

[tyrion]

Nice pic guys. Jeff, awesome job on the weight loss!

[CD44hi]

Great pics guys, I am sorry I missed this!

 

Jeff, you look great man!

[jp11801]

Jeff WOW great job! 

 

Rode a brief 25 today after being off the bike for a while, felt great but reinforced my need to take up the commute rides to keep me in riding shape. 

[VPI]

All done and celebrating Biscuit Boy style.

[shellylh]

Jeff, you look amazing!  Keep up the good work. 

[MexicanDragon]

Jeff, you are looking healthy, but just for the biscuit taunting, I'm going to beat you in FF today.

 

Jealous of the ride... I need a trainer so I can ride without leaving the kids alone. I miss it.

 

**BRENT**

[n_maher]

Holy shit, Jeff!  The kids had me up way too early this morning so I doubt I'll get a ride in today.

[VPI]

Thanks everyone, I have to give a lot of credit to Chris for basically pushing me all year on these rides.  Definitely feel a lot better but I still have 40ish to go before I feel I am close to being healthy.

 

Today's ride was great but the fit on my Calfee is not where I want it yet.  Need another touch up.  

 

Thanks Chris for inviting us out again and leading us around.