tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1580218268291985619.post5437751094161375529..comments2024-03-12T22:45:16.628-04:00Comments on the beat bike blog: The New Yearchillwillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10374108424504518282noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1580218268291985619.post-32783264493226224062009-01-06T23:56:00.000-05:002009-01-06T23:56:00.000-05:00Musegal...I'm trying to get together with some rid...Musegal...I'm trying to get together with some riders in Hartford...I only know a few at UHa.<BR/>If you want to train this spring, I'll be happy to join/have someone to ride with...my email is serbel@hartford.eduAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1580218268291985619.post-3677684554784311032009-01-06T22:22:00.000-05:002009-01-06T22:22:00.000-05:00Mark-- It would be great if NEMBA could get involv...Mark-- It would be great if NEMBA could get involved in the cross race (and other CCBA events). I know its short notice (and you're downstate) but we're having our first organizational discussions on the cross race on Jan. 14th in Hartford at Lena's Pizza. On a related note, maybe you could float the idea to NEMBA and then CCBA and NEMBA could approach Riverfront Recapture together later on this winter once the details are more finalized?Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17857644638641975340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1580218268291985619.post-37626256748087911852009-01-06T18:44:00.000-05:002009-01-06T18:44:00.000-05:00G- I've got the 54cm LHT, so it's got the 26"s. I'...G- I've got the 54cm LHT, so it's got the 26"s. <BR/><BR/>I'm trying to figure out where I'm going to find the climbs in CT to get ready for it. I guess I can ride up rt 63 in Goshen ten times to get ready for it.Brendanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629741034989840981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1580218268291985619.post-42251167991209713852009-01-06T17:17:00.000-05:002009-01-06T17:17:00.000-05:00Nice blog. I think I'm going to spend many hours h...Nice blog. I think I'm going to spend many hours here reading <BR/>Thanks for sharingBaron's Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05363887015251189502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1580218268291985619.post-41973968244272243662009-01-06T15:42:00.000-05:002009-01-06T15:42:00.000-05:00The first year at D2R2 I rode a hybrid bike w/ 700...The first year at D2R2 I rode a hybrid bike w/ 700x38 tires and 28/32 low gear. The last 2 years I rode modified rigid Mtn bikes with mtn gearing like 22/34 and 26x1.5 slicks. The 26" wheels gave it even lower gear inches. I dont think I even used my small ring. Next year I want to ride my 'cross bike but hafta mess w/ the gearing. I would say your Surly would be fine. The 100 miler has some notoriously steep hills so have a low gear inch around 20-23 or less.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1580218268291985619.post-71580115348215715462009-01-06T14:47:00.000-05:002009-01-06T14:47:00.000-05:00I only compete in biathalons. Nothing like a pair ...I only compete in biathalons. <BR/><BR/>Nothing like a pair of skis and a gun.Brendanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629741034989840981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1580218268291985619.post-25791464957669561562009-01-06T11:19:00.000-05:002009-01-06T11:19:00.000-05:00I'm competing in a triathlon! I'm partaking in th...I'm competing in a triathlon! I'm partaking in the Nation's Triathlon September 13th in Washington D.C. <BR/><BR/>Anyone looking to join me (or at least train with me!) let me know.Musegalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08566819127029130564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1580218268291985619.post-50322162421923136412009-01-05T15:53:00.000-05:002009-01-05T15:53:00.000-05:00Mark- That's the park. I just happen to be partial...Mark- That's the park. I just happen to be partial to Keney.Brendanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629741034989840981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1580218268291985619.post-81188708871713716842009-01-05T14:13:00.000-05:002009-01-05T14:13:00.000-05:00This is my year to race and I would be interested ...This is my year to race and I would be interested in both. Of course, I have to see what I will what I will have for the D2R2 in the stable by then.<BR/><BR/>Is Riverside park the place with the NEMBA trail? If that is the case, I think I could get you some NEMBA backing/support. Afterall, I am the VP of the CT Chapter.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06617819080031235854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1580218268291985619.post-14243911189535085092009-01-05T13:24:00.000-05:002009-01-05T13:24:00.000-05:00What kind of bike did you ride? I was gonna ride m...What kind of bike did you ride? <BR/><BR/>I was gonna ride my Long Haul Trucker with 1.5"s on it. The lowest gear is like a 2:3. I rode it on some pretty steep and rocky stuff in Newfoundland, but that's was only 35 or so miles of dirt.Brendanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629741034989840981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1580218268291985619.post-44753547571022501282009-01-05T11:39:00.000-05:002009-01-05T11:39:00.000-05:00I've done D2R2 100k last three years. Tough ride, ...I've done D2R2 100k last three years. Tough ride, bring your climbing gears. Weather can make the difference. Definitely feel like you've accomplished something.<BR/><BR/>Cross race in Hartford = very cool.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com