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https://rbentonline.org/YaBB.pl General Category >> Upcoming Rides >> New TTTT course ride, Sat Aug 22 https://rbentonline.org/YaBB.pl?num=1249392763 Message started by FlyingLaZBoy on Aug 4th, 2009, 8:32am |
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Title: New TTTT course ride, Sat Aug 22 Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Aug 4th, 2009, 8:32am Say, how 'bout we do an exploratory ride of the new TTTT course on Saturday Aug 22? Same sort of thing we've done before with the Cleburne course -- first lap at a casual pace, just checking it out, with regrouping, take a break after one lap, then do at least a second lap with whomever you want to arrange it with, at whatever speed you like, race-pace or casual... Then find somewhere for lunch. 8AM rollout out of Glen Rose. State your intentions and possible 2nd lap pairups here. ALL WELCOME, RIDE AT YOUR OWN PACE!!! Paul |
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Title: Re: New TTTT course ride, Sat Aug 22 Post by Bud_Bent on Aug 4th, 2009, 11:23am That sounds like fun, but at my "casual pace", I'll be going backwards on a couple of those hills. |
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Title: Re: New TTTT course ride, Sat Aug 22 Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Aug 4th, 2009, 2:38pm Bud_Bent wrote:
Oh, RIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIght..... [smiley=cheesy.gif] |
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Title: Re: New TTTT course ride, Sat Aug 22 Post by Killer Bee on Aug 4th, 2009, 4:42pm Unfortunately , that's tax free weekend, so Miss Peggy won't be able to get away from "Thingy's". I will just hang around here & do something I'm sure. You guys have fun & let us know what you think of the new course. |
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Title: Re: New TTTT course ride, Sat Aug 22 Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Aug 5th, 2009, 6:30pm I also posted on the LSR group about this ride, just to add people... |
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Title: Re: New TTTT course ride, Sat Aug 22 Post by aikigreg on Aug 5th, 2009, 6:34pm I'm in - |
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Title: Re: New TTTT course ride, Sat Aug 22 Post by evblazer on Aug 6th, 2009, 10:52am Wow.. Now this definately looks like somewhere I never want to be [smiley=whistling.gif] http://www.tt24tt.com/images/new_profile.jpg Hope y'all have fun out there and I'm sure the graphic makes it looks worse then it really is [smiley=wink.gif] |
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Title: Re: New TTTT course ride, Sat Aug 22 Post by Kwijybow on Aug 6th, 2009, 11:01am Ha! EV you've been on a fair piece of it on the Cleburne 400K this last spring. |
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Title: Re: New TTTT course ride, Sat Aug 22 Post by evblazer on Aug 6th, 2009, 11:07am It looked somewhat familiar but with the course change I wasn't sure. Good thing it was dark the second half though. All I know is hills. I don't do those anymore [smiley=twitchy.gif] I'm scheduling to be down to volunteer and watch y'all do hills though on race days. [smiley=beer.gif] |
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Title: Re: New TTTT course ride, Sat Aug 22 Post by Kwijybow on Aug 6th, 2009, 11:51am Here is updated Bikely Route utilizing the correct Start / Finish location. When you guys ride it, please let me know what you think about the Grace St turn vs. going to the light on Barnard St / TX-144 (one less turn, but a light). http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/2009-TTT-Course Take Care, Nelson. |
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Title: Re: New TTTT course ride, Sat Aug 22 Post by Bud_Bent on Aug 6th, 2009, 12:22pm evblazer wrote:
Mark, You rode that entire loop when you rode Goatneck last year. Open this link (http://www.thegoatneck.com/directions/index.php) on a separate page, scroll down to the map on the bottom, then compare to the TTTT loop. There are a couple of hills on the course that will have me doing 5 mph, but nothing as tough as Dinosaur Hill. |
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Title: Re: New TTTT course ride, Sat Aug 22 Post by evblazer on Aug 6th, 2009, 12:54pm "Dinosaur Hill"? i.e. the only hill I had ever walked that wasn't covered with ice [smiley=thumbdown.gif] Ugh. Well I didn't go back and ride goatneck again this year so maybe I was onto something [smiley=cool.gif] |
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Title: Re: New TTTT course ride, Sat Aug 22 Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Aug 6th, 2009, 3:11pm OOooooh, look at that last 2-3 miles of downhill!!!! [smiley=tekst-toppie.gif] |
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Title: Re: New TTTT course ride, Sat Aug 22 Post by Kwijybow on Aug 6th, 2009, 3:54pm Unfortunately the last few miles are not as fast as you would like it to be because of coming into town, and the turns involved. The 3 big downhills up to the midway low point are all 40mph+ though. Take Care, Nelson. |
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Title: Re: New TTTT course ride, Sat Aug 22 Post by robert.j on Aug 7th, 2009, 9:14am I think Brian and I will try to make this, probably just do one lap and then we'll go check out some local geology, maybe get back to town in time for lunch. I'm sure my "really hard ride" is roughly equivalent to your "casual pace" but for 26 miles I think I can keep up! |
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Title: Re: New TTTT course ride, Sat Aug 22 Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Aug 16th, 2009, 5:24pm This is still on for next Saturday... for those of you who have been down there already, where's the best place for everybody to meet up? |
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Title: Re: New TTTT course ride, Sat Aug 22 Post by bikerteam on Aug 17th, 2009, 5:58am FlyingLaZBoy wrote:
IMHO the best meeting spot is the park where the start/finish will be. There is shaded parking, and the Sonic and host hotel is directly next door. This was the second week in a row I rode the course. This weekend was with my team (Dennis, Jeremy and Herb). Dennis and I met Friday night to get some night riding in. Then we road twice on Saturday. The only dogs we saw were on the first lap Saturday morning, and it was between the start and Nemo (mile 3 to mile 6). Two dogs at different spots came onto the road, however, neither did much more than bark a little to strut their chest. No real chasing involved. I have not seen any dogs on the course other than this experience. I can't go on 8-22, and hope you all have a fun and rewarding experience. BTW: Hammonds BBQ, which is just west of the start/finish line (on hwy 67) is great. I've been going there for 20 years. |
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Title: Re: New TTTT course ride, Sat Aug 22 Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Aug 17th, 2009, 8:41am By the way, this get-together isn't just intended for those planning to actually RACE the event... ANYONE who wants to come down and ride is encouraged and welcome!!!! C'mon down to GlenRose and do some different terrain!!! Maps and cuesheets will be available.... |
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Title: Re: New TTTT course ride, Sat Aug 22 Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Aug 17th, 2009, 3:40pm bikerteam wrote:
Sounds like a good plan!!!! Thanks, see everybody there, 8AM rollout! DIRECTIONS: From Cleburne, Texas take U.S. 67 South (west) for about 23 miles to Glen Rose, Texas. After you pass the major intersection of 67 & 144 proceed straight ahead for about 6/10ths of a mile until you see a Sonic Drive Inn on the left. Turn left immediately after the Sonic Entrance in to the park. Paul |
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Title: Re: New TTTT course ride, Sat Aug 22 Post by Killer Bee on Aug 18th, 2009, 8:23am FlyingLaZBoy wrote:
Sounds like a good plan!!!! Thanks, see everybody there, 8AM rollout! DIRECTIONS: From Cleburne, Texas take U.S. 67 South (west) for about 23 miles to Glen Rose, Texas. After you pass the major intersection of 67 & 144 proceed straight ahead for about 6/10ths of a mile until you see a Sonic Drive Inn on the left. Turn left immediately after the Sonic Entrance in to the park. Paul [/quote] Change in plans, Peggy does NOT have to work tax free at "Thingy's" this weekend, so we'll be there Saturday morning riding the course. I'm not hammering ,we'll be there to find our pace to find for the 24 hour event(I have an idea of the pace, but want more laps to confirm). |
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Title: Re: New TTTT course ride, Sat Aug 22 Post by Bud_Bent on Aug 18th, 2009, 9:02am This looks like a nice, flat route and should be a good tuneup for HHH. |
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Title: Re: New TTTT course ride, Sat Aug 22 Post by Killer Bee on Aug 18th, 2009, 9:41am Bud_Bent wrote:
Ah,sure...no climbing whatsoever on this course. This course is tabletop flat. |
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Title: Re: New TTTT course ride, Sat Aug 22 Post by FrankB on Aug 18th, 2009, 12:38pm . . . .. . . .and shade trees all the way around the loop! |
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Title: Re: New TTTT course ride, Sat Aug 22 Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Aug 18th, 2009, 12:49pm Bud_Bent wrote:
Bud is obviously "smiley challenged".... :D |
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Title: Re: New TTTT course ride, Sat Aug 22 Post by Killer Bee on Aug 18th, 2009, 12:57pm FlyingLaZBoy wrote:
Bud is obviously "smiley challenged".... :D [/quote] Obviously he is suffering from his seat stay malfunction during the Rio Vista Rumble. |
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Title: Re: New TTTT course ride, Sat Aug 22 Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Aug 18th, 2009, 1:01pm Killer Bee wrote:
Excellent, good to have you along... |
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Title: Re: New TTTT course ride, Sat Aug 22 Post by barlows on Aug 18th, 2009, 1:49pm Wish I could join you guys, but I'll be down in San Antone with the family. No riding for me this weekend, might have to sneak out for some early morning runs [smiley=vrolijk_26.gif] Steve |
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Title: Re: New TTTT course ride, Sat Aug 22 Post by aikigreg on Aug 18th, 2009, 2:11pm bring the corsa and give goatstick a call - he'll hook you up with some equally flat routes. |
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Title: Re: New TTTT course ride, Sat Aug 22 Post by Killer Bee on Aug 18th, 2009, 2:17pm FlyingLaZBoy wrote:
Excellent, good to have you along... [/quote] Thanks, it was a surprise to me as well. It will be good to see everyone again. It's been too long. |
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Title: Re: New TTTT course ride, Sat Aug 22 Post by power_bent on Aug 18th, 2009, 4:36pm HHmmm, I'm thinking about coming out.I may be the slowest one out there.I haven't got my body back up to snuff guite yet. Later Thomas J [smiley=dbanana.gif] |
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Title: Re: New TTTT course ride, Sat Aug 22 Post by goatstick on Aug 18th, 2009, 4:51pm aikigreg wrote:
Usually meet in Helotes or the I10/Loop1604 parknride nw of S.A. |
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Title: Re: New TTTT course ride, Sat Aug 22 Post by Bud_Bent on Aug 18th, 2009, 7:20pm power_bent wrote:
It's just a fun ride, anyway. I won't be among those racing in September, either. |
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Title: Re: New TTTT course ride, Sat Aug 22 Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Aug 19th, 2009, 8:12am Bud_Bent wrote:
It's just a fun ride, anyway. I won't be among those racing in September, either.[/quote] Yes, Thomas, come on out, by all means... Something tells me there will be some regrouping after the harder climbs!!! |
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Title: Re: New TTTT course ride, Sat Aug 22 Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Aug 20th, 2009, 8:43am Date: Wed, Aug 19 2009 6:48 am From: DexT DR FART (Del Rio Fitness and Racing Team www.drfart.com) will be joining R Bent on their preview of the new Glenny course on 8-22-09. Merry, Enrique and Dex will be at the host hotel and ready to test the course starting at 8:00 am. We are looking forward to seeing our favorite Tejas Cohorts. DexT |
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Title: Re: New TTTT course ride, Sat Aug 22 Post by AustinSkater on Aug 20th, 2009, 12:15pm Shellene and I will be there, we are planning to start a loop at 6:30, hopefully we'll be back to the start be 8 AM. If we aren't there by 8, don't wait on us, we'll do our best to catch up. |
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Title: Re: New TTTT course ride, Sat Aug 22 Post by Killer Bee on Aug 20th, 2009, 1:36pm AustinSkater wrote:
Very cool. We look forward to seeing you guys again. |
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Title: Re: New TTTT course ride, Sat Aug 22 Post by power_bent on Aug 20th, 2009, 8:27pm Hey Guys and Gals, it doesn't look like I'm goona get to go to Glen Rose the Saturday. I have develope an infection in my only good eye. I can barely see what I'm doing here typing. If the Lord willing I'll get my eye back. We'll see what happen. Later Thomas J [smiley=dbanana.gif] |
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Title: Re: New TTTT course ride, Sat Aug 22 Post by FrankB on Aug 20th, 2009, 9:38pm I will be there Saturday and will be the token recumbent rider (P-38) from Glen Rose. I am also the oldest and slowest cyclist in town. Looking forward to meeting you guys. There may be several DF riders to ride the course since they usually start their Saturday ride from Stumblaster Bicycles at 7:30. It is amazing to have such a great bike shop that has quality equipment in a town with a population of 2,500. Joe and Lisa Hill are the owners and they lead a ride everyday before the shop opens. Next door to the bike shop downtown (we go right by it near the end of the loop) is Storiebook Cafe and Book Store that is a great lunch place. We also have Riverhouse Grill near downtown and Three Rivers Grill and Bar--right in front of the Comfort Inn which is immediately across Highway 67 from the starting area. I understand from the maintenance guys that the restrooms at the starting area will be unlocked by 6:30-7:00 am. FrankB |
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Title: Re: New TTTT course ride, Sat Aug 22 Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Aug 21st, 2009, 5:27pm Steve Petty is making cue sheets for tomorrow... Looks like a great crowd, and a great weather day! |
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Title: Re: New TTTT course ride, Sat Aug 22 Post by power_bent on Aug 21st, 2009, 7:08pm I hope those q sheet are big enuf for me too see, my eye is getting better.So I should see you in Morn. Later Thomas J [smiley=dbanana.gif] |
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Title: Re: New TTTT course ride, Sat Aug 22 Post by Killer Bee on Aug 21st, 2009, 7:27pm power_bent wrote:
Thomas , no "eye test" cue sheets. The font is large. The entire cue sheet fits on one full page. |
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Title: Re: New TTTT course ride, Sat Aug 22 Post by power_bent on Aug 21st, 2009, 7:31pm ;D ;D ;D ;D Thanks [smiley=thumbsup.gif] Thomas J [smiley=dbanana.gif] |
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Title: Re: New TTTT course ride, Sat Aug 22 Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Aug 21st, 2009, 9:51pm I agree -- 14 size font minimum!!! [smiley=wink.gif] 8-) |
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