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https://rbentonline.org/YaBB.pl General Category >> Upcoming Rides >> Lancaster Rally, Sat. Apr. 10th, 9AM https://rbentonline.org/YaBB.pl?num=1269781548 Message started by FlyingLaZBoy on Mar 28th, 2010, 8:05am |
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Title: Lancaster Rally, Sat. Apr. 10th, 9AM Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Mar 28th, 2010, 8:05am The annual GDB Lancaster Country Ride is upon us once again, Saturday April 10th -- $25 entry fee. C'mon out and test yourself with the 46- or 63-mile routes, through what should be gorgeous countryside filled with bluebonnets... But this route ain't no "picnic," with the roller sections of Sugar Ridge Road and past Palmer, especially if there's a northwest wind! However, the roads are in good shape, with miminal chipseal, and the rest stops will be well-stocked! The 43- mile route has been changed to a 46-miler, due to road destruction... http://www.greaterdallasbicyclists.com/lancaster/index.html http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae256/pbrown8js/RBENTGroup.jpg http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae256/pbrown8js/100_8238.jpg |
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Title: Re: Lancaster Rally, Sat. Apr. 10th, 9AM Post by TonyWard on Mar 28th, 2010, 1:25pm I'm in! Plan to ride my new/used Corsa. Paul - keep a lookout for me - I'll be the guy on the yellow Corsa doing the newbie wobble. I plan on attempting the 46 but might bail and do the 23 depending on how I do on the Tour of Dallas and how the hills in Lancaster are (never ridden it before). |
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Title: Re: Lancaster Rally, Sat. Apr. 10th, 9AM Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Mar 28th, 2010, 9:56pm Tony - were you at White Rock today, around 3:30PM? |
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Title: Re: Lancaster Rally, Sat. Apr. 10th, 9AM Post by TonyWard on Mar 29th, 2010, 8:07am I wish - nope. I was feeling pretty terrible yesterday. I'm not sure if I am getting the cold that has been cycling through my house over the last two weeks or if my allergies were just bothering me more than usual. |
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Title: Re: Lancaster Rally, Sat. Apr. 10th, 9AM Post by aikigreg on Mar 29th, 2010, 9:56am Dang there's some hot women on that ride! If you see Alexis be sure to compliment her. She's dropped about 30 pounds since that photo. We'll be there, though I am sure in what capacity. If somebody wants to hammer it out, I'm happy to go alone, otherwise I may just being the single speed and go with Alexis over one of the short routes. |
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Title: Re: Lancaster Rally, Sat. Apr. 10th, 9AM Post by TonyWard on Mar 29th, 2010, 4:18pm aikigreg wrote:
Great - sounds like I'll have company then - I'm still not sure about those hills. Was out at WRL today and did a couple of laps. The more I ride the Corsa - the more I like it (avg speed keeps going up and up). I know this is nothing to brag about but I am really surprised how much faster I am. Last yr on my hybrid - i probably avgd a little over 15 on my fastest single lap around the lake. On my first ride on the Corsa (Friday) I avg'd 16. Today I avg'd 17.5 - I hope it just keeps going up and up. I think the improvements I'm seeing now are because I am getting more comfortable. Still not "hammering" it on the east side of the lake.....yet! |
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Title: Re: Lancaster Rally, Sat. Apr. 10th, 9AM Post by mleuck on Mar 29th, 2010, 9:01pm Jeez I had a gut back then, I did the Lancaster ride 2 years ago but only remember the last rest stop where those pictures were taken. I'll be there |
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Title: Re: Lancaster Rally, Sat. Apr. 10th, 9AM Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Apr 6th, 2010, 8:06am Weather forecast for Saturday, accourding to NOAA as of this morning: Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 78. South wind between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. [smiley=tekst-toppie.gif] [smiley=tekst-toppie.gif] [smiley=tekst-toppie.gif] [smiley=tekst-toppie.gif] |
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Title: Re: Lancaster Rally, Sat. Apr. 10th, 9AM Post by TonyWard on Apr 6th, 2010, 3:48pm so exactly how hilly is the 46 mile route? I did 44 at WRL yesterday to make sure I can cover the distance and managed without trouble.......the hills on the other hand maybe a different story. I was thinking of bailing and doing the 20 something one but will never know if I can do it unless I try..... so.....???? |
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Title: Re: Lancaster Rally, Sat. Apr. 10th, 9AM Post by aikigreg on Apr 6th, 2010, 3:54pm If you can do 44 on flat ground and you just weren't so bombed that you couldn't move the rest of the day, you can do a 50 miler in Lancaster. Maybe not as fast and you might have to take longer at the rest stops, but you can do it. Take your time, eat and drink a lot at the rest stops. |
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Title: Re: Lancaster Rally, Sat. Apr. 10th, 9AM Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Apr 6th, 2010, 4:38pm There is one short steep hill at Mile 5, then about a four mile stretch across Sugar Ridge Road from miles 15-19, where you then hit the 2nd rest stop. The only other hilly sections are part of the northbound route after Palmer, and the anticipated tailwinds will be welcome. Fear not... it's not a race, it's a RIDE!!! |
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Title: Re: Lancaster Rally, Sat. Apr. 10th, 9AM Post by TonyWard on Apr 6th, 2010, 4:47pm that is kind of what i figured - I'm in for the 46 then...already picked up my packet and ready to go. So where is the official 'bent meeting place before the ride so I can meet all you guys I've just talked to online? |
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Title: Re: Lancaster Rally, Sat. Apr. 10th, 9AM Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Apr 6th, 2010, 10:10pm I'm captaining Onsite Registration this year -- so I'll be hovering around the registration tables. Once we close that down, I'm going to go out and ride the 63 mile course. |
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Title: Re: Lancaster Rally, Sat. Apr. 10th, 9AM Post by aikigreg on Apr 6th, 2010, 11:08pm Then Alexis and I will see you at the start. I don't know what distance we'll be doing, but I'll likely be doing it on the single speed upright, and she on the v-rex. |
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Title: Re: Lancaster Rally, Sat. Apr. 10th, 9AM Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Apr 7th, 2010, 10:06am aikigreg wrote:
A WHAT???? [smiley=laugh.gif] |
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Title: Re: Lancaster Rally, Sat. Apr. 10th, 9AM Post by jcsadowski on Apr 7th, 2010, 10:31am I met a guy on a single speed bike. He was doing the 100 Miles at HHH. |
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Title: Re: Lancaster Rally, Sat. Apr. 10th, 9AM Post by Patti on Apr 7th, 2010, 11:55am I'm not registered yet, but I'm still planning on doing this one. I've had some weird respiratory thing since Sunday but I'm hopeful it will be gone before Saturday. |
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Title: Re: Lancaster Rally, Sat. Apr. 10th, 9AM Post by jayg on Apr 7th, 2010, 12:46pm At least four regular Clown group riders are planning on doing this ride. |
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Title: Re: Lancaster Rally, Sat. Apr. 10th, 9AM Post by aikigreg on Apr 8th, 2010, 9:58am Well crap-ola. My parents have apparently decided to become wandering gypsies in their retirement and will be in town Saturday, so I guess we're out for the rally after all, dangit, and I really need a new pair of socks! |
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Title: Re: Lancaster Rally, Sat. Apr. 10th, 9AM Post by johnnybent on Apr 8th, 2010, 5:05pm Just bring em with ya. They can check out the arts and crafts in the square while you ride and then eat there afterwards. |
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Title: Re: Lancaster Rally, Sat. Apr. 10th, 9AM Post by Opus the Poet on Apr 8th, 2010, 9:23pm FlyingLaZBoy wrote:
A WHAT???? [smiley=laugh.gif][/quote] A device left over from the Spanish Inquisition, for extracting confessions by inducing horrendous pain in the legs and buttocks. [smiley=shocked.gif] [smiley=puking.gif] [smiley=rolleyes.gif] |
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Title: Re: Lancaster Rally, Sat. Apr. 10th, 9AM Post by sstexex on Apr 8th, 2010, 9:32pm I'm in for the 100k! Looks like good weather! |
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Title: Re: Lancaster Rally, Sat. Apr. 10th, 9AM Post by TonyWard on Apr 9th, 2010, 7:44am Was I supposed to get a rider number for this ride? I don't think I got one at RBM when I picked up my packet. I did make sure I got my socks though! |
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Title: Re: Lancaster Rally, Sat. Apr. 10th, 9AM Post by aikigreg on Apr 9th, 2010, 9:52am managed to re-arrange the schedule and Alexis and I are back in! |
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Title: Re: Lancaster Rally, Sat. Apr. 10th, 9AM Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Apr 9th, 2010, 11:18am TonyWard wrote:
Tony - You definitely should have gotten a rider number with your packet... perhaps you left it behind. No problem, just come to the registration table at the start and ask for me. Paul Brown |
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Title: Re: Lancaster Rally, Sat. Apr. 10th, 9AM Post by TonyWard on Apr 9th, 2010, 1:02pm will do - having a 3 year old - there is a possibility that it may have gotten turned into the latest art project as well. |
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Title: Re: Lancaster Rally, Sat. Apr. 10th, 9AM Post by johnnybent on Apr 9th, 2010, 7:33pm I've been working getting stuff ready for the rally and i was able to ask the man about the numbers. It seems about nine didnt get theirs so just tell em at the sign up in the morning. |
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Title: Re: Lancaster Rally, Sat. Apr. 10th, 9AM Post by aikigreg on Apr 9th, 2010, 10:48pm If you see a dude on an upright with a chick on a v-rex, that'll be Alexis and I. Come say hi. |
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Title: Re: Lancaster Rally, Sat. Apr. 10th, 9AM Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Apr 10th, 2010, 8:19pm Is the V-Rex gray color? I saw one at the Ferris rest stop, but you guys should have been long past there by then. I saw Bob McClure at that stop, as well!!!! |
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Title: Re: Lancaster Rally, Sat. Apr. 10th, 9AM Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Apr 17th, 2010, 11:28am Official registration count for the Lancaster Rally was just over 1,100.... surprised it wasn't more... |
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Title: Re: Lancaster Rally, Sat. Apr. 10th, 9AM Post by mleuck on Apr 17th, 2010, 3:06pm FlyingLaZBoy wrote:
I didn't see Bob at all this ride which is strange because it's kinda hard to miss him :) |
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Title: Re: Lancaster Rally, Sat. Apr. 10th, 9AM Post by jayg on Apr 17th, 2010, 6:41pm mleuck wrote:
I didn't see Bob at all this ride which is strange because it's kinda hard to miss him :)[/quote] John S. and I rode a short distance with him. He's not riding the yellow, faired bike anymore. He was riding a red, Ryan, long wheelbase USS bike. |
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Title: Re: Lancaster Rally, Sat. Apr. 10th, 9AM Post by TonyWard on Apr 17th, 2010, 8:09pm It was great to meet everyone that I did on the 40 mile route - I had a great time despite the unplanned "stop" about 15 miles from the end. I had an unplanned rest at a turn when I had the bike slide out from under me in some gravel in a turn. After the initial shock and pain subsided - I finished the ride. Ended up bruising my tailbone so I haven't ridden much in the last week.... it has gotten to the point where it doesn't hurt - just is uncomfortable - especially after about 30 minutes or so. Hope to be back to 100% by next weekend. Anyway - it was great meeting everyone (I'm terrible with names and faces so I'll probably reintroduce myself again next time I see you). I plan at being in Cedar Hill for that ride - say hi if you see me. Marion - send me a PM or email if you are still interested in swapping seats for a little while so I can try out the Euromesh. Probably need to wait a week or two until I am completely better. Maybe we can meet up and make the swap and go for a ride. Let me know. Tony |
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Title: Re: Lancaster Rally, Sat. Apr. 10th, 9AM Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Apr 18th, 2010, 7:04am Tony, can you describe where you went down on the turn? If it was 15 miles to go, it would have been after the Palmer rest stop, but I don't remember any particularly gravelly turns through that next section -- just tough hills. I can pass it on to the club rally director to watch for next year -- we try to sweep any bad areas, or have people flagging. Sorry you went down... |
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Title: Re: Lancaster Rally, Sat. Apr. 10th, 9AM Post by TonyWard on Apr 18th, 2010, 8:10am it was a hard left turn shortly after the Camel & Zebra - before rest stop #5. I'm pretty sure it was here: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=lancaster,+tx&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=54.401733,135.263672&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Lancaster,+Dallas,+Texas&ll=32.443364,-96.737108&spn=0.057585,0.164795&z=14&layer=c&cbll=32.443431,-96.737173&panoid=5GPtftXZH1D0c3yhYSPXaQ&cbp=12,287.31,,0,5 Left turn from Rutherford onto Smith Cemetary Rd. We were coming down from a good downhill run on Rutherford and had a hard left turn - saw a couple DF riders approaching quickly from behind on my left so I took the turn wide. There was very little gravel on the inside of the turn - but quite a bit on the outside of the turn. It was a manned turn - I think the volunteer realized how dangerous it was with the riders coming with speed down that down hill and making that hard turn with the gravel b/c he started telling people to slow down. When I went by he was on his cell phone.... :-/. Not his fault though - just glad I was on the recumbent and not the DF - I think it would have been worse. I think I have noticed it is harder to spot road hazards - maybe it is because I am enjoying all the scenery and not staring at the ground 15 feet in front of me 8-) |
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Title: Re: Lancaster Rally, Sat. Apr. 10th, 9AM Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Apr 18th, 2010, 9:50pm Ah, THAT corner... yes... there was apparently a bad crash about 50 feet before that corner just before my group rolled through there -- an ambulance passed us a few minutes before we got there. So it's definitely on the list for improvement in future years... Sorry again... |
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