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https://rbentonline.org/YaBB.pl General Category >> Upcoming Rides >> GDB 3rd Thursday time trial https://rbentonline.org/YaBB.pl?num=1460689082 Message started by FlyingLaZBoy on Apr 14th, 2016, 9:58pm |
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Title: GDB 3rd Thursday time trial Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Apr 14th, 2016, 9:58pm I'm resurrecting the Greater Dallas Bicyclists "Third Thursday Time Trial" series, at the Mesquite Airport. This is open to any GDB member, although anyone is really welcome to participate... I would enjoy have some other 'bents out there! We're doing the first one next Thursday, April 21. The 5:30 Poteet ride group will depart normally, but ride out to the airport as a warmup. We will start the time trial at 6:15 -- leaving at one minute increments. The route goes around the airport, and back in to the start, for 7.5 miles. After we're done, we'll ride back to Poteet. The loop is mapped at https://ridewithgps.com/routes/2225731 Either join us at Poteet, or meet us at the airport! Paul 214 690 6781 |
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Title: Re: GDB 3rd Thursday time trial Post by TonyWard on Apr 15th, 2016, 1:51pm Oooooo.... thanks for posting Paul. Since getting my power meter last year I have still not gone out and done a proper FTP test. This seems like a good opportunity to do it. Now I just have to convince the wife the necessity of me being gone that evening. [smiley=evil.gif] |
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Title: Re: GDB 3rd Thursday time trial Post by TonyWard on Apr 17th, 2016, 2:42pm I'm going to have to catch it next month - I forgot my kid has a school performance that night. At least it should be entertaining :) |
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Title: Re: GDB 3rd Thursday time trial Post by FlyingLaZBoy on May 14th, 2016, 10:54pm Time trial run for May is delayed until the 26th. |
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Title: Re: GDB 3rd Thursday time trial Post by jrob_bent on May 15th, 2016, 10:52am It would be 71 miles one way for me, but I will try to be there. My rear derailleur hanger broke, and I ordered and received it yesterday. I didn't know it then, but the derailleur is shot also. I should get the derailleur by this Saturday. If I do, I'll try and make the TT on the 26th. It would be nice to put a face with the name of FlyingLaZBoy. Ha. Be nice to meet Mr. Wizard and see his Milan there. Hint! [smiley=tekst-toppie.gif] |
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Title: Re: GDB 3rd Thursday time trial Post by TonyWard on May 16th, 2016, 9:01am Thanks for the reminder Paul. It's on my calendar |
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Title: Re: GDB 3rd Thursday time trial Post by MrWizard on May 16th, 2016, 10:03am its possible .. I want to go over there and look at the corners -- I can presume there isn't any marshaling going on so the visibility is a concern .. I have enough trouble on the streets with people misjudging the speed I can come up on to them with it. Also its really low, so weeds and other things which reduce visibility around corners have also been an issue jrob_bent wrote:
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Title: Re: GDB 3rd Thursday time trial Post by TonyWard on May 16th, 2016, 2:29pm MrWizard wrote:
[/quote] Here is the route if you want to check it out on Google Maps - https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/373905736 No marshaling - all right turns, 4 of which I can think of that you'd need to be careful of traffic on the right. |
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Title: Re: GDB 3rd Thursday time trial Post by jrob_bent on May 16th, 2016, 9:17pm I didn't think about the traffic and corners. I just wanted to see a Milan in person. I have seen a quest or two, but never a Milan in person. I have drool on my face just thinking about one! MrWizard wrote:
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Title: Re: GDB 3rd Thursday time trial Post by MrWizard on May 17th, 2016, 7:13am Seeing a Milan is much easier .. I ride it pretty often on a plano / richardson loop (http://cyclemeter.com/92fe1c16190338f3/Cycle-20160515-1531?r=f&fb_action_ids=236977456667074&fb_action_types=fitness.bikes&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=%255B892421294213484%255D&action_type_map=%255B%2522fitness.bikes%2522%255D&action_ref_map=%255B%255D) Though, its not fully configured .. haha .. I've got the top off of it right now, mainly just to have "airconditioning" at the stoplights. Anyway, I try to get that loop done about 3-4 times a week. If you are anywhere near the area you can let me know or just follow my twitter feed as I "announce" the start of any ride that way .. When time permits I've made it to a few clown rides with it and I also plan to ride it in collin classic, probably fully enclosed. I'd love to do that time-trial route with it, I'd just feel better if I ride the course a couple of times first so I know what to look out for .. I've had some real problems in richardson getting into the neighborhoods and having people pull out in front of me because it does not compute to the driver that its about to be on top of them .. one of them pointed out it does look like a kids toy .. at least at a distance jrob_bent wrote:
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Title: Re: GDB 3rd Thursday time trial Post by jrob_bent on May 17th, 2016, 7:54am When is the next Plano/Richardson Loop? |
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Title: Re: GDB 3rd Thursday time trial Post by MrWizard on May 17th, 2016, 9:40am About an hour from now if I can swing it ;D If not it will be about 4pm weather permitting. jrob_bent wrote:
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Title: Re: GDB 3rd Thursday time trial Post by jrob_bent on May 17th, 2016, 9:52am Dang, I have to go baby sit my new grand daughter and two grandson's. Maybe we can get together and ride in the next few days. I'll have to find out from the two bosses, the daughter and wife, when I have a day off. I think it is either Thursday, Friday, or Saturday. I'll find out this evening for sure. |
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Title: Re: GDB 3rd Thursday time trial Post by MrWizard on May 17th, 2016, 10:56am BE happy too, I can ride slow too .. just use the 66T ring when I'm not supposed too .. haha .. I'm now on the 4:30 schedule due to work today .. I will ride the ROS wednesday and then I will do something thursday in the streets again .. Saturday and sunday I will do group rides in the mango .. but leave from the house. jrob_bent wrote:
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Title: Re: GDB 3rd Thursday time trial Post by jrob_bent on May 17th, 2016, 1:24pm I sent you an email. |
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Title: Re: GDB 3rd Thursday time trial Post by TonyWard on May 25th, 2016, 10:12pm Is this still on? - pending weather of course |
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Title: Re: GDB 3rd Thursday time trial Post by jrob_bent on May 26th, 2016, 7:59am I guess I will not be going today. My whole family, 7 of us, have an intestinal bug. If you get it, be careful, it makes your blood pressure drop. My 2 year old grandson, daughter, and I have passed out from this bug. It lasts 4-7 days. The doctors said to take probiotic pills and plain yogurt, along with an electrolyte drink. It is mean bug! |
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Title: Re: GDB 3rd Thursday time trial Post by FlyingLaZBoy on May 26th, 2016, 3:27pm As of 3:30, the radar shows things clearing significantly -- so, we're on! Paul |
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Title: Re: GDB 3rd Thursday time trial Post by FlyingLaZBoy on May 27th, 2016, 7:33am Alas, although the rain cleared off, the winds were blowing 20mph from the southeast, so 1) only 4 riders showed up at Poteet, and 2) two of them didn't want to race, and 3) I didn't realize Tony had driven to the airport directly -- so we didn't do the time trial. We'll try it again, third Thursday in June! PB |
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Title: Re: GDB 3rd Thursday time trial Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Jul 14th, 2016, 4:06pm The GDB July Mesquite Time Trial will occur on July 28th, NOT the 21st, due to business travel... Paul |
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Title: Re: GDB 3rd Thursday time trial Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Aug 16th, 2016, 9:41am The August time trial run is in limbo at the moment, due to possible rain and business travel. Consider it cancelled for August, as of now. Paul |
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