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Re: Lancaster Rally -- Sat April 14th, 9AM
Reply #30 - Mar 18^th, 2012, 8:27pm

Just did one yesterday, matter of fact... that south wind was getting nasty after noon... There were 19 of us, with 5 splitting off for the 42 miler after the RS2 point on Sugar Ridge Rd. We were rolling at 18-20 most of the day, even into the wind (with regrouping, of course), and I wound up with a 16 average.

One doesn't have to be a GDB club member to participate in ANY of the club's rides -- they just figure that if you're enjoying yourself with the group on a regular basis, you'll find the membership fee worth it - and the fee gives you access to the discussion board.

The prerides, however, are typically advertised to be a certain expected rolling speed (as this one was on the forum) if one is going to join in. They will probably do another one in 2 weeks, I'll post the info about it here... It's worth at least going out for the 42!

My pics from yesterday are here: http://www.greaterdallasbicyclists.com/gallery/rpr317

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TonyWard Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 960	Re: Lancaster Rally -- Sat April 14th, 9AM Reply #31 - Mar 18^th, 2012, 8:56pm Sounds faster than what I can hang with. Maybe I'll just wait until the official rally. I'd hate to spoil all the fun before the "real" day gets here.
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Re: Lancaster Rally -- Sat April 14th, 9AM
Reply #32 - Mar 18^th, 2012, 9:00pm

Quote from FlyingLaZBoy on Mar 18^th, 2012, 8:27pm:

Just did one yesterday, matter of fact... that south wind was getting nasty after noon... There were 19 of us, with 5 splitting off for the 42 miler after the RS2 point on Sugar Ridge Rd. We were rolling at 18-20 most of the day, even into the wind (with regrouping, of course), and I wound up with a 16 average.

One doesn't have to be a GDB club member to participate in ANY of the club's rides -- they just figure that if you're enjoying yourself with the group on a regular basis, you'll find the membership fee worth it - and the fee gives you access to the discussion board.

The prerides, however, are typically advertised to be a certain expected rolling speed (as this one was on the forum) if one is going to join in. They will probably do another one in 2 weeks, I'll post the info about it here... It's worth at least going out for the 42!

My pics from yesterday are here: http://www.greaterdallasbicyclists.com/gallery/rpr317

Paul, some questions:

Photo 13 of 47. Is there not a long climb on a main road preceeding the side road climb shown in the photo? This is the first of the two tough climbs, isn't it?

Photo 40 of 47. Is the new road surface shown in the photo smooth asphalt or chipseal?

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Re: Lancaster Rally -- Sat April 14th, 9AM
Reply #33 - Mar 22^nd, 2012, 4:13pm

Quote from jayg on Mar 18^th, 2012, 9:00pm:

Paul, some questions:

Photo 13 of 47. Is there not a long climb on a main road preceeding the side road climb shown in the photo? This is the first of the two tough climbs, isn't it?

Photo 40 of 47. Is the new road surface shown in the photo smooth asphalt or chipseal?

There is a short climb up to the turn at Sugar Ridge Road, but nothing serious -- and it's preceeded by a nice downhill. Photo 13 shows the first climb on Sugar Ridge, about 100 yards in. There are random rollers in the 4 miles of Sugar Ridge Rd, but definitely one tougher climb after the one pictured. Just gear down and spin it out...

The new road surface is SMOOOOOTTTTHHHHHH

Pictures 36 and 37 show a VERY nice downhill, that I typically hit 40mph on... If you do the 42 mile route, it's shortly after you make a right turn at RS 2 -- if you're on the 62 mile route, you'll get there, too, but 20 miles later.

PB

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Re: Lancaster Rally -- Sat April 14th, 9AM
Reply #34 - Mar 22^nd, 2012, 4:45pm

Quote from FlyingLaZBoy on Mar 22^nd, 2012, 4:13pm:

Quote from jayg on Mar 18^th, 2012, 9:00pm:

Paul, some questions:

Photo 13 of 47. Is there not a long climb on a main road preceeding the side road climb shown in the photo? This is the first of the two tough climbs, isn't it?

Photo 40 of 47. Is the new road surface shown in the photo smooth asphalt or chipseal?

There is a short climb up to the turn at Sugar Ridge Road, but nothing serious -- and it's preceeded by a nice downhill. Photo 13 shows the first climb on Sugar Ridge, about 100 yards in. There are random rollers in the 4 miles of Sugar Ridge Rd, but definitely one tougher climb after the one pictured. Just gear down and spin it out...

The new road surface is SMOOOOOTTTTHHHHHH

Pictures 36 and 37 show a VERY nice downhill, that I typically hit 40mph on... If you do the 42 mile route, it's shortly after you make a right turn at RS 2 -- if you're on the 62 mile route, you'll get there, too, but 20 miles later.

PB

Thanks, Paul.

Looking forward to riding that new asphalt. My Carbent loves smooth asphalt. Zoom!

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Monkeywrangler22 Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 1308	Re: Lancaster Rally -- Sat April 14th, 9AM Reply #35 - Apr 2^nd, 2012, 5:44pm Eh, no joy for me....Scout campout that weekend.
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jayg Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 4189	Re: Lancaster Rally -- Sat April 14th, 9AM Reply #36 - Apr 13^th, 2012, 8:26pm See y'all at Lancaster in the morning. Don't forget to bring your granny gears (or walking shoes) with you.
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TonyWard Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 960	Re: Lancaster Rally -- Sat April 14th, 9AM Reply #37 - Apr 13^th, 2012, 8:36pm Quote from jayg on Apr 13^th, 2012, 8:26pm: See y'all at Lancaster in the morning. Don't forget to bring your granny gears (or walking shoes) with you. Won't see me - wish you were though. Gonna miss it.
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jcsadowski Five Star Member Clown #1 Posts: 1199	Re: Lancaster Rally -- Sat April 14th, 9AM Reply #38 - Apr 14^th, 2012, 6:04pm I may have worn out my granny but I mad it - 62 miles.
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jayg Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 4189	Re: Lancaster Rally -- Sat April 14th, 9AM Reply #39 - Apr 14^th, 2012, 6:21pm Quote from jcsadowski on Apr 14^th, 2012, 6:04pm: I may have worn out my granny but I mad it - 62 miles. Apparently, the hill-walking roadies we saw wore out their grannies early on.
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TonyWard Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 960	Re: Lancaster Rally -- Sat April 14th, 9AM Reply #40 - Apr 14^th, 2012, 6:58pm Quote from jayg on Apr 14^th, 2012, 6:21pm: Quote from jcsadowski on Apr 14^th, 2012, 6:04pm: I may have worn out my granny but I mad it - 62 miles. Apparently, the hill-walking roadies we saw wore out their grannies early on. And they got passed by a couple of old guys ...... On recumbents no less!
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jayg Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 4189	Re: Lancaster Rally -- Sat April 14th, 9AM Reply #41 - Apr 14^th, 2012, 7:59pm Quote from TonyWard on Apr 14^th, 2012, 6:58pm: And they got passed by a couple of old guys ...... HEY!
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jcsadowski Five Star Member Clown #1 Posts: 1199	Re: Lancaster Rally -- Sat April 14th, 9AM Reply #42 - Apr 14^th, 2012, 8:04pm Headwinds and tailwinds were no problem but those crosswinds, especially on those rough country roads were murder. As for old guys . . Be nice....
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Re: Lancaster Rally -- Sat April 14th, 9AM
Reply #43 - Apr 14^th, 2012, 8:28pm

I am so proud of myself for not having to walk up any of the hills you all warned me about! I definitely hit my minimum speed to avoid tipping over though. Ha ha. I had a great time despite the wind. I wish the BBQ truck hadn't run out of food before I got back to the finish just before 2pm though. Sad

Here's my ride data if anyone's interested: http://j.mp/HHLxCT

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Re: Lancaster Rally -- Sat April 14th, 9AM
Reply #44 - Apr 15^th, 2012, 12:03pm

Enjoyed seeing everyone out at Lancaster yesterday. Only saw Shelly at the start but enjoyed riding with John and Jay for a while. I wasn't sure how well I'd do on the hills but I never had to walk so I consider that a plus, although I was painfully s-l-o-w on a particularly nasty little grade near the exotic animals. Next year, I vote for a rest stop at the winery...

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