Eastern Bloc Forum

Group Rides - Labor DAY ride

hmprescott — 9/2/2010 7:01:41 PM

Since this Monday is Labor day, I won't be doing an evening ride, but for those who are interested, I will be doing a ride at 9am from our usual departure spot at Mountain Park on West Mountain Road in Simsbury.

Also, we will need to move the evening rides earlier to 5:30 so we have enough daylight.

The Chatterbox - Cyclo-Cross Training Series

Laura Jensen — 9/2/2010 3:49:52 PM

There are 9 replies, with the last one on 09/02/2010 at 15:49:52 by Laura Jensen
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This course consists of grassy fields, double track, and a few run-ups and dismount sections that will challenge everyone.

These training races are permitted and sanctioned by USA Cycling. All USA Cycling Rules Apply. This is a USA Cycling Event and Annual or one-day ($10) licenses are required. Mountain bikes with bar ends removed are allowed.

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Bonus points if I do it with our lab-mutt? :)

The doggie park is nice for your lab-mutt too! [doggy]

The Chatterbox - Road Report

John Lockwood — 9/2/2010 1:48:00 PM

There are 7 replies, with the last one on 09/02/2010 at 13:48:00 by John Lockwood
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As of Tuesday 8/31, Shingle Mill and Woodchuck Hill in West Simsbury have been oiled and chipped.

The Chatterbox - Radical Reels - Friday, Sep 24

askulte — 9/2/2010 10:24:16 AM

There are 1 replies, with the last one on 09/02/2010 at 10:24:16 by askulte
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Thanks! Wife just bought 2 tickets. It's all of a 5 minute walk from home...

Andris

Group Rides - Friday night, 9/3

Halpern — 9/2/2010 8:17:43 AM

There are 3 replies, with the last one on 09/02/2010 at 08:17:43 by Halpern
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I'll be there weather permitting.

The Chatterbox - Fignon

gauvin — 9/1/2010 8:38:57 PM

There are 4 replies, with the last one on 09/01/2010 at 20:38:57 by gauvin
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Who is Preepo??

Racing/Training Rides - Dirt Road Loop

JayGrobbel — 9/1/2010 8:28:28 PM

I'm looking for a good dirt road loop to ride my cross bike on, does anyone have a loop they'd like to share?

Thanks
Jason

Group Rides - Sunday 9/5 MTB Option

John Lockwood — 9/1/2010 4:38:01 PM

If anyone is interested, I'm leading a mountain bike ride Sunday 9/5 for some friends who want to get in some Vermont50 training/climbing.

Leaving at 8am from the parking lot near the Lake Mcdonough dam/Rt. 219/Ratlum Road intersection. We'll climb up and down Ratlum Mountain and head over to Nepaug for a bit. Probably not too technical a mtb ride; intent is to get in some steep dirt climbs while not getting shot for trespassing. Count on getting lost a few times. Planning on four hours or so, but lots of bail-out options if time is an issue.

Good way to unwind from the club century on Saturday!

Post here or email me if you want to join (just in case there are any last minute changes).

Group Rides - September Wednesday Rides?

Alex Combes — 9/1/2010 2:41:38 PM

There are 9 replies, with the last one on 09/01/2010 at 14:41:38 by Alex Combes
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Perfect, see you then.

The Chatterbox - GPS for cycling

askulte — 9/1/2010 12:39:15 PM

There are 9 replies, with the last one on 09/01/2010 at 12:39:15 by askulte
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Garmin has their new Edge 800 now too... Maybe the 705's will get clearanced . I've got the Forerunner 305 as well, and have been using courses as a crude GPS map. You've got a breadcrumb to follow, and it'll tell you when you're off location. No turn by turn, but it's enough to stay on track for rides on unfamiliar roads. MapMyRide can export .crs files, and the Garmin Training Center will upload them to the 305. That's about all it's good for (big SportTracks fan here...). Hope this helps!

Andris