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Post by Janet E on Jul 25, 2007 10:21:11 GMT -5
So is anyone gearing up for a nice ride this weekend through the Cuyahoga Valley?  I am in for the century ride. My plan is to arrive at the registration open at 7AM and take off shortly after that. Anyone who is interested in joining me, plan to meet on the side road by check in at 7:15. |
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Post by Brent on Jul 25, 2007 10:30:37 GMT -5
Anybody interested in riding the century at mach 2? I feel like riding fast and would love some company.
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Post by Janet E on Jul 25, 2007 12:48:52 GMT -5
If only it was possible....but your mach 2 is wayyyy out of my league!
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Post by chuckm on Jul 25, 2007 15:17:04 GMT -5
I'm looking for someone to ride the 50 with. I'll be kinda slow on the hills, but 18 to 20 on the flats.
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Post by Adam Patrick on Jul 25, 2007 16:20:43 GMT -5
I am in for the century along with a friend from work. What speed is Brent Mach 2?
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Post by Brent on Jul 27, 2007 7:37:27 GMT -5
I am looking to average around 21. Which I realize is not really that fast, but for most it's movin'.
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ALW
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Post by ALW on Jul 30, 2007 14:26:42 GMT -5
So did anyone else think that this year's Sweet Corn Challenge was one of the hardest rides in recent years? I am all about climbing, but my god, I was dropping fbombs every 15 minutes of those 100 miles. Maybe the flatlands of C-bus have made my legs weak.
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Post by Brandon on Jul 30, 2007 14:54:13 GMT -5
I only rode the 50 mile course, but indeed, it was downright hilly. Another observation of mine was that all of the fast descents seemed to have an abrubt stop sign/turn shortly after reaching speed, neither of which were marked soon enough. I did hit 47mph heading into Hinkley  |
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Post by MattCollister on Jul 30, 2007 15:18:40 GMT -5
I rode the 50, passing on the "killer hills."
I didn't think it was THAT bad. Maybe I was just inspired by Michael Rasmussen's outstanding performance in the Pyrenees.
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Post by Jeff W on Jul 30, 2007 15:25:38 GMT -5
The Century was agony from mile 60 until the end. All of those hills started to add up and I too was left cursing out loud at say River Road. Hardest ride I have ever done and I am light and fast up the hills.
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Post by Brent on Jul 30, 2007 19:26:51 GMT -5
I rode with Jeff (for the first 65, don't ask), we opted in on the killer hills. Bad idea. Had I know there would be unavoidable killer hills the entire route I would have choosen to skip the dreaded Oak Hill...
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