Mark, from my experience, the number 1 problem is not pacing yourself for the long distances each day. It is very easy to get caught up in the rush each day as some riders like to go out fast, and others should not. This is no differentthan a road century ride where riders will be burned by the 50 mile point. Second would be proper hydration and food. Alex will have pointers on this and I find him to be spot on. I have committed these error's and drug myself into camp tired and cramped. Good luck ! Frank G.J.
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From: markrupp@...
To: Bikerpelli@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Fri, 12 Jan 2007 8:10 PM
Subject: [Bikerpelli] First Timers - Nebraska Roadies
I know the website said this ride isn't for beginners, and beginner
cyclists were not. But a few of us flatlander roadies are coming out
to try some off-road mountain biking so we're like beginners. I don't
think endurance will be a problem and we can walk our bikes
over the real technical parts if need be. My question is for you
veterans -- in past rides what mistakes have you seen first-timers make
the most?
- Mark
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I know the website said this ride isn't for beginners, and beginner cyclists were not. But a few of us flatlander roadies are coming out to try some off-road...
Mark, from my experience, the number 1 problem is not pacing yourself for the long distances each day. It is very easy to get caught up in the rush each day...
LyBrec@...
Jan 13, 2007 5:10 am
forgetting the bag balm... Brenda Oberman "You will do foolish things, but do them with enthusiasm." Collette, french writer ... From: falconn_x...
Blowing your load too early.. Day one takes you through some fun stuff, but keep your composure. Day one is relatively short compared to day 2&3 and lacks the...
Frank, Brenda, Starladeer111 - Thank you all for your replies and I appreciate the advise very much. The three of us that are coming are in our late 40's but...
And don't believe that junk about a Huffy, he washes & waxes his Maverick weekly. ... <http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/Bikerpelli/join> _____ From:...
Brenda, You will need a 100 oz. camel back and a water bottle with cytomax mix or what you like . This combo is tried and proven . Alex is not off when he...
LyBrec@...
Jan 13, 2007 4:12 pm
Mark, Frank from Highlands Ranch here. I bought a Kona Dawg Primo last year and absolutely love it. It's a full-suspension ride and built to last. Kona has a...
Frank, thanks for the advice, I have some hard thinking to do. The guys at my bike shop are big on 29" wheels and most of the off-road terrain that I ride...
Mark, It's always fun thinking about spending money on biking, isn't it? I haven't ridden on the 29" wheels yet and have heard just a few comments that were...
Mark, Frank G.J. here. I haven't tried a 29 yet because my current ride works very well in the Fruita and Moab areas. I have talked to several new 29 riders...
LyBrec@...
Jan 17, 2007 2:42 am
You'll need the comfort of the full suspension. It will make a huge difference. And definitely invest in a camelback. You are on your own between sag stops...
Sorry Brenda, I put the e-mail to you and not the Nebraska roadies. My bad. Frank ... From: motivated85251@... To: Bikerpelli@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sat,...
LyBrec@...
Jan 13, 2007 4:29 pm
The White Wizard is loosing it Brenda. Juan, OPP LyBrec@... wrote: Sorry Brenda, I put the e-mail to you and not the Nebraska roadies. My bad. Frank ... ...
So you are a Cornhusker, huh? Where are you from? Brenda Oberman "You will do foolish things, but do them with enthusiasm." Collette, french writer ... From:...
Yup! From Lincoln -- born and raised a Cornhusker. When I crash on the ride, I'll bleed Cornhusker red. ... appreciate the advise very much. The three of us...
Dont tell anyone but I was born and raised a Cornhusker. Brenda Oberman "You will do foolish things, but do them with enthusiasm." Collette, french writer ... ...
Ah, an undercover Husker lover eh? Where were you from before moving away? - Mark ... I ... are ... an ... Gary ... (http://www.konaworl ... inch ... is ... ...
The training guide is attached to the website. Like Frank said, long sustained MOUNTAIN bike rides are what you need for training. Road rides are totally...
Believe it or not I have not ridden this bike yet. Between work and weather and parts like cranks, handlebars and wheels being backordered for 12 weeks it's...
Lincoln, of course. Am glad I dont live there now, although it has been really cold here too the last couple of days. Brenda Oberman "You will do foolish...
It was zero degrees this morning as a shoveled the snow from my driveway. Which trip are you signed up for? 1 or 2? ... been really cold here too the last...
I ride with a lot of guys that cant say enough great things about 29ers. They say they are much faster. I like tires with a lot of grip so use 2.1 or up. ...
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