The Spartanburg 200km is described at http://people.clemson.edu/~sjm/brevets/2006_brevets.htm as " The 200K is a challenging out-and-back course. The course is...
This is, indeed, a worthy course. When you make the right turn at 26 miles you start a really steep hill, so grab a low gear BEFORE you make the turn, becaue ...
David Bundrick
roadkill@...
Mar 1, 2006 1:18 pm
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If that's the turn I remember from the 1998 600km, I was riding my Mercian with friction shifting because my frame of my brevet bike had cracked a week or two...
My vote would be to have a (non-mandatory) terminus at the downtown Hampton Inn. We had a room available for post-ride showers, paying a bit extra for...
Have any of you ultra folks had a bone density scan? It's official -- I have osteoporosis at age 54. This after years of taking prescription meds (Actonel,...
A great course and like David I have done the ride numerous times but this year it conflicts with our Nashville 200k. Maybe next year when Spartanburg has a...
Cary Way
c.way@...
Mar 1, 2006 5:38 pm
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Margaret, You've got me curious so I might try to set up a test for myself in the not too distant future. As you know Penny has also be diagnosed with the big...
I too wanted to ride the Nashville 200km but Spartanburg is just that much closer that I can drive over the morning of whereas I can't for the Nashville...
Mike: If you're driving over for the Spartanburg 200, maybe we could go together. I live in Tucker, near I-85 / 285, it's on the way. Any interest? My 'bent ...
David Bundrick
roadkill@...
Mar 1, 2006 6:50 pm
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Sounds good. Let's make tentative plans to go over together. If two of us are going and can split a motel room it might make better sense to drive over Friday...
Margaret, I had a test years ago while cycling but prior to brevets. I am due another - will keep you posted. Sorry to hear your news. Andy A. ... From:...
aakard
aakard@...
Mar 2, 2006 2:25 am
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Margaret, sorry to hear about your plight. Here's what I know. It's kinda long winded. Last year at the desert training camp (PAC Tour) one of the speakers...
For the last ride of the inaugural Nanimal Winter Bike Series, it looks like we will be blessed with beautiful spring-like weather (sunny, high of 60). To...
I’m looking for a new pack to carry my extra clothes and such when doing a long brevet. I have a rack on my bike I like having the load lower then all the...
No, but I have 2 Arkel panniers and their product is of very high quality and holds up under heavy use in all types of weather. I have ridden with 1 or 2...
Cary Way
c.way@...
Mar 6, 2006 11:08 pm
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I'm interested in doing a brevet series this year, though I am new to the sport (including cycling). With only a few centuries under my belt, I'm a bit...
look at the time limits; the average is approximately 9.5 mph. Depending on the group, you may find people to ride with or spend time alone. Never ride at a...
Joseph: Welcome to what is surely one of the friendliest groups of Randonneurs around. A few years back when I screwed up the courage to show up at the...
Joseph, As has been pointed out in earlier replies, if you look at the time limits for the various brevets you'll see that randonneurring is not meant to be an...
... distances involved in these events keep all but the ultrafit from participating. ... If you see pictures of Paris-Brest-Paris, you'll see an amazing range...
David Bundrick
roadkill@...
Mar 7, 2006 12:56 pm
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Are there enough recumbents out there to have a bent fleche? D. Bundrick . . . and the road goes on forever -...
David Bundrick
roadkill@...
Mar 7, 2006 1:02 pm
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Has anyone tried running a Lumotech light on batteries? If so, what batteries and what was your experience? D. Bundrick . . . and the road goes on forever -...
David Bundrick
roadkill@...
Mar 7, 2006 1:06 pm
11843
Dave, I experimented with powering the Lumotech with batteries a couple of years ago. I gave up though I'm not as talented at such things as yourself. Seems...
This was mailed to at my MACC website. Looks like someone is looking for long distance riders. Greg FYI From: frostyw@... To: maccpres@... ...
greg.masterson@...
Mar 7, 2006 7:28 pm
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I just read part of his web-site http://www.frostywooldridge.com/articles/art_titanic_united_states_2003dec.html and want to issue a formal disclaimer that his...
greg.masterson@...
Mar 7, 2006 7:42 pm
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... Since I haven't heard anything about any other Georgia teams forming up, I'll sign up for this one. I have really enjoyed the 'bent way of life so far. ...
I rush home every afternoon anxious to see whether the wool jersey samples or my Girl Scout cookies (thin mints) have arrived. Still no sign of either which is...
Thanks. I've been using a Cateye LED as my primary light and thought about using the Lumotech with a battery pack for times when I needed more light, but not...
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