Rats, The Jefferson Cup registration opens at 9:00 PM tonight. Jeff Cup is a Road Race, just like in the TdF. I think it is several loops of a 10 mile course....
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thomas.impellitteri
thomas.impel...
Mar 1, 2009 2:56 pm
Hi everyone. I'm new to RATs. I just joined a couple weeks ago on the advice of my coach, Dave Glover. I have a pair of FSA SL-K all carbon cranks...
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Richard Gendron
RGGENDRO
Mar 2, 2009 3:11 am
Anyone out there enter ? The CAT 5 race filled in 5 minutes. Is it the "Lance Returns" effect ? I'm in the 35+ ... From: Richard Gendron <rggendro@...> ...
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Richard Gendron
RGGENDRO
Mar 2, 2009 3:24 am
Tomorrow AM (Monday), the Tour of Walkerville Road Race (April 4th) registration opens at 8:00 AM. http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=7781 This...
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Heather Rosso
her_liberty
Mar 2, 2009 4:56 pm
Hi all, I'm really wanting to try a road bike race, but I haven't done anything like this since early high school, and even then I didn't really know what I...
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Roger E. Masse
rogeremasse
Mar 3, 2009 2:47 pm
Hello -- For you RATS that are considering an Xterra or MTB race this year, I'm selling a really nice, light Trek carbon hardtail. Details at:...
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Katie Davison
katiegage78
Mar 3, 2009 4:38 pm
On the fence about whether you are attending *LUNAFEST* tomorrow night (Wed, March 4)? Well then... let us sweeten the pot for you! Not only will you see...
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Richard Gendron
RGGENDRO
Mar 3, 2009 10:00 pm
The men's CAT 5 on this one will fill very fast. Great first race for someone who is comfortable with a short big ring climb and a screaming descent leading...
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Rich Gendron
RGGENDRO
Mar 4, 2009 1:32 am
Hey RATS, Info on wakefield group rides. Tuesday is for Soul Crushing (local Cat 1,2,3s doing the crushing in the A group) butThursday is a tad more civil. ...
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ghumphrey
gwenhumphrey
Mar 4, 2009 1:13 pm
Hey All, Here's a plug for a fun 10 miler to get you warmed up for tri season. TWO AND A HALF WEEKS AWAY: THE STUPID LITTLE 10 MILER & 5K! Sunday 22 March...
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gatorjamiedc
Mar 4, 2009 1:42 pm
Race organizers are "taking a break" after 15 years of putting on this race: http://www.homegrowntriathlon.com/default.asp Hopefully it's not a permanent...
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keithjake
Mar 5, 2009 1:44 am
I don't plan on racing this, but I do plan on attending w/ my camera rig to work on my photos. Any RATS want to attend and show support for Mr. Gendron and...
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melissa hancock
melissa.hancock
Mar 5, 2009 1:53 am
I am trying to talk my husband Rob into it. He smokes me on the trail (not sayin much), but has never competed on a bike. Melissa To: trirats@yahoogroups.com ...
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Rich Gendron
RGGENDRO
Mar 5, 2009 3:03 am
Tysons was my first race last year. The cat 5 race is pretty reasonable. Unless you're husband is like Cascio (ftp of a 200 lber in a 125 lb body) the...
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melissa hancock
melissa.hancock
Mar 5, 2009 3:26 pm
We'll take your word on the CAT 5, but just curious...what do the CATs mean? I can't find any info on the Web. To: trirats@yahoogroups.com From:...
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Charles Barnes
cbarnes_ingr
Mar 5, 2009 4:15 pm
Melissa, Categories range from 5 to 1, lower is faster. For men, all new racers begin as cat 5. It takes 10 races to move to Cat 4. The idea is to separate...
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Rich Gendron
RGGENDRO
Mar 5, 2009 8:24 pm
I agree with Charles summary, but I want to add one point of view. Segregating CAT 5s is about not mixing inexperienced riders into situations they are not...
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keithjake
Mar 6, 2009 4:31 pm
I have been thinking about getting one for a while now. I drink a lot of water when exercising and hate carrying a bottle when running and don't want to use a...
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Cynthia Couture
cdcouture
Mar 6, 2009 4:49 pm
I have the 4 bottle version and it's been great. When I've done long runs, I do a 5 mile loop so that I can pop back in the house and refill them. Mine has a...
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Mike Tine
mike_tri71
Mar 6, 2009 5:07 pm
Just do it. You won't regret it. The four bottle version is plenty of water for a 10 mile run. I've used it as long as 20 miles. By far the best fuel...
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Debi Bernardes
grtrunner22485
Mar 6, 2009 5:28 pm
My question to the married Gents on this list. Who washes your bottles? Debi From: trirats@yahoogroups.com [mailto:trirats@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike...
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aaron
tri31337
Mar 6, 2009 5:49 pm
... Is that what the kids are calling it these days? -- aaron schwartzbard runningtwig@......
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Mike Tine
mike_tri71
Mar 6, 2009 5:50 pm
Whomever gets to the stockpile of dirty water bottles first, so it's about 50/50 between Karen and me. Teamwork! From: Debi Bernardes Sent: Friday, March 06,...
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katieman22
Mar 6, 2009 6:07 pm
If you don't have any plans tonight a bunch of us new triathletes are doing a fundraising event for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. It should be an awesome...
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Mike Tine
mike_tri71
Mar 6, 2009 6:39 pm
Whomever gets to the stockpile of dirty water bottles first, so it's about 50/50 between Karen and me. Teamwork! From: Debi Bernardes Sent: Friday, March 06,...
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Mike Tine
mike_tri71
Mar 6, 2009 6:40 pm
And referencing the comment on placement, I find that I have to put some form of lube on my skin under the belt if I'm going longer than about 5 miles. Like...
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carolinebconley
Mar 6, 2009 7:01 pm
The Ironman brand belts are on sale at the Target in Gainesville. I have the four bottle belt that I bought at the Gainesville Running Store and while I like...
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Charles Barnes
cbarnes_ingr
Mar 6, 2009 7:44 pm
Anyone up for some spring cleaning of those leg muscles? Its going to be super nice even early. I'm thinking an 8am start from Vienna. If left to my own...
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Debi Bernardes
grtrunner22485
Mar 6, 2009 7:58 pm
You all are invited down to King George for a 2-3 hour ride! 10 AM meet at the old King George High School (route 3/206 intersection). Debi From:...
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melissa hancock
melissa.hancock
Mar 6, 2009 8:07 pm
Hi, All; Does anyone have an old trail bike they plan to sell this summer? I am medium height (about 5'6) and would really like something to follow the kids...
