I’m in that picture! Free beer (just one beer) for the first person to be able to identify me.
I’ll be riding my 44x20 SS, but wondering whether to bring the 24"x3.45" slicks (mounted on 2.5" wide rims) or the skinny-ass roadieboy 700x25 tires. Hmm, tough decision: excellent cornering grip, or pinchflats???
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You need to toss a rigid fork on your access, homie.
I been thinking about it. Its a commuter now and I ride it with the fork locked out. A rigid fork and skinny tires would make it better for the commute.
I been thinking about it. Its a commuter now and I ride it with the fork locked out. A rigid fork and skinny tires would make it better for the commute.
Not to mention it'll be more reliable, lighter, more responsive, quicker reacting when dodging and weaving the stupid that happens.
A buddy of mine had GREAT luck with big apples (2.3) on his xtracycle, and marathons (32c) on his long haul trucker for daily commuting duties. I just wore out CX tires and used those!
I'm waiting for the day when you decide to get a road bike....
AAANNNDDDD to make this NOT totally off topic... There is some talk by some of the more adventurous riders to start at the parking lot, head to Livermore, ride up mines and down mt hammie... could be fun... Could be full of pain and suffering. I haven't done any big road rides recently so I'm not sure what my limits are at the moment!
Kind of intimidated by a 50 mi/5k ride. Best Ive done is 38 mi/3k and I was shot! Wondering if I should just do the granny section and start at Grant.
I bet you'll be fine. Bring food/water and layers based upon weather, the average grade is like 5%-6% most of the way, so its pretty easy, just... long. Food is important, pacing is, although you do have a downhill about 1/3'd of the way up.
Big rides like this are easier when you have lots of other people doing it as well!
50 miles sounds like a very long haul. I've done 100 km in a day on a road bike, but that was a long time ago... I'll probably join in for the granny section.
Rho and I will be rolling on skinny knobbies. And dis is da' troof.
Originally Posted by paulney
50 miles sounds like a very long haul. I've done 100 km in a day on a road bike, but that was a long time ago... I'll probably join in for the granny section.
It really isn't that bad. It's 25 miles up and 25 miles down. Who's bringing bar mitts or pogies for the descent???
50 miles sounds like a very long haul. I've done 100 km in a day on a road bike, but that was a long time ago... I'll probably join in for the granny section.
It's not bad, but can get tough because the steepest climbs are at the end. It gradually gets steeper.
Also, regardless of what people say, these guys are fast. I can do the 50, but it takes me about 5 hours to do so. Most of these guys bang it out, at their casual pace, in 3.
If you want to join in the festivities, start at Grant Ranch, or start at the lot and turn around at the 5mi sign.
One of these days when i get around to not being lazy, I'm gonna toss the 25's on the cx bike.
Yeah, I think I'm gonna smarten up and throw on some road tires. With that gigantic 30" wide DH riser bar I have on my CX bike, I'm gonna get so much love from skinny purist roadies.
I'm waiting for the day when you decide to get a road bike....
I've already decided, the tricky part is getting a third new bike in less than two months past my wife.
Originally Posted by NuckingFuts
Kind of intimidated by a 50 mi/5k ride. Best Ive done is 38 mi/3k and I was shot! Wondering if I should just do the granny section and start at Grant.
Originally Posted by paulney
50 miles sounds like a very long haul. I've done 100 km in a day on a road bike, but that was a long time ago... I'll probably join in for the granny section.
DO IT! its not as bad as it sounds. I did it last year for the first time and had a great time. You just need to set an easy pace and motor along. Besides it'll be a Team Social Pace ride so no racing or dropping anyone. There was plenty of food and beer left when we got to the party.
Originally Posted by IAmHolland
Also, regardless of what people say, these guys are fast. I can do the 50, but it takes me about 5 hours to do so. Most of these guys bang it out, at their casual pace, in 3.
Who are these fast guys you are carrying on about? It took me close to 5 hours, 4:50 to be exact, to get up and back. Granted I'll be faster this year but certainly won't be getting any KOMs.
You were the true grit rider last year, When I saw you still gutting it out to the top while I was on my way down. I thought damn, props to Holland, I would have quit a long time ago. Just don't get lost this year!
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Originally Posted by snowjnky
Actually, I believe he was there for the 2012 ride.
Who are these fast guys you are carrying on about? It took me close to 5 hours, 4:50 to be exact, to get up and back. Granted I'll be faster this year but certainly won't be getting any KOMs. 
