Woohoo, signed up for my first time at WOR. 25 mile SS.
Prepare to suffer.randyharris said:Woohoo, signed up for my first time at WOR. 25 mile SS.
Geared is bad enough....but on a SS? That's just crazy talk.:crazy:Enel said:Prepare to suffer.
B, I don't know about the 50, I don't want any part of that, but I can tell you that with the 25, having done it SS and geared, that it is EASIER on an SS! Better to just hammer those climbs, than sit and spin until you lose your will to live! Hard to believe, I know, but truly, it's SO much climbing, that anything that helps get that part over with, is a Godsend!!!WhiskersOfDeath said:Geared is bad enough....but on a SS? That's just crazy talk.:crazy:
As a rigid SS newbie, and my riding schedule - I honestly don't think I could finish the WOR 50 in any reasonable time. I don't manage to make the time to get out on long rides like that... I think the 25 will be plenty hard enough for me on the rigid ss as it is.Grunion said:No 50?
You will be fine.randyharris said:As a rigid SS newbie, and my riding schedule - I honestly don't think I could finish the WOR 50 in any reasonable time. I don't manage to make the time to get out on long rides like that... I think the 25 will be plenty hard enough for me on the rigid ss as it is.
For those that have ridden the 25 before, how is the steepness of the climbs compared to say Bell or Windgate? I can look at grades on my software, but that doesn't always tell the full story. Plus Prescott is at far higher elevation than the Phoenix Metro area - that definitely takes it out of you.
Yikes. That is nutz.TacoBeer said:I just signed up, holy crap did the price go up. This may be the last year I do this event, $102 for an amateur race is too much, shame.
Agreed.dtownmtb said:For those who want to REALLY experience the trails around Prescott, two weeks earlier (April 16) is the Prescott Monstercross http://rockyroad5050.wordpress.com/pm/.
This is my favorite of the AES races that I've done so far. It hits all the best trails while doing a big loop around Prescott. And for those of us with budgetary constraints - it's free!
If nothing else, you can consider it training for the Whiskey.
--Jeff
Todd likes the $$$$. $102 for this race is just stoopid IMO, but to each his own. Have a great time:thumbsup:TacoBeer said:I just signed up, holy crap did the price go up. This may be the last year I do this event, $102 for an amateur race is too much, shame.
FYI: you can watch most pro bike races for free This one included.idaz said:I'll probably bite the bullet and pay it this year, 50SS. I need to improve on last year's poor performance.
I figure the price increase is buying my ticket to the pro race the following day. I've never seen one and this is the cheapest way to see the big boys (and girls) roll.
I hope the show is worth it!
Cheers,
M
For the 25, the climbs will be fine. I'd say similar to the McDowells, but if memory serves, not as long.randyharris said:As a rigid SS newbie, and my riding schedule - I honestly don't think I could finish the WOR 50 in any reasonable time. I don't manage to make the time to get out on long rides like that... I think the 25 will be plenty hard enough for me on the rigid ss as it is.
For those that have ridden the 25 before, how is the steepness of the climbs compared to say Bell or Windgate? I can look at grades on my software, but that doesn't always tell the full story. Plus Prescott is at far higher elevation than the Phoenix Metro area - that definitely takes it out of you.
that's a good steep grade up towards the top, and of course miles shorter.skinny-tire said:For the 25, the climbs will be fine. I'd say similar to the McDowells, but if memory serves, not as long.
Something I'm more familiar with that I think is comparable in terms of grade is that climb that heads due east on T100, as you cross under the Cave Creek tunnel. The trail that parallels the side street off CC.
I'm thinking more the stuff that is lower on the climb. Based on your comment, I'm assuming you're looking for something to ride to train then? Two words: Shaw Butte X 5.randyharris said:that's a good steep grade up towards the top, and of course miles shorter.
I was gonna do it this year but now, not so much. Todd raised the rate to help pay the PRO purse of $20k. Money's on the line so watch how many pro's line up and pound each other for it. $102 is a lot of moola for one SAG stop and a whole lot of suffering.TacoBeer said:I just signed up, holy crap did the price go up. This may be the last year I do this event, $102 for an amateur race is too much, shame.
And like most pro races you won't see much of the race, but you should be able to mingle with them:thumbsup:Enel said:FYI: you can watch most pro bike races for free This one included.
The city of Prescott must have kicked in some cold hard cash towards the Pro Class purse,no? Todd's bringing a few thousand folks to town who will be spending plenty of $$$ at the local level. The bars, restaraunts, hotels and other downtown establishments will be the big winners.:thumbsup:Cato said:I was gonna do it this year but now, not so much. Todd raised the rate to help pay the PRO purse of $20k. Money's on the line so watch how many pro's line up and pound each other for it. $102 is a lot of moola for one SAG stop and a whole lot of suffering.