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Re: Any cyclists?
« Reply #1050 on: April 27, 2025, 07:25:33 AM »
Rolling out today for the spring maiden voyage. I've missed riding but I dislike riding below 55/60F.

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Re: Any cyclists?
« Reply #1051 on: June 09, 2025, 08:57:44 AM »
Been going down a rabbit hole of watching Unbound Gravel 2025 videos on YouTube. The 350mi (XL) winner averaged 19+ MPH for the ride. The top of the 200 mi field averaged over 23 MPH for the race.  Really amazing endurance athletes:

https://youtu.be/KtZ8jPC2UFs?si=68VHLUf3wFteup8K
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Re: Any cyclists?
« Reply #1052 on: June 10, 2025, 12:02:54 PM »
Quote from: Sandstone Outcropping on June 09, 2025, 08:57:44 AM
Been going down a rabbit hole of watching Unbound Gravel 2025 videos on YouTube. The 350mi (XL) winner averaged 19+ MPH for the ride. The top of the 200 mi field averaged over 23 MPH for the race.  Really amazing endurance athletes:

https://youtu.be/KtZ8jPC2UFs?si=68VHLUf3wFteup8K

they might be aliens. genetically abnormal for sure.

Have a couple friends starting off on the Tour Divide friday, looking forward to following along that crazy stuff. I was happy to hit 2000 miles for the year so far, and they will be riding more than that over 2 weeks
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Re: Any cyclists?
« Reply #1053 on: June 10, 2025, 12:55:52 PM »
Catchacold, that is really great! Share some highlights from your year so far
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Re: Any cyclists?
« Reply #1054 on: June 10, 2025, 12:56:27 PM »
Quote from: Catchacold on June 10, 2025, 12:02:54 PM
Quote from: Sandstone Outcropping on June 09, 2025, 08:57:44 AM
Been going down a rabbit hole of watching Unbound Gravel 2025 videos on YouTube. The 350mi (XL) winner averaged 19+ MPH for the ride. The top of the 200 mi field averaged over 23 MPH for the race.  Really amazing endurance athletes:

https://youtu.be/KtZ8jPC2UFs?si=68VHLUf3wFteup8K

they might be aliens. genetically abnormal for sure.

Have a couple friends starting off on the Tour Divide friday, looking forward to following along that crazy stuff. I was happy to hit 2000 miles for the year so far, and they will be riding more than that over 2 weeks
Amazing. That is a ton of riding.
I watched this POV video last night. It is insane to me how fast they are riding in crowded conditions, esp on narrow downhills with loose gravel, rocks, mud.

https://youtu.be/7976ne2KPks?si=UWg5x5q37XaZsy0y
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Re: Any cyclists?
« Reply #1055 on: June 10, 2025, 01:47:44 PM »
Thinking about getting a bike since moving to NWA but I probably won't.
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Re: Any cyclists?
« Reply #1056 on: June 10, 2025, 02:51:43 PM »
Quote from: Institutional Control on June 10, 2025, 01:47:44 PM
Thinking about getting a bike since moving to NWA but I probably won't.

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Re: Any cyclists?
« Reply #1057 on: June 10, 2025, 03:15:52 PM »
Quote from: mocat on June 10, 2025, 12:55:52 PM
Catchacold, that is really great! Share some highlights from your year so far

I've probably posted about it before, but rode McKenzie pass last weekend before it opens to cars. I don't have a road bike, but it's a beautiful ride without traffic. The squiggly line on the left is fun to bomb down. About seven miles, 2000 feet vertical.



Mt Washington and my road bike.




A couple weeks ago, trail ride up to the snow line.



Some hiking, climbing over downed trees to get to the view point. I can almost see my house from here!

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Re: Any cyclists?
« Reply #1058 on: June 11, 2025, 08:01:31 AM »
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Re: Any cyclists?
« Reply #1059 on: June 11, 2025, 06:56:46 PM »
That's fantastic.

I've been a lazy old man this year. My miles are far too low for it to be June.

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Re: Any cyclists?
« Reply #1060 on: June 12, 2025, 09:09:21 AM »
Damn catchacold, Oregon/pnw is really paradise for cycling
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Re: Any cyclists?
« Reply #1061 on: June 12, 2025, 09:10:05 AM »
Quote from: IPA4Me on June 11, 2025, 06:56:46 PM
That's fantastic.

I've been a lazy old man this year. My miles are far too low for it to be June.

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Yeah and now it's too hot
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Re: Any cyclists?
« Reply #1062 on: June 13, 2025, 04:35:29 PM »
Mira is already the winner of the Tour Divide imo 🐕

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Re: Any cyclists?
« Reply #1063 on: June 14, 2025, 02:27:37 PM »
did 22 miles on dirt/gravel with some buds this morning. felt good.
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Re: Any cyclists?
« Reply #1064 on: August 08, 2025, 08:58:50 AM »
https://youtu.be/4MBtrq-N56k?si=F1L-7D7KNd6D3pUq

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Re: Any cyclists?
« Reply #1065 on: August 08, 2025, 12:07:17 PM »
Quote from: GregKSU1027 on August 08, 2025, 08:58:50 AM
https://youtu.be/4MBtrq-N56k?si=F1L-7D7KNd6D3pUq

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Interesting concept for a youtube video. If they were looking for a "solid commuter bike" any bike shop sells one for $500ish. (I'm sure these guys know that, they just wanted to make a video that would get engagement).
The best $300 you can spend on outdoor gear is the difference between a $200 department store bike and an entry-level "bike shop" bike - Trek, Specialized, Kona, whatever -- it is just a quantum leap in quality and enjoyability between those two. Even with $1K in component upgrades, that Huffy frame weighs more than an M1 Abrams tank.
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Re: Any cyclists?
« Reply #1066 on: August 09, 2025, 12:30:22 PM »
Went to Haddam, KS this morning where they were holding the Haddam Hounds Hundy (100k) gravel ride this morning. I opted for the “Half Hound” 50k ride. Finished in 2:38. Grabbed some B and G and a Busch Light at the Haddam Cafe for recovery after the ride. 10/10 recommend.
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