On May 11, 5:14 pm, Gino Zahnd wrote:
> There's a key word to focus on in that article: racing.
> In elite/pro level racing, weight definitely makes a difference.
> For light weight, carbon and Ti simply win over steel.
?? http://www.ultracycling.com/equipment/frames.html
this article was abou
On Mon, May 11, 2009 at 6:06 PM, MichaelH wrote:
>
> Even though I've done a bunch of 200K rides, mostly with lots of
> mountains, and usually around 7 hours; when I'm done I can't grasp why
> someone would want to ride one wheel length further. For the record,
> my last 200 K was two years ago
Even though I've done a bunch of 200K rides, mostly with lots of
mountains, and usually around 7 hours; when I'm done I can't grasp why
someone would want to ride one wheel length further. For the record,
my last 200 K was two years ago at the age of 63. Now I'm trying to
come back from foot su
I was on the Riv custom at the back of the pack. No hallucinations if
you ride at a nice, humane (14 mph) pace. Always tough to see Mike's
photos of open businesses (like the taco place in Independence) which
were closed by the time of my (much later) arrival. Only three women
on the ride (incl
There's a key word to focus on in that article: racing.
In elite/pro level racing, weight definitely makes a difference. For
light weight, carbon and Ti simply win over steel. :-)
-Gino "only owns steel bikes, even the racy ones" Zahnd
On Mon, May 11, 2009 at 1:50 PM, Patrick in VT wrote:
On May 11, 2:07 pm, "Ralph Rognstad Jr."
wrote:
> figure out what is right for you. I have picked up good tips on the
> UltraMarathon Cycling Association site:
>
> http://www.ultracycling.com/training/training.html
yes, there are some good tips there - but, this site highlights the
different a
On Mon, May 11, 2009 at 9:49 AM, Mike wrote:
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> Sorry, i just realized I totally put in the wrong finishing time. I
> think my brain was shot. I did the ride in 18hrs 44 mins. A strong
> ride if I say so myself but nowhere near 12hrs. I clearly don't want
> to misrepresent myself. I think the fa
Practice, desire and persistence.
The biggest key is learning how to fuel yourself for consistent
performace over long periods of time. At least it was for me.
Chocolate milk forever!!!
On 5/11/09, John Rikkers wrote:
> Do you need to be genetically gifted to perform at that level, or are thes
I'd recommend those of you interested in our weird little corner of
the cycling universe head on over to the Google randon group, and
www.rusa.org. Or read a few blogs. Mike's is a good one. Mine is
adequate. My friend Cecil's is also a good one. The Seattle
International Randonneurs website
I think training is slightly different for each rider, so you need to
figure out what is right for you. I have picked up good tips on the
UltraMarathon Cycling Association site:
http://www.ultracycling.com/training/training.html
PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> Well, I am suitably impressed. I doubt I'l
Do you need to be genetically gifted to perform at that level, or are these
feats the result of practice, desire and persistence?
On Sun, May 10, 2009 at 10:48 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery <
thill@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> When I signed in for a 200k last weekend, I noted that the 40 people
>
20 MPH for 12 hours... WOW
Dude! Chapeau, very impressive no wonder you were hallucinating for
the last 25. Thanks for the Photoset.
In reply to the sub thread I will be 45 in July. At 40 I did a double
centruy in one day (STP) I usually do a century or every other year.
This year I will try
My brain remains shot. I should add that the finishing times will be
posted on the OR Randonneurs website within a day or so. Here's a link
to their site if anyone is interested:
http://www.orrandonneurs.org/
Again, sorry for the confusion about the finishing time. I will say
that we knocked the
Sorry, i just realized I totally put in the wrong finishing time. I
think my brain was shot. I did the ride in 18hrs 44 mins. A strong
ride if I say so myself but nowhere near 12hrs. I clearly don't want
to misrepresent myself. I think the fastest time was like 13hrs 45
minutes but I could be wron
On May 10, 8:42 pm, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> Patrick "but riding fixed gives you an advantage of a factor of >10" Moore
I actually enjoy doing long distance fixed gear riding. it's like
having a built in pacing mechanism. and, unless the terrain is really
hilly, my finishing times aren't substan
when you think that you've been gyped the bearded lady comes and does a
double back flip" - John Hiatt
> From: tim...@bitstream.net
> Subject: [RBW] Re: 400k on Hilsen
> Date: Mon, 11 May 2009 08:30:54 -0500
> To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
>
>
> O
Well, I am suitably impressed. I doubt I'll ever be interested in
riding 250 miles, tho' one of these days I'd like to do my first
century; but I am certainly impressed at y'all's stamina. I'm an
agressive rider, but I don't ride more than 35 miles at a time (tho'
all my riding is fixed or ss off
On May 10, 2009, at 11:32 PM, benzzoy wrote:
> On May 10, 6:54 pm, Mike wrote:
>> [...] My
>> time for the event was 12hrs 44mins which qualified me for R70 honors
>> with 10 minutes to spare which was my goal. One guy, on a recumbent,
>> finished in just under 14hrs!
>
> You did 400 km (250 mil
When I signed in for a 200k last weekend, I noted that the 40 people
who signed in ahead of me were in general 15-30 years older (I'm 32).
Of the people who finished within the time limit, I was among the
last. The guy who finished a few minutes after me was about a year
younger than me, and may h
Yea, really! That's a very strong ride.
My best time for a 400K is 18 hours.
On Sun, May 10, 2009 at 11:32 PM, benzzoy wrote:
>
> On May 10, 6:54 pm, Mike wrote:
>> [...] My
>> time for the event was 12hrs 44mins which qualified me for R70 honors
>> with 10 minutes to spare which was my goal.
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On Sun, May 10, 2009 at 4:36 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> All of you riders who do double centuries and brevets (on heavy Rivs): how
> old are you?
>
> Patrick "seeking for any excuse" More
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Wow, way to put it in perspective!
On Sun, May 10, 2009 at 9:32 PM, benzzoy wrote:
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> On May 10, 6:54 pm, Mike wrote:
> > [...] My
> > time for the event was 12hrs 44mins which qualified me for R70 honors
> > with 10 minutes to spare which was my goal. One guy, on a recumbent,
> > finished in
Yeah, no doubt, Mike. You're a freaking mutant!
On Sun, May 10, 2009 at 9:32 PM, benzzoy wrote:
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>
> You did 400 km (250 miles) in 12 hrs 44 mins? That's an average speed
> of 19.5 mph. That's equivalent to a 5-hour century, but maintaining
> the same rate over 250 miles.
>
> My hats off to
On May 10, 6:54 pm, Mike wrote:
> [...] My
> time for the event was 12hrs 44mins which qualified me for R70 honors
> with 10 minutes to spare which was my goal. One guy, on a recumbent,
> finished in just under 14hrs!
You did 400 km (250 miles) in 12 hrs 44 mins? That's an average speed
of 19.5
It's not just cycling. The same applies to ultra running (50k, 50 miles,
100miles). Many of the competitors are the same ages listed here.
In a message dated 5/10/2009 8:38:07 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
proto...@gmail.com writes:
With
cycling, age doesn't seem to matter much...unless its
For a randonneur I'm on the younger side--42. There were times when I
was riding alone but for the most part I kept riding with various
folks that seemed to range in age from the late 20s to the... oh I'll
say mid to late 50s. The older guys were strong as hell. I think
there's a lot to say for ex
Thanks for the responses. I'm 54, and I guess I have no excuse.
Patrick "but riding fixed gives you an advantage of a factor of 10" Moore
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I'm 35, and have ridden centuries and want to start riding some
brevets next season. I know on my regular road route, the guys
passing me on their cervelos are usually older than my parents. With
cycling, age doesn't seem to matter much...unless its racing.
On May 10, 4:40 pm, Lynne Fitz wrote
(for the record, I did not do that particular ride. I have done
others ) I'm 53. My riding buddy who did the ride in just over 21
hours is, oh, 48. She rides a custom Sweetpea which weighs a ton.
More than my fully-loaded Bleriot. Two other women on the ride, at
least one in her 50's. Four wo
I've ridden some brevets and centuries on my (relatively) lightweight
Saluki. No doubles though.
I'll be 35 in June.
Bike weight: 24.5lbs w/fenders, front rack and Schmidt hub/light.
Here's a photo, minus the hub/light:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gzahnd/3352703418/sizes/l/
I could knock off
A young and handsome 61.
In a message dated 5/10/2009 5:36:53 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
bertin...@gmail.com writes:
All of you riders who do double centuries and brevets (on heavy Rivs): how
old are you?
Patrick "seeking for any excuse" More
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'm 42 so do I count as old? Or am I just a know-nothing whippersnapper?
Joe
Date: Sun, 10 May 2009 15:36:14 -0600
Subject: [RBW] Re: 400k on Hilsen
From: bertin...@gmail.com
To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
All of you riders who do double centuries and brevets (on heavy Rivs): how old
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PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> All of you riders who do double centuries and brevets (on heavy Rivs):
> how old are you?
>
> Patrick "seeking for any excuse" More
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I've done about 150 double centuries--I will be riding my 26th Davis
Double next weekend. I'm 49.
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On May 10, 2009, at 2:36 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote:
> All of you riders who do double centuries and brevets (on heavy
> Rivs): ho
Subject: [RBW] Re: 400k on Hilsen
All of you riders who do double centuries and brevets (on heavy Rivs): how
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That's some toughness there, Mike!
Brevet riders always amaze me as I'm usually wiped at 30 miles! You're
awesome!!!
DE
On Sun, May 10, 2009 at 10:56 AM, Mike wrote:
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> Yesterday I did my first 400k. Jeez, was that tough. The last 25 miles
> were totally psychedelic. My Hilsen performed well
Loved the slide show - looks like a beautiful day for some victorious
suffering!
On May 10, 11:04 am, rcnute wrote:
> Well done! I did a measly fifty yesterday (though it included Cougar
> Mountain, probably the toughest climb right around Seattle) on the
> Saluki and felt it. Got my first sun
Well done! I did a measly fifty yesterday (though it included Cougar
Mountain, probably the toughest climb right around Seattle) on the
Saluki and felt it. Got my first sunburn of the year too.
On May 10, 10:56 am, Mike wrote:
> Yesterday I did my first 400k. Jeez, was that tough. The last 25
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