Sick kids supercede mountain bike race participation
Well another of Kyle's races take place today (Douthat), another race I had on my calendar that I am going to miss. Damn shame too, nicest MTB course in the state. Henry wouldn't sleep last night and Ruthie woke up at 4:30 this morning vomiting. Ann got little sleep and so we will not be making it out there. I hadn't planned on racing - just wanted to sweep course and enjoy the day up there. Trying to save money for entry fees for Shenandoah Mountain 100 in September and Mountains of Misery (Memorial Day weekend) and a new HiFi Carbon Pro for next March.
The fun in going to races is in taking the family along - otherwise I don't get to spend any time with them. Planning to get a ride in though up at Mountain Lake this afternoon with Greg 'Squeeky' Hylton.
After riding with him - you might think he gets that nick name from his old thoroughly beat Klein hardtail. His buddies know better.
Guess we'll have to plan on doing a camping trip up to Douthat soon to make up for this weekend.
UPDATE: SUPER JUICE vs STAN'S
Well, I must say I am impressed with both right now. I am running on tires that are past their best service life - knobs are worn down to nuthin', they are looking pretty bad - but still holding air and the stuff is still sealing punctures.
It blows my minds that more folks don't run tubeless. I can't remember the last tube I installed on my Fuel. Need new tires - but my final upgrades to the roadie bike have tapped me out.
The roadie bike (Trek 5200) is sporting some new super chi-chi Bonty Race XXX stuff, a proper width VR h-bar, and fork with the proper rake. Mated this up to a super short Race X Lite stem (Thomson too long for my fit on this 54cm bike - I should be on a 52 - but this is a gift horse) and a sweet blue Chris King headset. New Michelin Krylion Carbon tires are mounted and am awaiting new Dura Ace brakes and front der.
Next year I may upgrade the shifting to DA 10 speed and new Bonty Race X wheelset. That will finish it up.
Just did my first big solo ride of the year with it this past Weds., finally attempted the Waiteville loop all the way counter-clockwise around Mtn. Lake, a distance of just over 65 miles. Did it on three water bottles and no pakpak.
One super tuff dirt road climb out of Clover Hollow, the dirt road climbout of Maggie Valley was easy. Beautiful ride, started at 9AM and rolled into Pembroke at 1PM, chatted with Steve-O at TO for a bit and got home by 2PM. Saw two turkeys up close and many deer. No dogs!
Gotta run - stuff to do.
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The fun in going to races is in taking the family along - otherwise I don't get to spend any time with them. Planning to get a ride in though up at Mountain Lake this afternoon with Greg 'Squeeky' Hylton.
After riding with him - you might think he gets that nick name from his old thoroughly beat Klein hardtail. His buddies know better.
Guess we'll have to plan on doing a camping trip up to Douthat soon to make up for this weekend.
UPDATE: SUPER JUICE vs STAN'S
Well, I must say I am impressed with both right now. I am running on tires that are past their best service life - knobs are worn down to nuthin', they are looking pretty bad - but still holding air and the stuff is still sealing punctures.
It blows my minds that more folks don't run tubeless. I can't remember the last tube I installed on my Fuel. Need new tires - but my final upgrades to the roadie bike have tapped me out.
The roadie bike (Trek 5200) is sporting some new super chi-chi Bonty Race XXX stuff, a proper width VR h-bar, and fork with the proper rake. Mated this up to a super short Race X Lite stem (Thomson too long for my fit on this 54cm bike - I should be on a 52 - but this is a gift horse) and a sweet blue Chris King headset. New Michelin Krylion Carbon tires are mounted and am awaiting new Dura Ace brakes and front der.
Next year I may upgrade the shifting to DA 10 speed and new Bonty Race X wheelset. That will finish it up.
Just did my first big solo ride of the year with it this past Weds., finally attempted the Waiteville loop all the way counter-clockwise around Mtn. Lake, a distance of just over 65 miles. Did it on three water bottles and no pakpak.
One super tuff dirt road climb out of Clover Hollow, the dirt road climbout of Maggie Valley was easy. Beautiful ride, started at 9AM and rolled into Pembroke at 1PM, chatted with Steve-O at TO for a bit and got home by 2PM. Saw two turkeys up close and many deer. No dogs!
Gotta run - stuff to do.
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posted by doubleB at 8:49 AM
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