Nabble - VT Bike Stuff

Re: tour de gap

2008-07-24T16:01:36Z

No sleep the night before and 75 miles don't mix well. I will be seeing you and the rest of the blue jerseys there on Saturday.

Re: tour de gap

2008-07-24T13:11:51Z

I guess not, and weird enough I wasnt even sore. How about you? I did'nt see you on sunday, was it also sock drawer day for you? That was one excuse I heard. Are you going to be there on saturday? I hope we have a lot of blue jersey's there.

Re: tour de gap

2008-07-24T12:55:48Z

Not enough miles last weekend?

Re: tour de gap

2008-07-24T05:56:30Z

YOO HOO only two days left!

Re: tour de gap

2008-07-21T19:26:50Z

Hi Scott,

Sorry, no steamboat on this one... here is the map to the Tour de Gap:

http://www.scribd.com/doc/3768961/Tour-de-Gap-Maps-2008

We look forward to riding with you Saturday!

Re: tour de gap

2008-07-21T11:18:30Z

what is the route for the Tour de Gap? Will steamboat be involved?

I'm coming in from houston and cant wait to see some elevation!

Re: saturday ride

2008-07-20T21:49:54Z

I showed a few minutes late to the shop at 8:05 and there was no one there so I did a solo 70 mile pre-ride...good ride though

Re: saturday ride

2008-07-20T20:00:48Z

Come on G-Man, 22+ mph on day one and two of the MS150 this weekend. You should be able to hang OK next Sat.

So what is the mileage and course going to be?

Re: saturday ride

2008-07-20T16:39:17Z

Did y'all get to ride yesterday? We had a great ride with the Journey of Hope (we just went 60 - out 36, up 283 to Baird, the I20 access back to the zoo), and can't wait to ride with them again next year. If I don't see you this week, I'll see you next saturday, and see if we can hang in with the cat 1, 2 and 3's.

Re: sunday ride?

2008-07-20T15:24:17Z

Sorry, JW... I didn't get a chance to get on the forum, but we did ride... unless it's posted that we're NOT riding, there will "almost" always be someone to ride with on sunday @ 2pm... and we usually don't head out until 10-15 after for those of us (myself included) that may be running behind. Hope to see you out on the next ride!

sunday ride?

2008-07-19T20:33:07Z

Anyone doing the Sun. ride tomorrow at 2pm?

Re: saturday ride

2008-07-18T20:43:15Z

I second Gaylons motion...20-21 is close to what the peloton will average on next saturday... I think the main peloton group I was in averaged 22-23 in last year's race with little wind. anyways... I plan to do the main loop starting from the shop at 8am...your welcome to join...maybe collectively we can attain the 20-21 mile pace...I'm game to try

Saturday - ZOO - Journey of Hope Ride!

2008-07-18T17:32:04Z

We were originally planning to meet @ VT Bike Stuff @ 7am... however, we will be meeting @ the zoo @ 630am to link up with the Journey of Hope cyclists heading across the nation through Abilene up 36 to Stephenville. All are welcome to join us on this unique experience. Most will ride 10-30 miles out with them, then loop back to Abilene... Bring plenty of fluids and road food!

Re: saturday ride

2008-07-18T17:27:27Z

We were originally planning to meet @ VT Bike Stuff @ 7am... however, we will be meeting @ the zoo @ 630am to link up with the Journey of Hope cyclists heading across the nation through Abilene up 36 to Stephenville. You are welcome to join us on this unique experience.

We will ride some of the TDG loop on our sunday afternoon ride too.

Tom

Re: saturday ride

2008-07-18T10:47:17Z

Moderate 20 -21mph? Man thats smokin, unless of course your that fast, I however only wish I could run that course at that speed, Have fun though and hopefully we will all get to meet up next saturday. Have a great weekend everyone!

saturday ride

2008-07-18T08:06:59Z

is anyone planning to preride the buffalo gap route tomorrow? if so i am planning on driving in from brownwood and riding it at a moderate 20-21mph pace, attacking hill hard. email me scotmorrismd@verizon.net if you want to join me.

Death Penalty to the Dopers!

2008-07-17T08:38:45Z

Well, maybe that's a little harsh... I say they should be forced to finish the rest of the Tour on a flat bar single speed hybrid bike with broken spokes and no brakes, wearing a turtle neck wool sweater stating that they cheated and 1970's running shorts with no chamois... wearing flip flops... and sardines rotting in the seat tube... then equip all the fans with rotten produce to fling at them as they really suffer thru the alps behind the real racers!

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Re: #^%$ dogs

2008-07-15T19:42:44Z

That sucks for a newbie! Heck it sucks for anybody to have a dog take you out. Hope he heals up OK and continues to ride. So what did the dog owner have to say in his defense? His bark's worse than his bite?

MS150 - 3 day countdown!

Re: Roll call for HHH

2008-07-14T19:53:36Z

I will be there, looking at the older dudes cat this year.
This is an event worth your expense.

MS150 this weekend

Lance and I went over to Angelo last Thursday for the montly 12 mile SABA RTT = Lance 3rd, and I managed to hang on for a 4th place finish.

Re: Roll call for HHH

2008-07-14T06:49:21Z

I will be doing the HHH race, get ready guys, this is a fast one!

#^%$ dogs

2008-07-13T15:25:13Z

Man have I told you how bad I hate dogs that are left out to terrorize cyclist!! Today a friend of mine who I have been trying to get into cycling went out on a 25 mile ride when we went past this house and we seen a dog on our left start to come out but not fast enough to catch us when just ahead of us another more aggressive sob came out at a sprinters pace and ran right in front of my buddy causing him to crash(on the bike Ijust loaned him) he had pretty bad road rash and I had several good words for the dogs owner after I got done throwing rocks (at the dog) and letting the owner know this his dog should either be trained to stay in the yard or fenced in the yard. I will probably feel bad for the way I talked to the dogs owner later but right now I'm still furious (heck I dont think I can spell either), it must be the redneck vocabulary I have been using. Well anyway thanks for letting me vent and thank you taking the time to read this.

Re: tour de gap

2008-07-12T04:50:48Z

Levi was gonna try to make it if he could get away from work this morning too. I will try to get in the 50 mile loop sunday @ 2pm (gotta go to church sunday morning).

Sorry to hear about the C Park deal... hopefully when you meet with them you'll get some grace!

Tom

Re: tour de gap

2008-07-11T21:25:06Z

Tom,
Thanks for the call, I tried to call you back but no answer. Unfortunately I have to work periodically this weekend...I thought I might have time on Saturday for a long ride but it turns out Sunday is more flexible...I originally thought I would have more time on Saturday mid morning but my schedule for the weekend changed this afternoon.
The cross ride situation is in a bit of flux. Unfortunately, the folks that own and run Centennial Park saw the post on the Biketown Blog and are not too keen on a group ride there. I still want to personally meet with the coordinator but it doesn't presently look good. I have some other venues in mind but I may need to change the day/time of the ride to the weekend for those areas.
I plan to do the first 50 mile loop of Tour de Gap Sunday morning if you or anyone else is interested...

Re: Saturday Morning ride "7AM"

2008-07-11T17:06:45Z

There will NOW be a 7am AND an 8am ride this saturday! We had enough people to do both, especially some of our riders from out west that couldn't make it @ 7am. The 8am group may be the faster pace, but I am glad to have the excuse to cut back early or ride slower if needed... both rides are still NO DROP rides - meaning, you will not be left behind by yourself.

From forum: Group Rides

Re: tour de gap

2008-07-11T08:15:02Z

#1. We've had a lot of riders starting earlier because of the heat.

#2. Gives us another hour on the road before opening the shop.

If 8am still works better for you, I can send that group off, and then ride with you and others that want to ride at that time. I would prefer the extra hour of sleep, too!

Also, any progress on the friday night cyclocross? Call me or stop by, as I have some other things to run by you.

Tom

Re: tour de gap

2008-07-10T20:49:14Z

Why so early?

Re: tour de gap

2008-07-10T19:58:58Z

We'll be previewing the 48 mile course this Saturday morning, leaving VT Bike Stuff @ 7am... see the post for group rides for more details! All are welcome to join in the fun, and bring a friend (and plenty of fluids)!

Tom

Re: Roll call for HHH

2008-07-10T19:53:46Z

As much as I'd like to take a leisurely 100 mile "tour", I will probably do the cat 5 race with y'all (not looking forward to the pain). It's not really suffering when you're with a great team and great friends, right?

Saturday Morning ride "7AM"

2008-07-10T19:46:33Z

To get in more miles in less heat, and by popular demand, the Saturday rides will begin @ 7am @ VT Bike Stuff. For those that are not going to the Peach Pedal, we will leave the shop, head to Buffalo Gap, then ride the 48 mile course and head back to the shop. There will be some riders that will peel off for a shorter distance and slower pace, and some may complete the whole 70 mile route.

Next weekend, we several riders heading to the MS 150 in Midland... inquire @ VT Bike Stuff if you'd like to participate, or sponsor some of the riders.

To quote AC/DC - RIDE ON!

Tom

From forum: Group Rides

Re: Roll call for HHH

2008-07-09T17:00:12Z

I'm in. I did the 100 mile endurance ride last year. Doing the 100K Cat. 5 race this year.
Richard

Roll call for HHH

2008-07-09T12:25:58Z

O.k. lets see who all is going. This is my first year, how about everyone else? And where is the results from the tri guys?

Re: ALL CLUBS BICYCLE RIDE - NOLAN - JULY 5TH!

2008-07-03T20:37:12Z

We will be meeting @ the VT parking lot to load vehicles and depart by 6am... if you would like to share a ride, please let me know ASAP!

Re: Racing updates?

2008-07-03T05:11:35Z

Mike and John Paul did the 70.3, and Pat Mullen did the sprint... I will try to get them to tell the tale of Buffalo Springs!

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Re: Racing updates?

2008-07-02T20:22:06Z

Anyone know how Mike did in the tri up in Lubbock last weekend? Did anyone else from VT race?

Have a safe holiday weekend folks!

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Re: Team Frames

2008-06-27T08:30:22Z

SRAM RED and Zipp 404's!