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cmsuter 12-19-10 12:32 PM

Must do races
 
What are some of the must do races state side? Or for some of us, the races to put on the wish list.

Bob Dopolina 12-19-10 12:42 PM

Paris-Roubaix.

cmsuter 12-19-10 12:50 PM

I was thinking more along the lines of, I don't know, the Giro.

cmsuter 12-19-10 12:52 PM


Originally Posted by cmsuter (Post 11954686)
What are some of the must do races state side? Or for some of us, the races to put on the wish list.


Originally Posted by Bob Dopolina (Post 11954718)
Paris-Roubaix.


And did I mention...FAIL

Bob Dopolina 12-19-10 01:17 PM


Originally Posted by cmsuter (Post 11954753)
And did I mention...FAIL

State side? What is this state you speak of?

Do you mean counties? Or provinces? Or do you mean 'state' as in nation state.

Langkowi is a race I never did but really wanted to. That would be high on my list.

I did the Tour of Okinawa twice and that was pretty cool. I'd add it otherwise.

I wish I could have done Quatar but it really came into its own as a race long after I would have been able.

Racing the Tour of South China Seas was awesome. Having people 5 deep at the barricades clamoring for an autograph is a boost to the legs even if it was only because I was a white face. I'd add that for those who haven't been there.

I need to think about some more...

Bob Dopolina 12-19-10 01:18 PM


Originally Posted by cmsuter (Post 11954747)
I was thinking more along the lines of, I don't know, the Giro.

Is that what you mean by 'state side'? Explain.

cmsuter 12-19-10 01:32 PM

I apologize for not making the point of the thread clear. I was meaning to say, what are some good must do races in the US. The giro comment was my pathetic attempt at sarcasm, and for that I give myself a :facepalm:

veloboy971 12-19-10 03:07 PM

I can think of one right off the top of my head...The Swamp Classic in Gainesville, FL on Feb 5 and 6 of 2011 :)

kensuf 12-19-10 05:03 PM


Originally Posted by veloboy971 (Post 11955228)
I can think of one right off the top of my head...The Swamp Classic in Gainesville, FL on Feb 5 and 6 of 2011 :)

Flyer or it doesn't exist. :)

kensuf 12-19-10 05:03 PM

Athens Twilight. But it's probably better to be a spectator, I've got three friends that broke bikes in that race.

ericm979 12-19-10 05:36 PM

Everest Challenge
Mt Washington
Mt Evans
Mt Haleakala
Death Valley stage race

My list is probably not like other people's.

You might specify what kinds of races you're interested in.

TheKillerPenguin 12-19-10 05:51 PM

Tour of the Gila
Tour of the Battenkill

veloboy971 12-19-10 06:46 PM


Originally Posted by kensuf (Post 11955817)
Flyer or it doesn't exist. :)

Flyer is under construction ;)

Grumpy McTrumpy 12-19-10 07:15 PM

there is a race up Mt. Haleakala?

jwible 12-19-10 07:26 PM


Originally Posted by kensuf (Post 11955821)
Athens Twilight. But it's probably better to be a spectator, I've got three friends that broke bikes in that race.

I'm going to give a go at the qualifier this year. My ridding buddy raced last year and loved.

Anniston is another biggie for the SE.

Matt2.8NJ 12-19-10 07:53 PM

Tour of Somerville... 'cause it's where I live :)

ericm979 12-19-10 08:05 PM


Originally Posted by Grumpy McTrumpy (Post 11956478)
there is a race up Mt. Haleakala?

There was a USCF race but I'm not sure it's still being held. There's still a fred race though.

petalpower 12-19-10 08:15 PM


Originally Posted by ericm979 (Post 11955990)
Everest Challenge
Mt Washington
Mt Evans
Mt Haleakala
Death Valley stage race

My list is probably not like other people's.

You might specify what kinds of races you're interested in.

I'll be doing Mt. Evans this year. Hope I'm not over my head.

ericm979 12-19-10 08:25 PM


Originally Posted by petalpower (Post 11956717)
I'll be doing Mt. Evans this year. Hope I'm not over my head.

Don't try to eat at altitude. I got tunnel vision and it took forever for my breathing to catch up.

petalpower 12-19-10 09:29 PM


Originally Posted by ericm979 (Post 11956760)
Don't try to eat at altitude. I got tunnel vision and it took forever for my breathing to catch up.

Thanks for the advice!! I plan on trying to do a few rides ( if possible - weather permitting ) before the race as I've never ridden higher than 10,500.

rkwaki 12-20-10 06:44 AM


Originally Posted by kensuf (Post 11955821)
Athens Twilight. But it's probably better to be a spectator, I've got three friends that broke bikes in that race.

I will be doing Twilight and the Roswell race the following day this year with about 1/2 my team.

BTW if it ain't breakin' you ain't trying hard enough :)

rkwaki 12-20-10 06:45 AM


Originally Posted by jwible (Post 11956516)
I'm going to give a go at the qualifier this year. My ridding buddy raced last year and loved.

Anniston is another biggie for the SE.

What's the qualifier 3K - drop the hammer my friend you can do it - 3k tt leave it all out there

kensuf 12-20-10 06:54 AM


Originally Posted by rkwaki (Post 11957851)
I will be doing Twilight and the Roswell race the following day this year with about 1/2 my team.

BTW if it ain't breakin' you ain't trying hard enough :)

I'll be there cheering you on. Actually I'll be cheering the Gutt on, but I'll still be one of the rabid spectators shouting at the top of my lungs. :)

gsteinb 12-20-10 06:59 AM


Originally Posted by Matt2.8NJ (Post 11956623)
Tour of Somerville... 'cause it's where I live :)

That's like saying "what I really want is to spend a holiday weekend in the hospital."

MDcatV 12-20-10 07:56 AM

how far are your parents willing to drive you ?


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