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Brand New Maryland Bicycle Baby!!!!

I picked it up today after work! :D

http://www.biggrizzly.com/biking/giant_tcr_c1_2006_day1.jpg

This rig is smokin'
I took it for a short spin down the block and back. I'm going to break it in tomorow on that Team In Training ride! I can't wait.
:beer:

^^^^^

Hey, she's a beaut', mate!

Seriously, have fun. I hope you like your TCR as much as I do mine.

Awesome bike!! Congrats to you!

Did I miss the thread about the ride? Scrolling back back and back...

Did I miss the thread about the ride? Scrolling back back and back...

Kinda sorta. I am leaving from my parents house in Cape St. Claire at 8:30. If you could make it here you could ride along :)

-D

I'm back in Essex. I'll write a longer ride report later. Right now, all I want is a hot cup of soup, soak under a hot shower, and a nap. I'm definitely sick. Throat is scratchy and burning and my upper chest feels like it's filled with cotton, and I feel like I need to cough up a fur ball.

My final mileage total is 92.6 miles.

L8ter.

We did twenty today out of the Park & Ride in Davidsonville. Great ride and a few good hills to get the heart pumping!!

I'm back in Essex. I'll write a longer ride report later. Right now, all I want is a hot cup of soup, soak under a hot shower, and a nap. I'm definitely sick. Throat is scratchy and burning and my upper chest feels like it's filled with cotton, and I feel like I need to cough up a fur ball.

My final mileage total is 92.6 miles.

L8ter.


Well ya did good anyhow.

After I get the kids to bed later tonight I will write up a full report with pictures.

Legs are a bit sore, but I am still tempted to do a short easy roller spin tonight just so they don't get too tight.

-D

I posted a ride report over in the road forum

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?p=3920757#post3920757

-D

I posted a ride report over in the road forum

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?p=3920757#post3920757

-D

Nice ride guys. I was out(not biking ) at 8. It was very cold at that time(20's). I thought about the you 3. As the day warmed I wished I had gone. Since I commute so often in cold I chose not to ride below freezing for recreational rides. No racer w/ a cold, I might have been able to keep up. Grreeat trip report

Motionbased came back up, so here is the ride

http://trail.motionbased.com/trail/activity/2132891

Hope you are feeling better today NoRacer

-D

I had to drive home from the BWI MARC station yesterday,
. :D

Hey Maxine: I ride MARC(camden line/St denis stop) do you bike to the station? I've been trying to get MARC to allow bikes onto the cars. They were thinking about it until Sec Flanagan took over. Now that Ehrlich et al. are gone we have a new Sec of Transportation. It's time to bug him about bikes, he's been in office for a month:-) If you ever ride the Camden/St Denis look for me, I'll have a bike helmet.
Charlie
PS commute wasn't too bad this AM a little sloppy, no shoulders.

I’m kicking myself now for not joining you guys. I don’t know what it is about this winter but I have been having off and on temperature issues that I did not experience last year. Sometimes I fine over a wide temperature range and other times I am not.

NoRacer I hope you feel better.

Hey Maxine: I ride MARC(camden line/St denis stop) do you bike to the station? I've been trying to get MARC to allow bikes onto the cars. They were thinking about it until Sec Flanagan took over. Now that Ehrlich et al. are gone we have a new Sec of Transportation. It's time to bug him about bikes, he's been in office for a month:-) If you ever ride the Camden/St Denis look for me, I'll have a bike helmet.
Charlie
PS commute wasn't too bad this AM a little sloppy, no shoulders.

Back in the day, when I used to live in Pasadena and work in D.C., I rode the MARC every day (Penn Line) from BWI. But that other day was just a one-time thing -- I had to go to a conference at the Omni Shoreham Hotel (conveniently located a block from the Woodley Park/Adams Morgan Metro stop!) I never tried to bike to the MARC -- I didn't get back into cycling again until after I was no longer working in D.C.

My hat is off to you dedicated commuters. A very long time ago, I lived in England for 4 years and did not own a car, and cycled everywhere. But I only lived about three miles from work, and I didn't have to look nice when I got there! :) I did enjoy it, though. Right now I live much too far from where I work (41 miles one-way, via interstate roads), but I'll probably be moving in May, so I'm keeping the bike commute possibility in mind as I'm starting to think about where I should go.

(41 miles one-way, via interstate roads), but I'll probably be moving in May, so I'm keeping the bike commute possibility in mind as I'm starting to think about where I should go.

That's a chunk of miles. Commuting by bike and train has been one of the best changes I have ever made in my life. I no longer fear going towards DC. Sometimes the train is late or slow but I ain't driving. I also can look a little frumpy when I arrive at work and often do. I am also fortunate to have a shower when needs dictate. Hope your move allows you to bike commute.

No Racer has been quiet...the bug must have put him down!

No Racer has been quiet...the bug must have put him down!

Stayed home Monday and Tuesday. I'm at work today, but I've got a serious sinus leak. Gross!

Coughing has subsided for the most part, but if I were to get out on the bike in the cold air, I'm sure I'd resurrect it.

I'm hoping I'll be ready to ride by the weekend.

Hi locals. Saw a picture today on Sunspot of a woman walking her dog around Lake Montebello. Is the area open for riding yet? They closed it for a few years back for work - whats up with that area?
Thanks

Here is a little hour-and-a-half training ride I did yesterday after work. This route works pretty well early and late season when one is forced by short days to ride during rush hour. Most of the route goes against the prevailing traffic (excepting heading out on Providence Road but once over the beltway, traffic is light).

This loop has several good climbs with Notchcliff (aptly named) being the biggie.

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/notchcliffshorty

Hi locals. Saw a picture today on Sunspot of a woman walking her dog around Lake Montebello. Is the area open for riding yet? They closed it for a few years back for work - whats up with that area?
Thanks

I don't know but I am certain someone at this site will have the info. It's the Baltimore bicycling club
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/bbctalk/
If you have trouble posting a Q let me know and I will do it for you.

Folks: March 1...Spring is in the air!

^^^ I put the question out on the BikeHon list and will probably hear something back in 48 hours. If not I can swing by there this weekend and check it out.

^^^ I put the question out on the BikeHon list and will probably hear something back in 48 hours. If not I can swing by there this weekend and check it out.

:roflmao:

Is there a link for it?

^^^ http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/bikehon/

Thanks Barry.

For those interested in a century (or two) this weekend, the DC Randonneurs are putting on the following rides (Saturday looks like a sufferfest--yeah!):

SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 2007
Lothar Hennighausen is leading "LES LAMENTATIONS DE LOTHAIRE" (aka
"Lothar's Lament" for those not PBP-bound), starting from Monocacy
Middle School, Frederick, Maryland. MEETING TIME 7:30 a.m. This is a
new ride and it's going to be a doozie. There are 7 CODE RED climbs,
so get ready for the big hurt. I don't want to destroy the element of
surprise so I won't tell you more than that. Lunch at Nan & Pap's in
the village of South Mountain. 100 VERY SCENIC miles, with a metric
option and an optional 7-mile shortcut near the end of the ride. Since
Lothar's going to lead the ride, he is COMMITTED to riding every inch!


Directions to the ride start:
MONOCACY MIDDLE SCHOOL, FREDERICK, MARYLAND, 8009 Opossumtown Pike,
Frederick MD 21702 From D.C. Beltway, take I-270 north 31 miles to
Frederick. Continue north on US15 3.7 miles. Take Motter Ave exit
(sign for Frederick Community College). Turn RIGHT at the traffic
light onto Opossumtown Pike. In about 1.5 mi. turn RIGHT into Monocacy
Middle School parking lot (just after Frederick Community College on the
left).



******************************************

SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 2007
"THE SANDGATES CENTURY," starting from D.C. Martin Elementary School,
Bryantown, Maryland. MEETING TIME 7:30 a.m. Here's a kinder gentler
ride offered as an antidote to Saturday's torture-fest. Highlights on
this southern Maryland ride, mostly in St. Mary's County, include many
Amish farms and an Amish meeting house, Greenwell State Park, an
optional side trip to the Sotterley Mansion (see
http://www.sotterley.com/), and lunch at the Seabreeze Restaurant in
Sandgates, where if we're lucky we might get a glimpse of Shrimpy the
Kelp Gull! See
http://www.livejournal.com/community/birdlovers/100577.html?mode=reply
and
http://www.wamu.org/programs/mc/features/nature/a_visit_with_shrimpy.php
. 102 miles, with plenty of shortcuts.

Directions to the ride start:
T. C. MARTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 6315 Olivers Shop Rd, Bryantown,
Maryland
From DC Beltway, go south on MD5 Branch Avenue, toward Waldorf (Exit
7A). In 12.2 miles turn left on MD5 (TL) (just after entering Charles
County) (sign to Lexington Park/Leonardtown). In 3.2 miles turn left
on Leonardtown Rd to remain on MD5 (TL) (Bus. 5 goes R). In 4.9 miles
turn right onto Olivers Shop Rd MD232 (blinking TL). In 1.1 mile turn right
into school parking lot.

For Contact information, go to:

http://www.dcrand.org/

Wow,

Heck of a ride. Now NoRacer, if you bike to and from that ride plus the century you will be my ultimate hero.:D

-D

Wow,

Heck of a ride. Now NoRacer, if you bike to and from that ride plus the century you will be my ultimate hero.:D

-D

Thanks...

I'd really like to do the Saturday ride, but I'm still not 100%. Decisions, decisions.

Thanks...

I'd really like to do the Saturday ride, but I'm still not 100%. Decisions, decisions.

I'd really like to do the Saturday ride, but I know I am not ready yet :D

Later this season...

-D

I'd really like to do the Saturday ride, but I know I am not ready yet :D

Later this season...

-D

I'm envisioning that this ride is somewhat like the BBC's Civil War Century but perhaps kicked up a couple notches.

I guess I won't know until I try. I have a day to decide.

I'm definitely not ready...I learned the following from a 15 mile ride with Derath today:

1. I suck. No, literally, at one point I was sucking air just trying not to die.
2. I need to invest in a compact crank.
3. I'm way out of shape.
4. I suck.

I have a long way to go before I'm doing a century this year.

Mike

I'd really like to do the Saturday ride, but I know I am not ready yet :D

Later this season...

-D

I was thinking the same thing, but I'm way not ready yet!! I'm only doing my 25 miler this weekend so I have a long way to 100. I have a good base already, but not long hours in the seat yet,
After I complete the Tahoe Century in June, I plan on doing a couple more this summer and fall.

I'm definitely not ready...I learned the following from a 15 mile ride with Derath today:

2. I need to invest in a compact crank.

I have a long way to go before I'm doing a century this year.

Mike

Did -D tell you that I'm running a compact? It's the Shimano R-700. If you have the Shimano BB with outboard bearings, you can change the crank out in about 15 minutes, including adjusting the FD, checking and adjusting the RD (if necessary). If you have to shorten the chain, it may take an additional 5 minutes.

Did -D tell you that I'm running a compact? It's the Shimano R-700. If you have the Shimano BB with outboard bearings, you can change the crank out in about 15 minutes, including adjusting the FD, checking and adjusting the RD (if necessary). If you have to shorten the chain, it may take an additional 5 minutes.

What's the number of teeth on those rings? I have been toying with this too. I was trying to decide if I wanted a compact or just change to a 12-27 rear casette?

What's the number of teeth on those rings? I have been toying with this too. I was trying to decide if I wanted a compact or just change to a 12-27 rear casette?

I'm running 50/34 chainrings and 11x25 in the rear.

I'm running 50/34 chainrings and 11x25 in the rear.

Does your TCR C2 have the same BB as my 2006 TCR C1? I'm looking at several on eBay now for just under $200. Is it the FC-R700?

Does your TCR C2 have the same BB as my 2006 TCR C1? I'm looking at several on eBay now for just under $200. Is it the FC-R700?

I'm running the BB for an Ultegra 6600 crankset. According to Giant's website, the 2006 TCR C1 comes with the same drivetrain that my C2 originally had.

CORRECTION: The 2005 TCR C2 has an Ultegra RD where the 2006 TCR C1 has a DuraAce RD. But, I corrected for that a couple of months ago. :)

Yes, that's the FC-R700.

Did -D tell you that I'm running a compact? It's the Shimano R-700. If you have the Shimano BB with outboard bearings, you can change the crank out in about 15 minutes, including adjusting the FD, checking and adjusting the RD (if necessary). If you have to shorten the chain, it may take an additional 5 minutes.

I don't recall if I got to mentioning that (aside from my praises of NoRacer's near god like riding abilities). But we did talk about some other guys we ride with who do have compacts.

You know this area some, especially from that last century you did. Carroll county is compact country. Mike is being too hard on himself IMO. As I told him, my engine isn't all that much better than his right now. I just have better gearing.

I gots a triple and I'm not afraid to use it!!

This was our ride.

http://trail.motionbased.com/trail/activity/2157046

Not as long as originally intended, but it has some decent climbing anyhow.

-D

-D

I don't recall if I got to mentioning that (aside from my praises of NoRacer's near god like riding abilities).

-D

I'm going to bed, the s*it is getting deep. :rolleyes:

BTW, nice ride. Those 14%'ers will keep ya honest that's for sure.

I'm going to bed, the s*it is getting deep. :rolleyes:

BTW, nice ride. Those 14%'ers will keep ya honest that's for sure.


HAHA, I thought that might get ya. In all honesty, I told him you were a cool riding partner. but anyone that breaks 10k a year on their bike is basically pretty darn good.

Nite MD'ers

-D

I’m thinking of doing this wimpy ride on Saturday:
13/15 MPH - 9 am - 42 miles
START: HFP -Hammonds Ferry Park & Ride
John's Tri-County Loop visits Anne Arundel, Baltimore and Howard counties. Mostly rolling on lightly traveled roads with a couple good hills thrown in to make it interesting. Some of this ride is on the BWI trail.

Charley can you come out and play? And of course anyone else is welcome to join in as well.

Directions: HFP Hammonds Ferry Park & Ride
I-695 Exit 8. Go Straight at Traffic Light at end of ramp to P & R.

I’m thinking of doing this wimpy ride on Saturday:
13/15 MPH - 9 am - 42 miles
START: HFP -Hammonds Ferry Park & Ride
John's Tri-County Loop visits Anne Arundel, Baltimore and Howard counties. Mostly rolling on lightly traveled roads with a couple good hills thrown in to make it interesting. Some of this ride is on the BWI trail.

Charley can you come out and play? And of course anyone else is welcome to join in as well.

Directions: HFP Hammonds Ferry Park & Ride
I-695 Exit 8. Go Straight at Traffic Light at end of ramp to P & R.

I would like to but my son(marine) is in for his last visit before deploying to Iraq. He leaves sunday night. Next week should have some open time slots if the weather cooperates.

Weather says it's going to be ridable tomorrow!

I will most likely do the Kelly/LSV house ride out of Mt. Washington Bike shop. Could be a good ride, could be a clusterflukc. But it's close to home!

I'll be riding out of the Davidsonville P&R with my TNT group at 10am - this is a short 20miler.

However, I'm looking for 30-35 on sunday, any suggestions?
Also next weekend there are no training rides planned so I'm open then too.

Weather says it's going to be ridable tomorrow!

Woo hoo!! 50-couple degrees is going to feel downright tropical.

I need some route help. I have tentative plans to meet up with some friends at the Baltimore Zoo at noon tomorrow (it's opening day, free admission!) So I'll have to get my ride done early, and while I was pondering that, I thought maybe I could just ride to the zoo as part of the day. I live in Hunt Valley, just north of the mall, right off York Road. It seems like the most likely route is to just head down Falls Road the whole way to Druid Hill -- ?

If anyone has a better suggestion, I'd love to hear it. I have to confess, I am mystified as to why so many cyclists in my neck of the woods seem to love riding on Falls Road; the sections I have been on, at least, are two lanes, winding, heavily trafficked, with ZERO shoulder. There are so many nicer roads to choose from, I usually avoid it whenever possible.

... I am mystified as to why so many cyclists in my neck of the woods seem to love riding on Falls Road; ..., with ZERO shoulder. ...

Now wait a minute. The last time I rode from Essex to Mt. Carmel Rd using Falls Rd, I clearly remember there being a whole 6 inches of shoulder! ;)

I have to confess, I am mystified as to why so many cyclists in my neck of the woods seem to love riding on Falls Road; the sections I have been on, at least, are two lanes, winding, heavily trafficked, with ZERO shoulder. There are so many nicer roads to choose from, I usually avoid it whenever possible.

The bike shop is on Falls Rd. and rides have been leaving that shop for...oh...30 years. Falls Road is the standard route out of Baltimore.

We don't car about cars. We don't care about traffic. We don't care about shoulders. We are legal users of the road and freely exercise our use of this public accommodation, alone or in groups. If motorists or others don't like it, that....would be their problem.

The bike shop is on Falls Rd. and rides have been leaving that shop for...oh...30 years. Falls Road is the standard route out of Baltimore.

We don't car about cars. We don't care about traffic. We don't care about shoulders. We are legal users of the road and freely exercise our use of this public accommodation, alone or in groups. If motorists or others don't like it, that....would be their problem.

Oh, I totally agree with you, and when I lived in northern Anne Arundel, I was jockeying with heavy traffic during at least some of every single ride I did. It doesn't really bother me. But, still, having been spoiled now by these tiny, pretty, quiet north-central Balto Co back roads :) they would certainly be my preference, if I had a choice!

I have to work tomorrow (sat) :(

But I am going to take my bike and try for a ride when I am done (hopefully by noon).

Sunday I usually bike home from Church.

Starting next weekend, a friend of mine and I are going to be riding the Columbia triathlon route. We haven't determined exactly what day/time yet though.

-D

I’m thinking of doing this wimpy ride on Saturday:
13/15 MPH - 9 am - 42 miles
START: HFP -Hammonds Ferry Park & Ride
John's Tri-County Loop visits Anne Arundel, Baltimore and Howard counties. Mostly rolling on lightly traveled roads with a couple good hills thrown in to make it interesting. Some of this ride is on the BWI trail.

Charley can you come out and play? And of course anyone else is welcome to join in as well.

Directions: HFP Hammonds Ferry Park & Ride
I-695 Exit 8. Go Straight at Traffic Light at end of ramp to P & R.

HAHAHA...I'm bailing on this ride because I'M too wimpy! I had John email me a cue sheet and there is a 2 mile climb on this ride! Walking 2 miles in road shoes isn't fun; also I don't think I can walk at 15mph :D

Mike

Oh, I totally agree with you, and when I lived in northern Anne Arundel, I was jockeying with heavy traffic during at least some of every single ride I did. It doesn't really bother me. But, still, having been spoiled now by these tiny, pretty, quiet north-central Balto Co back roads :) they would certainly be my preference, if I had a choice!

If I overreacted, please accept my apology. Your earlier post sounded to me like you were taking issue with cyclists using Falls Road when in fact, Falls Road from Hillside south most likely gets more bikes/hours of use than any other road in Metro Baltimore.

HAHAHA...I'm bailing on this ride because I'M too wimpy! I had John email me a cue sheet and there is a 2 mile climb on this ride! Walking 2 miles in road shoes isn't fun; also I don't think I can walk at 15mph :D
Since Charley can’t make I was sort of hoping you could as NoRacer drops me like a rock. Besides I can ride walking pace up hills (or should say I do ride walking pace up hills.;) )