"The 33"-Road Bike Racing - ***Official Tour of the Hilltowns/BikeForums Northeast Showdown, 2007 Thread***

Alright....guess we can use this thread for any updates, discussions, friendly wagers, talking smack, etc. etc.

First things' first.....I was talking to Greg earlier, and we came up with perhaps doing a fairly informal group ride a couple weeks before the race - obviously this would apply to those folks in the New England area. A nice "mellow" pace for the most part (key word being "most")....how 'bout the weekend of August 4th? Now....we just need to figure out a fairly centralized location and a route. Oh....and a list of participants.

Post up yer names, and I'll make a list.

Second....we need to recruit some more peoples in the area to race, and then to attend the after-race bash at the Northampton Brewery (pending permission from Greg's people). Good times shall be had.

Oh, and Vino, if you're reading this, feel free to hop on a plane with your bike on the 17th. Just be sure to pre-reg soon. And Zimbo...you're only in N. Carolina. That's less than a 12 hour drive (I've made it to Myrtle Beach, SC from north of Hartford, CT in under 12 hours). And Snuffle....if your knees are fully functional by then, maybe you can carpool with Zimbo :D. Anyone else???

This would be the Cat 3 race of all races. Oh, and my buddy from work is looking forward to racing against you guys as well :D

All of this is thanks to Greg!

I think we all (especially me) owe him one (or more).

We sure do....

I'm honored to even be mentioned. You guys would eat me for lunch.

I'll still be at Fat Camp in Utah until mid-August. After that I might be up for something like this, though.

You guys could always come down to the NC/SC RR Championships on Sept 1st.

--Steve

Aw mannnn.....

I'd be up for a little road trip action, but that's right around when my gf goes back to work (she has summers off)....

Which race is this?

http://www.nohobikeclub.org/ncc_hilltowns2007.php

Are you gonna be back in the country by then?

I will be back in town. Was thinking of doing the NYS TT championships (as long as they accept OSM) but maybe I should make the trek out your way. Any REAL climbs? And with it be the P/1/2/3 or the 3/4 event?

just a couple of small ones ;)

http://www.nohobikeclub.org/2007_profile.pdf

http://img485.imageshack.us/img485/1485/drpsamig0.jpg

I'm honored to even be mentioned. You guys would eat me for lunch.

I'll still be at Fat Camp in Utah until mid-August. After that I might be up for something like this, though.

You guys could always come down to the NC/SC RR Championships on Sept 1st.

--Steve

It's on the 18th Steve...

If carpooling is an option I'd give the idea serious consideration :)

just a couple of small ones ;)

http://www.nohobikeclub.org/2007_profile.pdf

So you're saying I should start the diet now?

So you're saying I should start the diet now?

I'll be going there after 7-10 days off the bike, sitting in a car, driving along the Mississippi. Ideal training. :D

I'll be going there after 7-10 days off the bike, sitting in a car, driving along the Mississippi. Ideal training. :D

Yes, you may be onto something with your training plan... Nothing like 1500+ foot climbs on blocked up legs :D

Fayettenam is only an 11 hour drive to MA ;). Maybe you can meet up with Dr. Petey en route.

Besides, where else are you going to get Cypress, Penguin, Dr. Bill, and botto in the same race?

Alright....who else is in...

Cypress, Penguin, Dr. Bill, and botto in the same race?



Holy Crap...this is HUGE!
I should be the promoter for this.

Jump on board, Hip.....say, you ever been to New England? I'm sure the race could use a photographer....

Jump on board, Hip.....say, you ever been to New England? I'm sure the race could use a photographer....

...never have.
Hmmmm.

"Hip's Traveling Chocolate Milk Wagon and Cycling Photography"

Cypress, botto, Greg, GW, snuff?!, Pete?!, DrWJOD?!, Hip, yours truly? Perhaps patentcad as well?

Sick.

P-diddy better show up.

I need to upgrade to a 4 ASAP so I can change over to the 3/4's for ****s and giggles. Not that I plan on finishing anywhere close to you guys, but it would be fun to be in the same race for at least the first 20 miles.

Warn the east coast. The tide will be amiss mid-August.

P-diddy better show up.

I need to upgrade to a 4 ASAP so I can change over to the 3/4's for ****s and giggles. Not that I plan on finishing anywhere close to you guys, but it would be fun to be in the same race for at least the first 20 miles.

who said anything about finishing?

1. when i started college, our l'il baby faced assassin KP was still wearing diapers (i assume he no longer does).

2. where i live the only climb worth talking about is over 20 miles away, and it's less than 1km long.

who said anything about finishing?

1. when i started college, our l'il baby faced assassin KP was still wearing diapers (i assume he no longer does).

2. where i live the only climb worth talking about is over 20 miles away, and it's less than 1km long.

Ok, so you're saying I'll have company while limping to the finish line?

Yep....they have a combined 3/4 field. After this weekend, I'll have 3 races under my belt. So...only gotta do 7 races in the next month or so to upgrade.

who said anything about finishing?

1. when i started college, our l'il baby faced assassin KP was still wearing diapers (i assume he no longer does).

2. where i live the only climb worth talking about is over 20 miles away, and it's less than 1km long.
I's be potty trained!
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p85/dr_pete177/KPredneck.jpg

I was protesting the injustice levied against you, sir! :D

What's the word Dr Will?

Pcad is surprisingly absent from this thread so far....

Yikes, I might have to volunteer at this race just to scope the crowd! ;)

- your friendly BF stalker?

you do realize that if i was the one to post that pic, then you'd be posting pics of attica again. ;)

Well, yeah, there's that.

Things are looking semi-optimistic for me to make it up there--just need to make sure I can clear the vacation time with the dept. chief where I'll be rotating...

Well, yeah, there's that.

Things are looking semi-optimistic for me to make it up there--just need to make sure I can clear the vacation time with the dept. chief where I'll be rotating...

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maybe i should check and see if some of the ohio mafia can show. y'all need a couple a' flatlanders to make you feel better about your little hills

maybe i should check and see if some of the ohio mafia can show. y'all need a couple a' flatlanders to make you feel better about your little hills

After today at Housatonic, I'm thinking I'm going to A) need the 34T chainring for Hilltowns, and B) really need to figure out what is wrong with my back. It is HOSED.

Race report to follow in another thread.

What kind of hills are out there? I'm used to long 6-7% stuff.

Short and steep or what?

Today, a 6-7% grade seemed like a "break" in more than a couple of parts....

Sensing impending droppage, I think my second bottle in the 4/5 race will contain beer. Who's with me?

Looks like good things are happening. the more the merrier...the after race events are starting to come together too.

What kind of hills are out there? I'm used to long 6-7% stuff.

Short and steep or what?

me too. worse just makes the selection. a second bottle with Bass Ale makes a winner

Sounds like I may be able to pop up to Mass around that time. I'll be doing the "Hilltowns", so it could be good to "scout" out the competition ;).................Let me know when and where:beer:

I am in Jersey that weekend, so the possibility is open. It will be a mater of a) if I can schedule the time of for racing, and b) where I decide to go. Right now the NYS TT champs are a possibility, this race is, but I have also been told there is a possible race which could count towards a NJ state competition that weekend. If I go it will be fun, but I have a feeling that with significant climbs, I will be joining the OTB club. :)

I think a few of us will form the walking-up-hills-with-bikes club.

I am in Jersey that weekend, so the possibility is open. It will be a mater of a) if I can schedule the time of for racing, and b) where I decide to go. Right now the NYS TT champs are a possibility, this race is, but I have also been told there is a possible race which could count towards a NJ state competition that weekend. If I go it will be fun, but I have a feeling that with significant climbs, I will be joining the OTB club. :)

OTB in meaning "owning the bunch" right?

Your FTP is near my VO2 power...you weigh less, and I don't suffer worse than most in 3/4 climbs.

will all the big names going, it looks like there will be one hell of a crowd looking for BF autographs. this is tempting to go to

will all the big names going, it looks like there will be one hell of a crowd looking for BF autographs. this is tempting to go to

Well it appears that the initial excitement and anticipation of the great TOTHT has fizzled.

Doc Pete will be doing what he should be doing and that is saving lives and not racing bikes and guzzling micro brews.

Botto is MIA along the Mississippi with his father.

Guitar Wizard has been off the bike all month and looks doubtful.

Pcad was a no from the invite.

Cypress is looking to get off the bike and back into life...He is doubtful for an appearance.

Killer penguin is a probable show. He can't get enough pain in his life.

Me...the lower back is not good so I will be driving one of the official cars and buying beer for all of the tired riders at the post race party.

So if you are coming let me know...the drinks are on me. :)

I'm signing up for this sufferfest, The 4/5 u35,
Does anyone know why the 35+ fills up so fast but not the u35?

BTW anyone doing the crca in Albany tomorrow?

I'll be there. The cypress will be there.

This is all that matters.

Did my 35 mile loop yesterday, which on most normal days I can damn near do in my sleep and still finish in well under 2 hours. I felt like I wanted to die by the end of it. I think I'm fighting an infection now after my surgery, so.....I highly doubt I'll be racing, as I don't feel like DNF'ing. As it is, I haven't been able to stay awake past 1 p.m. each day without having to take a nap of 2-5 hours. Not good....

I'll be there. The cypress will be there.

This is all that matters.

This is true. I'll give you a way to contact me. I'll see you at Notchview!

The day is nigh!!

While I appreciate the invite, the only way I'll travel specifically to ride my bike is if T-Mobile signs me for at least $500K annually. That would have to be guaranteed for 5 years and there would have to be a $1 million dollar guaranteed signing bonus.

Let me know when that deal becomes available.

When I got my USCF license in 1993, KP was about 8 years old. I would imagine he was faster than Pcad then too.

T-Mobile: ElJamoquio is available for $100K per year with a $200K bonus. Although I prefer the CSC jerseys.


FYI, to everyone else: I'm waiting with baited breath for the results. When's the race, again?