"The 33"-Road Bike Racing - Something that will improve my training drastically

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Lithuania
07-19-07, 05:06 PM
Just had an offer accepted on my first home which is located less 2 miles from one of the biggest training routes in the area.

This is going to make a huge difference.

patentcad
07-19-07, 05:13 PM
That's always my big criteria in choosing a home. Wait, I bought a house on top of a ball buster hill I have since nicknamed 'Mt. Doom'.

Never mind.
chzman
07-19-07, 05:14 PM
congrats.

so would an EPO regimen.

Lithuania
07-19-07, 05:21 PM
That's always my big criteria in choosing a home. Wait, I bought a house on top of a ball buster hill I have since nicknamed 'Mt. Doom'.

Never mind.

The first thing I noticed was the windy hilly street the house was on and I was like "good start!"
cslone
07-19-07, 05:46 PM
Congrats.

I just did the same thing, but I've been painting/fencing/countertopping so much that I don't have time to ride.
bdcheung
07-19-07, 05:50 PM
Where abouts are you living now? If you're not comfy posting on forum, send me a PM. Since, you know, I live in Herndon and all.
voltman
07-19-07, 05:52 PM
Congrats.
Lithuania
07-19-07, 06:47 PM
Thanks guys.

The weird thing is the last time I had a broken bone I met my wife and now I buy my first home while nursing a broken wrist.

Im really scared what bone will break when we have children. :eek:
mollusk
07-19-07, 06:48 PM
Im really scared what bone will break when we have children. :eek:

I'm hoping it isn't an only child.:)
KendallF
07-19-07, 07:46 PM
There's a very steep hill down in Clermont, FL called Sugarloaf. It's kind of the "signature climb" for several races. The last time I was down there riding, there were several homes for sale along the road at the top of the climb. I remember thinking that would be an awesome place to live; you'd have to get stronger just to get home every ride. :)
mezza
07-19-07, 08:21 PM
I used to live about 500 metres from where I work and then moved to live closer to my kids which is great.

It bummed me out at first but then I though 'bike commuting'. Training almost EVERY DAY!!!!!!!! :)

Now I love that I commute 3 times a week by bike 40 minutes each way. Okay, it won't make me a pro but its a bonus :)
Vinokurtov
07-19-07, 10:03 PM
3100', 10 miles to the summit up. 1600', 10 miles to the valley floor down. 10 mile loop out the door: 2100' of climbing.

And 100+ miles of single track 300' out the door.

You can't help but train well.