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08-15-06, 07:17 AM
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Too new to care.
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DC Metro Newb
Greetings all, I am a total road bike newbie. I just picked up an 07 Allez Elite last week and LOVE it.
I want to ride my first century by this time next year.
Guess we'll have to wait and see.
I want to ride my first century by this time next year.
Guess we'll have to wait and see.
08-15-06, 07:52 AM
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SERENITY NOW!!!
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Welcome both of you! You'll find plenty of riders in the DC area and lots of good advice along w/ some bad advice.
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08-23-06, 01:27 PM
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I'm also a DC biker. I've spent the last 10 years or so riding various Cannondale hybrids through a loop from my Capitol Hill neighborhood to Dupont, to Bethesda, to Georgetown, and back. I just bought a Trek Madone 5.2 and took it for my first ride last night at Haines Point. Speedy bike, but I'm so used to straight-across handlebars that my hands got sore after a couple laps.
Am also planning/hoping to do a century. I've never done more than 35 miles in one shot, but I've done 20-30 mile loops several times a week for many years, so I think I've got a base from which to work. I'm not necessarily a natural athlete, however, so things tend to come a little harder for me. Wah wah wah.
Am also planning/hoping to do a century. I've never done more than 35 miles in one shot, but I've done 20-30 mile loops several times a week for many years, so I think I've got a base from which to work. I'm not necessarily a natural athlete, however, so things tend to come a little harder for me. Wah wah wah.
08-23-06, 03:46 PM
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Grew up in Rockville, MD, when it was considered rural - Got tired of city life - Moved to Vermont - Love the riding up here - Will be going back to DC Decmeber 10 to see the 'Skins vs Eagles. Still can't shake that addiction....Welcome....
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08-23-06, 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by hutchback
Greetings all, I am a total road bike newbie. I just picked up an 07 Allez Elite last week and LOVE it.
I want to ride my first century by this time next year.
Guess we'll have to wait and see.
I want to ride my first century by this time next year.
Guess we'll have to wait and see.
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08-26-06, 05:24 AM
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I am not that witty
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I am also in the DC Metro Area- Alexandria to be exact. Have you joined a club yet?
