Chezhoff

Next month I'm riding the Buffalo Bicycle Classic (Buffalo Bicycle Classic) which will be my first full century (I've ridden metric centuries in the past).

I am wondering if others who have ridden this in the past have advice or comments about the ride, the route and its general difficulty/lack of difficulty. I'm familiar with most of the roads with the exception of the parts of the course that are north of Carter Lake.

Is anybody else doing this ride?

coclimber

Out of town that day... I was going to do it, but will miss it this year. Go drive the course and check it out before the big day.

Good luck, and have fun.

Chezhoff

Good point on driving the course...or maybe even riding the parts I'm not familiar with. Thanks

Chezhoff

In case anyone cares I had a very successful century today...5 hours, 9 minutes, averaged 19.3 mph.

mike32

Hey dude - nice ride! I did that event today as well. It was my first century too. My time was 5 hrs. 15 mins.. We probably crossed paths somewhere along the way. Great weather, beautiful roads, good organization and friendly people. What more could you ask for?

Chezhoff

Thanks Mike, you too! I'd guess we crossed paths as well given our times were so close. I got in some really nice pacelines that helped me out, especially when heading back down through Hygeine. The wind out of the south was annoying, that doesn't normally happen in Colorado!

I agree, I thought that it was a good ride, well organized. The only problem I saw was at the aid station right past Carter lake, when I came through it the second time they were out of water.

I live in Erie, so I'm close to you. Where do you normally ride?

snowy

I have ridden around Carter Lake and its pretty simple. I think you'll be fine. When is this event?? I might just have to do this one.

Chezhoff

It was yesterday, so you'll have to wait until next year! Sorry.

The area around Carter was fun...really nice steep downhill right north of the lake, I hit 51 or so there.

mike32

I have few rides I do regularly - Out and backs to Eldorado Canyon & Boulder Res. (about 30 miles round trip each), and also a loop out through Gunbarrel. If it's a climbing day I typically head for left Hand Canyon, and for longer rides I head out in the vicinity of where we rode on Sun.. How about you - where do you ride? We should hook up some time.

Chezhoff

Basically the same places! I also do Sunshine Canyon, Flagstaff, etc. I agree, I'm always looking for people to ride w/ that live close. I will private message you.