tour of the moon
06-24-12, 03:16 PM
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tour of the moon
d'jever see the movie American Flyers? the part where they race and kevin costner has the aneurism, that was filmed here in fruita/grand junction on the colorado national monument.
the monument is a beautiful ride, pretty fun, if you have never done it, and you wanna travel somewhere to ride, i suggest it.
so, this year they are doing a "tour of the moon" fun ride.
https://www.tourofthemoon.com/
i have nothing to do with this ride (i'm gonna ride in it though, even though i ride it anyway) i am just posting this as a "hey check this out" sorta thing.
the monument is a beautiful ride, pretty fun, if you have never done it, and you wanna travel somewhere to ride, i suggest it.
so, this year they are doing a "tour of the moon" fun ride.
https://www.tourofthemoon.com/
i have nothing to do with this ride (i'm gonna ride in it though, even though i ride it anyway) i am just posting this as a "hey check this out" sorta thing.
06-24-12, 03:54 PM
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Wow! I'd love to ride that.
You people in CO are just spoiled...
You people in CO are just spoiled...
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How about an American Flyers classic 3 day stage race. Same circuits. Mustaches optional. Neutral wheel support from chicks in short shorts. Somebody get on that.
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06-24-12, 08:17 PM
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06-25-12, 06:12 AM
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The race in American Flyers is modeled off an actual race, the Red Zinger Classic, which became the Coors Classic.
The spiritual successor would be the U.S. Pro Cycling Challenge.
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Thanks for the heads up! That is far enough out to plan for.
Speaking of riding in Moon-like terrain, I have always wanted to ride from Grand Junction through Utah and take I-50 through Nevada. I have driven The Loneliest Road a few times, and aside from sparse vegetation, it feels like the moon.
Speaking of riding in Moon-like terrain, I have always wanted to ride from Grand Junction through Utah and take I-50 through Nevada. I have driven The Loneliest Road a few times, and aside from sparse vegetation, it feels like the moon.
06-25-12, 07:59 AM
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Last year's pro challenge was a snooze fest. Like pro's on a recovery tour.
We need some excitement.
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This should make for some excitement
https://www.usaprocyclingchallenge.co...s/2012/stage-3
certainly not a recovery ride.
https://www.usaprocyclingchallenge.co...s/2012/stage-3
certainly not a recovery ride.
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06-25-12, 08:30 AM
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This should make for some excitement
https://www.usaprocyclingchallenge.co...s/2012/stage-3
certainly not a recovery ride.
https://www.usaprocyclingchallenge.co...s/2012/stage-3
certainly not a recovery ride.
06-25-12, 09:16 AM
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So anyone who gets away over the top can likely hold the advantage on the descent. Last year that stage ended up with a group of 6 staying away.
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she really changed:
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06-25-12, 09:47 AM
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For anyone travelling here to ride here is a good road bike ride map for the Colorado National Monument
https://tomorrowhillfarm.com/JohnHodg...leMapsCNM.html
https://tomorrowhillfarm.com/JohnHodg...leMapsCNM.html
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