Gearing Up for the Civil War Century
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 900
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Gearing Up for the Civil War Century
Well, I’m gearing up for the Civil War Century. I have a metric and a full century planned for this month, and the Hanover Cyclers Labor Day Century 5 days before this one. This will be MY most challenging ride to date with an advertised 7,400 ft of climbing with 4 mountain climbs.
Are there any other clydes participating in this?
Are there any other clydes participating in this?
#2
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2007
Location: eastern wa.
Posts: 646
Bikes: 2015 Giant Advanced Pro 2,Trek 1500, a GT Avalanche and a Mongoose IBOC Comp
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I mentioned that ride to my wife last night, but I cant make it accross the country for it! Make sure to take lots of pics!
#4
dolce far niente
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Annapolis, MD
Posts: 230
Bikes: Cannondale Synapse Carbon, Dura Ace
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I'll be there, but doing the metric. Should be a great ride, very pretty area and nice time of year
#5
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 646
Bikes: Surly LHT set up for commuting
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Watch out for the Blair Witch (in Burkittsville, MD) ;-). The route looks spectacular, have fun on those 10%+ climbs!
#6
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Northern VA
Posts: 2,654
Bikes: 2008 Trek Madone 5.5, 2009 Cervelo R3SL tdf edition, Cervelo R5 with Di2
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
I did it last year, and it was pretty tough. I was still technically not in "clyde status" but I had not been eating well and was probably 15 pounds heavier than I am now. It was a pretty tough ride, but I made it. The main thing is just to pace yourself. There are several longish climbs that can take a lot out of you if you push yourself too hard.
Good luck, and hope to see you there!
Good luck, and hope to see you there!
#7
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 900
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I did it last year, and it was pretty tough. I was still technically not in "clyde status" but I had not been eating well and was probably 15 pounds heavier than I am now. It was a pretty tough ride, but I made it. The main thing is just to pace yourself. There are several longish climbs that can take a lot out of you if you push yourself too hard.
Good luck, and hope to see you there!
Good luck, and hope to see you there!