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05-24-09 | 02:12 PM
#26
Ninja cyclist
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Helsinki, Finland
Steven Rooks Classic translated for Americans: A 90+ mile ride in the Netherlands, very hilly, with climbs maxing out near 1300 feet in elevation. For So Cal residents, it would be the equivalent of an imperial century ride in the Santa Monicas with Las Flores tossed in for the walking photos.
05-24-09 | 03:09 PM
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05-24-09 | 03:14 PM
#29
Elite Fred
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 10,953
Likes: 44
From: Edge City
Bikes: 2009 Spooky (cracked frame), 2006 Curtlo, 2002 Lemond (current race bike) Zurich, 1987 Serotta Colorado, 1986 Cannondale for commuting, a 1984 Cannondale on loan to my son
05-24-09 | 04:07 PM
#30
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 80
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05-24-09 | 05:20 PM
#31
Peloton Shelter Dog
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 90,508
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From: Chester, NY
Bikes: 2017 Scott Foil, 2016 Scott Addict SL, 2018 Santa Cruz Blur CC MTB
Absolutely. No comparison.
By the way, VERY few 18% stretches on any road are more than a few hundred meters long. The longest steep stretch on my road probably averages 13-15% and is about 250-300 meters in length.
By the way, VERY few 18% stretches on any road are more than a few hundred meters long. The longest steep stretch on my road probably averages 13-15% and is about 250-300 meters in length.
05-24-09 | 05:21 PM
#32
Over the hill
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Los Angeles, CA
Bikes: Pinarello Nytro, Momentum Transend
Yeah, I was watching that and wondering if she just left the bike at the bottom. The expression on her face says yes!
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05-25-09 | 02:51 AM
#34
Formerly Known as Newbie
Joined: Mar 2002
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From: Helsinki, Finland
I'm closing this thread for a moment, for maintenance...
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Please, keep it civil from now on. Thank you.
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...done. If you find your post edited or missing, it was either out of Guidelines, or you replied to a removed post. If you were out of Guidelines, you will be contacted via PM.
Please, keep it civil from now on. Thank you.
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05-25-09 | 07:25 AM
#35
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 2,654
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From: Northern VA
Bikes: 2008 Trek Madone 5.5, 2009 Cervelo R3SL tdf edition, Cervelo R5 with Di2
I did the Mountains of Misery ride yesterday which finishes with a 3 mile long, 11.9% average grade. Plenty of people had to get off to finish. I made it, but just barely. Had to resort to the "serpentine" technique in a few places.
I would have been prepared to walk if I needed to, but today I'm sure glad I didn't
I would have been prepared to walk if I needed to, but today I'm sure glad I didn't
05-25-09 | 09:10 AM
#38
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Brooklyn, NY
Bikes: 2008 Giant OCR1 (with panda bear on the back!)
Never get out of the boat, never get off the bike.
Especially when there are photographers close by.
Especially when there are photographers close by.
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05-25-09 | 09:12 AM
#39
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From: Brooklyn, NY
Bikes: 2008 Giant OCR1 (with panda bear on the back!)
Have you tried riding a 20%+ grade climb?
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05-25-09 | 09:48 AM
#40
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Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,913
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From: Winnipeg, Canada
Bikes: 2006 Marin Stelvio, 1990s Steve Bauer, Marin Palisades Trail
where's the link to the thread of all the triathletes falling over? That thread was great.
I tried a search, but my search skills = fail.... botto?
I tried a search, but my search skills = fail.... botto?
05-25-09 | 01:39 PM
#44
Raising the Abyss
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 3,822
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From: TTing on the MUP
Bikes: Expensive ones that I ride slowly
"Côte de la Redoute and Côte de Drolenval". Their grades are listed at:
I spent about 2 hours or so on that site yesterday while daydreaming about the tons of euro climbs listed.
I spent about 2 hours or so on that site yesterday while daydreaming about the tons of euro climbs listed.
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05-25-09 | 01:41 PM
#45
Raising the Abyss
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: TTing on the MUP
Bikes: Expensive ones that I ride slowly
I'm not sure why the photog even bothered taking a pic of people at their Waterloo. Who the heck would buy a pic of that?
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05-25-09 | 01:50 PM
#47
Raising the Abyss
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From: TTing on the MUP
Bikes: Expensive ones that I ride slowly
Sure. Or something to frame and display in your self loathing photo album.
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