Tour of The Battenkill 2014

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I will be doing that road bike race in two weeks time in New York State and I haven't ridden outside yet. The weather is really not helping right now, snowed again this morning. Expecting 17 below Celsius between Sunday and Monday. .........

I'm in deep sh!T :), oooouch !
 

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Just keep your expectations in order Dan, and have some warm and toasty clothes for after the ride, and possibly some Advil.

Here in Portland area clear skies and 60 degree (F) temps. I wanted to go out then remembered the crooks also took my cycling shoes, helmet, and all my shop tools, etc. even when I went to the shop and bought new shoes, I have none of my references for cleat placement so need to get a cleat fitting next week. Seems I have a very large parts order to place to restock my workshop. (Still waiting for insurance payment to come through).

Good luck on your racing. Stay right-side up and you'll be OK.
 
Bobvin said:
Just keep your expectations in order Dan, and have some warm and toasty clothes for after the ride, and possibly some Advil.

Here in Portland area clear skies and 60 degree (F) temps. I wanted to go out then remembered the crooks also took my cycling shoes, helmet, and all my shop tools, etc. even when I went to the shop and bought new shoes, I have none of my references for cleat placement so need to get a cleat fitting next week. Seems I have a very large parts order to place to restock my workshop. (Still waiting for insurance payment to come through).

Good luck on your racing. Stay right-side up and you'll be OK.
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Thank Bob,

Don't worry, expectation are low - start and finish upright, that's it! I have the strength due to the intense spin sessions I have been going throughout winter but lack the endurance for a 3 hours plus race at a high output. Anyways I'm not the only one in this predicament, it's been cold throughout the North East so it may come down as an advantage as I'm used to cold weather. I have quite a bit of cold weather clothing as I also cross country ski so clothing it's not the problem. Also getting re acquainted with a bike pack situation is also a bit unnerving in the first kilometers, wheels 6 inches away from the guy in front of you and guys on both side.:panic:

No Advil for me, a bottle of wine should do the job after the race with a bunch of buddies ;)

Get Speedplay's, easier to fit and no side play to worry about. New shoes will also affect seat height so don't forget that if you are sensitive.

I can just say one thing, it's been a long winter!
 
Dan, have you ever ridden in the Green Mountain Stage Race? I volunteer for that every year as it goes right by my house.
 
Dan, I'm sure you're better prepared and in better shape than most participants. Good luck the race!
 
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Dan, have you ever ridden in the Green Mountain Stage Race? I volunteer for that every year as it goes right by my house.
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Never did Jon, looks interesting although too many stages for me as I don't recover fast enough (getting older I guess :disbelief:). And criteriums I don't do, risks are too high of a crash (again recovery) and I can't take those continuous accelerations to 31 mph out of corners, ooooouuch. Will be doing the Dirty 40 race not too far away in Derby Vermont that weekend, I did it last year and it was lot's of fun, if you consider racing fun :wacko:.
 
socfan12 said:
Dan, I'm sure you're better prepared and in better shape than most participants. Good luck the race!
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Thanks Allen, I prepared as best as I could. Lets put it this way I may train hard but my capacity is limited, don't have the best genes for competitive cycling and that's ok. Always trying to better myself and fight the aging process
 
T minus 6 and counting

.....And it's still snowing over here. Haven't yet had a chance to ride outside. Expecting 2 to 4 inches of snow. ARRRRHHHHHH.....
 

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Don't forget to record the Ronde Van Vlaanderen (Tour of Flanders) so you have something to watch while you're recuperating!
 
4 hours 24 minutes of hell, 80th out of a field of 91! 40F with winds of 20 mph and a sh!tload of hills, 16 miles of gravel/mud roads, saw snow and hail.

All in all it was fun, can't wait until next year :)
 
Dan, great job! Sounds like a brutal ride, especially after being off the bike for so long!
 
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