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Post by rabbi on Apr 24, 2011 21:14:39 GMT -8
Hey guys, why don't we all get together and ride the Red Rock Loop?
Saturday, May 7th @9am? we can meet at the Starbucks on Town Center and Charleston.
A helmet and at least a front brake is highly recommended. If you don't have proper foot retention (or a front brake without proper foot retention), I'll ask that you do not participate for the safety of the group. Also, at least one bottle of water. I wouldn't bring a bag, if possible.
Since Red Rock is a national park, it costs $3 to ride. You can also buy a pass for $30 that is good for a year and gets in 3 others with you.
Come on out and challenge yourself. The ride is hard, there's no doubting that. There's over 1600' of climbing in 13.5mi, and 1500' of it is in the first 4.5mi.
The route is roughly 27mi.
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Post by topet on Apr 24, 2011 21:20:18 GMT -8
oh may 7th? thats a filipino holiday...pacquiao v mosley #lulz
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Post by craig on Apr 24, 2011 21:37:34 GMT -8
All riders who come out and finish the ride get an exclusive sticker. Oh boy!  This is a great chance for you guys to ride with other lvfixed members and see a part of your city you might not have seen before. |
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Post by theghabebandit on Apr 24, 2011 22:41:59 GMT -8
cool.
BUT you have to ride fixed to get the sticker.
edit: right?
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Post by craig on Apr 24, 2011 22:50:47 GMT -8
don't even know/care.
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Post by extrasketchy on Apr 24, 2011 23:29:00 GMT -8
Time limit?
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Post by rabbi on Apr 25, 2011 7:38:19 GMT -8
i can do the loop from entrance to exit in like 45min. we will wait at the overlook at mile 4.5 and then at the overlook after the loop is done.
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Post by nikki on Apr 25, 2011 11:53:27 GMT -8
the first time I did it it took me like 2 hours, but I had to climb some parts. haha. i'm slow
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Post by kody on Apr 25, 2011 22:03:32 GMT -8
Ooh! I so wanna go! Too bad I'm in St. Louis until July:/ Everyone should do this ride at least once.
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Post by raycecar on Apr 25, 2011 22:45:43 GMT -8
I'm down for this ride. Don't have a helmet, but whatever.
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Post by rabbi on Apr 25, 2011 22:57:36 GMT -8
please wear a helmet if you plan on attending this ride. i regularly hit 45mph+ on this loop. I crashed once on the loop on a brakeless track bike. tore my rotator cuff, tons of road/desert rash, and cracked a helmet (and cracked the bike, too). and that was when i had ~3 years of riding a brakeless track bike under my belt. sometimes shit happens and i'd rather wear my helmet and not look as cool than be a vegetable for the remainder of my life.
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Post by craig on Apr 25, 2011 23:02:43 GMT -8
i'd rather wear my helmet and not look as cool than be a vegetable for the remainder of my life. |
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Post by rabbi on Apr 25, 2011 23:03:59 GMT -8
i'd rather wear my helmet and not look as cool than be a vegetable for the remainder of my life. i'd rather wear my helmet and not look as cool than be a vegetable for the remainder of my life. i'd rather wear my helmet and not look as cool than be a vegetable for the remainder of my life. i'd rather wear my helmet and not look as cool than be a vegetable for the remainder of my life. i'd rather wear my helmet and not look as cool than be a vegetable for the remainder of my life. i'd rather wear my helmet and not look as cool than be a vegetable for the remainder of my life. i'd rather wear my helmet and not look as cool than be a vegetable for the remainder of my life. i'd rather wear my helmet and not look as cool than be a vegetable for the remainder of my life. |
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Post by stephen on Apr 25, 2011 23:07:16 GMT -8
I want to do this. Buying a brake and helmet for it.
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Post by craig on Apr 25, 2011 23:07:39 GMT -8
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Post by theghabebandit on Apr 25, 2011 23:27:20 GMT -8
i'd rather wear my helmet and not look as cool than be a vegetable for the remainder of my life. i still can't believe people would rather not wear a helmet for looks. it only takes one derp.... |
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Post by brianburke on Apr 25, 2011 23:38:24 GMT -8
I'm in. And I'm buying a brand new helmet just for the event.. Or because I want one that fits better.
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Post by raycecar on Apr 26, 2011 7:20:05 GMT -8
Im going to try to get a helmet for this ride. Does anyone know if the gyro stylus is a good helmet? I was looking at it. Seeems like a good helmet, but I want to see if anyone has any experience with one?
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Post by craig on Apr 26, 2011 7:22:43 GMT -8
I've only heard good things about the Stylus. But I'm sure you can find a good helmet for cheaper than that.
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Post by raycecar on Apr 26, 2011 7:41:37 GMT -8
Do you think you could point some out to me? That'll be helpful.
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Post by rabbi on Apr 26, 2011 8:08:21 GMT -8
here's the thing with helmets: go to a shop and try on every helmet without looking at the pricetag. just buy the one that fits the best, no matter the price. if it doesn't fit, you probably won't wear it. FWIW, the specialized helmemts fit almost exactly the same throughout their whole line, save for the new prevail. I've heard nothing but good things about the echelon, and it goes for $60  |
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Post by raycecar on Apr 26, 2011 9:06:28 GMT -8
Yeah, I was going to the bike shop later today, and thanks on the info about the echelon.
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Post by nikki on Apr 26, 2011 9:38:03 GMT -8
i'd rather wear my helmet and not look as cool than be a vegetable for the remainder of my life. good one |
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Post by extrasketchy on Apr 26, 2011 14:27:35 GMT -8
 I will go but you probably will see me only in the beginning, then not until the end. Just keep looking back... |
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Post by nlinealac on Apr 26, 2011 14:44:03 GMT -8
Btw Climbing gears probly a good idea guys. You wont finish on a 48-15. Just a thought.
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Post by craig on Apr 26, 2011 14:46:11 GMT -8
yeah, some gear inches less than 80 and you won't die.
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Post by nlinealac on Apr 26, 2011 14:47:19 GMT -8
How dose one calculate gear inches?
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Post by rabbi on Apr 26, 2011 14:53:53 GMT -8
 one thing to keep in mind is your gear ratio coming down. i know people who have done it multiple times on 49/14. shit, Novelo did sufferfest on 49/14 or 15. but Novello is also a monster who feels no pain. I'll be on 47/17 or so. |
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Post by craig on Apr 26, 2011 14:57:16 GMT -8
is novelo the dude with glasses and always wears black? because i think i saw this guy in the mission last week but i wasn't sure.
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Post by rabbi on Apr 26, 2011 15:01:04 GMT -8
hahah. well, he lives in the Mission.  |
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