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Post by craig on Apr 26, 2011 15:03:50 GMT -8
that's him.
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Post by raycecar on Apr 26, 2011 17:55:19 GMT -8
Im going to run 46-15
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Post by rabbi on Apr 26, 2011 18:35:01 GMT -8
You're going to be walking.
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Post by extrasketchy on Apr 26, 2011 18:39:21 GMT -8
I believe in him.
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Post by brianburke on Apr 26, 2011 18:42:15 GMT -8
It takes a while to get used to upping your ratio. I've been running 46-15 for a while now. I can climb with it because I've built up the pythons to do so.
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Post by raycecar on Apr 26, 2011 19:07:49 GMT -8
Lol. Don't worry, I'm used to it. I rode 46-13 for a while.
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Post by craig on Apr 26, 2011 19:11:53 GMT -8
haha. have you ever done the loop?
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Post by raycecar on Apr 26, 2011 19:15:23 GMT -8
Not yet, really looking forward to it. I love to push myself up hills. It's addicting. Y'knnow?
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Post by rabbi on Apr 26, 2011 19:35:54 GMT -8
You're going to be walking. |
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Post by raycecar on Apr 26, 2011 19:41:10 GMT -8
Mm. Whatever you say.
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Post by rabbi on Apr 26, 2011 20:30:19 GMT -8
Well, based on you saying the 700' climb in 7mi was tough from the golf course ride and that it only hits like a 5% grade maximum, I'm saying that is a day in the park compared to the Red Rock Loop. The first 4.5mi of the Loop is an average of 7% and kicks up to, I believe, 11-14% in a few spots. Oh yeah, and then there's The Wall that is like 25%.
Don't feel bad about getting off your bike if you need to. I walked a few sections on my first time. It's a tough ride, man.
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Post by craig on Apr 26, 2011 20:31:33 GMT -8
Not yet, really looking forward to it. I love to push myself up hills. It's addicting. Y'knnow? You're talking to the biggest climber on this thread. I used to love pushing huge gears up steep ass hills. But then I realized I can spin lower gears, still be a baller on the climbs, and still have my knees when I'm thirty. Pushing yourself up hills doesn't necessarily mean destroying your knees, because that's what you're doing. Trust me, loosen up your ratio and you'll be able to push yourself even more on the hills. You'll go twice as fast. And eventually get a road bike and start some of the big boy climbs like Mt. Charleston and Villa Ridge repeats. |
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Post by raycecar on Apr 26, 2011 20:35:08 GMT -8
Yeah, I know what you mean. But I hate spinning low gears on climbs. It's my personal preference.
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Post by rabbi on Apr 26, 2011 20:35:51 GMT -8
I fucking hate Villa Ridge repeats. I also hate going out to Harmon hill and doing it 5-6 times in a row. It's probably a solid 15%. Craig, you need to go and do Hollywood repeats. 20%+ and more than one is just stupid. I guess I also need to take you to Chcuk's hill in Anthem. Yeah, I know what you mean. But I hate spinning low gears on climbs. It's my personal preference. We all started in the same boat. It's mostly because when you first start, you're not used to making your legs move fast. Once you get over trying to push 75rpms and realize you'll need your knees in the future, you'll learn to spin and actually be a lot faster. |
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Post by raycecar on Apr 27, 2011 6:27:28 GMT -8
I forgot to mention I was riding all day before that.
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Post by nlinealac on Apr 27, 2011 8:32:48 GMT -8
Also................ WATER BOTTLES!!
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Post by nikki on Apr 27, 2011 8:39:28 GMT -8
seriously, bring water. if you're like me, you'll need a lot of water. water to drink. water to pour on self. and more to drink. it's fine once you get to the downhills though.
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Post by rabbi on Apr 27, 2011 9:30:21 GMT -8
my bike doesn't have bottle cages mounts, but i'm securing at least one on with zip ties.
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Post by nikki on Apr 27, 2011 9:59:50 GMT -8
jerseys with pockets. I believe when I did the MS ride I only had one cage on my bike. my jersey saved me
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Post by rabbi on Apr 27, 2011 10:26:54 GMT -8
i'm doing it in street clothes. shorts and tshirt.
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Post by nlinealac on Apr 27, 2011 14:55:04 GMT -8
Still feel like i'm goin full lycra..
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Post by rabbi on Apr 29, 2011 8:19:13 GMT -8
you's a bitch.
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Post by raycecar on Apr 29, 2011 8:26:02 GMT -8
I need a waterbottle cage.
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Post by extrasketchy on Apr 29, 2011 13:46:21 GMT -8
I know there are people that want to go but they don't have a helmet.
If there are riders wanting to barrow meet guys willing to lend here, so we can get this taken care of now.
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Post by craig on May 1, 2011 15:29:17 GMT -8
Bum-diggity bump bump. Head count?
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Post by nlinealac on May 2, 2011 8:46:42 GMT -8
I have a helmet someone can use. Its a cracked giro atmos. Just dont fall on your left side. Any thing is beeter then nothing i suppose.
Also +1
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Post by rabbi on May 2, 2011 11:08:43 GMT -8
+ 1
and also +1 to another cracked helmet. mine's a large.
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Post by craig on May 2, 2011 12:26:28 GMT -8
We need a meetup place.
I say the dunkin' donuts on charleston and desert foothills.
it's in the same shopping center as albertsons.
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Post by nlinealac on May 2, 2011 13:00:17 GMT -8
Ya that seems good.
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Post by rabbi on May 2, 2011 16:25:32 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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