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March 2006
| Monday, March 27, 2006 |
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Pro 1,2 - Dogwood RR
By @ 11:19 AM :: 225 Views ::
5 Comments ::  :: Race Recaps
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Category: Pro 1,2
Distance: 110 Miles
BMC Racers: Scott Barnes, Scott Walnofer, Jim Farasy, Steve Grife, and T.J. Erlacker
Riders: 36
Weather: 42 Degrees
Wind: 7 mph
Course: Each lap was around 55 miles and the course was very undulating. Nine miles into each lap featured a 6.5 mile gradual climb (Info from Delorme) with some steep sections at 9% grade. At mile 25 each lap, there was a 5 mile climb that was deceptively steep. The last climb worth describing was 50 miles into each lap and it was a stair stepped climb that was very short (less than .5 mile), but it always seemed to split up the pack because of the speeds going up the climb. The total feet of climbing for two laps was 8,178 and to compare that to the Joe Martin RR’s which we all know is hard, the 110 mile Friday RR at the Joe Martin is 5,400 of climbing.
Summary:
The major teams represented at the race were Mercy, BMC, Big Shark, Dent Wizard, Mesa Cycling. You would think in a 110 mile RR that it was start out pretty tamed, but...
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| Monday, March 27, 2006 |
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Cat 4/ 5 - Dogwood RR
By @ 10:52 AM :: 191 Views ::
2 Comments ::  :: Race Recaps
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Category: 4/5
Distance: 55 Miles
BMC Racers: Brian Pollan
Riders: 40
Weather: 42 Degrees
Wind: 7 mph
The race was 55 miles of up and down in the ozark mountains around lake Taneycomo, the OCC web page said a total of 2600' of climbing...
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| Sunday, March 26, 2006 |
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Tulsa's Port of Catoosa Crit - Race Recaps
By @ 12:43 PM :: 172 Views ::
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Sunday March 26th – Tulsa, OK for the Port of Catoosa Criterium
Category: Master 35+, Junior Open
Number of Riders: 15 +/-, 5
BMC Racers: Bill Sowers, Addison Sowers
Temperature: 45 approx.
Wind: Approximately 20 mph out of the west
Course: Flat, four corner rectangular-shaped wide open crit in the Port. Full roads, completely closed course on good pavement.
Summary:
Master 35+: At the start, I counted 7 OKC Velo riders, 4 or so Tulsa Wheelmen, and 4 of us "independents". Yes I race for BMC, but when you are the only racer there...
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| Friday, March 24, 2006 |
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US rookie's Euro stage win begins next chapter for TIAA-CREF
By Webmaster Account @ 2:23 PM :: 269 Views ::
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After a solid 2005 that was more about building foundations than winning races, ex-professional Jon Vaughters' TIAA-CREF squad has broken through for its first win in Europe. US national criterium champion Brad Huff showed good speed and tactical nous to secure a win on stage 1 of the Tour of Normandie, the team's first European win since its formation in 2004. Les Clarke reports...
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| Wednesday, March 22, 2006 |
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What every driver should know about bicyclists
By Webmaster Account @ 6:08 PM :: 196 Views ::
2 Comments :: :: General
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What every driver should know about bicyclists
Chapter VII
The number of bicyclists using the roads has increased rapidly and this rate of increase is expected to continue. The combination of the bicycle and the motor vehicle on the same road has the potential for dangerous situations. The bicyclist is a legal user of the road and must be respected for these rights. The motorist must, therefore...
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| Monday, March 20, 2006 |
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Hell's Frozen Over Kitchen
By Neal Picken @ 6:17 PM :: 208 Views ::
3 Comments :: :: Race Recaps
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Report from the rear of the race:
When the Masters 40+/50+/Womens 1-2-3, left the gate, I thought I was well warmed up, so I sat in behind the guys with the women on my wheel. At the first rise...
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| Sunday, March 19, 2006 |
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Pro 1,2 - Hell's Kitchen RR
By @ 2:29 PM :: 293 Views ::
3 Comments ::  :: Race Recaps
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Sunday March 19th – Hogeye, AR for the Hell’s Kitchen RR
Category: Cat 1,2
Number of Riders: 16
BMC Racers: Scott Walnofer, Steve Grife, Scott, Barnes, Tim Tobbe
Temperature: 45 approx.
Wind: Approximately 14 mph out of the east
Course: The course consisted of a 20 mile loop and we had to do three laps. The course is rolling with two climbs. The first climb is on the backside of the course and is only .4 mile, but it always hurts because of the pace. The next climb is the infamous Hell’s Kitchen climb which is 1.3 miles long and has a section that is about 15% grade. This climb usually decides the race in one form or fashion.
Summary: The forecast called for an 80% chance of rain, but...
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| Wednesday, March 15, 2006 |
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Hunting Party
By Neal Picken @ 12:02 PM :: 201 Views ::
4 Comments :: :: Race Recaps
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The Law of the Jungle says....eat or be eaten. The BMC Pride of Lions went to a watering hole called Lake Travis Texas. We heard that most of the edible critters would be hanging around "Lago Vista". We were right. We saw springboks, gazelles, elans, mountain goats and a few grizzled old water buffalo. On Saturday we separated out the various herds..."
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| Wednesday, March 15, 2006 |
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Pro 1,2 - LaPrimavera RR Day 2
By @ 9:37 AM :: 194 Views ::
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Sunday March 12th – Lago Vista, TX for the LaPrimavera Road Race
Category: Cat 1,2
Number of Riders: 115
BMC Racers: Jim Farasy, Cale McAninch, Scott, Barnes, Tim Tobbe
Temperature: 85
Wind: Approximately 20 mph
Course: The course was 4.4 miles and the course started out with a section of 2-3 miles of gradual rise with 5 steeper sections. After that, the course went mostly downhill with a few rollers. On the big downhill section the speeds were over 50 mph. The only difference between Saturday and Sunday is that about a mile of Sunday’s course was cut off.
Summary: Today’s race was a lot cooler and because of that, the riders were being a lot more aggressive...
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| Wednesday, March 15, 2006 |
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Pro 1,2 - LaPrimavera RR Day 1
By @ 9:30 AM :: 172 Views ::
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Saturday March 11th – Lago Vista, TX for the LaPrimavera Road Race
Category: Cat 1,2
Number of Riders: 122
BMC Racers: Jim Farasy, Cale McAninch, Scott, Barnes, Tim Tobbe
Temperature: Low 90’s
Wind: Approximately 18 mph
Course: The course was 5.5 miles and the course started out with a section of 2-3 miles of gradual rise with 5 steeper sections. After that, the course went mostly downhill with a few rollers. On the big downhill section the speeds were over 50 mph.
Race Summary: There were a couple of small moves throughout the race...
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| Wednesday, March 15, 2006 |
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Cat 1,2,3 - Salt Creek CR
By Tim Tobbe @ 9:24 AM :: 176 Views ::
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Saturday March 5th – Salt Creek Circuit Race in Mannsford, OK
Category: Cat 1,2,3
Number of Riders: ~40
BMC Racers: Tim Tobbe, Steve Grife, Cale McAninch, Jim Farasy
Temperature: 70’s
Wind: 15+ mph
Course Description:
Dog bone shaped course with the center being a small power climb.
Summary:
The race started off very fast with multiple small breaks going off the front...
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| Wednesday, March 08, 2006 |
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Annual Venesian Inn Social Event
By @ 12:39 PM :: 197 Views ::
1 Comments :: :: General
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The annual Venesian Inn social event has been sceduled for April 15 and all BMC members as well as family and friend are invited. The plan is to leave Lewis & Clark around 1:30pm so we can easily ride together and arrive there to eat. You do not have to ride there to be a part of this social event, spouses and friends are encouraged to join us there by vehicle to eat. Afterwards, the riders may choose to ride home in the family vehicle or ride his or her bike back to Lewis & Clark afterwards. In the past, we would try and arrive at the Venesian Inn between 4 - 4:30pm when they open. That way, we would have the whole place to ourselves before the crowds would start showing up.
For more information, please e-mail fitness@bostonmountaincyclists.com
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| Thursday, March 02, 2006 |
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How to deal with bad dogs
By @ 11:55 AM :: 182 Views ::
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How to Deal With Bad Dogs
By Fred Matheny and Ed Pavelka of www.RoadBikeRider.com
Dog attacks are high on the list of cycling fears. Maybe you can’t stop Fang from giving chase, but you can outsmart him if you know how dogs think—assuming that stinkin’ mutt even has a brain...
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