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 2016-08-24 2:33 PM in reply to: melbo55 |
Master  6834      Englewood, Florida |  Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à troisOriginally posted by melbo55 Yup, that's the event, Ben. I get the impression from Mary S. and from looking at the elevation profile that nothing is too terribly steep, mainly longer, extended hills, and the terrain is similar to what I'm used to riding around my area. Over 1 lap (26 miles) the elevation gain is 1175, less than or around what I generally encounter on local rides. For example Sat. I rode 21 miles and had close to 1500 feet of climbing but was also seeking out some hills. Disk brakes: I have them on my MTB, so I have experience with them. I've ridden bicycles my entire lif. I'm not sure I've hit 1500 feet of climbing. Just sayin'. |
| 2016-08-24 3:06 PM in reply to: melbo55 |
| Master 10208 Northern IL | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by melbo55 Originally posted by brigby1 Originally posted by DaveL Repair or replace the tire - I would replace it but I offered the patching info as an alternative, you can replace just the one tire but look at the other as well- the rear will wear faster than the front. If it is squared off I would replace it. Tire sizes - I run 32's or 35's! but popular opinion today says that 25's are faster than the 23s for you road going peeps. GP4000's always seem to be popular Rental bike - Nice rental! I wouldnt worry too much about the cassette, there might be a gap or 2 so instead of 12-13-14-15 you might have 12-13-15-16 but that 32 could be nice if the "rolling terrain" turns out to be "murderous steep uphills". Now that you said it with the steep, is this race in Colorado? They can have a different idea of "rolling". That said, is this the event? From there it really doesn't look like trouble. If there is anything hard, it's likely to be shorter at least. Yup, that's the event, Ben. I get the impression from Mary S. and from looking at the elevation profile that nothing is too terribly steep, mainly longer, extended hills, and the terrain is similar to what I'm used to riding around my area. Over 1 lap (26 miles) the elevation gain is 1175, less than or around what I generally encounter on local rides. For example Sat. I rode 21 miles and had close to 1500 feet of climbing but was also seeking out some hills. Disk brakes: I have them on my MTB, so I have experience with them. Guessing you're good with on the grade since you've done some mountain stuff recently too. Some people are learning that with the inclusion of Barlow Rd for IMWI this year. It's not big, but it's steep in the middle. Overall stats don't look too bad, but lots of first time up it coming back with WTF?!? |
| 2016-08-24 3:52 PM in reply to: brigby1 |
| Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by brigby1 Originally posted by melbo55 Originally posted by brigby1 Originally posted by DaveL Repair or replace the tire - I would replace it but I offered the patching info as an alternative, you can replace just the one tire but look at the other as well- the rear will wear faster than the front. If it is squared off I would replace it. Tire sizes - I run 32's or 35's! but popular opinion today says that 25's are faster than the 23s for you road going peeps. GP4000's always seem to be popular Rental bike - Nice rental! I wouldnt worry too much about the cassette, there might be a gap or 2 so instead of 12-13-14-15 you might have 12-13-15-16 but that 32 could be nice if the "rolling terrain" turns out to be "murderous steep uphills". Now that you said it with the steep, is this race in Colorado? They can have a different idea of "rolling". That said, is this the event? From there it really doesn't look like trouble. If there is anything hard, it's likely to be shorter at least. Yup, that's the event, Ben. I get the impression from Mary S. and from looking at the elevation profile that nothing is too terribly steep, mainly longer, extended hills, and the terrain is similar to what I'm used to riding around my area. Over 1 lap (26 miles) the elevation gain is 1175, less than or around what I generally encounter on local rides. For example Sat. I rode 21 miles and had close to 1500 feet of climbing but was also seeking out some hills. Disk brakes: I have them on my MTB, so I have experience with them. Guessing you're good with on the grade since you've done some mountain stuff recently too. Some people are learning that with the inclusion of Barlow Rd for IMWI this year. It's not big, but it's steep in the middle. Overall stats don't look too bad, but lots of first time up it coming back with WTF?!? I'm not a great (read:fast) climber, especially on steeper grades mainly because of my size, but I seem to be pretty decent at long, gradual, grinding stuff. Descending is my strength, descending like a dump truck! I wonder why they put the steep climb back in IMWI that you mentioned? |
| 2016-08-24 3:53 PM in reply to: cdban66 |
| Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by cdban66 Originally posted by melbo55 Yup, that's the event, Ben. I get the impression from Mary S. and from looking at the elevation profile that nothing is too terribly steep, mainly longer, extended hills, and the terrain is similar to what I'm used to riding around my area. Over 1 lap (26 miles) the elevation gain is 1175, less than or around what I generally encounter on local rides. For example Sat. I rode 21 miles and had close to 1500 feet of climbing but was also seeking out some hills. Disk brakes: I have them on my MTB, so I have experience with them. I've ridden bicycles my entire lif. I'm not sure I've hit 1500 feet of climbing. Just sayin'. LOL!! Go over (and over and over) some bridges and maybe you'd get there, right? |
| 2016-08-24 5:01 PM in reply to: melbo55 |
| Master 10208 Northern IL | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by melbo55 Originally posted by cdban66 Originally posted by melbo55 Yup, that's the event, Ben. I get the impression from Mary S. and from looking at the elevation profile that nothing is too terribly steep, mainly longer, extended hills, and the terrain is similar to what I'm used to riding around my area. Over 1 lap (26 miles) the elevation gain is 1175, less than or around what I generally encounter on local rides. For example Sat. I rode 21 miles and had close to 1500 feet of climbing but was also seeking out some hills. Disk brakes: I have them on my MTB, so I have experience with them. I've ridden bicycles my entire lif. I'm not sure I've hit 1500 feet of climbing. Just sayin'. LOL!! Go over (and over and over) some bridges and maybe you'd get there, right? Parking garage? |
| 2016-08-24 5:13 PM in reply to: melbo55 |
| Master 10208 Northern IL | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by melbo55 Originally posted by brigby1 Originally posted by melbo55 Originally posted by brigby1 Originally posted by DaveL Repair or replace the tire - I would replace it but I offered the patching info as an alternative, you can replace just the one tire but look at the other as well- the rear will wear faster than the front. If it is squared off I would replace it. Tire sizes - I run 32's or 35's! but popular opinion today says that 25's are faster than the 23s for you road going peeps. GP4000's always seem to be popular Rental bike - Nice rental! I wouldnt worry too much about the cassette, there might be a gap or 2 so instead of 12-13-14-15 you might have 12-13-15-16 but that 32 could be nice if the "rolling terrain" turns out to be "murderous steep uphills". Now that you said it with the steep, is this race in Colorado? They can have a different idea of "rolling". That said, is this the event? From there it really doesn't look like trouble. If there is anything hard, it's likely to be shorter at least. Yup, that's the event, Ben. I get the impression from Mary S. and from looking at the elevation profile that nothing is too terribly steep, mainly longer, extended hills, and the terrain is similar to what I'm used to riding around my area. Over 1 lap (26 miles) the elevation gain is 1175, less than or around what I generally encounter on local rides. For example Sat. I rode 21 miles and had close to 1500 feet of climbing but was also seeking out some hills. Disk brakes: I have them on my MTB, so I have experience with them. Guessing you're good with on the grade since you've done some mountain stuff recently too. Some people are learning that with the inclusion of Barlow Rd for IMWI this year. It's not big, but it's steep in the middle. Overall stats don't look too bad, but lots of first time up it coming back with WTF?!? I'm not a great (read:fast) climber, especially on steeper grades mainly because of my size, but I seem to be pretty decent at long, gradual, grinding stuff. Descending is my strength, descending like a dump truck! I wonder why they put the steep climb back in IMWI that you mentioned? Some road construction came in on part of the loop, so they routed it down around here. They only have to do this hill once though. I keep thinking of how there are always a number of athletes who over dramatize how tough anything is. The IM loop isn't easy, but at the same time none of the hills are crazy hard. This addition brings to mind the expression of giving one something to cry about! The thought of the steep grades was more for familiarity than how good one may be of it. Being used to the demands of the event. A course like Quassy isn't really easy, but it was much easier to manage after doing the Horribly Hilly Hundreds century route about a month before. This shares the west edge of the IM loop and includes the Barlow section plus numerous other steep backroads climbs. All the way up to the ~850 foot ascent of Blue Mounds. Using the same gears, I wanted a few more for HHH, but had extra on Quassy so never felt overwhelmed there. |
| 2016-08-24 10:46 PM in reply to: cdban66 |
| Seattle | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by cdban66 Ha! I'll never forget running in Florida and the course waa described as extremely hilly because there were two causeways. Originally posted by melbo55 Yup, that's the event, Ben. I get the impression from Mary S. and from looking at the elevation profile that nothing is too terribly steep, mainly longer, extended hills, and the terrain is similar to what I'm used to riding around my area. Over 1 lap (26 miles) the elevation gain is 1175, less than or around what I generally encounter on local rides. For example Sat. I rode 21 miles and had close to 1500 feet of climbing but was also seeking out some hills. Disk brakes: I have them on my MTB, so I have experience with them. I've ridden bicycles my entire lif. I'm not sure I've hit 1500 feet of climbing. Just sayin'. |
| 2016-08-24 10:49 PM in reply to: Asalzwed |
| Seattle | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Did you guys see Gwen is going to run NYC marathon? Side note, is anyone not running NYC this year, my goodness! |
| 2016-08-25 12:48 AM in reply to: Asalzwed |
Veteran 2441 Western Australia | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois so last night Phil and I managed to go through all our photos of Abbi and finally put a post on facebook about her passing away. It was very tough, but in the process we had some good laughs as we remembered different things. I also came across this photo and it would have to bee my favourite so I thought that I would share it with you in the hope that it will bring a smile to your day like it did to mine. (abbi and Phil.jpg) Attachments ---------------- abbi and Phil.jpg (552KB - 2 downloads) |
| 2016-08-25 6:02 AM in reply to: cdban66 |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by cdban66 Originally posted by melbo55 Yup, that's the event, Ben. I get the impression from Mary S. and from looking at the elevation profile that nothing is too terribly steep, mainly longer, extended hills, and the terrain is similar to what I'm used to riding around my area. Over 1 lap (26 miles) the elevation gain is 1175, less than or around what I generally encounter on local rides. For example Sat. I rode 21 miles and had close to 1500 feet of climbing but was also seeking out some hills. Disk brakes: I have them on my MTB, so I have experience with them. I've ridden bicycles my entire lif. I'm not sure I've hit 1500 feet of climbing. Just sayin'. Come to Clermont, it will take like 15 trips |
but you'll get there!| 2016-08-25 6:03 AM in reply to: StaceyK |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by StaceyK so last night Phil and I managed to go through all our photos of Abbi and finally put a post on facebook about her passing away. It was very tough, but in the process we had some good laughs as we remembered different things. I also came across this photo and it would have to bee my favourite so I thought that I would share it with you in the hope that it will bring a smile to your day like it did to mine. haha, that's a great photo! |
| 2016-08-25 7:30 AM in reply to: Asalzwed |
| Master 10208 Northern IL | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by Asalzwed Did you guys see Gwen is going to run NYC marathon? Side note, is anyone not running NYC this year, my goodness! Yes, did see that. Seems like a sponsor commitment, but still curious to see how she'll do. Probably fine. Run quick, but not going all in for it. |
| 2016-08-25 7:37 AM in reply to: amd723 |
| Master 10208 Northern IL | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by amd723 I mapped out the Bone Island Tri before. The entire 112 miles fit inside of like +/-10 ft of sea level. The entire ride.Originally posted by cdban66 Originally posted by melbo55 Yup, that's the event, Ben. I get the impression from Mary S. and from looking at the elevation profile that nothing is too terribly steep, mainly longer, extended hills, and the terrain is similar to what I'm used to riding around my area. Over 1 lap (26 miles) the elevation gain is 1175, less than or around what I generally encounter on local rides. For example Sat. I rode 21 miles and had close to 1500 feet of climbing but was also seeking out some hills. Disk brakes: I have them on my MTB, so I have experience with them. I've ridden bicycles my entire lif. I'm not sure I've hit 1500 feet of climbing. Just sayin'. Come to Clermont, it will take like 15 trips |
| 2016-08-25 8:15 AM in reply to: Asalzwed |
Champion 14677 Bronze member | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by Asalzwed Did you guys see Gwen is going to run NYC marathon? Side note, is anyone not running NYC this year, my goodness! I am not. |
| 2016-08-25 8:15 AM in reply to: StaceyK |
Champion 14677 Bronze member | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by StaceyK so last night Phil and I managed to go through all our photos of Abbi and finally put a post on facebook about her passing away. It was very tough, but in the process we had some good laughs as we remembered different things. I also came across this photo and it would have to bee my favourite so I thought that I would share it with you in the hope that it will bring a smile to your day like it did to mine. That is sweet. and funny. |
| 2016-08-25 8:17 AM in reply to: brigby1 |
Champion 14677 Bronze member | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by brigby1 Originally posted by amd723 I mapped out the Bone Island Tri before. The entire 112 miles fit inside of like +/-10 ft of sea level. The entire ride.Originally posted by cdban66 Originally posted by melbo55 Yup, that's the event, Ben. I get the impression from Mary S. and from looking at the elevation profile that nothing is too terribly steep, mainly longer, extended hills, and the terrain is similar to what I'm used to riding around my area. Over 1 lap (26 miles) the elevation gain is 1175, less than or around what I generally encounter on local rides. For example Sat. I rode 21 miles and had close to 1500 feet of climbing but was also seeking out some hills. Disk brakes: I have them on my MTB, so I have experience with them. I've ridden bicycles my entire lif. I'm not sure I've hit 1500 feet of climbing. Just sayin'. My friends from Naples thought the Beach to Battleship had lots of hills and there were veritble mountains at the HITS Ocala race Come to Clermont, it will take like 15 trips |
| 2016-08-25 8:32 AM in reply to: 0 |
Expert 2811 | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by StaceyK so last night Phil and I managed to go through all our photos of Abbi and finally put a post on facebook about her passing away. It was very tough, but in the process we had some good laughs as we remembered different things. I also came across this photo and it would have to bee my favourite so I thought that I would share it with you in the hope that it will bring a smile to your day like it did to mine. It's amazing how they make themselves a part of the family. Our multipoo is mourning the loss of my Dad and now with daughter #2 going back to college yesterday he is lost. My wife caught him sitting outside of my daughter's room crying last night. He keeps checking Dad's room, and comes out looking dejected. He is having a tough week. Edited by JBacarella 2016-08-25 8:58 AM |
| 2016-08-25 8:38 AM in reply to: StaceyK |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by StaceyK so last night Phil and I managed to go through all our photos of Abbi and finally put a post on facebook about her passing away. It was very tough, but in the process we had some good laughs as we remembered different things. I also came across this photo and it would have to bee my favourite so I thought that I would share it with you in the hope that it will bring a smile to your day like it did to mine. She's paying attention while Dad explains stuff! :-D |
| 2016-08-25 10:04 AM in reply to: StaceyK |
| Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by StaceyK so last night Phil and I managed to go through all our photos of Abbi and finally put a post on facebook about her passing away. It was very tough, but in the process we had some good laughs as we remembered different things. I also came across this photo and it would have to bee my favourite so I thought that I would share it with you in the hope that it will bring a smile to your day like it did to mine. That photo is precious! So glad you are able to laugh and smile among the tears. |
| 2016-08-25 10:05 AM in reply to: JBacarella |
| Pennsylvania | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by JBacarella Originally posted by StaceyK so last night Phil and I managed to go through all our photos of Abbi and finally put a post on facebook about her passing away. It was very tough, but in the process we had some good laughs as we remembered different things. I also came across this photo and it would have to bee my favourite so I thought that I would share it with you in the hope that it will bring a smile to your day like it did to mine. It's amazing how they make themselves a part of the family. Our multipoo is mourning the loss of my Dad and now with daughter #2 going back to college yesterday he is lost. My wife caught him sitting outside of my daughter's room crying last night. He keeps checking Dad's room, and comes out looking dejected. He is having a tough week. Poor pooch. |
They really attach to us and us to them.| 2016-08-25 10:13 AM in reply to: JBacarella |
Master 7712 Orlando | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by JBacarella Originally posted by StaceyK so last night Phil and I managed to go through all our photos of Abbi and finally put a post on facebook about her passing away. It was very tough, but in the process we had some good laughs as we remembered different things. I also came across this photo and it would have to bee my favourite so I thought that I would share it with you in the hope that it will bring a smile to your day like it did to mine. It's amazing how they make themselves a part of the family. Our multipoo is mourning the loss of my Dad and now with daughter #2 going back to college yesterday he is lost. My wife caught him sitting outside of my daughter's room crying last night. He keeps checking Dad's room, and comes out looking dejected. He is having a tough week. aww, poor guy! |
| 2016-08-25 10:37 AM in reply to: amd723 |
Regular 980 Caerphilly, Wales, uk. | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Hello strangers.Been taking a bit of down from s media since my race. Getting back in to it now. Been keeping myself busy getting the winter pain cave ready and reflecting on my race, both the good parts and bad. You'd a thunk I woulda got me a race report all dun whilst (TJ) I've fad my down time but sadly not. I do have a lot to write about the race but ill try and keep it for the race report. I've missed loads since being away and sorry I didn't comment on your posts, I did read them all. Thanks for all the words of encouragement whilst I was on the race. A special thanks to Janyne on keeping everyone up to date on my progress. Sterling job, as usual.Normal service will be resumed (as in more active than normal). (20160823_142910.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 20160823_142910.jpg (2569KB - 4 downloads) |
| 2016-08-25 11:06 AM in reply to: 0 |
Expert 2811 | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by Richardsdrr Hello strangers.Been taking a bit of down from s media since my race. Getting back in to it now. Been keeping myself busy getting the winter pain cave ready and reflecting on my race, both the good parts and bad. You'd a thunk I woulda got me a race report all dun whilst (TJ) I've fad my down time but sadly not. I do have a lot to write about the race but ill try and keep it for the race report. I've missed loads since being away and sorry I didn't comment on your posts, I did read them all. Thanks for all the words of encouragement whilst I was on the race. A special thanks to Janyne on keeping everyone up to date on my progress. Sterling job, as usual.Normal service will be resumed (as in more active than normal). I love the pain cave, but that looks too nice for the physical and emotional abuse that is going to happen within those four walls. I was thinking a more prison like setting haha. Edited by JBacarella 2016-08-25 11:07 AM |
| 2016-08-25 11:27 AM in reply to: melbo55 |
| 1731 Denver, Colorado | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by melbo55 Originally posted by StaceyK so last night Phil and I managed to go through all our photos of Abbi and finally put a post on facebook about her passing away. It was very tough, but in the process we had some good laughs as we remembered different things. I also came across this photo and it would have to bee my favourite so I thought that I would share it with you in the hope that it will bring a smile to your day like it did to mine. That photo is precious! So glad you are able to laugh and smile among the tears. I absolutely love the photo! It sure does tell the story. Once again, I'm sorry for your loss, and am glad to see you both found a way to cope and share some great memories of Abbi. |
| 2016-08-25 11:29 AM in reply to: JBacarella |
| 1731 Denver, Colorado | Subject: RE: Manatee Mentors 2016 - Manatee à trois Originally posted by JBacarella Originally posted by Richardsdrr Hello strangers.Been taking a bit of down from s media since my race. Getting back in to it now. Been keeping myself busy getting the winter pain cave ready and reflecting on my race, both the good parts and bad. You'd a thunk I woulda got me a race report all dun whilst (TJ) I've fad my down time but sadly not. I do have a lot to write about the race but ill try and keep it for the race report. I've missed loads since being away and sorry I didn't comment on your posts, I did read them all. Thanks for all the words of encouragement whilst I was on the race. A special thanks to Janyne on keeping everyone up to date on my progress. Sterling job, as usual.Normal service will be resumed (as in more active than normal). I love the pain cave, but that looks too nice for the physical and emotional abuse that is going to happen within those four walls. I was thinking a more prison like setting haha. ^^^Brutal lol Darren, we are all super proud of you and thanks for letting us watch you going! Can't wait to read some details, thoughts, comments, and reflections of your adventure  I hope your eye looks better! |
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