If Anybody is Interested...

[Clark]

http://nyccentury.org/

I will be doing the 35 mile course, with a mountain bike.
Looking to be done in 4-4.5 hrs.

At the moment, I plan on taking train into city.
Can lodge some out of towners.

Don't be shy.

 

[biothanasis]

Hmmmm..... sounds nice..!! Good luck!!

 

[goldenrose]

WOO HOO! Go for it!! Good Luck! :clap::clap:

 

[cnycharles]

i'll be there, just have to get a new front axle and some new tubes and some lube...

 

[Clark]

So, what kind of lube do you use?

 

[cnycharles]

well, I was thinking I need to have the main crank re-greased as it's never been done and i've been in some sandy spots. the chain usually gets wd-40 if it looks dry at work or chain-lube (in a spray can also at work) which sticks to chains fairly well. I also purchased some all-weather chain lube last fall so that I could ride in snow and cruddy weather this winter/spring; one thing I noticed about the more 'persistent' chain-lube and all weather stuff is that the longer a grease persists, the more junk collects on the chains and causes the derailleur (sp?) parts to jump around because of the small hubs and the junk on the chain. I think my whole bike needs to be sprayed with de-gunk spray and then oiled all over again

 

[Marco]

Goodluck, are you training? I don't know how i'd get by 5 miles on a something like that.

 

[Shiva]

Good luck with thr race Clark. As for me, I'm actually racing to pot my masdevallias so that they can fill on good growing light before the long dark days of winter begin.

 

[Clark]

I also purchased some all-weather chain lube last fall so that I could ride in snow and cruddy weather this winter/spring; one thing I noticed about the more 'persistent' chain-lube and all weather stuff is that the longer a grease persists, the more junk collects on the chains and causes the derailleur (sp?) parts to jump around because of the small hubs and the junk on the chain. I think my whole bike needs to be sprayed with de-gunk spray and then oiled all over again

My experience, exactly. Cleaning one's chain sucks. Every 100miles here.

Marco- I used to exercise often. But for health reasons, had to put on back burner for a year.

Thanks everybody!

Michel- my Masdes committed suicide. They were honorable, and didn't waste my time.
ummm, not a race. more of a recreational activity with visual stimulants.

 

[Clark]

Check out the entry fee for this one-
http://www.tinmtn.org/mwarbh/index.cfm/2010/1/4/How-to-Register-2008

 

[cnycharles]

(!) a lot of money to self-induce a heart attack

 

[NYEric]

Argh! Do you guys want to meet somewhere in the City after for food?

 

[Clark]

Possible,
Hooters or equivalent.

 

[cnycharles]

Hooters or equivalent.

hopefully someplace first that has a shower, unless it's raining already

 

[NYEric]

Actually, its not a race. We could meet to eat during the tour, then I could ride my bike for the last few miles.

 

[Clark]

At this time I am going to plug a business.

While peddling scenic Acadia National Park today, the cable for a shifter snapped. Stuck in first gear!
Leave park, go to Bar Harbor and find Acadia Bike at 48 Cottage St.

Total time bike was broke- 90 minutes. Includes driving time.
Cost of repair- $19.00

No possible way this business could have made us feel better.

 

[NYEric]

Your imagination is small! :evil:

 

[Clark]

Just realized the date for this.

Hope there is no problems with my backpack and the frozen liquids I'll be hoofing into the city.

 

[NYEric]

Of course one of our tournaments got postponed to that date.

 

[Clark]

Eric-
Subway on Sunday- what should I expect?, super crowded?
Thanks.