btw rode the Fleche Buffon yesterday.

Simple, grassroots, well organized, gorgs route, 14 climbs, about 6 of them with over 20% pitches. Modded the giant with a 34 in front and a 30 in the back.

@David Gardiner was there, altho he rode away on the first couple of climbs. 

Signed up for Fools Classic, which has more gravel but can done on a road bike, will probably do the same gearing, but 28 tires. This year's offers two routes 100 miles and 75 miles -- so far I'm in for the 75, but could maybe (big maybe) be convinced to do the 100. 

If you signup with this link, I get a discount. 

https://www.bikereg.com/41344?rc=5HUQRNJH

Let's go ride bikes!!

@eloy i may do the fools classic with you 75 miles  , did it 2 years ago , really tough coarse ,super steep climbs 

Mark Taylor said:

@eloy i may do the fools classic with you 75 miles  , did it 2 years ago , really tough coarse ,super steep climbs 

sweet, sign up now, Fleche Buffon sold out... guessing the same could happen to Fools Classic. Will be so much fun!

Use this code...
https://www.bikereg.com/41344?rc=5HUQRNJH

Done 

I’m on the fence about the Farmers daughter ride this weekend
anybody want my spot?

Mark Taylor said:

I’m on the fence about the Farmers daughter ride this weekend
anybody want my spot?

I was so counting on you!!  :'(

Just checking in who is coming to Farmer's Daughter.

Have a zip car in reserve, and can fit at least one more bicycle. Would love to drive out and back with someone. If someone can offer a ride, even better. 

So far this Kissena crew is signed up:

• Mark Taylor (tentative)
• Eloy Anzola (definitely going)
• Patrick Grehan (tentative)
• Thierry Bonnaire
• Phillip Maronilla

Should be a good fun day out. Please let me know!

I'm going for sure

and I have a car. If we can share the driving Eloy especially when coming back, I would be eternally grateful.

Thierry Bonnaire said:

and I have a car. If we can share the driving Eloy especially when coming back, I would be eternally grateful.

Ok, awesome! Thierry!

Would be happy to drive the whole way back. Should be a lot of fun. Will cancel my zip car.

I'll be there too. Driving with my buddy tho.

Message me on Slack if someone wants my Farmers Daughter spot. My back isn't quite ready for this

Checking in for the Farmer's Daughter

Ok , I'm in , i can also drive , two bikes on top , one in the back, @eloy @Thierry Bonnaire

2019 ROUTE 

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27459574

Mark Taylor said:

Ok , I'm in , i can also drive , two bikes on top , one in the back, @eloy @Thierry Bonnaire

Awesome!! Let's go and have fun!!

Mark Taylor said:

Ok , I'm in , i can also drive , two bikes on top , one in the back, @eloy @Thierry Bonnaire

HOTNESS.

I am really bummed that I can’t join you guys for Farmers Daughter. Have an awesome time. It would have been great to ride with you guys. Next time! 

a bit too close and late for Farmer's Daughter but plenty of future gravely rides. Altho, generally, I just ride 33 whatever is on my cross bike.

The basics of gravel racing: How to pick the best gravel tires.

https://cyclingtips.com/2019/05/the-basics-of-gravel-racing-choosing-the-right-tires/

I have 37's on , thats what im bringing , i'm expecting to be walking through that forest section early on ,after all this rainfall

Same. I'm running 35 Ritchey Alpines which has a recessed tread pattern. Not exactly ideal for what we're going to be dealing with on Sunday. 

Riding 33s, don't remember that walking section, other than some stream/river we had to cross. Might swap the 40 chainring for a 38 w/ 12-30 cassette. I do remember this ride is when I learned that Ride with GPS is awesome, but the grades will be about two times steeper than it says!

If its the same section I'm thinking about - its near the beginning shortly after we first get into the tighter wooded area. A few short but steep  hills with slick rocks and mud underfoot for a lot of it. 

yah, that's what I remember too, but I only remember dismounting for a moment to cross a couple of deep streams... you guys are trying to scare me!

@eloy, @Thierry Bonnaire
What's the driving plan ? 

Mark Taylor said:

@eloy, @Thierry Bonnaire
What's the driving plan ? 

Should we get in touch by phone??

my phone is 347-225-1058 

Mine is 201 988-3446

I just signed up for this one on June 9th.
https://www.bikereg.com/french-creek-iron-tour

Sounds hardcore, Thierry! 

Mark and I are planning on the Fool's Classic 75 miler on May 25.
https://www.bikereg.com/41344?rc=5HUQRNJH

There's a Castelli race on June 9th, so I think I'll be there.

Considering signing up for the Jam Fund Grand Fundo, cyclocross course. On July 13
https://www.bikereg.com/41210

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This is my current very tentative schedule...

• May 19 Farmer's Daughter
• May 25 Fool's Classic
• June 1 Watermelon Crit (might have to skip)
• June 2 Highlands Gran Fondo (maybe)
• June 9 Castelli Prospect Park
• June 15 L&C Prospect Park (less likely) or Wahoo Roam Ride (more likely)
• June 22 R/GA alumni ride
• ...
• July 13 Jam Fund Grand Fundo Cyclocross Route
• July 20 Tim Johnson's Wachusett Fondo

You can find most of these on bikereg, but, anyone, reach out if want more info on any of them.