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Cyclocross!

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Rick Perner
Aug 01, 2013 at 03:35 PM
@Marc
That's good advice. I especially like the idea that for her first race, I shouldn't race.....not something I would've thought of.  I'll be her support crew and get her up to speed till she's comfortable. The Westwood Velo Race at Harriman Sate Park which has a Cat 4 only Women's field on 9/29 looks promising. Thanks.
Jules
Aug 01, 2013 at 03:40 PM
Where/when the heck are Cyclesmart & NBX?  Google Fail.
PatrickGrehan
Aug 01, 2013 at 04:19 PM
hotlist and Ragot - thanks for the helpful (marriage saving) info. Looking forward to Providence and several other.

Jules - I found info on the Shimano series here: http://www.nepcx.com/races/
Marc Bertucco
Aug 01, 2013 at 04:34 PM
Adam Myerson and the rest of the UCI cross promoters worked really hard to try to avoid conflicts last year and got it pretty dialed in. That's why Holy Week was especially holy last year. There was still a UCI conflict with Cyclesmart International, but at least it wasn't a regional one. The bulk of the super-pros went to Cincinnati last year instead of hanging in New England. Honestly, they'll probably do the same thing.

Cyclesmart International, Nov 2/3, Look Park, Northampton, MA

NBX Gran Prix of Cyclocross, Dec 7/8, Warwick, RI



Jules
Aug 01, 2013 at 04:37 PM
Nice find PG!  I haven't planned any further than end of October... racing every weekend sometimes more than once a day has a way of sneaking up and slapping you with a big old 
NOPE
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eragot
Aug 01, 2013 at 07:53 PM
He's getting ready.
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eragot
Aug 01, 2013 at 08:31 PM
And practice
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mugwump
Aug 01, 2013 at 10:29 PM
eragot said:
And practice
If Luka is going anywhere as a 'crosser, he needs to get out of the rainjacket and experience cx as it should be felt--wet and wild.
Jules
Aug 01, 2013 at 10:37 PM
Anybody else have CX flashbacks in the windy rain today?
eragot
Aug 01, 2013 at 11:11 PM
Well. We went to the park he got muddy, but given he wasn't racing he work the raincoat.
dstokes
Aug 02, 2013 at 01:05 AM
Lots of red bar tape in that basement!
mperlberg
Aug 02, 2013 at 11:13 AM

Someone buy this:

http://nyvelocity.com/content/2013/kona-jake-snake-cyclocross-frame-fork-56cm-300
eragot
Aug 02, 2013 at 11:43 AM
That bike is a deal. Just too small for me.
mperlberg
Aug 02, 2013 at 12:42 PM
I told joe to buy it.
eloy
Aug 02, 2013 at 01:26 PM
Just in case.

New England UCI Cyclocross Calendar

Green Mountain Cyclocross Weekend
Williston, VT
14 & 15 September
Verge NECXS

Great Brewers Gran Prix of Cyclocross
Essex County, MA
28 & 29 September 2013
Shimano NEPCXS, Verge NECXS

Providence Cyclocross Festival
4, 5 & 6 October
Providence, RI
Shimano NEPCXS, Verge NECXS

Cycle-Smart International
2 & 3 November
Northampton, MA
Shimano NEPCXS, Verge NECXS

Bay State Cyclocross
30 November & 1 December
Sterling, MA
Verge NECXS

NBX Gran Prix of Cyclocross
7 & 8 December
Warwick, RI
Shimano NEPCXS, Verge NECXS

Adam Fabian
Aug 02, 2013 at 03:33 PM
mperlberg said:
Someone buy this: http://nyvelocity.com/content/2013/kona-jake-snake-cyclocross-frame-fork-56cm-300
I'm in the market for a cross bike, but not sure I really have the time to build this up, which is a shame. 
mperlberg
Aug 02, 2013 at 04:20 PM

Have ragot do it :)
eragot
Aug 02, 2013 at 04:43 PM

<shrugs> sure, why not?


mperlberg said:
Have ragot do it :)

Rick Perner
Aug 03, 2013 at 12:10 AM
Charm City reg is open
https://www.bikereg.com/net/charm-city-cross-uci-c2-race-weekend-mac-series-races-3--4
eragot
Aug 03, 2013 at 12:26 AM
Cat 5 CX tatoo
eragot
Aug 03, 2013 at 12:34 AM
Cat 5 CX tatoo
Rick Perner
Aug 03, 2013 at 01:10 AM
^should i be offended?^ 
eragot
Aug 03, 2013 at 01:15 AM
One more time. Citifield doesn't have good bandwidth. Don't be offended its a sign of honor.
Rick Perner
Aug 03, 2013 at 01:55 AM
Ok. I'll be sure to keep my chain good and dirty
eragot
Aug 03, 2013 at 03:56 AM
Broadband!
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Charlie L
Aug 03, 2013 at 01:13 PM
eragot said:
Broadband!
How did Luka do that on his left leg?
eragot
Aug 03, 2013 at 04:21 PM
7 year old Cat 5 can do wonders!
Lisa Roazen
Aug 04, 2013 at 03:04 PM
Anyone interested in sharing a rental house for the Gran Prix of Gloucester on Sept 28/29? The area (Gloucester, Rockport) has a lot of interesting different sorts of accommodations but pretty picky requirements (no kids, or 3 night minimums). I've been having fun combing through listings... there's everything from beachfront shacks to great big homes. Even the end of the season can fill up quickly. Let me know!

PS,  I make a mean breakfast. 
Jeffrey White
Aug 04, 2013 at 03:24 PM
@Lisa - I'm in for that.
Joaquin
Aug 04, 2013 at 03:38 PM
@Lisa, I would also be interested.