D2r2 2017 - Page 5

R3awak3n · #61 07-31-2017, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by xeladragon

Geezus... so everyone's doing at least 160km this year?! I barely survived the 100km last year (with a few extra miles through in), I barely ride 100mi/wk now (and that's if it's a good week), and I've only ridden a handful of rides over 50mi this year. I don't know if I can handle the 160k?

hell no, I am not doing 180 or 160. I did the 115k last year, 2 years ago I did the 100k (which I actually enjoyed more than the 115k).

This year the plan is the 100k mystery ride. I am signed up for it. If my buddy doesnt want to do it, we will either be doing the 100 or the 115.

Hilltopperny · #62 07-31-2017, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by AngryScientist

they way it's currently looking, i may be riding D2R2 on a brand new bike.

is it foolish to attempt a maiden ride as a deerfield 180k??

I did the 100k last year on the duende cross that I picked up that week. I'm sure your fitness level and new bike will make it possible.

Hilltopperny · #63 07-31-2017, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by xeladragon

Geezus... so everyone's doing at least 160km this year?! I barely survived the 100km last year (with a few extra miles through in), I barely ride 100mi/wk now (and that's if it's a good week), and I've only ridden a handful of rides over 50mi this year. I don't know if I can handle the 160k?

I'm with you. If I make it out there that weekend it's either the 100k or maybe even the green river ride

R3awak3n · #64 07-31-2017, 03:43 PM

funny we talkin d2r2 today and they just posted up the cue sheets

https://ridewithgps.com/events/38681...485569/preview

AngryScientist · #65 08-08-2017, 08:42 AM

ROLL CALL: Who's in?

R3awak3n · #66 08-08-2017, 08:48 AM

Me me me. I will be ridding with a good friend. We will most likely be doing the 100k mystery. Will not be camping this year though, treating myself to a motel lol

joosttx · #67 08-08-2017, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by AngryScientist

ROLL CALL: Who's in?

Shipping my bike tomorrow.

Setup:
Hutchinson Override 38's
Acorn medium handlebar bag
Velouflage fork
34/36
I removed my spurbell to save weight.

180K

Some be easy compared to the 28 challenge PRs and 34/28 gearing which I did in 2012.

AngryScientist · #68 08-08-2017, 08:56 AM

less than 2 weeks.

still dont know what bike, and what tires.

depends on what comes in the mail before then, and what fits...

joosttx · #69 08-08-2017, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by AngryScientist

less than 2 weeks.

still dont know what bike, and what tires.

depends on what comes in the mail before then, and what fits...

My big debate is, do I clean my bike prior to shipping or not?....

Im so overkill on the tires.

AngryScientist · #70 08-08-2017, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by joosttx

My big debate is, do I clean my bike prior to shipping or not?....

depends on who's receiving!

joosttx · #71 08-08-2017, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by AngryScientist

depends on who's receiving!

A former Navy Seal and now Judge is recieving it. So I think I am going to clean it to keep up appearances.

marciero · #72 08-08-2017, 09:27 AM

Girlfriend and I are in proceeding as planned despite discovering weird hack-weld on bottom bracket.
Hoping the WTB Byways will fit, and plan to run tubeless. Will be a bit of an ordeal since they are currently mounted tubeless on another bike and will also be removing fenders.

I also considered motel this year after pulling numerous ticks off me earlier in the season, but looks like will end up camping.

PaMtbRider · #73 08-08-2017, 11:09 AM

I rode 90miles and 10,000+ feet of gravel this weekend in State College. It was over 2 days, but I felt really good the whole time. Looking forward to the 160k in 2 weeks. I'll be camping, hopefully parked next to AngryScientist's custom camper. Look for the big red 4x4 Chevy van. There will be two of us. I am the short Dan at 6'3". Tall Dan is 6'7"

witcombusa · #74 08-08-2017, 03:51 PM

I'll be there again for my 13th showing

Always great to be out on the dirt roads of Franklin County and beyond...

Peter P. · #75 08-08-2017, 09:38 PM

I pre-registered for the 2017 Mystery Ride.

But last year, during a preparation ride for the 2016 Mystery Ride (some friends and I rode the 100k route in reverse), I had a serious meltdown.

As a result, I had a pacemaker implanted in November 2016.

Alas, they just can't get the thing tuned right and I can't survive riding an hour.

But I paid my money and I want my meal, dammit! And I want to check out all the cool bikes.

So I'll be there on the sidelines. You all have fun.