D2r2 2019

[R3awak3n]

Registration just opened for 2019. Who is coming?

Definitely going to run 23s for 2019. :fight:

[witcombusa]

14th year!!! :banana:

Will we get to 1500 riders?

[Brian Smith]

Definitely going to run 23s for 2019. :fight:

571-23s?
:)

[Cat3roadracer]

In. 115k

[joosttx]

I’m in for the 180k

[prototoast]

I did the 180k for the first time last year. The ride was great, despite the rain and my shifting problems, but I won't be able to make it back this year. Have a blast, everyone.

[type2sam]

In. Either 100k Mystery or Regular 100k.

[Hilltopperny]

Likely going to do the 100k

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[R3awak3n]

I signed for the 100k mystery but I have always wanted to do the 160k and this year is a new route so maybe I will be in super shape

[efixler]

Did the 160k this year. Pushed me to the edge but I really want to do the 180 this year.

[mbrtool]

100 K

Ray

[ergott]

In and not ruling out a rim brake road bike and 28mm tires.:eek:

[R3awak3n]

Actually, on the topic of road bikes, did you guys see the new route? A 50 mile roadie ride?

[prototoast]

Actually, on the topic of road bikes, did you guys see the new route? A 50 mile roadie ride?

Probably to get $ from family members. I doubt anyone would sign up just for that.

[AngryScientist]

Of course I'm in. 180k projected again, but may switch it up as it gets closer



Actually, on the topic of road bikes, did you guys see the new route? A 50 mile roadie ride?

that would be D1R2 i guess?

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[R3awak3n]

Of course I'm in. 180k projected again, but may switch it up as it gets closer





that would be D1R2 i guess?

.

It is a really strange option for d2r2 but I am betting there is also fantastic road rides up there

[pjbaz]

Maybe THIS year is the year I do it ... but prolly the 100k mystery if I do bc there's no way to know if I'll have the legs to do the 180!

[gary_a_gooner]

In and not ruling out a rim brake road bike and 28mm tires.:eek:

I last participated in 2015 doing the 160k (also did the 100k in 2014) and loved it. Actually thought 160k was easier and a lot more fun than the 100k route.
Both years, I used my road bike with 26mm gravel kings (28mm were sold out). Obviously had to dismount in maybe 1 or 2 sections on each one, but 26c was more than sufficient. Didn't flat both years.

Want to return again this year. Do they have same day registration? Don't really want to deal with mud and ****.

[NHAero]

In before the earlybird rates go away. 115K - which is what I did in 2012, the only time I've ridden D2R2. Great reason to train!

[Pinned]

I signed up for the new 160k route. Looking forward to it. Did the 180k in the rain last year as my first D2R2 and it was great.

[marciero]

I'm reminded to register by Monday. After three successive tandem years this year will be solo I think. 180, 160, one of the Mysteries- all up for consideration.

[TMD]

Signed up for the 180k, first time riding it.

[TMD]

For the people who decide to camp out, has leaving your bike outside your car (obviously locked up) ever been an issue?

[Hilltopperny]

For the people who decide to camp out, has leaving your bike outside your car (obviously locked up) ever been an issue?You'll find that everyone is looking out for each other at the campground. You can basically leave your bike wherever and it will be there when you decide to go back for it.

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[R3awak3n]

Should be fine, very safe event. There was some problems with stolen merch a couple of years ago but have not heard of stolen bikes. I have always left my bike wherever and was always back there waiting for me.

There are incredible bikes at d2r2 so I am always thinking, I doubt they will take mine over this firefly or - insert amazing ti or steel bioe here-

[jambee]

One day but not this year.

It is for sure on the bucket list, but this year New England is not in the books.

[R3awak3n]

One day but not this year.

It is for sure on the bucket list, but this year New England is not in the books.

:(

[jcs7282]

In. 180k for now. Hoping for sun and no sliced tire this year!

[sparky33]

There are few reasons why I would miss a D2R2, but a cycling trip to the Icelandic highlands (https://www.ridebikeseatfood.com/) is the reason this year. :banana:

[NHAero]

Steve, I just hope you can see the forest for the trees - oh wait....

There are few reasons why I would miss a D2R2, but a cycling trip to the Icelandic highlands (https://www.ridebikeseatfood.com/) is the reason this year. :banana:

[Billybob62]

For the Randonneuring crowd here, please note that D2R2 conflicts with PBP this year (it's the day before) - don't ask how/when I noticed this.....

[sparky33]

for the randonneuring crowd here, please note that d2r2 conflicts with pbp this year (it's the day before) - don't ask how/when i noticed this.....

htfu!!!

you could totally catch a red-eye and get there in time. :)

[dmortimer]

My brother and I are going to do the new 160k route. Really pumped!

[R3awak3n]

Just popped in my head today, we are less than a month away from one of the best rides of the year!


Are we going to start talking tires soon or what?

[Chris(NJ)]

Conflicts w/ the final race in MASS series this year :( Enjoyed last years event and was hoping to do it again, but a lot going on this day. I think Mt Washington is this day too. Bummer.

[jcs7282]

The countdown is upon us! Psyched.

[type2sam]

Bringing waaaay better fitness and 35lbs less weight to the Mystery ride this year. Sizing up on the tires and getting ready for some hike-a-bike.

And stopping in at Treehouse to pick up supplies on the way out from Boston:banana:

[AngryScientist]

As always, looking forward to it!

Having some major scheduling issues actually getting there, but i'll be there!

[merlinmurph]

I'll be there for the 100k.
Had a hot Raid Lamoille, hoping for not-so-hot.
Murph

[eippo1]

Bringing waaaay better fitness and 35lbs less weight to the Mystery ride this year. Sizing up on the tires and getting ready for some hike-a-bike.

And stopping in at Treehouse to pick up supplies on the way out from Boston:banana:

Riding buddy dropped out, but still going to do the Mystery ride. Looking forward to it even though I have an event to attend on Cape Cod the night before.

[R3awak3n]

favorite ride of the year. will be there with a few buddies, 100k mystery probably

[Hilltopperny]

Going to try to make it again this year, but undecided on what ride I will actually participate in. I have been riding more this year, but mostly 30-50 miles and nowhere near the amount of climbing that this ride requires.

Pretty sure I am going to bring the drifter and run 35mm 700c, but may try some Soma Grand Randoneur 42mm 650b?
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[5oakterrace]

I plan to be there for 100k. First time. Hoping to find some folks I can tag along with as I have no clue where I am going. I do not use gps and doubt I bother moving bike computer to the bike I will be on. I see this as relaxed 'fun' ride. We'll see.

[R3awak3n]

I plan to be there for 100k. First time. Hoping to find some folks I can tag along with as I have no clue where I am going. I do not use gps and doubt I bother moving bike computer to the bike I will be on. I see this as relaxed 'fun' ride. We'll see.

you will have the cue sheet. Sometimes you ride with a lot of people and sometimes you are all alone. There is no real markings of the corse. You should be ok though, thats part of the fun

[DaveS]

I'll be there again this year, although still deciding between 100k, 115k, and 100k Mystery ride.

If anyone sees a very tired looking person riding a white & red Hampsten, please come up and say hi!

[ergott]

I've been riding plus sized tires for the last few years. If conditions are decent I want to bring a regular road bike instead, mechanical gears and rim brakes.:eek:

[dmortimer]

Anyone have any tire advice for the 160k route? Any predictions about the mix of gravel vs paved? I have the option of 40mm gravel tires or 1.9" xc tires.

[AngryScientist]

Anyone have any tire advice for the 160k route? Any predictions about the mix of gravel vs paved? I have the option of 40mm gravel tires or 1.9" xc tires.

everyone has a different threshold for what they prefer to ride, but deerfield is a "dirt road" randonnee, not a mtb race. 40mm is more than sufficient, IMO for anything you're going to see at d2r2, especially of you're not racing downhill.

[eippo1]

everyone has a different threshold for what they prefer to ride, but deerfield is a "dirt road" randonnee, not a mtb race. 40mm is more than sufficient, IMO for anything you're going to see at d2r2, especially of you're not racing downhill.

Yeah, the only reason I could see running fat xc tires is if you really really want to bomb the downhills or if you hate descending Hawks road.

Otherwise, I'd say that they would be a bit of a liability for all the ascending on D2R2. Everything is pretty well graded and 40s are more than wide enough for it. I've done it on everything from 28s to 40s and prefer the 40s since I have some nerve damage in my arm and the extra cush helps. Though I prefer the ride of a narrower tire for D2R2. I should really just get a Lauf fork and run narrow tires.

[AngryScientist]

or if you hate descending Hawks road.



i detour around that every year. my least favorite road in massachusetts.

[prototoast]

I did the 180 last year on 40mm Kenda Flintridge tires. They were fine, but a little slow. If I were to do it again, I'd probably go fatter and slicker. Something like a ReneHerse 44mm Snoqualmie Pass or 55mm Antelope Hill. Most of the roads would have been regular road tires (25-28), but would have been slower, and over the course of the day more fatiguing. Sometimes it's nice to just roll over stuff.

[prototoast]

i detour around that every year. my least favorite road in massachusetts.

Try it with disc brakes.

[AngryScientist]

Try it with disc brakes.

i dont own a disc brake bike, but braking has nothing to do with why i prefer not to ride that road.

to be clear, i prefer to ride smaller volume tires. i dont weigh much, and i prefer the ride of 33's or 35's for most gravel, and IMO 95% of d2 stuff a 32c tire is idea with the few oddball roads, like hawks. so i optimize my equipment choice for 95% of the ride, and skip hawks. works for me, though i understand that these are individual preference choices.

[NHAero]

I rode the 115K a few years ago on my '72 Bob Jackson running 28s and it was mostly fine. This time I'm bringing the blue Anderson with 35-37s (Vittoria Voyager Hypers, both sizes are on the tire, they measure 37-38) and disc brakes.

I'll be wearing a Paceline cap and hope to hook up with some of you. From previous posts, it appears that it doesn't matter which ride one signed up for, you can ride whatever suits you best that day?

[AngryScientist]

From previous posts, it appears that it doesn't matter which ride one signed up for, you can ride whatever suits you best that day?

you pretty much can, and it doesnt matter much if you're lunching in the same place of whatever ride you do, but if your lunch is in a different spot then where you signed up, it would be a good courtesy to let them know ahead of time. it'll help in the planning of getting the right amount of food where it is needed.

[R3awak3n]

I think the only ride they don't want you to switch to is the mystery but that might have changed now and you can. But yes, you can change to any ride the day off.


My take on tires. I agree with angry that no real big tires are needed, this is not a mtb ride. I think however that if you ride those roads or similar a lot, 32 is great. My buddy rips down those roads on 32 slick compasses or GK SKs. However if you never ride gravel or steep descents and ascents like that I really think you will have more fun with a 35+.

To me is not that is adequate for the ride but what will make the ride more fun and I think its more fun with a bigger tire. I also going to run thread because I love me some thread when you ride more than 50% gravel. These new dual purpose knobbies are awesome (minus the byway, that tire is garbage), but the new rene herse or the GK SK, I don't really feel slower on the road so I ride those.

I am going to ride my OPEN again this year but part of me wants to ride my Cielo on 32s instead. It can be kind of fun to underbike it a little bit, I also have been really enjoying that bike even though the OPEN is a better bike for this.

Regardless, I think whatever tires you decide to run you will have a lot of fun. Even 28s, or 25s. It will get sketchy here and there but in the end you will still probably have a good time.

I am just hoping for not too much heat and for no rain. Last year was rough for me, and the rain had something to do with that. However I probably take a cool rain shower here and there to crazy heat.

Its going to be awesome. Can't wait.

[Hilltopperny]

I am thinking MRB with 32s and the 100k with bailout option at lunch is likely for me depending on the temps and weather.

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[mbrtool]

Is descending Hawks worse that descending Old Albany?

Ray

[merckx]

Is descending Hawks worse that descending Old Albany?

Ray

Old Albany is a more challenging descent, but on the route, Old Albany is an ascent and Hawks is a descent. A couple of years ago I had the brilliant idea to do some repeats up Old Albany as penance for something I could not remember. That is how I know descending Old Albany is a chestnut buster.

[sailorboy]

i detour around that every year. my least favorite road in massachusetts.

This is like doing the Flanders sportif and riding the 6 inch dirt patch on the side of the cobbled sectors instead of the crown. You're only cheating yourself!!

[AngryScientist]

You're only cheating yourself!!

i didnt get this far in life being honest with myself! :hello:

[dmortimer]

Thanks for the tire advice all - 40mm it is. Terrene - Elwood.

[Fishman]

i detour around that every year. my least favorite road in massachusetts.

I descended Hawks yesterday. The upper section is a bit more washed out from earlier storms. The last half mile is currently in great shape.

I spent a long time riding D2 area roads on 28mm. Then jumped to 34mm. Now I am on 650b - 47mm Terrene - Elwood's. They suit me well for mixing different road and trail surfaces in these parts.

[Pinned]

I rode the 180k last year on 32mm Gravelking slicks, it was totally fine even in the rain. I thought those were a great tire for the faster road descents. Something like a Schwalbe G-One Speed in 30mm would be a good choice as well. My gravel bike currently has 38mm Schwalbe G-One Allrounds and I think they're way too much tire for what D2R2 is.

[marciero]

I descended Hawks yesterday. The upper section is a bit more washed out from earlier storms. The last half mile is currently in great shape.

I spent a long time riding D2 area roads on 28mm. Then jumped to 34mm. Now I am on 650b - 47mm Terrene - Elwood's. They suit me well for mixing different road and trail surfaces in these parts.

Sounds like the evolution of gravel riding for a lot of us. I started with 32 700 for and have been on 650b 47 or 48 for the last few years. As has been said, founder Sandy W recommended 28 tires for years.

[Ttx1]

I rode D2 on 700x27-28c for a few years, then took the plunge for 650x42 for the past two years.

This year will be 700x35, which has proven to be my "goldilocks" tire.

Even on Hawks or Albany, or that short extra loop that seems more like a semi-dry creek than any kind of intentionally developed road - Just on the edge of Guilford - You know the one I mean, right?

[bryanbanducci]

unfortunately i will be out of town for work the first year i finally registered to do d2r2. have one spot open to transfer reg for any ride, you pay what i paid: $100. bryanbanducci@gmail.com

[witcombusa]

i detour around that every year. my least favorite road in massachusetts.

I love the trip down Hawks every year! It let's me know I'm almost done!!! :banana:

My tire history there, going all the way back to year one. Three years on 650 x 38's, then three or four on 700 x 32's, followed by four or five on 700 x 35's. Then came the SJ years so either 26 x 2.0 or 1.75.
I like the volume for traction, comfort and flat resistance. NEVER have flated @ D2R2.

[AngryScientist]

NEVER have flated @ D2R2.

haha, you typed it - you're doomed now!

[witcombusa]

haha, you typed it - you're doomed now!

Nah, I say it every year. Can't believe it's year 15. WOW :eek:
Everyone have a great ride!

[eippo1]

Ungh so went to change it my rear derailleur for a rx8000 and figured out what's wrong with my rear wheel. It's essentially tacoed. Good thing I have another wheelset.

Guess I'll install the 34 cassette on this wheelset and swap over tires etc. Don't like the rotors because they get too hot though. Never switched these to ice rotors because intended for these to be commuter wheels.

Also gonna try out the Shockstop stem.

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[AngryScientist]

10 day forecast has the weather looking perfect!

Unfortunately I'm flying to Seattle tomorrow and back Friday evening, so it's looking like a jet-laggy morning for me Saturday.

who's ready to rock some franklin county gravel?

if you see me in a zank jersey on this thing, i'll be fighting sleep and likely a hangover, say hello!

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[marciero]

I love the trip down Hawks every year! It let's me know I'm almost done!!! :banana:

My tire history there, going all the way back to year one. Three years on 650 x 38's, then three or four on 700 x 32's, followed by four or five on 700 x 35's. Then came the SJ years so either 26 x 2.0 or 1.75.
I like the volume for traction, comfort and flat resistance. NEVER have flated @ D2R2.

You were on 650b back in the day? cool.

I had flats each of the first two years in, I swear, the exact same spot. Cant name the road though. 700 x 32 I think. Since then three tandem years 650b 42-47 or with no flats. Back on the single bike 650b x 48.

[R3awak3n]

As Angry put it, the weather is looking mighty fine. No rain, not that hot, not cold.

We are still deciding btw the mystery and the 100k. Probably will be mystery since we have always done the mystery since they introduced it and my buddy wants to keep the tradition.

[type2sam]

Yeah, go mystery

[R3awak3n]

Yeah, go mystery

yeah its looking like it

[cabbagelookin]

See y'all there. Vacillating between the 650b 47f/45r setup that I have on the bike now, or throwing on the 700c G-One 35 wheelset. Maybe the latter.

(And I love ALL the descents!)

[R3awak3n]

See y'all there. Vacillating between the 650b 47f/45r setup that I have on the bike now, or throwing on the 700c G-One 35 wheelset. Maybe the latter.

(And I love ALL the descents!)

I am doing 48s all around because why not but I do think that a 35 is a great tire for D2R2... unless you are doing a mystery and they throw some crazy stuff at you.

[cabbagelookin]

I rode 650b last year and the descents were awesome, but you def feel then drag on the pavement. We’ll see! I am doing 48s all around because why not but I do think that a 35 is a great tire for D2R2... unless you are doing a mystery and they throw some crazy stuff at you.






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[gluestick]

For those in the know, if someone who has registered beforehand and wishes to change distances, do you simply show up and start with the distance you want or is there some logistical thing that the event organizers need to know?

Thanks

[marciero]

For those in the know, if someone who has registered beforehand and wishes to change distances, do you simply show up and start with the distance you want or is there some logistical thing that the event organizers need to know?

Thanks

Just show up! I am undecided. Leaning toward the (all new) 160k. Steep pitches (as if that's something new) and recent broken and subsequent musical cranks give me excuse for trying the new GRX cranks.

[ergott]

You can let them know at the regi tent just before you head out. Good for them to know for logistics. They won't say no.

[Marc40a]

Did the 180k last year on my Cutthroat with 2.1 mtb tires (race kings)

This year, I'm running some tubeless 32mm Gravelking SK's, a narrower lighter wheelset and no dynamo hub.

I'm registered for the 180k, but I really haven't done any endurance training this year. I'll probably take the bail out option at the covered bridge, or switch to a shorter route, maybe the 115k.

[NHAero]

They appreciate knowing beforehand because there are logistics involved in getting the right amount of food to each lunch location. Email Linda Alvord

lalvord@verizon.net

For those in the know, if someone who has registered beforehand and wishes to change distances, do you simply show up and start with the distance you want or is there some logistical thing that the event organizers need to know?

Thanks

[chrispino]

Totally forgot to purchase the camping pass. I've emailed with no response. Does anyone know if I can just pay when I show up?

[jcs7282]

Totally forgot to purchase the camping pass. I've emailed with no response. Does anyone know if I can just pay when I show up?

I've done this before, you should not have an issue.

[4Rings6Stars]

I've done this before, you should not have an issue.

I think they said that this year is different because the camping area available is much more limited than it was in the past... so that campers that come without registering up front might be out of luck.

[eippo1]

Still wondering if I still want to bag the Mystery solo since my ride buddy dropped out and my fitness ain't that great.

[marciero]

I think they said that this year is different because the camping area available is much more limited than it was in the past... so that campers that come without registering up front might be out of luck.

Right. I just read that in today's email. Now seeing there was an August 2 email warning to register for camping by Aug 12...

[adampaiva]

I can't decide which bike to ride.
A) Rick Jones (https://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=145178&page=5)
+Been riding this one A LOT this year. It fits better than any other bike and I'm really comfortable on this bike on long days
+35 mm Compass slicks roll fast. Decent on rough stuff.
+46/30 sub-compact so good climbing gearing
-35 mm Compass slicks only decent on rough stuff
-Canti brakes stop but arent the greatest stoppers in the world

B) Lyon L'Avecaise 650b monster rando (https://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=202216)
+48mm 650b Compass knobbies roll decent on pavement, more volume and grip for the rough stuff and especially the descents
+Mafac Raid brakes work pretty well
-Fits me but haven't been riding this bike as much because I've always grabbed the RJ
-50/34 cranks give me decent climbing gearing but not as low as the 46/30
-48mm knobbies dont roll as fast on pavement

[cp43]

I can't decide which bike to ride.
A) Rick Jones (https://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=145178&page=5)
+Been riding this one A LOT this year. It fits better than any other bike and I'm really comfortable on this bike on long days
+35 mm Compass slicks roll fast. Decent on rough stuff.
+46/30 sub-compact so good climbing gearing
-35 mm Compass slicks only decent on rough stuff
-Canti brakes stop but arent the greatest stoppers in the world

B) Lyon L'Avecaise 650b monster rando (https://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=202216)
+48mm 650b Compass knobbies roll decent on pavement, more volume and grip for the rough stuff and especially the descents
+Mafac Raid brakes work pretty well
-Fits me but haven't been riding this bike as much because I've always grabbed the RJ
-50/34 cranks give me decent climbing gearing but not as low as the 46/30
-48mm knobbies dont roll as fast on pavement

Which route are you doing? If it's not the Mystery ride, I'd suggest bike A.

Slick tires shouldn't be an issue, and you'll like having the lower gearing. Despite being mostly dirt roads, most of D2R2 isn't really that "rough", it's unpaved, but usually reasonably smooth. NB, the rough comment doesn't necessarily apply to the Mystery ride.

Chris

[merlinmurph]

I can't decide which bike to ride.

I would use the one you've been riding. It's got all the good stuff you need and you're comfy on it.

[R3awak3n]

Which route are you doing? If it's not the Mystery ride, I'd suggest bike A.

Slick tires shouldn't be an issue, and you'll like having the lower gearing. Despite being mostly dirt roads, most of D2R2 isn't really that "rough", it's unpaved, but usually reasonably smooth. NB, the rough comment doesn't necessarily apply to the Mystery ride.

Chris

what do you know about the mystery... do tell...

[adampaiva]

I'm planning on the 160.
I've been leaning towards the Rick Jones as well so this confirms.

[ergott]

If you see me out there happy to chat!

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[weisan]

Gonna miss riding with my forum pals...have a great D2R2 this year!

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[eippo1]

I'll be doing the 100 on my Warbird with a Wheelworks kit on. Say hi if you see me.

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[jambee]

Wishing all you D2R2 riders loads of fun! It looks like a great event and a bucket list item!

[type2sam]

We are going to be in the camping area north of the tent. Look for the disco party lights. Most of us are doing the 100k Mystery, but others will be doing the Green River Ride, the 180k and the regular 100k.

[Hilltopperny]

Couldn't make it happen this year... Hoping all of you folks have a great ride and enjoy the day!

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[NHAero]

We were lucky with the weather. Early in the day as we climbed out of the valley we were in the clouds, and even my mirror fogged. Couldn't keep my glasses clear. Then it gradually got less threatening, no rain on the 100K. The peaches at Apex Orchards were as delicious as I remembered. My Ridewithgps file shows 8,222 ft of elevation- can that be right? and peak speed just under 50 mph. Some of the dirt road downhills were challenging, hard to make out the road condition details at speed! Was happy to have hydro disc brakes after the last time with Tektro 559 calipers on my old Bob Jackson.

One fellow rode a fixed gear, I am gobsmacked. Another was on an older Guercotti, and I saw a late 60s Raleigh Pro, so not everyone had chubby tires.

Peter Weigle was riding a new bike, as lovely as you might imagine. I briefly met Ergott on a climb, he built the wheels I was riding.

Great event, as ever. Didn't meet any other Paceliners, but they may have avoided me as my bike has a Shimano drivetrain :)

[R3awak3n]

Couldn't make it happen this year... Hoping all of you folks have a great ride and enjoy the day!

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I looked for you and Angry and figured you did not make it. I dont think angry dis either.

[R3awak3n]

We were going to go mystery but havent done the 100k in so long it was kind of a mystery.

The 100k is such a fantastic ride. There is no easy d2r2 ride but NH is right, we lucked out with the weather. Was a bit humid at first but cool and when it got hot we were almost done. Beautiful roads and were perfect on 35mm slicks. Still one of the best rides in the planet imo.

I got 68 miles and 7400ft. Also saw peter weigle, flying up one of the hills.

Will be back next year

[NHAero]

I had almost the same low gear I had when I did the 115 (22 inches) and it got a lot of use but I didn't feel that I needed lower. I think the 115 has some steeper grades (?)
I was surprised by the amount of folks that went bombing by me on Hawk's Rd. I recall them trying to get an ambulance in there a few years ago to get a badly hurt rider, so I was taking it easy!

Next time I'm wearing shades with magnifiers built in, I didn't print the cue sheet large enough :) One fun aspect for me is navigating by cue sheet rather than GPS - that kind of goes with riding a bike without any carbon...retrogrouchiness!

The industry has definitely sold a lot of gravel bikes!

[R3awak3n]

I had almost the same low gear I had when I did the 115 (22 inches) and it got a lot of use but I didn't feel that I needed lower. I think the 115 has some steeper grades (?)
I was surprised by the amount of folks that went bombing by me on Hawk's Rd. I recall then trying to get an ambulance in there a few years ago to get a badly hurt rider, so I was taking it easy!

Next time I'm wearing shades with magnifiers built in, I didn't print the cue sheet large enough :) One fun aspect for me is navigating by cue sheet rather than GPS - that kind of goes with riding a bike without any carbon...retrogrouchiness!

The industry has definitely sold a lot of gravel bikes!

The 115k definitely has some steeper stuff. It also has most of the climbing after lunch which sucks. I just think the 100k is a better ride. You have to go to the orchard, thats the best and 115k does not have that.

I chilled on hawks too. I saw the downed rider at lunch, she was a bit bloody and was taken in an ambulance. Hope she is ok. Hawks is a fun descent and even though I went decently slow I still beat my PR from 5 years ago.

[AngryScientist]

I looked for you and Angry and figured you did not make it. I dont think angry dis either.

true.

sadly missed my first D2 in many years, and really did miss being there. airlines and cross country flight conspired against me this year.

better planning next year!

[Pinned]

I rode about half of the 160k with some good friends, we missed the lunch stop and ended up taking some alternate roads back into town. The new 160k was GREAT, awesome roads and perfectly spaced climbs. It was hard but always rewarding on the descents, including one incredible dirt/clay road that gripped like nothing I've ever ridden. Excited for next year.

[R3awak3n]

true.

sadly missed my first D2 in many years, and really did miss being there. airlines and cross country flight conspired against me this year.

better planning next year!

There is always next year.

Also, did the ride on 35mm slicks and they were perfect for it. Not sure how the new 160k is, or the mystery but for the 100k, anything more than this is over kill (but surely more fun on hawks descent)

[BumbleBeeDave]

Pictures?

Just askin' . . . :p

BBD

[merlinmurph]

true.

sadly missed my first D2 in many years, and really did miss being there. airlines and cross country flight conspired against me this year.

better planning next year!

Bummer. Sorry you missed it.

I had a bit of a tough day doing the 100k. Started out great, but after about 3 hours, got a banger of a headache and my stomach was, uh, unsettled. My legs felt great. I took my time at lunch, ate some, drank some, and tried to settle things down. Still felt like crap when I left lunch and was pondering heading straight back, but when I hit that hairpin turn after about 10 miles along the river, I didn't want to wimp out - and really wanted some peaches at Apex. Yes, the peaches were awesome. The legs still felt fine, but the head and stomach issues lingered. I spent an awful lot of time in my lowest gear after lunch.

After I finished, a dip in the river helped A LOT. So glad that river is there.

I'll tell you, I'm glad the ride was yesterday and not today - it was hot today.

[ergott]

I briefly met Ergott on a climb, he built the wheels I was riding.

Great event, as ever. Didn't meet any other Paceliners, but they may have avoided me as my bike has a Shimano drivetrain :)

It was great to see you out there!

[ergott]

Here are some shots from before, during, and after.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Jg892edXxVWVogpw9

https://photos.smugmug.com/Events/D2R2-2019-1/i-Rm6bp7t/0/c7824b54/X2/IMG_20190816_191323-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Events/D2R2-2019-1/i-8ZH28m3/0/f29d188e/X2/IMG_20190817_061955-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Events/D2R2-2019-1/i-qMjr8D2/0/badf7046/X2/IMG_20190817_070324-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Events/D2R2-2019-1/i-6FsgmC2/0/4661440b/X2/IMG_20190817_083553-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Events/D2R2-2019-1/i-xHB4pXh/0/f775557e/X2/IMG_20190817_130930-X2.jpg

[marciero]

After a few years of tandeming I did the 160k solo this year. Having done all the non-mystery routes I was enticed by the "all new" aspect. It was great. Some familiar sections from other routes, past and present. There was nice variation in terrain-hard pack moist clay, loose gravel, narrow trail/forest road, etc. No boulder fields, which was nice. There was one very long and steep paved section done as descent that I am pretty sure I have done going uphill on one of the routes in the past. There was also particularly steep and pretty long uphill that was also loose and uneven, where I had to put a foot down. I did not make a note of which roads though.

I have a hard time getting started after stopping, and after lunch the miles and the elevation started to bite. But that is as it should be on a ride like this-if not I could be going harder.

Dont think I saw any paceliners.

[saab2000]

Great event, as ever. Didn't meet any other Paceliners, but they may have avoided me as my bike has a Shimano drivetrain :)

I skipped the whole event after it was reported you might sully the ride with a Shimano drivetrain. Seems I dodged a bullet. I wish a speedy recovery to all those who experienced this brush with Shimano. :D

[cp43]

what do you know about the mystery... do tell...

Sorry, I didn't mean to imply that I had inside info on the Mystery Ride, just that you never know what you're going to get.

I had a grand day out on the 160K. We didn't ride very fast, but I had lots of fun with two long time riding friends.

Chris

[Ttx1]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48576620461_f2c06e54d6_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2h1xSSZ)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48576620671_168ae0b7f7_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2h1xSWB)



The start of Pennel (before I put a foot down):

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48576620796_5e32f94677_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2h1xSYL)


The long stretch of Pennel (after I put a foot down):

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48576772407_82bdb6d768_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2h1yE3K)


Pictures don't do it justice.

[merlinmurph]

Man, Pennel Hill....

In '13, I did the 115 which includes Pennel Hill. It must have been graded that morning because there were barely any car tracks on it when we got there - just all loose dirt and gravel. Just brutal trying to maintain traction. You'd be following some bike tracks, then see shoe prints. I thought it was worse than Patten because of the grading. Obviously, somebody's idea of a sick joke. :mad: Somehow, I made it up with no dabs.

[BumbleBeeDave]

Wish I had been able to be there this year. It's great to know that the knight who says "Nee!" is still there. Also is that the covered bridge at the lunch stop? I know they were working on it for a couple of years.

BBD

Here are some shots from before, during, and after.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Jg892edXxVWVogpw9

https://photos.smugmug.com/Events/D2R2-2019-1/i-Rm6bp7t/0/c7824b54/X2/IMG_20190816_191323-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Events/D2R2-2019-1/i-8ZH28m3/0/f29d188e/X2/IMG_20190817_061955-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Events/D2R2-2019-1/i-qMjr8D2/0/badf7046/X2/IMG_20190817_070324-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Events/D2R2-2019-1/i-6FsgmC2/0/4661440b/X2/IMG_20190817_083553-X2.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/Events/D2R2-2019-1/i-xHB4pXh/0/f775557e/X2/IMG_20190817_130930-X2.jpg

[happycampyer]

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-HzDFfw9/0/5457e548/L/i-HzDFfw9-L.jpg

The bridge is back.https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-n5bB4rd/0/b5d11e7f/L/i-n5bB4rd-L.jpg

And plenty of Shimano in Deerfield:
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-3RzmKk7/0/4c2403c5/L/i-3RzmKk7-L.jpg

Toto, I don’t think we’re in Kansas anymore!
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-KcjSP62/0/4737e12f/L/i-KcjSP62-L.jpg

[eippo1]

Bummer. Sorry you missed it.



I had a bit of a tough day doing the 100k. Started out great, but after about 3 hours, got a banger of a headache and my stomach was, uh, unsettled. My legs felt great. I took my time at lunch, ate some, drank some, and tried to settle things down. Still felt like crap when I left lunch and was pondering heading straight back, but when I hit that hairpin turn after about 10 miles along the river, I didn't want to wimp out - and really wanted some peaches at Apex. Yes, the peaches were awesome. The legs still felt fine, but the head and stomach issues lingered. I spent an awful lot of time in my lowest gear after lunch.



After I finished, a dip in the river helped A LOT. So glad that river is there.



I'll tell you, I'm glad the ride was yesterday and not today - it was hot today.I had the opposite day from you on the 100. With the humidity and moisture from the fog in the air, I couldn't breathe all morning. Felt so bad (and didn't have my inhaler with me) that I took the lunch shortcut. Ate a bunch at lunch, had a quick nap on the stump just behind the sandwich tent and headed out.

By then the sun was out and the humidity was way less. Felt great for the rest of the day that I had plenty of energy to bomb down hawks and haul ass the rest of the way to beer. Had a great time overall and loved being able to grind in the afternoon since I didn't have anyone to wait for.

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[tctyres]

Hawks Rd is that final chop before the pavement?

I did the 180, passing some friends who I didn't know were there. I was in rando mode, so cruised through the course in just under 9 hours. It was very scenic with well stocked aid stations. It was a beautiful ride. One highlight was having a bear run out of the woods in front of us. He looked, saw us, and then hauled ass back into the woods. It wasn't fully grown.

[ergott]

Hawks Rd is that final chop before the pavement?

I did the 180, passing some friends who I didn't know were there. I was in rando mode, so cruised through the course in just under 9 hours. It was very scenic with well stocked aid stations. It was a beautiful ride. One highlight was having a bear run out of the woods in front of us. He looked, saw us, and then hauled ass back into the woods. It wasn't fully grown.

Under 9 hours is really strong. Nice work! :beer:

[tctyres]

Under 9 hours is really strong. Nice work! :beer:

Thanks. I honestly wasn't sure what I was getting into. The organizers err on the side of caution, always. Overall, the technical bits were good. I still need to strengthen my gravel descents, and I held back on the climbs. I had matches to burn at the end, but that's OK. My friends eyes bugged out when they heard that I finished 3 hours ahead of them :eek:. It's not a race, though; people can take it at any speed. It was a great day in the saddle.

[merlinmurph]

I had the opposite day from you on the 100. With the humidity and moisture from the fog in the air, I couldn't breathe all morning. Felt so bad (and didn't have my inhaler with me) that I took the lunch shortcut. Ate a bunch at lunch, had a quick nap on the stump just behind the sandwich tent and headed out.

By then the sun was out and the humidity was way less. Felt great for the rest of the day that I had plenty of energy to bomb down hawks and haul ass the rest of the way to beer. Had a great time overall and loved being able to grind in the afternoon since I didn't have anyone to wait for.


Ha! Isn't that great when you get out of whatever funk you were in? You think you were in for a long day, but then you eat, drink, whatever, and you pop out of it. Great to hear.

[chrispino]

My first D2R2 this year. I used to live about 5 miles away from the start and never once rode a bike up there. We rolled the 160k route and it was great. One of the better routes I've done in the states for sure.

I didn't snap a ton of photos, just kinda enjoyed the day/company but here's a couple

https://beta.fixed.gr/nyc/uploads/503/B6X0DY9YUP77.jpg

https://beta.fixed.gr/nyc/uploads/672/QYI43971D79M.jpg

https://beta.fixed.gr/nyc/uploads/574/G5BI096QIVZT.jpg

https://beta.fixed.gr/nyc/uploads/024/75D4SWY8U35X.jpg

https://beta.fixed.gr/nyc/uploads/979/BLJYB85F8PJL.jpg

[jzinckgra]

Nice. Couple of my riding buddies from Portland, Maine did it

[cgolvin]

Wish I had been able to be there this year. It's great to know that the knight who says "Nee!" is still there. Also is that the covered bridge at the lunch stop? I know they were working on it for a couple of years.

BBD

Funny, when I saw that second to last picture I thought "well, that must be BumbleBeeDave"