Lance Armstrong's Saturday Ride
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Lance Armstrong's Saturday Ride
Postby davidk » Thu Jan 13, 2011 4:49 pm
http://twitter.com/lancearmstrong/statu ... 3716333568
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Re: Lance Armstrong's Saturday Ride
Postby DanielS » Thu Jan 13, 2011 5:00 pm
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Re: Lance Armstrong's Saturday Ride
Postby you cannot be sirrus » Thu Jan 13, 2011 5:50 pm
I'll be there with a couple of thousand of my best mates.
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Re: Lance Armstrong's Saturday Ride
Postby The Womble » Thu Jan 13, 2011 6:04 pm
Whens the Floyd Ride on?DanielS wrote:I know where to stay away from now!!
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Re: Lance Armstrong's Saturday Ride
Postby nutsack » Thu Jan 13, 2011 6:57 pm
I missed out last year and won't be able to go this year either due to work.
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Re: Lance Armstrong's Saturday Ride
Postby betterthanwalking » Thu Jan 13, 2011 9:19 pm
nutsack wrote:Nooooooooooooooo
I missed out last year and won't be able to go this year either due to work.
I can hear you coughing from here, looks like you are coming down with something?
I'll be there.
Gavin
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Re: Lance Armstrong's Saturday Ride
Postby SeanB » Thu Jan 13, 2011 9:28 pm
could be your eye too. you can't see yourself coming into work.betterthanwalking wrote:nutsack wrote:Nooooooooooooooo
I missed out last year and won't be able to go this year either due to work.
I can hear you coughing from here, looks like you are coming down with something?
I'll be there.
Gavin
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Re: Lance Armstrong's Saturday Ride
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Re: Lance Armstrong's Saturday Ride
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Re: Lance Armstrong's Saturday Ride
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Re: Lance Armstrong's Saturday Ride
Postby MichaelB » Fri Jan 14, 2011 1:09 pm
+1DanielS wrote:I know where to stay away from now!!
Chaos the day before the RLC I don't need. Have family things to do anyway...
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Re: Lance Armstrong's Saturday Ride
Postby davidk » Fri Jan 14, 2011 1:13 pm
Id hate to be brought down by a 'first timer' a day before the RLC ride.
The chaos up the Expressway on the Amy ride was bad enough!
Ill give it a miss - my my lack of speed, Id never get anywhere near Lance to get a glimpse of him anyway.
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Re: Lance Armstrong's Saturday Ride
Postby bongo » Fri Jan 14, 2011 1:36 pm
I understand your concern, but isnt this several pro's riding with heaps of "first timers".They seem to be prepared to take the risk with a fair bit at stake. I do agree though and will be happy gorge road and checkers will not be too busy for my saturday morning ridedavidk wrote:I didnt go last year, but Im guessing all sorts will flock to this ridie, including many who have no idea how to ride an huge groups - hmm, sounds like a recipe for disaster.
Id hate to be brought down by a 'first timer' a day before the RLC ride.
The chaos up the Expressway on the Amy ride was bad enough!
Ill give it a miss - my my lack of speed, Id never get anywhere near Lance to get a glimpse of him anyway.
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Re: Lance Armstrong's Saturday Ride
Postby The Bone Ranger » Fri Jan 14, 2011 2:02 pm
This is the same reason I'll skip it. I'll go for a gentle roll in the afternoon instead.davidk wrote: Id hate to be brought down by a 'first timer' a day before the RLC ride.
Except the pros will charge to the front of the pack, put the pace on a little to stretch out the group, and stay at the front. Just like the TdF, the safest place for any rider is at the front. No-one can fall in front of them. But in the middle somewhere, keep on your toes.bongo wrote: I understand your concern, but isnt this several pro's riding with heaps of "first timers".They seem to be prepared to take the risk with a fair bit at stake.
Andrew
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Re: Lance Armstrong's Saturday Ride
Postby tim on skin » Fri Jan 14, 2011 3:01 pm
wheel to tube got a screw in it a few weeks ago will not say sealed over 35psi
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Re: Lance Armstrong's Saturday Ride
Postby MichaelB » Fri Jan 14, 2011 3:08 pm
Need some full stops & comma's there too !!!tim on skin wrote:i'll be going umm once i do a once over on the bike bloody drive line is out of line need's a clean after being out in rain yesterday still need to chage back
wheel to tube got a screw in it a few weeks ago will not say sealed over 35psi
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Re: Lance Armstrong's Saturday Ride
Postby buzz » Fri Jan 14, 2011 4:09 pm
Last year a couple of us just stuck together and made sure we were very aware and quick to respond.
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Re: Lance Armstrong's Saturday Ride
Postby SeanB » Fri Jan 14, 2011 5:51 pm
TBH I was a 'first timer' at last year's twitter ride. I never felt at risk. Worst case is you may need to ride a bit slower but that's fine - it's not a race, y'know?
Just spin, enjoy and play a part in supporting LA's livestrong message, the flood victims and promoting a healthy lifestyle.
Cyclists in every other city would love to have this opportunity.
Having said that, do what you want
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Re: Lance Armstrong's Saturday Ride
Postby tim on skin » Fri Jan 14, 2011 7:18 pm
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Re: Lance Armstrong's Saturday Ride
Postby you cannot be sirrus » Fri Jan 14, 2011 10:47 pm
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Re: Lance Armstrong's Saturday Ride
Postby betterthanwalking » Fri Jan 14, 2011 11:07 pm
Of course Lance and the pro's will stick to the front, they have a lot more to lose than any of us. Most of my mates will be there and ride the RLC on Sunday too.
Gavin
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Re: Lance Armstrong's Saturday Ride
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Lance Armstrong's Saturday Ride
Postby im_no_pro » Sat Jan 15, 2011 1:53 pm
Yup, although a feeling somewhat offset by a quick 40km down to Torquay this morning... Perfect morning for it.SeanB wrote: Cyclists in every other city would love to have this opportunity.
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Re: Lance Armstrong's Saturday Ride
Postby you cannot be sirrus » Sat Jan 15, 2011 2:43 pm
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Re: Lance Armstrong's Saturday Ride
Postby betterthanwalking » Sat Jan 15, 2011 4:45 pm
Someone did go down and there was some bark lost. On the whole a safe ride, lots of hand signals. I didn't see anyone riding like a moron. Plenty of "wrong side of the road" stuff sanctioned by the Police ie They were there and didn't book anyone.
Cheers
Gavin
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