Going Long and Hard.

Steve Vai · Aug 22, 2017

seanrunnette said:
Just do both. It's CX, it's not supposed to make sense.

This would hurt. A lot. Reminds of the days when they would do Beacon (Bridgeton) and HPCX as a double UCI weekend. I missed Beacon because I rode for the Hermes back then and we'd be setting up HPCX that Saturday. I miss all the old hard courses before USAC became CX Nazis. Original Westwood. Craigmeur. P-Burg. Staten CX. None of that shit will fly today. Needs to be 8 feet wide and rideable with 28c tires.

seanrunnette · Aug 22, 2017

MadisonDan said:
Is Bridgeton the same venue as "Independence CX" from a few years ago?

That's the one I did, so I'm gonna say yes.

seanrunnette · Aug 22, 2017

jimvreeland said:
This would hurt. A lot.

It's CX, it's not supposed to not hurt

Beacon/HPCX wasn't that long ago. I rode HPCX on the Sunday after the blizzard. One of my favorite days on the bike. Still regret not doing the Beacon Saturday.

Steve Vai · Aug 22, 2017

Making the singletrack before work.

Steve Vai · Aug 23, 2017

Steve Vai · Aug 24, 2017

Rippin' Quibbletown this morning with a World Champion. Legs are warming up to the idea of going not long. Still have zero high end but I can sit at 400 watts for 20 minute sets so hopefully I can fake it.

Officially downgraded to Cat2 so I can race 40+. USAC approved this morning.

MadisonDan · Aug 24, 2017

"Hey guys.. grab two cones and do some figure 8's"

or not..... :dead:

RobW · Aug 24, 2017

Guess you're going against your #crossisdead hashtag ..

Steve Vai · Aug 24, 2017

Like herding cats.

Pearl · Aug 24, 2017

lol, the fat bike community must be raging right now

Juggernaut · Aug 24, 2017

pearl said:
lol, the fat bike community must be raging right now

Nah, dem tires are waaaay to thick to be UCI legal, which is what, 33's I believe.

When he's carving the pow on dat silly bike I might get a little agita doe.

huffster · Aug 24, 2017

Who is the World Champion? I don't race and if it has to do with CX, I know even less.

jimvreeland said:
Rippin' Quibbletown this morning with a World Champion. Legs are warming up to the idea of going not long. Still have zero high end but I can sit at 400 watts for 20 minute sets so hopefully I can fake it.

Officially downgraded to Cat2 so I can race 40+. USAC approved this morning.

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Steve Vai · Aug 24, 2017

pearl said:
lol, the fat bike community must be raging right now

Keep 'em on their toes. Besides 40c bro, it's fat cross.

Steve Vai · Aug 24, 2017

huffster said:
Who is the World Champion? I don't race and if it has to do with CX, I know even less.

Christie Perkins. She's Masters 50+ Champ and National Champ.

Steve Vai · Aug 24, 2017

Juggernaut said:
Nah, dem tires are waaaay to thick to be UCI legal, which is what, 33's I believe.

When he's carving the pow on dat silly bike I might get a little agita doe.

Don't worry, I'm still prepping for Jay's. I just realized that my fitnesss level has nothing to do with finishing that race so I can play around more in the fall. I also have 2 more Randos just before Bridgeton to undo any fast twitch gains I make.

Steve Vai · Aug 27, 2017

Cranks Around the Campfire.

Night ride with MTBNJ peeps.

Stephens Advanced Endurance Ride.

Solo Endurance Ride at North.

Fuck bees.

Night ride with MTBNJ peeps again.

Mooch North with child.

Solo ride at Deer Park.

My weekend tally was a bit short but I was glad to give up some hours to ride with the boy all 3 days. We logged almost 50 miles together which was awesome.