help. it's my first century. - The Chainlink2024-03-29T11:43:39Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/2211490:Topic:9478?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A10024&feed=yes&xn_auth=noAny more info on this subject…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-01-10:2211490:Comment:6349902013-01-10T09:08:43.674ZWe all have an inner Beast...https://thechainlink.org/profile/MannyFuentes
<p>Any more info on this subject ?</p>
<p>Any more info on this subject ?</p> Has anyone here tried a centu…tag:thechainlink.org,2008-09-21:2211490:Comment:101602008-09-21T18:15:20.047ZBarthttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Bart
Has anyone here tried a century on a fixed gear? If so, would you do it again? How about on a single speed (w/freewheel)?
Has anyone here tried a century on a fixed gear? If so, would you do it again? How about on a single speed (w/freewheel)? I did see this before the rid…tag:thechainlink.org,2008-09-21:2211490:Comment:100962008-09-21T11:50:27.582ZJulie Aberman (Hochstadter)https://thechainlink.org/profile/JulieHochstadter
I did see this before the ride! Thanks h3...good answer two cause I wouldn't have time now to take it off!<br />
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<cite>h3 said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topic/show?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A9478&page=2#2211490Comment10086"><div>Er, not like you're going to see this before the ride (you're probably on your way already) but for posterity's sake, I'd leave the rack and lock on the bike.<br></br>Hope you have a great ride!<br></br><cite>Julie Hochstadter said:…</cite></div>
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I did see this before the ride! Thanks h3...good answer two cause I wouldn't have time now to take it off!<br />
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<cite>h3 said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topic/show?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A9478&page=2#2211490Comment10086"><div>Er, not like you're going to see this before the ride (you're probably on your way already) but for posterity's sake, I'd leave the rack and lock on the bike.<br/>Hope you have a great ride!<br/><cite>Julie Hochstadter said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topic/show?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A9478&page=2&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A10024&x=1#2211490Comment10024"><div>H3 brought up a good point about weight. Should I take my rack off my bike for the ride? I like to have my lock on me that I bungee to the rack. Suggestions???</div>
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</blockquote> H3 brought up a good point ab…tag:thechainlink.org,2008-09-20:2211490:Comment:100242008-09-20T23:00:25.438ZJulie Aberman (Hochstadter)https://thechainlink.org/profile/JulieHochstadter
H3 brought up a good point about weight. Should I take my rack off my bike for the ride? I like to have my lock on me that I bungee to the rack. Suggestions???
H3 brought up a good point about weight. Should I take my rack off my bike for the ride? I like to have my lock on me that I bungee to the rack. Suggestions??? brilliant. as long as no one…tag:thechainlink.org,2008-09-20:2211490:Comment:99512008-09-20T15:12:27.394Zcoopshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/coops
brilliant. as long as no one bring sean paul or flo ridah to the road i am cool. salty nuts seem to be right up there as the number one food suggestion. maybe i will contact pete schweaty.<br />
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thanks everyone for their help and thanks to leah for giving us this venue.<br />
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heres to chafing!!<br />
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brilliant. as long as no one bring sean paul or flo ridah to the road i am cool. salty nuts seem to be right up there as the number one food suggestion. maybe i will contact pete schweaty.<br />
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thanks everyone for their help and thanks to leah for giving us this venue.<br />
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heres to chafing!!<br />
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<cite>Tommie said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topic/show?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A9478&page=1&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A9932&x=1#2211490Comment9948"><div>Hrm.<br/><br/>1) Might I suggest buying a pack of Tums. Tums have calcium. Calcium = good if you cramp (so's a pack of salty nuts... I prefer Corn Nuts because they easily spittable thereby providing endless entertainment when riding with buds."<br/>2) Stand up every 10-15 min for 1 min. This is more important for the guys (and the ladies that like the guys or the guys that like the guys).<br/>3) Get the worst songs stuck in your head earlier in the day. It really sucks when you're at mile 87 and you suddenly get Private Dancer or Eye of the Tiger looping in your head. Also remember that bike riding, like huddling around campfires with smores and hotdogs and booze and a bit of weed, is a great time to try acappella-punk-rock-sing-alongs. I suggest Stiff Little Finger's "Suspect Device" or Nirvana's "Molly's Lips" as a great way to start.</div>
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1) Might I suggest buyi…tag:thechainlink.org,2008-09-20:2211490:Comment:99482008-09-20T15:03:45.601ZTommiehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Tom
Hrm.<br />
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1) Might I suggest buying a pack of Tums. Tums have calcium. Calcium = good if you cramp (so's a pack of salty nuts... I prefer Corn Nuts because they easily spittable thereby providing endless entertainment when riding with buds."<br />
2) Stand up every 10-15 min for 1 min. This is more important for the guys (and the ladies that like the guys or the guys that like the guys).<br />
3) Get the worst songs stuck in your head earlier in the day. It really sucks when you're at mile 87 and you suddenly…
Hrm.<br />
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1) Might I suggest buying a pack of Tums. Tums have calcium. Calcium = good if you cramp (so's a pack of salty nuts... I prefer Corn Nuts because they easily spittable thereby providing endless entertainment when riding with buds."<br />
2) Stand up every 10-15 min for 1 min. This is more important for the guys (and the ladies that like the guys or the guys that like the guys).<br />
3) Get the worst songs stuck in your head earlier in the day. It really sucks when you're at mile 87 and you suddenly get Private Dancer or Eye of the Tiger looping in your head. Also remember that bike riding, like huddling around campfires with smores and hotdogs and booze and a bit of weed, is a great time to try acappella-punk-rock-sing-alongs. I suggest Stiff Little Finger's "Suspect Device" or Nirvana's "Molly's Lips" as a great way to start. September is the BEST month f…tag:thechainlink.org,2008-09-19:2211490:Comment:97372008-09-19T19:09:28.663ZSuzannehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Suzanne
September is the BEST month for a Chicago century! How exciting!<br />
(I'm a regular century rider with lots of advice.)<br />
Everything I have learned about distance riding, I've learned the hard way. Meaning lots of trial and error. Your first few centuries you're bound to make a few faulty choices.<br />
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That said, you've picked a really great century for your first. Because this is a fully supported ride, the only food I would bring would be salted nuts because they are light in weight, easy to stash in a…
September is the BEST month for a Chicago century! How exciting!<br />
(I'm a regular century rider with lots of advice.)<br />
Everything I have learned about distance riding, I've learned the hard way. Meaning lots of trial and error. Your first few centuries you're bound to make a few faulty choices.<br />
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That said, you've picked a really great century for your first. Because this is a fully supported ride, the only food I would bring would be salted nuts because they are light in weight, easy to stash in a pocket, and really satiating if you get hungry before the official rest stops. The sodium will also help you. I love almonds and pecans. Whatever would make you happy.<br />
The only tools/parts I would bring would be a brand new tube, levers, and a hex wrench. No point in bringing an extra patched tube that 'might' work. And all the fancy other stuff the support van will have with them, even a pump.<br />
Make sure to wear sunscreen in the usual and unusual places. I've gotten some pretty silly sun tans on the small of my back or behind my knees.<br />
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Hope this helps and have fun! Julie Hochstadter said:I'm I…tag:thechainlink.org,2008-09-19:2211490:Comment:97322008-09-19T19:08:18.434Zvxlahttps://thechainlink.org/profile/vxla
<cite>Julie Hochstadter said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topic/show?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A9478#2211490Comment9667"><div>I'm I crazy for attempting this with no clips or clipless pedals? Damn children's feet!</div>
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Talk to Marcus at YoJimbo's garage; he runs the Track Cats program, which has kids, and I presume they use clipless pedals. Or get cages and straps.
<cite>Julie Hochstadter said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topic/show?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A9478#2211490Comment9667"><div>I'm I crazy for attempting this with no clips or clipless pedals? Damn children's feet!</div>
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Talk to Marcus at YoJimbo's garage; he runs the Track Cats program, which has kids, and I presume they use clipless pedals. Or get cages and straps. Julie Hochstadter said:I'm I…tag:thechainlink.org,2008-09-19:2211490:Comment:97132008-09-19T18:13:55.961Zmillenial removing Bernie tattoohttps://thechainlink.org/profile/envanex
<cite>Julie Hochstadter said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topic/show?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A9478#2211490Comment9667"><div>I'm I crazy for attempting this with no clips or clipless pedals? Damn children's feet!</div>
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Every century I ever rode has been on platform pedals.
<cite>Julie Hochstadter said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topic/show?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A9478#2211490Comment9667"><div>I'm I crazy for attempting this with no clips or clipless pedals? Damn children's feet!</div>
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Every century I ever rode has been on platform pedals. I'm I crazy for attempting th…tag:thechainlink.org,2008-09-19:2211490:Comment:96672008-09-19T16:35:40.534ZJulie Aberman (Hochstadter)https://thechainlink.org/profile/JulieHochstadter
I'm I crazy for attempting this with no clips or clipless pedals? Damn children's feet!
I'm I crazy for attempting this with no clips or clipless pedals? Damn children's feet!