North Shore Century 2013

Holy cow - has it been a year since I made the 2012 thread?! Indeed, it has!

Based on the calendar event, it looks like a good amount of people have RSVPd to ride. Even if you haven't, and were looking for some people to ride with, post in this thread.

Which distance will you be riding? And, at which pace are you planning to ride?

I'll be riding the classic century @ a somewhat comfortable pace. After starting this cycling season well, my conditioning is questionable as I have only been on the bike a handful of times since June. Yikes. I'm looking for some people who might want to ride between 13-15 mph average.

The forecast is shaping up to look like it's going to be a great day for riding! I'm sure people remember the weirdo weather last year - much cooler. I remember waking up and heading out @ 5:15AM and it being 39 degrees!

Who's in?

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Permalink Reply by Skip Montanaro 0mi on September 15, 2013 at 3:21pm

Signed up for the 100. May ride a shorter distance, depending on my cycling friends and the weather.

Permalink Reply by Josh.E on September 15, 2013 at 8:40pm

I'm doing the 70 mile route not sure about speed more then likely comfortable around 13-14 but depends on how I feel that day.  Does anybody know how flat the route is cause I'm thinking of doing it on my fixed gear.

Permalink Reply by Lanterne Rouge on September 16, 2013 at 12:23am

I haven't seen the route yet, but if it holds similar to the past years, it's remarkably flat. If I remember correctly, the only 'climb' was on the return leg in or around downtown Waukegan, as we had to ascend a bridge/overpass sort of thing. And, it must've not been that bad, because my front derailleur was borked last year and I still managed to comfortably climb in my 44T ring. ( I think it was 44/28. )

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on September 16, 2013 at 12:33am

Riding the metric no faster than 12 to 13. I will get an early start again.  

It was cold last year early in the morning, but it warmed up to be a beautiful day.  This one looks like it will start out warmer and also be a beautiful day!

Permalink Reply by dan brown on September 16, 2013 at 3:17am

same here, I am scheduled to raise money for Over the Rainbow (OTR) charity and do the 100. Peggy will do a shorter distance. Her sister Betsy from Italy is presumeably doing the 100 also.

Skip Montanaro 12mi said:

Signed up for the 100. May ride a shorter distance, depending on my cycling friends and the weather.

Permalink Reply by Dave Jacque on September 16, 2013 at 3:48am

I'm looking at the metric and a stately 13-14 mph pace. Would love some company.

Permalink Reply by Far'arned Retrogrumpalunkus #63 on September 16, 2013 at 4:50am

I wish I was free to ride it this year, but my SIL went and decided this is the weekend to go and get married. I was not given the option to decline the invitation by my wife.   Have fun everyone.  The NorthShore Century is a great ride.  

I'll have to make do with just doing the Apple Cider this fall.   Anyone else doing that one too?

Permalink Reply by Tom Z on September 16, 2013 at 5:51am

What is a SIL?

James BlackHeron said:

I wish I was free to ride it this year, but my SIL went and decided this is the weekend to go and get married. I was not given the option to decline the invitation by my wife.   Have fun everyone.  The NorthShore Century is a great ride.  

I'll have to make do with just doing the Apple Cider this fall.   Anyone else doing that one too?

Permalink Reply by Deet 4.5mi on September 16, 2013 at 6:05am

Yao and I are doing the 100, and I plan to leave close to 6am. We will be hovering around 16, let me know if you would like to join us.

Permalink Reply by Far'arned Retrogrumpalunkus #63 on September 16, 2013 at 6:05am

Oh, sorry.  Got carried away with the TLA's.

SIL = Sister In-Law

It's a fairly common 'net acronym.

See also BIL, MIL, FIL...

Tom Z said:

What is a SIL?

James BlackHeron said:

I wish I was free to ride it this year, but my SIL went and decided this is the weekend to go and get married. I was not given the option to decline the invitation by my wife.   Have fun everyone.  The NorthShore Century is a great ride.  

I'll have to make do with just doing the Apple Cider this fall.   Anyone else doing that one too?

Permalink Reply by Skip Montanaro 0mi on September 16, 2013 at 6:48am

dan brown said:

[Peggy's] sister Betsy from Italy is presumeably doing the 100 also.

That's not a very Italian sounding name... :-)

Will she be able to tolerate our lack of hills?

Permalink Reply by Julia 3.5/7.5 mi on September 16, 2013 at 9:01am

I'd love to join you guys, if you want one more! I'm also hoping to start the 100mi route right at 6am and maintain a brisk pace as well. 16+ sounds perfect.

Kiltedcelt - I'm also tweaking a few fit things as well. I purchased a new bike about 4 weeks ago and rode it for the 62mi Bike & Chow, but still adjusting things here and there on longer rides. I was thinking about putting the selle italia seat I've been drooling over on in time for this ride.

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Deet 4.5mi said:

Yao and I are doing the 100, and I plan to leave close to 6am. We will be hovering around 16, let me know if you would like to join us.

Deet, after seeing you this morning I was going to see if you were riding. I'm planning on doing the 100 as well and was hoping for about 16 average. I'm riding a new bike though and might have fit issues that crop up a after some distance in. I how that won't be the case since this bike is almost identical in geometry to my other one. I'm not so sure about a 6:00 AM start though. I'm shooting more for getting on the road no later than 7:00. Maybe I'll see you guys at one of the stops.

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