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Comment by Tank-Ridin' Ryan on April 10, 2014 at 9:07am

Adam, saying something like that is more of a Lee Diamond thing (http://www.thechainlink.org/events/liar-s-ride-2014).  We try not to tread on his yearly ridiculous turf.

Comment by Adam Z on April 9, 2014 at 5:29am

You guys totally missed the chance to say that CBES participants all ride penny farthings in a peleton at 30 miles an hour.

Comment by Kevin Mulcky on April 9, 2014 at 4:04am

All good info to know. Thanks everyone. Do organizers usually print cue sheets or maps for everyone?

Comment by Rich S on April 9, 2014 at 4:02am

I'll second what these guys said. We do sometimes get stretched out pretty good ... even up to a mile between first and last rider. The front riders will almost always stop at tricky spots or turns to make sure no one's left behind. 

Comment by daWillinChi on April 9, 2014 at 3:49am

We typically try to go about 12mph. But in all honesty, it's just a tad bit faster than the slowest rider to edge he/she on to go a bit faster.

If you want to ride faster than the lead and know the way, do so. We usually do and wait for everyone to catch up, especially at an intersection if there's a turn.

Bring a lock, a bungee cord for the Metra back, a flat kit (spare tube/pump/tools), your credit card (for taxi back if something goes terribly wrong with your bike) :)

Comment by Kevin Mulcky on April 9, 2014 at 3:36am

I'm doing my first ride with the CBES on the 19th and I've got a couple quick questions. What speed do you all typically ride at? What type of bikes are people on? Should I bring anything besides a flat kit? Does everyone stick together?

Comment by grayn8 on April 9, 2014 at 2:32am

So, having broken and sprained a lot of myself, I can say that they can't see all breaks instantly with X-rays especially greenleaf fractures and hairlines. They seem to always want to boot or immobilize to prevent stuff. After a week, hairlines can show on X-rays. Soft tissue damage doesn't really show unless you go MRI and more expensive modalities. As a guy who disregard the soft tissue healing process and now has clicks and range of mobility crap--I recommend taking it dang seriously. Sorry to read. And heal fast.

Comment by djm on April 9, 2014 at 1:57am

Get better soon!  Im glad to hear that there were no broken bones, but soft tissue injuries deserve respect, too.

Comment by bobweiser on April 8, 2014 at 6:31pm

fyi went to the orthopedic surgeon for my follow-up appointment this morning. they looked at my x-rays, they took my casts off, they had me move my wrist and ankle, they let me hobble about a little -- and they told me i was good to go! after all that, just (very) bad sprains!

Comment by Rich S on April 8, 2014 at 12:46pm

Ah yes I forgot about that ride. Well then next 2 months of Saturdays are chock full.

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