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mayor
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It's that time of year again. Time to start thinking about sending in your postcard registration for one of the two greatest gravel road cycling events this side of anywhere. There is info on the new Almanzo site and updates coming regularly so check back often. Holler.
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BryanRidesBikes
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| Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2011 9:30 pm |
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Already pumped.
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mayor
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| Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 11:52 am |
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| Believed Landis the first two timesJoined: Tue Apr 10, 2007 8:33 pmPosts: 292
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Did I mention that these events are still FREE?
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Vik Strong
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| Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 2:05 pm |
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really excited for it this year. thanks for all the hard work you put into it. its amazing that its free. my friend just signed up for the Tough Mudder obsacle course race and paid $150 to do it. really puts that entry free into perspective.
this year ill have to send in a better postcard. mine are always super lame.
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mcblum
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| Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 5:50 pm |
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Can't wait! What a great event, first time last year (and completed!) and I'm hooked. Can't hang with the big boys, but awesome that Chris let those of who want to do something do it! Postcard and donation will be in the mail soon!!!
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FoxShadow
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| Posted: Sun Dec 25, 2011 1:30 pm |
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Post card is locked and loaded. Many thanks to Chris for not only putting on the event, but for putting a classy personal touch on every aspect of this epic day. An impressive legacy he is leaving.
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Xipe Totec
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| Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2012 1:12 am |
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POSTCARD SENT
accodring do the website Chris offered our money back if we don't have good weather (as if there is such a thing!)
Question is; attempt on the touring bike again? Or try the ss 29er?
/Pumped
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kinsleylove
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| Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 1:45 am |
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training already for this ride. after last years failed attempt at royal i am trying again this time with gears and gloves that can keep my hands functioning. looking to finish in the first 50( crazy dreams).
how are people getting ready for this event?
who wants to put on some serious winter miles?
props to everyone who tried it last year that was really hard and a blast, thank you so much chris for changing my life for the love of gravel and country side.
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omgmrj
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| Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 10:53 am |
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kinsleylove wrote: who wants to put on some serious winter miles? I do.
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Tigerbeat
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| Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 9:43 pm |
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omgmrj wrote: kinsleylove wrote: who wants to put on some serious winter miles? I do. Count me in too. I'm slow, but I like distance. Maybe a 50-75 mile group ride every two weeks or so until we forget about "training"? also, matthew. I apologize for calling you matt on the phone. I was out of it. And - make that tomorrah for the check (:
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omgmrj
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| Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2012 10:15 am |
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Word, word.
Word, and word.
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steef
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| Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 1:24 am |
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shiny
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| Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 11:25 am |
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steef wrote: EEeek They got my postcard. Guess I have to actually train for this now... 
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kn_mpls
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| Posted: Fri May 04, 2012 4:08 pm |
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Noob question: I remember reading somewhere about a creek crossing or two on the route. What kind of creeks are we talking here? Something I can ride across? Will I need to shoulder the bike and wade knee deep? Just want to get some idea so I can be prepared enough to not have to ride 100 miles with a pint of water in each shoe. Anyone know?
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omgmrj
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| Posted: Fri May 04, 2012 4:25 pm |
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Last year some people were removing shoes and socks to wade through, while others just rode through, as they were already soaked from the rain.
With the lack of melting snow this year, it should be quite low.
That's all speculation though. idk.
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