Popular Post az_cyclist Posted March 8 Popular Post Share #1 Posted March 8 I will ride the Spring Solvang Double Century. I was pretty sure when I rode it in 2022 it would be the last CTC double that I would ride, but, here we go again. 5 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted March 8 Share #2 Posted March 8 Have a good ride..as long as it's fun..you stop when it stops being fun 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted March 8 Share #3 Posted March 8 4 minutes ago, az_cyclist said: I will ride the Spring Solvang Double Century. I was pretty sure when I rode it in 2022 it would be the last CTC double that I would ride, but, here we go again. Aren't you retired? What else do you have to do with your time? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted March 8 Share #4 Posted March 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az_cyclist Posted March 8 Author Share #5 Posted March 8 42 minutes ago, jsharr said: Thank you sir, may I have another? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az_cyclist Posted March 8 Author Share #6 Posted March 8 1 hour ago, petitepedal said: Have a good ride..as long as it's fun..you stop when it stops being fun Fun is an interesting way to put it. Enjoying the experience ,and a successful ride , is more accurate. My son and I do intend to ride Tour de Tonka again this year. I wonder if there was beer at the last sag, 90 miles into the century? I have been told if they have a polka band, there has to be beer. Not sure if that is a state law or local rule.... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted March 8 Share #7 Posted March 8 1 hour ago, az_cyclist said: Not sure if that is a state law or local rule.... State Law 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MoseySusan Posted March 8 Popular Post Share #8 Posted March 8 Solvang is a cute little town. We ran out of time to ride our bikes around, but I would like to have seen the area at 10 mph. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted March 8 Share #9 Posted March 8 5 hours ago, az_cyclist said: I will ride the Spring Solvang Double Century. I was pretty sure when I rode it in 2022 it would be the last CTC double that I would ride, but, here we go again. The problem with riding 70 miles a day is that when you tell me you are going to ride 200, I don't get particularly excited. My money is on you. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted March 9 Share #10 Posted March 9 23 hours ago, az_cyclist said: I will ride the Spring Solvang Double Century. Which bike will you use? I notice it seems like you ride the Richey most of the time lately. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted March 9 Share #11 Posted March 9 Do you feel well prepared? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted March 9 Share #12 Posted March 9 So, you'll be out there for 6, maybe 7 hours? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az_cyclist Posted March 10 Author Share #13 Posted March 10 10 hours ago, Longjohn said: Which bike will you use? I notice it seems like you ride the Richey most of the time lately. I will ride the new Trek Domane. The Ritchey is only a couple of pounds heavier, but it has become my training bike. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az_cyclist Posted March 10 Author Share #14 Posted March 10 10 hours ago, Airehead said: Do you feel well prepared? I think so. I felt good after the 200K in January. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az_cyclist Posted March 10 Author Share #15 Posted March 10 10 hours ago, Square Wheels said: So, you'll be out there for 6, maybe 7 hours? The last time I rode the Sprinf Solvang double , it was 16:21 overall. I am guessing it will be similar 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted March 10 Share #16 Posted March 10 2 minutes ago, az_cyclist said: I think so. I felt good after the 200K in January. That ride report is located here. It sounds like a good barometer for long ride capacity. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted March 10 Share #17 Posted March 10 On 3/8/2024 at 10:59 AM, Razors Edge said: Aren't you retired? What else do you have to do with your time? But that almost seems like it was his job! Reminds me of the fact that a dog can’t sleep on its day off, because that is his job! To me riding 200k is on about a par with going to the moon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az_cyclist Posted March 10 Author Share #18 Posted March 10 4 hours ago, Ralphie said: But that almost seems like it was his job! Reminds me of the fact that a dog can’t sleep on its day off, because that is his job! To me riding 200k is on about a par with going to the moon. My weekly rides are a reflection of the training for long distance rides. When I stepped away from double centuries 2 years ago, I still wanted to maintain a level of fitness that I could ride them again if I wanted. That and the fact that level of training means I could enjoy a century or 200K ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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