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Eric Hansmeier ·
I think they're both 60 - 70 miles.
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John Lowry ·
where will you depart? food/drink stops?
Eric Hansmeier ·
Leave from Peerless, food/drink stop about halfway. There's a general store at the foot of Pitcher Mountain.
Eric Hansmeier ·
Anyone up for a longish and hilly ride this Sunday? I'm thinking of either Hogback Mountain out through Hinsdale and back on Rte 9, or 12A to Alstead, over Pitcher Mountain, back through Hancock and Rte. 124. Probably a 1:00 pm depart.
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John Lowry ·
what overall distance are you planning? i may be available.
Eric Hansmeier ·
Today's D ride is cancelled due to weather. See you next Tuesday.
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Eric Hansmeier ·
The location of the weekly D ride has been changed. Starting next Tuesday, May 1, the ride will leave from the C&S Wholesale Grocers parking lot on OPTICAL AVENUE. Again, this is a change from the current location, the C&S headquarters on Route 9. Check the website for details.
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John Lowry ·
4/21 saturday, planning to ride from Keene sometime around mid-day or early afternoon. flexible timing.
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Eric Hansmeier ·
I'm planning on a Pitcher Mountain ride on Sunday, early afternoon, 50-60 miles @ 17-18 mph. Anyone who wants to join is welcome.
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John Lowry ·
I am planning for a ride today, Fri, 4/6, early afternoon from Keene. ~ 30 mi, 18 mph. Company welcome.
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Dave Bergeron ·
I am going to ride tonight and will be at Peerless at 5:30. Should be able to ride till about 7:00 ish.
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stephen hoffman ·
Bike For Obama Kickoff Rally
10am on Saturday March 17th Pliny Park, Brattleboro VT
A 9,000 mile bicycle tour to each of the lower 48 states in support of President Barack
Obama. Ellery Althaus will be spending the next 7 and half months on a bicycle
visiting each state to volunteer for the Obama Campaign. Brattleboro, VT is mile 0.
Come and join Ellery for the first day, a quick rally in Brattleboro and then a 20 mile
ride to Keene, NH to go and canvas for the President!…
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Samuel Hawkes ·
There is a Bike for Obama kick off rally scheduled for March 17 at Pliny Park in Brattleboro VT at 10:00 am for anyone interested in joining Ellery Althaus riding from Brattleboro to Keene on the first leg of his ride around America for the Obama Campaign. Check out info@bikeforobama.com for details. It should be a nice day.
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Dave Bergeron ·
Anybody interested in a Wednesday night OFF ROAD ride till the snow flies? I am thinking we can meet at the C&S parking lot on Summit Road and go across Summit Road and up the hill. There are a lot of trails there and good access to the rail trail.
Meet at C&S parking lot at 5:30
Plan on an hour and a half or so.
LIGHTS ARE REQUIRED.
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frank shlauter ·
Anybody up for a 9:00-noon ride on Sunday?
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Eric Hansmeier ·
Sounds good.
frank shlauter ·
Bagel Works it is. 9:00. See you then.
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Steve Church ·
Thanks to all of the MCC members for a couple of great rides last week during my annual visit to NH. Special thanks to Frank, Duncan and Joe. Really great group and awesome rides. See you next year.
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Joe Aiken ·
Aw, Steve, yer so totally welcome; was cool to have met you & go ridin' - great fun ! Come back & see us again, ay ?!! ; )
colum lang ·
hey any mtn bikers out there? i'm going riding at kindom trails next weekend, anyone interested in riding with me?
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frank shlauter ·
Time Trial Tonight
RT 12A & north end of Darling Rd
6:00 PM
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Steve Church ·
Is there a route map on the site or perhaps on mapmyride.com for the Rt 12A time trial? I was hoping to ride the course earlier on Monday since I've never done it before. Thanks!
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Darren Phaneuf ·
Here's the 12A route, Steve. This will show you the location as well as an elevation profile of the course. There are a few spots of bad pavement so pre-riding it is a good idea for someone new to the course.
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/43189472
Steve Church ·
Thanks Darren. Pretty simple course I see. Not simple effort, though. Smokin' fast. Hope to see you Monday.
frank shlauter ·
7/18 TT results (self-timed)
Jeff Richardson 30:03
Frank Shlauter 26:27
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Darren Phaneuf ·
I wish I'd come out to join you, Frank. After riding in the rain on my last few MCC rides, I was a bit apprehensive. It ended up being a good night for a ride though. Oh well. Congrats on the new best time on the Route 32 course!
frank shlauter ·
This Sunday
A/B ride-3 hours or so
Peerless 9:00
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Peter Poanessa ·
Join the local NEMBA chapter on a group ride followed by a BBQ and mtn bike polo match. Saturday July 16th, meet at Keene Signworx on Court Street in Keene at 12:30pm for a tour of the Drummer Hill Goose Pond areas great single track. 5pm BBQ at Dave Levaaseur's house at 37 Capron Rd Westmoreland NH. All are welcome members or not.
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Steve Church ·
Just finished packing my bike to be shipped for the week I'm in NH with family (July 23-30). If I read the calendar right, I should be able to join for the Sunday (7/24) 9 am ride, Monday (7/25) 6 pm time trial and Wed (7/27) 5:30 ride. I'll be riding the rest of the days solo from Silver Lake (around Harrisville) unless I can tag along with any other rides that come together. Looking forward to it. - Steve Church
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frank shlauter ·
That's right Steve. Sunday & Wednesday rides leave from Peerless.
The TT on the 25th starts on 12A & north end of Darling Rd.
Have a safe trip
frank shlauter ·
Hill climb TT tonight. 5:30 Peerless
Weather permitting
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Dan Stearns ·
Hey everyone! I know there will be an A/B ride at Peerless this Sunday, but I would like to offer a ride from my venue in Marlow. I cannot say what level, distance, or time, but I can say we will have some great burgers after the ride! I have to be very careful riding and cannot crash due to a bone disorder in my hips and spine. I get very sore sometimes while riding, so the ride could be cut short. I have some great roads along a river with some light climbing and rolling terrain (with an ice c… Read More
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frank shlauter ·
This Sunday 9:00 AM Peerless
A/B ride
Usually about three hours
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frank shlauter ·
Trevor Lang had an outstanding ride at the 12A TT Monday night posting a PR over three minutes faster than his best last year, the fastest time on either route this year and the sixth fastest time since we started doing this in 2008.
Results
Don Holshuh 40:29
Wink Faulkner 31:53
Duncan Urquhart 30:46
John Renaud 29:53
Janelle Barrett 28:42
Ed Guyot 28:21
Trevor Lang 26:14
Frank Shlauter …
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frank shlauter ·
12A Time Trial-Monday evening 6:00 PM
North end of Darling Rd & RT 12A
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Joe Aiken ·
Hey, y'all ! Update on proposed Claremont century I posted 3 days ago... due to unstable weather, we are rescheduling for Sunday, the 26'th @ 9:00AM, leaving from Peerless. Hope there's some takers out there - s'posed to be a nice day, finally ! ; ) For ride info, see earlier post. : )
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Dave Bergeron ·
looks like tonight will be a washout. I call a rain delay till tomorrow same time same place?
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Joe Aiken ·
Great call, Dave-bruddah ! If it ain't sketchy lookin' tomorrow, I'd love to ride ! Hope this
happens ! : )
Joe Aiken ·
Come One -Come All !!!
California Joe says - "It's Fun Century Time !"
This Saturday, the 25'th - 9:00AM @ Peerless (weather permitting) If it's sketchy, we will reschedule same clock time - same place, on Sunday the 26'th.
Open invite to all rider ability levels, A, B, & C. Nobody gets left behind... this is a fun ride; not a hammerfest. While yes, we may ride at different strength levels, there will be plenty of "regrouping", and slower riders will have …
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frank shlauter ·
Hot off the press results for this evening's Swanzey TT-thanks to our speedy Jill Logan-official timer
Don Holshuh 38:40
Wink Faulkner 30:47
Duncan Urquhardt 30:15
Ray Anair 29:02
Marc Richardson 30:36 (mechanical)
Frank Shlauter 26:41
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Darren Phaneuf ·
Just a quick reminder:
Time Trial Tonight
6:00 PM
Rt 32 & Dillant-Hopkins (Keene) Airport entrance
Timing by Jill Logan
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Eric Hansmeier ·
I would join you, but I'm already planning a century to Mt. Sunapee.
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Dave Bergeron ·
SUNDAY!!! I plan on envoking the fathers day excuse to skip out for the Sunday morning ride at 9 AM at the Peerless parking lot for a few hours on what looks to be a beautiful day.
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frank shlauter ·
Results from 6/6 Swanzey TT
Darren said some nice things about the course because I gave him 5 minutes at the turn around and he still only managed to beat me by 6 seconds (a complete fabrication and Frank's world fantasy)
Darren Phaneuf 26:40
Frank Shlauter 26:46
Eric Hansmeier 27:18
John Renaud 28:37
Wink Faulkner 31:58
Thanks to everyone who came out and especially our official timer-Jill Logan
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frank shlauter ·
Hill Climb Time Trial Monday Night 6/13
Bear Mtn (that is RT 63 from Hinsdale to Chesterfield)
Leaving Peerless parking lot at 5:30-we'll roll together to Hinsdale via Rt 10 to Winchester & Rt 119 to Hinsdale. or wait and meet us en route.
Plan on getting back between 7:30 & 8:00
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stephen hoffman ·
Thanks to everyone that made the Pedal For The Pantry a success! The unofficial word is 69 riders and about $1800 raised for the Keene Kitchen nice job everybody! Great day and nice ride.
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frank shlauter ·
Time Trial Tonight
6:00 PM
Rt 32 & Dillant-Hopkins (Keene) Airport entrance
Timing by Jill Logan
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Tom Rogers ·
So, will the results from the time trial go out by email like last year or posted on the web site?
frank shlauter ·
Yes, I'm emailing TT results. Send me you're email if you're not getting them now. fshlauter@gmail.com
frank shlauter ·
Monday June 6th 6:00 PM Rt 32 at the Keene Airport entrance
Swanzey Time Trial-10.6 mile course on Rt 32 from the airport entrance to Goodell Ave turn-around & back
Goodell is the first left after South Road (the road to East Swanzey) intersection with Rt 32.
All welcome including beginners.
We'll ride in light rain but not downpour or thunder storm. Check for an update here on Monday.
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frank shlauter ·
Eric Hansmeier won the initial 2011 MCC HCTT. I managed a distant 2nd and the rest of the field was obliterated. OK it was just Eric and I. Old hands at doing TT's and fast rides on wet roads in the rain. It was great training, especially for me. I highly recommend the rest of the series. The regular TT's will begin on June 6th. We are going to try the Swanzey route on 32 starting at the airport at least for June. I'll poll the participants about July and August. Maybe we'll switch back… Read More
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Darren Phaneuf ·
Congrats to Eric for the victory and Frank for the podium position! These will be lots of fun but we need to get through the rain that's been so ubiquitous during the last few weeks. I look forward to the next one on 6/13--mark you calendars everyone for the Route 63 climb out of Hinsdale.
frank shlauter ·
Hill climb TT tonight-weather permitting. The Old Walpole climb postponed last week. Self-timed. Points awarded according to place and number of finishers. 5:30 PM Peerless parking lot.
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Darren Phaneuf ·
I just checked out Old Walpole Road by car and it's pretty soaked--it's doesn't look particular safe so I'm bailing on tonight's hill climb TT again. I now have a better understanding for why the normal TT series doesn't begin until June...
frank shlauter ·
Good turnout at the Peerless ride last night despite the weather including the entire "Flying Huckleberries" TT team and Lewis & Groesbeck making an "A" ride reminiscent of the old days at least for the fifteen minutes I was able to keep up. The "B" ride featured the reappearance of Mr Dave Stabler from winter hibernation. Maybe the season has finally begun.
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Darren Phaneuf ·
Anyone interested in tackling a slightly hilly ride this Sunday? I can promise scenic vistas, beautiful climbs, and picturesque villages. I've got room for two in my car (we have to drive to the start of this one!) if anyone is up for this challenging little circuit. If your goal is to improve your climbing this year, this ride is the one for you! See the link below for more details. Drop me a line to reserve your spot in my car and to receive the required waiver form...
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Darren Phaneuf ·
I thought about doing the Sunday Peerless ride but I've got this crazy idea that I'm going to do the legendary 6 Gap century on Memorial Day so I decided to do another "warm up" century instead. I took my cross bike down to Greenfield and rode along most of the Pioneer Valley from Greenfield down to South Hadley and then back up to Brattleboro. I finished with 104 miles and another 6 hours of saddle time. This will take me into some bigger hills as I try to get ready for both Crank … Read More
Darren Phaneuf ·
BTW, I can't find the link I posted here. Here it is again:
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/398583
Joe Aiken ·
We "B's" had a fun, brisk ride tonight; started out by tuning-up the climbing muscles on Sullivan Rd, and then we had some awesome team work on the return leg, as each one of us were doing the ol' "30 seconds on the front" pulling rotation - made gettin' back to Keene go by in a flash !
I dig yer "fact finding" tests, Darren - cool & interesting fun ! ...and yes; I promise to have yer bike completed on schedule ! ; )
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Darren Phaneuf ·
I decided that tonight would be a great opportunity to test out some theories about cycling. First, I wanted to know if the theory about weight impacting performance is true. Second, I wanted to know what happens when you increase rolling resistance. To get to the bottom of these mysteries, I convinced myself it would be a great idea to ride my Specialied Tri-cross (sporting 32mm tires!) during the Wednesday group rides. I wasn't satisfied with just riding my cross bike, however--I decided i… Read More
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frank shlauter ·
I've got a single-speed you can borrow for next week's A-ride if you want to test the derailleur theory. And if you're lucky you'll get a flat and you can test the quick release theory. I'll include the wrench for the wheel change.
Darren Phaneuf ·
Anyone planning to do the Wednesday evening ride tomorrow even if it rains?
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Dan Stearns ·
Nope, did mine tonight up here in the high wind and extreme fog, then looped to Keene and it was hot and sunny. Crazy weather up here! I will ride Thursday, if you or anyone wants to get out for a 40 mile leg stretching ride.
Joe Aiken ·
Yup, Paul - I love my cruiser ! The furry little thing is what would appear to be a raccoon tail with two eyes, called a "weasel"... it was attached to a motorized counter-weighted ball. It whips & rolls around; looks almost alive, and makes cats and dogs go batty ! You should see the looks it gets when I walk onto an airliner ! ; )
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Joe Aiken ·
Whoo-hoo ! I did my first "club ride" of the season a la "California Style" ! Went to Peerless to see who might show up via my surfer's beach cruiser w/ secret weapons... alloy wheels, smoothies, & a 7-speed Nexus !
5 other riders & myself headed out to Hurricane Rd... sure, I pretty much expected to be dropped - no worries; that wasn't the point. It's all for the love of the ride, right ?! ; ) Perched upon my triple springer Brooks saddle, I persevered on my t(r…
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Paul Hoffman ·
I saw you the other day on the Rt. 9 ramp with an "oldie"...had a basket on the front and you were cranking it out. I think I might have seen Toto in that front basket. Not sure. Good to see you're getting out there Joe!
Dan Stearns ·
Hey, I know it is a cold a drizzly day today (April 19th), but I was looking to get out and do some TT power interval work for about 1-1/2 hours. Is anyone else interested in riding later today around 5 pm in the Keene area? I usually do my PI work on a short but steady hill like route 9 from the underpass to Washington street exit for 8-10 repeats at a specific wattage and cadence, then I will cool down for the remaining time to ride at a very easy pace.
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Darren Phaneuf ·
Anyone planning to ride today from Peerless?
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Eric Hansmeier ·
Hey, fellow D-riders, looks like the weather is against us again today. Today's ride is cancelled. Let's hope the weather is better next week.
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