September 2010
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Vermont 50 Race Report - 2010
Yes, I know—I’m leapfrogging the Portsmouth Crit. I will get to that ASAP. But I think the VT50 has to take precedence because it has pictures. Lots of them.  The Vermont 50—a big ole mountain bike race/fundraiser/event—has earned a reputation in recent years for miserable weather. It was clear during packet pickup this year that, barring some freak, biblical-style flooding event, things...
Sep 29th
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Green Mountain Stage Race - Cat 3 Men
So, realizing I’m like a mile behind on reports and have already done two races since this one with at least one more notable event upcoming… The TT: Up a hill and then very light, hard-pedaling descent. Last year I rode the hill really, really hard but couldn’t seem to get into the really big gears afterwards.  This year I took it easier on the climby part and still couldn’t...
Sep 24th
Green Mountain Stage Race - time trial
Six of us racing at GMSR, plus Darrell for feed zone help, extraordinary chef skills, and moral support. The stage one TT was a pretty standard affair and the same course used in past years.  Steady climb, then some flat/downhill/rollers, and a final kicker to the line.  5.7 miles. Between various friends and sponsors (thanks Bill @The Bike Hub!), we had a nice armory of aero equipment at our...
Sep 5th
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Sep 2nd