tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275828482024-03-14T03:09:13.543-04:00Harrells Bicycle WorldA Community Link for the Friends of Harrell's Bicycle World, Columbia SC.Toby Porterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03822762848962031153noreply@blogger.comBlogger176125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27582848.post-82185280497183890472010-07-12T09:09:00.002-04:002010-07-12T09:17:34.171-04:00Wednesday Night Harbison Ride: Roll Out at 630pmCome join us for the Wednesday Night Harbison Ride. <div>Rolling out of the parking lot at 630pm. </div><div><br /></div><div>Typically try to hit all the trails and mix it up as much as possible.</div><div>Bring your rigid SS or your FS gears. Hold on if you can, we wait at all intersections!</div>jpeltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10747277397305359522noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27582848.post-37271290634515567932010-05-03T12:58:00.003-04:002010-05-03T13:19:49.596-04:00<p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA"> </span></span></span></p> <p><st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on"><span style="font-size:16.0pt; font-family:Verdana">Gateway</span></st1:placename><span style="font-size: 16.0pt;font-family:Verdana"> <st1:placetype st="on">Park</st1:placetype></span></st1:place><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Verdana"> fundraising ride at Dupont hosted by UpState SORBA. The rides are free but we will take donations for the new <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Flow</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">Park</st1:placetype></st1:place>. Plus a raffle with tons of schwag, a SMOKE frame and more!! <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Verdana"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Verdana">Meet at Sunrift (Downtown Travelers Rest) 9:00am May 22nd. Rain date May 23<sup>rd</sup>. Check UpStateSorba.org for weather and other general updates. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Verdana"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Verdana">9:00 – 10:00 Buy raffle tickets for gear donated from local shops. Free “safety checks” provided for children and beginner rider’s bikes (Performed by a qualified mechanic). <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin-right:-.5in"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Verdana"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p style="margin-right:-.5in"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Verdana">10:00 Carpool to Dupont @ Guion Farms parking area. You can meet us at the farm check <a href="http://www.dupontforest.com/">www.dupontforest.com</a> for directions @ 11:30 if you want to skip Sunrift. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin-right:-.5in"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Verdana"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:Verdana">We will have three ride groups, beginner/children (4 – 8 miles, intermediate (10 – 15 miles) and expert (20 – 25 miles). We look forward to seeing you!!<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20.0pt;font-family:Verdana"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:20.0pt;font-family:Verdana"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">This event is being organized by our very own Jonathon Laroy to raise some money for trails in the upstate. It is also a good opportunity to get out and experience Dupont under the direction of a tour guide. If you have ever looked at a map, the place has a few turns. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I will be taking the boy up Friday night to camp and hitting the trail head on Saturday to meet up for the beginner or intermediate ride. If anyone is interested let me know.</span></o:p></span></p><p><span style="font-size:20.0pt;font-family:Verdana"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.dupontforest.com/">http://www.dupontforest.com/</a></span></o:p></span></p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Check out the website above for some forest information.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:20.0pt;font-family:Verdana"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; ">-Joe</span></o:p></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>jpeltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10747277397305359522noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27582848.post-28743639399420370832010-01-13T08:13:00.000-05:002010-01-13T08:13:42.343-05:00Spring CenturyHello all!<br />
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One of my clients is fairly new to cycling. He's been training well over the winter and shed some serious weight. His #1 goal, though, is to ride a century... in under 6 hours... this spring. He's already enlisted a few friends to ride support and to help him cut the through the wind - a solo century is not only tough, but boring.<br />
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We haven't picked out a venue, yet, and here's where I need your help! Does anyone know of any a century rides (100-110 miles) that take place this spring? - preferably located in the upstate (he doesn't want it to be SO easy as the flat lands of Charleston, but he also doesn't have the desire to climb Mt. Mitchell yet).<br />
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If there aren't any, then I'm going to make one... and maybe we can make it the HBW Team ride for 2010. The more the merrier!<br />
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Thoughts on that?<br />
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(P.S. I'm in pretty bad form myself, so this is going to help me prepare and get back into shape, too!)Annie Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07396099483615376793noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27582848.post-59760786409266835112009-12-16T09:54:00.000-05:002009-12-16T09:55:47.497-05:00New Years Day After Ride<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8XEAS_Rjk8Q/SygLhm_WVqI/AAAAAAAAAqY/63b9Ovrci0w/s1600-h/detour+pic.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 234px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8XEAS_Rjk8Q/SygLhm_WVqI/AAAAAAAAAqY/63b9Ovrci0w/s320/detour+pic.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415591223942862498" border="0" /></a><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 12"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 12"><link 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A donation is encouraged and will be greatly appreciated. <span style=""> </span>All donations will be presented to Ian’s daughter from the midlands cycling community. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">This route will be a 40 mile multi surface loop. There will be various sections of Lexington County’s finest dirt, clay, sandy and gravel to ride. The rural rolling terrain will be very low on traffic. You be will be chased by a dog or two but don’t worry, a squirt of water will do the trick. This loop will be a character builder and a great winter day ride. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">The biggest question will be what bike do I bring? Well this route will be most enjoyed on a cross bike. Set up with tires ranging from 28-42c. tires. A mtb will be equally as nice. Slap on some semi slicks or be a bad ass and show up with full knobbies.<span style=""> </span>If you see yourself as THE diehard classics specialist by all means bring out that road bike. However be warned <b style="">I</b> would not ride it with anything less than 28c. tires. That’s that!</p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8XEAS_Rjk8Q/SygLhoTU2eI/AAAAAAAAAqQ/mzH6rtvvJeY/s1600-h/110908+006.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8XEAS_Rjk8Q/SygLhoTU2eI/AAAAAAAAAqQ/mzH6rtvvJeY/s320/110908+006.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415591224295086562" border="0" /></a><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> Toby Porterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03822762848962031153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27582848.post-5729689891146553172009-10-29T08:04:00.001-04:002009-10-29T08:09:09.328-04:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XD1534_JMaM/SumFdt9Xm5I/AAAAAAAAACg/4tRMqlyQhgc/s1600-h/tourdecamden.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397992373979945874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 198px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XD1534_JMaM/SumFdt9Xm5I/AAAAAAAAACg/4tRMqlyQhgc/s320/tourdecamden.jpg" border="0" /></a> Eric, Paul, and GabeUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27582848.post-76804212302871116832009-10-07T21:23:00.006-04:002009-10-07T21:37:39.510-04:00Harrisburg Half Short Track Series DetailsHi folks,<br /><br />I just got an email from Rick up in Charlotte with the details of the upcoming Harrisburg Half Short Track Series. If you have ever done one of Rick's races, you know how good they are. If you've never tried short track, well then, here's your chance to see how much fun they are. The course is very spectator friendly.<br /><br />Races are 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21. The 11/7 and 11/21 races are at night, so charge up those lights!<br /><br /><a href="http://web.presby.edu/%7Echarshaw/h2/2009flier.pdf">Here is a link to the full flier.</a><br /><br />Hope you all can make it!<br /><br />ClintClinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12064526974263256314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27582848.post-58321265566755909272009-07-02T12:34:00.002-04:002009-07-02T12:39:28.106-04:00Upcoming Training RidesFriday, 3rd--Ride starts at 6AM. Meet at O'leary's Ortho (beside DFMS)<br /><br />Saturday, 4th--A ride will start at 6AM. (About 55 miles)<br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">ALSO:</span><br />I had planned on going up to do the Fabulous Forth Metric Century in Tryon, but to save money and to get in a longer ride, I have elected to stay here and do 100 miles or so..maybe a little longer, 120? If there are any takers that want to tag along, that would be cool too.Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05442647691735907160noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27582848.post-62854718004372226242009-06-01T22:40:00.008-04:002009-06-04T07:58:24.431-04:00Sat. Group Ride 6/6Once again, a group ride is planned for this coming Saturday.<span style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);"> Scroll down for specifics.</span> All the info should be about the same.<br /><br />Since it's so light at 6am, anyone game for moving the time back to 6 instead of 6:30? Come on...don't whine, have a little will power and get your lazy butt out the bed. You'll be back earlier, or ride longer, and you will be happy you did. (maybe)<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Update: The ride will be kept at 6:30.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 102); font-weight: bold;">Come on out!</span><br /><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/search/users?q=Bikelovin&category=people&source=find_on_twitter">Twitter?</a>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05442647691735907160noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27582848.post-87954147110719632762009-05-26T07:55:00.011-04:002009-05-28T14:15:34.352-04:00Group Ride-Saturday 5/30, 6:30a.m.<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Date:</span> Saturday, 5/30/09<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Time:</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>6:30 a.m.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Where:</span> Leaving from the parking lot of O'leary's Orthodontics<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">How Far:</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>Varies--It's up to you. Come and start with the group and do the amount you need or can handle. I plan on doing <span style="font-weight: bold;">at least</span> 4 hours. However, each weekend we have had guys do 1.5, 2, and 3 hr rides. Whatever mileage you want to do, I'm sure there will be someone that will do it with you.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Route: </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Don't know; I guess we will decide that as we go. I'm thinking about Peak-Monticello Lake Loop-Pomaria-Ltl Mtn and maybe a Dreher Island loop. Should be close to 4 hours or a little more. A great comment that Clint uses: "It may not just be what you want, but by god it's all you'll want!" :-D</span></span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;"><br />Pace:</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>Varies--Once again, it's up to you. If I had to say, I would say med/high(hardish) pace. In fact, it would be cool if the pace were a bit higher for longer on this ride. (gotta suffer to get better); however, that does not mean that we will be in hammer mode the whole time. We WILL wait for any dropped riders along the route, unless the group is told differently by those that don't want to, or can't hold the pace. So please, DO NOT think that you are slowing the group down--nonsense. Personally speaking, I love the company of my friends (and I love to see them suffer ;-)<br /><br />Having said that, yes, there are certain sections of road that beg to be ridden at a high pace...for those sections, indeed, we will oblige....jump on the train, keep gaps closed, and ignore you heart rate monitor. At times, we may drop some of these:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7lV2YH31LvM/ShvmOL-RqHI/AAAAAAAAAPk/peLwf4fSEQU/s1600-h/hammers.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 121px; height: 121px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7lV2YH31LvM/ShvmOL-RqHI/AAAAAAAAAPk/peLwf4fSEQU/s400/hammers.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340114914584406130" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Store stop:</span> Ltn Mtn--bring cash if you need.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Do you <a href="http://www.twitter.com/"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">Twitter?</span></a></span></span> If you do, 'bikelovin' And yes, you are NOT cool unless you do! Get with it.Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05442647691735907160noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27582848.post-83907968032392491392009-05-18T09:35:00.013-04:002009-05-20T07:39:17.233-04:00Group Ride-Saturday 5/23, 6:30a.m.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7lV2YH31LvM/ShHcpkprklI/AAAAAAAAAO8/mjZNOPrQU7A/s1600-h/fatguyinspandex.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 210px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_7lV2YH31LvM/ShHcpkprklI/AAAAAAAAAO8/mjZNOPrQU7A/s320/fatguyinspandex.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337289640181994066" border="0" /></a><br />Doesn't seem like this blog has been getting much play recently so I thought I would post info about a group ride. We have had some great ride during the past couple of Saturdays. This past Saturday, we had several groups that did various distances and pace, with the longest being a little over 4 hours.<br /><br />Ride with us, or you will look like this guy:----->>>>><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Date:</span> Saturday, 5/23/09<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Time:</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>6:30 a.m.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Where:</span> Leaving from the parking lot of O'leary's Orthodontics<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">How Far:</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>Varies--It's up to you. Come and start with the group and do the amount you need or can handle. I plan on doing <span style="font-weight: bold;">at least</span> 4 hours. However, each weekend we have had guys do 1.5, 2, and 3 hr rides. Whatever mileage you want to do, I'm sure there will be someone that will do it with you.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Pace:</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>Varies--Once again, it's up to you. If I had to say, I would say med/high pace; however, that does not mean that we will be in hammer mode the whole time. We WILL wait for any dropped riders along the route, unless the group is told differently by those that don't want to, or can't hold the pace. So please, DO NOT think that you are slowing the group down--nonsense. Personally speaking, I love the company of my friends (and I love to see them suffer ;-)<br /><br />Having said that, yes, there are certain sections of road that beg to be ridden at a high pace...for those sections, indeed, we will oblige....jump on the train, keep gaps closed, and ignore you heart rate monitor.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Store stop:</span> Ltn Mtn--bring cash if you need. A 'tall-boy' is only $1.29.<br /><br />If I can get ahold of a big thermos, I will make some coffee and have a little 'java hut' set up out the back of the Scion if you would like a cup of joe before we head out. There's nothing like a legal performance enhancer! <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"> UPDATE:</span> In the event that we only have a few guys, or gals, I won't waste my time trying to set up a 'java hut'. Sorry.<br /><br />Pass this along to others!<br /><br />If you <a href="http://www.twitter.com/">Twitter</a>, let me know your username!<br /><br />Mine is 'bikelovin' (I'm still trying to figure out all the connotations of that word...hmmm..)<br /><br />After the ride: You can eat this! Yummy! Quality Protein!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7lV2YH31LvM/ShPrWfBYPgI/AAAAAAAAAPE/zRaqkJEVXK8/s1600-h/messy_burger.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 279px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_7lV2YH31LvM/ShPrWfBYPgI/AAAAAAAAAPE/zRaqkJEVXK8/s320/messy_burger.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337868754881101314" border="0" /></a>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05442647691735907160noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27582848.post-35501299790071060422009-04-17T07:55:00.002-04:002009-04-17T07:57:59.622-04:00Cola Race WeekendFor the dirt lovers out there. Remember Harbison SF will be hosting the 10k Fire Break Trail Run and the Race To The River MTB race. Should be a good time.Toby Porterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03822762848962031153noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27582848.post-87652469556049194882009-04-07T09:14:00.002-04:002009-04-07T09:16:28.690-04:00Rock Hill Race<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XD1534_JMaM/SdtR7miQ0UI/AAAAAAAAACQ/Xcy7z1FWpW4/s1600-h/toby.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321937469066760514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 236px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XD1534_JMaM/SdtR7miQ0UI/AAAAAAAAACQ/Xcy7z1FWpW4/s320/toby.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27582848.post-677381656709386622009-03-24T10:24:00.002-04:002009-03-24T10:27:40.095-04:00Dupont Ride 3/29/09Anyone interested in riding Dupont on Sunday? I will be leaving the shop around 6:30-7:00am to meet some natives up there around 9-9:30. Expect a long day in the saddle!<br />If it rains too much during the week, we may hit Pisgah instead.<br /><br />Call me if interested.<br />Joejpeltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10747277397305359522noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27582848.post-16958788696706439492009-02-25T10:58:00.002-05:002009-02-25T11:09:18.610-05:00Upcoming Local EventsSpring is right around the corner here in Columbia. Local promoters are hard at work with upcoming events. Cycling Road & Off-Road, Running, Triathlons whatever your style may be show support for your local events.<br /><br /><a href="http://pre-reg.com/Users/RacerMain.aspx?Type=1&EventID=277">March 14 (Sat) - Blythewood Criterium</a><br /><br /><a href="http://pre-reg.com/Users/RacerMain.aspx?Type=1&EventID=277">March 15 (Sun) - Forrest Acres Criterium</a><br /><a href="http://www.setupevents.com/?fuseaction=event_detail&eventID=1234#news-text"><br />March 21 (Sat) - Downtown Columbia Triathlon</a><br /><a href="http://cyclecenter.com/merchant/194/files/FirebreakRun09color.pdf"><br />April 18 (Sat) - Firebreak 10k Trail Race</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1699412&assetId=b546ee2a-c434-491f-a2ba-16a58076f255">April 19 (Sun) - Race To The River MTB Race (SC State XC Championships)</a><br /><br /><a href="http://cyclecenter.com/page.cfm?PageID=237">May 2 (Sat) - Harbison Kids Triathlon</a>Toby Porterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03822762848962031153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27582848.post-14747761277130884432009-02-13T22:03:00.001-05:002009-02-13T22:05:19.763-05:00Charlotte News ReelCharlotte news reel for the winter short track series. <a href="http://www.wcnc.com/video/sports-index.html?nvid=330683">here</a><br />Look for Eric G. in his Harrells kit ripping up the trail.Toby Porterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03822762848962031153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27582848.post-69531022449113901232009-02-03T06:48:00.002-05:002009-02-03T06:50:51.611-05:00Columbia CritsHey guys and gals!<br /><br />In case you didn't already know, there are two crits scheduled for the weekend of March 14-15 in Columbia.<br /><br />Details:<br /><a href="https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2009-334">https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2009-334</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.usacycling.org/events/index.php?event=334&year=2009">https://www.usacycling.org/events/index.php?event=334&year=2009</a><br /><br />Hope to see you all there!Annie Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07396099483615376793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27582848.post-74340960913804928542009-01-27T10:43:00.003-05:002009-01-27T10:48:54.807-05:00Charlotte STXC #2Race #2 of the Charlotte Short Track Series<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8XEAS_Rjk8Q/SX8r6Tuq3JI/AAAAAAAAAfU/e6otxxOtzEQ/s1600-h/Eric+G.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8XEAS_Rjk8Q/SX8r6Tuq3JI/AAAAAAAAAfU/e6otxxOtzEQ/s320/Eric+G.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295999967539420306" border="0" /></a>Eric G with his second W in the Sport 40+ class<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8XEAS_Rjk8Q/SX8r6kGZG8I/AAAAAAAAAfc/Ti8u1Jt8yBQ/s1600-h/Toby+S.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8XEAS_Rjk8Q/SX8r6kGZG8I/AAAAAAAAAfc/Ti8u1Jt8yBQ/s320/Toby+S.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295999971933887426" border="0" /></a>Toby S. hanging with the leaders in the SS class.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8XEAS_Rjk8Q/SX8r6-p3U-I/AAAAAAAAAfk/DwzFVExbYyQ/s1600-h/Race+2b.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8XEAS_Rjk8Q/SX8r6-p3U-I/AAAAAAAAAfk/DwzFVExbYyQ/s320/Race+2b.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295999979061990370" border="0" /></a>Toby P. hanging in on the SS field.<br /><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/arsbars"><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204);">All Photos courtesy of Arsbars</span></a>Toby Porterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03822762848962031153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27582848.post-57841821163484834412009-01-18T20:35:00.003-05:002009-01-19T10:12:59.163-05:00Season OpenerMembers of Harrells Bicycle World were in action for the season opener for the <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.charlottemtnbike.com">Winter Short Track Series</a> located in Charlotte NC. Racers were treated to a cold and overcast morning with the possibility of flurries or rain. A good showing of folks eager to start thier season off. A good buzz seeing all the able and willing bodies braving the elements. Teammates Eric G., Toby S. & Toby P. put down the tracks of pain. Eric pulled out a <span style="font-weight: bold;">W</span> in the Sport Men 40+ then hopped into the Single Speed class finishing in the top ten. Toby & Toby were ready to mix it up in the SS class. Toby S. pulled out a podium in 3rd & Toby P. survived to finish in 6th.Toby Porterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03822762848962031153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27582848.post-33242669709415192032009-01-08T07:23:00.008-05:002009-01-08T07:49:44.807-05:00New Year ride pics<div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XD1534_JMaM/SWX1g-FPuLI/AAAAAAAAAB4/mW-T1tHiSxU/s1600-h/jamestoby.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288903284186134706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XD1534_JMaM/SWX1g-FPuLI/AAAAAAAAAB4/mW-T1tHiSxU/s320/jamestoby.JPG" border="0" /></a> James and Toby<br /><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XD1534_JMaM/SWX03KYUz-I/AAAAAAAAABw/KaGkMh9QhPQ/s1600-h/paul.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288902565932879842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XD1534_JMaM/SWX03KYUz-I/AAAAAAAAABw/KaGkMh9QhPQ/s320/paul.JPG" border="0" /></a> Paul<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XD1534_JMaM/SWXzoiistUI/AAAAAAAAABo/O44jX9mzi7o/s1600-h/ericnick.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288901215209174338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XD1534_JMaM/SWXzoiistUI/AAAAAAAAABo/O44jX9mzi7o/s320/ericnick.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center">eric and nick</div><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XD1534_JMaM/SWXzB_58mWI/AAAAAAAAABg/hJXVh3P_7BA/s1600-h/dougstevetoby.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288900553076414818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XD1534_JMaM/SWXzB_58mWI/AAAAAAAAABg/hJXVh3P_7BA/s320/dougstevetoby.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center">doug, steve, toby<br /><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XD1534_JMaM/SWXzA20IUNI/AAAAAAAAABY/Nb-9Uu4esZE/s1600-h/jamie.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288900533456228562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_XD1534_JMaM/SWXzA20IUNI/AAAAAAAAABY/Nb-9Uu4esZE/s320/jamie.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />jamie<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XD1534_JMaM/SWXzAs3i3SI/AAAAAAAAABQ/732VPIWJdCw/s1600-h/nick.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288900530786196770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_XD1534_JMaM/SWXzAs3i3SI/AAAAAAAAABQ/732VPIWJdCw/s320/nick.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />nick<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XD1534_JMaM/SWXzAKBaeqI/AAAAAAAAABI/7WhZXgU7IyY/s1600-h/rainlakeride.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288900521432349346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XD1534_JMaM/SWXzAKBaeqI/AAAAAAAAABI/7WhZXgU7IyY/s320/rainlakeride.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XD1534_JMaM/SWXwsGO9usI/AAAAAAAAABA/c6j7y41SbxI/s1600-h/paul2.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288897977794804418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XD1534_JMaM/SWXwsGO9usI/AAAAAAAAABA/c6j7y41SbxI/s320/paul2.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div><br /></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27582848.post-41564321622305238142009-01-04T16:29:00.006-05:002009-01-04T16:59:16.235-05:00A Rainy NYDLL '09As the green covered the radar, an uneasy feeling crept into my inards. There will be some crazy bike riding fools show up and ready to ride in the rain around the Lake. As I pulled into the DMV praying that no one shows the cars began to appear through the pines. Guess this means I'll have to man up and ride.<br /><br />A much smaller group than last year, largely in part due to the precipitation I guess. There were 10 brave souls to start the '09 route. I would spoke up for a shorter hour to hour & half ride that was shot down. No takers. A bunch of bad asses I guess. Out numbered we pushed out the DMV around 10. Luckily the temps were around 50* and little to no wind. This would make the ride more bearable.<br /><br />Along the route no real problems. It wasn't till the turn on Devils Backbone that some fool decided to past us on a tight bride. The a**hole then ran an on coming car off the road. Later a near miss with the fastest squirrel ever. A stop at the traffic circle. Very foggy along Hwy 391, with traffic.<br /><br />Navigated the back roads of Western Chapin, to hit the special test. The test put us on Stevens Creek Rd. for some dirt road action. The dirt was more like mud and slick red clay. Overall one of the smoother sections of dirt in the area. Heading into Chapin the group kinda exploded into an everyman for himself fomation. Scattered riders heading home up Hwy 176.<br /><br />Finishing up with th rain still coming down. No one yelled at me so it was a success for the ride. I think the total came to 65 miles in something like 3:20.Toby Porterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03822762848962031153noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27582848.post-19103444807812128742008-12-27T16:00:00.006-05:002009-01-01T17:24:40.583-05:002009 Lake Loop Cue Sheet (Updated 1/1)<p style="font-weight: bold;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: normal;">Below is the cue sheet for the 09 route. Mileage may very from unit to unit. All roads are in good shape. Please obey all traffic laws when out on this route. Remember there are many local cyclist who often travel these roads. Please respect this and don't piss off the local motorist. These local cyclist could become targets. Respect your fellow cyclist and have a blast.</span><br /></p><p style="font-weight: bold;" class="MsoNormal">Lake Loop 2009 (1/04/09)</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">00.0 Ballentine DMV parking lot</p> <p class="MsoNormal">00.0 L<span style=""> </span>-Broad Stone Rd</p> <p class="MsoNormal">00.1 R - Broad River Rd</p> <p class="MsoNormal">00.3 R - Bickley Road</p> <p class="MsoNormal">01.3 L - US 76 @ light (4 lanes)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">01.5 R - SC Hwy 6 (N. Lake Dr.) @ light</p> <p class="MsoNormal">05.8 R - SC Hwy 6 @ light across dam</p> <p class="MsoNormal">09.0 R - Pilgrim Church Rd. @ light</p> <p class="MsoNormal">10.3 R - Catawba Trail</p> <p class="MsoNormal">11.7 - Straight across Yachting Rd.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">11.9 R - Old Chapin Rd.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">13.1 L – Beech Creek Rd.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">14.5 L – Wise Ferry Rd. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">14.9 R – St. Peters Church Rd.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">16.6 R – US Hwy 378 @ light (4 lanes)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">24.0 L – Devils Backbone Rd.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">24.3 - Straight on Ridge Rd.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">26.5 R – Cedar Grove Rd.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">27.9 - Straight across Union Church Rd.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">27.9 L – Ansel Caughman Rd.</p><p class="MsoNormal">28.6 - Saluda County<br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal">28.7 L – Holley Ferry Rd.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">29.7 R - </p> <p class="MsoNormal">30. 5 R – SC Hwy 391 (caution)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">32.5 R- onto Traffic Circle</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Rest Stop Convenience Store (VFD EMS)<br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal">32.6 R- SC Hwy 391</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Newberry Co. (2<sup>nd</sup> bridge)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">38.0 R – Walker Rd.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">38.3 R – Ira Kinard Rd.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">38.5 L – Houston Rd.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">40.6 L – Bethel Church Rd.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">41.3 R – Seibert Rd.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">44.0 R – Macedonia Church Rd. (VFD EMS)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">44.3 L – Wheeland Rd.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">46.2 R – Loop Rd.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">46.7 R – Stevens Creek (**Special Test**) </p> <p class="MsoNormal">47.3 R – St. Peter’s Church Rd.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">47.5 L – Westwoods Dr.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">48.3 - Straight across Dreher Island</p> <p class="MsoNormal">51.0 L – St. Peter’s Church Rd.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">51.2 R - Chapin Rd.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">51.5 L – Amick’s Ferry Rd.@ light</p> <p class="MsoNormal">51.5 R – Columbia Ave. across RxR</p> <p class="MsoNormal">53.3 Lexington Co.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">54.2 R – Broad River Rd. (US 176 use caution)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">59.2 R – Broad Stone Rd.</p><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*Update (1/1) - Cue Sheet is updated from the route map. Due to a reroute the cue sheet will vary from the mapped route. So if you are downloading the route to your GPS be aware.</span><br /><p class="MsoNormal">*Note - the road at mile 28.7 has a name, but I am unable to locate it as of now.</p><p class="MsoNormal">* VFD - Volunteer Fire Dept. w/ EMS<br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></p>Toby Porterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03822762848962031153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27582848.post-16228914949805571942008-12-22T18:34:00.002-05:002008-12-26T15:22:12.602-05:00More NYDR 2009<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_iJA4XdNRgps/SVAkQ8z0ZWI/AAAAAAAAAAo/zpzSEvmidfA/s1600-h/HBW_NYR_2009.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282762236525569378" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 400px; height: 309px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_iJA4XdNRgps/SVAkQ8z0ZWI/AAAAAAAAAAo/zpzSEvmidfA/s400/HBW_NYR_2009.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Here's the flyer & here is a route<br /></div><br /><iframe src="http://js.mapmyfitness.com/embed/blogview.html?r=c4175a6f4d8f01fa5d321fa604bfc59f&u=e&t=run" frameborder="0" height="450" width="550">&amp;amp;lt;a href="http://www.mapmyrun.com/ride/united-states/sc/irmo/417348233500"&amp;amp;gt;1/04/09 Route 62&amp;amp;lt;/a&amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;lt;br/&amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;lt;a href="http://www.mapmyrun.com/find-ride/united-states/sc/irmo"&amp;amp;gt;Find more Bike Rides in Irmo, South Carolina&amp;amp;lt;/a&amp;amp;gt;</iframe><!-- MMF PARTNER TOOL -->Annie Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07396099483615376793noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27582848.post-39347940213498927752008-12-20T08:04:00.002-05:002008-12-20T08:11:16.501-05:00Winter Bike LeagueHey guys, don't forget the Saturday morning Winter Bike League rides in Greenville and Charlotte! They leave at 9:30am each Saturday morning, start at 2.5 hours in length, and steadily increase to 4 hours by the beginning of the Spring Training Series in Greenville (beginning of March). Typically, they have sprint signs, hill climbs, and are 18-19mph average. You'll find all kinds of riders at these things (the first ride in Charlotte had Frankie Andreau, two guys from DLP, and three riders from Jittery Joe's). These are free group rides, but they're NOT no-drop, so be prepared to stay with the group! Charlotte rides begin at Uptown Cycles OR Per4mance Training (check with me for details). Greenville rides start somewhere else (...I'm not sure where it is this year). - Each city is about 1:15 drive time from Columbia. - Hope to see you guys out there!Annie Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07396099483615376793noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27582848.post-56066266181859633022008-12-05T09:32:00.002-05:002008-12-05T09:35:07.123-05:00FATS 12/6/08Anyone interested in going out to FATS this weekend?<br />If so, we will be meeting at Harrell's at 7am and leaving by 7:30am.<br />Roll call includes Leroy and me so far.jpeltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10747277397305359522noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27582848.post-67224456042422483902008-12-02T20:30:00.008-05:002008-12-02T21:23:53.761-05:001/04/09 Lake Loop<span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" >2009 NYDR <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ></span></span><br /><br />When: <span style="font-weight: bold;">1/04/09</span><br /><br />Where: <span style="font-weight: bold;">Ballentine DMV</span><br /><br />Well How Far: <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">62</span><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> (+/-) miles</span></span><br /><br />What Time: <span style="font-weight: bold;">Roll out 10 A.M</span><br /><br />Why: Why Not? You've been waiting for like 360(+/-) days. The time is drawing closer with every breath you take. Yeah that's right the annual <span style="font-weight: bold;">New Year's Day Lake Loop</span> is coming up. Please remember that this is <span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">NOT A RACE </span></span>so get that ego stuff out of your system before you show up - Thanks! Feel assure this ride will have the Tobias stamp of approval - Dirt. So leave the TT bars and 18c. tires at home. Bring your sack of smiles and be ready to start the new year off 3 days late. This is and will be a winter group ride. For the returning riders from past years the highlights will include some County Line Sign Sprints, One stop at the Traffic Circle and at least one section of dirt. I will post up the route here in a few days for those who would like to print themselves a cue sheet.<br /><br />Happy Holidays<br />TobyToby Porterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03822762848962031153noreply@blogger.com10