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There's a race at p1 coming up. you should do the beginner...I did it last year before i started training...it was fun.

Clipping in helps a lot. I cant even ride a bike now without being clipped in. Dont strap in...tough to get your foot out of those. I'd recommend egg beater pedals. A quick twist of the foot and you're out!

Do you clip in? If not, that will help you out...you'll be able to pedal more efficiently by pulling back + lifting up, in addition to just pushing down.

P1 has no elevation, but more obstacles than Mohican. To get fast, I hired a coach. Started around Thanksgiving of 2011 and trained seriously until the Mohican 100. She had me do so many different things....running, hiking, stationary bike at the gym, stairs, rowing, and lifting. When the weather broke in the spring...I'd go to the trail and pedal all damn day. I lost like 24lbs (194 to 170) and 5 inches off my waist. It helped tremendously. To put it in perspective, before training, I was able to do two loops around p2...33mins and about 38 minutes. a week in to training, i did 4 loops in 3 hours and felt like dying. Fast forward to spring. I could do 4 loops in 2hr 20 mins. Felt like i could do more. By June, I felt like i could 30 min laps all day. They had a time trial race there in June or July....fastest lap. I did 27:46 i think at p2. The best way to get fast is lose weight, do any type of cardio you can find, and lift weights...so you can do more cardio....longer.

LOL. i was until i started mtn biking seriously. Check out the mohican 100!

You're welcome. Just to give you an idea of how bad-ass some are. They hold races there (http://www.ombc.net/) and the fastest does it under 2 hours! my best loop is like 2:40. I've also done 3 consecutive loops on two different occasions! (bragging a bit with that )

There are no places to fill up on water. I've seen people drop off gallons of water at road crossings before. I think these people were trail running for 8 hours or so. If you've never done this before, I would say plan for a 4-5hr day on the trail.

One loop is 24 miles and is pretty brutal if you haven't been mtn biking or aren't in good shape. If you bring two cars I would suggest parking one at the covered bridge. That way, you can do 11 miles and see how you feel. If you feel decent, you can do the 11-15 mile section. At the end of this section you cross the covered bridge road. There's a big gravel lot here too. You don't need to park here for you can take the road (all down hill) back to the covered bridge. I always ride with a camelbak and a bottle of something in my cage. I would suggest taking a few cliffbars with you too.

There's a designated parking lot at the intersection of rt 3 and something else i believe. It's key to start here because each mile is marked. the first 2 miles are up hill The first 8 or 9 miles (the first road crossing) is bi-directional. Mile 10-11 is the descent to the covered bridge. Mile 12-15 is back up the mountain and complete hell! Mile 15-24 has a lot down hill sections. Enjoy!

What's the price of pants, gloves and boots. i'm a size 9...we're a rare breed!

I skimmed most of of these posts...too bad it had to go where it went with "bikers on the road". I hate bikers when I'm driving. I hate cars when I'm biking. I just started road riding and my biking friends have told me I'm entitled to the road just as much as a car is. I never new this. Anyway, I'm more inclined to ride the white line...a car would hurt and if I get hit, I wont be getting any plate info and the car can just keep going. So I'll play it save. Back to the original post... A mtn bike is the most versatile. You can do trails and road. So if you're looking to get in to it, get a mountain bike. I see you got a free bike...these are best! However, if you're gonna spend some money on a mountain bike...I'll agree with Brian here. Spend at least 1k on a new bike...or buy used (more bang for your buck). I have a 26 inch full suspension mtn bike. Full suspension is decent at Alum. It's not needed at mohican. After riding a lot for the last 2 years, I'd suggest a 29'er hard tail. I'll agree with Brian again, components are key. Front shock and shifters are most important. Brakes....eh...you can get away with cheaper brakes imo. Hydralic discs are super nice. most 1k bikes will have these. rim brakes will work but they're so damn noisy in most cases. Bike fit is key! go to a bike store and try a few...the saleman will put you in the right sized frame. The other parts (handlebars, seat) are adjustable for comfort/style. Once you figure out your size, you can shop used much more efficiently. I just got in to road biking...first ride was with Shitty! It's different...it can be boring. I like mtn biking better...more power vs stamina, more skill required, and you get to hit sweet jumps. Plus, i like being in the woods...not on the road with the cars. Oh, and when you're on the road...and it's straight and flat...I always wish for my motorcycle! Now where to ride...I've been on all 3 columbus trails. P2 is the best. P1 is typically a mess...exception with our drought. Chestnut is still so new. Been to Dillon in zanesville too. Mohican is by far the best and most challenging. it will put your fitness to the ultimate test. you start out with a 2 mile climb! p2 has 100 yd climes at most! So, if you're looking to get in shape...try mohican...then try multiple laps at mohican. Hope my 2 cents helped. oh, as for clothing...go to performance in the cbus area...or try nashbar.com.

Wow, this is a great deal...and I hate to compliment Flounder

Sorry...I'm lazy.

http://www.thepostgame.com/blog/animal-house/201206/motorcyclist-receives-slithery-surprise

Bump!

I have CB750 that i want to turn in to a cafe racer. Wanna help!? Or just do it for me!?

I saw this as well. Rode thru about 7:30. White busa was still on it's side in the median. Green bike was parked on the kickstand. I'm guessing riders were on their way to the hospital. Cop was still there with lights on...i'm guess he was waiting for the tow truck. Hopefully the riders are ok.

Understandable. I appreciate the opinions, I'm obviously clueless.

Thanks!

Thanks Hoblick. Much appreciated. I'm not sure of the chopper market...a link posted earlier showed all chrome wheels...from what i saw. If you have a customer looking for a wheel upgrade...feel free to mention these. The owner would like them gone asap...understanding they would not get close to purchase price.

Maybe Shop Dog will chime in on this thread with some advice or info on these wheels.

Thanks for your input. Maybe I'll haul them up to QSL and try to sell them one evening. These rims were never mounted. They're in pristine condition. I'm guessing 3k for them would be great... I'm wondering if a tire mount and balance would be a good way to sell them faster. Less work for the buyer. What are your thoughts on that?

Good point Magley

Where in my post do I ask for "sass"?

I have no idea what these are worth. Here's what I do know... They are made by Tight Customs (California-based company that no longer exists) They've been sitting in their original boxes for a few years. Retail price was $4600 I have no idea what size tires mount up to these....you'll see measurements in the images. I'm looking for some opinions on size and price of these. And if you're interested, maybe we can work out a deal. They're sitting now and the owner wants them gone. They're located in Westerville. Side view (front, rear, sprocket) Diameter of rear wheel Diameter of rear wheel Diameter of front wheel Width of rear wheel Width of front wheel Diameter of sprocket