tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84573230101777183142024-03-13T05:16:01.936-04:00CyclingCentralVaWe are a cycling site based out of Richmond, Va.
Everyone is welcome to join the site so that we can continue to grow and deliver the very best online cycling experience.Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03417325717780733139noreply@blogger.comBlogger165125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457323010177718314.post-69669564408848254922015-06-03T21:09:00.000-04:002015-06-03T21:09:49.633-04:00End Of An Era and a New BeginningHey All,<br />
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We've been fielding a lot of questions about CCVA missing from the web for the last month.<br />
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The long and short is that it takes money, time and people to make a forums keep going and we seem to be running short on all of the above.<br />
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We understand that for some, Facebook easy, while for others, Facebook and other social media just ain't happening. <br />
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We're in the process of formulating a game plan to bring back CCVA and hopefully with a little more zip! <br />
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At least for awhile, it'll remain CCVA, but we'd like to see it expand with the times and reflect more of the bike culture as a whole in and around RVA and Virginia.<br />
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Interested in lending a hand? Want to lead rides? Have an interest in posting content? <br />
Maybe you just want to donate a few bucks to the cause. Just let us know.<br />
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Meanwhile, we're slating for a July 1 return.<br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457323010177718314.post-50315746562444424992014-04-28T07:26:00.000-04:002014-04-30T07:26:44.886-04:002014 USA Cycling Collegiate Road Nationals<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;"><b>2014 USA Cycling Collegiate Road Nationals</b></span><br />
This weekend, downtown Richmond. From Friday, May 2 - Sunday, May 5th.<br />
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The collegiate cyclists will compete in four different races over this year’s three-day event:</div>
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<li><a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/USACWeb/forms/natchamps/2014/2014-Collegiate-Road-TT-Map.pdf" style="border-bottom-style: dotted; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: #8fc638; text-decoration: none;">Team time trial</a> (PDF)</li>
<li><a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/USACWeb/forms/natchamps/2014/2014-Collegiate-Road-TT-Map.pdf" style="border-bottom-style: dotted; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: #8fc638; text-decoration: none;">Individual time trial</a> (PDF)</li>
<li><a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/USACWeb/forms/natchamps/2014/2014-Collegiate-Road-Crit-Map.pdf" style="border-bottom-style: dotted; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: #8fc638; text-decoration: none;">Criterium</a> (PDF)</li>
<li><a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/USACWeb/forms/natchamps/2014/2014-Collegiate-Road-RR-Map.pdf" style="border-bottom-style: dotted; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: #8fc638; text-decoration: none;">Road race</a> (PDF)</li>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;">Work or Live downtown? Also checkout RVANews.com for road closures, etc! </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;">According to the RVANews article, towing enforcement will start as early as Thursday evening!</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;">View </span><a href="http://rvanews.com/sports/road-closures-announced-for-mays-collegiate-cycling-race/111611" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;" target="_blank">Full Article</a> @ RVANews.com</span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457323010177718314.post-54911401693994586792014-04-26T07:54:00.002-04:002014-04-26T07:54:56.037-04:00New signage for JRPS speaks to all users with a simple message. <div style="background-color: #f2fcee; color: #282828; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 22px; padding: 0px;">
<b><i>New signage for JRPS speaks to all users with a simple message.</i></b><span style="font-size: 14px;"> </span></div>
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<b>Personally, we love this sign!</b></div>
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<b>It speaks to all users equally and asks all users asked to take responsibility for the trails that they enjoy!</b></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457323010177718314.post-40607989281585214712014-04-17T08:32:00.003-04:002014-04-17T08:32:19.037-04:00<h3>
Shimano's ALL NEW M9000 XTR 11-speed Group! <em> Redefining mountain bike technology...</em></h3>
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<strong>Defined as the "New Rhythm" for both Race and Trail Riders, the New XTR M9000</strong><br />
Mountain Bike Components and Wheels<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLHjyYyDQwLRn7NxwJTyCw8V_CEGA3_myQ8Bl8mfz98SizP1ofCsmxugPLwES5l5sEKqpN2ot4o_U-ddl9HYY2yrB-FIi5XbbBvIQg8lUn6IH_KEAXpIWcSTQPLcZ98mjudx6lDYit5n4/s1600/ShimanoXTR-cranks.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLHjyYyDQwLRn7NxwJTyCw8V_CEGA3_myQ8Bl8mfz98SizP1ofCsmxugPLwES5l5sEKqpN2ot4o_U-ddl9HYY2yrB-FIi5XbbBvIQg8lUn6IH_KEAXpIWcSTQPLcZ98mjudx6lDYit5n4/s1600/ShimanoXTR-cranks.png" height="212" width="320" /></a>Shimano today introduced new XTR M9000, its most advanced XTR mountain bike components and wheels to date. With this totally new XTR line available in both Race and Trail “Rider Tuned” product families, Shimano leverages its 22 years of engineering leadership producing the industry’s highest performing mountain bike component group.<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiyNj1wkcXFM_ODX_HpeLe63hetM_cdGZ7xopANaGqcVts39Mr4xI-03ZsvEKMOFnaECy4aImObL8JX5rpC6L09bTPJ07OEXlhcZZghMF4HZxz-v6qxbAkYc1MOOqtiuys3a9O3zx0oLs/s1600/ShimanoXTR-brake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiyNj1wkcXFM_ODX_HpeLe63hetM_cdGZ7xopANaGqcVts39Mr4xI-03ZsvEKMOFnaECy4aImObL8JX5rpC6L09bTPJ07OEXlhcZZghMF4HZxz-v6qxbAkYc1MOOqtiuys3a9O3zx0oLs/s1600/ShimanoXTR-brake.jpg" height="213" width="320" /></a>Inspired by the versatility and capability of today’s riders and the terrain they tackle,<br />
M9000 offers refined and tested solutions engineered for the way they ride.<br />
<strong>Drivetrain System: “Rhythm and range” define the 11-speed drivetrain</strong><br />
Shimano’s unrivalled legacy in producing bicycle drivetrains is evident with the XTR<br />
M9000’s most notable rider benefit: ensuring pedaling rhythm. New XTR M9000<br />
provides range and ensures rhythm for diverse riding styles and terrain to create<br />
smooth, harmonic pedalling - the ultimate goal of a drivetrain.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUpuSNZ7vI7pYp6BSni1EUo0aAfkhIn5pQH8PWKK5LR-oVssc17NwcpFUKvq7zgGGKW5AdIylUp_F84SpBEmYjKhkMg-ObMijnhebfkGeVhyphenhyphenHvxcrthap9rmUWTm3aq_4mOBgOhCAlG9Y/s1600/ShimanoXTR-cassette.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUpuSNZ7vI7pYp6BSni1EUo0aAfkhIn5pQH8PWKK5LR-oVssc17NwcpFUKvq7zgGGKW5AdIylUp_F84SpBEmYjKhkMg-ObMijnhebfkGeVhyphenhyphenHvxcrthap9rmUWTm3aq_4mOBgOhCAlG9Y/s1600/ShimanoXTR-cassette.jpg" height="212" width="320" /></a>Some teaser photos!<br />
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The XTR CS-M9000 11-speed 11-40T cassette is the widest range cassette Shimano has ever produced and also it’s<br />
most balanced. Thanks to its “rhythm step” progression, it maintains calculated,<br />
shock-free gear steps from one gear to the next, saving riders energy and helping<br />
maintain rhythm on the trail. Gearing: Rhythm step gear progression: 11-13-15-17-19-21-24-27-31-35-40T.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwcv9-uAaI44XaipQbVYponHv977M8-JnnOdUpsAb-kkwHa5yBGlxBcDJYatzi6_DabyFmCPt42Y86b6wBJq9UiLL4k16EOrUShIDLbipmio8I1YoSmANaBYt1QtU0_sZ1S5qf0SoTMfg/s1600/ShimanoXTR-derailleur.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwcv9-uAaI44XaipQbVYponHv977M8-JnnOdUpsAb-kkwHa5yBGlxBcDJYatzi6_DabyFmCPt42Y86b6wBJq9UiLL4k16EOrUShIDLbipmio8I1YoSmANaBYt1QtU0_sZ1S5qf0SoTMfg/s1600/ShimanoXTR-derailleur.jpg" height="212" width="320" /></a></div>
<strong>And how about new wheels, including mountain bike tubular!</strong><br />
Wheelsets: Shimano goes carbon with XTR Race and Trail wheels<br />
The all-new XTR M9000 wheels mark a serious turning point for Shimano in premium<br />
mountain bike wheel sets. They are Shimano’s most advanced mountain bike wheels to<br />
date, and also the first featuring carbon laminate rim technology. New XTR M9000<br />
series wheels are even more focused at each end of the spectrum, from ultra-light and<br />
durable race wheels to all-mountain tuned trail wheels. All new XTR wheels use 28<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvK2OzqWVwPbIQE4nhMIOF5939iuMzpP4IE_Ff4pJS40j70M40u4RhIn8qB2Ek6ZOV1xrGFSq0ScLnc5TE0lJcJdiSUPBgieM44UkuMty9ZlS5Dig_psOA9jDX8LEFHi-sBeRn6CfPGqM/s1600/ShimanoXTR-shifter.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvK2OzqWVwPbIQE4nhMIOF5939iuMzpP4IE_Ff4pJS40j70M40u4RhIn8qB2Ek6ZOV1xrGFSq0ScLnc5TE0lJcJdiSUPBgieM44UkuMty9ZlS5Dig_psOA9jDX8LEFHi-sBeRn6CfPGqM/s1600/ShimanoXTR-shifter.png" height="212" width="320" /></a>butted spokes both front and rear and include a new lightweight bearing and axle<br />
system.<br />
<a href="http://bike.shimano.com/publish/content/global_cycle/en/us/index/news_and_info/news/introducing_the_evolution.image.-mainParsys-0013-image.dash.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://bike.shimano.com/publish/content/global_cycle/en/us/index/news_and_info/news/introducing_the_evolution.image.-mainParsys-0013-image.dash.jpeg" height="212" width="320" /></a>• WH-M9000-TL: Available in both a 27.5 and 29” option, the XTR M9000 Race<br />
wheels have a 20mm internal rim width and a new UST tubeless carbon laminated<br />
aluminum rim.<br />
• WH-M9020-TL: Available in both a 27.5 and 29” option, the XTR M9020 Trail<br />
wheels have an 24mm internal rim width and a new UST tubeless carbon laminated<br />
aluminum rim.<br />
• The WH-M9000-TU carbon tubular wheels offer the ultimate solution for XC racers,<br />
in a 29” exclusively, ultra-light wheel set.<br />
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<a href="http://bike.shimano.com/publish/content/global_cycle/en/us/index/news_and_info/news/introducing_the_evolution.html" target="_blank">READ MORE AT SHIMANO!</a><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457323010177718314.post-32151128182443570822014-04-15T08:30:00.000-04:002014-04-15T08:30:02.961-04:00Pro Tips to Flats<div style="background-color: #f0f3f4; font-size: 20px;">
<span style="color: #38761d;">PRO TIPS - FIXING A FLAT TIRE</span></div>
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<li style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px;"><span style="background-color: transparent;"><b>Place a few pumps of air into a tube prior to installing in tire</b>. This gives shape to a tube and which lets it lay easily in the rim and keeps the tube from getting pinched between tire and rim during the seating process.</span></li>
<li style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px;"><b style="background-color: transparent;">Do different sized tires require different sized tubes? Yes & No. </b>There are 2 approaches to this problem. </li>
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<li>1, Either carry the lowest common denominator of tube size for your bikes. IE: A smaller "like" tube will expand to fill all of your needs. I've been using 26" tubes in 29" wheels since day one and they will work just as well for 27.5/650b. For it to work, you must stretch a smaller tube a little prior to installation. </li>
<li>2, Purchase a separate tube & bag for each bike that you own. This can be a little more costly, but your bike is always ready for action and you know the equipment correct.</li>
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<li><b style="background-color: transparent; color: #666666; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px;">Practice, makes you faster! </b><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #666666; font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Just like training for an event, training for mishaps should have the same priority as training to win. Using patches, installing tubes, using Co2, etc. Practice, practice, practice...</span></span></li>
<li><b style="background-color: transparent; color: #666666; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px;">Carry Latex gloves.</b><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px;"> Latex gloves are light and easy to carry and the benefit will keep you hands clean. During cold days they can keep your hands warm during the change out. And if the unexpected happens, you will have gloves for medical situations. </span></li>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457323010177718314.post-40685547436285360292014-02-12T08:17:00.000-05:002014-02-12T08:17:24.298-05:00Shimano CM-1000 Sport POV Camera <div style="color: #222222; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">
Looks like Shimano is entering the game of cameras this Spring. </div>
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<a data-cke-saved-href="http://www.bicycleretailer.com/new-products/2014/02/03/shimano-introduces-action-camera-bike-and-fishing-markets#.UvtppHkwoeV" href="http://www.bicycleretailer.com/new-products/2014/02/03/shimano-introduces-action-camera-bike-and-fishing-markets#.UvtppHkwoeV">Shimano </a><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">CM-1000 Sport Camera </span><a data-cke-saved-href="http://www.bicycleretailer.com/new-products/2014/02/03/shimano-introduces-action-camera-bike-and-fishing-markets#.UvtppHkwoeV" href="http://www.bicycleretailer.com/new-products/2014/02/03/shimano-introduces-action-camera-bike-and-fishing-markets#.UvtppHkwoeV">POV</a> . Set to ship around May, a stardard<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> camera comes standard with the camera and lens cover, an adhesive mount and vented helmet mount, a USB cable and start up manual.</span></div>
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They have some pretty cool features on the camera too. </div>
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-HD movies and still photos. </div>
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-Built in 2 angle feature 135° and super wide 180° modes, </div>
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-90° increment auto-image rotation allows users to flip the camera in multiple directions and maintain a horizontal image plane.</div>
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-Waterproof to 10 meters out of the box, without need for an external case. </div>
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-F2.0 lens is said to excel in low-light conditions.</div>
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-W<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">ifi connectivity and works with its own iOS and Android smartphone apps, which allow live views, video playback, remote adjustments to camera settings and shot framing.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">- Just 86 grams</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">$299</span></div>
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BONUS: It also uses ANT+ and ANT wireless connections to transmit data from bicycle computers and accessories and the new Shimano D-Fly wireless Di2 transmitter which will show cycling data in its captured videos.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457323010177718314.post-47595759451807391762014-01-29T10:39:00.001-05:002014-01-29T10:39:31.331-05:00IMBA Trail Care Crew coming back to RVAFriends of Pocahantas S.P. is stoked to announce that they'll have an I.M.B.A. Trailcare Crew heading to PSP on March 29th. <br />
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This should be a kickoff for the push of the new trails for Project2015. <br />
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Mark you calendars, these are Huge-Goals that will take Huge-Volunteer turnouts to make happen!<br />
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We'll post more as information becomes available...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457323010177718314.post-82138863240727000772014-01-29T10:14:00.000-05:002014-01-29T10:17:01.684-05:00Reminder: Richmond-MORE's Trailicious 2 Fundraiser <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"><b>If you use any RVA trails or just want to support a great local cause, <i>we're talking to you! </i></b></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 17px;">No matter your preference for trail use, the trails in and around RVA require lots of volunteer time and and money to create and upkeep. Or maybe you've </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 17px;">heard about the new Richmond Regional Ride Center? </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 17px;">Championed by Richmond-MORE, and sponsored by the City of Richmond, </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">Trailicious 2 on Feb., 22nd, 2014</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 17px;">will provide loads of information on pushing forward with Project2015 and more. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">Taking place at the Carillon at Dogwood Dell, there will be a raffle, beer, band, videos, games and more; as-well-as many local favorite food-trucks out to the parking lot if you get a bite to eat...</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">Your $20 donation gets you 2 beer tickets from Sierra Nevada a proud sponsor, a raffle ticket for local retail prizes, and the warm fuzzies from contributing to the next big steps in the long history of trail building and cycling in the area. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;"><i>** Tickets must be purchased online prior to the event!</i></span></div>
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">This event is for everyone who loves the outdoors and is family friendly. Word is a few celebrity types from the surrounding areas will be in attendance. Though we won't name drop. Might want to bring a pen for an autograph. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;"><b>Where:</b> Carillon (600 S. Boulevard, Richmond, VA) </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;"><b>When:</b> 6:30-10:00 February 22nd Saturday </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;"><b>Register online:</b> </span><a href="https://www.bikereg.com/trailicious" rel="nofollow nofollow" style="background-color: white; color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">https://www.bikereg.com/trailicious</a><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;"><b>Parking: </b>The Carillon - Parking on site or better yet, ride your bike.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;"><b>Enjoy: </b>Raffles. Food & Beer. Live Music. Videos. Good Vibes.</span><br />
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<i>The ice maybe gone, the sand isn't!</i></div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457323010177718314.post-73274703934103949362014-01-11T10:33:00.000-05:002014-01-29T10:34:22.043-05:00 Scout Camp Trailwork<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7em; margin-bottom: 8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Richmond-MORE trail crew lead by Bill Swann is having a trail care day out at the Scout Camp on Saturday, Jan 20th. </div>
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<span style="line-height: 1.7em;">We’ll be meeting this Saturday – January 18 at 9:00 a.m. at the welcome pavilion on the Cub Scout side, leaving at 9:15 to head to the work site. Last work session we got about 300 feet of new trail with 10 hard working trail riders. Just think, if we could get 30 of those same kind of hard workers, we could finish it – then ride it!</span></div>
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We will work till 12:30/1:00 and will ride as soon as we finish working…so be sure to bring your bike. Remember, before you ride you will need to sign in as you normally would for a ride AND…the ride won’t start till everyone’s done and back at the pavilion.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457323010177718314.post-18155816727611011332014-01-01T10:17:00.000-05:002014-01-29T10:18:55.053-05:00Richmond-MORE's Trailicous 2 <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"><b>If you use any RVA trails or just want to support a great local cause, <i>we're talking to you! </i></b></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"><br /></span></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 17px;">No matter your preference for trail use, the trails in and around RVA require lots of volunteer time and and money to create and upkeep. Or maybe you've </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 17px;">heard about the new Richmond Regional Ride Center? </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"><br /></span></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 17px;">Championed by Richmond-MORE, and sponsored by the City of Richmond, </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">Trailicious 2 on Feb., 22nd, 2014</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 17px;">will provide loads of information on pushing forward with Project2015 and more. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">Taking place at the Carillon at Dogwood Dell, there will be a raffle, beer, band, videos, games and more; as-well-as many local favorite food-trucks out to the parking lot if you get a bite to eat...</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">Your $20 donation gets you 2 beer tickets from Sierra Nevada a proud sponsor, a raffle ticket for local retail prizes, and the warm fuzzies from contributing to the next big steps in the long history of trail building and cycling in the area. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;"><i>** Tickets must be purchased online prior to the event!</i></span></div>
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">This event is for everyone who loves the outdoors and is family friendly. Word is a few celebrity types from the surrounding areas will be in attendance. Though we won't name drop. Might want to bring a pen for an autograph. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;"><b>Where:</b> Carillon (600 S. Boulevard, Richmond, VA) </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;"><b>When:</b> 6:30-10:00 February 22nd Saturday </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;"><b>Register online:</b> </span><a href="https://www.bikereg.com/trailicious" rel="nofollow nofollow" style="background-color: white; color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">https://www.bikereg.com/trailicious</a><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;"><b>Parking: </b>The Carillon - Parking on site or better yet, ride your bike.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;"><b>Enjoy: </b>Raffles. Food & Beer. Live Music. Videos. Good Vibes.</span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457323010177718314.post-6867928326323839032013-12-01T10:34:00.000-05:002014-01-29T10:35:23.316-05:00Richmond-MORE Social<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7em; margin-bottom: 8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Richmond-MORE is hosting a get together at Hardywood Brewery Tuesday, December 17<span style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; bottom: 1ex; font-size: 10px; height: 0px; line-height: 1; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; vertical-align: baseline;">th</span> from 6pm to 9pm. Come out and try some of Hardywood’s best beers find out what is happening with the trails and meet some fellow trail enthusiast.</div>
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Cash (beer) bar – 1 Free beer with every new membership. Doantions suggested. Light appetizers.</div>
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We hope to see you all there!!</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457323010177718314.post-61081888570370498472013-10-02T08:45:00.000-04:002013-10-02T08:45:56.513-04:00HINT! Rims Brakes: Calipers vs. Cantilevers<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">If the brakes use 1 center pivot bolt, you have caliper style brakes. If your brakes are attached by 2 side pivot bolts, your brake system in a cantilever style system.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">By design, each system works differently in terms of leverage ratios, so it's important to make sure when you have to replace parts that you purchase items that are meant to work with the system that you own.</span><br />
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Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03417325717780733139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457323010177718314.post-83454421596275022013-09-18T07:47:00.002-04:002013-09-18T08:43:15.816-04:00Gearing Up for CycloCross Season: Article 1, Running<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #282828; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"></span><br />
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<em class="bbc" style="font-style: italic !important;">Cyclocross or CX racing, (aka: "cross" or "CXX")</em> is mountain biking meets road racing. It's typically an "all-out" effort type event that focuses on every movement based deeply in speed and fluidity. Events usually range from 30 - 60 minutes and laps are typically short.<br />
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Riders must have skills from dismounting your bike and conquering obstacles, to climbing hills or pounding the flats, focusing on each individually is key to the steps to master in CX racing; and all while possessing a very anaerobic level of fitness.<br />
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Whether you are new to CX or you've been doing it for years, a good place to start your CX season preparation is by advancing your running skills and that's where we'll be starting with the series of articles.</div>
<strong class="bbc" style="font-weight: bold !important;"><span class="bbc_underline" style="text-decoration: underline !important;">CycloCross Season Article 1</span>: </strong><em class="bbc" style="font-style: italic !important;">Getting Yourself Ready:</em><br />
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Since Cyclocross is so close to your road and mountain biking experience, typically the best place to begin with training is the running aspect of cyclocross.<br />
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In CX races, dismounting your bike at speed and running over obstacles or up short steep hills is common and while it sounds easy enough, it's often one of the harder steps to master in CX racing.<br />
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From preparing your dismount to running while carrying your bike to remounting and riding onward!<br />
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Whether you are new to CX or you've been doing it for years, a good place to start your CX season preparation is by advancing your running skills.<br />
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The overall idea is to get you to run about 20 mins without much effort.<br />
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Not a runner? No need to go out and run 5 miles, the idea is to give yourself time to get used to running.<br />
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Start with a 3 day a week program designed to take 15-30 mins of your time.<br />
As with anything, easing your way into a program is key to success, no need to<br />
go out and hurt yourself or cause a nagging strain before the season begins, right?<br />
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So, choose 3 days a week to begin your running regiment with at least 1 "rest" day in between each workout day.<br />
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I usually choose Monday's, Wednesday's, and Friday's.<br />
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<strong class="bbc" style="font-weight: bold !important;">Week 1: </strong><br />
Monday's Run: Walk 5min | Run 5min | Walk 5min<br />
Wednesday's Run: Walk 8min | Run 8min | Walk 8min<br />
Friday's Run: Walk 10min | Run 10min | Walk 10min<br />
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See a pattern? The idea is to allow your body time to warm up, be exercised and cool<br />
down in such a way that it allows your muscles to be worked without becoming sore<br />
or having any pain.<br />
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<strong class="bbc" style="font-weight: bold !important;">Week 2:</strong><br />
Begin week 2 using Week 1's Friday run and increase from there.<br />
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Monday Run: Walk 10min | Run 12min | Walk 10min:<br />
Wednesday Run: Walk 10min | Run 15min | Walk 10min:<br />
Friday Run: Walk 10min | Run 15min | Walk 10min:<br />
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<strong class="bbc" style="font-weight: bold !important;">Week 3:</strong><br />
Begin Week 3 with Week 2's Friday schedule and up your run time to 17 min on Wed.<br />
and 20 mins on Friday.<br />
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So now you can run 20 minutes! What's next? Increase your speed!<br />
We know you have the endurance, but cyclocross is about fast paces and short bursts of<br />
energy.<br />
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<em class="bbc" style="font-style: italic !important;">New focus!</em> Prepare yourself for close to "max efforts" by incorporating short bursts in your training. Move back to a Week 2 schedule, but this time you need to make incorporate 15-30 sec. bursts in every 5 mins. Long enough to tax your body, but short enough that you can recover quickly. Gradually increase the frequency of the bursts (about 1x every 3 mins) as well as move up towards the goal of 30 sec.!<br />
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<em class="bbc" style="font-style: italic !important;">Remember</em>, in a CX race, you'll have to be able to jump back on the bike and pedal your<br />
arse off!<br />
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<em class="bbc" style="font-style: italic !important;">Article 2</em>: Dismounting and Carrying the bike while you run!<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #282828; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #282828; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><a href="http://cyclingcentralva.org/forums/index.php/page/articles.html/_/articles/forum/gearing-up-for-cyclocross-season-article-1-ru-r10" target="_blank">This is a crosspost article from CCVA forums</a>. </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457323010177718314.post-81176231169323607842013-08-13T13:39:00.002-04:002013-08-13T13:42:33.447-04:00High Bridge State Park set to Open Singletrack, Sept. 28th, 2013<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">High-Bridge-State Park is set for a Grand Opening of some new singletrack options on Sept 28th. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #f2fcee; color: #282828; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;">While mileage is not epic by any means, the 2 mile loop that is approximately a mile and a half east of Farmville is j</span></span><span style="background-color: #f2fcee; color: #282828; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;">ust the beginning of a bigger network. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f2fcee; color: #282828; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;">Dig a little deeper and you'll find that the master plan calls for Mt bike Trails going in on 2 separate tracts. One between Farmville and the bridge and the other south of Rice. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f2fcee; color: #282828; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;">When combined with a ride from downtown Farmville and out across the Bridge including a loop of the new trail will net you 15 miles and some great scenery! </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f2fcee; color: #282828; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;">In order to expand the system, the volunteer base will greatly need to be expanded. One person has been doing all of the planning and cutting thus far, so if you live or know folks in the area, please consider contact the park to get involved! </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f2fcee; color: #282828; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;">* <a href="http://cyclingcentralva.org/forums/index.php/topic/22343-grand-opening-new-single-track-high-bridge-sp/" target="_blank">Talk about it here</a> on CCVA Forums.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #f2fcee; color: #282828; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;">* <a href="http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/hig.shtml" target="_blank">High Bridge State Park</a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457323010177718314.post-45067970673926061892013-08-02T14:21:00.000-04:002013-08-13T14:22:24.621-04:00First Legacy Project for Richmond 2015 Announced<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By now, just about everyone has heard about Richmond2015 Legacy Project at PSP. </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The idea is simple, make Richmond a destination for mountain biking by being one of only 10 </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">or 11 IMBA Ride-Centers in existence!</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What is an IMBA Ride Center? Is a prime destination spot for mountain biking that not only has trails for riding, but lends itself to enrich the experiences of mountain biking by creating a more proactive environment. </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The idea for the IMBA Ride Center is to include both Pocahontas State Park (PSP) and James River Park System (JRPS) as the destination spot. Plans of linking both systems via road and off-road bicycle travel are being considered. </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The plan is calling for the Northern section of PSP, just South of Courthouse Rd to receive the largest amount of changes, including: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Estimated costed for the Legacy Project range from $800k to $1.2Million. But 1st a series of obstacles must be hurdled, the least of which the Master Plan for PSP must be changed. PSP </span><br />
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revisits the Master Plan every 5 years and the last plan for set forth in 2011; so to move forward, a proposal and public hearing must 1st happen (happened on Aug 1st) followed by the state of Va. to revisit the old master plan, create an amendment, send it in for a vote, and approve or disapprove. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Even if approved, the cost of the project is the single largest factor for failure or success! The Gov.has pledged $50k of funding towards the project and this is to be matched from Dominion Power, but that still leaves at least a $700k balance to complete the project. </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The other issue will be volunteers; All projects related mountain bike trails are from the efforts of volunteer groups, from downtown Richmond to PSP to the mountains in the West part of Va. Without volunteers working in their spare time, none of the trails we ride our bikes on would be here today. NONE of THEM. It takes thousands of hours of work to complete these trail and it simply can not be understated that in order to get Legacy Project 2015 from idea phase to completed, it will take thousands more and you help will be needed. </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That said, ETA for the project (if approved) is April 2015.</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We are a long way to getting there, but it will also be upon us before you can blink an eye. </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The <a href="http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/" style="color: #2518b5; cursor: pointer; font-size: medium; white-space: nowrap;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Virginia</span> Department of Conservation and Recreation</a> should be voting on the amendment to the PSP Master Plan by early Sept. Once given the "OK", Local groups like the <a href="http://www.fopsp.org/" target="_blank">Friends of PSP</a> and <a href="http://richmond-more.org/" target="_blank">Richmond-MORE</a> will be setting their bars high for fundraising events! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://cyclingcentralva.org/forums/index.php/topic/22291-psp-and-richmond2015-legacy-project-imba-ride-" target="_blank">Talk about this on CCVA</a>.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">More to the point, the XX1 chain ring has been developed so that chainsuck* is all but a thing of the past. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">SRAM went back to the drawing board on the new chain ring design and uses very precise "cut" steps to alternate thickness on every other chain ring tooth, creating a well-matched interface between each inner and outer plate of the chain itself. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This creates a "hugging" action between the chain and chain ring which helps to keep the chain in place. If you look more closely, the teeth are also taller than normal, to also help in the event the chain does become a little slack. </span><br />
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Developed for maximum chain control, each tooth’s thickness is precisely CNC-machined to support the chain’s inner and outer links perfectly. Six available chain rings (28-30-32-34-36-38) allow you to tune your gear range to match your terrain, wheel size and riding style. Each X-SYNC™ chain ring fits a single, universal spider—allowing you to change rings without removing the light-weight carbon crank arm.</div>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 20px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">New spider design allows for easier ring changes</li>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyiVs0vPq5lX9yqtjDyBGY5X5g5zJ9hlm005v4_29DLXIibiFG-rq1V_ZfbYgPo6tzdbnbw0Ou7k1SVj3gLyRCshM_s1Q-Wogh4iwgKrBPNHyHPlZE0h313K6JxTuB-ti6YioUAgIxfGk/s1600/RaceFace.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyiVs0vPq5lX9yqtjDyBGY5X5g5zJ9hlm005v4_29DLXIibiFG-rq1V_ZfbYgPo6tzdbnbw0Ou7k1SVj3gLyRCshM_s1Q-Wogh4iwgKrBPNHyHPlZE0h313K6JxTuB-ti6YioUAgIxfGk/s200/RaceFace.gif" width="125" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For years the mountain bike community has been dealing with chainsuck by adding gadgets to retain the chain from moving off the chain rings. IE: <a href="http://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=chainguides&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8#safe=off&client=safari&rls=en&q=chain+guides&spell=1&sa=X&ei=rQD5Uc-BBZL49gTChoCgDw&ved=0CCoQBSgA&bav=on.2,or.r_cp.r_qf.&bvm=bv.49967636%2Cd.eWU%2Cpv.xjs.s.en_US.jOYpRJj4zMA.O&fp=6f3d9196f65e9426&biw=1391&bih=945" target="_blank">chainguides,</a> <a href="http://www.google.com/search?q=n-gear+jump+stop+chain+guide&safe=off&client=safari&rls=en&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=2QD5UZ6LJYG-9QSp5oHQCA&ved=0CCoQsAQ&biw=1391&bih=945" target="_blank">N-JumpStops</a>, etc. </span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457323010177718314.post-4547210099830197762013-07-30T13:49:00.003-04:002013-07-30T13:49:34.527-04:00DCR Townhall Public Meeting @ PSP: IMBA Mountain Bike Ride Center Aug. 1 @ 6pm<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> 8/1: Please Share this with you friends! </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Straight from Friends of Pocahontas State Park, if you want to see the IMBA Ride Center happen at PSP, a must is having a SOLID showing from the mountain bike community at the DCR townha</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; display: inline; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">ll meeting!<br /><br />It's imperative for the MTB community to show up in support to change the master plan regulations that will allow for the IMBA Ride Center to be installed at PSP!<br /><br />August 1st, that's 8/1 @ PSP's Heritage Center @ 6pm sharp</span><br />
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While there are many brands of handlebars, each having many models and each of those having many options, the basics will always remain the same. Your first choice should always be the one that provides the best fitment, and that begins with handlebar width.<br />
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The concepts to finding your correct handlebar width are easy enough, it just takes a few minutes at home or at your local bike shop. As a side note; these are just "suggested" starting points for your handlebars, while these steps are likely to provide the comfort and efficiency to your ride, you may end up deviating to your personal taste.<br />
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<b>Two methods for selecting correct handle bar width:</b> (image right)<br />
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A) <i>Simple Method</i><br />
Select a few handlebars and have them placed against your back so that the ends of the handlebars are being are meeting up with the back of your shoulders.<br />
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The idea is that the outside edge of each side of the handlebar should span the complete width of your shoulder, with is approx. 3/4" inside of the leading edge of your arm. Or better put, the handlebars should meet up with an imaginary line if drawn straight up from your armpit.<br />
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Once you are comfortable that you have located the correct width handlebars, you can now focus on style, tube material, shapes, etc.<br />
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B) <i>Measure Method</i><br />
Using the measure method, you are actually using the exact measurement (in cm) and add 2 cm for a final handlebar width. measurement ___________ + 2cm = handlebar width. <span style="font-size: x-small;">(Inches to cm = 1" for every 2.5cm)</span><br />
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Locate the peaks of the bony protrusions just above your chest where your arms and collarbone meet. With a measuring tape, locate edge of right protrusion and measure the span to the outer edge of the other peak. If you have a partial size, always round up to the next nearest cm.<br />
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Now that you have your width, the rule of thumb for your handlebar size is shoulder width plus 2 cm. So, if you measured out to a 41.5cm, you would round up to 42cm and then add 2 cm for <br />
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a total width of 44cm handlebars. <br />
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<b>*Important side noted:</b> Not all handlebars are measured equally, a handlebar should be measured the same as your shoulders, from center to center. When measuring a handlebar, this means the center of each tube at the bottoms of the drops (aka horns) like the image to the left indicates. Some brands measure bars from end to end, if you are not sure, ask your local bike shop for guidance.<br />
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We hope this helps you on your next handlebar purchase and makes your riding more comfortable!<br />
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<strong><u>2013 BRYCE MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK PRICING AND</u></strong></h1>
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Expected Beginning of Daily Operation June 22 – September 1</div>
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Weekend Only Operations - September 7 – October 27</div>
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Monday-Friday – 12PM – 8PM</div>
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Saturday – 10AM – 8PM</div>
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Sunday – 10AM – 4PM</div>
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<strong>Ticket Prices:</strong></div>
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Day Pass - $30</div>
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Evening Pass (after 4PM) - $24</div>
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<a href="http://www.bryceresort.com/Membership.aspx" style="color: #5a8c59; text-decoration: none;">Bryce Resort Member Day Pass</a> - $20</div>
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Bike Association Member (i.e. MORE, SVBC) - $27</div>
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<strong>Season Passes:</strong></div>
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<a href="http://www.bryceresort.com/Summer/Bryce-Mountain-Bike-Park/Bike-Park-Season-Passes.aspx" style="color: #5a8c59; text-decoration: none;">General Public Season Pass - $199</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.bryceresort.com/Membership.aspx" style="color: #5a8c59; text-decoration: none;">Bryce Resort Member Season Pass</a> - $149</div>
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Day Rental - $90 <a href="http://www.bryceresort.com/Membership.aspx" style="color: #5a8c59; text-decoration: none;">Member Day Rental</a> - $71</div>
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4-Hour Rental - $50 <a href="http://www.bryceresort.com/Membership.aspx" style="color: #5a8c59; text-decoration: none;">Member 4-Hour Rental</a> - $40</div>
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<strong>Package Rates (Includes Lift Pass & Rental with Full Face Helmet and Body Protection):</strong></div>
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Full Day with Rental - $100</div>
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Evening Package after 4PM - $60</div>
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<strong>“Find Your Bearings” Beginner Package:</strong></div>
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Includes Day Lift Ticket, 2 Hour Bike Rental, and 2 Hour Instruction</div>
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Instruction Times – 10AM, 1PM, 4PM Max: 6 Persons per Instructor</div>
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Standard Rate - $80 Rental Upgrade - $50</div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457323010177718314.post-12332536355078125652013-06-14T07:19:00.001-04:002013-06-18T07:24:40.462-04:00All New: Seventh generation Santa Cruz heckler 27.5 /650B!Santa Cruz bicycles just upped the game with the all-new seventh incarnation of the Santa Cruz heckler 27.5 /650B! <br />
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Heckler's long been a staple for Santa Cruz representing efficiency through simplicity, cost and durability! And Now it's offered 27.5/650B category!<br />
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The All-new Heckler means 150mm of travel, 142x12mm rear axle spacing, angular bearings, iscg-05 chainguide tabs, 73mm bb and all under the 27.5b banner! Oh, did we mention starting at only $1299 for a frame and $2599 for a complete bike! <a href="http://www.santacruzbicycles.com/company/index.php?NewsID=0241" target="_blank">Santa Cruz Bikes News</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457323010177718314.post-41635570951217924652013-05-06T08:11:00.003-04:002013-05-06T08:12:00.624-04:00Richmond RPD to step-up JRPS Patrols<br />
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As the title suggests, this is an update about Richmond PD police presence in the JRPS; which I believe to also entail normal planning and in response to any recent events in JRPS.</div>
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A first point that must be made it that the JRPS falls under two different precincts, the 1st & 3rd: Just about everything but Belle Island is out of the 3rd precinct. The following was given by someone of the 1st.</div>
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RPD P1 has initiated "overtime" positions which should increase police presence on Belle Island (most of the overtime is on the weekends). There are also have several larger initiatives planned for the park system that will involve more resources and personnel. </div>
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Our local contact is not involved with any of the new initiatives, but wanted to give an update as to how RPD is paying attention to issues around Richmond, and in particular, in the parks where so many of us go as a form of recreation, gather with friends and family, etc. </div>
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Lieutenant Timothy Wyatt of the 1<sup>st</sup> Precinctis responsible for Belle Island is fine with any posting of this information. He also would be happy to speak on the subject at any meetings that may arise from such topics. </div>
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Side Note: About 3 weeks back, Lisa and I were hiking through Forest Hill Park and came across 3 RDP uniformed officers on some Kawasaki duel-sport bikes; they appeared to be practicing maneuvers, etc. </div>
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And we have also noticed patrol cars cruising through Forest Hill Park, so some one in Richmond is paying attention. </div>
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In order to fix the chain, you'll likely need a tool called a "chain-breaker," don't worry, it's also a chain fixer! (Park Chain Tool: right)<br />
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When a chain breaks in two, it usually will look a little like the photo to the upper left corner. <br />
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To keep this article from getting too complicated, a basic understanding of what makes up a chain is this; a chain has four basic parts, inner-links which are 2 plates that as spaced apart with rollers, and outer-links that hold together inner-links by sandwiching them between 2 plates that are held together with pressed-in pins. 1 set of inner and outer links mated by pin = 1 full link.<br />
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When a chain breaks, like in the above photo, the outer plates usually cracks or gives way where the pin is pressed in; which allows the outer plates to peel apart / chain to split.<br />
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<b>Link/Press-Pin Installation: </b>To install the traditional press-pin, you'll need to get the chain to a point where you have a pair of good outer-plates and a pair of good inner-plates that can be mated by inserting a press-pin. <br />
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<i>People</i> will argue to the end of time which system in better, and I myself have used both and see the potential in each system, but we can save that discussion for it's own post in the future.<br />
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<b>Side Notes: </b>No matter which "fix" you decide on, make sure that you are using the correct size for your application! Chains differ in size and based on number of gears and brand. So you must make sure that your "fix" is for SRAM, Shimano, Campy, Single-speed, 7,8,9,10 or even 11 speed compatible and everything in between!<br />
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<b>Quick-Link Installation NOTES:</b> Quick-links have oval looking holes which are really two holes side-by-side, the inner most hole is what the pin head initially fits through by aligning both sets of inner plates, one side of the power link from the back side of the chain, one side of the power link through the front side of the chain, bring together and connect the pins and plates on the inner most hole making sure the front and backside pins are through the plates. Now just pull the chain backwards to slide and set the pins in the holes furthest out. You should feel a "click."<br />
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So the goal is simple; get those bikes out of storage and start riding!<br />
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National Bike to School Day is May 8th.<br />
National Bike to Work Week is May 13-17.<br />
National Bike to Work Day, Friday, May 17.<br />
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But... Don't let these few announced days limit your riding! Consider taking the bike to the local store for that gallon of milk, to run visit a friend, run a small errand, etc!<br />
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Have kids that want to ride to school? Join them! <br />
Wondering what you can do as a family this weekend? Explore a park or battlefield via bike as a family. We promise, it'll be fun!<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457323010177718314.post-20685939767871365372013-04-29T07:44:00.000-04:002013-05-02T07:46:01.788-04:00James River Parks System's New Manager = Nathan Burrell<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">A huge and well-deserved congratulations to Nathan Burrell! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">After a nation-wide candidate search, Nathan J. Burrell, who has worked in the parks system full-time for approximately 10 years now, and has been Richmond's Trail Manager since around 2005, will be the City's new JRPS Manager.</span><br />
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Nathan will be now be moving from acting Interim-JRPS Mgr. to adopting the position permanently. A position that has been open since Ralph White retired from the department after more than 30 years back in Dec. 2012. </div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">A quote from Nathan Burrell, “I’m excited about this opportunity to help in making Richmond one of the most livable cities in the U.S. with my focus on the management and development of one of our greatest resources, the James River Park,” said Burrell. “I am especially committed to maintaining a balanced approach between adventure recreation and environmental stewardship, which is critical to the future of the park.”</span><br />
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