If you haven't been to Mellow Mushroom in Oxford and you are a cyclist, you are really missing out. Not only can you load up on carbs, including a great variety of liquid carbs, but I think you will also quickly get the idea that Cindy and Terry Phillis love cycling! They are very involved in cycling and even sponsor a great team. In return, we need to support them.
The 'Shroom is hosting a party the Friday night before the Sunny King Criterium and Cheaha Challenge. You will not want to miss it. Free pizza, anyone? Believe me, the pizza is awesome. You might even consider trying a few new brews. Find a new favorite. They have a great selection.
Not only will you have a great time, but it will be the perfect opportunity to show Cindy and Terry how much we appreciate what they are doing.
Saturday, February 25, 2012
LOTS OF CLIMBING OPTIONS IN ANNISTON
If you like to climb, you might want to check out Mr. Brian Toone's recent ride on Strava. The ride includes the following climbs:
Two - Category 2
Six - Category 3
Six - Category 4
Over 10,000 feet of climbing in 81 miles. Incredible.
You can check it out here - Crazy Climbing In Anniston.
Sign up for Strava, and see how you compare to Brian on some of these climbs. I am not sure I could complete this ride in my current condition, but it gives me something to work towards.
Strava is a great motivator. Enjoy!
Two - Category 2
Six - Category 3
Six - Category 4
Over 10,000 feet of climbing in 81 miles. Incredible.
You can check it out here - Crazy Climbing In Anniston.
Sign up for Strava, and see how you compare to Brian on some of these climbs. I am not sure I could complete this ride in my current condition, but it gives me something to work towards.
Strava is a great motivator. Enjoy!
Thursday, October 6, 2011
2012 CHEAHA CHALLENGE
THE 2012 VERSION OF THE CHEAHA CHALLENGE WILL TAKE PLACE ON APRIL 22, 2012. TIME TO START TRAINING.
STRAVA.COM
Check out Strava.com. This is a great website for cyclists and runners. If you have a favorite climb, set it up as a segment and it will automatically compare your time to your previous times and the times of others. It will also compare your times for segments that someone else set up.
You might ride 20 miles and hit 10 segments. If you want to improve your time, be sure you know where the segment begins and ends.
You will have to upload your data to the site from a gps unit like a Garmin, your iPhone, Android, etc.
When you have the best time for any segment, it will show you as the KOM. Really cool.
Check out Horseblock and the Cheaha from the HWY 78 side. Search "Cheaha" for all the climbs that are currently set up.
You might ride 20 miles and hit 10 segments. If you want to improve your time, be sure you know where the segment begins and ends.
You will have to upload your data to the site from a gps unit like a Garmin, your iPhone, Android, etc.
When you have the best time for any segment, it will show you as the KOM. Really cool.
Check out Horseblock and the Cheaha from the HWY 78 side. Search "Cheaha" for all the climbs that are currently set up.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
OUCH!
This is my car. That was my bicycle.
This is where my big chainring dug into some window trim on my car. It was the only damage to my car. The chainring had to be replaced, but my Quarq CinQo appears to be working fine.
I discovered that new forks cost more than I thought.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
CHEAHA ROUTE
Horseblock followed by Not Again and Oh Shift all in less than 10 miles... Not much time to recover. That is why they call it a challenge.
I am including a link to a Garmin file from username "cyclingsivells" for the 2010 Cheaha Challenge. It doesn't seem that bad when the profile map is only 1.5" tall by 5.0" inches wide. However, the climb to Cheaha on the way out and return create the illusion of upside down vampire teeth. And let me tell you, this ride will bite you in the butt! And speaking of back sides, after the second time up Cheaha, you still have to navigate Horseblock on the way back to Piedmont. I can't wait.
Here is the link to the Garmin file of the Cheaha Challenge. Enjoy!
I am including a link to a Garmin file from username "cyclingsivells" for the 2010 Cheaha Challenge. It doesn't seem that bad when the profile map is only 1.5" tall by 5.0" inches wide. However, the climb to Cheaha on the way out and return create the illusion of upside down vampire teeth. And let me tell you, this ride will bite you in the butt! And speaking of back sides, after the second time up Cheaha, you still have to navigate Horseblock on the way back to Piedmont. I can't wait.
Here is the link to the Garmin file of the Cheaha Challenge. Enjoy!
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
WOODY ALERT!!!
The Woody is this Saturday. Great ride. Registration form in previous post.
Click here for a link to someone's ride from last year.
I never was really good at math, but it looks like Bains Gap comes around mile 85 and is a real doozy. Based on my highly scientific calculations, you climb 682 feet over 2.45 miles (5.27%). You climb 526 feet in the last 1.35 miles (7.4%). I have heard it is much tougher than the numbers sound. However, 7.4% average for 1.35 miles sounds pretty tough. I have been told you will wish you had an easier gear.
Click here for a link to someone's ride from last year.
I never was really good at math, but it looks like Bains Gap comes around mile 85 and is a real doozy. Based on my highly scientific calculations, you climb 682 feet over 2.45 miles (5.27%). You climb 526 feet in the last 1.35 miles (7.4%). I have heard it is much tougher than the numbers sound. However, 7.4% average for 1.35 miles sounds pretty tough. I have been told you will wish you had an easier gear.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
FOOTHILLS CLASSIC ROAD RACE - APRIL 10, 2011
As an option to the Cheaha Challenge, the Foothills Classic Road Race will be held in Piedmont on the same day. The Cheaha Challenge mass start will be at 7:30AM. Start times for the Foothills Classic range from 9:00-10:05AM based on your category.
Online registration will be open until April 7, 2011. You can register inside the Classic on Noble restaurant at the Noble Street Festival/Sunny King Criterium on April 9, but there will be no registration the morning of the race. You can pick up your bib number on Saturday inside the Classic on Noble restaurant or on Sunday (race day) at the Piedmont Civic Center. If you wait until Sunday to pick up your bib number, be there at least 30 minutes prior to your start time.
Links below for:
Foothills website
Foothills Classic route - 65 miles out and back with some bumps
Foothills cue sheet
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
POWER METER
I have a new CinQo Quarq power meter to measure my power. Turns out, I don't have any.
I have identified a definite opportunity for improvement. Other than the normal easy miles, I have done a 50 mile ride and a few difficult interval workouts so far with the power meter. The phrase "eye opening" comes to mind.
It makes me wonder. How many average watts of power do I have to produce to propel my derriere up Horseblock at a speed that is sufficient to keep said derriere off the pavement?
I have identified a definite opportunity for improvement. Other than the normal easy miles, I have done a 50 mile ride and a few difficult interval workouts so far with the power meter. The phrase "eye opening" comes to mind.
It makes me wonder. How many average watts of power do I have to produce to propel my derriere up Horseblock at a speed that is sufficient to keep said derriere off the pavement?
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
WOODLAND-CALHOUN CENTURY CHALLENGE
The 2011 version of the Woodland-Calhoun Century Challenge will take place on March 26. The Anniston Parks and Recreation Department should have the registration forms in the mail by the end of January for those on their mailing list. I will post a copy of mine when I receive it. Anniston PARD does a great job with this ride. The ride is a couple of weeks before the Cheaha Challenge and will serve as a good warm-up.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
THE DATES - THEY ARE A CHANGIN'
NOBLE STREET FESTIVAL - APRIL 9, 2011
CHEAHA CHALLENGE - APRIL 10, 2011
We can't compete for hotel rooms with NASCAR. The Aaron's 499 (or something like that) has moved to the weekend we used last year. Maybe someday, they will have to move their date because of us!
CHEAHA CHALLENGE - APRIL 10, 2011
We can't compete for hotel rooms with NASCAR. The Aaron's 499 (or something like that) has moved to the weekend we used last year. Maybe someday, they will have to move their date because of us!
Monday, June 21, 2010
TIME TO RIDE
It is HOT outside. My advice - ride early and often. Do as I say, not as I do... Actually, I do ride early, it is the often part that gives me trouble. Early riding is the way to go. Just make sure you invest in good lights.
I did not ride Cheaha in 2010, but I am planning a big comeback in 2011 at the tender age of 43. If I set a new personal record, I plan to reward myself with a nice set of new wheels. I haven't told my wife about the wheels yet, so it is not a done deal. I guess I should lose that extra 10 pounds right now. Although, that would give me a lot of time to gain it back before the ride. Maybe I could wait a month or three.
I did not ride Cheaha in 2010, but I am planning a big comeback in 2011 at the tender age of 43. If I set a new personal record, I plan to reward myself with a nice set of new wheels. I haven't told my wife about the wheels yet, so it is not a done deal. I guess I should lose that extra 10 pounds right now. Although, that would give me a lot of time to gain it back before the ride. Maybe I could wait a month or three.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
PRO ROUTE FOR THE FOOTHILLS CLASSIC
The Pro Route for the Foothills Classic Road Race will be a little different than the main route. Their route will basically be out and back with a loop at the bottom. Follow this link: Pro Route for the Foothills Classic Road Race.
FOOTHILLS CLASSIC ROAD RACE
Here is the route for the Foothills Classic Road Race to be held on April 18 in connection with the Cheaha Challenge. I hope to ride and record with my Garmin. If I do, I will post the Garmin data.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
2010 WOODLAND CALHOUN CENTURY CHALLENGE
The registration form for the Woody is below. I also think you can see a map of the route on the following link: 2010 Woody Route. Don't hold me to the route. I am pretty sure this was the planned route for 2009. They postponed until September last year due to weather. The weather was also bad on the September date. I think they shortened the route. The word on the street is you should bring your granny gear for Bains Gap.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
KENNY AND THE BEER CANS OF DEATH
Is this guy for real? I have never heard of nitrogen filled tires. I don't recommend it.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
ROAD RACE ON SUNDAY, APRIL 18TH
OK, USAC (or whoever approves these things) said the race on Sunday can't be on the same course as the Cheaha Challenge Century. Stay tuned to the Cheaha Challenge website for the details of the course. From what I understand, the race will cover about 55 miles, with some nice little climbs, and end about a mile from the Piedmont Civic Center. Just ride over to the Civic Center on the Chief Ladiga Trail after the race for lunch.
ZOLTAN, KING OF THE INNER TUBE
Zoltan is one serious dude with a tube! Check out his video.
I know this has nothing to do with the Cheaha Challenge, but I think you will enjoy it.
I know this has nothing to do with the Cheaha Challenge, but I think you will enjoy it.
Monday, February 1, 2010
THE WOODY
Make plans to ride the Woodland Calhoun Century Challenge on Saturday, March 27th. The ride starts at 7:30AM and you can choose between different lengths up to 100 miles. Get there early to register. The support is great for this ride. Don't miss it!
Monday, January 18, 2010
2010 JERSEY
Go ahead and register now so you can reserve your jersey. If you ride Cheaha, you deserve the jersey!
Thursday, December 17, 2009
BRING YOUR ROLLER BLADES TO CHEAHA
Everyone will want to try this new way to descend mountains. If you do decide to try this, give me a call. I want to be there.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
MT CHEAHA 50K
Just in case riding Mt. Cheaha on a bike isn't challenging enough. Check out this blog on the Mt Cheaha 50k
Thursday, October 22, 2009
DATE CHANGE FOR CHEAHA CHALLENGE
The dates for the Cheaha Challenge and Sunny King Criterium are changing for 2010. The Sunny King Criterium will be on Saturday, April 17. The Cheaha Challenge will be on Sunday, April 18.
There is also a race planned for April 18. It will start in Piedmont before the Cheaha Challenge Century. From what I can gather, you will start with your category and race to the tower on the top of Mt. Cheaha. At the 4th rest stop, you will turn right and continue to the highest point in Alabama. From there, you can choose to complete the century, ride back to Piedmont, or ride to the bottom of Mt. Cheaha for a bus ride back to Piedmont.
There is also a race planned for April 18. It will start in Piedmont before the Cheaha Challenge Century. From what I can gather, you will start with your category and race to the tower on the top of Mt. Cheaha. At the 4th rest stop, you will turn right and continue to the highest point in Alabama. From there, you can choose to complete the century, ride back to Piedmont, or ride to the bottom of Mt. Cheaha for a bus ride back to Piedmont.
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