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  1. DesertNomad
    Loan one to Seth B for the weekend.
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    Tires: ikons for the win. Austin Walker won the flat-bar 200k on Ikons last year. Navigation: the organizer sets up a route in Ride with GPS which will give you cues on your phone. Else the course is marked (unless some numbskull sabotages it).
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    No laps on the Breaker - it's just one big grind regardless of distance. I think the 200km covered 3-4 counties and we ended up way south of i-10 at one point.
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    I rode the 200km last year. It was a very tough ride. By mile 75 I was questioning my own sanity. The 100km option seems the perfect distance to keep things enjoyable but still a challenge.
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    my clif-notes on what i've done to ride long distance: Nutrition: When all else has failed, I go to the 4:1 carb:protein ratio along with electrolytes and 20-24 oz of water per hour. How much carbs:protein depends on body weight and caloric burn per hour I need to recover. I currently use one scoop of Accelerade per 24 ounces of water for this and supplement that with Hammer Nutrition Endurance Amino and Endurolytes. I have also used Infinit GoFar as well as an Infinit custom blend but it's expensive. Accelerade gives me 90% of what Infinit does for much less expense. I can ride zone 2/3 for 8-12 or more hours this way without cramping, gi, or other issues. I might throw caffeine via some pre-workout into the mix on the last 30 minutes of a marathon ride if I need a kick. I try to avoid solids when on the bike if at all possible. Conditioning: it's down and dirty and should be dialed in over time based on where a rider is and does not include tapering or building, but adhering to a basic 80/20 ratio on zone 2/3 base-miles versus zone 3/4 intervals and only one or two very short visits per week to zone 5 is a good strategy. Regardless of how many miles you can put in a week this is a winning ratio. If for example you can find the time for 100 miles a week, that's 80 miles of solid pedalling at a sustainable, nearly continuous cadence on trail and/or road spread out over several days with one or two days of 20 miles total mixing in structured intervals and sustained effort climbs of various intensities. If you are riding 6 days a week across those 100 miles, your interval days should be one dedicated day, and one or two days blended in with base miles. Always take one day off a week, preferably after a big endurance ride. Get a heart rate meter, figure out your heart rate zones, and make the most of training by chasing heart rates. Screw wattage, FTP, power-to-weight, what bike your riding - doesn't matter. Train your cardio, work on your form, climb your hills, and the rest will follow. When you get to the point where you are not getting faster or riding longer, talk to a coach for further guidance. Recovery is also key and must begin no later than 30 minutes of completing your ride. It can be as simple as downing a pint of chocolate milk, but I drink a 20 oz mix of ice water and Ultragen from First Endurance.
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    Yes, yes it is.
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    I'll try to get out there but at the moment my fox factory fork and shock are both in for warranty repair. I wonder how my gravel bike would fare in cedar breaks...
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    B/C/G/B Death March 2018. December 29th 8am-ish and all day. 50+ miles and 4000+' feet. details will follow when we get closer to the event. Mark it down. It will be a properly hard ride. Limited number of riders, but there will be a first come, first serve sign up probably after the 2018 DragonSlayer is off my plate.
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    Even one lap of LGT in the summer can be taxing because of the heat but it's doable as is 2 laps. Either your fitness is there or it isn't, but one thing you can control immediately is your hydration and nutrition for your ride. TAKE MORE WATER THAN YOU THINK YOU NEED! I rode a conservative 3:30:00 lap last week to get a feel for that pace and went through almost 90 oz before Tejas where I refilled. I would recommend taking a 100 oz camelbak with an additional 20-24 oz frozen water bottle in it as a bail-out. Still plan on refilling at Tejas at least to the point you have 50-60 oz total in case something goes amiss before you get back to Russell. It's better to finish with some extra water than ride the last several miles dehydrating yourself - your body will recover much faster after the ride. Don't forget food: you need to be taking in 300 calories an hour or there-abouts. Also - electrolytes. I use Hammer Nutrition Endurolyte Extremes, but whatever works for you, make sure you bring enough for four hours. In the summer heat, when there is no cloud cover, there are several spots along the Dragon where it feels like you are riding through a hair-dryer. Enjoy! Median temps historically for mid November are pretty mild so the event itself will likely just require dealing with the mileage/time and possessing mental/physical/emotional fortitude to complete without the added burden of too hot or too cold.
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    Come out for a single lap of the Dragon at endurance pace of around 8mph average. Wheels down from Russel Park at 8am.
  11. DesertNomad
    Come out for a single lap of the Dragon at endurance pace of around 8mph average. Wheels down from Russel Park at 8am.
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    The 2018 Dragon Slayer “It’s the Texas version of Leadville, only harder” A grassroots ultra-endurance trail ride Brought to you by EnduraRace LLC USA Cycling permit # 2018-1939 “It’s the Texas version of Leadville, only harder”. The folks at EnduraRace are up to their usual tricks again and bringing back another soul crushing ultra-marathon trail ride at the IMBA Epic Goodwater. Apart from looking somewhat like a dragon on the map, Goodwater is a bike and body destroying loop of relentless rock-gardens amid technical climbs and descents. One lap alone is punishing. The challenge is to ride three. Each 27mile lap climbs more than 1500’ and few of the climbs are easy. The Dragon is a dangerous trail that is best suited for an intermediate to advanced rider. It is not beginner friendly. The 27-mile-long IMBA Epic Goodwater loop of Lake Georgetown leaving from Russell Park located at 2101 CR 262, Georgetown, TX 78633. Park between the dam and the ranger station outside the park gates. Camping is available at several sites around Lake Georgetown, but the sites at Russell Park are the ones within a short riding distance to the event. http://www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/georgetown/Recreation/Camping/ SCHEDULE: May 4th 6pm: 2018 Registration Opens online at www.USACycling.org Guided pre-ride laps 8am-noon on May 19th, May 26th, November 3rd, November 10th same location, weather allowing November 16th, 2018 Online Registration closes at midnight. NO ONSITE REGISTRATION November 18th 2018 Dragon Slayer (event schedule below) · 6:00 am to 10:45 am Check-in and packet pick-up at finish-line · 7:00 am mass start for all distances. Mandatory start time for triple lap riders o Triple lap riders must start second lap by 11:30 am o Triple lap riders must start third lap by 4pm · 9:00 am mass start for double or single lap riders (mandatory for double lap riders) o Double lap riders must start second lap by 1:30 pm · 11:00 am mass start for single lap riders only · 5:30 pm Sundown. Riders starting second or third lap after 1:30 pm must have trail lights installed before being allowed to proceed. Fee: $20. Register online at USA Cycling for the Dragon Slayer The Rules: · In order to be eligible for swag, trophies, and titles, a rider must meet certain timing goals as below: o Single lap riders must finish in 4:30:00 hours o Double lap riders must finish in 9:00:00 hours o Triple lap riders must finish in 13:30:00 hours · Timing begins when a rider starts their first lap. · Riders must wear a helmet when riding a bike. · Riders starting any lap after 1:30pm must have trail lights installed that will last for four hours or longer. · All participants whether spectator, volunteer, or rider will abide by the rules and regulations of USAC and also the USACE Lake Georgetown parkland. · Riders will yield to other trail users. The trail will be open to the public. The route will be marked. · This event is 100% self-supported. · Riders are on their own for crashes, injuries, bail-outs, mechanical failures, etc. so plan accordingly. The Good Stuff: · There will be chances to win prizes for laps completed within the timing goals. The prizes will be awarded immediately. · Finish two or three laps to earn a coveted rock trophy. Finish three laps for the title of Dragon Slayer. · Anyone who finishes the three laps on a Single-speed is a lunatic but their names will live forever in the annals of mountain-bike legend. · We are in the process of putting together two commemorative jerseys as an additional purchase. One design will be available to anyone. The other design will only be available to riders who finished a triple lap in under 13:30:00 hours.
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    Probably not, but it will all be in Chinese.
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    $2.35
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    DragonSlayer 2018 - by EnduraRace (formerly ATX100K) The time to sign up is now. We are on track to sell out of spots well before November 18th 2018. Just like last year, there will be tons of raffle swag for completed laps from the following sponsors: Texas Cycle Werks, The Peddler, Georgetown Cyclewerks, Salsa Bikes, Teravail Tires, Absolute Black, TOGS, Chann Mcrae Coaching, Fasthouse, Hammer Nutrition, Orange Seal, Integrative Sports Massage, Lezyne, and the Donut Taco Palace I
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