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  1. JDurk

    Why do people have coaches for years on end?

    Same for me, except I really don't follow any training advise from podcasts. My base miles over the winter is loosely following The Time Crunched Cyclist plan from Chris Carmichael while continuing with a fitness plan I've been following since Jan '22. Racing since 2008 and I've never hired a...
  2. JDurk

    WTB: Bolt-on rear wheel

    Thanks for that suggestion. Hard to justify purchasing any new parts for this bike.
  3. JDurk

    Trail Maintenance Best Practices (Do This)

    A collection off trail took me down in the local town park a few weeks ago. Last night at Belmont, it was hard to maintain traction on a climb in a section that requires momentum to clean the last section. And today during my lunch walk, almost rolled my ankle. Had 3 sweet gum trees in my...
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    Trail Maintenance Best Practices (Do This)

    And we're also at the point where sweet gum balls on the trail are dangerous.
  5. JDurk

    WTB: Bolt-on rear wheel

    Looking for a rear wheel for my '09 GT Peace 9r. The stock hub has like 9 P.O.E., so looking for something with better engagement. Needs to have the following features. - 135mm - 6-bolt disc - HG compatible freehub, 9sp or SS specific - Bolt on axle, not QR. Bike has track ends and I use...
  6. JDurk

    Car-spotting thread

    1st page when looking at FB Marketplace this morning. Same place that posted that funky Ford I posted a few weeks ago. https://www.facebook.com/share/1CZovjFUyU/
  7. JDurk

    Tell me where you rode today...

    From last night, after the "not a race". Big turnout.
  8. JDurk

    2026 XC MTB Season Discussion Thread (Schedule in 1st Post)

    Unfortunately, with it not being part of MASS this year, the weather forecast and LLW gravel ride the same day, probably all contributing to low registrations.
  9. JDurk

    2026 XC MTB Season Discussion Thread (Schedule in 1st Post)

    I've already talked myself out of going. Saving it for back to back weekends of Iron Hill and French Creek. Good luck and have fun.
  10. JDurk

    Car-spotting thread

    @Mountain Bike Mike has something very similar to that
  11. JDurk

    Ringwood Rumble CANCELED!

    Yes, MASS was using Expert, Sport and Beginner before switching the Cat 1, 2, & 3
  12. JDurk

    Ringwood Rumble CANCELED!

    I see @Steve Vai in 4th behind Kerry Werner, Jr and @jdog on the Clydesdale podium in the results.
  13. JDurk

    Ringwood Rumble CANCELED!

    Correct. I started racing in the MASS series in 2008 and it was called the Bike Line Race at Fair Hill. Always was the biggest race. The Bike Line team was huge with like 90 team members. After a few years, the MASS series changed the scoring template to allow other teams to be competitive...
  14. JDurk

    What beer are you drinking RIGHT NOW?

    Post podium beer at MASS Fair Hill Spring Fever XC and Endurance. 3rd place Endurance SS
  15. JDurk

    Tell me where you rode today...

    Yep, Lance was there helping out with getting waivers signed and riding. It's good to see him doing better.
  16. JDurk

    Tell me where you rode today...

    I overheard a rider saying he hadn't been for about 15 years. Probably close to 80 ppl there last night. You have a chance to make it every Thursday until 8/27.
  17. JDurk

    Things that make you frown :(

    Budget money - use it or lose it
  18. JDurk

    Tell me where you rode today...

    Season 36, 1st "not a race" last night on the '10 GT Peace 9r.
  19. JDurk

    Tell me where you rode today...

    Spring XC at Fair Hill course recon?
  20. JDurk

    Ride tomorrow 4/16???

    Kill your legs ahead of the race, please and thank you.
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