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2010 Snake Creek Gap TT #2 race report

February 12, 2010
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Harpeth Racing team members Jonathan Woody and Nathan Taylor tackled one of the toughest races in the Southeast last weekend in Dalton, GA. The trail was muddy and rocky, but both racers were motivated and ready. Cramps, muddy drivetrains, wet feet, and cold weren’t enough to stop them from crossing the finish line. The Snake Creek Gap Time Trial series is held annually in Georgia on three weekends in January, February, and March.

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When does a ride become epic?

January 29, 2010
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Some rides are ill-fated from the start. These are the ones where you left one shoe cover at home, or found a bulge in your tire from a torn casing, or your water bottles leak Perpetuem all over your frame as you drive to the shop. Sometimes you feel like hanging it up before you even turn a pedal. Other rides start out great and then surprise you with circumstances that challenge your willingness to suffer.

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Todd’s NGAR 2010 “Toughest Race in Georgia” Race Report

January 26, 2010
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Harpeth Racing’s own Todd Essig braved the cold and rain to race the 2010 edition of the North Georgia Adventure Race. Running for 30 continuous hours, race participants paddled, ran, and pedaled mountain bikes through the Chattahoochee National Forest in North Georgia. Todd submitted this race report after successfully completing the event on January 16-17th, 2010.

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Saturday 12/12/2009 route

December 14, 2009

12/12/2009 Team RouteFind more Bike Rides in Franklin, Tennessee
Really nice “make it up as you go” route led by Brad. Start and end at the shop. 67 miles in total.

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Kit Pickup Day and Team Ride

December 12, 2009
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The team kits came in late last week from Louis Garneau, so we arranged for pick up on Saturday followed by a long endurance ride. Our group was 17 strong. It was mostly guys from the team, but we also had some strength from Team Belladium, the newly formed women’s cycling team.

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