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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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Response to the last post

December 14, 2009
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I’d like to talk a bit about how we watch for each other at team rides. At one point Brad and John got separated by the group on Greenbrier headed toward N Lick Creek. Fortunately it was due to some miscommunication, and not a mechanical or anything like that. So, I’m asking everyone on the team to avoid passively going along for the ride, and maintaining awareness and practicing communication so that we either arrive together or if we arrive separately, it is planned that way.

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Benefits of a Proper Bike Fit

November 2, 2009
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Jay Spiegel’s call-to-arms regarding bike fitting. If you are serious about racing or riding to your full potential, read this and make an appointment at your shop. “Before… I experienced some back and shoulder pain…riding long was no fun. Riding fast was unheard of. After my fit, I was instantly more comfortable, and faster.”

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2010 Team Kit

November 2, 2009
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This is the final design for our 2010 Harpeth Bicycles Racing Team kit supplied by Louis Garneau.
It’s a great looking design, very classic.

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Exciting Times

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The Harpeth Bicycles Racing Team is slowly coming together for the 2010 season. We currently have 20+ members on the racing team, and several members who are joining the D-Squad.

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