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New Riders!
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Maggie C Nov 14.

Century / Brevet / Gran Fondo riding

Started Sep 29

Recreational Rider Organization
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Joe Kallo May 6.

 

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Posting for new member Tim H. Best offer. Free buildup labor for UCVC members. http://archive.giant-bicycles.com/us/030.000.000/030.000.006.asp?year=2005&model=11163 Full carbon frame and fork, size large. Ridden and raced heavily for two seaso...
November 11
Otto Hansen, Andrew and John Hebda are attending J's event
October 29, 2009 from 6pm to 7:30pm
(yes, I know cycling is misspelled in the page title. long story, but it needs to stay.) http://taticycles.com/p/335 Autumn/Winter Cycling Class * Thursday, October 29, 6pm. RSVP to classes@taticycles.com In this 75 minute course, you will lea...
October 29
Andrew is attending J's event
Friday Morning Ride at Istria Cafe
October 30, 2009 from 7am to 9am
Meet at Istria on 57th. Social pace north to Northerly Island with laps. Faster riders will split from group upon reaching the path. Return to Hyde Park and UCVC sponsor Z&H Marketcafe on 47th for coffee.
October 28
David Capretto is attending J's event
Cyclocross Practice at Istria Cafe
October 31, 2009 from 7am to 8:30am
Newcomers are welcome! Meet at Istria Cafe on 57th. Cyclocross practice takes place at nearby Jackson Park. 20 min warmup & barrier practice, 40 min drills & scrimmage.
October 26
David Capretto might attend J's event
Noon Group Ride at Main quads
October 28, 2009 from 12pm to 1pm
Departing from the main quad. Is there anything more refreshing that a midday jaunt up and down the lakeshore path? The pace will be determined by those who show up -- but you're welcome to ride at your own pace.
October 26
David Capretto is attending J's event
Cyclocross Practice at Istria Cafe
October 28, 2009 from 7am to 8:30am
Newcomers are welcome! Meet at Istria Cafe on 57th. Cyclocross practice takes place at nearby Jackson Park. 20 min warmup & barrier practice, 40 min drills & scrimmage.
October 26
David Capretto and philous are attending J's event
October 29, 2009 from 6pm to 7:30pm
(yes, I know cycling is misspelled in the page title. long story, but it needs to stay.) http://taticycles.com/p/335 Autumn/Winter Cycling Class * Thursday, October 29, 6pm. RSVP to classes@taticycles.com In this 75 minute course, you will lea...
October 26
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New Riders!
I wanted to start a thread for new riders. We've had good participation thus far on the Mon/Fri rides, with newcomers Theo, Alan, Andrew, Themis, Phil, Hannah, and David all making it out with some regularity. But there are many more of you out th...
October 26

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(ONLY FOR STUDENTS) Will you participate in the road collegiate season in 2010 (February-April)?
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What kind of riding are you interested in?
competitive, recreational

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2005 Giant TCR C3 Frameset for sale

Posting for new member Tim H.

Best offer. Free buildup labor for UCVC members.

http://archive.giant-bicycles.com/us/030.000.000/030.000.006.asp?year=2005&model=11163

Full carbon frame and fork, size large. Ridden and raced heavily for two seasons by a then Cat4/5, now Cat3 cyclist. Some cosmetic, but no physical damage. According to Giant, these frames are ideal for riders between 5'11… Continue

Posted on November 11, 2009 at 3:36pm —

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Park Tools, Carbon bars, and a Fixie for sale

Park HXS-2 Professional Hex Wrench Set, $20
MSRP $30. Never used. Special ordered for a customer, but it was the wrong set. 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10mm.
http://www.bicycling.com/gear/detail/0,7989,s1-21-140-2427-0,00.html

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Posted on October 15, 2009 at 2:00pm —

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Autumn Cycling Is Here



Despite the falling mercury, there is a silver lining to autumn cycling in Chicago. The lakeshore path is suddenly empty and safe thanks to a mass exodus of casual cyclists. It's cool enough to wear wool every day. Cyclocross season is upon us. And most importantly, the cycling population of Hyde Park has dou… Continue

Posted on October 5, 2009 at 9:30am —

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Jackson Park Cyclocross Race Impressions

It's always weird to see tents all over our home course.



At 406 racers, this was the largest cyclocross race in Chicago's history.

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Posted on September 21, 2009 at 1:30pm — 1 Comment

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Fixed Fridays #1 Report

It was an inauspicious start, but at least we had miniature cupcakes.


Joel easily won the foot down contest, as expected.




One of the neighborhood Bentleys almost

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Posted on September 4, 2009 at 6:59pm — 1 Comment

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At 4:57pm on December 21, 2008, Rory Murphy said…
great timing, I suppose.
At 1:20pm on November 19, 2008, Dan Houle said…
Thanks for organizing the classes, I think they will be great. People better show up!
At 11:37am on October 28, 2008, Stitches said…
I think you should race collegiates. I may be TAing a class in the winter, so you should enroll in it.
At 8:18am on October 28, 2008, Stitches said…
Last name TATI? Racing Collegiates? What class are you enrolling in?
 
 

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