Minuteman Road Club

This is the one all you non-climbers have been waiting for, the Oak Hill downhill TT. Start at the Pinnacle intersection, flat and maybe slightly uphill for almost a mile, then gradually downhill for 2 miles. Winner should be able to do over 30pmh. Prizes will be awarded. Here's the segment:

https://www.strava.com/segments/25586111?filter=overall

No TT bikes/bars, and no drafting. Anything else is good to go. I'll make an initial run tomorrow to set the pace.

6:06

https://www.strava.com/activities/4026217491

Solid effort by Boos today. What about everyone else? I’m slow now so should be an easy win. Did I mention the prizes?

Thanks Jeremy. 6:37 Still have some work to do.
https://strava.app.link/ONUwDIb8O9

eboos wrote: ↑Wed Sep 16, 2020 5:20 am Thanks Jeremy. 6:37 Still have some work to do.
https://strava.app.link/ONUwDIb8O9

We both do. I guess you just need to tow me around the last green valley some more.

I will give it a shot sometime soon, although downhill is not exactly my strength...

jraguin wrote: ↑Wed Sep 16, 2020 1:28 pm although downhill is not exactly my strength...

That's exactly why you should do it...

6:08

6:18
It was fun, ill try it again.
You really need a 53 on that downhill. I had my compact 50 on there and was spinning out.

oscarp wrote: ↑Thu Sep 17, 2020 2:18 pm 6:18
It was fun, ill try it again.
You really need a 53 on that downhill. I had my compact 50 on there and was spinning out.

I was thinking that could be a factor. Need a SRAM 55/10

pace21 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 18, 2020 8:47 am

oscarp wrote: ↑Thu Sep 17, 2020 2:18 pm 6:18
It was fun, ill try it again.
You really need a 53 on that downhill. I had my compact 50 on there and was spinning out.

I was thinking that could be a factor. Need a SRAM 55/10

Although my attempt was not great, 53/11 is more than enough. 52/11 is probably fine. The hill is not steep enough for long enough to max out 53/11.

At 90 rpm you will see a 2 mph difference between 50/11 and 53/11.

6:13. I’m improving. If I don’t get this I’ll be the local legend of OHDHTT.

6:45

https://www.strava.com/activities/41193 ... 8728497288

There was one spot where I was spinning 53x11 at 95 RPM so maybe could have made use of some higher gear at least briefly.

Jacob wrote: ↑Sun Sep 27, 2020 12:23 pm 6:45

https://www.strava.com/activities/41193 ... 8728497288

There was one spot where I was spinning 53x11 at 95 RPM so maybe could have made use of some higher gear at least briefly.

You guys are missing the secret to this challenge. But I'm not going to spoil it...

JeremyC wrote: ↑Mon Sep 28, 2020 9:13 am

Jacob wrote: ↑Sun Sep 27, 2020 12:23 pm 6:45

https://www.strava.com/activities/41193 ... 8728497288

There was one spot where I was spinning 53x11 at 95 RPM so maybe could have made use of some higher gear at least briefly.

You guys are missing the secret to this challenge. But I'm not going to spoil it...

Excessive weight advantage

Tied with the prez.... 6:06

JeremyC wrote: ↑Mon Sep 28, 2020 9:13 am

Jacob wrote: ↑Sun Sep 27, 2020 12:23 pm 6:45

https://www.strava.com/activities/41193 ... 8728497288

There was one spot where I was spinning 53x11 at 95 RPM so maybe could have made use of some higher gear at least briefly.

You guys are missing the secret to this challenge. But I'm not going to spoil it...

Shoe covers?

I had them with me too but I didn’t wear them. So close to glory....

6:04 - That was my last try. Its seemed a lot faster but only gained 2 secs

https://www.strava.com/activities/4137412206

Should have gone yesterday. #winddoping

It is the shoe covers. I told you.

Live and learn

Shoe covers balance out the hairy legs

6:22 today in the wind and after having to restart due to taking a wrong turn. Getting there.

https://www.strava.com/activities/4160195964