SLICK 50 CYCLOSPORTIVE-Saturday, 17 March, 2012
Posted March 14, 2012 @ 8:13pm
Back for the 97th running this Saturday, 17 March, it's the Spring ClASSic, the Slick 50! Once again we will be rolling out on a nice 50 +/- ride of dirty proportions. The ride will begin from http://oneononebike.com meeting at 10:00 am for coffee/maps/tubes, and depart between 10:30 - 10:45. We will be heading southwest on the LRT limestone trail towards Chaska, then meander some nice backroads thru Victoria, Chanhassen, Shorewood, Excelsior, and back into town on the Minnetonka LRT trail, ending at the Pizza Luce in Hopkins, right on the trail. Expect a 3+ hour ride. Remember, this is not a race, but it's not a pub-crawl neither. Average speed will be between 13-17 mph. While technically a "no-drop" ride," please be prepared for any and all conditions. Bring any tools you might need, a spare tube/pump, and food/water to sustain. Fenders are highly encouraged. There will be mud. Please note that there is no rest stop/midway lunch stop. As mentioned...
There's a lot of great new products becoming available this season, and I'm here to tell you about some of them. Local Mpls (+ NYC) apparel company Search and State have hit the ground running with some sweet jerseys and jackets. Made in the USA in New York's famed garment district, these pieces are designed for the discerning rider who wants performance, quality, and doesn't necessarily want to flaunt the sometimes garish logos and/or designs that advertise, "hey, look at me! I'm a serious cyclist!" Look for a more in-depth review after we get some riding time in wearing these understated, but well-made items.