Upstate NY Uni race

OK -this isn't a big deal, but NYC is only 2 1/2 hours so I figured I
post this.

There's a cyclocross race in Colonie, NY (just west of Albany) Sunday
Oct 23. There's a one-lap uni race w/$5 entry fee at 2:30 PM.

http://www.nycross.com/coloniecross.html


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Hey cool! I promise not to win, but would be fun. I'm going to shoot for
it. Thanks for the heads up.

I'll look forward to seeing ya.


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Awesome!


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I noticed bikereg list the unicycle race as 'closed'. I sent a note Eric
there, but have not heard back. Is the unicycle race still on?

'BikeReg_link' (http://www.bikereg.com/races/register.asp?EventID=2637)


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I asked about this, and Eric said it's still on, just not "official"
anymore, whatever that means.

He said to bring other unicyclists, so I guess just come on up. BTW, I
bet he'll return your message pretty soon, as he seems like a good guy
that way.


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Hello Steveyo, Still on. This great news, I still have my sights on
making the race.


Do you think this is a Coker or or 24" Muni track? (I'm planning to
bring both).


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I've heard it's fairly technical, and it's only one lap, so it's short,
too. I'm going to ride my KH29, but I'll probably bring my Torker DX20
just to fool around on and let people try.

Oh yeah, note that the uni race time is now 1:15 PM and NOT 2:30PM!

Oh yeah, one more thing - I'd be totally up for a couple extra laps
after the actual race!


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Since it is cyclocross i asume it's more of a coker/29er track..
http://www.thorusa.com/cyclocross.jpg - they sure are fast..


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Next weekend is the race!

What does 'fairly technical' mean? Hills, tight turns, and obstacles?

Only description I've seen is: 'Roughly 2 mile loop with mix of trail,
pavement, grass, one set of man-made barriers, and a wide grassy
finish.' What kind of barriers?

I'm still waffling which uni:

1) Nimbus 24 Muni would be good for hills, grass and dirt. Two miles
would be a long way to try to go fast on a 24". 150mm cranks. I'd be
slow but this is my best bet to ride over most of the terrain.

2) 28" Sun with 150mm cranks. This is good for speed and light weight.
Has possibilities, but haven't been riding it off the street much.

3) Coker, good on pavement, dirt and grass, but anything technical will
throw me. I'd have a hard time mounting on rough ground under
pressure.

Now my thoughts are to bring the 28" Sun and 24" Muni.

Steveyo, The KH29 sounds perfect.


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Chrashing wrote:
Next weekend is the race!

What does 'fairly technical' mean? Hills, tight turns, and obstacles?

Only description I've seen is: 'Roughly 2 mile loop with mix of trail,
pavement, grass, one set of man-made barriers, and a wide grassy
finish.' What kind of barriers?

I'm still waffling which uni:

1) Nimbus 24 Muni would be good for hills, grass and dirt. Two miles
would be a long way to try to go fast on a 24". 150mm cranks. I'd be
slow but this is my best bet to ride over most of the terrain.

2) 28" Sun with 150mm cranks. This is good for speed and light weight.
Has possibilities, but haven't been riding it off the street much.

3) Coker, good on pavement, dirt and grass, but anything technical will
throw me. I'd have a hard time mounting on rough ground under
pressure.

Now my thoughts are to bring the 28" Sun and 24" Muni.

Steveyo, The KH29 sounds perfect.



I've never seen the course, but I'd lean toward a fatter tire, eg your
Muni, as it could be muddy.


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