http://www.lickingcountybicycleclub.com/LCBCForum/ Fri, 10 Sep 2010 20:04:35 +0000 MyBB http://www.lickingcountybicycleclub.com/LCBCForum/showthread.php?tid=166 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:09:22 -0400 Tim H http://www.lickingcountybicycleclub.com/LCBCForum/showthread.php?tid=166 I have been lurking around this site as often as i can.

I ride just about all road,trails an even some dirt.

On weekend i'm almost always up for a ride but i am a slow rider.]]> I have been lurking around this site as often as i can.

I ride just about all road,trails an even some dirt.

On weekend i'm almost always up for a ride but i am a slow rider.]]> http://www.lickingcountybicycleclub.com/LCBCForum/showthread.php?tid=165 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:25:05 -0400 HiViz http://www.lickingcountybicycleclub.com/LCBCForum/showthread.php?tid=165
Everyone make sure and have a working taillight for the rest of these evening rides.

http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-sta...3779735762

If the bridge on the bike path is completely out we'll have to route a little differently on the way back.

Is there anywhere we can access the bike path between Granville Rd. and 16??? If we have to take Granville Rd. to the bike path at Hull St. it shouldn't really be a problem, but obviously it would be better if we could avoid that.]]>
Everyone make sure and have a working taillight for the rest of these evening rides.

http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-sta...3779735762

If the bridge on the bike path is completely out we'll have to route a little differently on the way back.

Is there anywhere we can access the bike path between Granville Rd. and 16??? If we have to take Granville Rd. to the bike path at Hull St. it shouldn't really be a problem, but obviously it would be better if we could avoid that.]]> http://www.lickingcountybicycleclub.com/LCBCForum/showthread.php?tid=164 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:26:41 -0400 debbieb http://www.lickingcountybicycleclub.com/LCBCForum/showthread.php?tid=164 http://www.lickingcountybicycleclub.com/LCBCForum/showthread.php?tid=163 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:51:36 -0400 treefarmer http://www.lickingcountybicycleclub.com/LCBCForum/showthread.php?tid=163 http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-sta...8515664656
Great Fall forecast for Sunday. Going for about fifty miles with the above route starting from the Thornville Community Park at 9:15.
Food and drinks available at Rushville. Good scenery comes with the hills!]]> http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-sta...8515664656
Great Fall forecast for Sunday. Going for about fifty miles with the above route starting from the Thornville Community Park at 9:15.
Food and drinks available at Rushville. Good scenery comes with the hills!]]> http://www.lickingcountybicycleclub.com/LCBCForum/showthread.php?tid=162 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:03:20 -0400 treefarmer http://www.lickingcountybicycleclub.com/LCBCForum/showthread.php?tid=162 http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-sta...1673348350
This is the route for Weds. Sept. 1st. Meet at the Y, east parking lot, and ready to roll at 5:30.]]> http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-sta...1673348350
This is the route for Weds. Sept. 1st. Meet at the Y, east parking lot, and ready to roll at 5:30.]]> http://www.lickingcountybicycleclub.com/LCBCForum/showthread.php?tid=160 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:29:58 -0400 treefarmer http://www.lickingcountybicycleclub.com/LCBCForum/showthread.php?tid=160 http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-sta...4520855425 so I can get home around noon. Plenty of shortcuts from this route after breakfast at Hanover for those interested.
See you at the Y at 8:00.]]> http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-sta...4520855425 so I can get home around noon. Plenty of shortcuts from this route after breakfast at Hanover for those interested.
See you at the Y at 8:00.]]> http://www.lickingcountybicycleclub.com/LCBCForum/showthread.php?tid=159 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:48:44 -0400 treefarmer http://www.lickingcountybicycleclub.com/LCBCForum/showthread.php?tid=159 http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-sta...3655146110
New route folks. Notice on the route the straight line from Hopewell Drive to Union St. - we will get to Union from Hopewell by passing through the parking lot of the ArvinMeritor plant. That will keep us off Rt. 79. See you at the Y on the east side at 6:00.]]> http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-sta...3655146110
New route folks. Notice on the route the straight line from Hopewell Drive to Union St. - we will get to Union from Hopewell by passing through the parking lot of the ArvinMeritor plant. That will keep us off Rt. 79. See you at the Y on the east side at 6:00.]]> http://www.lickingcountybicycleclub.com/LCBCForum/showthread.php?tid=158 Sun, 15 Aug 2010 21:18:13 -0400 treefarmer http://www.lickingcountybicycleclub.com/LCBCForum/showthread.php?tid=158 East parking lot at the Y and ready to head out at 6:00.
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-sta...1663713829]]> East parking lot at the Y and ready to head out at 6:00.
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-sta...1663713829]]> http://www.lickingcountybicycleclub.com/LCBCForum/showthread.php?tid=157 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 06:43:45 -0400 treefarmer http://www.lickingcountybicycleclub.com/LCBCForum/showthread.php?tid=157 http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-sta...3964466727 at 10:00am. Expect brilliant fall colors as we wind through Germany Valley. After the warm-up begin an 11.8 mile climb to Spruce Knob. The first four are the toughest with an average eight percent grade. Once you summit begin a long downhill on pavement so fresh it has yet to cool.
This is an unsupported ride so please be prepared. The weather changes can be drastic at the summit. Last year we experienced a fifteen degree drop from bottom to top and were enveloped in clouds/drizzle at the summit. Stuff those pockets with suitable gear. Food and water are also limited but will update this thread with specifics when results are back from a pre-ride report.
Given the elevation gain and limited daylight at this time of year this sixty-eight mile ride is a challenge. Be prepared and you will be rewarded with incredible scenery.

The list below are sites to explore to help with planning your stay. Any questions can be directed my way via email.


http://cheatriverlodge.com/index.html Great food but I would pass on the accommodations.

http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/mnf/sp/srdc.html Search this site for Spruce Knob/Seneca Rocks Recreation Area

http://www.canaanresort.com/ Good place to stay along with many food options. Lot of activities in the area; hiking, golf, ect.

http://www.blackwaterfalls.com/ Further north near Davis, WV. Lodging and food options.

http://canaanvalley.org/Dining_Davis_WV.html Muttley's and Sirianni's are good food choices in Davis.

http://elkinswv.com/index.php?option=com...7&Itemid=3 More lodging options in Elkins.

http://canaanrealty.com/ Home rentals can be a great way to go and this area offers private access to Dolly Sods Wilderness Area. Don't leave without taking in the view of the valley from the very top.]]> http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-sta...3964466727 at 10:00am. Expect brilliant fall colors as we wind through Germany Valley. After the warm-up begin an 11.8 mile climb to Spruce Knob. The first four are the toughest with an average eight percent grade. Once you summit begin a long downhill on pavement so fresh it has yet to cool.
This is an unsupported ride so please be prepared. The weather changes can be drastic at the summit. Last year we experienced a fifteen degree drop from bottom to top and were enveloped in clouds/drizzle at the summit. Stuff those pockets with suitable gear. Food and water are also limited but will update this thread with specifics when results are back from a pre-ride report.
Given the elevation gain and limited daylight at this time of year this sixty-eight mile ride is a challenge. Be prepared and you will be rewarded with incredible scenery.

The list below are sites to explore to help with planning your stay. Any questions can be directed my way via email.


http://cheatriverlodge.com/index.html Great food but I would pass on the accommodations.

http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/mnf/sp/srdc.html Search this site for Spruce Knob/Seneca Rocks Recreation Area

http://www.canaanresort.com/ Good place to stay along with many food options. Lot of activities in the area; hiking, golf, ect.

http://www.blackwaterfalls.com/ Further north near Davis, WV. Lodging and food options.

http://canaanvalley.org/Dining_Davis_WV.html Muttley's and Sirianni's are good food choices in Davis.

http://elkinswv.com/index.php?option=com...7&Itemid=3 More lodging options in Elkins.

http://canaanrealty.com/ Home rentals can be a great way to go and this area offers private access to Dolly Sods Wilderness Area. Don't leave without taking in the view of the valley from the very top.]]> http://www.lickingcountybicycleclub.com/LCBCForum/showthread.php?tid=156 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 07:44:49 -0400 treefarmer http://www.lickingcountybicycleclub.com/LCBCForum/showthread.php?tid=156 Four of us rode Holly River State Park on Sat. and five did the South Haddix trail near Montrose on Sunday. Did a little climbing to start Sat. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4_S4rZ5Tn4 .
Here is a group pic of Les, Mike, Kaye, Kelly, and a trail pup that answers to 'Brown Butt'.
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This is a hikers' cabin that probably served as 'home' at some time past and will be graced with a frame.
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Not a sound but the birds in the trees at this lunch site.
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And what better way to top off a ride but with a dip in a cool mountain stream?
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The video is of Shupe's Chute. I probably missed the best shot by ignoring the water slicing through the rock but you will hear it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lOjrwZpXTs]]> Four of us rode Holly River State Park on Sat. and five did the South Haddix trail near Montrose on Sunday. Did a little climbing to start Sat. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4_S4rZ5Tn4 .
Here is a group pic of Les, Mike, Kaye, Kelly, and a trail pup that answers to 'Brown Butt'.
[attachment=132]
This is a hikers' cabin that probably served as 'home' at some time past and will be graced with a frame.
[attachment=133]
Not a sound but the birds in the trees at this lunch site.
[attachment=134]
And what better way to top off a ride but with a dip in a cool mountain stream?
[attachment=135]
The video is of Shupe's Chute. I probably missed the best shot by ignoring the water slicing through the rock but you will hear it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lOjrwZpXTs]]> http://www.lickingcountybicycleclub.com/LCBCForum/showthread.php?tid=155 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:20:59 -0400 treefarmer http://www.lickingcountybicycleclub.com/LCBCForum/showthread.php?tid=155 http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-sta...4060325581
Let's try the same route again for this Weds., the 11th at 6:00pm from the east side of the Y.]]> http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-sta...4060325581
Let's try the same route again for this Weds., the 11th at 6:00pm from the east side of the Y.]]> http://www.lickingcountybicycleclub.com/LCBCForum/showthread.php?tid=154 Sat, 07 Aug 2010 17:42:39 -0400 nerkbiker http://www.lickingcountybicycleclub.com/LCBCForum/showthread.php?tid=154
On the way back, we stopped at Ray's house to see how he was doing. I'm glad to report that he looks good, sounds good, and is working on some physical therapy. We had a nice visit. Hope to see him back on the bike in the near future.]]>
On the way back, we stopped at Ray's house to see how he was doing. I'm glad to report that he looks good, sounds good, and is working on some physical therapy. We had a nice visit. Hope to see him back on the bike in the near future.]]> http://www.lickingcountybicycleclub.com/LCBCForum/showthread.php?tid=153 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 11:19:35 -0400 grayrabbit http://www.lickingcountybicycleclub.com/LCBCForum/showthread.php?tid=153 http://www.lickingcountybicycleclub.com/LCBCForum/showthread.php?tid=152 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 09:27:04 -0400 debbieb http://www.lickingcountybicycleclub.com/LCBCForum/showthread.php?tid=152 http://www.lickingcountybicycleclub.com/LCBCForum/showthread.php?tid=151 Sun, 01 Aug 2010 21:03:20 -0400 treefarmer http://www.lickingcountybicycleclub.com/LCBCForum/showthread.php?tid=151 http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-sta...4060325581
Hey B., 2.27 mile shortcut available on this thirty mile route for Weds. Take Texas road for the shorter version. See ya'll Weds. at 6:00 in the east parking lot at the Y.]]> http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-sta...4060325581
Hey B., 2.27 mile shortcut available on this thirty mile route for Weds. Take Texas road for the shorter version. See ya'll Weds. at 6:00 in the east parking lot at the Y.]]> http://www.lickingcountybicycleclub.com/LCBCForum/showthread.php?tid=150 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:45:20 -0400 grayrabbit http://www.lickingcountybicycleclub.com/LCBCForum/showthread.php?tid=150 http://www.lickingcountybicycleclub.com/LCBCForum/showthread.php?tid=149 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:14:15 -0400 HiViz http://www.lickingcountybicycleclub.com/LCBCForum/showthread.php?tid=149
On a whim last fall, I’d put a Total Immersion swimming instruction DVD on my Amazon wish list, and it showed up in my Christmas stocking (thanks Keith). A week or two later, the Trek Women’s Series announced a well-supported, professionally run, beginner-friendly sprint distance triathlon at a shallow, calm lake 25 miles from my front door, on the 25th of July. The coincidence seemed like a sign. I penciled it in on my calendar, but I didn’t sign up. The holdup was that I was already training for my first marathon. That was taking all my mental focus as well as a not-inconsiderable amount of physical energy. The DVD sat unwatched in my stack. After finishing the marathon on May 16, I found myself completely lacking the mental energy to learn a whole ‘nother sport in the following weeks.

But weeks passed, and that date continued to glare at me from my calendar. I realized that without a goal, I was floundering for motivation. On July 7, I bought myself a pair of goggles. The next day I headed to the high school pool for public lap swim, tried to remember how to breathe, swam a half mile, the same distance that would be covered in the triathlon. Thought about it for two hours, signed up. Spent the next two weeks trying to learn the first couple of lessons in the DVD.

Race morning arrived. I’d been warned that I’d be extra jacked up at the start, but I didn’t really put two and two together about how that would affect my ability to breathe and swim. My heart was hammering before the countdown even started, and as soon as I put my face in the water my body was already screaming for oxygen. I wound up alternating between freestyle and breaststroke, 6-10 strokes each, for the entire 750m. The good news about that was that it made sighting easy.

Amazingly, I wasn’t DFL out of the water. On to T1. I shook off the physical disorientation of going from buoyant to weight-bearing, and headed for the bike. I’d made a couple of choices ahead of time that I knew would cost me time in transition, but that I considered worthwhile. The relevant one here was cycling gloves, which to me are a piece of safety equipment almost on par with my helmet. But I dropped my left glove while putting on the right one, and I wasn’t going to go back and look for it. So I rode Michael Jackson-style.

What I was really unprepared for – but should have expected – is that many of the riders, even those who weren’t using aerobars, had NO bike handling skills. In nearly every turn, either I was getting balked by riders who had to come to a near-stop before turning their handlebars, or I was flying around the outside at twice their speed or more, fast enough that one rider even shrieked with startlement in spite of my “On your left!” Through most of the 20K, I kept trading places with two other riders. I’d sail past them on the (small) climbs, they’d pass me back in the flats, and in the turns it was 50-50 whether they’d balk me or I’d smoke them.

Back to T2 and the other time-consuming choices I’d made. The main one was socks. My feet blister easily, they were still a little damp, and no way was I going to try to run without them. I’d received a tip about turning my socks halfway inside out so that I could just slide them on and unroll the tops, and that was hugely helpful. Don’t remember who gave me that, but thank you! The other time sacrifice, probably only a second or two, was my orange hibiscus lei. I can’t race without it.

My heart and my legs were already screaming as I jogged out of transition. On the swim, I’d been so starved for oxygen that pacing myself wasn’t even really a possibility; on the bike, as a first-timer, I just figured I’d give it what I had and see what happened. Even on the short descents on the bike, my heart rate had never dropped below 174. So by the time I reached the run, I felt like I was plodding.

Chi Running teaches you to think of moving your heels in a circle behind your center of gravity. I hadn’t planned a mantra for the run, but I found myself needing one, and what popped into my head a half mile into the run was: “Roadrunner! Coyote’s after you! Roadrunner! If he catches you, you’re through.” Unfortunately, I don’t know any more of that theme song, so those two lines had to get me through the final two and a half miles.

A chance of rain had been forecast that morning, and for me, the timing was perfect. I finished the bike and T2 in the dry; it started sprinkling soon after I started the run; and by the turnaround of the out-and-back course, it was pouring. The rain cooled me off, which I desperately needed. Couldn’t have asked for better.

The end of the course went onto the grass and wrapped around the transition area; the finish line wasn’t visible. I was tapped out, and not being able to see the finish was panic-inducing. My heart rate was 191, a number I haven’t seen in several years. It took all I had not to give up and walk. I kept jogging and brought it in, with nothing left. Learned something about pacing for single-sport races there, I did.

Results:

750m swim 18:22; 14th in AG, 169th OA. I had no goal for the swim other than to finish it and swallow as little of the polluted lake water as possible, so not being DFL was a nice bonus.

T1 2:28

20K bike 39:04 @ 18.4 mph. 1st in AG, by nearly three minutes; 13th OA. There was a considerable distance between the mount/dismount area and the transition timing pad. By my watch, hitting my lap timer at mount/dismount, it was more like 38:48 @ 18.8 mph. Not like I used to do in the 40K ITT, but that was 20 years ago.

T2 2:13. The socks probably cost me 15-20 seconds, but blisters would’ve cost me more than that on the run.

5K run 27:18 @ 8:48. 4th in AG, 76th OA.

Total 1:29:27 (my goal was 1:30); 4/23 in age group, 60/249 overall. I don’t know if they were giving age group awards; because of the pouring rain they did no presentations; but I was only 23 seconds out of third. Dang.

Thanks to all who helped, supported me and gave me advice!]]>
On a whim last fall, I’d put a Total Immersion swimming instruction DVD on my Amazon wish list, and it showed up in my Christmas stocking (thanks Keith). A week or two later, the Trek Women’s Series announced a well-supported, professionally run, beginner-friendly sprint distance triathlon at a shallow, calm lake 25 miles from my front door, on the 25th of July. The coincidence seemed like a sign. I penciled it in on my calendar, but I didn’t sign up. The holdup was that I was already training for my first marathon. That was taking all my mental focus as well as a not-inconsiderable amount of physical energy. The DVD sat unwatched in my stack. After finishing the marathon on May 16, I found myself completely lacking the mental energy to learn a whole ‘nother sport in the following weeks.

But weeks passed, and that date continued to glare at me from my calendar. I realized that without a goal, I was floundering for motivation. On July 7, I bought myself a pair of goggles. The next day I headed to the high school pool for public lap swim, tried to remember how to breathe, swam a half mile, the same distance that would be covered in the triathlon. Thought about it for two hours, signed up. Spent the next two weeks trying to learn the first couple of lessons in the DVD.

Race morning arrived. I’d been warned that I’d be extra jacked up at the start, but I didn’t really put two and two together about how that would affect my ability to breathe and swim. My heart was hammering before the countdown even started, and as soon as I put my face in the water my body was already screaming for oxygen. I wound up alternating between freestyle and breaststroke, 6-10 strokes each, for the entire 750m. The good news about that was that it made sighting easy.

Amazingly, I wasn’t DFL out of the water. On to T1. I shook off the physical disorientation of going from buoyant to weight-bearing, and headed for the bike. I’d made a couple of choices ahead of time that I knew would cost me time in transition, but that I considered worthwhile. The relevant one here was cycling gloves, which to me are a piece of safety equipment almost on par with my helmet. But I dropped my left glove while putting on the right one, and I wasn’t going to go back and look for it. So I rode Michael Jackson-style.

What I was really unprepared for – but should have expected – is that many of the riders, even those who weren’t using aerobars, had NO bike handling skills. In nearly every turn, either I was getting balked by riders who had to come to a near-stop before turning their handlebars, or I was flying around the outside at twice their speed or more, fast enough that one rider even shrieked with startlement in spite of my “On your left!” Through most of the 20K, I kept trading places with two other riders. I’d sail past them on the (small) climbs, they’d pass me back in the flats, and in the turns it was 50-50 whether they’d balk me or I’d smoke them.

Back to T2 and the other time-consuming choices I’d made. The main one was socks. My feet blister easily, they were still a little damp, and no way was I going to try to run without them. I’d received a tip about turning my socks halfway inside out so that I could just slide them on and unroll the tops, and that was hugely helpful. Don’t remember who gave me that, but thank you! The other time sacrifice, probably only a second or two, was my orange hibiscus lei. I can’t race without it.

My heart and my legs were already screaming as I jogged out of transition. On the swim, I’d been so starved for oxygen that pacing myself wasn’t even really a possibility; on the bike, as a first-timer, I just figured I’d give it what I had and see what happened. Even on the short descents on the bike, my heart rate had never dropped below 174. So by the time I reached the run, I felt like I was plodding.

Chi Running teaches you to think of moving your heels in a circle behind your center of gravity. I hadn’t planned a mantra for the run, but I found myself needing one, and what popped into my head a half mile into the run was: “Roadrunner! Coyote’s after you! Roadrunner! If he catches you, you’re through.” Unfortunately, I don’t know any more of that theme song, so those two lines had to get me through the final two and a half miles.

A chance of rain had been forecast that morning, and for me, the timing was perfect. I finished the bike and T2 in the dry; it started sprinkling soon after I started the run; and by the turnaround of the out-and-back course, it was pouring. The rain cooled me off, which I desperately needed. Couldn’t have asked for better.

The end of the course went onto the grass and wrapped around the transition area; the finish line wasn’t visible. I was tapped out, and not being able to see the finish was panic-inducing. My heart rate was 191, a number I haven’t seen in several years. It took all I had not to give up and walk. I kept jogging and brought it in, with nothing left. Learned something about pacing for single-sport races there, I did.

Results:

750m swim 18:22; 14th in AG, 169th OA. I had no goal for the swim other than to finish it and swallow as little of the polluted lake water as possible, so not being DFL was a nice bonus.

T1 2:28

20K bike 39:04 @ 18.4 mph. 1st in AG, by nearly three minutes; 13th OA. There was a considerable distance between the mount/dismount area and the transition timing pad. By my watch, hitting my lap timer at mount/dismount, it was more like 38:48 @ 18.8 mph. Not like I used to do in the 40K ITT, but that was 20 years ago.

T2 2:13. The socks probably cost me 15-20 seconds, but blisters would’ve cost me more than that on the run.

5K run 27:18 @ 8:48. 4th in AG, 76th OA.

Total 1:29:27 (my goal was 1:30); 4/23 in age group, 60/249 overall. I don’t know if they were giving age group awards; because of the pouring rain they did no presentations; but I was only 23 seconds out of third. Dang.

Thanks to all who helped, supported me and gave me advice!]]> http://www.lickingcountybicycleclub.com/LCBCForum/showthread.php?tid=148 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 06:55:43 -0400 treefarmer http://www.lickingcountybicycleclub.com/LCBCForum/showthread.php?tid=148 http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-sta...1663713829
Here is the route for Weds. Meet in the east parking lot of the Y and ready to roll at 6:00. Little regrouping so make note of the posted route.]]> http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-sta...1663713829
Here is the route for Weds. Meet in the east parking lot of the Y and ready to roll at 6:00. Little regrouping so make note of the posted route.]]> http://www.lickingcountybicycleclub.com/LCBCForum/showthread.php?tid=147 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:08:35 -0400 nerkbiker http://www.lickingcountybicycleclub.com/LCBCForum/showthread.php?tid=147 http://www.lickingcountybicycleclub.com/LCBCForum/showthread.php?tid=146 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:04:09 -0400 severdog http://www.lickingcountybicycleclub.com/LCBCForum/showthread.php?tid=146
A little history on this bike: my Dad bought a Reynolds 531 frame back in the mid-70's and built the bike up with Campy and Shimano parts. I recently gained possession of it and have restored it with new sewn tires from BikeSource and a new chain. Repacked all bearings, etc.

After putting about 100 miles on it I started popping spokes on the rear wheel. I found a stash of spokes in my Dad's parts bin and was able to replace the two that snapped, but yesterday I popped another.

Does anyone have any experience with replacing spokes that can give me a recommended procedure for tuning spoke tension from the ground up? I'd like to loosen them all and start from scratch but I don't know what the proper tension should be. The wheel diameter is 25" and the spoke length is 12.25".

thanks........Craig

(sorry for the double post)]]>
A little history on this bike: my Dad bought a Reynolds 531 frame back in the mid-70's and built the bike up with Campy and Shimano parts. I recently gained possession of it and have restored it with new sewn tires from BikeSource and a new chain. Repacked all bearings, etc.

After putting about 100 miles on it I started popping spokes on the rear wheel. I found a stash of spokes in my Dad's parts bin and was able to replace the two that snapped, but yesterday I popped another.

Does anyone have any experience with replacing spokes that can give me a recommended procedure for tuning spoke tension from the ground up? I'd like to loosen them all and start from scratch but I don't know what the proper tension should be. The wheel diameter is 25" and the spoke length is 12.25".

thanks........Craig

(sorry for the double post)]]>