Saturday, August 30, 2014

The Saturday Ride 8/30

A storm rolled in right as we were going to start this morning. Text messages were flying around from all over. Sorry folks I know some of you waited awhile after getting soaked riding over. I don't mind riding in the rain. But lightning gets a little sketchy. Once the lightning part of the storm pushed through Jason B and I rolled down to the starting point. It started dumping buckets. Glad we ended up getting out.


 Back of Ben U's truck. 


Ended up with a decent group given the circumstances. 

Searching for motivation. Finally someone just said eff it let's roll. So we did. 

Original route was aborted. We just pointed the wheels towards blue skies.

Everyone was cold so the pace was fast in hopes that our bodies would warm up.

Good times.

Ended up being really nice.

Glad these folks showed up. Not sure I would have went if I were by myself.

Friday, August 29, 2014

'Tis Freitag: CLIF BAR Giveaway ENDED

CONGRATS Bob N. You win! I will leave the prize at TBR for you!

Congrats to all you hardworking types. You made it. It's Friday! How does WHF celebrate? By giving something away. CLIF BAR loves to supply you with delicious energy for those great weekend adventures. Thanks CLIF BAR!

What can I win?

24 CLIF SHOT GELS. BAM!

How do I enter?


Simple. Guess at least one person who is in this photo. Heck! Any answer gets you entered. Leave a comment below by 6:01:32 PM to enter...for the win! But look closely...there are actually seven people in this photo that you might recognize. Do you need a hint?


Hint...#gunshow

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Thursday, August 28, 2014

Weekend Ride Notification 8/29

Good luck to those racing at Gateway Cup in St. Louis and TRIFEST for MS in Bentonville this weekend. It's been a crazy week! Have a good one.

Laugh & ride your bike! Motivation tips from those funny Brits.



Don't forget to use the promo code Wheeltri to save $10. For the first 20 peeps! Act fast.

Group Rides

Saturday

Fayetteville
WHF ride. Wheels hot @ 7:30 from the parking lot adjacent to MopedU. Whats on tap? Flughafen Loop. 56 miles of Ozarkia. About 3 hours of saddle love. Pace spirited. Click here for route details. Getty up!

Ozark Roadies ride. Wayne will lead the Tour of LA (Lincoln, AR) departing from the Farmington High School at 7:30 AM. Directions to High School; Go Hwy 62 W and turn right onto Double Springs Road go several blocks and it is on the left. 278 W. Main Street Farmington, AR 72730. There will be several stops available for water, restrooms, and fuel. Av 15-16. Departure 7:30 AM. Distance: 52.84 mi
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/257974839

Bentonville
BMC Bentonville Square Ride. Leaves from Bentonville square @ 8:00 am.  Usually 55 to 65 miles. Hard but with regrouping. Usually 15-20 riders. Pace spirited. Route TBD.

Sunday

Fayetteville
ONYX Coffee Lab Ride. Leaves at 12:30 from ONYX off Gregg Street. Usually 50 miles or so. Pace Spirited. Route TBD.

Monday
Ozark Roadies ride. 42 mile Black Oak Loop from Walton Arts Center parking lot on Dickson. Depart at 8 am. Ride as a group until we are on Black Oak, then regrouping at the Whitehouse turn, and again at the Brentwood rest stop. Two climbs in the first half of the ride. Optional final regrouping at Delux Burger for lunch and beverages on the patio. Dean LaGrone

Ride fast & be safe,
WHF

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Evans Events Summer Crit Series

Summer is ending and so is the Evans Events summer crit series. I just wanted to say a big thanks to Jason and his wife for putting on the series this year. I had a great time!

 Reused number is looking worn. 11 races in all.

Start of the Masters 4/5 race.

Good to see this guy healing up.

Summer nights.


Champs.

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

TRIFEST for MS


Hey folks! There is a great event happening this weekend. TRIFEST for MS! August 29-31st. A 3 day community wide festival right here in Bentonville. This is a race with a cause. Click here to find out more about the inspiring story behind the race.  

Guess what the first 20 people using a certain promo code gets?


$10 OFF!

That's right use the promo code Wheeltri when you register and receive $10 off. BAM! Keep in mind it's the first 20 people using that code. Act fast. Click here to go directly to registration. So many events to participate in.

A big thanks to Jake & Jennifer Newell of Newell Development for involving WHF. Go register and don't forget to use the promo code. But more importantly checkout the inspiring story behind the race.

Ride fast & be safe,
WHF

Tuesday Shorts 8/26


USA Pro Challenge
Jensie (42) one of the most likable characters in the peloton retires. Known for attacking a lot and losing a lot. Good stuff. Dear Trek, more chrome please. Danke! TJV owns week long stage races in the U.S.


La Vuelta
Stage 1 TTT. Yawn. Bert makes race more interesting. Kingtana-Froome duel please. Didn't expect that stage 1 result from Movistar. They came to play. Evans rides a dark horse. Can anyone explain the Horner deal???

How to shake hands in a bike race. #friends

Group Rides. 

MONDAY

Fayetteville
Good Bikes ride. (Please note time change) Leaving @ 6:15 from Good Bikes. It is intended to be a recovery pace, no-drop, skills-building/technique ride. Everyone is welcome. Hosted by University of Arkansas Cycling & Good Bikes. See Good Bikes or Arkansas Cycling on Facebook for more info.

TUESDAY

Fayetteville
Tuesday Night World Championships leaving @ 5:30 from The Bike Route or @ 6 from parking lot adjacent to MopedU. Pace brutal. This is a 'try and drop you' kinda ride. Route TBD.

Rogers
Bellview Road Ride. Leaves from Bellview Elementary.
-Leaving @ 5:45 B group (average speed 17-19). Intermediate pace, plenty of of regroups.
-Leaving @ 6:00 A group (average speed 19-21). Fast pace, with a couple regroups.

WEDNESDAY

Rogers
LAST ONE! Summer Crit Series Evans Events. Click here for more information. Big thanks for putting this on.

THURSDAY

Fayetteville
Athlete Forward/The Bike Route beginner ride. Leaving @ 6:00 from Owl Creek Middle School. Pace easy-moderate. No rider left behind.

Highroller Cyclery ride. Leaves @ 6:15 from Baum Stadium. Route TBD. About 30 miles or so. No drop. Check their Facebook page each week for details.

Rogers
Bellview Road Ride. Leaves from Bellview Elementary.
-Leaving @ 5:45 B group (average speed 17-19). Intermediate pace, plenty of regroups.
-Leaving @ 6:00 A group (average speed 19-21). Fast pace, with a couple regroups.

Bentonville
Highroller Cyclery intermediate mountain bike ride. Leaving at 6:15 from the dog park near Slaughter Pen.

Bike Bentonville All Girls Ride. Leaves @ 6:05 from Bentonville Square. Click here for details. 

Ride fast & be safe, 
WHF

Saturday, August 23, 2014

The Saturday Ride 8/23

If there was a theme for the ride this morning it would be single file for like two hours and stupid humidity. It's August so it's supposed to be hot. But dang! The pace was fast from the get go, so not much chatter in the bunch early on. Just a lot of stem staring. Some folks were riding really strong. Kudos to them. We headed down 71 to Winslow then took a left onto Sunset Rd., went down Crawl Hill and in on Black Oak with a little Thunder Rd. twist. 56 miles with about 2,800 feet gain. Good stuff. Stay hydrated folks! I lost 5 lbs and that's after drinking 3 bottles and a Coke.  We dragged it in the last couple miles. I mean like really dragged. After a cold shower I sat on the couch and stared at the wall for like 20 minutes. It's hot!

Solid group.

Winding up for the first sprint. Greenland.

Cervelo photobomb.

At some point after this the pace picked up until Winslow.

One of my favorite views.

Horseplay. 

Saddles of the bunch. 

Looks a little tired.

Recliner.

Hard to locate the points of friction.

Seeing more of these lately.

Old Slipstream PRO joined us this morning.

Sunset Rd.

 Starting to feel the heat.

About 5 miles of steady climbing. Nothing steep.

Kept it together mostly.

4 Kids sighting. 

It's harder when there is a crowd.

Finally Black Oak with tailwind. Good times in good company.

Let's Drink! Sooo thirsty.

Aunt Toni sent us some tomatoes from Indiana. Something about the soil up there. Indiana tomatoes are freaking awesome! 

Let's Eat! BLT: Aunt Toni's tomatoes, fresh basil, thick cut Petit Jean bacon, three cheeses, sourdough from Stone Mill. Might be the best sandwich I've ever had. Thanks PCG!

Friday, August 22, 2014

'Tis Freitag: CLIF BAR Giveaway: ENDED

CONGRATS! Gustavo G you win! I'll leave the prize at TBR. Unless you are riding in the morning and drive to the start spot. I'll give them to you after the ride. Thanks for following.

Fellow weekend warriors...you made it! I love giving stuff away and CLIF BAR loves supplying folks with delicious energy. Here's a little inspiration from Jens Voigt for the weekend ahead. What are you getting into?

#getonyourbike



What can I win?

24 CLIF SHOT GELS!

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Thursday, August 21, 2014

Weekend Ride Notification 8/22

Good luck to those headed down to Texas for HHH. Bring the IV, gonna be a scorcher. Have a great weekend.

This rocks. I promise it will make you chuckle. Get on your bike!


Group Rides

Saturday

Fayetteville
WHF ride. Wheels hot @ 7:30 from the parking lot adjacent to MopedU. Whats on tap? 71-Winslow-Sunset Rd.-Black Oak-Thunder Rd.-Black Oak. 55 miles. 3 hours of saddle glory. Pace spirited. Click here for link to route.

Ozark Roadies ride. Roadies 53 mile ride link is below, departing 7:30 am from The Baum Stadium parking lot Sat., Aug. 23. There are two climbs in the first half of the ride including "The Wall" featured in the Joe Martin Stage Race Saturday route, then fairly straight forward into Hogeye, Prairie Grove, and back to Greenland and Fayetteville on Illinois Chapel. The refueling stop will be the Hogeye Mall at about mile 30.15-17 mph pace, with occasional regrouping spots. Dean LaGrone is the ride leader.
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/506808976 

Bentonville
Bentonville Square Ride. Leaves from Bentonville square @ 8:00 am.  Usually 55 to 65 miles.  Hard but with regrouping. Usually 15-20 riders. Pace spirited. Route TBD.

Sunday

Fayetteville
ONYX Coffee Lab Ride. Leaves at 12:30 from ONYX off Gregg Street. Usually 50 miles or so. Pace Spirited. Route TBD.

Ride fast & be safe,
WHF

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Cycling: Pain & Injury with Dr. Racheotes

Just like any other sport cycling comes with its share of injuries. I recently talked with Dr. Alexis Racheotes about what she has seen in her chiropractic practice and what her personal experiences have been on the bike.


About Ali

Ali is a super talented cyclist. A regular on the WHF Saturday ride and even shows up for some Tuesday Night World Championships abuse. She can hold her own with the boys and pretty much owns every STRAVA Queen of the Mountain (QOM) segment around Fayetteville. I brought this up on a ride recently and she quickly replied, "I don’t care about that, I want to beat you guys (us dudes) up the hills" bazinga...and she does, quite often. Ali was the perfect fit for this first installment of Cycling: Pain & Injury

The Interview

WHF: What inspires you to ride?
Dr. R: I started cycling as mountain biker in my early 20's. So, I guess, I have been riding 20 odd years - I love that cycling puts you in motion and lets you explore the world - it’s the challenge, the camaraderie, the way it makes me feel happy, free and alive that keeps me cycling.

WHF: Why did you choose chiropractic?
Dr. R: After completing a bachelor's of science, I attended and graduated from Texas Chiropractic College, where I had the opportunity to learn acupuncture and participate in hospital spinal orthopedic rotations at UTMB-Galveston.  I chose chiropractic because I had always been fascinated with the human body and I believed that the general public should have an alternative to medication.  At the birth of my chiropractic education, I had no idea what chiropractic had to offer in athletic performance. That I learned from Dr. John Downes while working with the indoor arena Georgia Force football team.

WHF: What are some of the most common cycling related injuries you see?
Dr. R: Cycling doesn't have to be painful or uncomfortable. For the person new to the sport, injuries/complaints usually arise from all the areas that are in touch with the bicycle: hands (i.e., "handlebar palsy”), feet (i.e., Morton's neuroma) and bottom (saddle sores).  Proper bike fit, glove wear, shoe fit, saddle, shorts and chami cream usually help these issues resolve.  For the experienced cyclist, it’s a different story:  overuse injuries, over training "syndrome", muscle imbalances and compensation issues.  There are also the injuries resulting from a crash - concussion, abrasions (otherwise known as the dreaded "road rash"), broken bones, etc. Without preventative care, overtime any cyclist can experience neck pain, shoulder pain, back pain, etc.

WHF: What ways are you treating these injuries?
Dr. R: In addition to recommending a professional bike fit and purchasing proper cycling equipment, I analyze a cyclists muscle resting length and muscle movement patterns, assess nutritional habits and inform the patient how to take preventative care of his/her body.  With acute muscular related injuries, I use dry needling technique and cold laser therapy.  I use chiropractic care and acupuncture to help cyclists get out of chronic pain and move better, so the ride is more enjoyable or in some cases possible.

WHF: Do you have any tips for folks getting into cycling?
Dr. R:  Bike fit is HUGE - and you cannot go wrong with improving core muscle strength and stretching - the biggest obstacle for most people is not forming a healthy stretching and strengthening routine. Including chiropractic care and sticking to it to prevent a chronic problem.  

WHF: Have you experienced any cycling related injuries?
Dr.R:  Road rash - ouch!!!!...stitches!!! Improper hydration leading to dehydration!!! Improper nutrition leading to BONKING!!! Missing chiropractic care, neck pain, back pain and soreness!!! Improper shoe wear and hot spots!!  The wrong chamois and wrong chami butter…well, we all know what that leads to… 

WHF: Are there any women specific injuries/issues?
Dr.R:  Mature females have a bigger Q angle than most males -- which means the angle from hips to the knee is larger which leads to different pressure on the hips, knees, ankles and all the muscles in between. Again a proper bike fit and chiropractic care. Seat comfort seems to be a chief complaint among females - I recommend a bike fit and a great pair of bike shorts.Spend the extra money on the shorts and the bike fit!! Fear is a big issue for females over the age of 12. Hopefully with the trail system development in our town that will go away. Exposing girls to riding bikes (dirt and road) at a young age is a great gift to give. And for those of us over 12, reassurance from experienced cyclists and participation in one or all of the great number of organized group rides in this community helps immensely. The cycling community here in Northwest Arkansas is really unique. Cyclists here are quick to help other riders.  
A big thanks to Ali for interviewing! Stay tuned...I'll focus on saddles in the next installment of Cycling: Pain & Injury. The more you enjoy something the more you will do it. Like Ali said it doesn't have to be painful or uncomfortable. Cycling has a ton of return on investment. To contact Ali about services that she provides see her contact information below. Thanks for following!

Ali Racheotes, DC
3538 Hwy 112
Fayetteville, AR 72704
479-443-9699

http://www.nwasca.com/

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Check...


one...check...is this thing on?
dam it feels good to be a gangsta
nah, not really
slow roll to TBR
bumped into FBI...good dude
love bumping into folks on the bike
am i a butter knife?
air is thick
can't complain...winter sucked
i hear the train a coming
Yellow Socks says you gonna hear it again soon
good laugh for the bunch
good to see Evans Events here
MLK-170-PG Battle-Viney Grove-Bethel-
New Road-Goose Creek
scorcher
small talkn' with Lola


Farmington sign looms
how'd i get so far back?
The Captain goes long
The Cuban fires a missile
Mexico is in the mix
international crisis?
what? who? ahh i give up
can't see nothing from the cheap seats
170 = rage
MG OTF
Yellow Socks bridges
Mexico goes across
looks legit
the bunch rotates
catch made
Prairie Grove sign looms
again with the cheap seats
time to eat wind
HealthySoutherner OTF
bunch reacts late
Yellow Socks goes
HealthySoutherner sticks it
dang it's hot
i can ride in the wheel buuuut...
not outside the wheel...
is what it is
usual suspects raging
STOP...HOLD UP...WAIT!
Yellow Socks is just going in the road
church of the big ring is having a revival tonight
lots of spandex in line to get...


baptized by water
alright alright alllllriiggght
dazed
New Bianchi sets tempo
by all means
The Captain goes
MG bridges
all hell breaking...
remnant
just gotta hold the wheeeeeee
OVER the hump
front BLOWOOOUUUTTT
shizzzzzle
hope nobodies behind...
FLAT!
popularity check
thanks The Captain & Evans Events
spare tube, much appreciated
dang it's hot
could use a ice bucket bout now
thanks to the rest who waited
slow roll...
gonna miss this ride