Tag: cycling time trial
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Maryland Senior Olympics Schedule Adjusted Ahead of 2023 National Senior Games
Maryland Senior Olympics organizers announced today on Facebook they are adjusting their schedule ahead of the 2023 National Senior Games set for July 7-18 in Pittsburgh, PA. This gives participants in some sports a chance to compete before the national championship. These changes also avoid overlapping with NSGA’s schedule. Here is the Maryland Senior Olympics…
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Off the Rails: Derailleur Failure During 5K Cycling Time Trial
At today’s Nevada Senior Games 5K cycling time trial, I experienced my first ever “bike mechanical” — when something goes haywire with one’s bicycle. Luckily the issue wasn’t a flat tire, but one that played havoc with my cadence and confidence about racing well. Last week, I checked out my older Trek FX 7.5, named…
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My Race Jitters Begin!
Well, I finally got off the fence…though I’m not sure whether to cheer or say “Yikes!” 2017 Huntsman World Senior Games Cycling Today I signed up for the Division IV (novice) 5K hill climb and the 20K time trial cycling events at the Huntsman World Senior Games, set for Oct. 10 and Oct. 11, respectively.…
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RESULTS: 2017 National Senior Games Women’s Cycling 10K Time Trial
At the 2017 National Senior Games, 72 women ages 50 and better raced for top honors and personal records on Monday, June 5. Many hit speeds topping 20 miles per hour, and top riders reaching 21.8 miles per hour! The two lap 5K course featured an elevation gain of 462.6 feet. Check out the rural…
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RESULTS: 2017 National Senior Games Women’s Cycling 5K Time Trial
At the 2017 National Senior Games, the women’s cycling 5K time trial was delayed a day due to rain. Under partly cloudy skies, 71 women competed for top honors and personal bests on Wednesday, June 7. Several hit speeds of up to 21.8 miles per hour! The short, out-and-back 3.1-mile course had an elevation gain…