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The K.M.C. Cycling Club is a diverse group of people from across the Kaiserslautern Military Community (KMC) brought together by a common interest in cycling and cycling advocacy. Whether through racing, group rides, community involvement or social events centered on cycling, K.M.C. Cycling's primary purpose is to further the sport of cycling in the KMC, and provide a valuable cycling outlet to its members. We are a not-for-profit organization that values diversity, friendship and, above all, a good ride.
The K.M.C. Cycling Club is a diverse group of people from across the Kaiserslautern Military Community (KMC) brought together by a common interest in cycling and cycling advocacy. Whether through racing, group rides, community involvement or social events centered on cycling, K.M.C. Cycling's primary purpose is to further the sport of cycling in the KMC, and provide a valuable cycling outlet to its members. We are a not-for-profit organization that values diversity, friendship and, above all, a good ride.
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Re: Tour of Flanders Registration
I'm planning on making the trip and will probably do the 134km this year.
Anyone else planning on going up for the ride and watching the Ronde on Sunday?
Anyone else planning on going up for the ride and watching the Ronde on Sunday?
MJ- Officer
- Posts : 424
Join date : 2010-12-01
Re: Tour of Flanders Registration
Since Amstel is closed for registration AGAIN!!! I will likely be heading up for this. I can take one more in the truck. I need to clear the date with my school schedule, but it should be OK.
spookyload- Posts : 1167
Join date : 2010-11-21
Age : 55
Location : Vogelweh, Germany
Re: Tour of Flanders Registration
I will be doing the 134km as well, and I will be going without family, so will have room for 1 with bike. Plan on taking Friday off, then staying to watch on Sunday.
BigWheels- Officer
- Posts : 296
Join date : 2010-11-23
Re: Tour of Flanders Registration
Mike, I am likely in and I think chad is in too, and I believe he has a buddy coming in from the states. We have talked about the mid distance Which must be 134 k. Can't we just register the day of like last year ?
Tim
Tim
Tim- Posts : 28
Join date : 2011-02-28
Re: Tour of Flanders Registration
I have been TDY for the last month, but would definitely like to jump in on the trip. Would like to do the 134km and stay for the race the following day. Is preregistration required for this trip? Additionally, is everyone looking to billet at the same location...any details? Are there any available seats/bike storage for vehicles heading out? What is the plan for securing the bikes on race day?
Thanks
Christian
Thanks
Christian
mountaincat- Posts : 40
Join date : 2011-09-06
Age : 48
Location : Ramstein-Miesenbach
RVV weekend
I've booked Friday and Saturday night at the Renaissance(info below). Comes out to about $50.00 per person per night for double occupancy. I have a friend coming in from the US, so I am going to take Fri/Mon off and will probably head up to Brussels earlier on Friday to do some sightseeing. We are planning to do the 134k this year. The short course blew by pretty fast last year...although it may have been the hangover that kept me from feeling the climbs! Anyway, planning the middle distance, which starts and ends at the same place as the short course. Pre-registrtion is not necessary, but will save you a few bucks.
Chad
(made reservation on Booking.com)
Hotel Renaissance Brussels Hotel
Address Rue Parnasse 19
Brussels, 1050
Belgium
Phone +32 2 505 29 29
Fax +442070127023
E-mail cork.ecommerce.reservations@marriott.com
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Chad
(made reservation on Booking.com)
Hotel Renaissance Brussels Hotel
Address Rue Parnasse 19
Brussels, 1050
Belgium
Phone +32 2 505 29 29
Fax +442070127023
E-mail cork.ecommerce.reservations@marriott.com
Travel information For personalized driving directions please go to [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
velo-doc- Officer
- Posts : 618
Join date : 2010-11-20
Age : 50
Re: Tour of Flanders Registration
I made my reservations at hotel Toren which is near the start finish. Plan on riding from The hotel making it a true century day. The link is below and I still have room for one person one bike potentially two people two bikes. I'm leaving Friday morning to get up there good time in the afternoon and then maybe sightsee or some more riding depending on weather. Coming back Sunday after the race.
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Justin
BigWheels- Officer
- Posts : 296
Join date : 2010-11-23
Re: Tour of Flanders Registration
Looks like the course has been getting a little too smooth:
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Zenkem- Posts : 1818
Join date : 2010-11-20
Age : 56
Location : Hermersberg
I wish...
Won't make it this year. Doing the Paris-Roubaix challenge the following day. Ended up doing the Skoda Muur-Challenge last week b/c I wanted to hit the Kappelmuur.
Also signed up for:
Amstel-Gold
LBL Cyclo
Frankfurt Velotour (Pending leave request)
Fleche Wallonie Cyclo
La Chouffe Classic
Doing these mainly for fun. I'm not a hammer on group rides, just nice ways to rack up miles.
Also signed up for:
Amstel-Gold
LBL Cyclo
Frankfurt Velotour (Pending leave request)
Fleche Wallonie Cyclo
La Chouffe Classic
Doing these mainly for fun. I'm not a hammer on group rides, just nice ways to rack up miles.
Reed- Posts : 19
Join date : 2011-03-30
Zenkem- Posts : 1818
Join date : 2010-11-20
Age : 56
Location : Hermersberg
Re: Tour of Flanders Registration
It was an awesome weekend in Belgium. A little cool and overcast for the ride on Sat, but Sun was awesome on the Kwaremont!
velo-doc- Officer
- Posts : 618
Join date : 2010-11-20
Age : 50
Re: Tour of Flanders Registration
I am all registered for the short ride on Saturday (30 March 2013). I hope to be camping close to the finish line again. 3 euro to park in a field with a port-o-john.
Anyone else planning on going??
Kelly
Anyone else planning on going??
Kelly
Toto- Posts : 24
Join date : 2011-01-09
Age : 46
Location : Waldfischbach-Burgalben
Re: Tour of Flanders Registration
Just registered for the short course, may switch to mid if I'm feeling it. Plan to stay to watch the ride on Sunday.
Gritz- Posts : 55
Join date : 2012-05-30
Age : 44
Location : Queidersbach
Re: Tour of Flanders Registration
Registered for the mid-length course. Looks like the ride will be limited to 14,000! Participants. Now I have reason to ride to work hard.
airborne.s2000- Officer
- Posts : 394
Join date : 2012-06-04
Age : 47
Location : Landstuhl, DE
Sharing Lodging?
The +1 isn't coming with me to Flanders; does anyone want to split the cost of travel and lodging? I can bring the wife's car and leave her mine, giving room for three people (myself included) with bikes and gear.
airborne.s2000- Officer
- Posts : 394
Join date : 2012-06-04
Age : 47
Location : Landstuhl, DE
Last chance to share!
I have a room in Waregem, about 17km from the short and medium distance start point. The room is 206EUR for two nights, as I am driving up on Friday afternoon, riding on Saturday, watching at least some of the race on Sunday, and coming back Sunday afternoon.
I would love for someone to chip in and split the cost of gas and the room. Although I originally thought I could take my wife's car, she is heading to Frankfurt for Easter, so I will be driving my S2000. I have a nice bike rack that supports up to 2 bikes by the wheels, and there is enough room in the trunk for a good size bag (holds 2 sets of golf clubs) and I will put my bag on the trunk rack. Of course, my sports car gets less than excellent mileage, so I expect to fill up on the Belgian economy twice (50l of premium each time, should be 85EUR per tank. Ouch!) Add to that one tank of premium on Esso price ($55) Still, cutting the whole thing in half leads to ~210EUR each).
The hotel includes free parking, so the car is taken care of, and has free wifi.
Any takers? Email me at my forum name @gmail.com or call the number in my profile, or just respond to this message. I am leaving Friday around noon, anyone who talks to me by 1000 (10:00 AM) that day can ride with me.
-Bobby
I would love for someone to chip in and split the cost of gas and the room. Although I originally thought I could take my wife's car, she is heading to Frankfurt for Easter, so I will be driving my S2000. I have a nice bike rack that supports up to 2 bikes by the wheels, and there is enough room in the trunk for a good size bag (holds 2 sets of golf clubs) and I will put my bag on the trunk rack. Of course, my sports car gets less than excellent mileage, so I expect to fill up on the Belgian economy twice (50l of premium each time, should be 85EUR per tank. Ouch!) Add to that one tank of premium on Esso price ($55) Still, cutting the whole thing in half leads to ~210EUR each).
The hotel includes free parking, so the car is taken care of, and has free wifi.
Any takers? Email me at my forum name @gmail.com or call the number in my profile, or just respond to this message. I am leaving Friday around noon, anyone who talks to me by 1000 (10:00 AM) that day can ride with me.
-Bobby
airborne.s2000- Officer
- Posts : 394
Join date : 2012-06-04
Age : 47
Location : Landstuhl, DE
Re: Tour of Flanders Registration
Anyone else riding want to meet for beer Saturday evening? I am staying in Waregem, about 15km from the finish line, and am not heading back until Sunday afternoon, as I want to see some of the pro race. I am game to meet anywhere in the area. Give me a call, or post here.
airborne.s2000- Officer
- Posts : 394
Join date : 2012-06-04
Age : 47
Location : Landstuhl, DE
Re: Tour of Flanders Registration
I don't know why I keep paying money to be tortured. Today was cold, I rode alone, and now my legs are cramping, even after a hot bath, and a nice walk around town. Averaged 25.0 km/hr for 133.5 km with 1638 Hm. Ugh. I took a little video here and there, and I will probably pay for the pictures that were taken once they post, maybe even the video. If I buy the video, I will make a montage with my POV video and the external video.
To top the day, I dropped my chain inside the cassette on the ride from the hotel to Qubus, and broke a spoke. The little Shimano help stand didn't have any spokes the right length for my wheels, so I rode on the broken wheel, with the rear brakes removed to prevent rubbing. At about 100km, I broke another spoke, then a third on the final cobblestone climb. I was right at the video camera when that happened, so I hope to get my expletives on tape. Still, my new carbon rims were awesome (I doubt I could have finished the ride if I had broken a spoke on aluminum rims), and I am glad I decided to put 28mm tires on for the ride.
To top the day, I dropped my chain inside the cassette on the ride from the hotel to Qubus, and broke a spoke. The little Shimano help stand didn't have any spokes the right length for my wheels, so I rode on the broken wheel, with the rear brakes removed to prevent rubbing. At about 100km, I broke another spoke, then a third on the final cobblestone climb. I was right at the video camera when that happened, so I hope to get my expletives on tape. Still, my new carbon rims were awesome (I doubt I could have finished the ride if I had broken a spoke on aluminum rims), and I am glad I decided to put 28mm tires on for the ride.
airborne.s2000- Officer
- Posts : 394
Join date : 2012-06-04
Age : 47
Location : Landstuhl, DE
Re: Tour of Flanders Registration
Nice job. 28mm tires is definitely a smart choice for anything in Belgium on cobbles. What PSI were you running? I would guess 80-90 would have been the most comfortable. Those climbs don't look like much on paper, but they are brutal. We rode them a couple summers ago and they just go straight up it seems.
Broken spokes suck, but once one goes, it will usually take friends with it. Pretty easy fix with the wheels you bought. No boutique spokes to buy. Might want to take a look at the limit screw on the derailleur though.
Broken spokes suck, but once one goes, it will usually take friends with it. Pretty easy fix with the wheels you bought. No boutique spokes to buy. Might want to take a look at the limit screw on the derailleur though.
spookyload- Posts : 1167
Join date : 2010-11-21
Age : 55
Location : Vogelweh, Germany
Re: Tour of Flanders Registration
Did the light bicycle folks build the wheels?
jk
jk
BigWheels- Officer
- Posts : 296
Join date : 2010-11-23
Re: Tour of Flanders Registration
Yup...got mine from Bobby on Sunday. Pretty sweet. I need to get some tubless tires on 'em and go out for a spin.
Chad
Chad
velo-doc- Officer
- Posts : 618
Join date : 2010-11-20
Age : 50
Re: Tour of Flanders Registration
Are yours the 38mm or 50mm depth?
spookyload- Posts : 1167
Join date : 2010-11-21
Age : 55
Location : Vogelweh, Germany
Re: Tour of Flanders Registration
They're MTB wheels...but a 50mm deep set would really help on the long fire-road sections of the race series this summer!
velo-doc- Officer
- Posts : 618
Join date : 2010-11-20
Age : 50
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