Arrowhead Ultra 135 Message Board

cantilevers for wide tires

joel — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:09:44 GMT

I'm not a big fan of disk brakes (I'm definitely in the minority here). I recently bought some canitlever brakes ignorantly thinking that any of them would work with fat tires (I'll be running 2.55's). They didn't. Does anyone have any advice (or specific models of brakes that work)? I remember Charlie F having cantis on his bike last year. Any advice Charlie?

Forum: Bike

Great field of racers...

charlie — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:10:51 GMT

Lotz of fast guyz signed up for the BIG DANCE...But my money is still on crusty old Pramann...Of course, one has to wonder if he has been able to work through the "Tee-pee time." My sources tell me that Andre is still not right...

Charlie

Forum: Bike

Roster is FULL, waiting list in Blog

Cherieo — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:39:05 GMT

The Arrowhead has received more than 75 entries, so we will post the roster and a waiting list in the Blog.

http://www.arrowheadultra.com/blogger/blogger.html

Forum: Announcements

Front Rack for Pugsly

Karen — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:26:55 GMT

I'm thinking about getting a front rack for pugsly. Any thoughts on which one will work the best?

thanks

Forum: Bike

Start Grip Tape

mitchellarossman — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:09:58 GMT

I can tell that I have not classic skied in 5 years because my knowledge is way out of date. However, the November 2009 issue of Silent Sports highlights this old (2004?) offering from Start.
Here is a review from 2005:

http://www.nordicskiracer.com/cgi-bin/news/news_item.asp?NewsID=524

Manufacturer claims the tape is good for 200-300 km. Might be worth playing with, despite already having a multitude of various kick waxes.

A good question would be whether it would still stick to a ski base at -25F?

Another question would be whether you could apply it to a ski base at -25F?

The answers to these questions depends upon the glass transistion temperature (Tg) for the adhesive used in the tape.

Forum: Ski

Singlespeed ratios

paul78 — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:42:22 GMT

Just wondered what gear ratios previous years competitors used??

i know this is very condition dependent but interested to know where i should start.

paul.e

Forum: Bike

Mittens vs Pogies and other clothing ??

JNo — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:36:09 GMT

Any thoughts? It looks like (from the photos) that it was mixed.

I have heard good things about the Black Diamond Mercury Mitts and Granite Gear Lutsen Mitts.

Epic looks like some nice pogies, but $$$. What about if you have to get off the bike?

It also looks like there was some riders that went with a full wind shell as an outer layer and others with a soft shell. What about on the legs? Winter tights and some soft shell pants or more of a traditional shell pant?

On the face? I have a couple of baclava's, but neither provide much protection to the nose, as it is difficult to breathe during exercise when covering the nose and mouth. I'm a helmet guy so I will probably wear a ski helmet.

Any other thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks.

J-No

Forum: Bike

Mukluks and Cycling

jkershaw — Thur, 22 Oct 2009 19:18:21 GMT

I am going bike this year and am pondering the merits of different footwear. I am interested in trying Steger mukluks. Has anyone used them. I was thinking a sole stiffener of some sort with Power Grip straps. Suggestions? I have a size 11.5-12 foot...so a lot of the Lake shoe ideas won't work (I think).

Thanks!

Forum: Winter Camping and Gear

Footwear for Runners Questions

ultrarunner400 — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:37:13 GMT

Am planning on running the AhD135 this coming February, and wanted to know what types of footwear had worked in past events(particularly with the cold/frostbite issues)? Was planning on layered socks, Trail Shoes with Goretex, plus gators......Is it recommended that something else be worn to protect against frostbite?

Forum: Winter Camping and Gear

Sleep-in Pulk

mitchellarossman — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:21:31 GMT

This design might come in handy at the AHU.

http://louphi.blogspot.com/

Forum: Winter Camping and Gear

Arrowhead135 is on Twitter

Cherieo — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 02:32:00 GMT

Http://www.twitter.com/arrowhead135

Let us know what you want to know and we will post it on Twitter or in the Blog for longer more permanent news.

We can Tweet during the race for those that want to follow it minute by minute.

Forum: Announcements

Training Schedule

MJMaxwell — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 02:12:07 GMT

If the last two years have taught me anything it is that I can't count on natural talent and stubbornness to get me through the AHU. Since I'm determined to finish this year I've decided to put together a training schedule.

Here's a rough draft for a weekly schedule to start on October 1st (16 weeks out) using a combination of roller-skiing, running, nordic-trak, and of course skis (weather depending).

Sunday: Rest

Monday: Other
1+ hours; do something other than ski specific workout

Tuesday: Strength
1+ hours; tire drag, other ?

Wednesday: Rest

Thursday: Speed
1+ hours of work on speed

Friday: Skill
1+ hours; hill climbs, no poles, poles only, balance, one leg, turns, stopping

Saturday: Endurance
3+ hours at medium pace

Here are some resources I'm trying to pull from:
Classic Dryland
Ultramarathon Training Plan

Feedback is always appreciated.

Forum: Ski

Thinking Outside the Box: An AHU Recumbant Trike?

mitchellarossman — Thur, 27 Aug 2009 17:06:54 GMT

I came across this link to an Ice Trike (http://wrique.blogspot.com/2006/01/ice-trikes.html).

I wonder how it would be for the AHU if you put 1, 2, or 3 wide pugley-type tires on it with or without a ski or two.

People do similar things for ice racing (http://mnhpva.org/ice/2005/index.html).

Wouldn't that be a sight flying down the AHU course!

Forum: Bike

has anyone ever pulled a trailer behind a bike

joel — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:05:11 GMT

I've looked at lots of pictures of people riding in the snow...but I don't think that I've ever seen someone pulling a trailer (or pulk) behind a bike. Anyone know why that is? Seems like it'd be a good thing to be able to get as much weight off of the wheels as possible...especially for me on my non-pugs skinny

Forum: Bike

Wanted: wide 29" rims

joel — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:45:53 GMT

I'm looking to buy a set of wide 29" rims or even built up wheels to use with my bike (I'm wanting about 40mm or wider). I'm too cheap to buy a separate winter bike but love riding on the snow. Can anyone help out? I'll also be using rim brakes.

Forum: WANT ADS