Monkey Knife Fight 2026. 75 miler or GTFO

[Steve Vai]

Charging lights and shifter batteries

What about the derailleur batteries? And where did you find rechargeable CR2032s?

 

[Cole]

What about the derailleur batteries? And where did you find rechargeable CR2032s?

He likes to have them die December night rides

 

[Glenn Rides After 4 PM CST]

What about the derailleur batteries? And where did you find rechargeable CR2032s?

All batteries are good according to the axs app.
That fresh wax feels like butter.

 

[Bikeworks]

Got everything mostly squared away, including a quick burping session for the brakes. Last thing I have to decide is what to wear. Hoping to get away with bib shorts and a SS jersey with a baselayer.

 

[iman29]

Last thing I have to decide is what to wear.

This is one of those things where it’s 100% personal preference. But whenever I have to do so much climbing then less is more. Unless like last year when we had every winter weather imaginable.

The good news is the overnight temp from Friday night won’t be so cold like the last few days around here so it should be easier to figure out. And it looks to be sunny right from the start even if a little windy.

 

[Bikeworks]

This is one of those things where it’s 100% personal preference. But whenever I have to do so much climbing then less is more. Unless like last year when we had every winter weather imaginable.

The good news is the overnight temp from Friday night won’t be so cold like the last few days around here so it should be easier to figure out. And it looks to be sunny right from the start even if a little windy.


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I thought it was supposed to be warmer than this. Oh well, still going bib shorts, but I'll likely go with a light thermal long sleeve. I'll pack a wardrobe just in case!

 

[Steve Vai]

 

[Cole]

Just read the last email, Did we sign the waiver when we registered?

 

[Glenn Rides After 4 PM CST]

Just read the last email, Did we sign the waiver when we registered?

I would think in bike reg but not sure.

 

[iman29]

I would think in bike reg but not sure.

I was also 90% sure we did but I just pretended to register again to be sure:

 

[Mitch]

Good luck guys!
Anyone that beats my times and speed on the SS , same gearing gets a 4 pack of Jim's favorite beer! And like I said before, your gearing matters. Don't be like Mitch.

 

[Ryan.P]

Hoping to get away with bib shorts and a SS jersey with a baselayer

This , ill probably be shaking like a leaf at the start but should be perfect once we start gaining elevation.

 

[Hair Face]

Good luck guys!
Anyone that beats my times and speed on the SS , same gearing gets a 4 pack of Jim's favorite beer! And like I said before, your gearing matters. Don't be like Mitch.
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Impressive stuff Mitch! I like that time better than the 8 hour talk but you won't catch me doing it on a SS!!!

 

[Cole]

Good luck guys!
Anyone that beats my times and speed on the SS , same gearing gets a 4 pack of Jim's favorite beer! And like I said before, your gearing matters. Don't be like Mitch.
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You should just come and meet us at the finish line. Half the people on this group that are going Don't drink. Im sure there'll be plenty of beer tickets to go around 😉

 

[iman29]

Good luck guys!
Anyone that beats my times and speed on the SS , same gearing gets a 4 pack of Jim's favorite beer! And like I said before, your gearing matters. Don't be like Mitch.
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thats a killer ride even on a geared bike! but its a bit like apples and oranges (or bananas?) since we are doing more miles but climbing a bit less.

 

[Carson]

All batteries are good according to the axs app.
That fresh wax feels like butter.

You're not supposed to taste it. Did you eat paste as a kid? Did you even get paste in Linden public schools?

Good luck, everybody! You're better men than me. Stay safe and paperboy those hills!

 

[Steve Vai]

Good luck guys!
Anyone that beats my times and speed on the SS , same gearing gets a 4 pack of Jim's favorite beer! And like I said before, your gearing matters. Don't be like Mitch.
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No wonder you stopped riding.

 

[Sven Migot]

Ready as I'm gonna be...

 

[Hair Face]

I was also 90% sure we did but I just pretended to register again to be sure:

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I was just trying to find this and have not the foggiest idea how you got to that.... Guess I'm doing a paper one tomorrow morning

 

[Glenn Rides After 4 PM CST]

I was just trying to find this and have not the foggiest idea how you got to that.... Guess I'm doing a paper one tomorrow morning

I emailed Dave he said we did it in bike reg . We're all good