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D2R2: Deerfield Dirt Road Randonnée

Apparently, I needed a little break from blogging and spent the extra time the past couple weeks riding my bike.  So this post is a week late but I still wanted to share a few photos from the excellent Deerfield Dirt Road Randonnée.

The D2R2 is a fundraiser for the Franklin Land Trust of western Massachusetts and has become known as a favorite New England cycling event.  My husband and I rode the 115k loop and were not disappointed – a spectacular rural route running from Deerfield into southern Vermont with gorgeous vistas, wicked climbs, amazing event staff and the best weather imaginable.

vintage cycling jersey hudson d2r2 bikeSo many fantastic vintage cycling jerseys!  I was more focused on riding than collecting photos but was fully engaged by the variety of kits — from the newest Rapha to classic Ibex wool to retro jerseys dusted off for this event.

team awesome bike deerfield d2r2 2013Mostly cyclocross bikes, some road bikes and a few of us on big fat mountain bikes.

d2r2 cue sheet bike shredly shorts garmin gpsWith four segments, tons of turns and landmarks – our simple DIY cue sheet holders worked like a charm.  Thank you Shredly – my MTB shorts and YOGACHAM liners were super comfortable for the entire 72 miles – a much longer test than a typical mountain bike ride!

d2r2 lunch guilford vermont covered bridge bikeLunch by the covered bridge over the Green River in Guilford, Vermont.  It was so hard to leave this setting and get back on the road!

geekhouse bike frame you got thisYou Got This!  Great encouragement to have rolling with you – very needed for the Pennel Hill and Patten Road climbs!  Check out the colorful style of Boston-made Geekhouse CX bikes.

watermelon salt d2r2 bike aid patten hillSalt on watermelon was new to me but hit the spot!  Such nice rest stops and support, many thanks.

team awesome bike cycling d2r2 2013 Team Awesome says:  Ride Bikes.  Have Fun.  Stay Awesome.  D2R2 was awesome!

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Village Sport Shop: Shredly in the Kingdom

shredly carrie tomczyk village sport shop lyndonville burke vermontCarrie Tomczyk, Village Sport Shop owner, still comfortable in her Shredly KC shorts at a post-ride dinner.

shredly-shorts-christineChristine Bengtson in Shredly Nikoli shorts being a pretty rad mom – riding a backup bike so her daughter could pedal her new Santa Cruz Tallboy!

shredly mountain bike shorts village sport shop vermontShredly adding a punch of color to the racks at Village Sport Shop.

village sport shop lyndonville vermont bike shredlyJust a little bit of the women’s gear available at Village Sport Shop.

I had a couple of great Shredly sightings this past weekend while riding Kingdom Trails.  Thanks to Village Sport Shop’s dedication to women’s product, the Lyndonville, Vermont specialty retailer is one of the first on the East coast to carry Shredly women’s mountain bike apparel.

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Shredly: Women’s Mountain Bike Apparel

shredly mountain bike shorts ashley rankin downhill free rideAshley Rankin wears the Shredly NIKOLI short at left; the CAROLINE short at right.  Photo:  Seth Beckton

shredly dh knicker ana maria mountain bikeNew this year, the DH KNICKER offers extra length perfect for downhill, cooler temps or a classic pedal pusher look for cruising town.  Fully featured with adjustable waist, thigh vents and cargo pocket.  Shown in the ANA MARIA pattern.  Photo:  shredly.com

 

ashley rankin shredly shorts apparel mt sopris coloradoAshley checks the view of Mount Sopris in the KTO short.  Photo:  Shredly

shredly mountain bike short j moThe MTB SHORT features an adjustable waist and invisible-zip thigh vents.  Shown in the J-MO pattern.  Photo:  shredly.com

Mountain Biking Gamble's Oak ColoradoAshley rocks the RIXFORD short in the Colorado autumn color of a Prince Creek trail.  Photo:  Jay Goodrichshredly elvira mountain bike short blue whiteThe BASIC SHORT is anything but basic.  Performance, comfort, style and nice details make this short not just a standard for mountain biking but so many other active pursuits.  Shown in the ELVIRA pattern.  Photo:  shredly.com

ashley rankin shredly mountain bike apparel trunk showAshley showcasing the full range of the Shredly collection at a recent trunk show.

Ashley Rankin is a woman who makes things happen.  A lifelong Colorado mountain girl and avid mountain biker dissatisfied with women’s performance apparel – she created Shredly to put an end to big, baggy and boring and ushered in flattering, functional and fun bike clothing.

As a devout user from the launch of the brand, I can tell you Shredly makes riding even more fun! The short fabric is lightweight and breathable with stretch for mobility while being rugged, durable and surprisingly mud-stain resistant.  Thoughtful features like adjustable waistband, thigh vents and slim cargo pocket with blinged-out faux-crystal snap put the shorts over the top.

As for the separate inner liner, the Shredly YOGACHAM puts an end to hot and awkward diaper-like chamois.  There is just enough padding – but not too much – in all the right places and a low-rise waistband inspired by yoga pants for comfort.

The bottom (no pun!) line is that I feel great in my shorts — the fit, function and comfort help me ride longer; style that is fun but also a little badass makes me happy – so I like to believe that Shredly helps me ride a little better!  Check shredly.com for the full story and product range, including jerseys.  And as Shredly says:  Look Good.  Feel Good.  Shred Good.

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On the Trail: Shredly

shredly mountain bike shorts kingdom trails vermontxshredly mountain bike shorts kingdom trails vermontKingdom Trails network in East Burke, Vermont is riding a bit wet and a lot humid but Deanne Eagle looked cool in her full kit of Shredly women’s mountain bike apparel:  Ashley peacock shorts, Monte Carlo jersey.

More about Shredly coming soon. . .

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