Ride Pictures – Smiling while Cycling

As promised here the pics I was able to grab from this year’s DefCon ride. Thanks again to everyone who showed up and we hope y’all had a great time!

McGhies is Sold Out

The awesome news – This might be the biggest CycleOverride at Defcon Ride ever!

The bad news – McGhies has rented out so many bikes to all of you they are now sold out.

Looking forward to seeing everyone already signed up bright and early tomorrow!

2018 7th Annual Defcon Bike Ride

TLDR: Ride a bicycle with us at Defcon – signup here. Email info at cycleoverride dot org if you have questions. 

TLDR2:  Bike shop will meet us at 6:30am to hand out rentals. You do not need to go there ahead of time.

It’s time for the Defcon 26 version of the Cycleoverride Defcon bike ride!!!

The date of this years bike ride is Friday, AUGUST 10th, 2018 at 6am. This is Friday of Defcon. We will meet outside [TBD location] at 6:00am. There [may/will] also be a group meeting at the Tuscany at 6 am.

Registration is here. This is just so we can get a count and arrange comms leading up to the event. It will also give us your email so we can blast out any details needed pre ride, or at 5:25am on August 10th. .

Here’s the deal – we have partnered again with McGhies Bike Shop in Las Vegas for our ride. Yes – they will throw your clipless pedals and seat posts on if you insist. They have 3 levels of road bikes:  a ~$40 Cannondale Synapse,  and a ~$100 Lance Armstrong starter kit road bike (think Madone.)  There’s also a $125 level also.

Bike rental is first come first serve — there are about 18 $40  male road bikes and 5 female — after that it’s a hybrid or a $100 bike.  You can always ship out your bike for about $100 each way on most airlines.

Here’s what YOU have to do:

You need to go here and reserve your ride. Rent your bike for the Las Vegas location. You will need to pay with a credit card. You should note anything special here and you should indicate you are reserving for the Defcon Bike Ride.

Here is what you should put in the comment box: (your own specs of course)

“Defcon Bike Ride

Size: 54 cm – will bring my own pedals

Need bike at 6am”

And for pick up:

Please select pickup at store – Las Vegas

Use this chart based on your height and inseam to figure out your size and fill the comment box out accordingly:

You alone are solely responsible for your bike reservation. McGhies is aware that we are running this event and will support us, but it’s on you to make sure you are all set with a bike.

THE ROUTE

NOTE: This ride may be at a higher altitude than you are used to. (2600-3800 ft)

OK — last piece the route – you can see the route here. This is the same route as last year (and the year before). Basically the route is slightly uphill out – and mostly downhill back. It’s looking like we’ll have a car heading up the back. There may be a bigger loop for those interested – we’ll let you know soon (basically taking the scenic loop around and catching up w/the group on your way back) – but it will likely be unofficial.

We are looking for sponsors so let us know if you are aware of anyone interested in throwing in some schwag or some cash to help support this ride. It will be used for hydration.

What do I do next?

Once you reserve your bike — all you have to do is wait for Defcon 26! Oh and keep riding!

Cheers!

The Cycle Override Team

PS if you have any questions — leave a comment so everyone can see the answer!

Hack the Hat V7 – Going for a ride at DerbyCon

Most of you know that the first year we did this we actually started in Ohio and cycled our way down to Louisville in the days prior to the con.  That’s a bit hard to manage on an annual basis so we settle for doing an early morning ride at the con instead.  We’d love for you to join us.

Your best bet for this ride is to bring your own bike if you can.  There are places to rent in Lousivlle and we’ll leave to your own devices on that front as we generally don’t have enough critical mass for this ride to ask a shop for any deals or special accommodations.  Be aware that renting may require you to pick up your bike the day before.  Also it appears that Louisville finally has a bike share program so that’s an option as well – especially since there are pick up stations near the con venue.

Ride Details:

• Meet Saturday, September 23rd, at 7:30am in the Hyatt Louisville lobby.
• This is a no drop, no setting speed records ride but hopefully we’ll get about 15-20 miles in before finishing.
• Route is TBD, but there will be no major hills (it’s Louisville after all)
• We likely will NOT be back for the first talk of the day but should return with plenty of time to make that 2nd slot.  Sorry Saturday morning speakers.
• All riders need to have a bike, helmet, and water bottle (preferably filled with…you know…water).

If you want to join us – please sign up here.  All information gathered will be deleted after the ride is completed.  Got questions?  Email Heidi.  Sometimes she knows things.