Hack the Hat v6

 

This is the same ride as every year. Please email [email protected] if you plan on joining us. -JP

Hack the Hat 2016 – Cycle OverRide’s annual ride at DerbyCon
Saturday, September 24, 2016
7:30 AM
Meet in Hotel Lobby

The first year of DerbyCon, we actually cycled our way to the con from a few states away.  The last few years we’ve simply opted to do a ride after arriving by more conventional methods.  You’re welcome.

We’re not entirely sure of the route yet, but we’ll keep it under control with no major climbs (something Louisville lacks anyway). This will be a no-drop ride, but hopefully we can keep a decent speed and get around 20 miles in just over an hour.  Ok.  Maybe two.  Hours.  Not two miles.  I digress.

It should be noted that we likely will NOT be back in time for the first talk, but almost certainly by the 2nd slot of the day.  You are, of course, welcome to turn back early if necessary.

You’re best bet for this ride is to bring your own bike if you can.  Road or mountain or unicycle is fine – we’re not breaking any records here.  Unfortunately renting a decent bike in Louisville isn’t as easy as we’ve found in other cities.  There ARE places to rent and I’ll update this page with some links after I make a phone call or two.  We don’t have enough critical mass for this ride to ask a shop to open up early however, so renting may require you to pick up your bike the day before.  Again more details as I find them out.  The good news is that Louisville is planning to set up bikeshare stations and while this did get delayed until 2016, maybe it will be in place for next year’s ride.

If you’d like to join please let me know so we don’t leave without you.

2016 6th Annual Defcon Bike Ride

TLDR: Ride a bicycle with us at Defcon – signup here.

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

 

Dust off your cycling shorts, get out the chammois butter, ice the water, it’s almost time for another Defcon Bike Ride in Las Vegas!

The date of this years bike ride is Friday, Aug 5, 2016 at 6am. This is Friday of Defcon. We will meet outside [TBD location] at 5:30am. There [may/will] also be a contingent meeting at the Tuscany at 5:30 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 Aug 5th .

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. (thanks @myrcurial ) 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.

What do I do next?

Once you reserve your bike — all you have to do is wait for Defcon 24! 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 v5

Hey there!  I want to get this out of the way first:  Regarding the shiny new website – It’s absolutely a work in progress and likely will be changing even more over the next few weeks.  We, uh, desperately needed an update.  Ok, on to why you’re really here.

Hack the Hat 2015 – Cycle OverRide’s annual ride at DerbyCon
Saturday, September 26
7:30 AM
Meet in Hotel Lobby

The first year of DerbyCon, we actually cycled our way to the con from a few states away.  The last few years we’ve simply opted to do a ride after arriving by more conventional methods.  You’re welcome.

We’re not entirely sure of the route yet, but we’ll keep it under control with no major climbs (something Louisville lacks anyway). This will be a no-drop ride, but hopefully we can keep a decent speed and get around 20 miles in just over an hour.  Ok.  Maybe two.  Hours.  Not two miles.  I digress.

It should be noted that we likely will NOT be back in time for the first talk, but almost certainly by the 2nd slot of the day.  You are, of course, welcome to turn back early if necessary.

You’re best bet for this ride is to bring your own bike if you can.  Road or mountain or unicycle is fine – we’re not breaking any records here.  Unfortunately renting a decent bike in Louisville isn’t as easy as we’ve found in other cities.  There ARE places to rent and I’ll update this page with some links after I make a phone call or two.  We don’t have enough critical mass for this ride to ask a shop to open up early however, so renting may require you to pick up your bike the day before.  Again more details as I find them out.  The good news is that Louisville is planning to set up bikeshare stations and while this did get delayed until 2016, maybe it will be in place for next year’s ride.

If you’d like to join please let me know so we don’t leave without you.

2015 – 5th Annual Defcon Bike Ride

TLDR: Ride a bicycle with us at Defcon – signup here.

TLDR2: (8/6/15) Bike shop will meet us at 6am to hand out rentals. You do not need to go there ahead of time.

TLDR3:(8/6/15) If you need a ride we have a carshare sheet. DM your email to @cycle_override.

TLDR4:(8/6/15) We are very busy today and will answer questions as we can.

Dust off your cycling shorts, get out the chammois butter, ice the water, it’s almost time for another Defcon Bike Ride in Las Vegas!

The date of this years bike ride is Friday, Aug 7, 2014 at 6am. This is Friday of Defcon. We will meet outside [TBD location] at 5:30am. There [may/will] also be a contingent meeting at the Tuscany at 5:30 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 Aug 7th .

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. 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. (thanks @myrcurial ) 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.

What do I do next?

Once you reserve your bike — all you have to do is wait for Defcon 23! Oh and keep riding!

Cheers!

The Cycle Override Team

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