A really great cycling event. That the racing is just uphill (and therefore not antisocially fast) makes the Pittsburgh Dirty Dozen an interesting model for how cycle racing can be fitted into everyday life.
I am one rider who loves descending like hell and whilst I fully understand that counting every single metre of the course into the results would perhaps cause major accidents and therefore they only count uphills, I still wonder if I would get told off for not taking those descents at 10 mph but faster haha.
@@DouglasCarnall I dunno how hard I would ride downhill, I would need to see the roads themselves with my own eyes to make a judgement, which won't happen anytime soon since I am located in England. I ride bikes for several years and apart from me crashing a very small handful of times, I can't remember a single occasion when I would have endangered anyone with a close call, so I am brave enough to say that my judgement is precise.
Aside from some potholes, we have some of the most fun roads to drive and bike on. I lived for a time where it was mostly flat, I was so glad to come home.
I know that you have to be in some damn good shape to do that type of race. I'm from Detroit and it's as flat as a pancake here. The closest I'll get to a hill is the the uphill setting on a treadmill. I wonder if stationary bikes have Dirty Dozen settings on them.
That type of race would probably be too hard on the riders when it's hot. I wouldn't want to ride a bike up a hill in hot 90 degree weather. Those riders are probably out there sweating in that cold weather.
A really great cycling event. That the racing is just uphill (and therefore not antisocially fast) makes the Pittsburgh Dirty Dozen an interesting model for how cycle racing can be fitted into everyday life.
I am one rider who loves descending like hell and whilst I fully understand that counting every single metre of the course into the results would perhaps cause major accidents and therefore they only count uphills, I still wonder if I would get told off for not taking those descents at 10 mph but faster haha.
@@mateagoston8145 You don't want to be riding that hard in town surely?
@@DouglasCarnall I dunno how hard I would ride downhill, I would need to see the roads themselves with my own eyes to make a judgement, which won't happen anytime soon since I am located in England. I ride bikes for several years and apart from me crashing a very small handful of times, I can't remember a single occasion when I would have endangered anyone with a close call, so I am brave enough to say that my judgement is precise.
Can’t wait, I can watch it out my 3rd story window at the bottom of Center Avenue
That sounds like a great view!
hahaha the screaming guy 17:37
:) my legs hurt just watching this thing!
@3:19 "it takes 150 'ponds' of bananas...." LOL that's a native Pixburgher right there.
“We’re so lucky to have the roads we have”
LOL, possibly the first and last Pittsburgher to ever say that
Pittsburgh roads are certainly a highly-debated topic!
Aside from some potholes, we have some of the most fun roads to drive and bike on.
I lived for a time where it was mostly flat, I was so glad to come home.
I know that you have to be in some damn good shape to do that type of race. I'm from Detroit and it's as flat as a pancake here. The closest I'll get to a hill is the the uphill setting on a treadmill. I wonder if stationary bikes have Dirty Dozen settings on them.
The Tour De Yinz
Love the Burgh
how many miles is this route?
Hi Sabian! The route is typically about 50 miles.
love it
What about Capital Ave in Brookline?
Is there a reason the race isn't held in warmer weather?
That type of race would probably be too hard on the riders when it's hot. I wouldn't want to ride a bike up a hill in hot 90 degree weather. Those riders are probably out there sweating in that cold weather.
The 2019 DD was moved to the end of October, hoping to get nicer weather (it rained).
what cassette did stevo use?
ihsan2309 12-27
Hi - I would generally use compact gearing with a 34x26. Now that I am old I go WAAAAAY lower and WAAAAY slower!!!
@@xsteevox i wonder what did you use 6 years ago when I wrote the question comment? 🤔🤣
25:12 wonder how long it took her to figure out that she didn't win lol
Im originally from Northside Perrysville and federal st ext now living in Virginia Beach whats wrong with va beach im a navy brat
Crazy to see Danny Chew pre-injury here!
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