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3/1/2025 Josh Keane And Lisa Keane. The Road Apple Roubaix Garrettsville, Ohio.

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3/1/2025

The Road Apple Roubaix

25 Mile Bike Ride

Josh Keane

Finish Time: 2:55:41

Overall Place:  207th Place / 223

Lisa Keane

Finish Time:  2:55:50

Overall Place:  208th Place / 223

Event Recap By Josh Keane:

Holy ice balls!! What a challenge. The Road Apple Roubaix is an event that we love because it is so much fun. Deep down in side though, each year it is such a tough event with a well deserved reward at the end. Yes, this year it was around 20 degrees with 10-20 mph winds and on one downhill stretch I was going about 30 mph! Wearing just shorts may not have been the right call on this one because almost immediately my legs did not want to push anything up and down the hills! Trying to keep our fingers warm was a little tough but we kept pushing forward and eventually finished 25.88 miles total and about 1,700 ft of elevation gain. Packet pick up was a breeze indoors. Swag is awesome and my favorite after braving the cold is getting back inside for chili and beer!! A lot of great activities afterwards as well and a great crowd of people to enjoy it with. Would not change a thing about this event and will certainly be participating again.

Event Recap By Lisa Keane:

The Road Apple Roubaix is a unique event bringing together novice bikers (like myself) with elite athletes and everyone in between!
The RDs make it clear that this is an event and not a race. However, with spring right around the corner so many elite bikers come out to compete in preparation for the upcoming race season.
Choose from the 25 mile or 50 mile distance and enjoy scenic back road views. While this might sound like a relaxing morning ride, don’t be deceived! Be prepared for gravel, mud, and ice as you dodge potholes and Amish ROAD APPLES! The hills are no joke! I chose the 25 mile option and logged almost 1700” of elevation gain.
The event is held late winter / early spring in Ohio so the weather can be unpredictable. This year was especially brutal with temps in the low 20s to start and they continued to drop to the mid teens by the time I crossed the finish line!
Easy directions and plenty of close / free parking
Organized and easy indoor packet pick up / staging / restrooms
Well marked course on gravel / paved roads.
Roads are not closed and traffic can be traveling fast at times.
Two well stocked aid stations plus one beer / water station.
Amazing after party with vegetarian or meat lovers chili, beer, giveaways, and raffles plus music and an MC hosting arm and leg wrestling contests.
All athletes get a fun SS tee and a pint glass.

 

2/28/2025 Lisa Keane, Josh Keane, Lynett McClay The Taji 100 Virtual Challenge

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Taji Virtual Challenge

Log 100 Miles Of Activity In The Month Of February

Lisa Keane

306.69 Miles Completed

Josh Keane

200.65 Miles Completed

113.75 Miles Completed

Event Recap By Lisa Keane:

I am generally not a fan of virtual events – this one being the exception!
Easy online registration- choose to compete as an individual or join a team. The more the merrier in my opinion!
Taji 100 allows you to log 100 miles (bike / run / walk / swim / hike / row) during the month of February.
As you work towards your goal, you compete against individuals within your team while your team is competing against all of the other teams.
Sign up with friends and log miles together!
Individually, you earn virtual badges – everything from 7 day streak to National Pizza Day!
All participants get a cool LS tech shirt, water bottle, patch, sticker, HUGE finisher medal with 7 interchangeable magnets, and bib.
All proceeds benefit Tram RWB veterans group.
Event Recap By Josh Keane:
When you participate in so many events annually and take time to reflect, it is amazing how many different reasons have have to get out and participate. The Taji 100 is one that is very important to me for multiple reasons. Raising funds to support Team RWB (a veterans charity trying to enrich the lives of veterans through physical and social activities) is a good reason. Honoring and remembering those that served at Camp Taji is another. At the end of the day, one of the best reasons is pushing ourselves to be active and stay motivated as well as disciplined in our efforts to get physically fit. Not to mention the fantastic swag you get for participating and crushing your goals every year! I did not get as many miles as I usually do this year but this is one of the few virtual events that year after year I am more than happy to participate in.
Event Recap By Lynett McClay:
Participating in this virtual event provides motivation to persevere through the challenging winter months. You get to compete with not only yourself but with others. You can run, walk, swim, or bike.This year is no exception. Despite contracting a virus with a 102 temperature and severe cough over the last two days, I completed the final 3 miles by walking. Fortunately, the temperature was not extremely cold that day. This event supports veterans nationwide and includes a complimentary long-sleeve t-shirt, medal, and bib.