John, I'm really hyped seeing your pics...and I'm excited. Thanks again for the logistics support!
To date, my longest ride is 110 miles at the Horsey Hundred.
I am concerned that I've not been able to get a lot of long rides in lately. I'm hoping that this weekend will be good weather and I can ride, ride, ride!
I've bought a lot of extra frame packs - wanting to be as self sufficient as possible....so this will be a test in many ways.
Hoping for great weather!
See you soon,
Chris
PS: HoosierGiant - where are you staying?
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07-03-2008, 02:01 AM #1
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07-03-2008, 03:18 AM #2
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Having ridden it twice before (and never with a tailwind), my plan is completion at a pace of 15-16 mph (again no tailwind since I'm riding this year and hopefully no storms). I know I have to pace so that I don't flash & burn. It is a wonderful experience. My son will be driving SAG for me since the logistics for my husband just didn't work out (and he's a stellar SAG person). I offer his services to any TE folks who would like to have a place to stow stuff and ask for assistance of any kind. I'm doing a century tomorrow and then it's two recovery rides until the big day.
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07-03-2008, 05:50 AM #3
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I'm as ready as I'm ever going to be Like Mr. Silver, my longest ride to date is the Horsey, but I've also done another century, a 95-miler and (after tomorrow, two 90-milers. I have about 2500 miles in for the year. I've had some fit issues of late that are largely resolved thanks to a visit with my bike fitter. I've also had some trouble with my right foot. That remains a question mark, but tomorrow's ride should give some indication of whether the new SOLE inserts I just put in my shoes are going to do the trick. My foot felt much better last night but that was only over 20 miles.
Thanks to Susan, the Silvers and Mr. SR500 for offering to help me with my transportation woes. I think that's all going to work out, but it has been been frustrating and it was nice to have somebody to cry to about it!
I hope everyone has a successful and safe ride. I'll keep my eye out for all of you.
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07-03-2008, 05:58 AM #4
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Marcie, only a dozen centuries??? Are you CRAZY, attempting a ride like RAIN with ONLY a DOZEN Centuries under your belt???
what is this world coming to?
Karen
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07-03-2008, 07:04 AM #5
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Agreed. My guess is that you'll be the most prepared rider there!
Originally Posted by Tuckervill
Have fun with it. The mass start and the first few miles are a bit nervewracking, but it settles down from there. The approach to lunch can also be a bit tedious. I like to think of it as a century followed by your basic 60-mile club ride.
The one thing I didn't do last year that I plan on this year is making sure I drink A LOT of water at the lunch stop. I was so intent on eating that I forgot about drinking.
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07-03-2008, 06:16 PM #6
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Don't let her fool you! She can hammer! Originally Posted by indysteel
When's everyone arriving? Can we do dinner?If you don't grow where you're planted, you'll never BLOOM - Will Rogers
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07-03-2008, 07:05 PM #7
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Hey guys, still shooting to get away between 2-3, so we should be there in plenty of time for dinner.
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07-03-2008, 07:29 AM #8
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Staying at the Drury Inn -- we've had our reservations since like last January -- nothing like planning ahead. Originally Posted by Mr. Silver
It'll be a fun one!!Last edited by HoosierGiant; 07-03-2008 at 07:33 AM.
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07-03-2008, 03:40 PM #9
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I plan on adding another century this Saturday and maybe another one on Sunday depending on how my legs feel. Karen, do you think by adding the 100+ miles this weekend I might be ready
. Seriously, most of those centuries were logged before I tackled the 3-State,3-Mountain ride in May. Since then I've only logged five centuries, I'm slipping!
Would any of you be interested in meeting for dinner Friday evening? Maybe starting out together on Saturday and seeing how the day progresses. I know everyone has to ride their ride and I certainly do not expect anyone to slow down to accommodate me but it would be nice to have a group to start out with. Just an idea.Marcie
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