Tulsa Tough Update!

[indysteel]

Sounds great! Are you still planning on the back-to-back centuries? I'm looking forward to your ride report.

Best of luck!

[BabyBlueNTulsa]

Indy, I really was..up until about a week ago. So many things flew at me in the last month, I didn't get near the training mileage needed to accomplish this goal. :-( So, I made the difficult decision to just do the double metric.

It actually works out better for me in other ways. I'm now free to help corner marshall the pro crits Sat afternoon. Found out at the meeting they were short a person...so that works out. If I'd been doing the century, I would miss all the rAcing (ie hot pro racers). Heehee. Oh well, it's a disappointment, but there's always next year, right?

And next year, you're coming right??

I'll definitely post ride reports...maybe even while I'm out there- mobile uploads to my Facebook page??

[indysteel]

I'm kind of in the same boat as you. I normally do the "full" Horsey Hundred over Memorial Day weekend. Last year, that was 180 miles over two days. I felt great. Mr. Silver (from TE) even burned up the road on Sunday's ride.

This year, I've decided to do a shorter route on Saturday and to play Sunday by ear. I just haven't able to train as much between travel and bad weather. Plus, I haven't gotten the fit on my new bike quite right just yet. It's been kind of a bummer. I'm making progress, but it's been a bit of trial and error.

After responding to your post last night, I actually did a search on Mapquest to figure out how far away Tulsa is from Indianapolis! I think it was 640 odd miles. That's doable, right?

Be good and have a great ride!

[BabyBlueNTulsa]

Yeah! Totally doable! You need to come (and bring friends)!!

It's gonna be a big party!

Another TE gal is coming in from the Fayetteville AR area to ride this year. We should have some good ride reports for everyone. :-)

[Aggie_Ama]

Sounds like fun! We were going to go until I switched jobs and have no vacay yet. Hopefully a successful year means it will stay on the calendar.

[BabyBlueNTulsa]

Excitement reaching fever pitch over here... I've got my cowbell ready...


I know I've read reports from some of you on TE about meeting pros..one even Landis..and said he was a really nice guy, etc etc.. Am hoping to meet him Thur or maybe Friday evening (he's having a dedicated autograph session)

Part of me is a little curious if we have any pros already showing up and what if maybe some show up at our Wednesday Night Hammerfest... ??
LOL

Don't mind me gals...feel completely like a Fred..but I don't care (too much).. :P

[BabyBlueNTulsa]

P.S. If any of you are coming into town for this and need anything - PM me.

[Vireo]

Indy, I really was..up until about a week ago. So many things flew at me in the last month, I didn't get near the training mileage needed to accomplish this goal. :-( So, I made the difficult decision to just do the double metric.

It actually works out better for me in other ways. I'm now free to help corner marshall the pro crits Sat afternoon. Found out at the meeting they were short a person...so that works out. If I'd been doing the century, I would miss all the rAcing (ie hot pro racers). Heehee. Oh well, it's a disappointment, but there's always next year, right?

And next year, you're coming right??

I'll definitely post ride reports...maybe even while I'm out there- mobile uploads to my Facebook page??

The event will be there next year. Meanwhile, would you mind telling me how your nutrition and training progressed after our exchanges?

[BabyBlueNTulsa]

The event will be there next year. Meanwhile, would you mind telling me how your nutrition and training progressed after our exchanges?

Yes! NEXT year!!

George - I sent you a (long) PM.

[photosbychris]

Hello, I shot a lot of photos at the Tulsa Tough. If you raced, know a racer, or were a spectator and want photos please let me know. I will happily share the photos with you. It was a great event! There was a huge party on the climb Sunday. It was insane! Think Speedo wearin', Sombrero wearin', Flag waving crazy fans!

Here is my flickr link to some samples:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/28705767@N03/

Also, Floyd was very nice. The other riders were also very nice. The pros were actually friendlier than the amateur riders.

Take care,

Chris.