Death Ride!!

**dachshund** · 07-10-2009, 01:01 PM

Originally Posted by andtckrtoo

We'll see how I feel after my ride on Sunday. :P

The guy who adopted my foster dog is also a TNT coach. Ironically he's recovering from Lymphoma (and only 46). He's offered to ride with me and give me training tips, too. I would love to get him to do the Death Ride with me/us - he's not been riding as he's still pretty weak, but he's getting better daily. Nicest guy you could ever hope to meet, and a wonderful dad for my foster dog.

You'll do fine on Sunday! Have a great ride!

-Amy & Mel

**andtckrtoo** · 07-10-2009, 04:22 PM

Thank you! You have a great ride, too! I really am looking forward to the ride report.

**maillotpois** · 07-10-2009, 05:14 PM

christine it would be great to have your friend as an honoreeArider for next year. have fun on the ride sunday.

we are in lovely minden - off to dinner!

**RolliePollie** · 07-10-2009, 11:06 PM

Good luck ladies!

Looks like it's going to be a gorgeous day for a ride, although maybe a little breezy. Happy and safe riding wishes to you all! One of these years I'll be up there riding with you.

**Biciclista** · 07-11-2009, 06:14 AM

I'll be thinking of all of you today! and your knees!!! good luck!

**Biciclista** · 07-11-2009, 06:21 PM

has anyone finished yet??

**snapdragen** · 07-11-2009, 08:45 PM

A few finishers on Bike Forums, nothing from the TNT riders yet. Since it's now dark they must be done.

ETA: Message from MP of facebook -- TNT riders did well, all are finished.

**Biciclista** · 07-11-2009, 08:53 PM

my DH finished around 6pm got rained on. Rode all 5 passes, he's a very very tired happy boy.

**snapdragen** · 07-11-2009, 10:16 PM

Excellent!

**andtckrtoo** · 07-12-2009, 05:41 AM

There was an update on Facebook last night saying that the entire team did very well. That's all I know and I'm waiting on pins and needles for more info, but I'm happy to hear they all did well!

Mimi - congrats to your DH! That's a LONG day in the saddle!

**Biciclista** · 07-12-2009, 06:52 AM

he's used to long days in the saddle. What he's not used to is the intensity of the climbs! Apparently the road grades there are steeper and longer than ours (which i still find hard to believe, but he insists!!)
He's used to hills too, but even Ramrod (ride around mt Rainier in one Day) is not as intense as Death Ride..

So those of you who did this ride, i have to say I am amazed and you should be very proud of yourselves...

**maillotpois** · 07-12-2009, 03:42 PM

thanks for all the good wishes. it was a long day and full reports will no doubt follow, but bottom line is everyone finished safely. we had a team of just over 40 people including my assistant coaches and participants. there were some fluky things (seemingly illness related) that prevented 3 folks from doing all 5 passes but otherwise, everyone did. and most importantly, everyone finished safe. its a pretty stressful day being responsible for everyone.

death ride number 5 for me. it is really a lovely ride. i saw a bald eagle circling overhead on monitor!

**Blueberry** · 07-12-2009, 06:01 PM

Wow! Congratulations to everybody!! Will look forward to the ride reports - once you've all recovered

CA

**Trekhawk** · 07-12-2009, 06:38 PM

Congratulations to you all!
I look forward to reading your ride reports.

**andtckrtoo** · 07-12-2009, 07:50 PM

Major Congrats!!

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