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@dasgeh 57547 wrote:

It’s not that bad. If you can stand the trainer, that’s still an option during naps. Also, taking #1 out on the Weehoo is a great way to get one-on-one time (I know, not quite the same as training for the Total200 nonsense).

There are no KOM points on Kidical Mass rides.

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I would imagine if you check out some motorcycling forums you could find a good painter and/or powder coater pretty easily.

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@americancyclo 57484 wrote:

I’m in! Although you need about a 14mph average (with no stops) to complete it in the allotted 14.5 hours from 6am to 8:30pm. Tim and Hans both averaged 18mph, so I think I could commit to a 15-17 mph average. Let’s get a group together!

According to my numbers, I averaged 16.8, and had almost 3 hours worth of stoppage time. There are 9 rest stops, so if you stop for 15 or mins at each it adds up fast, especially if you think about an extra long stop at lunch and that the stops get longer as it gets hotter and the miles start to take their toll.

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@Tim Kelley 57479 wrote:

So about an hour right?

Thats what I was thinkin’

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So apparently I was the only one of us that actually drove to the start (yea me!).

Anyways- I tried this 3 years ago, went out too fast it was hotter than it was this year and I completely blew up at mile 160. So my strategy this year was take it easy. not worry about the clock and just ride all day.

I spent most of the day riding with Mark and MegaBeth. Just cruising along. At one point Mark and I were just riding along blathering away at each other, turned around to check on MegaBeth, and there were 6-7 riders just pacing quietly behind us. We didnt see MegaBeth with us so we pulled over to wait and all 6-7 riders pulled in right behind us! (No really guys, you need to keep going….). So anyways, we stayed together until just after the lunch stop, when I rode ahead and missed a turn (again), but eventually met up again at the 147 mile rest stop. From there I went off by myself. My Garmin battery started getting low, so I had to turn the Navigation off, and since I didnt have a paper copy I started riding with folks for a bit then jumping up to the next person or group. I saw the guy Hozn saw throwing up, but by this time he was on the side of the road, leg just convulsing like it had an alien in it. I tried to pull him to the next rest stop, but that didnt work out so well.

So I tried to jumping from rider to rider again. Finally I got to rest area 8. The cramping/throwing up guy had beaten me there (he managed to get scooped up, Yea volunteers!!) Saw Dave K (Yea volunteer) who told me not to stop too long, I was on the time cut off. He gave me a cue sheet (Yea Navigation!!) and off I went.

Couple miles down the road I caught “Joe”, who was sporting so much pink that even Dirt would be impressed. Pink Trails End Bike shop jersey, pink/black handle bar tape, pink socks, pink skort (yes pink skort) and a custom TI bike painted in a pink leopard print, of course buffed out with all pink Chris King hardware. He was a site.

So we finally made it to rest station 9, where there were 10 or so people that all ganged up together to ride the last 20 miles. Its 7:15 at this point. So, I’m thinking 1:15, 1:20 at the most, we should be done by 8:30. Nope. It took us 2 HOURS to cover the last twenty miles. We got so turned around and lost, oh well I’ve had worse times. And what people have said about riding through SE, we had the same experience. Some kids on a motor scooter rode with us for a while just Laughing and having a good ol’ time. 2 little kids on BMX bikes decided we should race. They hung with us for alot longer than I would’ve thought they could. So, we finally make it back, and it was great having a cheering group waiting for us. Mark, MegaBeth, Hozn, Dave K. were all there (thanks guys!!) and my poor wife, worrying about me riding around SE in the dark. My brother was there too.

Overall, I couldve gone much harder. I was never in trouble and had plenty left in the tank at the end. I’ll probably do it again, despite my wife saying that this is my last time attempting it. Next year, I think I might try the diabolical double tho.

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@dasgeh 56705 wrote:

When we had a bike stolen, insurance covered replacement costs, but for the same bike (though this year’s model). Before you spend too much time shopping, you may want to call insurance and see if it’s a similar deal.

Already started the claim process. I get a check for replacement -deductable for anything I want.

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@bikesnick 55978 wrote:

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I’m going with,; “National Children’s Museum” just a guess tho…..

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@acc 55888 wrote:

This ride is fantastic! I can leave the house and be there in 15 minutes.

I get to see Pete and Vince and James and Liz and Dane!

And I get to have a Ruination IPA afterwards.

It beats the hell out of a Book Club.

You havent been to a Dirt Book Club meeting.

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Dirt does not ride into the wind, the wind embraces and caresses him gently.

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Probably closer to 8 for me.

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When Dirt goes out for a Hammer Fest, the earth spins measurably faster.

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@Tim Kelley 55825 wrote:

He sweats gatorade.

I thought it was skratch labs lemon lime

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How big of a D-bag do you have to be to have the cycling community say “meh, he deserved it” when getting hit?

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@Tim Kelley 55547 wrote:

How much recovery time do you need? What doesn’t challenge you, doesn’t change you!

Let me hear you say that when your old and fat like me.

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@Mark Blacknell 55510 wrote:

I’m in for another T200. Thirding/fourthing advice to go for two bottles. Support is pretty great, but it’s good to have a margin built in. If it’s an especially hot day, I’d recommend making one of the bottles insulated. Ice + drink = incredibly helpful on such a long hot day.

Looks like an interesting ride, Culimerc. I’d be up for that, if I weren’t going on a ride the day before.

I want to do that one too, the 16k feet of climbing seemed like a bit much for just 2 weeks before the Total.

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