Come help me crew for Team Beat Cancer (http://teambeatcancer.com/home.cfm). We need five more crew members, minimum! June 12-23. Please PM me if you're interested. :D
Crew
While the riders may have the toughest athletic job on an event like this, crew have the toughest job overall. Once the ride gets rolling the safety of the rider, all logistics, nutrition, morale....everything is up to the crew. They not only have to endure sleep deprivation they also get to endure very cranky athletes the entire way.
I have no idea why people volunteer for this job but without them the ride just simply doesn't happen.
Crew members receive the following:
* A slow and scenic drive from Oceanside CA to Atlantic City NJ, all expenses paid (we'll give you food and a bed)
* A discount for product at Podium Cycles
* A substantial discount for a bike fit analysis from cycling legend John Howard
* There is a pretty fair bet that we'll have several tubes left over. We'll split these up between the crew along with any left over nutrition products.
* A once in a life time chance to expand your vocabulary as the cyclists start getting tired and cranky
Brandy
03-12-07, 11:24 AM
Please include your email address in your PM so I can put you in touch with our fearless leader.
I promise that this will be the most relaxing, pleasant trip of your life. <~~~I'm soooo lying, but it will be fun, hard work and an experience of a lifetime! :D
voltman
03-12-07, 11:24 AM
So you're asking for crew for bicyclists?
Brandy
03-12-07, 11:30 AM
So you're asking for crew for bicyclists?
Yes...we need crew (you) to support a two man RAAM team. Here's the deal. One SUV, one motorhome...two riders and a minimum of six crew members. We will rotate driving, navigating, cooking or food runs, following one rider while the other vehicle drives ahead, etc. George (vireo) is one rider, the other is Rick Schulze from Swamis. We'll have hotel rooms and I've heard rumors of lots of wine at the finish...
you in?
voltman
03-12-07, 11:31 AM
So you're asking for Crew For Bicyclists?
Brandy
03-12-07, 11:31 AM
So you're asking for Crew For Bicyclists?
YES! :p
merider1
03-12-07, 11:31 AM
Sorry, but I work for a living! I will sponsor though, and have been meaning to go donate. :o
Brandy
03-12-07, 11:34 AM
Sorry, but I work for a living! I will sponsor though, and have been meaning to go donate. :o
Yes...we need $$$$ too! Please consider donating to the expense fund...anything above and beyond our bare bones needs goes to the charities.
http://teambeatcancer.org/expenses.cfm
We also are in need of the following items...
What we need!
Bike Racks We need two hitch mount bike racks. Each rack needs to hold at least three bikes in the upright position with the wheels resting in trays, no top tube clamping. The rack needs to fit a two-inch receiver hitch. The third rack we needed is being provided by the Las Vegas High Rollers Bicycle Club. It is going on the motor home and used as needed.
Water Bottles We have these now, thanks to Podium Cycles.
Energy Bars. Granola bars / Clif bars.
Bottled Water We have most of what we need, a couple cases for buffer would be good
Caffinated Energy Drinks This ride is not only a physical demand, it is also a battle of sleep deprivation. The riders and crew spend a lot of time awake. The crew actually has it worse, they have no down time. The riders can close their eyes and rest in between pulls on the bike. As the day turns to night, both crew and riders appreciate a little jolt now and then. Monster and Red Bull are preferred. None of these will be returned.
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite or Mountain Dew The crews need something to drink more exciting than water. A couple of six packs each should do. None of these will be returned.
Money We need money for expenses. Gas, hotel bills, food, entry fees. It's expensive and only the riders share the burden. Riders often donate $500-2200 each to attend these sorts of events. Any money you can donate for expenses via the links on the left is appreciated. Any money left over goes straight to the charities. Of course, the Leukemia & Lymphoma society and the Breast Cancer Fund are our charities of choice and they can use all the money you care to donate. Thanks!
Two Walkie Talkies Minimum 12 mile range with ear buds, AA battery powered not rechargeable.
Pre-paid gas cards Two large vehicles, long slow miles, up and down a lot of wicked hills. It eats gas.
Ensure yes, the stuff you feed your Grandma. The 350 cal versions called Ensure Plus. We need LOTS of this!
V8...it's the climber's secret weapon against cramping!
Snacks Small bags of chips,pretzels, doritos etc.. For crew munchies.
Happytime
03-12-07, 11:52 AM
Yes...we need $$$$ too! Please consider donating to the expense fund...anything above and beyond our bare bones needs goes to the charities.
OK.. that should get you a couple of boxes of Clif bars...
Good luck.
worker4youth
03-12-07, 12:17 PM
Do you get a flight back too?
Chucklehead
03-12-07, 12:35 PM
i kinda want to do this, but i don't like being yelled at.
Brandy
03-12-07, 01:34 PM
i kinda want to do this, but i don't like being yelled at.
I'll get you some ear plugs and then you can't hear them yelling. How's that? :D Come on...it will be fun, fun, fun! I'll personally guarantee that I won't yell at you. If someone does yell at you, we'll laugh about it together and plot our sweet revenge. It really doesn't get any better than that. :p
Brandy
03-12-07, 01:35 PM
Do you get a flight back too?
We're driving back non-stop and need all of the crew there to rotate driving duties! It will be a fast trip back in comparison to the slow trip out. :D
Brandy
03-12-07, 01:36 PM
OK.. that should get you a couple of boxes of Clif bars...
Good luck.
Thank you! Thank you! :D
R900
03-12-07, 01:46 PM
Brandy,
Steve Born talked alot about his RAAM experiences at bike camp. If someone can, it would be a once in a lifetime experience. So is John Howard crewing as well?
Also I'm about 2 blocks from the route between stations 41-42, if you need something let me know.
John
Brandy
03-12-07, 01:49 PM
Brandy,
Steve Born talked alot about his RAAM experiences at bike camp. If someone can, it would be a once in a lifetime experience. So is John Howard crewing as well?
Also I'm about 2 blocks from the route between stations 41-42, if you need something let me know.
John
You, my friend, just volunteered to bring us a hot meal...day or night. :eek: :D :p <~~~notice I didn't use the ;) ;) ;) because I'm dead serious! :p
R900
03-12-07, 01:57 PM
I'll PM you my info. Call me, and with a little notice, I'll do what I can.
Brandy
03-12-07, 02:00 PM
I'll PM you my info. Call me, and with a little notice, I'll do what I can.
Cool...thanks!
voltman
03-12-07, 02:01 PM
I'll PM you my info. Call me, and with a little notice, I'll do what I can.
Anything with alfredo sauce or nacho cheese would be perfect.
Brandy
03-12-07, 02:04 PM
Anything with alfredo sauce or nacho cheese would be perfect.
:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: Yes...power foods, please. Make sure that whatever it is, you fry it in coconut oil. What was our fourth power food? Hmmm...this deserves it's own thread. :D
Chucklehead
03-12-07, 03:05 PM
yes, totally considering. i need to find out when i'm riding from seattle to portland with my bro and cousins, but if it's not TOO close to that, i do want to do this. i'll know for sure in a few days.
Mo'Phat
03-12-07, 03:16 PM
I'm going to pass. I once drove from Flagstaff to Morristown, NJ in 36 hours in a freakin' Saturn. (platoon of 3, driving nonstop 'cept to gas/food/water ourselves)
Ne'er again, shall I undertake that misery.
Brandy
03-12-07, 05:30 PM
yes, totally considering. i need to find out when i'm riding from seattle to portland with my bro and cousins, but if it's not TOO close to that, i do want to do this. i'll know for sure in a few days.
YAY! I want a cool crew of BF'ers with me!!!!
Chucklehead
03-12-07, 05:39 PM
YAY! I want a cool crew of BF'ers with me!!!!
..what did you call me?
voltman
03-12-07, 05:39 PM
Buck Fuddy.
Chucklehead
03-12-07, 05:42 PM
oh, ok. thought it was something else.
Brandy
03-12-07, 05:42 PM
..what did you call me?
:D :D :D :D :D :D
thomson
03-12-07, 06:34 PM
Buck Fuddy.
That's great!! Sounds like we need new jerseys!!
Socalcycling
03-12-07, 09:41 PM
Have any of the riders done the RAAM before?
Brandy
03-13-07, 01:02 AM
Have any of the riders done the RAAM before?
Not the coast to coast.
Brandy
03-13-07, 01:06 AM
Dog Hair is in! http://www.smileypad.com/v221/Holidays/Party-Time.gif
Dubbayoo
03-13-07, 09:29 AM
I'd be in if I had not signed up for AIDS/Lifecycle...sounds like fun......sorta.
Brandy
03-13-07, 11:47 AM
A little birdie just told me that we now have another BF member crewing for Team Beat Cancer! Welcome to the team Gene (justme)...I'll be glad to have you there with us! :beer:
Chucklehead
03-13-07, 11:50 AM
we should get everyone together and do a little race across north county or something. winner buys pizza.
chimivee
03-13-07, 01:16 PM
A little birdie just told me that we now have another BF member crewing for Team Beat Cancer! Welcome to the team Gene (justme)...I'll be glad to have you there with us! :beer:
How many more do you need?
Brandy
03-13-07, 01:18 PM
How many more do you need?
We need YOU! YES! YOU! :D :D :D :D We need at least three more crew members. Come on, come on, do it, do it!!!!
Chucklehead
03-13-07, 02:44 PM
ok, so how about window graphics(lettering) for the vehics and whatnot? i can do a lot of that stuff for free.
Brandy
03-13-07, 02:58 PM
ok, so how about window graphics(lettering) for the vehics and whatnot? i can do a lot of that stuff for free.
I'll ask Rick. I just had to point out your use of the word "whatnot"...someone keeps giving me **** for saying that all the time...I'm not the only one who uses it! :p :roflmao:
voltman
03-13-07, 03:10 PM
I've always used it.
Chucklehead
03-13-07, 03:11 PM
i love whatnot. it's handy.
1955
03-13-07, 03:14 PM
I've always used it.
1. A minor or unspecified object or article.
2. A set of light, open shelves for ornaments.
I can see why.:D
Chucklehead
03-13-07, 03:25 PM
1. A minor or unspecified object or article.
2. A set of light, open shelves for ornaments.
I can see why.:D
oh man.. i have a whatnot right above my desk.
Mo'Phat
03-13-07, 03:48 PM
I have a whatnot on my whatnot.
merider1
03-13-07, 03:51 PM
I have a whatnot on my whatnot.
If it's minor, okay, but if it's unspecified, might I suggest you seek medical attention immediately. :rolleyes:
roadfix
03-13-07, 03:54 PM
just pop it.
merider1
03-13-07, 03:56 PM
just pop it.
Ewwwww...OMG! :eek: Good one, George. :p
Brandy
03-13-07, 04:05 PM
You guys are yuckifying my RAAM thread! :cry: :cry: :cry: ;)
merider1
03-13-07, 04:10 PM
You guys are yuckifying my RAAM thread! :cry: :cry: :cry: ;)
Yuckifying??? Is that a word? :p Fine...I'll cut it out as I really do think this is great even if there is no way in hell-fire-and-brimstone that I'm volunteering. But I will contribute...:D
Brandy
03-13-07, 04:12 PM
Yuckifying??? Is that a word? :p Fine...I'll cut it out as I really do think this is great even if there is no way in hell-fire-and-brimstone that I'm volunteering. But I will contribute...:D
Of course it isn't, I take creative license to invent words whenever I feel it's necessary and whatnot. ;) :D
merider1
03-13-07, 04:13 PM
Of course it isn't, I take creative license to invent words whenever I feel it's necessary and whatnot. ;) :D
:lol: So, can I safely say that you're Brandifying? Of Brandensing? :D