Nice report Brandy! We were wondering when you'd come by on Vireo's wheel, but somehow I didn't notice you two when you passed us, maybe I was too busy fiddling with my jacket? I thought we'd see you at CP2.

Did you time it yourself? I didn't see any names on the results that looked like you in the timed category.

Only the riders leaving at 7:30 a.m. were timed John, I left at 6:40 a.m. by George's watch. So yes, I timed it myself.

I have a feeling if I ever do a double century I will look like "tina" when the ride is over :mad: no lipstick, no smiling, no chit chatting, just a scruffy face with my hair all over the place. :o and for all of you that are thinking to yourself... ( that's how she looks now ) :p ha ha said it first.

But Asia, if you join us we can sing together!! Don't tell me you haven't missed that!

Meowww!

Hissssss!

Raaaaaaawr!

WHAM!

BONK!

KADOW!

Holy Road Rash, Batman!

Yes, and I'm woman enough to admit on here that I'm appalled you'd even mention or write the above in any context. Where is the Brandy I met at Joshua Tree?! The sweet, lovely, fun woman... :eek:

Otherwise, nice report, Brandy. I'm thrilled for you that you worked through nausea, etc. and that Vireo pushed and excited you in immeasurable ways. I hope you continue. I'm not one on here for competition (certainly not to the degree of mentioning passing fellow BFers and being thrilled about it) and am never satisfied to "pass" people on rides unless it is stop, say hi and take a picture of them (or ask them if they need anything). Generally, I'm thrilled to see them for camaraderie and support. No one out there on Saturday was a Pro that I'm aware of and we're all just amateur cyclists. Many of the folks on here I now consider my friends as well as fellow riders - ones I hope who will eventually ride their own double centuries (if they haven't already) and have their own amazing experiences that come with these epic rides. Therefore, I'm genuinely excited to see them on rides of any length. But that's just me and I realize that I ride these miles for the experiences (and the company - of which I had the best on both this ride and Butterfield) and very clearly not for the time or thrill of passing others. On the next double, I'll remember your competitive edge, Brandy, and just nod my head at you as you fly by on Vireo's wheel.

whatever

Only the riders leaving at 7:30 a.m. were timed John, I left at 6:40 a.m. by George's watch. So yes, I timed it myself.

Ah, I didn't pay any attention to the whole timed aspect since I wasn't going to do it myself.

Did you see Keith's time?

yup, pretty sick!!!

But Asia, if you join us we can sing together!! Don't tell me you haven't missed that!
Yeah but when the real jams come on I have to ride at warp speed to hear them....they energize you :eek: and at that point all I see are your lips moving and maybe hear a few faint musical bars :p

yup, pretty sick!!!

What's it work out to be, about 20.6 mph? I wonder if he made any wrong turns or missed any exits (ahem) like we did? :D

at that speed it wouldnt surprise me, but that guy's an animal.....

at that speed it wouldnt surprise me, but that guy's an animal.....

He passed us at CP2, right? Someone, Mary I think, said he was at CP2 but I figure he didn't spend the 20-30 minutes we did there.

yup...i never saw him get off his bike...seriously.....

Where is that sweet, lovely, fun woman? ME...give it a rest, seriously. She's right here...busting her ass to improve on the bike.

The fact that none of us was a "Pro" out there does not mean that no one had an objective when they started that ride. We were obviously out there with different goals on Saturday...I'm not belittling yours, you were out there to have a good time with friends. I was out there to challenge myself to bring in a better time than I had on Butterfield. This wasn't a social ride for me. You said in the thread last week that I was going to pass you and when I finally did (because I had no idea if, when or where it would happen on the course) it was a good benchmark for how I was doing. You can be appalled, but I was being honest about how I felt at that moment.

And I'm sure all the riders on here appreciate your honesty, Brandy. And when you ride your first double century without George pushing you up hills (literally, as you and George have both posted) or on his wheel pulling you (for the vast majority of the ride, as you've posted), then please let us know the results you have out there pushing yourself. Until then, I wish you safe and enjoyable rides with George, and I sincerely wish you the best on your goals. :)

What are the llamas for? Are they pets? Work animals? Boots?
I wish I had one as a pet, personally, but I don't know where I'd put it. :p

at that speed it wouldnt surprise me, but that guy's an animal.....
That he is! I can't imagine pushing that hard for those miles. Amazing.

I wish I had one as a pet, personally, but I don't know where I'd put it. :p


something tells me those things are hi-maintenance.....they have that look about them

I wish I had one as a pet, personally, but I don't know where I'd put it. :p

Ya know, we could've taken a breather outside the Men's Colony if it woulda helped you get off this pet thingy! :D

That he is! I can't imagine pushing that hard for those miles. Amazing.

it kills me that hes in his 40's and kills it that hard....gives me hope! one of these years ill ask him how he does what with being married and working a day job....inspirational!!

something tells me those things are hi-maintenance.....they have that look about them

I don't think they're apartment compatible, sorry ME!

....and I remember big john telling me the other day, he's only been riding for like 3 years!

it kills me that hes in his 40's and kills it that hard....gives me hope! one of these years ill ask him how he does what with being married and working a day job....inspirational!!

Do you know how long he's been riding?

It occurred to me last night while chatting with my wife about this ride that I did my first century in January, which means I did my first century and first double century less than 90 days apart.

....and I remember big john telling me the other day, he's only been riding for like 3 years!

Really? That's fantastic!

amazing

I think CJBRUIN displayed my sentiments in another thread:


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Thanks A....my sentiments exactly...

I congratulate all you crazy people who did this...and will do more of these...more power to ya...you all did an awesome job!!
This just isn't for me...plus I dont think there is a powerful enough light that will last the 24hrs I would need finish..

As I keep saying, the only double for me is a margarita!

....and I remember big john telling me the other day, he's only been riding for like 3 years!
He's also one of the nicest guys as is his wife Sarah. She's an incredible rider as well.

Thanks A....my sentiments exactly...

I congratulate all you crazy people who did this...and will do more of these...more power to ya...you all did an awesome job!!
This just isn't for me...plus I dont think there is a powerful enough light that will last the 24hrs I would need finish..

As I keep saying, the only double for me is a margarita!

Maybe we could get solar powered beacons :rolleyes: cause they would have to last at least 48-72 hours....:eek:

geez you guys.....trust me, if you can do a century and not need cpr at the end, you can do a double....its WAAAAAAAY more mental than physical.

geez you guys.....trust me, if you can do a century and not need cpr at the end, you can do a double....its WAAAAAAAY more mental than physical.

That's true, I think we're all mental!

That's true, I think we're all mental!
:roflmao: Pretty much...:p

It occurred to me last night while chatting with my wife about this ride that I did my first century in January, which means I did my first century and first double century less than 90 days apart.


WOW!!! How cool is that!!!! Great job :D

trac'

That's true, I think we're all mental!



true.....but what are ya gonna do, right?

geez you guys.....trust me, if you can do a century and not need cpr....

I'm out

I'm out

:lol: :lol: Ron thanks to you and Justme for the great idea about the smoothie. It's worked like a charm twice....I even had one last night and I hadn't even ridden :p but seriously it worked....THANKS...You 2 may have single handedly saved the cow population.
I'm going to submit my ride report and interesting pictures from the Cinderella century later today for your viewing pleasure.

maybe this year....next year ron, next year....youll see.....itll start calling to you after a few more centuries...quietly and first and then louder....

It occurred to me last night while chatting with my wife about this ride that I did my first century in January, which means I did my first century and first double century less than 90 days apart.

It's a great feeling isn't it? I did the exact same thing back in 1994. I did my very first century, the Solvang Century, and three months later did my very first double century, The Grand Tour. :D

:lol: :lol: Ron thanks to you and Justme for the great idea about the smoothie. It's worked like a charm twice....I even had one last night and I hadn't even ridden :p but seriously it worked....THANKS...You 2 may have single handedly saved the cow population.
I'm going to submit my ride report and interesting pictures from the Cinderella century later today for your viewing pleasure.

Yes, please. And I'm going to pinch you when I see you if you keep up the slum talk about yourself. You are a very strong rider, woman, and you look gorgeous before, during and after any ride. I don't think I've ever seen you sweat. Oh, and you have nice breath. :D

Oh, and you have nice breath. :D

I still wanna know how you know about this??? :p

I still wanna know how you know about this??? :p

Well I'm certainly not telling :D

I still wanna know how you know about this??? :p
I rode next to her on the river path and she was singing...it was like mint daisies, that breath of hers, I tell ya! ;) :p Now my breath on the other hand...:D

maybe this year....next year ron, next year....youll see.....itll start calling to you after a few more centuries...quietly and first and then louder....

Oh, it's already calling. I'm squashing that for now though. I've got some double metrics scheduled this year, and next year I'll be looking to do 1+ of the KOM series, so I'm really focusing more on climbing this year.

After that, I'll reconsider these doubles. I need to get a LOT more comfortable on the bike though. I'm gold for about 5 hours, then I just feel pain. I expect that'll subside as I put on the miles. Til then, it's just not worth the thought.

Someone pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee take M.E. back to the Mens Colony. :p

Someone pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee take M.E. back to the Mens Colony. :p
+1 PLEASE. :p

Maybe we could get solar powered beacons :rolleyes: cause they would have to last at least 48-72 hours....:eek:


Solar powered blender maybe...
48-72...my butt hurts just thinking about it

It's a great feeling isn't it? I did the exact same thing back in 1994. I did my very first century, the Solvang Century, and three months later did my very first double century, The Grand Tour. :D

It really is a great feeling. I looked back at that goals thread, and I wanted to do a double towards the end of the year. I have to give Mary a lot, I mean A LOT, of credit for me finishing this double. If it wasn't for her telling me I could complete it, I never would've signed up or attempted it. Even though I still didn't really believe I'd be able to do it, I mean my longest ride was only 105 miles or so and I really suffered towards the end, her confidence in me kept me going and kept me from backing out, which I thought of doing many times during the week leading up to it.

It really is a great feeling. I looked back at that goals thread, and I wanted to do a double towards the end of the year. I have to give Mary a lot, I mean A LOT, of credit for me finishing this double. If it wasn't for her telling me I could complete it, I never would've signed up or attempted it. Even though I still didn't really believe I'd be able to do it, I mean my longest ride was only 105 miles or so and I really suffered towards the end, her confidence in me kept me going and kept me from backing out, which I thought of doing many times during the week leading up to it.

That's very sweet of you, John,:o but YOU rode that puppy (and very strong might I add). And let me repeat, you and the other men could have finished sooner had you guys not been there keeping me going. I'm not as fast as you guys, especially on the hills and...well...there is this whole llamma picture taking thing I've just got to do...:p

That's very sweet of you, John,:o but YOU rode that puppy (and very strong might I add). And let me repeat, you and the other men could have finished sooner had you guys not been there keeping me going. I'm not as fast as you guys, especially on the hills and...well...there is this whole llamma picture taking thing I've just got to do...:p

If I had been signed up to ride it and you weren't coming, it's quite possible that I would've backed out. However, now that you've helped me pop my cherry, I see quite a few doubles that I didn't think I'd be able to do this year as being achievable.

If I had been signed up to ride it and you weren't coming, it's quite possible that I would've backed out. However, now that you've helped me pop my cherry, I see quite a few doubles that I didn't think I'd be able to do this year as being achievable.
Two words...EASTERN SIERRA! :D

hellz yeah!

Two words...EASTERN SIERRA! :D

Oh, Easter Sierra is definitely doable. I think it also helps that the route is pretty and engaging. I have started looking at other doubles, though, like the Central Coast as possible, too.

hellz yeah!
Now, I just have to sweet talk Joel into riding it...:o