Charity Events - Tour de Cure, 2008! Team Stormcrowe rides again!

Here's a very small taste of the video I got at TdC. I'll have a downloadable 34 minute version soon. I'm in the process of the upload now.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mk46M8vR7cE


EDIT:GAAH, the file is too big!

Here's a very small taste of the video I got at TdC. I'll have a downloadable 34 minute version soon. I'm in the process of the upload now.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mk46M8vR7cE


EDIT:GAAH, the file is too big!

550 slow riders in front of The 100 Milers made for a very slow start,
Nice video and love the sound track.
Thanks

Just want to say HI! to everyone I met on Saturday. I rode a little with Bev, 10 spoke and Tom. It was an awesome day and what a bike path...only a few trucks(lol). I ended up doing 41 laps (had to catch my mate on her final lap). Great Job Indianopolis ADA and all the volunteers. We had a great day. I will send some of my pics when I can.

Good to meet you as well....

By the way, the music is "Bicycle", from Brian Sorrell and the Blue Smoke Band. Brian is a fellow BFer and was nice enough to grant me a use license for the tune. :D

Also, Trader Joes got me at the 12 second point in this short vid they put up!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG-7CSgcBKg&feature=related

550 slow riders in front of The 100 Milers made for a very slow start,
Nice video and love the sound track.
Thanks

While it indeed made for a slow start it was a good way of warming up those ol' legs before hammering down the other 99 miles around the track :)

Nice vid, Tom!

Monday 6/16/08 It was Great to be back in Indiana.
The BF riders are fine folks.
Came up short 5.8 miles. Computer time 6 hr 9 min riding, Took 2 pit stops of 4 min each.
Too old and slow.
Next year, we could pace line at 17 to 18 mph and all make the 100 miles.
Awesome smooth track ride.
9:00 AM on my way back to Texas.
Fred

Fred, safe travels, my friend, and it was fantastic to meet you!

As to too old and too slow.....Man, you're a monster out there. :eek: I think you did a stunning job!

Just want to say HI! to everyone I met on Saturday. I rode a little with Bev, 10 spoke and Tom. It was an awesome day and what a bike path...only a few trucks(lol). I ended up doing 41 laps (had to catch my mate on her final lap). Great Job Indianopolis ADA and all the volunteers. We had a great day. I will send some of my pics when I can.

It was nice to meet you, John. I was a little startled when someone who wasn't wearing the Stormcrowe team jersey called out my name:)

Welcome to my world, Bev ;)

It happens to me nearly every ride I'm on. :D It's actually pretty fun. :D

It was nice to meet you, John. I was a little startled when someone who wasn't wearing the Stormcrowe team jersey called out my name:)

I was a little startled when someone who wasn't wearing the Stormcrowe team jersey called out my name:)

And those were sharp looking jerseys as well.

Thank you each for sharing your experience on Saturday, in my thoughts, as the weather turn out very good up north here as well, made it a nice day for a wedding, so wife would not let me ride.:o

Welcome to my world, Bev ;)

It happens to me nearly every ride I'm on. :D It's actually pretty fun. :D

I have a similar situation with the cycling club. I'm the social director and my photo is on the website. Many people recognize me at club events and unfortunately I have no idea who they are until they introduce themselves.

Monday 6/16/08 It was Great to be back in Indiana.
The BF riders are fine folks.
Came up short 5.8 miles. Computer time 6 hr 9 min riding, Took 2 pit stops of 4 min each.
Too old and slow.
Next year, we could pace line at 17 to 18 mph and all make the 100 miles.
Awesome smooth track ride.
9:00 AM on my way back to Texas.
Fred

Have a safe trip back, Fred. It was nice meeting you and all the other folks.

A pace line sounds good. It sure would have helped in the headwinds. Even this old slow rider was able to hit 17-18 with the tailwinds we had:) I made stops every 20 miles and spent way too much time off the bike:o

WOW - looking at the pictures and video's – definitely time to put the boss on notice for helping me miss my flight up that way. Will really have to try harder to get up that way next year. Will do my pennance century this weekend.

There's a couple folks ahead of us at the start
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o175/TrekDen/DennysIndyPics006-1.jpg
Phil anxiously awaits the starting gun!
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o175/TrekDen/DennysIndyPics007.jpg
Beverly, making sure I know the next turn goes to the left!! She seemed to know the route off by heart, and never once refered to her cue sheet!! :D
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o175/TrekDen/DennysIndyPics020.jpg
Jerry leading me through the short chute between turns 3 & 4!! Thanks for the pull!! :D
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o175/TrekDen/DennysIndyPics018-1.jpg
The crossing of The Yard of Bricks! Check out the Micro-Grooves were even in the bricks. Pretty Cool Stuff!!
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o175/TrekDen/DennysIndyPics027.jpg

More to come when Photobucket cooperates a little better.

Well, I guess you all figured I made it home safe-n-sound. Had one heck of a good time with you folks, and plan to do it again next year. Plan to train more for it also! Only got 27 laps down this time for 67.5 miles, but really enjoyed riding on that super smooth surface. Heck, I even passed a truck a few times out there on the track.

Had a blast, and looking for more fun,

Denny

I already have the date for 2009! It's June 13, a Saturday! Plan ahead, folks!

As I promised -

The make shift group shot - I do have this in a much larger file, If anyone wants to blow it up or frame it
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c110/Quadrajet/TDC%20Indy%202008/PICT0986.jpg

The calm before the storm
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c110/Quadrajet/TDC%20Indy%202008/PICT0984.jpg

Victory at last
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c110/Quadrajet/TDC%20Indy%202008/PICT0996.jpg

Coludn't have gotten this shot better if we tried - 6 feet between me & the trophy at the museum
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c110/Quadrajet/TDC%20Indy%202008/PICT0946.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c110/Quadrajet/TDC%20Indy%202008/PICT1000.jpg
More later if we can get the card reader to work...

Good to meet you as well....

By the way, the music is "Bicycle", from Brian Sorrell and the Blue Smoke Band. Brian is a fellow BFer and was nice enough to grant me a use license for the tune. :D

Also, Trader Joes got me at the 12 second point in this short vid they put up!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG-7CSgcBKg&feature=related

Look fast, & I think I'm at the 10 second spot!

Look fast, & I think I'm at the 10 second spot!

Yep, that's you at the 10 second spot. ;)

ahhhhh....but while most were out trying to get there or doing the TdC, others were just out riding naked.

http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid271530143/bctid1610678013 (http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid271530143/bctid1610678013)

interesting option...

Well, it would save the cost of a team jersey.....;)

A few more -

Bev in action
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c110/Quadrajet/TDC%20Indy%202008/PICT0991.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c110/Quadrajet/TDC%20Indy%202008/PICT0993.jpg

Alternate team shot
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c110/Quadrajet/TDC%20Indy%202008/PICT0985.jpg

BEV! Bend those elbows!

BEV! Bend those elbows!

They're usually bent:o

I may have been stretching the back and neck. I'm seriously considering putting some aerobars on the bike for just this type of ride. It would give me another riding position and a chance to stretch.

I spent the previous evening studying the route:p


Beverly, making sure I know the next turn goes to the left!! She seemed to know the route off by heart, and never once refered to her cue sheet!! :D
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o175/TrekDen/DennysIndyPics020.jpg

Kudos to Chad! He did an excellent job on the photography.

I look forward to riding with him next year.

They're usually bent:o

I may have been stretching the back and neck. I'm seriously considering putting some aerobars on the bike for just this type of ride. It would give me another riding position and a chance to stretch.

You Know How to ride.
You Could Teach others.
Sorry we didn't spent more time riding and talking.
Maybe next year.

You Know How to ride.
You Could Teach others.
Sorry we didn't spent more time riding and talking.
Maybe next year.

Thanks. I do teach kids and first time riders in my volunteer position with the local park district. The kids are the best - they're so eager to learn how to ride. On a ride last year I told a 7 year old he should say "Passing on your left" when overtaking someone on the trail. He rode beside me the whole ride (8 miles) and didn't miss one time:)

I'm looking forward to next year.

I may have been stretching the back and neck. I'm seriously considering putting some aerobars on the bike for just this type of ride. It would give me another riding position and a chance to stretch.

Aero bars can be a life saver - My hands always 'fall asleep' while on the drops too long, but stretching out and putting the weight on my forearms rather than hands/wrists for just a few minutes revives them every time.

I rest on my elbows on my regular drop bars!

I rest on my elbows on my regular drop bars!

Until recently i could barley get into my drops cause of the beer gut. It is getting fairly comfortable now. but I have a question, does it feel as stable when you are down in the drops. I might just not be used to it.

I prefer it in the drops as far as handling goes. I don't know if it really handles better...it just feels sportier to me.

Until recently i could barley get into my drops cause of the beer gut. It is getting fairly comfortable now. but I have a question, does it feel as stable when you are down in the drops. I might just not be used to it.

Riding in the drops will help the gut go away.
Have you done much standing while you pedal?
It helps increase control and balance.

Until recently i could barley get into my drops cause of the beer gut. It is getting fairly comfortable now. but I have a question, does it feel as stable when you are down in the drops. I might just not be used to it.

For me at least it's more stable in the drops than on the breaks/shifters, just don't have the same quickness to respond if you need to break...just a bit, but it can make a difference. Aero's are probably worst for stability, and having to change position before breaking makes a real difference....again...all just my opinion, but I'm sure at least some others are in the same boat.

Riding in the drops will help the gut go away.
Have you done much standing while you pedal?
It helps increase control and balance.

I do that in my spinner group. I feel fine all the time it is just a comparison thing. but I will try standing some while riding, good for the legs.

For me at least it's more stable in the drops than on the breaks/shifters, just don't have the same quickness to respond if you need to break...just a bit, but it can make a difference. Aero's are probably worst for stability, and having to change position before breaking makes a real difference....again...all just my opinion, but I'm sure at least some others are in the same boat.

well it is kinda nice to at least have the option.

I hate to see this thread slip away - who's voting for which rest stop as their favorite? BTW - major video issues. Should have something together by the beginning of July, hopefully.

I hate to see this thread slip away - who's voting for which rest stop as their favorite? BTW - major video issues. Should have something together by the beginning of July, hopefully.

Hi Phil, We won't go away.
You Control won't allow Private E-Mails, is that your request.
Fred

I hate to see this thread slip away - who's voting for which rest stop as their favorite? BTW - major video issues. Should have something together by the beginning of July, hopefully.

I'm looking forward to the video.

I'm voting for Trader Joe's stop....the people were great!

I got mail from tour de cure last week asking me about it as I am sure all of you did. I think a century on the road would be much nicer than on the track. I did not get there in time for the first one hundred, but I think I would not have wanted to do it anyway. You guys think a century on the road would be more fun?

I got mail from tour de cure last week asking me about it as I am sure all of you did. I think a century on the road would be much nicer than on the track. I did not get there in time for the first one hundred, but I think I would not have wanted to do it anyway. You guys think a century on the road would be more fun?

Keep the 100 miles on The Track.
I want to complete 500 miles before I die.
100 complete, 400 to go.
Rode 413 miles on roads last week. The Track is So Nice.

Keep the 100 miles on The Track.
I want to complete 500 miles before I die.
100 complete, 400 to go.
Rode 413 miles on roads last week. The Track is So Nice.

just thought I would ask.

I hate to break it to you but...
100 complete + 413 last week, you can die now.:roflmao2:

just thought I would ask.

I hate to break it to you but...
100 complete + 413 last week, you can die now.:roflmao2:

Too Young to die yet. Might just get run down from a dump truck or cell phone driver where I ride each week.
The Track is a 100 Milers Heaven.

Keep the 100 miles on The Track.


I loved the track. With a little more training and less time spent at the rest stops I might come closer to 100:)

I loved the track. With a little more training and less time spent at the rest stops I might come closer to 100:)

You looked like an experienced rider with a good bike and fit to it.
You have to drink and eat while riding.
I made two 4 minute stops to refill bottles and visit Porto cans.. 1st at 33 miles, 2nd 66 miles.
Four @ 24 oz bottles of Gatorade, 3 @ 16 oz cans of Slim Light w 40 mg of caffeine added.
5 @140 calorie Fruit Bars. one banana. Two GU gels with caffeine, Two hammer gels.
One bottle of water. Shift to a high gear and stand up to pedal. Increases blood flow.
My legs were getting tired toward the end. Felt good other wise.
Pratice to see how long or far you can ride without stopping.
If you can do 33 miles you have it in hand.

Any Stormcrowe members for a great charity ride in the Tampa area?

8-9 Nov - back to back centuries is the plan so far. Weather that time of year down here is still great no real need to move to indoor training here :thumb:

I wish I could, I'll be getting toward the end of the semester, though and likely buried prepping for finals.

WOW....

Team Stormcrowe $4,220

Made the top ten list of those groups riding. Way to go folks!

weren t we suppose to get cookies or something?

weren t we suppose to get cookies or something?

You didn't get your's yet? :p While I'm here, the TDC 2009 site is up, but we need to have the team added to the team list. Never too early to start pan handling! I guess we'll have to make up a new post too, huh.