Great Lakes - RAIN Update

voldemort, you are on it. helmet and a good song (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETkVYejttqs)to hum are key.

later.

this one is better http://cuppycake.ytmnd.com/

elmo or this for aham23 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuK2A1ZqoWs).

later.

csa

can't post

will be arriving in the AM from Indianapolis. What time should I arrive to allow for adequate time to get my packet and be ready to roll? Should I leave most of the packet stuff with my driver? (She will be heading back to Indianapolis)..When will I receive the jersey that I ordered?

The other issue is the starting placement in the pack. I want to roll around 16/17/18 the whole way. Should I place myself in the back of the pack and hope to run into a group that will be doing this speed? I am coming by myself so I don't have any sort of crew that I have established to ride with.

Thanks,
Alex

Sorry to break up the post.. for some reason it wouldn't let me reply with any sort of lengthy statement.

maxlstylee - you want to be ready and at the start line by 6:30am. ready as in ready to ride. the ride starts fast. with a 1000 riders rolling out groups form and you really fly without over extending yourself.

we started 15 to 20 rows from the front last year. it was the perfect spot and i expect we do the same tomorrow. look for us. the BFNIC jersey (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=348938&highlight=jersey)should be well represented.

later.

Finally I can post and pm again.....more later

more what? i cant work (well that's the obvious) knowing there is more. could be more. should be more....

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2119/2658604276_268bca78b9_b.jpg

love this pic. we are on the left side. say 20 rows back. about 5 rows in front of that van parked on the left in the picture.

good times.

later.

Wow. I'm lined up next to Shider in that photo. Talk about ambitious.



Have fun out there this year, everyone!

Tomorrows forecast is rain, boys and girls. 60% chance of precipitation.
Temp at 83F. Winds SSW at 10-20mph.

Are you carrying a full day's worth, or is someone SAG'ing for you? !


We have SAG, so I don't have to carry it all from the start.

I got a new helmet, which is very comfortable and fits great. A friend of mine recommended it a "Uvex"

Also got some new sunglasses. Got the thumbs up from my son who said "Those are cool"....of course he had too add "Too cool for you, Mom" :rolleyes:

Got some Oreos for the SAG wagon.

Roasted up some coffee as a gift for the drivers. Gotta be good to those kind folks!

Now I am wishing I had replaced my tires, which are looking a little ragged in places.

c'est la vie!

godspeed!

Colleen

how 'bout this cheery little ditty for the last 20 miles?

:p

The black cloud crossed my mind
Blue mist round my soul
Feel so suicidal
Even hate my rock and roll wanna die
Yeah, wanna die
If I ain't dead already
Ooh, girl you know the reason why

:lol: Touche' Now there's a woman who knows her Beatles songs.

Tomorrows forecast is rain, boys and girls. 60% chance of precipitation.
Temp at 83F. Winds SSW at 10-20mph.


i will take rain and a 20 mph tailwind. :thumb:

later.

I've ridden in total downpours for over an hour before. Highly overrated.

Wow. I'm lined up next to Shider in that photo. Talk about ambitious.



Have fun out there this year, everyone!


+1

and awaaaayyyyy we go! Have a safe ride folks. See you in Richmond!

Made it! Starship Psimet has rolled in with aham, voldemort, and scummer (in addition to Mrs psimet and little psimet). We met up with JT1 at dinner. Look forward to seeing everyone at the start. We'll be there at 6:15.

We're going as far up as possible in line. C'yall there.

Just want to say good luck and happy riding to all RAIN riders. :)

For all those that made it through RAIN today - fantastic job and perserverance. The weather today was about as crappy as it can be for a long day's ride. Strong rains to start followed by hot, muggy afternoon. I was looking to get out early myself today until we saw the radar at what was coming to Indy (and already raining on the RAIN riders) and it was moving really slow. Then later after working inside instead, I went out and was punched by the humidity and just thought, "Glad I'm not trying to ride RAIN." Good job!

Total 163miles (i missed a turn in my delirious state and had to turn back after I finally realized no markings or other rider on the road after 1.5miles)
Ride time: 8h29m29s

I'm too tired to elaborate further. More tomorrow. But a big thanks go out to Mrs. Psimet for driving and SAGing and Psimet junior for keeping it real :D

There have been worse one's, but this one ranks up there.

I just got back :eek:

Don't think I am doing the TT.

Rain, flat, dehydration/cramps, poor fueling, extreme heat, today had it all.

Well....4 down. I don't know how many more of these I can do under the "normal" conditions. Last year obviously doesn't count.

There have been worse one's, but this one ranks up there.

I just got back :eek:

Don't think I am doing the TT.

Rain, flat, dehydration/cramps, poor fueling, extreme heat, today had it all.

Well....4 down. I don't know how many more of these I can do under the "normal" conditions. Last year obviously doesn't count.


at least a little test drive is in order?? ;)

later.

Clock time: 11:11
Saddle time: 9:44
Soggy sock time: 5:00
Flat tires: 0 (lucky me!)
God bless my wife (aka The RAIN-MILF) for putting up with me and my silly cycling activities!!!

Ride time: 9:53

Was pretty neat.. and awful at the same time. Around the lunch break I was ready for it to be finished. I didn't eat enough for the after lunch leg and I felt it right around the big hill that curved around. That was not too much fun at all. After dinner was fairly simple though. Cruisin around 18/19 for most of the time. I feel pretty sore today. My feet, hamstrings, butt are sore for sure.

Overall it was a great experience. Man it was a long way. I was fortunate enough to not have any flat tires as well. I had just purchased new tires a week earlier so I figured I would be ok.

The rain in the beginning of the race was beautiful. I wish it had sprinkled a little more during the day.
Thanks to everyone for coming out and making a memorable experience. It was pretty neat leaving every rest stop and always having someone to ride with (I came solo).

Take care,
Alex

Clock time: 10:01
Ride time: 9:33

This was my first time at RAIN. I'll definitely be back next year! Met a lot of great people. Special thanks to my wife for providing SAG support while trying to photograph the event! It was nice being able to have the specific food/drinks that I wanted, when I needed them.

I made it!

I did not reveal to my riding partners until the very last that the longest ride I had done this year was only 65 miles. I could barely admit it to myself. I felt woefully under-prepared.

My ride time was 9:57. Not sure about my clock time, but we rolled in at 7:30pm

I actually DID cry (it's ok, I'm a girl!) during the last 10 miles or so. Just a brief little burst of tears (no one saw me, at least I THINK no one saw me) when I realized I was actually going to do this thing.

I ran a marathon (just once) in the past and this effort felt just as grueling and the accomplishment just as sweet.

I was blessed to be riding w/very competent cyclists all along the way. Our SAG drivers were THE absolute best. Those little refreshment stops really helped.

I thought the hardest part was the loop around Indy. I was really suffering, but pressed on.

I'm terribly sleep deprived right now. I got home around 2:30 am, and was up and at 'em for church this morning.

Looking forward to reading more ride reports.

God bless you all, especially those who rode, cherish your accomplishment!

Colleen

well i didn't ride, but i live on the southside of indy off of banta rd. and decided to come out and watch some of you go by. one person flatted right by my house... so i gave out a tube and brought my pump for support (easier than their co2 cartridges). helped someone get back on the road fairly quickly. nj everyone! i had a 5k to run that morning and a mile race in ohio to run that evening... unfortunately no time for biking :(