Charity Events - Indianapolis Team Stormcrowe 2009: We're ready to go!

And it's now up and running. Here's my personal page for Tour de Cure, Indianapolis, for 2009!

http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/TDC265568030?px=3127592&pg=personal&fr_id=5597&et=9PYvpePfCibKu2K29IkdgA..&s_tafId=219246

There's the usual link if you want to join up with Team Stormcrowe for the ride. We'll welcome you happily! Last years members are of course, welcome as well. I'll be setting up a deal for out of town members at a motel near the track again this year as well, but not the Brickyard Crossing, unfortunately, since it's not going to be there. I'm going to set up something that's within riding distance from the track, though.

Great news Tom :)

I've just sent an email request to the Tour folks to switch me from an individual over to Team Stormcrowe. I told them you would vouch for me if they had any questions. :D

Denny

Great news Tom :)

I've just sent an email request to the Tour folks to switch me from an individual over to Team Stormcrowe. I told them you would vouch for me if they had any questions. :D

Denny

Cool, since there is a St Louis Chapter of Team Stormcrowe, now, as well, specify
"Indianapolis Team Stormcrowe 2009"

I also just sent them an email requesting to join the team!

And, I just got my first donation! The member (You know who you are) that did it has my appreciation for getting the ball rolling. :D Thanks Bro!

I wonder who it was. :innocent:

Nah, it was me. But only 25 bucks. :crash: I know in times like these not everyone can afford to chip in, but everyone who can afford to should consider making a donation. This is a very good cause, and one that I am sure is near and dear to a lot of people. Diabetes is becoming more and more rampant in modern times.

I hope I can make it down for the event, but it's hard to say what my availability will be at that point.

Cool, since there is a St Louis Chapter of Team Stormcrowe, now, as well, specify
"Indianapolis Team Stormcrowe 2009"

It should go directly to the Indy event. You have to put which event it concerns (via dropdown) beforehand on the email page. So I'll keep my fingers crossed it went the right way. :D

What happened to the Crossing? I can't remember, but is there a Hampton anywhere near the track? If anyone else has a USAC license, we get 10% off. On another note, I am proud to say Team Stormcrowe has two official members now, & the requirement for the team is to join us one week afterwards of the St. Louis TDC at the track!

Here's what happened. :(

http://www.insideindianabusiness.com/newsitem.asp?ID=33056

By the way, here's the page for Team Stormcrowe, Indianappolis:


http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR?pg=team&fr_id=5597&team_id=349339

Click the join link. :D

Here's what happened. :(

Seems to me they basically want to lease the property to one of the chains, and have them build the new one. Of course I'm kind of reading between the lines on that, but it makes sense. I can see suites going in place of regular rooms, which would be nice. Of course that does us absolutely no good this year.

I'm getting bids now from Hotels and Motels. I'll get us a deal, no worries. :D

Last year was a Blast for me.

Join me on The Track at a 17 MPH Pace.
That will be my Top Speed.
You won't Burn Out at that speed.

Last year was a Blast for me.

Join me on The Track at a 17 MPH Pace.
That will be my Top Speed.
You won't Burn Out at that speed.
I hope I can keep up with ya! we have a 60 degree day tomorrow, maybe I'll get a good 25 miles in. work commute.

I'm a confirmed team member!

I'm a confirmed team member!

Cool. Ride Slow and Safe till you get stronger.

I'm a confirmed team member!

Me too! Five members makes us official if I remember right. :) :thumb:

I won't be able to attend this year. I want to wish everyone luck in the training and fund raising efforts :thumb: .

I won't be able to attend this year. I want to wish everyone luck in the training and fund raising efforts :thumb: .

Shoot, I was looking forward to seeing you again and hearing about the racing. :(

I was also looking forward to seeing everyone again. The team made me feel very at ease for my first time riding with that many people. I will definately planning on the event in the future.

My racing while completely enjoyable is coming to an end due to lack of participation in my area. That is why I must miss the event this year. I will be in Ohio at a Grand National race. I've been racing for over 32 years. I don't know how much longer I'll be competitive against the 18 year old thundercats so I'm really trying for a Grand National event win. Hopefully I get it since I'm making the choice to miss Indy.

I also would opted to do the St. Louis event the week before but have another event that takes priority. My lady's son is going into the Marines that weekend so I will be in California.

So I take this year off and come back stronger in the future :D . I have joined a health club so combined with the way I trained last year, my goal is to complete the 100 mile event on my next attempt.

Well, we'll just have to see you next year, then. :D

how do i donate to your team? My grandma and grandpa have diabetes and they've had it for a few years now and I would love to support your cause. I also wish i could ride with you guys but it's a bit far for me! If i still lived in Columbus, OH i would join you guys but well, maybe next time!

I have a link in my signature, It goes to my donation page. :D

Look below. ;)

Welcome Philcycle to Indianapolis Home Chapter for Team Stormcrowe for this year....

Welcome back, Phil!

How about some tips and advice for the first timers? Can we wear camelbaks? Do we run the entire track? some guys where I work were saying "good luck getting up those banked, 15 degree turns", I didn't think Indy had the high banks like Daytona or Rockingham. What should we do to prepare the night before,-eat,drink(obviously get plenty of sleep) I don't want to take any #2 breaks during the AM like most guys I know do.

How about some tips and advice for the first timers? Can we wear camelbaks? Do we run the entire track? some guys where I work were saying "good luck getting up those banked, 15 degree turns", I didn't think Indy had the high banks like Daytona or Rockingham. What should we do to prepare the night before,-eat,drink(obviously get plenty of sleep) I don't want to take any #2 breaks during the AM like most guys I know do.

It ain't hard, and the track is smooth, and the banks are gentle. :D You won't need a camelback, really, since you're never going to be further that 1.75 miles from water, gatorade, or Hammer Heed or snacksat any time on the track.

Night before, plenty of sleep, a good carby dinner, and relax. Start out hydrated and stay that way. :D

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o260/TomStormcrowe/Tuor%20de%20Cure%202009/FractalRider.png

How about some tips and advice for the first timers? Can we wear camelbaks? Do we run the entire track? some guys where I work were saying "good luck getting up those banked, 15 degree turns", I didn't think Indy had the high banks like Daytona or Rockingham. What should we do to prepare the night before,-eat,drink(obviously get plenty of sleep) I don't want to take any #2 breaks during the AM like most guys I know do.

Indy's banking is 9 degrees, and that's only in the corners. You'll be coming into them off the 0 degree straights, so you can actually gain momentum if you work them right coming off the turns. Personally I found the bottom of the track the place to be last year. Plus it's the shortest way around any track :D

I'm with Tom on leaving the camelback for another day. You'll never run short of water on this road. Smoothest dang road I ever did ride on I tell ya'! It's really a great time, and I've been chomping at the bit to get back there.

Denny

By the way, here's this years Jersey Graphic that I'm thinking about....

Feedback?

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o260/TomStormcrowe/Tuor%20de%20Cure%202009/FractalRiderJerseyGraphic.png

Let's welcome David to Team Stormcrowe!

Tentative 2009 Jersey design, from Voler....

What y'all think?

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o260/TomStormcrowe/Tuor%20de%20Cure%202009/100_0221.jpg

Tom, what date is it? Depending on the date, I'd love to be on the team to do 50 miles...

June 13th, it's a Saturday. There's a team Join link on my personal page in my sig

Tentative 2009 Jersey design, from Voler....

What y'all think?

I like the jersey, but I have trouble reading the lettering within the design. Of course, this just may be my bad eyesight :D

Let's welcome David to Team Stormcrowe!

Welcome to the team David! We're glad to have ya' aboard. :thumb:

Phil, good to have ya' back again to beat the track. :D

Jerry, sorry to hear you can't make it :( Go out & win that race!!

Mickey, hope you can join us for the fun!! :D

Denny

I like the jersey, but I have trouble reading the lettering within the design. Of course, this just may be my bad eyesight :D

It's the low resolution....it's a screenshot from the voler site.

I see the start time for the ride is 7:30. How long are they going to give us to finish the 100 miles?

I quit an hour early last year because I had 35 miles to go and I'm not that fast:( I forget how long we had last year.

I see the start time for the ride is 7:30. How long are they going to give us to finish the 100 miles?

I quit an hour early last year because I had 35 miles to go and I'm not that fast:( I forget how long we had last year.

6 1/2 hours

I see the start time for the ride is 7:30. How long are they going to give us to finish the 100 miles?

I quit an hour early last year because I had 35 miles to go and I'm not that fast:( I forget how long we had last year.

Last Year 2 PM

Well, just got to bump my goal a bit! :D

I cant afford to purchase a nice road bike, so I've been selling plasma to buy parts for a 25 yr old Schwinn World. It has been powder coated a vivid icy blue. I just ordered 44cm drop bars, and a stem to mount to a threaded to threadless adapter that I'm also building in the machine shop I work in. It's ironic how my blood is literally going into the instrument that will hopefully make a difference in someone's life when Diabetes is eventually cured. Both my parents died recently, not from the Disease, but mom had it, and some of dads family had it, plus my best friend at the time's mom passed away when we were in high school, from it. I don't ever want the Disease to affect me any more than it already has. Seeing my mom and grandma having to give themselves injections when I was young was pretty traumatic, I was in the hospital several times from birth to fix my cleft lip and palate, (which still needs finished) so being in the presence of "sharps" was a nightmare.
When I sit in the chair at the plasma clinic, I dont get nervous about the pain, I ignore it, instead, I think about the hurt my mom must've felt, and that makes me want to do more. I cant wait to be at that track this yr, and next yr, and so on......... gonna be a blast!

Excellent! I have a Sun Tour Rear derraileur somewhere if you need it. It's an older 5 or six speed range, long cage. GT if I remember correctly (The design Shimano more or less cloned.) Let me know if you need it. I can probably come up with a saddle as well.

Thank you Tom, But I have all of the parts there, just upgrading a few, I'm going with the threadless setup cause I believe its stronger than the old school goose neck, going with 44cm bars will put more stress on the old setup. New wheels are next!

Welcome to the team, Mark...

I signed up as an individual rider, as I'm not much of a team player. I look forward to the ride!!!! Death to diabetes!!!!

Lance

Good to have ya aboard, Mark :thumb:

I signed up as an individual rider, as I'm not much of a team player. I look forward to the ride!!!! Death to diabetes!!!!

Lance

I'm sure we'll see you there Lance. Don't be shy, we don't bite. :D

Get on the Team Lance, Its my first yr too! First time attempt at a century. We can do it!

The more the merrier!

We need you on the team Lance.

I am contemplating riding from South Bend to Indianapolis the Thursday before the event. IF, and thats a big IF I can convince my wife to travel that evening BY HERSELF by car, the same route to meet me there about the same time. (she has a Garmin as will I)and, does anyone know if it's legal to travel along US31 or does someone have a better, alternative route, I'm all ears! its just a thought right now, cause certainly money plays a big part of this. and hopefuly by then we'll still be employed. :)