Great Lakes - RAIN Update

So it's 10-11 weeks away. Who's in for sure? Who's a maybe? Who's lined up lodging and looking to split expenses by room-sharing? These are important details before I commit myself (I know many of you think I should have been committed long ago:rolleyes:). Any vanpooling? carpooling being considered?

I'm in. I have a minivan with a bicycle hitch for 4 bikes and so does Psi. Last year we rode down with Psi.

Hmmm ... I'm thinking I'm likely.

I'm in for sure. I like collecting the keychains. Forecast looks like scattered showers and rainbows if you believe the jersey, and the jersey's never been wrong. I'd offer to split a hotel and carpool, but my family is SAG'ing again so we're already full. I think they enjoy Texas Roadhouse the night before, and Olive Garden right after more than leapfrogging me all day.

i've never done this ride, nor even considered it due to the logistics...psi, do you have room for me this year?

I'm riding RAIN this year. Don't need lodging since my parent's live reasonably near the start. My brother is coming from AZ to ride this year!

I think my husband is sagging for my brother....My mom will be on babysitting duty with the kids which leaves me on my own across Indiana.

Just pack up my baked potatoes and go! :D

Just pack up my baked potatoes and go! :D

I think I may add some sweet potatoes into my rotation this year!

I'm in...now that I know Scummer is in, and can pull me in the last 30-40+ miles (or was it a lot more than that?). I'm putting in a bid to ride down with Psi (or Scummer, if you end up driving too). I'm also up for splitting the cost of a hotel if anyone's interested. And I don't even snore unless I've had too many beers.:D

May have to change my signature to "Riders on the Storm" if we have a repeat of last year's start.

I think I may add some sweet potatoes into my rotation this year!

Sweet potatoes? Sweet potatoes! We don't need no stinkin' sweet potatoes! SHOT BLOCKS! SHOT BLOCKS! SHOT BLOCKS! (I can never find the potatoes with caffeine in them):thumb:

I don't know what my formal plans are yet. I have done this the last 4 years in a row and am kind of feeling the "been there, done that" feeling about it.....but....I DO love doing it.

I will say I am tentative as of now. I have the van. Julie will most likely be available. If needed we can stay at my parents place in Indy.....

We've got some time to figure it all out.

As of now let's assume I have room - Scummer, Volde, Niets, aham have dibbs so far.....;)

I don't know what my formal plans are yet. I have done this the last 4 years in a row and am kind of feeling the "been there, done that" feeling about it.....but....I DO love doing it.

I will say I am tentative as of now. I have the van. Julie will most likely be available. If needed we can stay at my parents place in Indy.....

We've got some time to figure it all out.

As of now let's assume I have room - Scummer, Volde, Niets, aham have dibbs so far.....;)

yeah, but you aint never done it as Racer Psi.......so been there done that, but how about been there, going again, sub 8, smoke that.....jus sayin. later.

Sweet potatoes? Sweet potatoes! We don't need no stinkin' sweet potatoes! SHOT BLOCKS! SHOT BLOCKS! SHOT BLOCKS! (I can never find the potatoes with caffeine in them):thumb:

Not even if I add the gooey marshmallow stuff????

I call second behind Scummer. Get us a Rain Train.

And maybe I'll have Julie for sag (which I really don't need but a good excuse to stop and see Lil Psi if he's along).

By the way, I can't believe it's only 10-11 weeks away!

I so wish I was able to do RAIN again this year. I did it last year for the first time and had such a wonderful day. Unfortunately I moved from Indiana to Charleston,SC this year. I decided with a friend to do RAGBRAI instead.

Take care and enjoy the ride.

Alex

[QUOTE=SmokinMiles;8831719]Not even if I add the gooey marshmallow stuff????

I'm picturing riding 100-110 miles or so, and then picking a warm, mushy, sticky, white and orange blob out of a jersey pocket...now where's that smilie for "puking"?:p

Hey ... where do I get my dibs in spaceship Psi?

You just did....assuming I hit it again of course. ;)

I'll be there this year.

hey volde and scum, what was that dump, i mean, fine establishment we stayed in last year? i cant recal the name but liked the location and proximity behind Starbucks. later.

Beats me... I guess it was so meh that I can't even remember it ;)

Maybe the Travelodge? I just remember looking for the cheapest place, figuring I wasn't there for luxury. I was there for pain and suffering.:rolleyes:

I'm definitely, seriously considering possibly riding RAIN this year but I haven't made up my mind yet ;)

I plan to do this ride again this year. I have room for one other rider if interested. I would also like to share a room, however one that is a step up from last year :)

Do the "outta towners" get to chime in? Coming in again this year, along with a friend (& forum member) from Concord, NC, my wife & daughters to SAG & cheer, and also hook up with a friend who recently moved back to IN from nearby. Think my brother in law is coming down again to ride with some of his work buds from Chi. (they were the ones who had the charter bus in '07 at the start for those who might remember). Doing the Drury since I have a big crew in tow. Hope training and riding the mountains here get me ready for the ride. Can't wait!

Do the "outta towners" get to chime in? Coming in again this year, along with a friend (& forum member) from Concord, NC, my wife & daughters to SAG & cheer, and also hook up with a friend who recently moved back to IN from nearby. Think my brother in law is coming down again to ride with some of his work buds from Chi. (they were the ones who had the charter bus in '07 at the start for those who might remember). Doing the Drury since I have a big crew in tow. Hope training and riding the mountains here get me ready for the ride. Can't wait!

Haha, yeah I remember... I was parked across the street from them... RAIN 07 was like 10 weeks into my cycling career and I was like holy crap thats amazing

I plan to do this ride again this year. I have room for one other rider if interested. I would also like to share a room, however one that is a step up from last year :)

Everything is a step up from where we stayed last year, but the price was right, and I think the roaches enjoyed the company.:rolleyes:

I'm definitely, seriously considering possibly riding RAIN this year but I haven't made up my mind yet ;)

If you don't have anyone to ride with, keep following this thread. We have a fairly wide range of rider abilities coming from NW and west 'burbs of Chicago, and anyone's pace will ultimately be determined by how much training time they get in from now until then. But there might be some people you could ride with.

Everything is a step up from where we stayed last year, but the price was right, and I think the roaches enjoyed the company.:rolleyes:

You can run. But you can't hide. I'm onto you. :p

If you don't have anyone to ride with, keep following this thread. We have a fairly wide range of rider abilities coming from NW and west 'burbs of Chicago, and anyone's pace will ultimately be determined by how much training time they get in from now until then. But there might be some people you could ride with.

one can only hope :rolleyes:;)

Having ridden with momof4greatkids on last year's RAIN as well as this year's TOSRV I think she'll be able to pick and choose who to ride with from a wide range of rider abilities. You're always welcome in our group if you don't mind waiting several hours for the rest of us to finish.

Having ridden with momof4greatkids on last year's RAIN as well as this year's TOSRV I think she'll be able to pick and choose who to ride with from a wide range of rider abilities. You're always welcome in our group if you don't mind waiting several hours for the rest of us to finish.

Thank you Michael...I'm just daydreaming about GOBA these days, can't wait to ride, rest, repeat x 7 days!

Early registration w/a $10 price break until 6/14

www.rainride.org

I took the plunge and registered yesterday.

I am registered for RAIN but still need to get with my buddy and make lodging arrangements. This will be my third year in a row and in total. I am feeling stronger this year so I hope to improve on my time.

Haven't registered, but I really like this year's jersey.

I am not looking good for this year but I can't say no yet.

I am not looking good for this year but I can't say no yet.


NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Say it ain't so.



P.S. But...can I still get a pre-RAIN tune-up the week after next, while I'm on vacation? (my bike is not invited, as it's a canoeing/camping/fishing trip)

I am not looking good for this year but I can't say no yet.

We are really happy that you are so happy racing and that you have a new job, BUT we really miss you this year at all the events :( Just wanted you to know that. No pressure, though. ;)

i dig on some RAIN, but my status is up in the air too.......... will have to decide when i return from Colorado. later.

Well darn. If aham23 and psi are not coming then I guess I have to break the sub 8.

we talking ride time or total time? some of us have broken the sub 8 ride time barrier. anyway, you did nail it, if i go sub 8 total time has to be the challange and it would take some help. later.

we talking ride time or total time? some of us have broken the sub 8 ride time barrier. anyway, you did nail it, if i go sub 8 total time has to be the challange and it would take a 2007 style tailwind. later.

fixed.

Well darn. If aham23 and psi are not coming then I guess I have to break the sub 8.
I'm in to break the 8 hour ride time (8 hours 11 minutes last year), however I'm not sure about total time.

fixed.

i always forget how that tailwind only blew for me....:rolleyes:

later.

I really want to do this but have to find a starship.

^^^^ if you can fit another bike in the Mercedes-Benz then BAM we have CC Starship. i can PM you my address so you know where to pick me up at. later.

We all should just pitch in and get a Starship BFNIC something like this one...

http://kclibrary.lonestar.edu/further.gif

Cc I thought you were racing that day,,,,;)

My total time was 8:36 two years ago on a perfect weather day. The year it topped out at 105* my total time was 10:30 ish.

Ride time is meaningless to me....It's all about total time for me in an endurance event like RAIN. I mean, anyone can ride faster times if they stop and rest for a half hour. The challenge is to train to NOT need the rest and still be able to maintain a good, consistent pace. But, hey, that's just me!

Hey - y'all are in luck as they just opened a White Castle just down the street from the Drury. If that isn't a reason to come..... ;)

we talking ride time or total time? some of us have broken the sub 8 ride time barrier. anyway, you did nail it, if i go sub 8 total time has to be the challange and it would take some help. later.

Total time!
I just did a 4:46 total time in 101 miler yesterday. Two stops at 50 and 80 miles for water.
I think I can do it with a good paceline.

I really want to do this but have to find a starship.

I can offer a rack for 4 bikes and a 7 seated minivan. BUT, no support on the route. Meaning, you gotta take the bus back to the starting city, which I'm planning on doing anyway if Starship Psimet with his wonderful wife can't make it.