Psimet2001 

I will be gone by mid day.....oh you meant for the trip....nvrmnd.

Scummer

Nope, still afternoon around 3:30pm here.

SMH707

Colorchange: We're planning to leave from the Beloit / Roscoe area at 5 AM Saturday morning (granted we're doing the 133k). We may have room for one more if you need (we've got 3 right now)...

ColorChange

No way. I'm riding Shop Hill today!

Thanks for the offer though. I think I'll try to fit my bike in the Porsche.

CyLowe97

Bad juju.

Scummer

CC, since aham dropped out, are you by yourself in the room? I'm still looking for lodging.

Psimet2001 

CC - be careful of this guy. He's all European and stuff. German to boot....which means he'll strip down to his speedo as soon as the door closes and do yoga to "limber up".

Cycling Jester

To everyone - have fun tomorrow and I'll be waiting for the ride reports and pictures-

Scummer

Haha.. I'd rather take his Porsche for a fun spin.

ColorChange

You're in Scummer, but no European Flapjacks in the bed .... deal?

Scummer

Deal. How much for the split so I can take adequate cash with me?

Psimet2001 

Just take a $20. You can "work off" the rest as needed.....

Scummer

Psi, for not going up to DD, you're talkin a lot of smack
For that I shall beat you in the next cat slow race!

ColorChange

OMG!!!

Total is $99 for the room, not sure about taxes etc.

aham23

at least he brings a speedo to sleep in. later.

larue

My girlfriend and I will be at the Dare tomorrow as well. She only felt comfortable with the 100k so I'll be sticking with her on that but if she's up to it along the ride we could always extend it. She happens to be the one behind all of the Dairyland Dare logos/signage/maps & cue sheets et-cetera.
Unfortunately I took my front hub in for an overhaul as it seemed that I had damaged a cone or something and it turns out my hub is pretty much wasted! I don't have the money to buy a new set right now so I'll be riding on it as is. There is some slight vibration but I don't think it will be a major issue. I've never ruined a hub before so I'm actually clueless on what could happen. So here is an 8 years in newbie question: is it at all dangerous to ride on a hub that has been worn out? I'm thinking it would be more dangerous to buy some cheap wheel (REI has one for $30) just to ride for the day and I'm definitely not doing the ride on either of my single speeds.

ColorChange

Dr. Psi will have your answer shortly.

Psimet2001 

You've likely just pitted the cone and the race. Just pack it heavy with grease and ride it. As a shop I would tell anyone that came in like that they needed a new wheel - because you do.....but you can ride 1 event on it prety much with no worries.

cyclpsycho

So you think we should swing by Shop Hill on our way Cy -- to pick up what's left of him?

I mean -- just so his carcass doesn't poison any poor animals (Vultures, Ravens, Coyotes . . .)

Wiswell

+1
As someone who just ran on the REAR wheel for 600 miles with a cone with two chunks out of it (and missing a bearing, and very little grease), you SHOULD live. It might be a little loud though.

Then go out and save up for a cheap Aksium wheel.

sekaijin

I've gone more into lurker mode lately, since I probably won't see any of you A-group rock stars who are doing 200K or more. I'm doing the 100K and staying home in Madison on the night before (tonight).

I have, however, figured out some rules to live by:

1) never walk up a hill.
2) never admit to walking up a hill.
3) if you break rule 1, see rule 2.

Have a great ride everyone!

cyclpsycho

Fixed that for you!

Hope to see you somewhere

larue

Danke.

I spoke to my lbs about it and was reassured.
Good luck to everyone tomorrow morning.

ColorChange

Made it. Shop hill is not going to ge fun with over 100 miles in the legs. And no bad juju.

Cycling Jester

Who uttered the words " Who's your daddy" at the end of the day. Shop hill road or cc, cy, psycho?