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10-08-07, 09:04 PM
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Yeah, Jim was the guy on the road that passed George. He went out too hard, and got into a deficit also. He somewhat recovered, but Michael was blazing on his pulls, so Jim didn't get the recovery he wanted. Those roads would jar the heck out of you also. If it makes any difference, Jim and Michael said they're legs were hurting also, even with the 29.5" low gear Michael rode on Townes. 
Glad to see George finished, we were checking the webcast to see if he made it. That gear inch rule definately makes it tough.
Glad to see George finished, we were checking the webcast to see if he made it. That gear inch rule definately makes it tough.
10-08-07, 10:18 PM
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Steve "Desert Duck" Teal is one of my paramedic partners and a really strong rider, finished the race in the 40+ solo class. Great job Steve. He was the rider I was with when I took the little excursion over the side of Hwy 138. How in the hell does he do it?
I remember meeting him at Butterfield.
10-09-07, 02:37 PM
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I can't take credit for it! Our crew member Terry got a new Nikon D40 (I have camera envy 
) and he spent a lot of time hanging out the window taking pics of all of the other riders. I'm on set two of four and I think I already have 400 of his pics on flickr. 
I know I have some pics of Ron from the day before the race as well...I'll post them soon.
) and he spent a lot of time hanging out the window taking pics of all of the other riders. I'm on set two of four and I think I already have 400 of his pics on flickr. I know I have some pics of Ron from the day before the race as well...I'll post them soon.
10-09-07, 02:45 PM
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markw and I waiting for our riders. He was funny...refused to do the official running handoff as demonstrated by Chris Kostman. Instead he says "I'm not running. I'm not running!" 
10-09-07, 04:20 PM
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So I was emphasizing the stand still and hold the bottle by the nipple technique. Have to keep the riders spirits up. These guys are used to grabbing bottles at around 30mph for events like Sebring. I also used the brights on Townes descent, our guy was doing 55-60. I don't completely listen to Chris.
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10-09-07, 04:38 PM
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Jim who was on the bike told me before his pull to skip that running crap. So I was emphasizing the stand still and hold the bottle by the nipple technique. Have to keep the riders spirits up. These guys are used to grabbing bottles at around 30mph for events like Sebring. I also used the brights on Townes descent, our guy was doing 55-60. I don't completely listen to Chris.
So I was emphasizing the stand still and hold the bottle by the nipple technique. Have to keep the riders spirits up. These guys are used to grabbing bottles at around 30mph for events like Sebring. I also used the brights on Townes descent, our guy was doing 55-60. I don't completely listen to Chris. 
I was just giving you a hard time Mark. 
10-09-07, 04:40 PM
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10-09-07, 04:59 PM
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10-09-07, 05:03 PM
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10-09-07, 05:36 PM
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10-09-07, 08:01 PM
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10-10-07, 05:46 PM
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Wow. We have our 800+ pictures (not including the ones we haven't seen from Timmer) pared down to 446...lol!
If you're interested, they can be found here.
https://flickr.com/photos/epictrain/s...7602346553717/
You can view it as a slideshow here.
https://flickr.com/photos/epictrain/s...46553717/show/
I'll post some of the better ones on the thread when I have a chance.
George (Vireo) is still working on his race report, I seem to be holding some key infomation hostage...the nutrition logs. He'll update his blog with the details of the race soon.
https://epictrain.blogspot.com
I'm trying not to worry, but he's experiencing some swelling/bloating that well...has me worried! As of last night he was up 15lbs. from his pre-race weight. He was back down to being up 11lbs. this morning. From our nutrition protocol it shouldn't be hyponatremia, but who knows. I guess that's what 508 miles on a fixed gear will do to you.
If you're interested, they can be found here.
https://flickr.com/photos/epictrain/s...7602346553717/
You can view it as a slideshow here.
https://flickr.com/photos/epictrain/s...46553717/show/
I'll post some of the better ones on the thread when I have a chance.
George (Vireo) is still working on his race report, I seem to be holding some key infomation hostage...the nutrition logs. He'll update his blog with the details of the race soon.
https://epictrain.blogspot.com
I'm trying not to worry, but he's experiencing some swelling/bloating that well...has me worried! As of last night he was up 15lbs. from his pre-race weight. He was back down to being up 11lbs. this morning. From our nutrition protocol it shouldn't be hyponatremia, but who knows. I guess that's what 508 miles on a fixed gear will do to you.
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10-10-07, 05:52 PM
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I'm trying not to worry, but he's experiencing some swelling/bloating that well...has me worried! As of last night he was up 15lbs. from his pre-race weight. He was back down to being up 11lbs. this morning. From our nutrition protocol it shouldn't be hyponotremia, but who knows. I guess that's what 508 miles on a fixed gear will do to you.
Sorry to hear about George. I've heard of that before! I bloat up after doubles myself (which I realize is partly my fat bloated butt from eating too much, but some of it I think is just natural). That kind of stress on the body and muscles can cause that for sure. But perhaps he should go see a doctor just to be on the safe side?
10-10-07, 06:22 PM
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I'm trying not to worry, but he's experiencing some swelling/bloating that well...has me worried! As of last night he was up 15lbs. from his pre-race weight. He was back down to being up 11lbs. this morning. From our nutrition protocol it shouldn't be hyponatremia, but who knows. I guess that's what 508 miles on a fixed gear will do to you.
I think I read about this issue in a recent article in the roadbikerider newsletter. Apparently with extended efforts like two days of heavy mileage, the body is so depleted of glycogen that it goes into overdrive replenishing itself and that is what causes the excessive weight gain, but usually within a few days the body balances itself out.
10-10-07, 06:25 PM
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I think I read about this issue in a recent article in the roadbikerider newsletter. Apparently with extended efforts like two days of heavy mileage, the body is so depleted of glycogen that it goes into overdrive replenishing itself and that is what causes the excessive weight gain, but usually within a few days the body balances itself out.