Collin Classic 2008
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Collin Classic 2008
Anybody join in on the fun? I went and rode the 55 mile with my brother and my dad took the 34 mile route. A total downpour started at about mile 21 for me. I was able to get under an awning at Rest Stop 3, but not until I got soaked to the bone. After it let up, I took off again and froze my butt off for about 7-8 miles until the sun poked out and warmed me up a little. I ended up finishing in a little over 3 hours, my best time yet for a 50+ ride. Overall, I had a total blast and am highly complimentary of the organizers, volunteers, facility, and kind policemen. Whoever didn't go, you definitely missed a great ride.
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Anybody join in on the fun? I went and rode the 55 mile with my brother and my dad took the 34 mile route. A total downpour started at about mile 21 for me. I was able to get under an awning at Rest Stop 3, but not until I got soaked to the bone. After it let up, I took off again and froze my butt off for about 7-8 miles until the sun poked out and warmed me up a little. I ended up finishing in a little over 3 hours, my best time yet for a 50+ ride. Overall, I had a total blast and am highly complimentary of the organizers, volunteers, facility, and kind policemen. Whoever didn't go, you definitely missed a great ride.
The 34 woute got a bit of a sprinkle...but mostly enjoyed the 73F it cooled off to.
I managed the 34 mile route (in actuality it is a 31.5 or so route) in 2 hours 23 min. averaging 13.6 mph.
I weigh in at 360 so the hills were seriously kicking my butt toward the end and started bonking at mile 28. I was definitely in my own personal hell the last couple miles.
Anyway I'm glad that I didn't shoot for the 45 mile route as I had planned.
I can tell that I'll have to put more hills into my training.
Would I do it again?
Definitely!.....with a change of seat.
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Although it could have been him, I'm sure he would have mentioned that he was participating with his TWO sons. My dad was wearing a red Specialized jersey on a blue Schwinn bike. Same guy?
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Ya...I think it was him. Don't remember to much of the external details however...I was more focused inward on trying to recuperate, rehydrate, and replenish because I was starting to bonk and wanted to finish with a minimum of whining. Now that you mention it, he could have said 2 sons. The remark about you doing the 55 and probably finishing before him is what stuck in my mind.
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I asked him and he said he didn't really remember telling anyone at the last rest stop that he had a son that would probably finish soon. He knew it would take me at least 3+ hours to finish it.. but I'm not sure. Glad you had fun!