Originally Posted by lotek
I saw more carnage in the first 10 miles than I've seen before (this is my 4th).
More crashes, punctures and heat related problems.
When I got to the finish there were alot of people being treated for heat
problems in the medical tent
Spinbackle did someone on a blue serotta by chance mention your son
was either dragging his feet or not pedaling? maybe at shepard? if so that would be me.
If it was a woman on a yellow bianchi, that would be my wife. . .
I'm sure I heard you but don't remember the Serotta (don't you have a fleet of 531 Treks?) We had plenty of comments from the other riders. He (my stoker, or stokid (props to Sheldon Brown)) really enjoys the attention and comments he gets. We have a system worked out where I request a "Turbo Boost" and he pours on the power..and I can really feel it, to get us up some short inclines. My last few requests for "Turbo Boost" were met with "my engine's all out of power."
We made it up the last few short climbs (leaving Sheppard AFB and under a train bridge) okay though.
Lotek, I'd like to try and hook up with you and some of the other BF'ers next year if possible.
Later
Scott
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