I gotta brag
08-26-02 | 06:23 AM
#1
I gotta brag
I did 100 miles. It took me all day. The last 25 miles were killers. +100 deg and into the wind, and no one to draft.
At mile 78. There is "GOOD LUCK" painted on the road. I thought that was so nice. As in "way to go, you are almost there..." No it is "Good Luck You don't know what you are getting yourself into".
At mile 78. There is "GOOD LUCK" painted on the road. I thought that was so nice. As in "way to go, you are almost there..." No it is "Good Luck You don't know what you are getting yourself into".
08-26-02 | 06:37 AM
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Way to go Scubagirl!
A century is a great achievement. Now, shorter distances will seem... well... shorteer...
A century is a great achievement. Now, shorter distances will seem... well... shorteer...
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08-26-02 | 06:39 AM
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From: n.w. superdrome
Bikes: 1 trek, serotta, rih, de Reus, Pogliaghi and finally a Zieleman! and got a DeRosa
Scubagirl, Congratulations!
As to the temps, I read it was 107 at the worst of the
day, I saw 104 on a bank as I was driving outta Wichita
Falls.
Marty
As to the temps, I read it was 107 at the worst of the
day, I saw 104 on a bank as I was driving outta Wichita
Falls.
Marty
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08-26-02 | 07:46 AM
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Congrats, scubagirl! I know how wonderful it is to complete your first century! And, shoot, don't worry about taking all day...in the long run, you will remember you did a century, not you rode for so many hours! Keep up the fine work...it just keeps getting better!!
08-26-02 | 08:55 AM
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I'm not only impressed by the fact you finished your century. I'm totally impressed by the fqact your spent the next 4 hours walking around in that brutal heat looking for your dog.
We did the 50 and crashed and burned for the 2 hour nap afterwards.
We did the 50 and crashed and burned for the 2 hour nap afterwards.
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08-26-02 | 11:42 AM
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You RULE girl.
Sorry I sounded sorta disconfigured when we spoke on the phone......but I was standing there neked and wet from the shower.
Sorry I sounded sorta disconfigured when we spoke on the phone......but I was standing there neked and wet from the shower.
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09-01-02 | 01:13 AM
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Very well done girl!!
Being an English gentleman
I doff my hat to you (well cycle helmet)!!!
Having completed my first ever century on my road bike recently I know what a proud moment it is.....
Regards Willi`c
Being an English gentleman
I doff my hat to you (well cycle helmet)!!!Having completed my first ever century on my road bike recently I know what a proud moment it is.....
Regards Willi`c
09-02-02 | 09:25 AM
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Scubagirl.. That is great. Especially in the heat. Heat effects me more than cold- as a deterent to getting in my ride. And you did it in the heat. Congrats..
September- that is the hottest month here too. I can get out of if is below - oh, 97 degrees. Worries me- stops me from doing my work commute once a week..
you have done a century- welcome to the ranks of serious riders...
September- that is the hottest month here too. I can get out of if is below - oh, 97 degrees. Worries me- stops me from doing my work commute once a week..
you have done a century- welcome to the ranks of serious riders...
09-02-02 | 10:02 AM
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I swear I have no idea how any of you finished that ride! Totally mazzo! Way to go Scubagirl!
I actually felt the same way recently when I finally tackled a local hill, sort of infamous among local cyclists. NO way would I have been able to to it early in the season, but I've been practicing and waiting until I thought I had a chance in hell of at least making it part of the way up. I finally tried it a couple of weeks ago, on a day when it wasn't too hot and I made it. I would have made it all the way in one shot but my shoe slipped out of my pedal and I had to wait for a traffic light- which was fine with me because I was starting to feel like I was barfing up a lung.But it wasn't as horrible as I thought it would be. Its reputation precedes it, like Mont Ventoux or the Arenberg forest. But felt like I had to brag, only there really wasn't anywhere to brag, since everyone else has done that hill a million times, so big deal! But I felt pretty good anyways (once I recovered, LOL).
I actually felt the same way recently when I finally tackled a local hill, sort of infamous among local cyclists. NO way would I have been able to to it early in the season, but I've been practicing and waiting until I thought I had a chance in hell of at least making it part of the way up. I finally tried it a couple of weeks ago, on a day when it wasn't too hot and I made it. I would have made it all the way in one shot but my shoe slipped out of my pedal and I had to wait for a traffic light- which was fine with me because I was starting to feel like I was barfing up a lung.But it wasn't as horrible as I thought it would be. Its reputation precedes it, like Mont Ventoux or the Arenberg forest. But felt like I had to brag, only there really wasn't anywhere to brag, since everyone else has done that hill a million times, so big deal! But I felt pretty good anyways (once I recovered, LOL).
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09-02-02 | 12:54 PM
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Sort of related to Scubagirl's accomplishment. This morining it was mid 90's here. I don't like that. So way to keep you committed to your ritual ride... Get dressed for the ride as soon as you get up and before you have coffee. no way, I am dressed to get on the bike and not actually do it... Excussess like it is too hot don't work. you are committed. No going to waste a clean pair of cycling clothes.. The wind of the ride makes the heat normally acceptable..
09-02-02 | 03:04 PM
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Originally posted by wabbit
. . . But felt like I had to brag, only there really wasn't anywhere to brag, . . .
. . . But felt like I had to brag, only there really wasn't anywhere to brag, . . .
09-02-02 | 04:27 PM
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100+ degrees and you rode a century wow!
I've done a century or 2 but never in that kinda heat I can't imagine.
Did you get anything to remember it by? if not order yourself an inscribed medal and go get some zzzzzzzzzz:sleep:
I've done a century or 2 but never in that kinda heat I can't imagine.
Did you get anything to remember it by? if not order yourself an inscribed medal and go get some zzzzzzzzzz:sleep:
09-02-02 | 05:43 PM
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Originally posted by earleybird
Did you get anything to remember it by? if not order yourself an inscribed medal and go get some zzzzzzzzzz:sleep:
Did you get anything to remember it by? if not order yourself an inscribed medal and go get some zzzzzzzzzz:sleep:
when they do, although mine was almost too heavy to
carry (and I only did the 100k )
Marty
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