LABOR DAY Ride 1st September Mt. Hamilton
08-08-08, 08:54 AM
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Excellent, the AutoBus is forming!
"Due to the common interest in survival, the mood in the autobus has a greater sense of camaraderie than in the main peloton."
08-08-08, 09:35 AM
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Excellent, the AutoBus is forming!
"Due to the common interest in survival, the mood in the autobus has a greater sense of camaraderie than in the main peloton."
"Due to the common interest in survival, the mood in the autobus has a greater sense of camaraderie than in the main peloton."
The autobus or the gruppetto is the name given to the group of cyclists in a road cycling race who form a large group behind the main peloton.
The autobus forms on mountain stages when non-climbers fall off the back of peloton during the climb. Gradually some riders fall off the back of the peloton and form a large group at the end of the race. These riders are generally sprinters or domestiques unconcerned about their finishing positions in the mountain stages. Their primary concern is beating the elimination time to ensure their survival in a multi-stage race such as the Tour de France.
If the autobus arrives outside the elimination time, the organisers may extend the elimination time if the autobus is large enough. However if a rider is dropped from the autobus in this situation they will almost certainly be eliminated unless they have suffered an accident, in which case they may be exempted.[1]
Due to the common interest in survival the mood in the autobus has a greater sense of camaraderie than in the main peloton. Riders often assist one another with food and drinks despite riding for separate teams.[2]
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08-08-08, 09:40 AM
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Cathy said she would have to move to the back of the "AutoBus"...I think she would have to get off at the 1st stop
If you can't keep up with the "Autobus" does that mean you're a "Succubus"?
If you can't keep up with the "Autobus" does that mean you're a "Succubus"?
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08-08-08, 12:46 PM
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Records will fall!!
well, okay, how about personal records?
Trying to beat my 1:59:59. Although I'll be heading up Hammy tomorrow AM on fresh legs, so maybe I'll beat it then...
well, okay, how about personal records?
Trying to beat my 1:59:59. Although I'll be heading up Hammy tomorrow AM on fresh legs, so maybe I'll beat it then...
08-08-08, 02:13 PM
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I'm looking at our growing list here.. looking for 30? I don't see BlastRadius listed on there 
I think he's confirmed has he not?
I think he's confirmed has he not?
08-08-08, 02:35 PM
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I'm in. If I can only get one ride in on Labor Day weekend, it'll be this one.
There may be something brewing for Saturday which means I may miss the Steel is Real ride.
*edit: That makes 30! Anyone want to carpool?
There may be something brewing for Saturday which means I may miss the Steel is Real ride.
*edit: That makes 30! Anyone want to carpool?
08-08-08, 03:08 PM
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His avatar was but Name wasn't
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08-08-08, 07:09 PM
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Excellent, the AutoBus is forming!
"Due to the common interest in survival, the mood in the autobus has a greater sense of camaraderie than in the main peloton."
"Due to the common interest in survival, the mood in the autobus has a greater sense of camaraderie than in the main peloton."
08-08-08, 08:01 PM
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The actual day I rode with the NorCal group for the first time was for the Tour de Max -https://www.tourdemax.org/ (coming up this Sunday) I’m doing it!
I can’t remember the first guy I met, but he’s moved on and I don’t feel like researching to find his name. I remember riding my bike through the parking lot and hearing a loud voice laughing. The guy was wearing a Triple Crown jersey… From his demeanor I knew right away it was Ron! I was right. I think driving a taxi for ten years you develop a second sense and can key in and get a sense of identity of individuals pretty quick.
I can’t remember the first guy I met, but he’s moved on and I don’t feel like researching to find his name. I remember riding my bike through the parking lot and hearing a loud voice laughing. The guy was wearing a Triple Crown jersey… From his demeanor I knew right away it was Ron! I was right. I think driving a taxi for ten years you develop a second sense and can key in and get a sense of identity of individuals pretty quick.
Stolen from Pete's TdM thread from last year:
Happy anniversary, y'all!
08-08-08, 08:09 PM
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I'll set a personal record on it for sure. I've never done the climb! At the moment, I'm no longer a maybe. I'm in.
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08-08-08, 08:10 PM
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08-08-08, 08:47 PM
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I thought Paula and Jo we're pretty cute and I can't think of the pretty one L front...I remember thinking "Wow I like this gang"
Ron! man! you dumped some weight this year! You look more like Racheal now! : )
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08-10-08, 04:05 PM
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Scratch me off the list. I'm not ready for this one.
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08-10-08, 08:17 PM
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Not me Reid. I got my butt kicked on today's ride. Lots of climbing. Mt. Hamilton will have to wait for next year when I'm in better shape (and maybe another 20 pounds lighter).
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08-10-08, 09:07 PM
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ASS KICK!!! I'm gonna do it on a 1 speed! I'm getting my ASS KICKED...I need you to cheer me up the climb!
I'm countin on ya
I'm countin on ya
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08-10-08, 09:32 PM
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On the list! No backin out now
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08-10-08, 09:46 PM
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Hey, how'd I get on the list? Who volunteered me?! Oy!
[edit: Yikes, I'm even in the header graphic. I guess my hands are tied in the matter, eh?]
[edit: Yikes, I'm even in the header graphic. I guess my hands are tied in the matter, eh?]
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