US Pro Cycling Challenge Race Experience
02-29-12, 08:37 AM
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US Pro Cycling Challenge Race Experience
Just signed up for this.
https://trainright.com/coaching/bucket-list/upcc-2012/
Anyone else doing it?
The Application deadline is today, however, I think they may extend that if its not full.
https://trainright.com/coaching/bucket-list/upcc-2012/
Anyone else doing it?
The Application deadline is today, however, I think they may extend that if its not full.
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02-29-12, 08:45 AM
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Looks great, but $10,500 is steeper than the mountain passes you'll be riding. The info the requested on the application is a bit weird too...like highest level of college completed, current profession, marital status, family income, etc.. WTF?
02-29-12, 09:03 AM
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$10k for a week of riding and acting "pro". I've ridden with pro riders for free. $10k is ridiculous.
Just signed up for this.
https://trainright.com/coaching/bucket-list/upcc-2012/
Anyone else doing it?
The Application deadline is today, however, I think they may extend that if its not full.
https://trainright.com/coaching/bucket-list/upcc-2012/
Anyone else doing it?
The Application deadline is today, however, I think they may extend that if its not full.
02-29-12, 09:36 AM
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Looks like a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I'm going to choose to send my kids to college instead, but I'll look for your write-up after it's done.
02-29-12, 09:42 AM
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$10k is a lot of racing for me. a TON of real racing. I'll just buy one of his books and ride the courses on my own.
Can you imagine your dinner with the pros being like this?
"You paid $10k to do this?"
Can you imagine your dinner with the pros being like this?
"You paid $10k to do this?"
02-29-12, 09:42 AM
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Obviously it's not cheap. However, you're getting a high level of support. Being able to ride the entire stage just before the actual stage, with full support is worth something.
And having sogniers, mechanics and massage every day will be nice.
Also VIP suites to watch the race finish will be cool.
I don't particularly care about being able to rub elbows with the Pro's that much. I've done that before at the Tour de France, and have raced with Pro's, so not a big deal.
But full logistical support for a week of riding the entire race is worth it to me.
And having sogniers, mechanics and massage every day will be nice.
Also VIP suites to watch the race finish will be cool.
I don't particularly care about being able to rub elbows with the Pro's that much. I've done that before at the Tour de France, and have raced with Pro's, so not a big deal.
But full logistical support for a week of riding the entire race is worth it to me.
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You could hit a tree and die.
OR YOU COULD STAY HOME AND FALL OFF THE COUCH AND DIE.
02-29-12, 09:49 AM
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I would do it but I'm not sure I can get in shape in time from a nagging running injury. If the deadline gets extended, I will consider. It does sound good.
02-29-12, 10:27 AM
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I'd rather take that $10K, get a nice new bike, and spend a month riding around Europe. $10,000 for one week. Do those massages come with happy endings?
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I'm not getting that vibe at all. While I'm sure there are some folks buying $8,000 road bikes on credit cards, most people here with bikes >$3,000 have a little disposable income. Some more than a little.
02-29-12, 10:44 AM
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02-29-12, 10:47 AM
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Sounds fantastic! If I had the pennies, it would be worth every one of them!
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02-29-12, 11:03 AM
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Looks like Boulder got Stage 6. That route is gonna hurt.
https://www.dailycamera.com/boulder-c...ws/ci_20065459
We spent an hour this morning discussing where we're going to watch the stage. We decided if it rolls through downtown, we'll have a party at the office. Given what's being discussed, it should come right down this street.
https://www.dailycamera.com/boulder-c...ws/ci_20065459
We spent an hour this morning discussing where we're going to watch the stage. We decided if it rolls through downtown, we'll have a party at the office. Given what's being discussed, it should come right down this street.
02-29-12, 11:11 AM
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it's an art form.
Obviously I'm not going to intentionally post things that reflect negatively, and just flat out bragging without some covering pretext, invites flaming.
Bragging without appearing to do so is much more of a challenge. Having been detected, I've apparently failed in this thread.
Obviously I'm not going to intentionally post things that reflect negatively, and just flat out bragging without some covering pretext, invites flaming.
Bragging without appearing to do so is much more of a challenge. Having been detected, I've apparently failed in this thread.
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02-29-12, 12:16 PM
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ha ha, the camp costs more than almost all domestic pro riders make in a year. You should do the real "live like a pro" camp and sleep 8 guys to a motel 6 bedroom, eat Ramen noodles, and sit at Starbucks all day for the free wifi.
02-29-12, 12:35 PM
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The post of the year. I could be a pro but I overdosed on Ramen noodles in college.
He's watching the finish in a private box...wow....let's wave at the little people.
I'll save my $10k and do 2x20s. That training is more useful to me.
He's watching the finish in a private box...wow....let's wave at the little people.
I'll save my $10k and do 2x20s. That training is more useful to me.
02-29-12, 02:24 PM
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Yeah, it's his money. Not yours or mine.
He can spend it any way he wants.
Enjoy the experience Merlin. I look forward to your post-experience write-up.
He can spend it any way he wants.
Enjoy the experience Merlin. I look forward to your post-experience write-up.
02-29-12, 05:05 PM
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Just signed up for this.
https://trainright.com/coaching/bucket-list/upcc-2012/
Anyone else doing it?
The Application deadline is today, however, I think they may extend that if its not full.
https://trainright.com/coaching/bucket-list/upcc-2012/
Anyone else doing it?
The Application deadline is today, however, I think they may extend that if its not full.
What might be fun is to org a BF group ride on the stages for those who are disincline to shell out $10K.
Speaking of shelling out $10k; would that be enough to never have that blasted O Depot ad take over the screen and cover the OP again? Had to close the bugger 3 times before I could read and reply to your OP. Grrrrr....
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02-29-12, 05:08 PM
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Looks like Boulder got Stage 6. That route is gonna hurt.
https://www.dailycamera.com/boulder-c...ws/ci_20065459
We spent an hour this morning discussing where we're going to watch the stage. We decided if it rolls through downtown, we'll have a party at the office. Given what's being discussed, it should come right down this street.
https://www.dailycamera.com/boulder-c...ws/ci_20065459
We spent an hour this morning discussing where we're going to watch the stage. We decided if it rolls through downtown, we'll have a party at the office. Given what's being discussed, it should come right down this street.
03-01-12, 12:11 AM
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No, its a tad out of my price range these days. I am planning on sectioning up the route and riding it for a little incentive this spring and summer. However I'll be doing it on cheap without all that lovely support and shoulder rubbing, er... socializing... I'd frankly rather buy a new pimped out ride to use on it self supported. Sounds like a blast though.
What might be fun is to org a BF group ride on the stages for those who are disincline to shell out $10K.
Speaking of shelling out $10k; would that be enough to never have that blasted O Depot ad take over the screen and cover the OP again? Had to close the bugger 3 times before I could read and reply to your OP. Grrrrr....
What might be fun is to org a BF group ride on the stages for those who are disincline to shell out $10K.
Speaking of shelling out $10k; would that be enough to never have that blasted O Depot ad take over the screen and cover the OP again? Had to close the bugger 3 times before I could read and reply to your OP. Grrrrr....
03-01-12, 01:38 AM
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Just signed up for this.
https://trainright.com/coaching/bucket-list/upcc-2012/
Anyone else doing it?
https://trainright.com/coaching/bucket-list/upcc-2012/
Anyone else doing it?
BTW drop the capitalization on "Application". It's just an application. Not THE APPLICATION.
For $300 worth of Southwest coupons and, let's say $750* you could come out for the Tour Of California, stay at my place, walk a block to watch the peleton cruise by, hang out with a real Cat 1, eat top notch food, ride the routes, and for another $100 I'll let you drop me on Baldy.
I'll even throw in a can of spray paint for the road (no huffing). And let you use my pressure washer.
So do they drug test you?
*I pulled that out of my ass. I'd probably let you stay gratis.
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