XFL Spacecoast Freewheelers 2017 170 mile one day
02-16-17, 04:55 AM
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XFL Spacecoast Freewheelers 2017 170 mile one day
This ride is quickly approaching, April 2nd. So who else is set for this classic?
https://spacecoastfreewheelers.com/events/xfl/
https://spacecoastfreewheelers.com/events/xfl/
02-17-17, 07:41 AM
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I did it 4x back in the late 80's.
Great ride.
Best time 8:09 for the 175 mile course.
12th out of about 600.
But..................
I was MUCH younger then........
Now I have moved away.
Y'all have fun!
Great ride.
Best time 8:09 for the 175 mile course.
12th out of about 600.
But..................
I was MUCH younger then........
Now I have moved away.
Y'all have fun!
02-20-17, 06:04 AM
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But????
No "BUT", no way
Just exactly how many years ago and how young???? "Moved away" is not an excuse now that we have roads, trains and planes. I am approaching 67 and hoping to be faster this time around.
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That year the ride took 9hrs. I was 34
In 1987 it took 8:09 First 100 miles in 4hrs flat. I hung with the big boys for 125miles, then dropped. (I knew it was a tactical mistake..)
In 1988 we did it in 8:12
1989's ride saw some fierce headwinds. Took 9 1/2 hours, and I decided it was no longer fun.
So, now I live in South Mississippi, about 600 miles away or so.
If I want to ride that far again, I'll do it from home!
But, you go and enjoy!
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