I thought I read that this year they may actually have Hot water too ? or am I just dreaming/hoping ?I Are Baboon said:
24 Hours of Adrenaline @ Dalton 2005- Plans and Smacktalk
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I dunno man, but if the weather holds up as forecasted, no one will WANT hot water.splat said:
*** Cough *** Cough *** sandbagger **** Cough **** Cough ****Instigator said:It is nice to hear that you have followed the Stuntmatty and Instigator training plan
As I recall you were so fast out there you even took time to stop and an enjoy a brew on the trail!
T, I will have my campstove with me Friday night that you guys are welcome to use. As long as I get a bite or two of that mac 'n cheeze!!!TreeSaw said:So, any suggestions on how to heat up homemade mac-n-cheese on Friday night?
That's easy!TreeSaw said:So, any suggestions on how to heat up homemade mac-n-cheese on Friday night?
Either:
A) a Microwave
Or
B) A Wok!
I'm bringing a generator, if that helps anyone. If nothing else, we will have a place to charge lights.
Friday:
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s and lows in the low 60s.
85 °F / 63 °F
Sunrise: 5:17 am Sunset: 8:34 pm
Saturday:
Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 90s and lows in the low 60s.
90 °F / 63 °F
Sunrise: 5:17 am Sunset: 8:34 pm
Sunday:
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 80s and lows in the upper 50s.
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s and lows in the low 60s.
85 °F / 63 °F
Sunrise: 5:17 am Sunset: 8:34 pm
Saturday:
Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 90s and lows in the low 60s.
90 °F / 63 °F
Sunrise: 5:17 am Sunset: 8:34 pm
Sunday:
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 80s and lows in the upper 50s.
I was just checking the weather too! Going to be a scorcher!!
Final lap and didn't want to cross the line until noonsplat said:
This year if someone on are team can get in just before noon I am sure greasey monkey will smoke another lap :love: I find it slightly ironic to have 4 slow people and 1 human rocket on one team
Of all the weather reports I have seen so far, I like this one best:
:dancing:
:dancing:
I agree! I'm going to have to bring a bunch of extra jerseys the way I sweat. And plenty of fluids for MMcG.I Are Baboon said:Of all the weather reports I have seen so far, I like this one best:
:dancing:
I like that forcast I would rather sweat alittle than have a bike that won't work because it is packed with mud
Instigator said:Final lap and didn't want to cross the line until noon
This year if someone on are team can get in just before noon I am sure greasey monkey will smoke another lap :love: I find it slightly ironic to have 4 slow people and 1 human rocket on one team
I am sure the rest of your teammates appreciate you calling them slow!
whichever 5
lay down the fastest times, they should form a speed monkey team and kick some ass at some other 24 hour race this summer :devil:
90 degree heat + Portapotties being emptied = 
Gosh, I hope to hell I don't spend as much time on the crapper as I did last year.
Gosh, I hope to hell I don't spend as much time on the crapper as I did last year.
I Are Baboon said:Gosh, I hope to hell I don't spend as much time on the crapper as I did last year.
Yo, TMI !
I ate so much Gu and drank so much Gatorade, my poop was orange.douglas said:
Smartass! No mac-n-cheese for you :devil:douglas said:
I'll have a propane camp stove...that should work
I Are Baboon said:
Now that's WTMI (Way too much information!)
ack!MMcG said:Now that's WTMI (Way too much information!)
I'm making a notice for my tent: "No Baboons allowed"
I'm not sure he should be allowed in the camper either !!!douglas said:
Hell, if it's 60 degrees out at night, I might just lie under the stars on a fold out lawnchair. 
I Are Baboon said:Hell, if it's 60 degrees out at night, I might just lie under the stars on a fold out lawnchair.
Didn't Douglas do that last year ? and Bill to till he lit his sleeping bag on fire.
TreeSaw said:Smartass! No mac-n-cheese for you :devil:
I'll have a propane camp stove...that should work
If you can secure use of the generator, I have a microwave and a toaster oven.
Mabey you could get one of the 4
team members or their kinderling to trade you some turkey for mac-n-cheeze.Cake is a good barter tool as well.
splat said:
almost, but I went to get some corn on the cob and came back to find bill in the lounge chair, so I put the end of his sleeping bag in the heater/fire (just kidding!)
O.K....my "training" is officially over. Just finished my last ride before arriving in Dalton. Tried to get some decent climbs in as they are my biggest weakness. Pretty windy up here today, keeping the avg. speed down a bit. Wind also kept the ride a bit shorter than planned. Here's how it panned out:
Dist.: 15.658 miles
Time: 1:12:19
Avg. spd.: 13.0
Max spd.: 45mph (
When you climb big hills, you get to go down big hills! :devil: )
I'm ready! :dancing:
Just finished my last ride before arriving in Dalton. Tried to get some decent climbs in as they are my biggest weakness. Pretty windy up here today, keeping the avg. speed down a bit. Wind also kept the ride a bit shorter than planned. Here's how it panned out:Dist.: 15.658 miles
Time: 1:12:19
Avg. spd.: 13.0
Max spd.: 45mph (
When you climb big hills, you get to go down big hills! :devil: )I'm ready! :dancing:
We will have a generator on hand as well. We should be right across from you guys. Just bring a really long extension cord.justbill said:If you can secure use of the generator, I have a microwave and a toaster oven.
Mabey you could get one of the 4
Cake is a good barter tool as well.
McGRP01 said:O.K....my "training" is officially over.
Dist.: 15.658 miles
Time: 1:12:19
Avg. spd.: 13.0
Max spd.: 45mph (
I'm ready! :dancing:
I heard the course is flat this year, so you should be all set
Yeah.... ok buddy.douglas said:I heard the course is flat this year, so you should be all set
I always wondered how they managed to have all those kick ass downhills on that course without any climbingdouglas said:I heard the course is flat this year, so you should be all set
The course moves, not the bike.Echo said:I always wondered how they managed to have all those kick ass downhills on that course without any climbing
greasey monkey said:I like that forcast I would rather sweat alittle than have a bike that won't work because it is packed with mud
Bring on the heat. Gives more of an advantage to reverse carpetbaggers like myself.
Public Service Announcement - for those of you who are sort of in a bind in terms of your preferred bike to be riding this weekend. I tore down my Iron Horse Hollowpoint last night as it is too big for me and I was never completely comfortable on it. It is a Medium or 19" frame (fits like most brands large) so it would fit fine for Douglas or Echo.
I know it would be weird to be riding a new frame (in Echo's case - in Doug's case it would just be the same frame but a different color with a different shock) at a race, but I'm throwing out the option of it's availability should someone want to build it up on Friday and ride it during the race. You'd just need your standard disc brake componentry and a 27.2 seatpost and 31.8mm top swing top pull front derailleur and of course your rear derailleur of choice and you'd be up and running.
I could have IAB bring it to the site on Friday since I won't be arriving until Saturday morning.
Just thought I'd throw it out there in case someone was interested in the sake of Monkey friendship and good Kharma.
I know it would be weird to be riding a new frame (in Echo's case - in Doug's case it would just be the same frame but a different color with a different shock) at a race, but I'm throwing out the option of it's availability should someone want to build it up on Friday and ride it during the race. You'd just need your standard disc brake componentry and a 27.2 seatpost and 31.8mm top swing top pull front derailleur and of course your rear derailleur of choice and you'd be up and running.
I could have IAB bring it to the site on Friday since I won't be arriving until Saturday morning.
Just thought I'd throw it out there in case someone was interested in the sake of Monkey friendship and good Kharma.
Thanks for the offer Mark, I'm just gonna go with my hardtail though. It'll be a really fast bike, no doubt, I'll just get beat up on the downhills a little. I'm gonna build it up tonight, and if by chance I need any parts I'll have time to get them. Not the case if I'm building up someone else's frame at the race site 
I'll have my 575 as a back up bike. If anyone needs a ride in a pinch they can use it for a few laps. But being a medium with a short stem it might be too cramped for lumbering giants like Echo and Douglas.
just wanted to let you know that I've signed up to be a volunteer for the graveyard shift from 1130-4am. I'll be out there cheering you guys on, and throwing rocks at echo.
Crazy Sweeper said:
I might be out on the course then - be sure to give me a push if I need it!
stop buy our camp , I'm sure we will be able to supply you with other things to throw at echoCrazy Sweeper said:
neaky: neaky: :devil: :evil:
splat said:stop buy our camp , I'm sure we will be able to supply you with other things to throw at echo
you got cats?
Stop by our camp for free beer. You can't be volunteering sober.Crazy Sweeper said:
I Are Baboon said: