Westy said:
not if I go after you!! :mumble: and ECHO's right, I'd wrestle ya for it in the tent
24 Hours in the Old Pueblo 2006
- Thread starter Westy
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not if I go after you!! :mumble: and ECHO's right, I'd wrestle ya for it in the tent
I'd just give it to you. Then follow you back out on the course. If I could hang I'd just yell and scream insults until you dropped me.douglas said:not if I go after you!! :mumble: and ECHO's right, I'd wrestle ya for it in the tent
Westy said:
now that sounds like a good time
What is your background? Italian, German, French etc. I'd like to know now so I can compile a list of really hateful slanderous jabs.douglas said:
Oh, Douglas!!!! I'm worried about your 1111111111111111111 comment. If I was to do that many, I'd be over my intended goal. Um, would that be a good thing? By the way, is a Bic lighter a good enough back-up light source??? I'm counting the grams I'll be carrying and don't want to over-do it (haha, like my gut isn't the cause of my slowness).
DIE!Westy said:
(Dutch, Irish, English)
you'll be so tired I'm thinking a bic may be too dangerous to handle, so go with this instead!mantispf2000 said:
you'll be so tired I'm thinking a bic may be too dangerous to handle, so go with this instead!
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Um, could be too high-tech for me at 3 a.m. Do you recommend anything simplier? A match, maybe?
Um, could be too high-tech for me at 3 a.m. Do you recommend anything simplier? A match, maybe?
Doing a solo attempt at Dalton 2 years ago at about 4:00 AM I spent 5 minutes searching for a flashlite under my car by the light of the flashlight I was looking for.
I can't wait to try a 24 solo!Westy said:
Let's all go for solo next year!!! Wooo hooo!!!!Echo said:I can't wait to try a 24 solo!
I need to be able to do loooooooooooooong road rides for a couple months beforehand. So unless I win the lotto and move somewhere with nice weather, I'll probably always have to do Old Pueblo on a team.ghostrider said:
That might be the best idea for running laps, especially if your goal is to get in 13 or so. You get your two fast riders out and they get in four each while your two slow riders only get in two or three each. Anyone done it?mantispf2000 said:
The weather has been terrible down here in the desert. It started out on Sunday with 84 degrees, then it was 74, then 82, 80, and i think 78 today. Its terrible, plus there is no wind. Guess what? the hardware store doesnt even sell snow shovels, what kind of place is this?Echo said:
Anyone predicting weather for the race?
Borregokid said:
the 4 I have done we pretty much stayed w/123412341234
In the words of the great Mr. T in Rocky III-- Prediction? Pain!!!!
Cue Miami Sound Machinedouglas said:
1-2-3-4 come on baby say you love me
5-6-7 times
8-9-10-11 I'm just gonna keep on counting
Until you are mine
1-2-3-4 come on baby say you love me
5-6-7 times
You got to give me your love
8-9-10-11 I'm just gonna keep on counting baby
Until you are mine
1-2-3-4
5-6-7 times
8-9-10-11
1-2-3-4
5-6-7 times
8-9-10-11
Did my last workout before the race today. Fly out to Ca in the morning. This race couldn't come at a better time. One more pedal stroke on a bike that goes nowhere and my brain will run screaming from my skull.
I'm gonna do Spinervals 12.0 "Recharge" one more time today and that's it. Time to kick some ass!
I'm doing an hour tonight, maybe spin class.....and the bikes tuned up except my new chain didnt come w/any pins :mumble:
I'm about 90% done putting gears on my bike for the race. What a pain in the ass. I should have just ridden it singlespeed :mumble:
Hey All--
Well, I received a rather downer phone call last night. My step-dad calls about 11:30 p.m./pct, and informs me that my uncle (mom's brother) had died. I won't bore you with details-- he had a bad heart, so it was either that, or suicide (an empty prescription bottle and un-readable note was found). Now my mind is trying to decide if I should wait for their call (they didn't want me driving out right away), or damn the torpedoes, call work, get packed, and leave now.
Ghostrider, I remember an earlier post where you offered some space with "the gang". Since I don't know now if my brother is going to still help me, is your offer still good? I don't want to be a burden, yet if he doesn't come, it sure would be appreciated. Maybe give me a call (cell- 775-450-7811). Thanks heaps!!
Man, you all know why I'm riding 24IOP. I just didn't think my grandma would be a "member".
Well, I received a rather downer phone call last night. My step-dad calls about 11:30 p.m./pct, and informs me that my uncle (mom's brother) had died. I won't bore you with details-- he had a bad heart, so it was either that, or suicide (an empty prescription bottle and un-readable note was found). Now my mind is trying to decide if I should wait for their call (they didn't want me driving out right away), or damn the torpedoes, call work, get packed, and leave now.
Ghostrider, I remember an earlier post where you offered some space with "the gang". Since I don't know now if my brother is going to still help me, is your offer still good? I don't want to be a burden, yet if he doesn't come, it sure would be appreciated. Maybe give me a call (cell- 775-450-7811). Thanks heaps!!
Man, you all know why I'm riding 24IOP. I just didn't think my grandma would be a "member".
Westy said:
hhaha that is great . mainly cause i do stuff like that ALLLL the time -- even when i am not sleep deprived and exhausted!!
My new wheels and Avid discs arrived today!!!! Install, dial em in, test ride them a few times and I'll be good to go for the race....
Awww yeah suckaz!
Good luck to all you who are racing! Don't forget to snap a few pics. 
Good luck! Say hi to the cacti for me
Bike's sitting here in my office waiting to get packed up at lunch. I'm just not looking forward to getting up at 3am tomorrow morning to get to the airport in time. Why did I decide to fly out so early?
Packed up and ready to go. Waiting for tea to brew, 395 south, quick stop at Mammoth, on to I-10, then east to Phoenix. Hook up with brother, then I'll see you all starting Thursday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
spin class last night, so tonight will be spent packing....I cant wait to get to AZ !!!
thanks Heidi & Baboon !
thanks Heidi & Baboon !
Good luck everyone!!! We're SO jealous that we aren't able to join you this year. Take lots of pics for us and try not to spear any cacti 
Heidi said:Good luck! Say hi to the cacti for me
haha - ouch, that kinda sucked
I need to bring some pliers
I need to bring some pliers
12 hours of driving later (dang semi's), I'm here in Scottsdale with the family. Tomorrow, it's off to Tucson, pick up the packet, and get ready. Oh, I did forget my tweezers-- will pliers work at removing cactus needles as well????
I've got all my gear ready to go... I'm headed up to the site tomorrow after work. Getting psyched!!!!
Jealous!!!
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Good luck all
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Good luck all
good luck to everyone participating! May you have a fun filled and safe race!
Just spoke with ABE (packet pick-up location), and I'll be there tomorrow plugging TCF/pre-school donations (shameless plug on my part). I'll either be wearing my green or red jersey (you'll know when you see it). Getting completely stoked!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What time are you all arriving? Will there be stuff going on for tomorrow evening? Will I find a good camping spot tomorrow if I get there around 4pm? I just don't know what to expect...
Change of plans for me-- going to Mexico now, will arrive at venue Friday around noon. If anyone will be up for a pre-ride early afternoon, I'm game. Getting even more stoked!!!!!!!!
So how'd it go for everyone? I had a blast as a total 24OP newbie. We ended up getting 28th place out of ?? total 5-person coed teams. We really weren't trying that hard to place anyway... just went for the fun of it. I managed to get three laps in: 1:15, 1:30 (night), and 1:21. No flats, no mechanicals.
Got to 'ride' with Tinker for about 5 minutes on that back stretch of dirt road and down into the Junbug singletrack. He passed me lazily and I hung on his back tire for a while. He was probably at about 15% effort and I was at 75% LOL
We were camped up toward the top of Epic Rides Blvd so we had a great view of the valley and all the ruckus below. I can't believe how many RVs there were!
So.... how'd you all do?
Got to 'ride' with Tinker for about 5 minutes on that back stretch of dirt road and down into the Junbug singletrack. He passed me lazily and I hung on his back tire for a while. He was probably at about 15% effort and I was at 75% LOL
We were camped up toward the top of Epic Rides Blvd so we had a great view of the valley and all the ruckus below. I can't believe how many RVs there were!
So.... how'd you all do?