Congrats T-Dog!T-Dog said:
I say put 30 more on, I heard they subtract some off your lap times if you're a clydsdale
24 Hours in the Old Pueblo 2006
- Thread starter Westy
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I say put 30 more on, I heard they subtract some off your lap times if you're a clydsdale
What is your team? You'll have to swing by monkey camp once we get something together.Daeto said:
Daeto needs to order up some better weather for this years race. I figure it might snow this year. If you recall two years ago it was very cold before the race and last year it rained. If you combine the two, you guys from back east should be right at home. Just bring your studded tires and ski masks. 
I was thinking it might be fun to set up a little early. I know one of the women solo racers-June comes out early and does some training. Part of the course is named after her.
I was thinking it might be fun to set up a little early. I know one of the women solo racers-June comes out early and does some training. Part of the course is named after her.
Well my dad is getting married in phoenix that weekend -- so I am def going to race ..
Registration is open. It appears that the East Coast team needs one more rider since Sq-earl will be a new daddy at race time. Who's gonna step up? Big shoes to fill.
Does that mean the remaining team members are the same as last year? What about Gee Spot? I need to know the line-up so we can staff accordingly out here.
For those in the know, I'll be doing the Pueblo solo in Alaina's honor. That means...... Echo and Ghostrider (and all of you), it's time to have that beer I asked about a while ago. Just look for the Bill's Beer and Bait Shop truck. Oh, and there will be some cake, too, as long as my brother remembers to order it.
As for the donations, I'll be attempting 11 laps to honor Alaina's Heaven date (Feb. 4, 2003-- 2+4+2+00+3, get it??). My choice came when I saw 11 wild horses on a visit out to see Alaina a couple of days ago. The donations will be for 2 causes. One is Alaina's pre-school library program. A great cause with a great teacher. The second is for the Compassionate Friends, the support group Kristine and I go to to help with our losing Alaina. If you feel either or both of these are worthy, please consider donating at the event. It doesn't have to be much, as it all adds up in the end.
SEE ALL OF YOU THERE!!!!!!!
Shawn
As for the donations, I'll be attempting 11 laps to honor Alaina's Heaven date (Feb. 4, 2003-- 2+4+2+00+3, get it??). My choice came when I saw 11 wild horses on a visit out to see Alaina a couple of days ago. The donations will be for 2 causes. One is Alaina's pre-school library program. A great cause with a great teacher. The second is for the Compassionate Friends, the support group Kristine and I go to to help with our losing Alaina. If you feel either or both of these are worthy, please consider donating at the event. It doesn't have to be much, as it all adds up in the end.
SEE ALL OF YOU THERE!!!!!!!
Shawn
If there is still room on the 'East' team, I would love to ride. I was looking at putting a team together, but most of my buds bail at the last minute.
Are you guys rolling geared or SS?
Are you guys rolling geared or SS?
ghostrider - as far as I know, me, Westy and douglas are a go and we are looking to race in 4 person male. I don't know if Gee Spot is going but if she does she will have her own team.
mantis, looking forward to seeing you there.
mantis, looking forward to seeing you there.
peter you would make a great addition to our team. As far as I know we are running geared.
Sounds good. Count me in.
4 person male, tough catagory.
I was just looking at plane tic prices, freakin $450 ...ouch
I was just looking at plane tic prices, freakin $450 ...ouch
Very cool. Count me in for donations and beer and anything else that will help.mantispf2000 said:
Ok, so it looks like the West needs one more dude to complete Team Quarter Ton. Chelsea, you are still welcome to hang/camp with us, of course.Echo said:
What airport are you closest to now?ghostrider said:
LAX or Burbank will work fine. Oxnard is still an option, but LAX will be cheapest.Echo said:
well thanks!!!!ghostrider said:
I will be driving - I will prob get in thursday ish .. so if anyone needs rides from airports .. I might be able to help out!!
Are you contemplating solo?mcgowanc said:well thanks!!!!
Are you East coasters really flying into LA and then driving the 6-7 hours to the course? Why not fly into Phoenix or Tucson?
ghostrider is my bro and he has a very cute daughter I would like to see... other team members are not obligated to follow my itinerary 
mcgowanc said:well thanks!!!!
you'll be coming from the North, correct?
isnt Tucson airport like 45-60 minitues south of the race course?
or are you referring to Phoenix airport?
I will be going through Phoenix - So I can swing by that airport -- or the tucson airport. (I am somewhat directionally challenged - but I think I came through tuscon last year .. it was dark and rainy tho .. so who knowsdouglas said:
)) (Yes I am coming from the North)
if i can get my stuff together I am ...ghostrider said:
So I'll get to meet a fellow Va monkey in Az. :dancing:peter6061 said:
So is the team locked in? If so let's register.
I'm definite. Westy's definite. Peter's definite. If Doug is definite I'll register us tomorrow.
I've registered, so now it's time to train in the snow. From what I hear of '05's rain situation, the snow should help..... a lot!
On the lighter side, I sure look forward to seeing all of you there. Remember, there'll be celebrating afterwards, and fund-raising during. Geez, if I didn't know any better, I'd say I'm already getting nervous about it!!!!!
On the lighter side, I sure look forward to seeing all of you there. Remember, there'll be celebrating afterwards, and fund-raising during. Geez, if I didn't know any better, I'd say I'm already getting nervous about it!!!!!
Echo said:
I'm in.
mcgowanc said:if i can get my stuff together I am ...
wow!
thats impressive.............and slightly crazy!
will you have a a crew to help out?
A friend of mine has plans to be racing female solo
No doubt, so many VA monkeys, yet we don't all know each other for some reason...Westy said:
Just let me know what you need from me.Echo said:
I need the following info from each team member via PM:peter6061 said:
First and last name
Birthdate
Telephone #
email address
Age on race day (Feb 18 2006)
Shirt size
Occupation
Emergency contact name
Emergency contact phone #
Lighting systems - number and brand
Hey peter6061, have you done 24's before? Do you race normal XC's? what level?
Peter easily kept up with me on a pretty decent road climb at MBW, and I was in about my best shape of the year. He is also a singlespeed manaic. I don't think you need to worry about him
Echo said:Peter easily kept up with me on a pretty decent road climb at MBW, and I was in about my best shape of the year. He is also a singlespeed manaic. I don't think you need to worry about him
worried, no
hopeful, yes (for a ringer!)
and FYI, my lap times will be faster this year.
Thanks Echo.Echo said:Peter easily kept up with me on a pretty decent road climb at MBW, and I was in about my best shape of the year. He is also a singlespeed manaic. I don't think you need to worry about him
I've done a few 24s before; Moab, Seven Springs, etc,.. and a couple 12s. Did a lot of XC racing in the 90's at the sport & expert levels. I currently ride a lot of SS and mainly am wondering which bike to bring. Current potentials are, C-dale 1FG, scalpel, prophet. One of my buddies won the 5 person on an SS team a couple years ago, so I'm wondering about the technical nature of the trail. The pics all make it look smooth, but I remember riding in that general areas about 10 years ago and finding some pretty tech trails.
My main challenge will be trying to stay in shape throughout the winter. Just joined a gym, and have been going regularly. The only time to ride now is before the ground thaws, otherwise it's too wet. Might have to get out on the road a bit.
PM on the way.
edit: Oh, and I wouldn't call myself a 'ringer',... no matter how much I'd like to be.
What do you mean "faster"? Faster than last year? Faster than Westy? Faster than me? :devil:douglas said:
I saw Heather & Wiley yesterday. They're planning on doing a 24 in FL in January as welldouglas said:
Echo said:
YES! haha, I actually meant my '06 lap times will be faster than my '05
I have a better bike, a better light, I ride a little "smarter" now....so all thats left is to be in as good (or better) shape
awesome! last year we did 5 person coed and somehow managed a 5th place (which was the last podium spot!)peter6061 said:
We're in a tougher category this year... but all we really need to do is beat the West coast team :devil: