[Westy]

I'd bet those 2 would go to the same person

I think ECHO already has the fast lap & team trophy's to bring out.

I'd say Echo can keep the team trophy. Unless Chelsea steps up biiig time.

 

[Echo]

Ooh, that reminds me, I gotta get the fastest lap trophy from greasey monkey. He's going to Ray's MTB this weekend, sounds like a good excuse for me to go too.

 

[ghostrider]

Ooh, that reminds me, I gotta get the fastest lap trophy from greasey monkey. He's going to Ray's MTB this weekend, sounds like a good excuse for me to go too.

Sounds like a good excuse to break your humerous just prior to a big west coast vacation.

 

[Echo]

Sounds like a good excuse to break your humerous just prior to a big west coast vacation.

Yeah, I probably shouldn't take a bike with me.

 

[peter6061]

I'll be at Rays' with a large contingent of DC guys the weekend of the 10,11,12 if you're interested...

(weekend before Old Pueblo - ouch)

 

[douglas]

I'd say Echo can keep the team trophy. Unless Chelsea steps up biiig time.

seems silly for ECHO to bring the trophy, being he's definitely going home with it

 

[ghostrider]

seems silly for ECHO to bring the trophy, being he's definitely going home with it

This is looking more like an anti-smacktalk year. I went for a ride last night and things aren't looking so good for me. I'm planning to install training wheels this weekend so I don't tip over quite so often.

 

[Westy]

I'm toting around little extra insulation, other than that I'm feeling pretty good. First time in 6+ months my knees have felt good. When we get there I'm going to have to find the fastest looking 4 person team and call them a bunch of slow assed sissyfied sally ass cripples, and then run........

 

[ghostrider]

4 laps = 60 miles. Ghostrider's longest ride in the past six months = 25 miles.

 

[douglas]

4? try 5 plus a preride and you're almost at a century

 

[douglas]

hey, do we need one of those red blink rear lights for night laps?

 

[Echo]

hey, do we need one of those red blink rear lights for night laps?

You're supposed to have them. I like them because you can track who's the next f*cker gonna get passed :devil:

 

[Westy]

You're supposed to have them. I like them because you can track who's the next f*cker gonna get passed :devil:

I wish people wore illuminated numbers on their back, so you can say "hey number XX, get the **** out of my way".

 

[Echo]

I wish people wore illuminated numbers on their back, so you can say "hey number XX, get the **** out of my way".

I've found that "guess who mother****er" works just fine.

 

[douglas]

good advice....I'll have give a version of that a try

"HEY MotherF***er, get to F*** out of my way"

 

[Westy]

I'm thinking an air horn might be nice too. Sneak up at someone on the singletrack at 4:00 then let a blast loose.

 

[douglas]

I'm thinking an air horn might be nice too. Sneak up at someone on the singletrack at 4:00 then let a blast loose.

interesting...I also was going to mount a 2nd HID backwards, so if someone catches up to me, I'd turn it on blinding them so they would go flying into a big ass cactus

 

[Westy]

interesting...I also was going to mount a 2nd HID backwards, so if someone catches up to me, I'd turn it on blinding them so they would go flying into a big ass cactus

A strobe light might be better.

 

[Echo]

I thought we agreed the team wasn't going to discuss our race plans.

 

[Westy]

Since we aren't going to have super-ultra-mega-monkey-camp this year and everyone is flying we probably need to coordinate who brings what. I'm guessing that the RV will have all the kitchen stuff but other than that we are on our own.

Ghostrider, could I ship my bike to your place and pick it up the week before the race?

 

[douglas]

I thought we agreed the team wasn't going to discuss our race plans.

yeah, but that was when we thought we had some competition

 

[peter6061]

A strobe light might be better.

Yeah, one bright flash is sure to knock out the night vision long enough to throw them from the bike.

 

[peter6061]

I'm thinking an air horn might be nice too. Sneak up at someone on the singletrack at 4:00 then let a blast loose.

I've found that a cheap squeaky horn of some animal or "sumo wrestler " usually pisses off anyone who is taking themselves too seriously as you pass them.

 

[ghostrider]

yeah, but that was when we thought we had some competition

Well there's probably 20 other teams in the class jackson. Bust out and win it if you're man enough.

 

[ghostrider]

I'm thinking an air horn might be nice too. Sneak up at someone on the singletrack at 4:00 then let a blast loose.

You could also point it backwards and use it as a JATO rocket.

 

[ghostrider]

Since we aren't going to have super-ultra-mega-monkey-camp this year and everyone is flying we probably need to coordinate who brings what. I'm guessing that the RV will have all the kitchen stuff but other than that we are on our own.

Ghostrider, could I ship my bike to your place and pick it up the week before the race?

Sure, no problem, ship it out. Are you returning to CA after the race? If so, can we count on you for some cargo room? Also, it sounds like my new team is going to have a ton of gear and they're happy to include you losers in the party. So, the key will be to ensure we are all camping together. I think they have a few duos, and a few four-person teams, like five teams in all, so as I said, it should be a party. And another thing, I'm coming from my house, so I'm willing to share whatever will be useful in terms of camping gear etc. We should also each chip in 20 bucks or whatever and buy one of these babies (which will ensure we have perfect weather for the race):
http://cgi.ebay.com/10x20-Party-Wedding-tent-Canopy-Garge-Heavy-Duty_W0QQitemZ4420754703QQcategoryZ20721QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

 

[Echo]

I've found that a cheap squeaky horn of some animal or "sumo wrestler " usually pisses off anyone who is taking themselves too seriously as you pass them.

I've actually got a blue rubber hippo horn that my RM secret santa got me this year. Looks like I'll have a chance to use it.

 

[Echo]

We should also each chip in 20 bucks or whatever and buy one of these babies (which will ensure we have perfect weather for the race):
http://cgi.ebay.com/10x20-Party-Wedding-tent-Canopy-Garge-Heavy-Duty_W0QQitemZ4420754703QQcategoryZ20721QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

Our camp will be bigger than the transition area.

I'm gonna experiment with using my sleeping bag as a replacement for one of the pieces of foam in my Trico Ironcase. Anyone tried that?

 

[douglas]

Also, it sounds like my new team is going to have a ton of gear and they're happy to include you losers in the party. So, the key will be to ensure we are all camping together. I think they have a few duos, and a few four-person teams, like five teams in all, so as I said, it should be a party. ]

what day are they setting up camp?

 

[ghostrider]

what day are they setting up camp?

Should be Thursday morning.

 

[Echo]

Should be Thursday morning.

There's good cell service there right? People who are arriving Thursday morning should exchange cell numbers.

 

[TreeSaw]

Our camp will be bigger than the transition area.

I'm gonna experiment with using my sleeping bag as a replacement for one of the pieces of foam in my Trico Ironcase. Anyone tried that?

We did that last year with both of our bikes and it worked out great! The cases were a little bulged but once we cinched them down all was good and no damage either!!!

 

[mantispf2000]

Back tracking to the strobe light-- How about bringing a hanging disco ball and the soundtrack from Saturday Night Fever? Nothing like the Bee Gees at 4 a.m.!!!!!

 

[mantispf2000]

Cell numbers??? Great idea, though I'm not going to wait until event time. Mine is 775-450-7811, and please, no "this is Ed McMahon(?), and you've won $10 million!!!", ok????

 

[Westy]

Sure, no problem, ship it out. Are you returning to CA after the race? If so, can we count on you for some cargo room? Also, it sounds like my new team is going to have a ton of gear and they're happy to include you losers in the party. So, the key will be to ensure we are all camping together. I think they have a few duos, and a few four-person teams, like five teams in all, so as I said, it should be a party. And another thing, I'm coming from my house, so I'm willing to share whatever will be useful in terms of camping gear etc. We should also each chip in 20 bucks or whatever and buy one of these babies (which will ensure we have perfect weather for the race):
http://cgi.ebay.com/10x20-Party-Wedding-tent-Canopy-Garge-Heavy-Duty_W0QQitemZ4420754703QQcategoryZ20721QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

Right now I'll be heading out to Crapsworth for work the Monday before the race, and then driving out to OP thursday night or early Friday morning. I'll eventually be flying home out of Pheonix on Tuesday, so I will not be much of a help with cargo except for consumables like your EPO and coccaine supplements.

 

[ghostrider]

Anybody notice this:

http://www.epicrides.com/invite.htm

I predict T-dog will change his mind and decide he wants to race.

 

[Echo]

Anybody notice this:

http://www.epicrides.com/invite.htm

I predict T-dog will change his mind and decide he wants to race.

That could be cool. Should we sign up?

 

[douglas]

That could be cool. Should we sign up?

one less meal to worry about.....sounds like a plan

 

[T-Dog]

Anybody notice this:

http://www.epicrides.com/invite.htm

I predict T-dog will change his mind and decide he wants to race.

It's killing me not to go....it sounds like you've got a good plan going.
If there's anything I can do to help (equipment-wise) let me know.

As an aside, the Discovery Team rented out the Deer Lodge Resturant for dinner the other night, which is about 4 blocks from my house. I stopped by as they were getting ready to leave, jumped on the bus
and gave the lads a little pep talk, and assured them we were looking forward to them racing thru town next month. They were very cool and friendly....red wine always makes me chatty

 

[Echo]

one less meal to worry about.....sounds like a plan

Cool, I'm sending my $15 today.