My perparations officially began yesterday.douglas said:
24 Hours of Adrenaline @ Dalton 2005- Plans and Smacktalk
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I'm just gonna train for the solo Pat's Peak thing, these team 24's are gonna be a breeze :devil:
Echo said:
No slacking here 
Looks like I may be down for the count. Upheaval on the home front has put me on a course of brokeness.
*sigh*
*sigh*
I MTB'd for the first time in about five months last night. I have a looooong way to go before I am in Dalton shape. Most of you are just trying to shake off a winter of not riding, but with our house purchase taking up so much of our time last year, I really have not ridden hard since September. Those bike commutes to work are going to help big time.
Well, I've ridden three times in the past week logging over 80 miles, so it's a start. I also lost a month of training before Dalton last year thanks to that 'Nam-induced back injury.
Well, I've ridden three times in the past week logging over 80 miles, so it's a start. I also lost a month of training before Dalton last year thanks to that 'Nam-induced back injury.
That blows, hope everything settles down on the good side of things at home. And I really wanted to see what you thought of wet roots after 24 hours.blue said:Looks like I may be down for the count. Upheaval on the home front has put me on a course of brokeness.
*sigh*
No need to worry IAB...we've been busy too and need to train more 
I need to find a way to get paid to ride my bike instead of working my regular job.
I need to find a way to get paid to ride my bike instead of working my regular job.
Don't we all!TreeSaw said:
your suppose to stop riding because its winter ????I Are Baboon said:
I thought is what Studded tires were for 
That was a Nasty Ugly Crash!!!! especially when you curled up in to the fetus position afterwards. And the worst part is I didn't even take a picture of it .I Are Baboon said:
I might be getting a little extra sponsorship this year.TreeSaw said:No need to worry IAB...we've been busy too and need to train more
Some free gear and help with entry fees, keeping my fingers crossed.
No dangerous hucking for me until after Dalton this year.splat said:your suppose to stop riding because its winter ????
That was a Nasty Ugly Crash!!!! especially when you curled up in to the fetus position afterwards. And the worst part is I didn't even take a picture of it .
awesome!Westy said:I might be getting a little extra sponsorship this year.
good idea!I Are Baboon said:
after Pats Peak!I Are Baboon said:
neaky:
I agree with you on this Echo!Echo said:
That's AWESOME!!! Good luck with that....you certainly deserve itWesty said:I might be getting a little extra sponsorship this year.
You goin' 24 or 12 hours? I think Sq-Earl & I are planning on the 12 hour solos.Echo said:
I don't deserve anything, but I'll take anything I can get.TreeSaw said:That's AWESOME!!! Good luck with that....you certainly deserve it
Mr. Modest........
hey ECHO & SPLAT, dont forget there is a pats peak thread, Bill offered up his cooking services !
hey ECHO & SPLAT, dont forget there is a pats peak thread, Bill offered up his cooking services !
Yeah I'm totally down with that. I gotta get off my ass and start registering for all these damn things.douglas said:
Mr. Modest is right. I've seen you ride and you definately represent your sponsors wellWesty said:
and deserve it.
I've been there!!!douglas said:
Now If I could just get bill to cook for me on training rides
True dat. I'm pretty sure he had his shop's jersey on when we mooned the masses at Old Pueblo.TreeSaw said:...you definately represent your sponsors well
BWWAAAHHHH! I think you're right about that oneghostrider said:
Got myself a new riding partner and all I have to say it you all better be afraid....VERY afraid :devil:
I like to put my best assets forward when representing a sponsor.ghostrider said:
TreeSaw said:
what? who? come on, spill the beans? will I see this person Sunday?
:devil: Unfortunately, no...she's got her own ride scheduled and was sad to hear I wouldn't be riding with her :devil:douglas said:
what? who? come on, spill the beans? will I see this person Sunday?
HOLD ON A SEC!
does this person ride a specialized? (maybe a sworks epic?)
does this person ride a specialized? (maybe a sworks epic?)
Was this person in Tuscon? Does she kick serious ass?!?!?douglas said:
douglas said:
McGRP01 said:Was this person in Tuscon? Does she kick serious ass?!?!?
:devil:
VERY cool T!!!!TreeSaw said:
OK now I'm scared.
I saw some chat earlier in the thread about training for Dalton and I feel compelled to interject. What is all this about "training rides"? You already know how to ride your bike; you just have to do it longer and faster. I would like my team at least to suspend the focus on bicycle fitness and redirect your efforts to the following training regimen.
Frequency--3 times a week to start then 3 weeks prior to race every night for 2 weeks and one-week abstention to build reserves the week before the race.
Equipment-- Tent, sleeping bag, small children, wet towels, laundry room, landscape contractor, old work boots, a large dog, 6 Grande bean burritos, spiritual motivation on CD, and a boom box.
Regimen--- Set up your tent in the laundry room next to the washer dryer. Arrange your sleeping bag inside tent so the head is closest to the dryer. Around 8pm take the large dog for a brisk walk, 1-1\2 to 2 hours. When you return feed the Burritos to the dog, place the old work boots in the dryer and set to high for 60 minutes. Crawl in your bag, and attempt to get some sleep. (Dog need not be in tent with you but must be in the room)
If perhaps you experience is a period of restless between the time the dryer stops and when the dog starts scratching to get out and polluting the room air, then you may try rebuilding your hubset for relaxation.
When the dog needs to go out, take the wet towels and layer them in your sleeping bag before taking it for another walk. When you return, relocate the tent near an open window, you can turn on the boom box, insert the motivational CD, set it on a continuous loop at medium volume and crawl back into your bag.
Rest
Sometime in the early hours the landscape contractor is bound to come and start blowing leaves or mowing the lawn. Ignore the sun rising and the noise, you can continue to sleep.
You may wonder why an alarm clock is not on the equipment list, not to worry. The small children will be in to wake you at 4:30am. You may cuddle them for 5 minutes if you like but they are going to be hungry so get up and get cooking. It doesnt matter what you make they are not going to eat it anyway. Take the dog for another walk.
When you get back, then you can go for a training ride, provided the spouse doesnt have any other chores for you to do.
Frequency--3 times a week to start then 3 weeks prior to race every night for 2 weeks and one-week abstention to build reserves the week before the race.
Equipment-- Tent, sleeping bag, small children, wet towels, laundry room, landscape contractor, old work boots, a large dog, 6 Grande bean burritos, spiritual motivation on CD, and a boom box.
Regimen--- Set up your tent in the laundry room next to the washer dryer. Arrange your sleeping bag inside tent so the head is closest to the dryer. Around 8pm take the large dog for a brisk walk, 1-1\2 to 2 hours. When you return feed the Burritos to the dog, place the old work boots in the dryer and set to high for 60 minutes. Crawl in your bag, and attempt to get some sleep. (Dog need not be in tent with you but must be in the room)
If perhaps you experience is a period of restless between the time the dryer stops and when the dog starts scratching to get out and polluting the room air, then you may try rebuilding your hubset for relaxation.
When the dog needs to go out, take the wet towels and layer them in your sleeping bag before taking it for another walk. When you return, relocate the tent near an open window, you can turn on the boom box, insert the motivational CD, set it on a continuous loop at medium volume and crawl back into your bag.
Rest
Sometime in the early hours the landscape contractor is bound to come and start blowing leaves or mowing the lawn. Ignore the sun rising and the noise, you can continue to sleep.
You may wonder why an alarm clock is not on the equipment list, not to worry. The small children will be in to wake you at 4:30am. You may cuddle them for 5 minutes if you like but they are going to be hungry so get up and get cooking. It doesnt matter what you make they are not going to eat it anyway. Take the dog for another walk.
When you get back, then you can go for a training ride, provided the spouse doesnt have any other chores for you to do.
Nice one Bill. Luckily I won't have to worry about sleep.
Does Carmichael know about this system?
Yeah, I'm psyched and terrified all at once. Aparently her father is interested in helping out with my trainingMcGRP01 said:VERY cool T!!!!
neaky: and she's seeking a chick to ride with as often as possible. Now, we just have to set the time.:devil: We've talked about pacing ourselves to ride our race laps together for a while at Pats Peak (she's doing the 24 solo and I'm doing the 12 solo).Echo said:
neaky:
Shoot, maybe I'll follow you two hotties for a few laps too.TreeSaw said::devil: We've talked about pacing ourselves to ride our race laps together for a while at Pats Peak (she's doing the 24 solo and I'm doing the 12 solo).
Westy said:
I've done two (team of 5) 24's, total sleep during event combined = ZERO!
TreeSaw said:Yeah, I'm psyched and terrified all at once. Aparently her father is interested in helping out with my training
:devil: We've talked about pacing ourselves to ride our race laps together for a while at Pats Peak (she's doing the 24 solo and I'm doing the 12 solo).
nice!
Can you make any of her Thursday rides at 'The Pitts' ?