http://www.gravityplay.com/MTB100/
Holy crap - 17,000 feet of elevation gain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Holy crap - 17,000 feet of elevation gain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
For the SADISTIC racers
- Thread starter Heidi
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I'm waiting to see what weekend it is.
I like how they imply that a "weekend warrior" could do it.
I'm in pretty decent shape, definitely better than the average "weekend warrior", and the idea of doing that race sounds pretty daunting. But who knows, maybe I could...
I'm in pretty decent shape, definitely better than the average "weekend warrior", and the idea of doing that race sounds pretty daunting. But who knows, maybe I could...
Of course you could - if you prepared. I don't think I've ever climbed 17,000' on one ride. THAT sounds tough.Originally posted by Echo
I like how they imply that a "weekend warrior" could do it.
I'm in pretty decent shape, definitely better than the average "weekend warrior", and the idea of doing that race sounds pretty daunting. But who knows, maybe I could...
I think it would be really tough to prepare for, first because I can't train at altitude, and second because we don't have any climbs even remotely close to that around me... so all I can do to train is spinning and intervals, I dunno if that would be enough 
But I bet the scenery would be incredible, like they said, and the feeling of finishing would be pretty awesome
But I bet the scenery would be incredible, like they said, and the feeling of finishing would be pretty awesome
The long distance races RULE because really, every finisher should be honored - 100 milers are hard. Sure, it's nice to win them, but finishing is almost enough.Originally posted by Echo
I think it would be really tough to prepare for, first because I can't train at altitude, and second because we don't have any climbs even remotely close to that around me... so all I can do to train is spinning and intervals, I dunno if that would be enough
But I bet the scenery would be incredible, like they said, and the feeling of finishing would be pretty awesome
I guess I take the hills and mountains here in SoCal for granted.
Looks like they're gonna give a medal to all the finishers, which is cool.
Some of those crazy Californians made me pedal up mountains when I was out there for Christmas, it wasn't so bad... I could get used to it
I am going to try out the Shenandoah 100 this year. A little less climbing than the MTB 100 and with the max altitude of only 4200 ft you do not have to be too concerned with altitude training.Originally posted by Echo
I like how they imply that a "weekend warrior" could do it.
I'm in pretty decent shape, definitely better than the average "weekend warrior", and the idea of doing that race sounds pretty daunting. But who knows, maybe I could...
http://www.mtntouring.com/htm/home.htm
that looks so awesome.
For some strange sadistic reason, I'm finding myself actually wanting to try one of these things.
i'll do it if you will
Which one? I probably stand a better chance of surviving the one in VA, the only endurance racing I've done is the 6 hours of Power.
Here is a good article on the Wild 100, this one seems to have more orienteering involved than I would enjoy.
http://www.dirtragmag.com/articles/article.php?ID=22&category=web_only
There is also the Wilderness 101 in PA, but it only has a sissy 9000 feet of climbing.
http://www.mtntouring.com/htm/home.htm
http://www.dirtragmag.com/articles/article.php?ID=22&category=web_only
There is also the Wilderness 101 in PA, but it only has a sissy 9000 feet of climbing.
http://www.mtntouring.com/htm/home.htm
Shenandoah 100
I think you should go for it. I'll do one if you will.
Gee, are you sure you can hang?Originally posted by Heidi
I think you should go for it. I'll do one if you will.
make her ride your bmx bikeOriginally posted by Echo
Gee, are you sure you can hang?
So would I! Anybody want a slow girl who can barely ride on their team?
Anybody? Anybody?Oh Well guess I'll go it alone.
If you guys are seriously gonna do the Shenendoah, count me in.
like yellow bus slow or?Originally posted by Shyrmp
So would I! Anybody want a slow girl who can barely ride on their team?
Oh Well guess I'll go it alone.
:eviltongu (no, new biker slow)
hehehe sorry i meant to put a "
" in there but i'm eating messy chicken wings and am only typing with one hand.
I just gotta make sure it doesn't conflict with any other stuff, if the schedule's a go then I think I'm gonna give it a run :devil:
Uh huh...sure...after all the nice things I said about your pic.Originally posted by The Toninator
hehehe sorry i meant to put a "
really:love:Originally posted by Shyrmp
Uh huh...sure...after all the nice things I said about your pic.
Does that mean you will be my partner for a race?
OK:love: :love: :love: :love:Originally posted by Shyrmp
Does that mean you will be my partner for a race?
I thought these 100 milers were solo deals...
Thay are............remember they are "short bus" slow.
Most are. The Durango one can be done as a 3 person team though. Then each person only does roughly 33 miles.
They maybe solo deals, but moral support, taunting and egging on will probably be needed to finish.
Only... LOL
OK - I'm considering Shenandoah now. I have to do at least one 100 miler this year, maybe I'll make that the one.
I printed off the map, I'll go scope out the situation and report. Shoule take me a month or so to check out the whole 100 miles.
I've already put it in my head that I'm doing it.
I reckon this is just another "thing" for me to do. Done the 24 hours thing a few times, 6 hour solo, DH races........now it's time to do the 100 miler.
Really!!!! when do you think you will make your decision?
Well, I'm waiting to see when the Durango 100 is. Why, are you going to do it? We could have a big monkey meeting!
if you guys are going. i''m going.
have they decided on a month yet?
Durango is supposed to be mid to late August, the Shenandoah is August 31. That's Labor Day weekend so I wouldn't have to take Monday off.