reever
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Just got back from Sebring. WOW, what a race.Lines of recumbent teams whizzing past me. Schlitter v. Cruzbike....each having top of the line components just flying. The orange blossoms were in bloom--heaven on earth, as we spent miles and miles in the middle of huge fields on the 89 mile loop. Most of it was flat or rolling hills. There was one combination of three hills in a row--each higher than the previous--that brought me down to @6mph each time I hit them on the 11 mile loop. I had originally signed up for the 24 hour event, but that was thinking the raceway would be lit up like a football field all night long. I had really sketchy lighting that would not have made it through the night, so I switched to the 12 hour race. I made 202.6 miles with 10 minutes to go until 12 hours. I kind of cruised slowly down the pit row each of the eight times I did the 11 mile loop--just enjoying having my daughter crewing for me. Yes, my youngest daughter flew in from Dallas to crew for me! If I had pushed it down pit row for each of the eight times I might have had time to make it one more loop around the 3.7 mile racetrack before the 12 hours was up. If you guys ever get the opportunity to ride this thing, go for it!!! It is truly a classy race--well run off, with a history of great riders choosing to participate in it.
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