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Message started by evblazer on May 3^rd, 2008, 4:32pm

Title: Pre-HCTT Test run.
Post by evblazer on May 3^rd, 2008, 4:32pm

I finally got up there to see the little course and it looked pretty good. I kicked a few branches out of the shoulder but it looked really good for shoulders. The only places that aren't currently marked off with paint to be weary of is probably in front of that concrete place. I'm not 100% if it is on the course but it would be on the return leg if it is. Mostly just some concrete splatter in the shoulder but not much. Of course I got big 26"x1.35" tires so I'm not sure if/how they'd affect all you skinny tire runners.

The ride up there was mostly nice except for the one mile stretch in front of the golden triangle mall crossing under 35. With all the construction pushing it down to 1 lane each side with all those shopping center entrances and a blinking yellow light it was fun times. I took 228 for a half mile on the shoulder which was interesting. Never been on a road with actual exit signs while I was on my bike. I got to pass juvi hall and the county courthouse where I was on tuesday for jury duty. I'm glad I didn't try and ride my bike up there tuesday it would have been a nightmare.

When I finally got to the middle school I found what I thought to be the start line which was a little orange line with an S. I reset my computer and off I went. It was somewhat windy and those hills were pretty tought trying to get up with any speed. Reached the turn around after what seemed like ages and traffic was clear so i did a 180 and headed the other way. I really can't get inclines right on my recumbent. Before the turnaround I thought I was going uphill but when I turned it looked like that was uphill. I think according to the chart my first guess was right but it doesn't last long before I hit the big hill on the way back.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3148/2431492898_763598654c.jpg?v=0
When I hit the 1km to go I was out of juice. I spun up the hill and just rolled to the school entrance.
So the time to beat May 10th is
Distance: 12.66 Miles
Time: 47:36
Avg: 15.96

The ride home was faster then my ride up and more people held up traffic to let their kids hang out windows to gawk at my bike. Rode 100k today though :)

biggest goof up of the day? My mp3 player must have gotten left on friday so it was dead when I left so no music :'( I only got yelled at once that roads are for cars. Most of the other interaction was people holding up traffic to let their kids get a better look at my bike. I have shiney streamers on it so apparantly all the kids love it now.

Title: Re: Pre-HCTT Test run.
Post by aikigreg on May 4^th, 2008, 5:36pm

You should get that no problem. I suspect you rode further than the actual course by a smidge anyway. Hopefully I'll have the tica back together by then. I left my wheel back in Ohio for a super-secret upgrade.

Greg

Title: Re: Pre-HCTT Test run.
Post by DallasBikr on May 4^th, 2008, 6:44pm

That line with the 'S' is indeed the start, and will have officials, a holder and duct tape on the ground next Saturday. The finish will have duct tape, a tent and more officials. Did you see the 200 meter to go paint?

If the last 3 or 4 weeks are any indication, we'll get even more branches and such on the road from a Wednesday or Thursday night storm.

The concrete plant is on the return leg, and we sweep it pretty well. If there are new splatters, we'll paint them. I've never had a complaint that any of it was a big deal though :)

I can't believe you rode loop 288 by the mall...I'm kind of nuts and won;t do that!

DB

Title: Re: Pre-HCTT Test run.
Post by evblazer on May 4^th, 2008, 10:40pm

The 1km to go and the 200meters to go was still there. The 200meters is just before shoulder ends, or shrinks to barely big enough for one bike, and the right turn lanes begin.

The splatter wasn't bad but I would probably have avoided it if I had been on my merlin with it's 700x25 instead of my big fat donuts on the giro. The gravel in front of those range driveways wasn't bad at the time either.

Crud I gotta check my computer. I wonder if I changed it when I switched from the 1.5s to the 1.35s. Still wouldn't change my time but it may be screwing up all my mileage.