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https://rbentonline.org/YaBB.pl General Category >> Upcoming Rides >> Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread https://rbentonline.org/YaBB.pl?num=1219722187 Message started by aikigreg on Aug 25th, 2008, 10:43pm |
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Title: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by aikigreg on Aug 25th, 2008, 10:43pm Ok y'all, team name is a go, so get your apps in. Considering haveing some t-shirts made with the RBENT logo and team anme on the back for team and crew. We need to talk about a day for the team itself to get together and ride the course once more all 4 of us together, and dutie, crew, food, accommodations, and all that crazy stuff. |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by Brad Bedell on Aug 25th, 2008, 10:58pm Sunday would work for me, but I may be spent. I have a team training ride on the DF on Saturday. The following weekend ? 9/6 |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by aikigreg on Aug 26th, 2008, 9:30am Sundays are bad because of the church having it's services, but either the 6th or the 13th will work for me - Mark, Paul? |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by Richard on Aug 26th, 2008, 9:53am Copyright the word Fing. I can just see some smart sports marketing firm using that word. RichardC |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Aug 26th, 2008, 10:44pm 6th or 13th is fine with me... pick it... |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by MrOverdressed on Aug 27th, 2008, 11:47am FlyingLaZBoy wrote:
Master Paul have you made a final decision? Are you going to do the 500 solo or ride with that team with the anti-social name? :) |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by Brad Bedell on Sep 2nd, 2008, 11:36am 13th would be best for me. |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Sep 2nd, 2008, 4:15pm By the way, for general knowledge, I believe we've changed the team name to something less potentially offensive... as in "Reclining Flyers II"... |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Sep 4th, 2008, 3:04pm Let's do the Cleburne practice run on the 13th, shall we? Although I think that's the same day as the '"Patriot Pedal"... |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by aikigreg on Sep 4th, 2008, 7:55pm that sounds great for me! |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Sep 8th, 2008, 10:20am Just talked with Scott, Mgr at Performance on Walnut Hill and 75, and he's going to donate some nutritional stuff to the TTTT cause -- I'll be getting it on Wednesday.... |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Sep 8th, 2008, 10:21am 8AM rollout at the TTTT course this coming Saturday, like we've done before? Or should we perhaps do it in the EVENING, to do a night riding version??? Say a 6:30PM start, with the 2nd lap and more requiring lights??? |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by Brad Bedell on Sep 8th, 2008, 11:36am I'm going to be there in the morning with Lindsay. You can do all the night stuff you want. My lights still are not 100% on the bike and I"m not feeling motivated enough to fix it by then. -B |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by aikigreg on Sep 8th, 2008, 12:54pm Brad Bedell wrote:
I think morning is better anyway. I've got plenty of night practice by now and Mark hasn't run the course yet at all, so it'll be better for him to check it out during the day. 8am rollout sounds great, and then afterwards we can have lunch at the Purple Turnip and discuss strategy, who's bring what, etc. |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by power_bent on Sep 8th, 2008, 4:22pm Is there gonna be other rbent there? I though of coming out to ride the coarse to see what it like? Later Thomas :) |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by aikigreg on Sep 8th, 2008, 7:07pm Come on out - the more the merrier. |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Sep 9th, 2008, 6:52pm I'm seeing 60% chance of rain for Saturday.... >:( :( Guess we'll have to see what the morning radar looks like.... |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by Brad Bedell on Sep 11th, 2008, 11:56pm Assuming wind is UNDER 30mph, this is rain or shine for me. We're out of time for practice. I'm taking the spoked wheel as well as the disc, depending on the wind. |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by aikigreg on Sep 12th, 2008, 6:15am Brad Bedell wrote:
If nothing else we can all meet for lunch Saturday afternoon - that we get together and get plans laid is critical! |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Sep 12th, 2008, 3:39pm Waaal, I know tha 'bents are supposed to be much more aerodynamicable, but riding the TTTT course in a 50 mph wind does NOT interest me... rain or no rain... Although it might be interesting going down Goatneck Hill!!!!!! Too bad we didn't arrange to go down there tonight, instead! http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g73/flyinglazboy/CleburneWind.jpg Additionally, the TxTough charity ride on Sunday has been postponed, to merge with Autumn In Bonham. So, where/when should we get together for detailed discussions and plans, otherwise??? Conference Call? |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by Bud_Bent on Sep 12th, 2008, 6:09pm Is that a Tyler forecast? Everything I see shows the rain and real wind starting around noon here. Keep in mind, Cleburne is a lot further west of the storm than you are. |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by mleuck on Sep 12th, 2008, 7:22pm aikigreg wrote:
Whatever day works, I'm cool with either saturday or sunday at whatever time |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by mleuck on Sep 12th, 2008, 7:23pm FlyingLaZBoy wrote:
Everything I hear is that the rain will come after 1:00PM saturday, I'd be more concerned about the wind |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Sep 12th, 2008, 8:32pm I think we should bag it -- sorry, Mark, I know you need to ride the course... We still need to meet up for some planning - how about if we meet for dinner Sunday night at 6, somewhere centralized to the four of us, say around Macarthur and 635 or 114 and Northwest Hwy? Or depending on the rain, possibly going down there Sunday night instead, for dinner and some night riding????? |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by mleuck on Sep 12th, 2008, 8:42pm FlyingLaZBoy wrote:
Works for me, as far as the course goes I'll figure it out no matter what....I mean it's just another road right? :D |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by Brad Bedell on Sep 12th, 2008, 9:24pm I'll be there in the morning if anyone else wants to show and see what it looks like. Feel free to call me about 8 and I'll give a more accurate weather report. I suspect I'll get 2-3 laps in before the weather gets real ugly. The further west we are, the less ugly the storm will be. Any spin-off Tornados are expected to be east of the storm, not west. |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by mleuck on Sep 12th, 2008, 9:42pm Brad Bedell wrote:
I'll be there at 8 as well |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by Brad Bedell on Sep 12th, 2008, 10:13pm Here ya go Paul, this should take care of your wind concerns: http://houston.craigslist.org/bik/825709655.html :P |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by mleuck on Sep 12th, 2008, 10:46pm Brad Bedell wrote:
The basket is a nice touch |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by mleuck on Sep 13th, 2008, 11:56am aikigreg wrote:
Brad showed up a little after 8, it started misting and we were debating about packing it all up but we went ahead and did a lap anyway. That's a fun course! Images and a video at www.lifeonabaron.blogspot.com |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Sep 13th, 2008, 12:53pm Good, glad you got a lap in... it helps to know what hills are 'grinders" and which ones you can try to carry your speed up to the crest... Once you're past the 15 mile point, it's mostly downhill, except for the climb just before Goatneck Hill. |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Sep 13th, 2008, 12:57pm There's a 'bent guy from Houston named Scott Feigh who's coming up to ride the 200 miler. |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Sep 13th, 2008, 5:02pm Scott, the manager at Performance on Walnut Hill, donated some supplies to the RBENT TTTT efforts... I have: * Cytomax drink mix powder, orange flavor, 24 oz. * Endurox Restore drink mix powder, lemonade flavor, 32 oz. * GU gel, 24 pack, mixed flavors * PowerBar Performance energy bar, peanut butter flavor, 12 count * PowerBar Energize bars, fruit smoothie flavor, 12 count (OK, 11, I ate one... ::) ) Since Plano Cycling has offered to do something similar, I was planning to go up there this coming week... What other products (Or more of something on the above list) would youse participants like for me to ask for? PB |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by mleuck on Sep 13th, 2008, 5:07pm FlyingLaZBoy wrote:
Last time I was there they had this cute sales girl........ |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Sep 13th, 2008, 5:08pm "Products", Mark... "Products".... :D |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by Brad Bedell on Sep 13th, 2008, 5:15pm FlyingLaZBoy wrote:
I'll 2nd the cute sales girl for team support. You know, to make sure we eat, well massaged, etc. Beyond that, Hammer Gel, recoverite (maybe strawberry flavor?) |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by aikigreg on Sep 14th, 2008, 8:56pm ell, since this weekend was a total bust, we'll have to do most of our planning here. Peggy was *so nice* and will have a canopy for us there already. We need to get some lists going: things we need and thing we're bringing: need: camp table peanut butter sandwich supplies ensure for calories and protein fruit gallons of water paper bowls/knives/spoons for eating and such Bringing: coleman stove enough whole wheat spaghetti with turkey meat sauce for everyone spike energy drink - strong stuff hopefully a tent for us to crash in when we're off duty 2 camp chairs. cooler this is a quick off the top of my head list - what else do we need? Individually may i suggest 2 complete changes of jerseys and shorts, sweaters, long warm pants and a jacket. I think it'll be much cooler this year and I don't want to go into the near-shock I had last year. I'll be posting our schedule tomorrow! |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by Brad Bedell on Sep 14th, 2008, 10:23pm I'll have a couple of chairs, lunch-meat, bread, a cooler, water, the Baron for a 'backup' or backup parts for someone. I'll probably toss in a few bike part spares, including a wheel or two. I agree on jackets and clothing. I'll prepare for just about everything. A first aid kit, bug spray and the such wouldn't be a bad idea. As for the ride: We should be warmed up and ready to roll at 47-50mins past the point of the last rider left. I doubt we'll have many in that range, but being prepared is good. Riding every 4 th hour worked really well for me last year. I know there was some talk about us going to a 2 man rotation after dark, but it won't do me much good as I won't sleep more than 2 hours at a time anyhow out there. The one thing that I learned last year: 2 of our riders were hurting pretty bad at the end and we would have benefited by substituting a different rider. *IF* anyone is getting weak, stomach issues, etc, it should be mentioned so that someone stronger might consider jumping in or adjusting rotation. I'll have a hotel room in town until Checkout time (around noon) on Saturday. Everyone is welcome to go shower there. Lindsay will be there to help support us Friday morning and through the day Friday, if you guys could return the favor Saturday during her 12 hour time trial, it'd be appreciated. Most of us will be out there anyhow, so it shouldn't be a bit deal. |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Sep 15th, 2008, 11:15am I've got a couple of coleman gas lanterns, for lighting purposes, and I'll be putting a tent up among the trees, with an air mattress and blankets inside. It definitely got chilly at night last year!!! Terrie and I have plenty of plates, plasticware, etc., so we'll bring that. I've got a coleman stove as well, as a spare. We should have a table set up in one of the canopies with all the nutritional stuff, water, ice, etc. all in one place, as a centralized location -- last year we were all digging through plastic bags, etc.... I'll also have the whiteboard for our RBENT logo sign.... |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by aikigreg on Sep 15th, 2008, 10:16pm So I get ready to go for my ride, but before that want to change the tube in my front tire. I put on the new tube and hear a ping. Now there's a rattle. I figure it's just hot glue that cracked and sure enough one of the hot glue points has broken. Still, I get paranoid and take a side off - somehow a spoke spontaneously broke. I'm glad it happened this week and not next! |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Sep 17th, 2008, 1:06pm Got my race entry confirmation this morning... PB |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by mleuck on Sep 17th, 2008, 8:22pm aikigreg wrote:
I was going to hit REI within the next few days and will see what I can get |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by Kwijybow on Sep 17th, 2008, 8:46pm Mixed Bag of Nuts will just jump into your thread here too :) Just got through updating all the reflective tape on the Corsa, Everybody all reflective? The 3M stuff marketed by Nathan for $2 is very effective. I have a rear triangle and 2 blinkies to go with the dual headlights, one high and one low. Take Care, Nelson. |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Sep 17th, 2008, 9:10pm Kwijybow wrote:
Wuzzat? Got some specifics? |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by Kwijybow on Sep 17th, 2008, 9:28pm http://www.rei.com/product/634417?cm_mmc=cse_froogle-_-datafeed-_-product-_-634417&mr:trackingCode=6FAC7DC0-1B84-DD11-873B-0019B9C043EB&mr:referralID=NA well mine was $2, seems to be more at REI, I picked mine up at Academy I believe, its been awhile. Mine is also Orange/Red. Take Care, Nelson. |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Sep 18th, 2008, 1:38pm Ah, I thought Nathan was some guy you knew... ;D :-[ |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by mleuck on Sep 18th, 2008, 9:03pm Okay I broke down and bought a truck tent, it should be here before the event so it give an alternate place to crash if needed. I'll also have a cooler, water and whatever else we need http://www.pickupspecialties.com/Sportz_tent/tailgate_tent_iii_by_sportz_tent.htm I do wish you guys would work on getting the sales girl..... |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by aikigreg on Sep 18th, 2008, 9:34pm I'm already bringing a hot chick...AND we're going to help support a solo 500 rider (female) flying in for the event, so technically I'm bringing two! You want more than that, you're too much man for me, bub :P |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by aikigreg on Sep 23rd, 2008, 8:42pm guys, don't forget the stuff you were planning on bringing! I'm prepping my ist now and checking it twice. Make sure you review the rules and especially the parts about lights, reflectivewear, etc. |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Sep 23rd, 2008, 8:46pm Yeah, I started putting the camping stuff together last night.... :D |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by MrOverdressed on Sep 24th, 2008, 3:11pm Kwijybow wrote:
The Apex Predators are jumping in here too. I purchased my reflective tape from Plano Cycling. They sell it for 2 bucks a foot. But I dont know what to do with it. |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by aikigreg on Sep 24th, 2008, 6:06pm you put it around your dingle and use it as a night-time dog lure. That way I don't have to worry about the bumpus hounds at 4am,..... ;D |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Sep 24th, 2008, 10:06pm ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D [smiley=tekst-toppie.gif] [smiley=tekst-toppie.gif] [smiley=tekst-toppie.gif] [smiley=tekst-toppie.gif] [smiley=tekst-toppie.gif] Oh, man, I'm crying that's so funny..... gasp.... |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Sep 24th, 2008, 10:09pm Terry, they want reflective stuff on "all four sides" of the bike. So put some on the sides of your bike, and perhaps on your pedal cranks and seatstays. |
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Title: Re: Team "Those Fing Bents" prep thread Post by MrOverdressed on Sep 25th, 2008, 3:24am aikigreg wrote:
For Sure man. We got your back covered. Those bumpus hounds no doubt remember you. So for extra coverage you also need to douse yourself with your wife's perfume to mask your sent. :D |
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