Ha Ha should be Horse Country!

Looks like if you have a southwest wind, you'll be SMOKIN' on the return leg...   Sad, though that winners in other divisions apparently don't get moolah like the 'real' riders do...
 
PB

Howdy all...Kevin here...
 
We are in fact planning to make this a 4 month series (unless the 1st one flops, then all bets are off)
 
For now, prize list is limited as most racers have told me they really just want to race and our current budget is $0 before sponsor checks come in
 
The climb at the end is nothing compared to the one right after the turnaround, and the one 2.6 miles before the finish.
 
If anyone wants to come out and run it with me sometime, let me know and I'll try to work something out to join you (on my wedgie bike).
 
My best time on it is 39:37, 18.8 mph.  If anyone breaks 32 minutes I'll be really surprised, break 30 minutes and you get the "Horse Country Stud" award (aka bragging rights).
 
If you "no-carpal-tunnel" guys can get enough 'bents out there, I'll see if I can upgrade your category to something better than medals.
 
kevin/DallasBikr
IC3 acting spoke director
www.christiancycling.com
 

Its a standard 2 lane rural highway, with shoulders approximately 8 feet wide on each side  Lots of manuevering room
 
Sorry...yes, its in the middle of the street with a Denton country Sheriff's deputy controlling traffic, as well as a volunteer or official spotter to make sure nobody cuts the course short...

Hmmm, are we gonna get Kevin to get laid back????

Me? Bent?  Not this year  Looking to convert a bike over to fixed as the next ride in the fleet
 
A guy did Royse City in 27 something last year...a very strong climber could take a run at 30 out here in Aubrey, but not the first time around I betcha

Excellent.  I'll be in Michigan for an IPHVA race June 23, but I'll be there after that!

Hey at least I took of the rear blinkies!  Actually I kept the seat bag because last year I flatted in the far corner, and it was a long walk back to the car without a tube.
 
Take Care,
Nelson.

Quote from Kwijybow on Jun 7^th, 2007, 8:42am:

 
How about some ride reports on those crits? I'll bet most of us would like to hear about it.

Planning on being there, I'll try to be smarter this week!

Like I said, Ill be there te next two go rounds for sure.
 
However, there is a small chance I could be back in the area and come for this one, but I won't know util last minute - would this create much of a problem?

Ok then.  The prices for a flight for detroit never came down to affordable, so I'm in for the time trial.  Have my trophy ready!

Congrats to Greg on his win!
 
32.16 on a very hilly course is mighty impressive.  In the Men's open category, that would have been good for 22nd place, and most of theguys above that had very TT specific rides, helmets, disc wheels, etc.
 
Well done sir...
 
DB

Quote from Strada177 on Jun 27^th, 2007, 4:54pm:

 
Start and stop at the designated place.   Everything else is pretty much the same
 
 
Hey Greg...I got rid of that cop for you when we run in July (which looks probable).  We'll just have the one at the turn, and a list of "road rules" every one will pick up at registration.

Awesomeness all around!!  Looking forward to getting smoked by Greg in both July and August!
 
Thanks a bunch for including us Kevin!

We're on....online registration starts 7/5 12:01AM...time to get a team together if you like, or get an early start time by registering first!
 
http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=5043

Well, you know how I placed, so you know how fast bents can be - though that was definately an off day for me - I should have been much faster, and will be next time.
 
I'm definately out for this month's TT - I'm on vacation.  However, I'll be back for next month's for sure!

Oh, and both my bents take 700CC in the back, so Go get em nelson!    

Yes I applied for the upgrade and it came in earlier than expected.  I had very low expectations for the race as I was still feeling the 400K quite a bit in the legs.  The pace might have been a little higher, but things seemed pretty smooth.  My legs were protesting quite a bit so I decided I had done enough about halfway through.  I was glad to get the logistics out of the way, and next week should go better I hope.
 
I was looking around for you in the C race, but didn't see you officiating until we started.
 
I'm thinking I may ride the TT course a few times this Saturday morning.  I'd like to see it.
 
Take Care,
Nelson.

Road the the approximate course 3 times today, I agree very challenging for bents.  I was looking at about 36 minutes, so I officially suck at time trials.  I might have been faster on the Lemond on this one.  I was doing the outbound leg in a shade over 16, so 19 something coming back.  Definitely harder coming back.
 
If anybody else shows up I'm toast!  I saw alot of other riders, even some who seemed to be also practicing for the TT.  Aubrey seems like a nice town.
 
Take Care,
Nelson.

Men's open pre-registers: 6
Recumbents: 0
 
The DFs are winning the pre-reg battle!
 
Pre-reg closes Thursday at midnight.  Race is 8:30 am August 18!!!!
 

 
DB

Whoops!!! Sorry about that!  I'm kinda dense today

Will do, where I can!

Hiya,
 
Looks like the dates are pretty firm:
 
March 22,
May 10,
July 12
 
If I can get three or more of you to commit to "Probably do it more than once", I'll put in the 'bent category again!
 
You will be in the door prize drawing, but I may not be buying any medals this year.  Still working out the prize lists for all categories..
 
Still looking for a title sponsor...that spot can be had for $1500
 
Thanks!

March is iffy due to recvovery from surgery, but otherwise I'm in the other 2 dates.

Quote from DallasBikr on Feb 1^st, 2008, 9:27pm:

DB, my wife(also a 'bent rider) is a "go" for March 22.
 
-Steve

OK, put down one more bent for the series, in the "old, slow" category.  Never raced before, must be "fun."
Robert

Is there a category for fat, over 50, under 10mph avg speed guys?  What about a trike category?  I'm eyeing another new bike; Maybe a V2K, or new M5 mid-racer...
 
Actually I'll be at Hell Week from 3-15 / 3-22 or else I'd come and set a benchmark for you all.
 
What about a hand cycle category for Greg?

Where do we go to get early registered for this event??

Come one, come all...
 
I will get the BikeReg link up this week...and you guys get a series prize!!!
 
A Mavic wireless computer, with cadence and trainer attachments
 
You gotta race all 3 events to get it.
 
You get points based on your finish...100 for 1st, 95 for second, etc.  Most points wins.
 
This is about a $150 value retail...suitable for 'bents, DFs, or eBay....
 
Courtesy of Plano Cycling and Fitness...please tell Rick and/or Kyle you appreciate their support of our event when you are in the store.
 
Kevin

Greg come on anyway,  at least get a run in even if you can't go full speed to keep you in the running for the overall prize.  
 
Quick Healing!
Nelson.

Hey...I've been contacted by a dude that is paralyzed, waist down and competes in triathlons.  Any objections to him riding his handcycle in the recumbent category?  Not sure if he even wants to, but before I invite him I thought I'd toss it out to youse guyz...
 
 
Thanks,
 
DB

Quote from FlyingLaZBoy on Mar 3^rd, 2008, 9:39pm:

 
Too late to do that....
 
If you want, he's got a YouTube video here:
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yn816YARuyI
 
Kevin

I think I would stab myself int he throat before I rode the handcycle I've been using up those hills!
 
Kevin, I'm in as long as my doctor clears me for hill riding before then.  Even if I'll be snail-slow.

Just checked out the site and noticed this addition to the info.
"Online Registration is closed.
Wonder what happened? Anyone have an idea?

Well I'm In   Steve just completed my registration. Greg how about it, are you going to be able to ride this weekend. See you Saturday Nelson.  
                                                                Mrs Strada

OK, I'm officially in.  Look forward to seeing everyone.
Robert

Greg,
 
I hope you can ride, but I don't want your fee enough for you to hurt/re-injure yourself.  You could always come up and cheer for your teammates!
 
For those that have not done a TT before there are a few basic rules:
 
No drafting.
Your jersey must have sleeves.
Open course, so the shoulder is recommended, but not required
Do not impede traffic that is passing you if you choose to ride in the traffic lane
 
At the start, there will be a holder.  His job is to hold you upright while you get clipped in and ready to go.  The official will let you know 15 seconds before you start and then 5...4...3...2...1...go.  The holder will release you, but will not push you so on go, you release the brakes and take off.
 
If you are late for your start time, your time starts without you.  Approach the finish line and announce "late starter", and then wait for instructions.  Being late for your start is NOT a DQ.  It just adds to your time.
 
We are running everyone 30 seconds apart, so you might pass someone or be passed.  give space between bikes so you don;t run afoul of the "no drafting" rule.
 
All basic stuff.  If you want to practice the "hold and release", we have a lot of concrete in the parking lot.  Good idea if you've never done it before, just so you know what it feels like.  John is a very good holder.
 
that's it

Registration/check-in is from 7-8, racing starts at 9 with the Juniors.  Each group has a 5 minute break between groups:
 
http://www.ic3-ntx.org/HorseCountryTT_Flyer.pdf
 
I won't know the exact time until after all registrations are complete.
 

So Peggy, Robert, and myself, anybody else racing Saturday?  Ray, Paul you guys busy? Would be great to have a few more!
I know we have some injuries preventing a few folks though.  I'm just expecting to get a run in, not set any records.
 
Take Care,
Nelson.

Quote from Kwijybow on Mar 21^st, 2008, 1:42pm:

 
Nelson ,I'm looking forward to seeing you tomorrow. Peggy is ready to tear up the course. I'm a few weeks from being 100% or I would be riding tomorrow. But I will come back stronger & faster.  
 
Good luck to all riding in the TT's tomorrow.  
 
Evblazer, Peggy & I are riding tomorrow after the TT's come ride with us.
 
-Steve

Quote from Strada177 on Mar 21^st, 2008, 10:03pm:

 
Well I'm loading and locking up the Giro on the back of the Prius. The Prius with a huge dent thanks to Ms Buick.
It'll be too dark to ride up unfamiliar roads so I'm gonna drive up and test the road early so if anyone needs a lighted escort for warmups I should be there if my ankle holds up. I did a whopping mile tonight and gave a little sprint and no lingering affects. Maybe I didn't twist it so badly.
 
Edit: Work up with a swollen ankle. Doesn't hurt at all but it is stiff so I stayed in bed till a few minutes ago. Hopefully i'll be all ready and can make a run at it next go around.

You'll need a name change.  May I suggest the CSTT instead?  (Chip Seal Time Trial)  

Quote from Kwijybow on Apr 9^th, 2008, 11:57pm:

 
Not sure they care...since cyclists were blocking traffic all over town and up and down Hwy 428 instead of yielding.
 
Like any town, the city council is going to listen to the loudest complainers...in this case the people whose way we got in.  And they got nothing in return, since they don't charge a permit fee.
 
We are making a donation to the Aubrey Library from the last race proceeds.
 
The cycling community in Aubrey is about 10 people, and none of us ride together.  1 or 2 they don't care about.  Event sized numbers are a bigger hassle...

...since cyclists were blocking traffic all over town and up and down Hwy 428 instead of yielding
 
 
We are Traffic!
 
you going to get my activist side going if you're not careful.

Quote from Kwijybow on Apr 11^th, 2008, 8:35am:

 
Hm. I think it is a sting. They'll have an officer at the finish handing out tickets for riding on the shoulder.    
"1) Vehicles must use the roadway. On a street with a median, vehicles must use the roadway on the right. Shoulders are not part of the roadway..."  
Edit: J/K really bicycles are _allowed_ to ride on the shoulder. I'll be loving my marathon + riding in the shoulder!

That's what I meant Kevin - a nice friendly thanks for allowing a 100 tourists into their domain every month.

Hmm I feel I need to make my position (which is consistent with Texas Law) a little clearer.  Basically I'm doing car drivers a favor by relinquishing the traffic lane to allow them to pass, but because I'm operating my legal vehicle (bicycle) in accordance with the law regarding it I am under no compulsion to do so.  The car is free to pass me as soon as it is safe to do so and in a safe manner, but because they might have to slow down before passing is safe is not a valid reason to require me to not ride in the traffic lane.  Now I'm put in the uncomfortable position of having to choose to condone their incorrect and illegal interpretation (disenfranchising my rights, and not recognizing the equality of my vehicle to a car) by my participation or choosing not to participate and help my friend's race and fundraising.  I'm certainly not asking Kevin to fight that battle, but they are simply wrong.
 

wow.
 

Kevin ,if we have to ride in the emergency lane during our time trial ,am I to  assume that area will be swept clean of debris?

Yes, we sweep the shoulder/emergency lane before each event, but I cannot gaurantee we will get everything.  I look at it from the "will this object make me crash or change my line" perspective.
 
Dead animals go  (yuck)
Rocks bigger than a golfball go
Shredded tires go
Anything else I wouldn't want to hit as a racer goes.
 
This takes 1-3 hours each month, depending on how much stuff there is.  Pushing a broom twelve miles is part of promoting.  I do have a number for TXDOT that is ging to try to get a sweeper out there a day or two beforehand.
 
All that said, if a truck drops a load or there is fresh roadkill between 7pm Friday and 9am Saturday, we'll just have to dodge it.
 
 
 
Greg...the date is may 10th...thanks for asking

Well I just went out and registered for May 10th and plan on coming up on the Giro 26. I wonder if a pair of dinotte tail lights and a few superflashes would be enough to make people enter the traffic lane to pass. Although I suppose I shouldn't being trying to blind any fellow rbenters if anyone was unlucky enough to start behind me.
 

Blame everything but the engine!  
 
I'll likely be pretty slow again this next round, but I'll be on the tica which will make up for it I hope.  I'm hoping to do 200 miles May 3.  Hopefully a week will let me recover enough.

I had a nice conversation with the Chief of Aubrey PD today.  I think we are going to have a smooth event.  He actually likes us coming to town.  As long as everyone (cars and bikes) behaves reasonably, there is no issue
 
Interesting story he told me about his first arrest 18 years ago.  It was a car vs. bike road rage deal with a gun involved.  The cyclist was packing heat and threatening the driver that had cut him off.  This was before concealed carry permits.
 
See ya'll on the 10th!  Don;t forget to pre-reg...makes the lines much shorter:
 
http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=6345
 
Thanks,
 
DB

Quote from DallasBikr on May 2^nd, 2008, 10:40am:

 
Kevin ,not to worry ,Peggy & I are coming. We have NOT registered yet(we've been a little pre-occupied  with the MS 150 this weekend). I think Greg will be there as well.  
 
-Steve

Quote from DallasBikr on May 2^nd, 2008, 10:40am:

 
Do you know what time the bents will be starting?  And by what time do I need to check in?  I'd like to get there as late as possible as I have another commitment earlier that morning.

Well I decided what the heck and weight my giro fully outfitted.
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I guess I could leave the water bottles and a few other items in the parking lot and maybe get it under 50  

You can use that full right turn lane at the finish...its plenty wide enough for three abreast

Pre-registration ends tonight at midnight...please asve yourself a couple of bucks and some time in the line on Saturday:
 
http://www.bikereg.com/events/ConfList.asp?EventID=6345&sortBy=team
 
See ya'll there!
 
DB

Quote from evblazer on May 8^th, 2008, 11:57am:

 
Glad you asked...there is a one-day license form that doubles as a waiver.  Since it is a 3 part form, I can't put it on the web for you.  There will be a table with them on it at the registration area.  We should have a traffic director there to point you to them.  Ask for the "one-day license."  
 
And yes, $10 cash please...no checks or credit cards are taken, except for purchasing an annual license ($60) which makes no sense for recumbent racers.
 
Thanks for asking,
 
DB

If there were 6+ events that allowed recumbents, legally usac or not, couldn't we we register as cat 5 road? I guess we could anyways if we wanted to have a neato # or something.

Nelson has got it exactly right.  The person is licensed, not the bike.  Just like I can't race my track bike in a road event as is, a 'bent can't race against uprights (ya'll are just too fast...) but you can race each other.  Same for tandems...they get their own category for the races where the promoters want to include them, such as the state time trials in Pattison.
 
For Nelson, it makes sense to have an annual since he can race crits and maybe even track someday.  For those that only do HCTT, 3 one days is the better deal.

Bring 'em both and do two events!  In July!

Very late notice ,but Peggy & I are NOT going to be able to make the TT's tomorrow. Peggy's had a really,really long week at work(in conjunction with a long,but rewarding MS-150 weekend) .So we're going to skip this ride ,BUT we're riding Sunday with Bud.
 
We feel the need to spend some time at home & catch up on yard work,etc... Just not enough hours in a day ,so priorities come into play.
 
Good luck to EV ,Robert ,Greg ,Nelson & everyone else riding tomorrow. Kevin ,we'll try this again in July. Sorry for the late notice.
 
-Steve
 
 

Thanks I think it was good that I started out front so I was always glancing in my mirrors and keeping up the pace as much as possible to stay out there.
March results
http://www.ic3-ntx.org/March_Results_For_Web.pdf
 
I dont' think I could do it twice in one day for sure. Even if I had the endurance, which I don't, I'd miss my bent start time if I rode 4/5 even if I was the first one away.