Bud, Greg, and I rode the Cleburne course today, in pretty nice weather...  We met Ray Torrey as we were getting ready, who was doing his own thing on a DF...   We did the first loop "casual" averaging about 16, paused to rest briefly, then took the 2nd lap "at speed".  Greg smoked us, finishing in about 55 minutes, I was just under 59, and Bud came in a couple minutes later (supposedly due to having to stop for a truck --   )   So, we're in the ballpark to be competitive, the trick is to be able to do it multiple times over ~30 hours!!!
 
As mentioned, it's a 20 mile loop -- the first eight miles are a relatively long stretch of climbs, that really can sap you...  followed by a nice ~3 mile slight descent, then a series of rollers and climbs that finishes with a couple major downhills (top speed 39), then a final ~100 yard incline.  Roads are not too bad, chipseal-wise, and the truck traffic was courteous this morning.   Greg and I did a 3rd lap in the other direction, after Bud left.  The other direction is actually TOUGHER, in our opinions...
 
Having ridden it now, I've decided to sign up for this beating, so now we need a 4th victim / participant that can hold similar kind of speed...   DJ? Charlie? Lurkers?   We're looking to ride the course again in mid-August.
 
Here are some pics...   http://s53.photobucket.com/albums/g73/flyinglazboy/TTTT%20Course/
 
 

Well I think my max effort took a little more out of me than I thought, or perhaps it was the backwards lap, because I spent most of today shivering like I had the flu, with a sore neck and hot forehead.  Hopefully, I won't flake on the ride tomorrow morning, but I may call in sick for this one.

Wow Great times guys!  I figure a steady 1:05 is very competitive you guys will be smokin'.  Take the picture of Bud heading down goatneck hill and paint a large bull near the telephone poll and you have the view I got last month!
 
 
I saw Ray out past Glen Rose Saturday too Saturday on FM205/51 what time did you guys ride?

Yeah Greg, heading back south towards Cleburne,  past WalMart, then Starbucks, in the distance there's a big water tank at the top of the hill on the left.  I'm at the bottom of the hill past the tank where they're putting in the new traffic lights.  Are you moving to the Godley area or will you commute from where you stay now?

Quote from Rawhide on Jul 16^th, 2007, 5:34am:

 
I'm using this whole next year to figure out if I want to move out of Texas.   Then, if I want to stay in Texas, do I want to move to Austin, or stay in the DFW area?  Last year it would have been Austin, no contest, but Bud has become such a good training buddy and great friend, and I've met so many great new people, that it's a tough decision now.
 
So this year I'm commuting from hell, and then if I stay We'll sell the house and move to a townhouse either just south of downtown FW, or maybe even in downtown FW, if I can find a place that'll let Alexis and I be car free except to commute to work.
 
 

apts. or condos or townhomes?  Any idea what the place is called?
 
We looked at the new condos going in at the old Montgomery Ward warehouse, but they're WAY out of range.  But GOD do I want one!

Now all we need is a bit more whining and a few malicious trolls, and we'll be just like bikejournal!  (No offense, DB.  There's only so much the moderators can do.)

Quote from FooRider on Jul 17^th, 2007, 9:41am:

 
Wow...hadn't read this thread until just now....what good timing on your post Foo
 
I'm still undecided on the TT24TT since the 6 and 12 hour events are gone, replaced by 100 and 200 milers.  I guess I should keep that to myself, since I'll be upright regardless
 
-DB, friend of 'benters...
 
(Horse country...less than two weeks out...HINT HINT HINT!!!!)

Danger, Double Thread Hijack!!!!    

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