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Re: Official Reclining Flyers TTTT 4 Man Team thre
Reply #45 - Sep 12^th, 2007, 1:23pm

From the GDB discussion board as of Sept 12:

There are only about 40 people registered which leaves a lot of trophies and medals to be won. You don't have to ride 500 miles...there are other distances and time intervals and there are also age group divisions to race in as well. Or, you could configure a team (all male, all female, or mixed) and go for trophy or medal that way. Lots of ways to win and have fun and it'll be a weekend you never forget.
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Re: Official Reclining Flyers TTTT 4 Man Team thre
Reply #46 - Sep 12^th, 2007, 2:20pm

Speaking of the GDB forum..........

Has anyone there considered letting non-members participate? I kind of run out of budget before I join every single cycling organization in the area, so the clubs I belong to are the ones that start more rides near my Arlington location, but I would like to be able to read the GDB forum.

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Re: Official Reclining Flyers TTTT 4 Man Team thre
Reply #47 - Sep 12^th, 2007, 7:36pm

Quote from FlyingLaZBoy on Sep 12^th, 2007, 1:23pm:

From the GDB discussion board as of Sept 12:

There are only about 40 people registered which leaves a lot of trophies and medals to be won. You don't have to ride 500 miles...there are other distances and time intervals and there are also age group divisions to race in as well. Or, you could configure a team (all male, all female, or mixed) and go for trophy or medal that way. Lots of ways to win and have fun and it'll be a weekend you never forget.
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Mrs Strada will be riding the 100 miles in the TTTT's. I'm sure we can register the day of...

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aikigreg Moderator recumbent ninja Posts: 3685	Re: Official Reclining Flyers TTTT 4 Man Team thre Reply #48 - Sep 12^th, 2007, 8:41pm You can - but it's more expensive!
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Bud_Bent Moderator Posts: 3310	Re: Official Reclining Flyers TTTT 4 Man Team thre Reply #49 - Sep 12^th, 2007, 8:41pm Quote from Strada177 on Sep 12^th, 2007, 7:36pm: Mrs Strada will be riding the 100 miles in the TTTT's. I'm sure we can register the day of... Outstanding!!!!! Go Mrs Strada! Wait...............she's gonna be passing me on the hills............sheesh.....
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Re: Official Reclining Flyers TTTT 4 Man Team thre
Reply #50 - Sep 13^th, 2007, 4:04pm

Quote from Strada177 on Sep 12^th, 2007, 7:36pm:

Mrs Strada will be riding the 100 miles in the TTTT's. I'm sure we can register the day of...

Well, now, THAT's cool... she'll embarrass the HECK out of some of these people...

I see that the 100 mile starts at 10AM Saturday morning... .with any luck at all, the Recliners will have just finished the 500 relay, so we can all cheer her on!!!

Glad I don't have to chase her up the hill!!!! Cool

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Killer Bee Five Star Member CA2.0 proto type Posts: 1308	Re: Official Reclining Flyers TTTT 4 Man Team thre Reply #51 - Sep 13^th, 2007, 4:46pm And she thinks she isn't ready?!! I've told her several times "you can do this easily!" She doesn't give herself credit for being a strong rider.
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aikigreg Moderator recumbent ninja Posts: 3685	Re: Official Reclining Flyers TTTT 4 Man Team thre Reply #52 - Sep 13^th, 2007, 8:36pm I can't wait to see the look on her face when she crosses the finish line in first place. I guess I'll have to give her the "you're number one" hand sign
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Killer Bee Five Star Member CA2.0 proto type Posts: 1308	Re: Official Reclining Flyers TTTT 4 Man Team thre Reply #53 - Sep 13^th, 2007, 9:13pm Quote from aikigreg on Sep 13^th, 2007, 8:36pm: I can't wait to see the look on her face when she crosses the finish line in first place. I guess I'll have to give her the "you're number one" hand sign You got it!!!
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Re: Official Reclining Flyers TTTT 4 Man Team thre
Reply #54 - Sep 16^th, 2007, 3:37pm

Thanks to Barry, I've spent the weekend experimenting with riding the RANS V26, which is the other bike I was considering when I purchased the SXP...

It's a bit more aerodynamic, with the pedals up higher, and the frame is aluminum, a bit stiffer. A year and a half ago, I wasn't comfortable enough with this higher pedal position.

After putting it through its paces over 100+ miles this weekend, and talking more with Barry, we've agreed that we're going to trade steeds for a couple weeks, and I'll be riding the V26 for the TTTT. It's definitely a bit faster, and also a better climber... It weighs basically the same, but I think it's worth it!!!

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Re: Official Reclining Flyers TTTT 4 Man Team thre
Reply #55 - Sep 16^th, 2007, 5:02pm

That'll be cool for the race, but I'd think of a lighter bike if I was going to trade up. Having ridden bikes of basically the same shape but different weights, I can't tell you how much easier it is to climb with the tica than the baron.

In other random thoughts, I wanted to stress that with the night riding and such we'll be doing, don't try to kill yourselves guys. I would rather we were much slower on those turns and hills than get risky!

Also, Have we finalized who is bringing what? I'm volunteering to bring a camp stove and food. Alexis can whip up a great healthy whole wheat pasta and sauce dish - anybody have a problem with turkey meat in the sauce, or allergic to certain veggies? Also she can make a fairly low-gi sweet potato whole wheat pancake that's great with fruit and yogurt and honey on it. I'm also going to bring some monster-type drinks for us and my large cooler.

Has anyone got an extra tent to bring along? Also, has anyone messed around with creating a "schedule" for lap orders and car pick-ups?

Paul, I have an extra reflective vest if you need one, and a single ankle band, as well as a bunch of relfective stickers for anyone who needs them for their helmet or bike.

I've got a terracycle mount coming for my bike asap, so hopefully I'll know by Saturday if the tica will work for night-riding or not. I might drive out there and ride the route at 4am one morning or something to test everything out there and how comfortable I feel, since it's near work anyway.

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Re: Official Reclining Flyers TTTT 4 Man Team thre
Reply #56 - Sep 16^th, 2007, 8:11pm

Quote from aikigreg on Sep 16^th, 2007, 5:02pm:

That'll be cool for the race, but I'd think of a lighter bike if I was going to trade up.

I would consider that, but nobody around here owns a Ti version that I'm aware of, and I wouldn't be so bold to ask...

Additionally, my legs felt pretty good this weekend, despite the pedal position change. But I'm also going to ride it over the next couple weeks for more acclimatization...

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Also, Have we finalized who is bringing what? I'm volunteering to bring a camp stove and food. Alexis can whip up a great healthy whole wheat pasta and sauce dish - anybody have a problem with turkey meat in the sauce, or allergic to certain veggies? Also she can make a fairly low-gi sweet potato whole wheat pancake that's great with fruit and yogurt and honey on it. I'm also going to bring some monster-type drinks for us and my large cooler.

That food sounds great!!!! Terrie and I will figure out something and post later.

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Has anyone got an extra tent to bring along? Also, has anyone messed around with creating a "schedule" for lap orders and car pick-ups?

I'm bringing two tents, one for the campsite, one for "base camp" at the start area, that Nelson is going to put a tarp down for to hold the spot. Lynn Morrow is creating our banner...

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Paul, I have an extra reflective vest if you need one, and a single ankle band, as well as a bunch of relfective stickers for anyone who needs them for their helmet or bike.

I think I'm OK on reflective stuff... thanks!
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Bud_Bent Moderator Posts: 3310	Re: Official Reclining Flyers TTTT 4 Man Team thre Reply #57 - Sep 17^th, 2007, 11:44am In the Bacchetta forum, John Schlitter says he has mailed his entry for the 36 hour 500 mile race, but Sara K is not going to be there. So, there probably won't be even one female recumbent rider in the entire event, unless...........
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Re: Official Reclining Flyers TTTT 4 Man Team thre
Reply #58 - Sep 17^th, 2007, 1:43pm

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Also, Have we finalized who is bringing what? I'm volunteering to bring a camp stove and food. Alexis can whip up a great healthy whole wheat pasta and sauce dish - anybody have a problem with turkey meat in the sauce, or allergic to certain veggies? Also she can make a fairly low-gi sweet potato whole wheat pancake that's great with fruit and yogurt and honey on it. I'm also going to bring some monster-type drinks for us and my large cooler.

Has anyone got an extra tent to bring along? Also, has anyone messed around with creating a "schedule" for lap orders and car pick-ups?

All good points & another reason maybe a "Recliners" meeting after the Whiterock lake ride on Saturday might be a good thing.

Paul-nice ride. You'll be our speed/hill climber with that new ride. Congrats.

Bud,no Sara K?!! darn...no scenery,except for Mrs Strada(nice save,huh?!).

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