Don't want to hijack your thread, but we have a partially bent team with Dennis Cook, Jeremy Davis, Ray Torrey and myself.  We're going with Cole Miners as team name in honor of our missing team member Gary Cole who passed away a few weeks ago.  This is a return of our Fleche team minus Gary who will be guiding us in spirit.  I plan to ride the Corsa right now, and Ray will be on his Aero part of the time at least.  We're planning to start at the Thursday 6pm time and hopefully be through well before the Awards ceremony, but I look forward to the camaraderie of my fellow benters and friends, and a little helpful competition doesn't hurt either.  Good Luck! and I'm looking forward to the race.
 
Take Care,
Nelson.

We're doing the 4 man 500 mile, with the 48 hour start (conservative!)  We are hoping for a Sub 30hr time though.  Two of our riders are DF only.  Ray and I switch hit as it were, but I was planning on using the Corsa exclusively, although I may throw the Lemond in the van as a backup bike.  I think Ray was going to possibly ride his Seven during the night since it has his generator hub mounted.  Dan seemed to think it would be OK to do this although where we end up classified is a bit unclear.
 
Back in April we four with Gary attempted to do a Fleche from San Angelo to Grand Prarie, but ended up riding for 11 hours into a screaming cold sleet laden headwind that saw our downhill forward progress drop into the single digit range.  We ended up abandoning the attempt in Comanche.  
 
Reclining Flyers heh, of course you could set your selves apart from, and show that you have a Low, High, and Long Racer with the name "Fully Bent" to our "Partially Bent".  I think we're sticking with Cole Miners though.
 
Take Care,
Nelson.

A mix of recumbent and upright.......... hmmm, it will be interesting to see how Dan classifies that. Anyone else thinking about riding the TTTT, too?

So, how do we submit our entry, and cover the money?  Send Bud checks, made out to whom?

I like Reclining FLyers or Low High and Long the best.  this is likely my last post for a while - I'll be out of pocket mostly until the 10th of Aug or thereabouts.   I'll post pictures of the Bourbon Trail Alexis and I rode when we get back.  Have fun!
 
Greg

The Reclining Flyers it is.
 
Let me re-check all the registration particulars and figure out how to get us entered.

There is no online registration, so we just need to each mail in a check with a filled out registration form and signed waiver. They can be downloaded here. There is a line on the registration form for you to enter the team name. Just enter Reclining Flyers on that line; that will let Dan match our entries.
 
Have you checked about sponsorship possibilities, Paul? What about jerseys?

Paul, Steve didn't write "thingy", that's the censored version that the forum is showing you. That would be D - I - C - K - S Sporting Goods.
 
The $150 ain't helping my budget, either. That's why some sponsorship would be nice.

Shall we attempt to do another Cleburne TTTT course ride on Saturday, August 11th?  8AM departure.  Plan for three loops minimum?  Will Greg be in town?   I don't want to do this much closer to HHH...
 
Paul

If I'm in town, I'm in!!! With the current family situation,it's hard to commit.  I could use some more hill training &it would nice to familiarize myself with the course.
 
Bud,thanks for clearing(and cleaning)up the D-I-C-K-S comment.

Same here...

If I could talk Nelson, and the rest of my team into it, possibly we could meet at the course for a little friendly competition. Oh, say 200-300 miles.  One of our team members (Dennis Cook) lives in San Angelo, so it might be difficult. The loosers could either sponsor the winners (ha), bring the beer, or something enticing.
 
Since our TTTT team will be mixed (bents/DF), a new category has been developed.  It's called the bi-bikers category.  
 
Good news is that everyone completing the 500 mile race receives the same cool trophy as the first place rider/team.  We're going to rent an RV for TTTT.  Looking forward to a great event.
 

Not a bad idea...  and that Monday is the joint FWBA / GDB ride in Venus...

OK, Greg's back -- we're on for the Cleburne TTTT course ride again, 7:30 (yawn) departure from the church site on Park Road 21.  Same plan of attack as before, 1st lap moderate/whatever for familiarization, 2nd lap "for time", 3rd lap negotiable, and so on?  Steve, if your personal situation holds fast, we'll see you there.
 
If any of you other folks want to make the drive all the way down there and are in need of a hill climbing and fast downhill fix, you're certainly welcome.  From north Dallas, it's about a 90 minute / 90 mile trip one way...
 
Paul

Quote from FlyingLaZBoy on Aug 8^th, 2007, 11:07am:

 
Yes, I stopped by after our last ride there. It's a beautiful state park and the campsites look very nice. We'll have electricity and showers. I'll be going down that Thursday night, and grabbing a site as close to the showers as I can get. It looks like I'll be able to borrow my sister-in-law's popup camper, so that will be a good place to nap between laps.

Quote from FlyingLaZBoy on Aug 8^th, 2007, 11:19pm:

 
All that's needed is one state park pass per vehicle. I have one for mine.
 
I hadn't noticed that the race starts at 6:00 am this year. I seem to recall it being 5:00 am last year.

TTT application was sent yesterday,I guess you're all(Flyin' Recliners)stuck with me.

The application was a little confusing. There was no specific division for 4 man recumbent team. Oh well,let them try & keep me from riding because I filled out the application incorrectly in ONE place.

Quote from aikigreg on Aug 15^th, 2007, 1:00am:

 
Yes, the 36 hour event.

Quote from FlyingLaZBoy on Aug 8^th, 2007, 11:19pm:

 
 
The park pass can be obtained by calling 512 389 8900.  They send you a temporary card in 10-15 business days, and a permanent card in ~60 days.

Here's a photo image we could use for flags, tshirts, whatever...
 

Paul...that's an awesome logo. Bud,thanks for the info on the state park passes.

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

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

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

 
Outstanding!!!!! Go Mrs Strada!
 
Wait...............she's gonna be passing me on the hills............sheesh.....

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.  
 

Quote from aikigreg on Sep 13^th, 2007, 8:36pm:

 
You got it!!!

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.

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...........

Quote from Strada177 on Sep 17^th, 2007, 1:43pm:

 
Oh, there will be other DF riders around...  it's like I mentioned on the post about the White Rock ride...
 
PB