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Re: GP2CLE Permanent 04/12/2008 0800
Reply #15 - Apr 9^th, 2008, 4:46pm

I had gone out to the RUSA and printed the membership form all filled out before I came up here to connecticut. It is probably still sitting in my ortlieb on my giro though since I don't remember writing out the check.

The weather has been mostly 40s-50s and overcast but it only has rained once so far. Since I was scheduled to fly american to get home on an MD-80 I'm back in connecticut until at least tommorow. Of course I didnt' watch the news last night or in the morning so I didn't realize till I was at work in Manhatten that I was returning to CT instead of going to TX after work

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Kwijybow Five Star Member mostly a commuter Posts: 1026	Re: GP2CLE Permanent 04/12/2008 0800 Reply #16 - Apr 9^th, 2008, 5:49pm I'm sorry man, the whole flying buisness is a mess these days! Good Luck getting back!
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aikigreg Moderator recumbent ninja Posts: 3685	Re: GP2CLE Permanent 04/12/2008 0800 Reply #17 - Apr 9^th, 2008, 8:10pm It's on like Donkey Kong!
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Killer Bee Five Star Member CA2.0 proto type Posts: 1308	Re: GP2CLE Permanent 04/12/2008 0800 Reply #18 - Apr 9^th, 2008, 8:57pm Very Cool. Let's hope things work out & you can come join us Saturday.
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evblazer Five Star Member Restricted from Riding Long Distance or Hills Posts: 908	Re: GP2CLE Permanent 04/12/2008 0800 Reply #19 - Apr 9^th, 2008, 9:44pm You just had to throw in the donkey kong reference now didn't you Soo. If I make it to Texas and then out to the starting line. Then 30 miles in decide to call it a day I can turn around and go home and y'all can mosey on with no ill effects right? This isn't like those team randos or anything?
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Re: GP2CLE Permanent 04/12/2008 0800
Reply #20 - Apr 9^th, 2008, 10:08pm

Quote from evblazer on Apr 9^th, 2008, 9:44pm:

You just had to throw in the donkey kong reference now didn't you Wink

Soo.
If I make it to Texas and then out to the starting line.
Then 30 miles in decide to call it a day I can turn around and go home and y'all can mosey on with no ill effects right? This isn't like those team randos or anything?

Yeah, I had to. :0 And yes, you don't affect the team at all if you quit, you big quitter!

I had to DNF one ride last year. It happens.

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Kwijybow Five Star Member mostly a commuter Posts: 1026	Re: GP2CLE Permanent 04/12/2008 0800 Reply #21 - Apr 9^th, 2008, 11:51pm We'll exchange cell numbers before the start, that way if you drop out you can let us know if we don't see you and get worried. Best of luck getting home! Take Care, Nelson.
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Re: GP2CLE Permanent 04/12/2008 0800
Reply #22 - Apr 10^th, 2008, 5:44am

Nelson - please print enough copies to include both Greg and myself. Yes, it's looking like Greg will join us.

note to EVBLAZER: Unlike many traditional rides (ie pay rides), a very high percentage of Randonneuring requirement is mental. So if you go into an event saying you can only complete "x" miles, then it will be difficult to overcome that mental limitation. I'm speaking from years of experience.

Back in my college days in the early 80's, I was seated #7 in the 100m (10.5). To psych out the competition in the qualifying rounds, I faked being sick. The end result was that mentally I destroyed my chances and lost in one of the qualifying rounds. I went back to the school van and cried!

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Re: GP2CLE Permanent 04/12/2008 0800
Reply #23 - Apr 10^th, 2008, 7:37am

Quote from bikerteam on Apr 10^th, 2008, 5:44am:

Nelson - please print enough copies to include both Greg and myself. Yes, it's looking like Greg will join us.

note to EVBLAZER: Unlike many traditional rides (ie pay rides), a very high percentage of Randonneuring requirement is mental. So if you go into an event saying you can only complete "x" miles, then it will be difficult to overcome that mental limitation. I'm speaking from years of experience.

Back in my college days in the early 80's, I was seated #7 in the 100m (10.5). To psych out the competition in the qualifying rounds, I faked being sick. The end result was that mentally I destroyed my chances and lost in one of the qualifying rounds. I went back to the school van and cried!

Ray ,you are correct. These rando rides for Peggy & myself are at least 70% mental. AND every ride is its own adventure. Let's hope for a good 'bent turnout. Saturday. I know there are some other randonnuering riders planning on riding also.

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Re: GP2CLE Permanent 04/12/2008 0800
Reply #24 - Apr 10^th, 2008, 8:05pm

Well I got back to Texas after starting on the quest 40 hours ago

No tank tread tires in the mail though. I did get my spare folding tire I ordered just in case. (Vredestein moiree)
I'll see if I have my legs tommorow. Should I bring hte completed RUSA application and check to the event or should I mail it before hand?

Mark H

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Kwijybow Five Star Member mostly a commuter Posts: 1026	Re: GP2CLE Permanent 04/12/2008 0800 Reply #25 - Apr 10^th, 2008, 8:22pm Hi EVBlazer, You can go ahead and mail it if you like, I'm not sure about what I would need to do with it besides mail it myself. Glad you made it back, I have no desire to try and fly anywhere right now! Take Care, Nelson.
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Re: GP2CLE Permanent 04/12/2008 0800
Reply #26 - Apr 10^th, 2008, 9:27pm

Quote from evblazer on Apr 10^th, 2008, 8:05pm:

Well I got back to Texas after starting on the quest 40 hours ago

No tank tread tires in the mail though. I did get my spare folding tire I ordered just in case. (Vredestein moiree)
I'll see if I have my legs tommorow. Should I bring hte completed RUSA application and check to the event or should I mail it before hand?

Mark H

Cool. Peggy & I(and I'm sure the other bent-onneurs) are looking forward to meeting/riding with you.

-Steve

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Re: GP2CLE Permanent 04/12/2008 0800
Reply #27 - Apr 11^th, 2008, 5:21am

Mark - welcome to Lone Star Randoneurring. I promise it will be a rewarding experience on more levels than you ever imagined. After tomorrow's event, I'll have my 2nd consecutive R12. The R12 is awarded to a rider who successfully completes at least one 200k per month for 12 consecutive months. The medal is awesome.

That's another one of the lures of this sport. Human nature is to be "goal oriented" (or maybe task oriented), and as such this sport open a whole new world of self challenges. Like previously mentioned, much of it is mental, some of it physical. There is a tremendous amount of comradery in the sport. You'll have to experience it to appreciate it.

I was the first recumbent to join LSR in early 2006. We are nearing 10 recumbnets. Awesome.....

Hope to see you tomorrow.

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FlyingLaZBoy Moderator '16 ICE SprintX fs, '16 Rocket, '12 KHS Mocha Posts: 5803	Re: GP2CLE Permanent 04/12/2008 0800 Reply #28 - Apr 11^th, 2008, 9:33pm You boyz and girlz will have a bit of headwind on your return, since the course is a "J" sort of layout -- but just lay back and keep pedaling... too bad you're not further east, you could stop by Palmer and say hi... Be safe out there!
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Re: GP2CLE Permanent 04/12/2008 0800
Reply #29 - Apr 11^th, 2008, 9:43pm

Quote from FlyingLaZBoy on Apr 11^th, 2008, 9:33pm:

You boyz and girlz will have a bit of headwind on your return, since the course is a "J" sort of layout -- but just lay back and keep pedaling... too bad you're not further east, you could stop by Palmer and say hi... Cheesy

Be safe out there!

You're just full of all kind of good news ,ain't ya?! They way I look at it ,it's Texas-when isn't the wind blowing? Enjoy Lancaster tomorrow & be safe as well.

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