Hi Wendy,  Ideally, you want to start the route where you can get 360K (223 miles) to the finish in a straight line (i.e. an arrow). If that is not...
Did anyone ever see this old b&w movie called, "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World!"? Boy, your statement makes me feel old; like Mad Mad World is from the early...
Although I couldn't remember if it was color or b&w, it was released way back in 1963 (originally) and again in 1970. I remember seeing it on tv as a kid, but...
Sorry to ruffle feathers. :o) Yes, it was first released before I was born. I guess in the world of endurance cycling, I'm a spring chicken. ;o) I forget...
What about having a dart (half the distance - all the fun) in addition to the arrow? Also, are there more slow riders out there that want to form a team, ...
I see that RAAM starts this coming Sunday, June 8th. Kevin and Jeff, I want to wish you two the best of luck. I'll be checking your progress daily. I've never...
I trust that everyone saw the RUSA Arrow Event that Jeff Sammons is putting together on August 16 and 17 to celebrate RUSA's 10th Anniversary. I hope that...
aakard
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Jun 4, 2008 12:37 am
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Well, I knew the date Aug. 16th sounded familiar...that's the same day as my 20-year high school class reunion (in Birmingham). Crap! Maybe we could design a...
There's no way to say it better - but I definitely wanted to second the well wishes and kind comments. I've only had the pleasure of knowing and riding with...
Thanks for the kind words, Mike. I'll never forget my first 1200K, BMB in 2002. We rode perhaps 95% of the ride together. We're getting good progress reports...
Jeff and Kevin, Let me add my best wishes as well. May the route be mostly downhill, with a breeze at your backs, and the occasional appearance of the Swedish...
http://www.cyclingnews.com/road/2008/giro08/tech.php?id=/tech/2008/probikes/andy_hampsten_may08 It has alot of the characteristic of a quick randonneurring...
Thanks everyone for all the great words of encouragement. As most of you know, Mike was the original "miles dealer" who got me started in all of this. It's...
Kevin Kaiser
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Jun 5, 2008 2:59 am
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Another local rider to root for in this year's race will be Julie Gazmararian. She'll be doing the 1,000 mile Race Across the West, which is the first 1,000...
Kevin Kaiser
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Jun 5, 2008 9:09 am
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Tomorrow the Gran Fondo Fixies will finally rendezvous as a complete team in San Diego. Robert and I fly out of Nashville; other crew members who aren't...
Hopefully some have been following the progress of the ride. Ed Johns is still on the route - cheers to Ed. ...
aakard
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Jun 8, 2008 12:19 pm
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I was just comparing Ed's last couple of controls with Jim Solanick's times. Knowing generally that Solanick is a very strong rider, looks like Johns is doing...
aakard
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Jun 8, 2008 12:53 pm
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Andy, Thanks for the link! Ed's doing great. He has amazing tenacity - I've had the pleasure of riding with him on a few rides now, including my very first ...
I don’t understand your question. “We all peddle our own bikes!” ... From: garandon@yahoogroups.com [mailto:garandon@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of aakard...
I talked to Ed last night and he finished with time to spare. He said he was a bit stiff and sore but otherwise OK. Congratulations Ed, this is a huge...
Well done Ed. I'd be interested to hear how difficult you thought that ride was, as the DNF rate was high. The hot weather must have played a part. All in...
Yes, congratulations Ed. Sounds like it may have been hot and humid with lots of climbing. If so, then that's about the worst you could ask for. Mike D. ... ...
All: I know how I felt as I helped congratulate the last riders to arrive Sunday night, so your congratulations mean a lot to me. A few notes: 1) A couple of...
John Shelso from Memphis and George Hiscox from Jackson, TN were both there. I rode with both of them a few weeks ago on the Tennessee 600K, and I rode with...
Yeah, accepting the wheel would probably have been unacceptable; but it's always up to the director as to whom gets disqualified. OTOH, if you just happened to...
I'm confused here, isn't it acceptable to receive support from someone else participating in an event? Perhaps I didn't understand the details involved... The...
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