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Thanks Lane!  He was at the Bitterwater checkpoint:

http://picasaweb.google.com/lane.parker.53/LowKeyMegamonsterEnduroFeb132010#

#2471

From: "winterkm" <kmwinterfield@...>
Date: Sun Feb 14, 2010 3:36 am
Subject: Mega-Monster Enduro 2010 News: Pics from Kevin Winterfield.

winterkm

More pics:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=170769&id=688337801&l=17388fc3ca

#2472

From: lkhc@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sun Feb 14, 2010 3:39 pm
Subject: New poll for lkhc

lkhc@yahoogroups.com

Enter your vote today!  A new poll has been created for the
lkhc group:

Would you like us to put on a Low-Key Mega-Monster Enduro in 2011?

   o Hell yes!
   o Not really, I'm a wimp.


To vote, please visit the following web page:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lkhc/surveys?id=2947686

Note: Please do not reply to this message. Poll votes are
not collected via email. To vote, you must go to the Yahoo! Groups
web site listed above.

Thanks!

#2473

From: "winterkm" <kmwinterfield@...>
Date: Sun Feb 14, 2010 3:40 pm
Subject: Please take this poll now.

winterkm

Would you like us to put on a Low-Key Mega-Monster Enduro in 2011?

http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/lkhc/surveys?id=2947686

#2474

From: "winterkm" <kmwinterfield@...>
Date: Sun Feb 14, 2010 4:14 pm
Subject: Mega-Monster Enduro 2010 News: Haiti and InnVision

winterkm

Just a quick follow up.

We'll be donating proceeds to Oxfam's Haiti Relief.  They have a superb track
record for providing direct relief.  Once I get a $ figure, I'll pass that
along.

Moments ago, I dropped off our extra bananas, cookies, pretzels and water at
InnVision San Jose (dedicated to empowering homeless and at-risk families and
individuals, http://www.innvision.org/).  I pass the kisses and hugs along to
all of you.  You are all angels.

Well done.

-Kev

#2475

From: "cmcoburn2005" <cmcoburn@...>
Date: Sun Feb 14, 2010 4:24 pm
Subject: MME photos posted

cmcoburn2005

http://www.flickr.com/photos/nadiamac/sets/72157623308439475/

Photos here from reg, the start and the finish.
Cara

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#2476

From: "joefabris" <joefabris@...>
Date: Sun Feb 14, 2010 4:31 pm
Subject: Mega Monster Plus 3 Logged Rides

joefabris

Cool to see so many folks putting the power down yesterday!

If you are using Plus 3, tag your Ride with "LKHC" to be entered to win a vest
like Pat won from last season.

Here are the rides tagged so far:
http://www.plus3network.com/activities/?by_tag=LKHC

If you are new to Plus 3, simply go to www.plus3network.com and enter your ride
onto the site via the form or from a Garmin upload.  Our corporate sponsors then
pay a charity for everything you log. ALL FREE.

My ride yesterday earned $2.56 for the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition funded
by Chain Reaction Bicycles.  That was just for the 100K...  The more who log,
the more we raise.

Cheers - Joe Fabris, Plus 3 Product Guy and Low Keyer

#2477

From: "winterkm" <kmwinterfield@...>
Date: Sun Feb 14, 2010 4:56 pm
Subject: Mega-Monster Enduro News: Announcing Mega-Monster 2011 - Feb 12

winterkm

We are happy to announce the date for the Mega-Monster Enduro 2011 - Saturday,
February 12, 2011.

Mark your calendars.  Train.  And I want to see a 17 person team!

-Kev

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#2478

From: "Howard C. Kveck" <howard@...>
Date: Sun Feb 14, 2010 9:34 pm
Subject: Re: New poll for lkhc

iamhbomb

On Feb 14, 2010, at 7:39 AM, lkhc@yahoogroups.com wrote:

>
> Enter your vote today!  A new poll has been created for the
> lkhc group:
>
> Would you like us to put on a Low-Key Mega-Monster Enduro in 2011?
>
>  o Hell yes!
>  o Not really, I'm a wimp.

	 Haha, you're not trying to influence the voting public (much) with this
wording, are you? I think this might possibly qualify as a "push poll."
NTTAWWT...

#2479

From: Daniel Connelly <djconnel@...>
Date: Sun Feb 14, 2010 10:00 pm
Subject: Re: New poll for lkhc

djconnel

> >  o Hell yes!
> >  o Not really, I'm a wimp.
>
>     Haha, you're not trying to influence the voting public (much) with this
> wording, are you? I think this might possibly qualify as a "push poll."
> NTTAWWT...

Yes -- highly susceptible to the Dick Robinson effect, where those expressing
strong vocal support (ride in the rain?   What's wrong with a bit of rain?),
don't show...

(Sorry, Dick -- I couldn't resist).

Dan

#2480

From: "winterkm" <kmwinterfield@...>
Date: Sun Feb 14, 2010 10:49 pm
Subject: Re: New poll for lkhc

winterkm

I am just following standard U.S./Iranian/Afgani/Chinese/etc. voting rules...
which state: decide upon the desired outcome, then open the polls.

--- In lkhc@yahoogroups.com, "Howard C. Kveck" <howard@...> wrote:
>
>
> On Feb 14, 2010, at 7:39 AM, lkhc@yahoogroups.com wrote:
>
> >
> > Enter your vote today!  A new poll has been created for the
> > lkhc group:
> >
> > Would you like us to put on a Low-Key Mega-Monster Enduro in 2011?
> >
> >  o Hell yes!
> >  o Not really, I'm a wimp.
>
>  Haha, you're not trying to influence the voting public (much) with this
wording, are you? I think this might possibly qualify as a "push poll."
NTTAWWT...
>

#2481

From: "winterkm" <kmwinterfield@...>
Date: Sun Feb 14, 2010 10:47 pm
Subject: Re: New poll for lkhc

winterkm

In defense of Dick.  Sometimes the spirit is all that is needed to generate
action.

--- In lkhc@yahoogroups.com, Daniel Connelly <djconnel@...> wrote:
>
> > >  o Hell yes!
> > >  o Not really, I'm a wimp.
> >
> >     Haha, you're not trying to influence the voting public (much) with this
> > wording, are you? I think this might possibly qualify as a "push poll."
> > NTTAWWT...
>
> Yes -- highly susceptible to the Dick Robinson effect, where those expressing
strong vocal support (ride in the rain?   What's wrong with a bit of rain?),
don't show...
>
> (Sorry, Dick -- I couldn't resist).
>
> Dan
>

#2482

From: "winterkm" <kmwinterfield@...>
Date: Mon Feb 15, 2010 1:09 am
Subject: Mega-Monster Enduro 2010 News: Pics from Bas Sopora!

winterkm

Nice Pics from Bas Sopora:

http://picasaweb.google.com/bsopora/MegaMonsterEnduro2010#

Love it!

#2483

From: "Ryan*PC Gibson" <ryanpc@...>
Date: Mon Feb 15, 2010 4:11 pm
Subject: Low Key site down?

ryanpcgibson

I went to go check results from Saturday and the low key site is returning "Account you are trying to reach is expired or suspended. For more info use this contact page."

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#2484

From: Daniel Connelly <djconnel@...>
Date: Mon Feb 15, 2010 4:28 pm
Subject: Re: Low Key site down?

djconnel

Well, first I've been sick with gastrointestinal distress since the race, so haven't worked on results yet.  Next time I've got to bring "real food" with me to eat at the finish: burrito stand was closed due to a miscommunication with the store.

Anyway, I renewed the domain 22 Aug 2009, so I suspect DeltaWebHosting is having server problems today.  My personal domain (djconnel.com) is also down.  I need to check on what the issue is.

BTW, the preferred URL for all things Low-Key is http://lowkeyhillclimbs.com/ , not anything with djconnel.com.  Eventually I'm going to pull all the low-key content from the latter domain.

From: Ryan*PC Gibson <ryanpc@...>
To: "lkhc@yahoogroups.com" <lkhc@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Mon, February 15, 2010 8:11:14 AM
Subject: [lkhc] Low Key site down?

I went to go check results from Saturday and the low key site is returning "Account you are trying to reach is expired or suspended. For more info use this contact page."

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#2485

From: "Ryan*PC Gibson" <ryanpc@...>
Date: Mon Feb 15, 2010 4:57 pm
Subject: Re: Low Key site down?

ryanpcgibson

Sorry to hear about the GI issues Dan :(� No hurries, just thought you'd like to know.� Feel better soon!

On Feb 15, 2010 8:28 AM, "Daniel Connelly" <djconnel@...> wrote:

�

Well, first I've been sick with gastrointestinal distress since the race, so haven't worked on results yet. �Next time I've got to bring "real food" with me to eat at the finish: burrito stand was closed due to a miscommunication with the store.

Anyway, I renewed the domain 22 Aug 2009, so I suspect DeltaWebHosting is having server problems today. �My personal domain (djconnel.com) is also down. �I need to check on what the issue is.

BTW, the preferred URL for all things Low-Key is http://lowkeyhillclimbs.com/ , not anything with djconnel.com. �Eventually I'm going to pull all the low-key content from the latter domain.

From: Ryan*PC Gibson <ryanpc@...>
To: "lkhc@yahoogroups.com" <lkhc@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Mon, February 15, 2010 8:11:14 AM
Subject: [lkhc] Low Key site down?
>
>
>
> I went to go check results from Saturday and the low key site is returning "Account you are ...

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#2486

From: Daniel Connelly <djconnel@...>
Date: Mon Feb 15, 2010 8:45 pm
Subject: MegaMonster 2010 results: POSTED

djconnel

After being somewhat disabled yesterday from gastrointestinal distress (far
exceeding recommended serving sizes of sponsor product), results are now posted!

Thanks for Cara for helping me enter all the data.

http://megamonster.lowkeyhillclimbs.com/2010/results.html

We were a bit lenient on the 4pm cut-off at the finish, since all riders or
teams made the Bitterwater cut-off time and the wind was clearly a factor riding
the final leg.

Also, I moved team P to the individual ranking, since I count single tandems as
an "individual entry".

Dan


P.S. DeltaWebHosting seems to have recovered from its morning "issues".  So the
site should be up.

#2487

From: "lklein00" <lklein00@...>
Date: Mon Feb 15, 2010 11:04 pm
Subject: Inspriational Cows along MME Route

lklein00

To fellow LK'ers who rode this Saturday -

Did anyone have the same moooving experience I had with a group of cows
somewhere on the open road?  Here's what happened:

A herd of cows turned to face me as I was spotted riding alongside their
pasture.  They remained motionless for several seconds, then one (or maybe
several) must have thought I was going to feed them because they began trotting,
then running towards me as I passed alongside. Once they got near the fence by
the roadside they did a 90 degree turn and followed beside me for about 100
yards before deciding I wasn't going to feed them after all.  I thought about
tossing them a PowerBar but knew I'd need it later. Plus it would have been too
much work to split it evenly.

I don't think I broke the "no draft" rule but will leave the final ruling to the
mercy of the race officials. ;)

Thanks to Kevin, Dan, and everyone else for putting on such a great event. The
cows were very inspirational and gave me the boost I needed to finish the race. 
Nice work!

#2488

From: "Gary Griffin" <gary.griffin@...>
Date: Mon Feb 15, 2010 11:56 pm
Subject: RE: Inspriational Cows along MME Route

mammoth7676

Isn’t that what they call a stampede?

From: lkhc@yahoogroups.com [mailto:lkhc@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of lklein00
Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 3:05 PM
To: lkhc@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [lkhc] Inspriational Cows along MME Route

To fellow LK'ers who rode this Saturday -

Did anyone have the same moooving experience I had with a group of cows somewhere on the open road? Here's what happened:

A herd of cows turned to face me as I was spotted riding alongside their pasture. They remained motionless for several seconds, then one (or maybe several) must have thought I was going to feed them because they began trotting, then running towards me as I passed alongside. Once they got near the fence by the roadside they did a 90 degree turn and followed beside me for about 100 yards before deciding I wasn't going to feed them after all. I thought about tossing them a PowerBar but knew I'd need it later. Plus it would have been too much work to split it evenly.

I don't think I broke the "no draft" rule but will leave the final ruling to the mercy of the race officials. ;)

Thanks to Kevin, Dan, and everyone else for putting on such a great event. The cows were very inspirational and gave me the boost I needed to finish the race. Nice work!

#2489

From: "winterkm" <kmwinterfield@...>
Date: Tue Feb 16, 2010 1:20 am
Subject: Re: Inspriational Cows along MME Route

winterkm

Larry,
Wow.  I love hearing about stuff like that.  Thanks for sharing the experience!

-Kev
--- In lkhc@yahoogroups.com, "lklein00" <lklein00@...> wrote:
>
> To fellow LK'ers who rode this Saturday -
>
> Did anyone have the same moooving experience I had with a group of cows
somewhere on the open road?  Here's what happened:
>
> A herd of cows turned to face me as I was spotted riding alongside their
pasture.  They remained motionless for several seconds, then one (or maybe
several) must have thought I was going to feed them because they began trotting,
then running towards me as I passed alongside. Once they got near the fence by
the roadside they did a 90 degree turn and followed beside me for about 100
yards before deciding I wasn't going to feed them after all.  I thought about
tossing them a PowerBar but knew I'd need it later. Plus it would have been too
much work to split it evenly.
>
> I don't think I broke the "no draft" rule but will leave the final ruling to
the mercy of the race officials. ;)
>
> Thanks to Kevin, Dan, and everyone else for putting on such a great event. The
cows were very inspirational and gave me the boost I needed to finish the race. 
Nice work!
>

#2490

From: "winterkm" <kmwinterfield@...>
Date: Tue Feb 16, 2010 1:15 am
Subject: Mega-Monster Enduro News: Announcing Mega-Monster 2011 - Feb 12

winterkm

We are happy to announce the date for the Mega-Monster Enduro 2011 - Saturday,
February 12, 2011.

Mark your calendars.  Train.  And I want to see a 17 person team!  Also, if you
can integrate a cow or horse into your team: bonus points.

-Kev

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#2491

From: bbarry <jkkerouac@...>
Date: Tue Feb 16, 2010 1:52 am
Subject: Re: Re: Inspriational Cows along MME Route

marficbarry

Somewhere in the zombie zone psychological range between about 30 to 20 miles from the finish I recall a slope off the right side of the road down to a pasture ~20? feet below with a bunch of cows staring up at me.� Their bodies were oriented at the same angle to the road, and if I wasn't delusional then they really were staring at me and turning their bodies watching as I went by.� I thought about taking out my phone to snap a picture of this surreal cowular configuration, but chose not to because it would cost time.
Maybe they were just mooing me on.
Maybe they were proving a point that you don't need a cowbell to cheer on a bike racer if you're a cow to begin with.
Could these have been the same cows?

Barry

On Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 5:20 PM, winterkm <kmwinterfield@...> wrote:

�

Larry,
Wow. I love hearing about stuff like that. Thanks for sharing the experience!

-Kev

--- In lkhc@yahoogroups.com, "lklein00" <lklein00@...> wrote:
>
> To fellow LK'ers who rode this Saturday -
>
> Did anyone have the same moooving experience I had with a group of cows somewhere on the open road? Here's what happened:
>
> A herd of cows turned to face me as I was spotted riding alongside their pasture. They remained motionless for several seconds, then one (or maybe several) must have thought I was going to feed them because they began trotting, then running towards me as I passed alongside. Once they got near the fence by the roadside they did a 90 degree turn and followed beside me for about 100 yards before deciding I wasn't going to feed them after all. I thought about tossing them a PowerBar but knew I'd need it later. Plus it would have been too much work to split it evenly.
>
> I don't think I broke the "no draft" rule but will leave the final ruling to the mercy of the race officials. ;)
>
> Thanks to Kevin, Dan, and everyone else for putting on such a great event. The cows were very inspirational and gave me the boost I needed to finish the race. Nice work!
>

--
Barry Burr
jkkerouac@...
c(650) 518-0574
f(650) 968-1228
Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. John F. Kennedy

#2492

From: Bruce Gardner <bgardner@...>
Date: Tue Feb 16, 2010 3:25 am
Subject: Re: Inspriational Cows along MME Route

brubones

Bruce

On Feb 15, 2010, at 3:04 PM, lklein00 wrote:

To fellow LK'ers who rode this Saturday -

Did anyone have the same moooving experience I had with a group of cows somewhere on the open road? Here's what happened:

A herd of cows turned to face me as I was spotted riding alongside their pasture. They remained motionless for several seconds, then one (or maybe several) must have thought I was going to feed them because they began trotting, then running towards me as I passed alongside. Once they got near the fence by the roadside they did a 90 degree turn and followed beside me for about 100 yards before deciding I wasn't going to feed them after all. I thought about tossing them a PowerBar but knew I'd need it later. Plus it would have been too much work to split it evenly.

I don't think I broke the "no draft" rule but will leave the final ruling to the mercy of the race officials. ;)

Thanks to Kevin, Dan, and everyone else for putting on such a great event. The cows were very inspirational and gave me the boost I needed to finish the race. Nice work!

#2493

From: Larry Klein <lklein00@...>
Date: Tue Feb 16, 2010 4:56 am
Subject: Re:

lklein00

Hello LK'ers -

A few people have asked where I saw the peloton of hungry cows. Although I can't be certain, I think it was somewhere between Bitterwater and the turn around checkpoint. I know for sure I was heading south at the time. I like what Barry said - who needs a cowbell to cheer at a bike race when you're a cow! Come to think of it, I was going pretty slow. I think they were telling me to keep moooving.

Alright, sorry,. Enough of the silly cow jokes!

Larry

#2494

From: Bob Corman <bobcorman@...>
Date: Tue Feb 16, 2010 3:48 pm
Subject: Re: Inspriational Cows along MME Route

zurichtriple

Yes, We had the same experience with the cows as Bruce's group, but they were already worn out from chasing Bruce and Janet, etc.�

Oh, and thanks for the info on the wind noise, Bruce. I had thought all along that it was coming from my teammates. But I guess it could also have emanated (e-moo-nated?) from Dan the OD man.

Bob

Re: Inspriational Cows along MME Route

Posted by: "Bruce Gardner"�bgardner@...��brubones

Mon Feb�15,�2010 8:12�pm (PST)

I did notice another herd of cattle running along side of us about 40 to 45 miles into the ride. I first noticed the sound which was most unusual, and sounded similar to the wind. I then realized the sound was coming from a herd of cattle running through a patch of thick grass. Witnessing this event and feeling my endorphins kick in made the experience quite surreal.

Bruce

On Feb 15, 2010, at 3:04 PM, lklein00 wrote:

> To fellow LK'ers who rode this Saturday -
>�
> Did anyone have the same moooving experience I had with a group of cows somewhere on the open road? Here's what happened:�
>�
> A herd of cows turned to face me as I was spotted riding alongside their pasture. They remained motionless for several seconds, then one (or maybe several) must have thought I was going to feed them because they began trotting, then running towards me as I passed alongside. Once they got near the fence by the roadside they did a 90 degree turn and followed beside me for about 100 yards before deciding I wasn't going to feed them after all. I thought about tossing them a PowerBar but knew I'd need it later. Plus it would have been too much work to split it evenly.
>�
> I don't think I broke the "no draft" rule but will leave the final ruling to the mercy of the race officials. ;)
>�
> Thanks to Kevin, Dan, and everyone else for putting on such a great event. The cows were very inspirational and gave me the boost I needed to finish the race. Nice work!
>�
>�

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#2495

From: "Lisa" <lisaa@...>
Date: Tue Feb 16, 2010 6:28 pm
Subject: MegaMonsterEnduro

lisaantonino

Thanks to everyone who made the MegaMonsterEnduro happen this year!

The inaugural MegaMonsterEnduro in 1996 marked the formation of Team Bikeaholics
and spawned the friendly rivalry with Team TNT.  In commemoration of this
wonderfully crazy event, Team Bikeaholics members Lisa and Ken rode the 100 mi
course together.  While Ken was hoping to break below 6 hrs and beat his
individual time from 2008, he patiently rode with Team Captain Lisa (me), who
bonked somewhere between the 60-70 mi point.  After forcing down several oreo
cookies at the Bitterwater control, the team blasted back to the finish in a
tight aerodynamic paceline (not the usual Bikeaholic 4-abreast "paceline").  A
fun time was had by all, but I was very tired.  Once I made it home to Belmont,
I threw off my shoes and hopped straight into bed for a 1 hr nap, bike clothes
and all!  Now I know how those Olympic cross country skiers feel at the end of a
race!

Looking forward to 2011!

#2496

From: Daniel Connelly <djconnel@...>
Date: Tue Feb 16, 2010 7:05 pm
Subject: MegaMonster pacing analysis

djconnel

100 milers this year tended to be, on average, 8.0% slower on the return than on
the outbound leg. In 2008, it was about 5.1%.  In each case, there were a group
of riders and teams who managed to keep very even splits, but others who tended
to fade in the second half.

http://djconnel.blogspot.com/2010/02/megamonster-enduro-2008-2010-pacing.html

Curious if the trend will be affected by the presence of Hammer products at the
rest stops in 2011.  You could argue that this year people had them at the
beginning, so benefited in the first half, but then ran out, so failed to have
the benefit in the second half, leading to the greater average drop in pace.  Or
it could just be random variation.

Dan

#2497

From: Brad Ford <bradleyford@...>
Date: Tue Feb 16, 2010 7:11 pm
Subject: Re: MegaMonster pacing analysis

bford06515

Speaking for myself, my fade was very much influenced by not packing
enough electrolyte tablets. Calf cramps galore. Having product
available at the rest stops would have definitely helped.
B.

On Feb 16, 2010, at 11:05 AM, Daniel Connelly <djconnel@...>
wrote:

> 100 milers this year tended to be, on average, 8.0% slower on the
> return than on the outbound leg. In 2008, it was about 5.1%.  In
> each case, there were a group of riders and teams who managed to
> keep very even splits, but others who tended to fade in the second
> half.
>
> http://djconnel.blogspot.com/2010/02/megamonster-enduro-2008-2010-pacing.html
>
> Curious if the trend will be affected by the presence of Hammer
> products at the rest stops in 2011.  You could argue that this year
> people had them at the beginning, so benefited in the first half,
> but then ran out, so failed to have the benefit in the second half,
> leading to the greater average drop in pace.  Or it could just be
> random variation.
>
> Dan
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>

#2498

From: "Gary Griffin" <gary.griffin@...>
Date: Tue Feb 16, 2010 7:47 pm
Subject: RE: MegaMonster pacing analysis

mammoth7676

Dan,

I thought the wind on the return was a little stiffer this year, but it is hard to be precise about two years back. Maybe there is weather site that has historical data. I skewed the data a little in the opposite direction because I flatted on the outbound leg.

Gary Griffin

From: lkhc@yahoogroups.com [mailto:lkhc@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Daniel Connelly
Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 11:05 AM
To: Low-Key Hillclimbs
Subject: [lkhc] MegaMonster pacing analysis

100 milers this year tended to be, on average, 8.0% slower on the return than on the outbound leg. In 2008, it was about 5.1%. In each case, there were a group of riders and teams who managed to keep very even splits, but others who tended to fade in the second half.

http://djconnel.blogspot.com/2010/02/megamonster-enduro-2008-2010-pacing.html

Curious if the trend will be affected by the presence of Hammer products at the rest stops in 2011. You could argue that this year people had them at the beginning, so benefited in the first half, but then ran out, so failed to have the benefit in the second half, leading to the greater average drop in pace. Or it could just be random variation.

Dan

#2499

From: Keith Devlin <kjd94305@...>
Date: Tue Feb 16, 2010 8:12 pm
Subject: RE: MegaMonster pacing analysis

kjd94305

I can one-better Gary; I flatted twice on the outbound leg, though it turned out that the second was the continued presence of the tiny little sucker that punctured me the first time, which retreated back into the rubber and sat there quietly waiting to pounce a second time. (I only found it when I got home and my tire was soft and I could look under intense light.) With no spare tubes left, and twenty minutes down (no sympathy for Cadel Evans from me!) I turned around at the 100K point. I gather there were a lot of flats on the southbound leg.

Still a great outing though, and I'll be back next year with my tubeless tires!

--- On Tue, 2/16/10, Gary Griffin <gary.griffin@...> wrote:

From: Gary Griffin <gary.griffin@...>
Subject: RE: [lkhc] MegaMonster pacing analysis
To: lkhc@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 11:47 AM

Dan,

I thought the wind on the return was a little stiffer this year, but it is hard to be precise about two years back. Maybe there is weather site that has historical data. I skewed the data a little in the opposite direction because I flatted on the outbound leg.

Gary Griffin

From: lkhc@yahoogroups. com [mailto: lkhc@yahoogroups. com ] On Behalf Of Daniel Connelly
Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 11:05 AM
To: Low-Key Hillclimbs
Subject: [lkhc] MegaMonster pacing analysis

100 milers this year tended to be, on average, 8.0% slower on the return than on the outbound leg. In 2008, it was about 5.1%. In each case, there were a group of riders and teams who managed to keep very even splits, but others who tended to fade in the second half.

http://djconnel. blogspot. com/2010/ 02/megamonster- enduro-2008- 2010-pacing. html

Curious if the trend will be affected by the presence of Hammer products at the rest stops in 2011. You could argue that this year people had them at the beginning, so benefited in the first half, but then ran out, so failed to have the benefit in the second half, leading to the greater average drop in pace. Or it could just be random variation.

Dan