Team Reel -- Cycle for Independence Sign-up form
The entry form must be completed and returned by May 12th.
The ride is on the 17th (Memorial weekend starts the next week, on the 24th).
We've filled out the team section, so just fill in the rest and send it in.
So far we have:
63 Mile: Ladd W, Dan G, Eric D, Nate D, Matt G, Sandy, Jennifer, Brad, Harris, Steve O
25 Mile: Jenny W, Jamie R, Cody, Jamie D, Libby D, Kerry E, Bob & Margo, JJ D
Who else is in?
http://www.tvcblindidaho.org/cycle_for_independence_tvcblindidaho.shtml
Date:
05/17/2008 - 8:00am
IN!
Way to rally the troops Ladd. I need to do something before Lyle Pearson, so consider this my training. I'm in... and I'll see about getting Jamie to sign up as well.
Ditto
Count me in for the 63, and Jamie will be doing the 10 with her little brother Cody. Also I think Jamie's Mom and her friend will be doing the 63. We'll get some forms filled out.
Update
It looks like my brother wants to do the 25 with me. So we will be doing the 25 and I think there will be one more joining the 25 group as well!
riders
Sandy and Jennifer will be doing the 63 mile as well...they are not on the team but they will be joining you guys.
Matt Gale is IN
Dan's bro Matt will be riding the Metric.
Possibly...
Bob and I just saw this...but we're very interested. We'll get back to you.
Ride
I am in for the 63 miler. Joeli will be gone that weekend or I would try to get her to do the shorter one.
we're in
Bob and I are in for the 25. We have a dance recital to go to in the afternoon so need to be done early enough.
I am in
If it isn't too late I am in as well for the longer one. Whichever that is.
It's never too late...
Ok, maybe on the 18th or after it would be too late! But seriously, I think you can sign up right at the event, although I don't know if you'd get the socks, and you might have to pay $5 more (they say teams must pre-register).
This was a really fun event last year. This year we should get a few team photos and post them here!
Wuss is in.
My little sis and I are doing the 25 miler too. This will be my 3rd (4th if I can squeeze one in this week :) ride of the year, so I'm doing the shorty. The pics from last year looked fun.
Ride
Boy, I had totally forgotten I signed up... Didn't get in much riding beforehand, I might bring a rope so someone can drag me home ... Hopefully there will be a few good "snack" stops to refuel and rest at.
63 mile map
Since the description on their page doesn't include a map I saved this one in google to get an overview... FYI for those playing along. :)
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that's cool
Nice job on the map. I love the section on Edna, it's a good route.
Map
Nice map, thanks Eric.
race cut jerseys
Hey Brad, any chance you could bring the race cut jerseys to the event on Saturday? A good number of us will be there. And I could probably pick up the ones for my Hobble Creek neighbors who can't make it, like Tom and Rob.
Jersey's
Yes, Eric brought it up yesterday as well. I will bring the box of jersey's tomorrow to the ride.
more riders on Saturday
Steve said he'll be able to make the ride. I'm also trying to lend a bike to my niece and nephew, we might see them there tomorrow also.
Last year Jeff Larson took top honors for the largest team at 29 riders. Since 4 of those riders are on Team Reel this year, we might be giving him a run for the title...
Anyway, this pretty cool -- Team Reel will be very well represented!
Sorry
Well I have to say sorry for not making it out there. I was planning on it but with Finals and then Substituting on Friday my house works was pretty much a week behind and we are far from done.
I saw Ladd Saturday night at Chiles and he gave me his report. I would like to hear others on how they felt.
It's a race... right?
You missed out on some good fun. It's funny how those things always turn into a semi competition though... we broke off the lead group around 35miles into the ride due to the hammer-fest it was turning into. Something about drilling threshold pacelines at a charity ride doesn't quite seam right and we were starting to hurt. I think everyone had a good time though. I was cramping a little in the last 5 miles when I pushed too hard. I feel bad for some of the team that was left behind too... but it's pretty hard to resist latching onto a group of 25+ as it comes whizzing by.
Also, we realized that we're going to get smoked at the Lyle Pearson 200 in 3wks... hope you've been training Harris. You're our ace in the hole. :)
Team Reel took 3rd place for largest group signed up right behind HP and the Byrds.
Riding
I road for 1.5 hours of Friday testing riding Pauls Jamis Dakar FS XC mountain bike. I think I might need to get one. That was an awesome ride. I also road for 2 hours on Tuesday. So ya I guess I have been riding. Not a bunch but at least I have been out there.