Core group of Doughnamites this morning. Me, Hoodie (aka "the Ticket") VJ and AT. While there was no declaration, we all showed up in black kits. Some things are obvious.
We decided to hit Lime Creek, on an out and back, to get us both more miles and more elevation. The pace for the ride was as billed. Excellent self-control from the pack. Particularly from AT and the Ticket (as in "get behind him, and "punch your ticket"). Neither of those guys has a rep for even pacing, but both were totally bought in to the pace. Our essential goal was to finish as a pack. This is important as we approach 337, where we will roll parts unknown, in the Wild Hill Country. Also, we wanted to cut down on the length of our break time. Too much dawdling!
I forecasted a 4-4.5 hour ride. To get that in, we bolted Lime Creek on the Aussie. Turned out to be around 75 miles. We were on the bike for 4:28. add about 30 minutes of non-moving time, for a five hour, 8 minute experience. We accomplished the mission, keeping everyone together for nearly the entire roll. Well done fellas! Particularly VJ, who gutted it out like a champ. Had to bait and switch AT, who wanted a modified course. Peer pressure is so awesome.Thanks for hanging in there AT! Your legs will be thanking you in a few weeks.
Saw Stanton prepping for 337 on Shoal Creek, rocking the Dough kit! Panozz is racing, so he gets a pass. Ullrich is in SFO on personal duty, so he gets a pass. Yeti, Z, Chuck, Bergamo, Dustin, you guys getting in some distance?
We decided to hit Lime Creek, on an out and back, to get us both more miles and more elevation. The pace for the ride was as billed. Excellent self-control from the pack. Particularly from AT and the Ticket (as in "get behind him, and "punch your ticket"). Neither of those guys has a rep for even pacing, but both were totally bought in to the pace. Our essential goal was to finish as a pack. This is important as we approach 337, where we will roll parts unknown, in the Wild Hill Country. Also, we wanted to cut down on the length of our break time. Too much dawdling!
I forecasted a 4-4.5 hour ride. To get that in, we bolted Lime Creek on the Aussie. Turned out to be around 75 miles. We were on the bike for 4:28. add about 30 minutes of non-moving time, for a five hour, 8 minute experience. We accomplished the mission, keeping everyone together for nearly the entire roll. Well done fellas! Particularly VJ, who gutted it out like a champ. Had to bait and switch AT, who wanted a modified course. Peer pressure is so awesome.Thanks for hanging in there AT! Your legs will be thanking you in a few weeks.
Saw Stanton prepping for 337 on Shoal Creek, rocking the Dough kit! Panozz is racing, so he gets a pass. Ullrich is in SFO on personal duty, so he gets a pass. Yeti, Z, Chuck, Bergamo, Dustin, you guys getting in some distance?
337. Are you ready?
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