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 2012-07-12 9:44 PM in reply to: #4288787 |
Master  1686     Royersford, PA |  Subject: RE: BMC Racing Team TDF Challenge ThreadWay to go BMC!!! Taking the lead!!! Easy day for me today just a cycling class at the Y tonight but feeling good! The last two stages have been really cool to watch. See these guys just hammer it through the Alps is awesome! What really is amazing is to watch them decend, those guys are fearless. Tomorrow's stage is even more brutal 15,000 ft of climbing in about 89 miles. |
| 2012-07-12 10:49 PM in reply to: #4288787 |
Expert 750 Hammond | Subject: RE: BMC Racing Team TDF Challenge Thread Woo Hoo Team BMC! Let's keep it up guys! Got in a 45min ride today unexpectedly as I was able to leave work early. We are doing awesome!!!! Let's not let em get ahead of us. Go team! Shelly |
| 2012-07-12 11:41 PM in reply to: #4288787 |
Veteran 940 Citrus Heights, CA | Subject: RE: BMC Racing Team TDF Challenge Thread Hi! Still here--done a couple more sessions, just didn't post on here. They are on the spreadsheet though.  You all are awesome--I am going to have to add a few more sessions this week just to feel like I am keeping up! |
| 2012-07-13 7:05 AM in reply to: #4288787 |
Master 1883 San Antone, Texas | Subject: RE: BMC Racing Team TDF Challenge Thread Awesome job everyone! I'll get on the trainer for an eZ stage tonight, then a 40k TT tomorrow. Maybe a long day sunday to balance it all out! WE're gonna take this! |
| 2012-07-13 7:45 AM in reply to: #4288787 |
 Bronze member | Subject: RE: BMC Racing Team TDF Challenge Thread I'm back from my trip and I hit the trainer for an hour last night between my sons piano lessons and ball game. I'm planning a longer ride for tomorrow morning to close out this week. Great work everyone! |
| 2012-07-14 7:46 AM in reply to: #4288787 |
Extreme Veteran 701 Raleigh, North Carolina | Subject: RE: BMC Racing Team TDF Challenge Thread Have a 35-40'ish mile ride on tap for today. It's not too hot here, but the humidity is 100%, so it's gonna be sticky. My focus is more for the time - not so much distance. We're doing great. Let's keep our momentum, stay together, help one another and NOT get caught by the 'main group' |
| 2012-07-14 4:24 PM in reply to: #4288787 |
Master 1883 San Antone, Texas | Subject: RE: BMC Racing Team TDF Challenge Thread Had a great 40k TT going for me today... was averaging about 22 mph, feeling real good after the turn around, then BAM! Flat at mile 18. DNF. Not to happy about that, but I can try again next month! And I have an Oly to look forward to next weekend. Hopefully no flats! Happy riding everyone! |
| 2012-07-14 7:29 PM in reply to: #4288787 |
Master 1686 Royersford, PA | Subject: RE: BMC Racing Team TDF Challenge Thread Got up early and knocked out 40 miles this morning then watched the end of the TDF stage this morning. Nice flat stage, then saw this on twitter. Jens Voigt?@thejensie Only checked my avaerage watts today - 319 watts for 4hr45min. But i believe that SRM do publish my file of today on their webpage 319 watts for 4hr 45min for a guy riding in the group. And that was an "easy day. Those guys are amazing! But Jen Voigt is a great inspiration for us over 40 folks! Keep it up Team BMC! Andy |
| 2012-07-14 9:03 PM in reply to: #4288787 |
| Bronze member | Subject: RE: BMC Racing Team TDF Challenge Thread Got another longer ride in to wrap up this week - 3 hours and 52 miles. Still a lot of riding for me to go to finish up this challenge but I'm ready! Enjoy the rest of your weekend and keep up the great riding! |
| 2012-07-15 4:56 PM in reply to: #4288787 |
Extreme Veteran 701 Raleigh, North Carolina | Subject: RE: BMC Racing Team TDF Challenge Thread Well I crashed today. Not my first, but definitely the worst. Really ticks me off because there was absolutely no reason for it other than inattention. I made a RH turn; looked down at the Garmin; next thing I new I was off the road in a big rut and then DOWN. Needless to say I'm done for the day, but do think I can recover enough next week to meet my goal. BTW ... I thought the leaders today displayed a huge sense of sportsmanship in allowing Cadel to catch back up to the leaders. Brad Wiggins is A+++ in my book. (Crash.jpg) Attachments ---------------- Crash.jpg (98KB - 19 downloads) |
| 2012-07-15 8:23 PM in reply to: #4312497 |
| Bronze member | Subject: RE: BMC Racing Team TDF Challenge Thread Dorm57 - 2012-07-15 4:56 PM Well I crashed today. Not my first, but definitely the worst. Really ticks me off because there was absolutely no reason for it other than inattention. I made a RH turn; looked down at the Garmin; next thing I new I was off the road in a big rut and then DOWN. Needless to say I'm done for the day, but do think I can recover enough next week to meet my goal. BTW ... I thought the leaders today displayed a huge sense of sportsmanship in allowing Cadel to catch back up to the leaders. Brad Wiggins is A+++ in my book. Oh No! I'm so sorry you crashed! I did that same thing last year - wasn't paying attention, pulled onto the street before my neighborhood which was covered in gravel and totally wiped out. Hope you heal up quickly. |
| 2012-07-15 8:25 PM in reply to: #4288787 |
| Bronze member | Subject: RE: BMC Racing Team TDF Challenge Thread I got two rides in today - I think I'm allowed to count them as two rides. I rode to my friends house, swam for 30 minutes, then road back home. Not a lot of long hours but a solid hard effort on the way there. |
| 2012-07-15 11:06 PM in reply to: #4312497 |
Expert 750 Hammond | Subject: RE: BMC Racing Team TDF Challenge Thread Dorm57 - 2012-07-15 4:56 PM Well I crashed today. Not my first, but definitely the worst. Really ticks me off because there was absolutely no reason for it other than inattention. I made a RH turn; looked down at the Garmin; next thing I new I was off the road in a big rut and then DOWN. Needless to say I'm done for the day, but do think I can recover enough next week to meet my goal. BTW ... I thought the leaders today displayed a huge sense of sportsmanship in allowing Cadel to catch back up to the leaders. Brad Wiggins is A+++ in my book. All I can say is Owie!. I am a scared of my first crash. It hasn't happened yet ( knock on wood, throwing salt over my shoulder, rubbing rabbits foot, etc.) and I don't want it to. Glad you are ok. I almost crashed doing the same thing and in fact hit the sharp concrete edge of a driveway and flatted out but managed to unclip before I fell over. Got my heart rate up quickly though- hehe. And now more importantly- how is the bike? Hope Ruby (I think?) is ok too. Shelly |
| 2012-07-17 1:33 AM in reply to: #4312927 |
Veteran 286 Brisbane, Australia | Subject: RE: BMC Racing Team TDF Challenge Thread fitmomma2010 - 2012-07-16 3:06 PM Dorm57 - 2012-07-15 4:56 PM Well I crashed today. Not my first, but definitely the worst. Really ticks me off because there was absolutely no reason for it other than inattention. I made a RH turn; looked down at the Garmin; next thing I new I was off the road in a big rut and then DOWN. Needless to say I'm done for the day, but do think I can recover enough next week to meet my goal. BTW ... I thought the leaders today displayed a huge sense of sportsmanship in allowing Cadel to catch back up to the leaders. Brad Wiggins is A+++ in my book. All I can say is Owie!. I am a scared of my first crash. It hasn't happened yet ( knock on wood, throwing salt over my shoulder, rubbing rabbits foot, etc.) and I don't want it to. Glad you are ok. I almost crashed doing the same thing and in fact hit the sharp concrete edge of a driveway and flatted out but managed to unclip before I fell over. Got my heart rate up quickly though- hehe. And now more importantly- how is the bike? Hope Ruby (I think?) is ok too. Shelly And now more importantly- how is the bike? - Definitely the most important thing! I hope you are ok too though. I also haven't crashed (touch wood) but have had a few near misses with cars and also just with lack of concentration. I've updated my logs and am now over 50% with both time and stages. I had planned on a 2.5 hour on the weekend, but wasn't able to get it done. Long story: My girlfriend was participating in an event called the Kokoda challenge - it is a 96km (60mile) hike with severe hills and lots of mud. It is a team event of 4, with a cutoff of 39 hours. I was on the support crew, meaning we met at pre-arrange checkpoints to refill their water and cook some food, etc. My GF (who already has a spinal injury, but is still able to walk) fell after around 35km and hurt her back and knee, but continued to the next checkpoint 5km more, and had to pull out, so I spent the night in hospital with her. Obviously she was very disappointed with not being able to reach her goal. Anyway, so because of this I wasn't able to do my long ride or my scheduled run either. However I am trying to make up for it this week. Everyone else looks like they are going well. Keep it up until the end of the week. |
| 2012-07-17 1:35 AM in reply to: #4288787 |
Veteran 286 Brisbane, Australia | Subject: RE: BMC Racing Team TDF Challenge Thread Oh and BTW I signed up for my first IM today!!!!!!!!!!!!!! EEK! It's in Cairns next June, so I have plenty of time to have a little rest and a full training program after my HIM in October. I'm a bit scared but am looking forward to it. |
| 2012-07-17 2:36 AM in reply to: #4288787 |
Extreme Veteran 600 Melbourne | Subject: RE: BMC Racing Team TDF Challenge Thread Dorm57 - Wishing you a speedy recovery. And Stuartlittle, congrats on the IM sign up!!
I was on the bike today, just under 2 hours of some of the hardest riding I've done in a while. I think I might make my challenge goal!! |
| 2012-07-17 6:10 AM in reply to: #4288787 |
Extreme Veteran 701 Raleigh, North Carolina | Subject: RE: BMC Racing Team TDF Challenge Thread Well, I am feeling tolerable and got in an hour-15 minutes last night at an easy pace. I feel like I can hang in there and make my goal ... will see how the week progresses. Right now we're a touch above 70% achieved ... keep pedaling group. GO BMC!!! |
| 2012-07-17 8:00 PM in reply to: #4288787 |
Expert 750 Hammond | Subject: RE: BMC Racing Team TDF Challenge Thread Great job team! I actually had to up my goals as I had reached over 100%- yaay! It's been months since I've ridden this consistently and I sure needed it. My average speed has slightly increased and that makes me so happy. I love this challenge and my team. Go BMC! Stuart- I hope your GF is ok. That is the priority so please don't apologize. Keep up the good work and keep us posted. Great riding everyone. Shelly |
| 2012-07-17 11:07 PM in reply to: #4288787 |
Master 1883 San Antone, Texas | Subject: RE: BMC Racing Team TDF Challenge Thread great job everyone! heal up Dorm, and congrats on signing up for IM Cairns stuart! I got in 90 min on the trainer today. Supposed to taper a bit this week for an Oly this weekend, but I have goals to finish here! 2 more sessions, about 53 more miles. It'll get done |
| 2012-07-18 9:19 PM in reply to: #4288787 |
Extreme Veteran 701 Raleigh, North Carolina | Subject: RE: BMC Racing Team TDF Challenge Thread An hour-half on the trainer tonight and have group ride planned for tomorrow night and Friday. Everyone looks great on meeting their goals. Keep it up!!! |
| 2012-07-19 10:05 AM in reply to: #4317187 |
Expert 1566 Prattville Insane Asylum San Antonio | Subject: RE: BMC Racing Team TDF Challenge Thread djastroman - 2012-07-17 11:07 PM great job everyone! heal up Dorm, and congrats on signing up for IM Cairns stuart! I got in 90 min on the trainer today. Supposed to taper a bit this week for an Oly this weekend, but I have goals to finish here! 2 more sessions, about 53 more miles. It'll get done One more ride down this morning and we are back in the lead! Go GARMIN! |
| 2012-07-19 10:23 PM in reply to: #4288787 |
Extreme Veteran 701 Raleigh, North Carolina | Subject: RE: BMC Racing Team TDF Challenge Thread Well ... tonight was an exercise in patience and perseverance to get a small bit of ride time in. After 2 popped tubes in the parking lot while 20 cyclists watched, cancelling the ride and swinging by the LBS to re-stock tubes, I thought maybe I can still .... so I decided to do a shortened ride. In route to the ride spot, clouds, lightning, severe wind and rain popped up. With all this working against me, I decided to pack it in and ride the trainer. Bad Karma tonight ... |
| 2012-07-19 11:25 PM in reply to: #4321257 |
Master 1883 San Antone, Texas | Subject: RE: BMC Racing Team TDF Challenge Thread Dorm57 - 2012-07-19 10:23 PM Well ... tonight was an exercise in patience and perseverance to get a small bit of ride time in. After 2 popped tubes in the parking lot while 20 cyclists watched, cancelling the ride and swinging by the LBS to re-stock tubes, I thought maybe I can still .... so I decided to do a shortened ride. In route to the ride spot, clouds, lightning, severe wind and rain popped up. With all this working against me, I decided to pack it in and ride the trainer. Bad Karma tonight ... But you still got a ride in! |
| 2012-07-20 8:14 AM in reply to: #4321332 |
Extreme Veteran 701 Raleigh, North Carolina | Subject: RE: BMC Racing Team TDF Challenge Thread djastroman - 2012-07-20 12:25 AM Dorm57 - 2012-07-19 10:23 PM Well ... tonight was an exercise in patience and perseverance to get a small bit of ride time in. After 2 popped tubes in the parking lot while 20 cyclists watched, cancelling the ride and swinging by the LBS to re-stock tubes, I thought maybe I can still .... so I decided to do a shortened ride. In route to the ride spot, clouds, lightning, severe wind and rain popped up. With all this working against me, I decided to pack it in and ride the trainer. Bad Karma tonight ... But you still got a ride in! Dang right I did ... I can be very determined :) Speaking of that ... we're down to a couple of days and right there jockeying for the lead. Come on Team BMC ... focus on your goals and let's finish STRONG!! Edited by Dorm57 2012-07-20 8:16 AM |
| 2012-07-20 8:26 PM in reply to: #4288787 |
Expert 750 Hammond | Subject: RE: BMC Racing Team TDF Challenge Thread I'll be reaching my 100% in the am. Go Team BMC! Let's show Cadel we still love him and BMC- hehe. Let's Ride! Shelly |
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