Euskatel-Euskadi Team Thread (Page 5)

Let's go E²!

Just got back from the business trip...was able to get a few trainer rides in after the day's work.  Seems like it is impossible for me to be able to get out on the roads...the entire challenge is turning into a trainer ride.  Not complaining, it is making me have a connection with my bike every day and that is a good thing. 

Can't believe we are in last place....I an sure it is just the other teams sand-bagging their original challenge goals .  I know we are going to finish strong so everyone pedal strong and often!

Jim 

Nope! It means you set the goal too low...

I finally got in ride number 4 this morning - a full week after ride number 3. 

It'll be tight, but I can still get up to my goal of 12.  Never planned on being out of action for a week. 

I have absolutely no idea why that posted......and twice, at that!

Sounds like everyone is in place to reach our team goal. Ride #5 in the books for me last night. Another (ugh!) trainer ride but did enjoy watching TdF while cranking away. Two road rides planned for this weekend. 

Let's go, E² !

Woo Hoo!  2 Rides in a row for me! 

That takes me up to 5, with no chance for a ride on Saturday - I'm heading to the IndyCar race at Mid-Ohio for Sunday.  After my bike lock fiasco and the hip injury, I'm now staring at 7 rides in 8 days - assuming I can get one in Sunday night.  As long as I alternate some long and short rides, should be able to make it. 

Got my 4th ride in this morning.  2 hours, 29 miles with some pretty decent hills.

Sorry I've beens slacking on the team.  I had some tough times the last last week.

Finished 12 out of 21 last night.  Man, this is not easy.  On top of it all, my crazy unexpected schedule has relegated me to the trainer instead of the road.....I have so much darn respect for the guys on the Tour.  As I was spinning away last night, I was pondering why they don't have a women's division on the Tour.  Seems like the ladies could run the same courses and start an hour ahead or behind the guys.  Would give us twice the cycling to watch...

Go E²!

*Cough, cough* Sandbagger! *Cough, cough*

Congrats on meeting your goal and bummer about the sores...I think what my fellow E² team mates are suggesting is that maybe you were able to make it more of a challenge and are selling yourself short.  We are all here to just help you push for the maximum. 

Hey everyone-

Hope your weekend is going well.  I had another unanticipated rest day yesterday and am now one stage off my pace for 21 rides.  Looks like I am riding on the TdF rest day again.   Can't seem to get out on the road no matter what I try to do.  Trainer day after day is getting old.  Will try again tomorrow for a nice Sunday morning  hard hills ride.

Don't know about the rest of you but I think this is one of the best TdF in years.  Seems like every day there is a new stage winner or a close fight at the end.  Very inspiring.

GO E²! 

Well I've had a really rough week this week.  My adrenaline kick from my race finally ended and my motivation pretty much just died.  I've only gotten one ride in this week but I WILL be riding tomorrow.  (Please come yell at me if you don't see a ride in my logs tomorrow!)  That will bring me half way to my 10.  I WILL finish all 10 rides even if I have to glue my butt to the seat to do it! 

I got to watch the tour for the first time on friday (not having a tv makes it tough...i've been able to see highlights online but that's it).  It really is AMAZING to watch!  Those guys are incredible!  And I love our jerseys!  I could find "us" in any crowd! 

Good morning, team. Reporting 9/12 rides completed. Great effort, all....keep it up and we'll make that team goal!

I am going to do a trainer ride tonight while watching the Tour. Our orange guys looked good yesterday (and are easy to spot!)

Go E² !