Garmin-Sharp-Barracuda TDF Challenge Thread (Page 5)

I am sure our entire team was wondering about that

Wow, we really are mimicing the real life Garmin team (as Pete pointed out). You should be able to adjust your goals due to injury, just make sure you heal up so you can get back on the road.

Stage 5 Done 

I am starting to think that my Cobb V Flow Max seat is the biggest problem I'm having with the comfort level on my new / used ride (never had one or used one before this bike, but saw how people raved about them).  Is it possible that my hard / small Fizik Airone that I had on my road bike is actually better suited for my me and could be so even on the TT bike?  Not to get graphic but I don't feel comfortable and feel pressure, which I thought could be from the bigger Cobb seat with the Bike Short's large pad causing to much pressure.  I then tried an 8 mile ride with my tri suit on (thin pad) and it seemed a little better but still felt uncomfortable, once again I felt the pressure.  All of this has lead me to the question above, is it possible that the small seat and much thinner nose of the Airone could allow for more freedom and leave me more comfortable. 

Only one way to find out.

Bigger is not always better for me with bike seats.

Rest day for the tour (oops I hope this doesn't violate the 24 hours on discussing a stage day), and a chance to catch up for those of us who are behind the % completed.

Lets go out and have some fun rides

We have Breezy and Powerman out front in a breakaway, our IMLP particpant (Dr. Bob) with the peloton, EcoMom back at the team car getting treatment and the rest of us somewhere in- between 

I think I would feel more comfortable hearing that from A.J.....

real sorry to hear that A.J. Sounds kind of bad. I'm suprised the Doc just said a week. Not much else you can do, but feet take a long time to heal.

Stage 6 Down but only 5 mile in 15 minutes, home and family come first. 

Peto and Eco how are yall healing up?

Stage 6, just shy of 60%. I have 23% coming up Sunday. It's time to get things sewn up. Hang in there team. No excuses!!!

GO TEAM GARMIN!

I worked with Cat, and my goals have been reduced for me and I WILL finish them out next week for the team!  Hang in there everyone, you have had great sessions!!!! 

Awesome, good to hear, A.J.  Hope your tootsie is feeling better.

Heal well, be smart

Coming along, not ready to try and run yet, but did some aqua jogging last night and tonight.  Riding but not pushing anything hard or stressing the legs

Hi - just let me know who has been injured and what needs to happen...

There is a standard formula in the challenge rules that I use but just PM me and I am more than happy to help work it out! Then if anyone says anything theres a record! (not that Ive ever needed it!)

So sorry to read about injuries

Cat

Whoops should have read down - AJ just let me know if the recovery doesnt progress as planned!

Take Care!

It looks like we are in a bunch sprint in the mountains! 

Team Standings as of 7am EST Thursday.

BMC = 48.9%

Garmin = 48.7%

Sky = 48.2%

Omega Pharma = 45.6%

Europcar = 39.2%

Liquigas = 37.6%

Hey Breezy - look at you - over 72% complete - Way to Go.  Enjoy you time unplugged the last week of the tour!

Mndymond - Way to get the stages in - keep up the good work

Powerman - have a great ride this weekend - someday I will do Triple By Pass (have you pulled your aerobars off yet?)

I am actually feeling good!  I put some weight on my foot this morning without pain shooting up, so I am working on some of the exercises they gave me.  I think it is looking good for me to get back on that bike my Sunday or Monday!  

Great job everyone!  You are all amazing!!!!  Go GARMIN!