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ericfoltz · 07-30-2008, 11:56 AM

Wiens beat Landis last year so I'd say he's not too much of an underdog.

OMR · 07-30-2008, 12:18 PM

I can't even imagine racing 100 miles on a mountain bike... let a lone on the road! Hat is off to anybody that competes in this race.

CPATCRASH · 07-30-2008, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by OMR

I can't even imagine racing 100 miles on a mountain bike... let a lone on the road! Hat is off to anybody that competes in this race.

You could do this with your eyes closed!

OMR · 07-30-2008, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by CPATCRASH

You could do this with your eyes closed!

Pat, If I tried doing that I'd probably fall in another hole..... The VQ is the longest race I've competed in to date... and that was enough for me!

CPATCRASH · 07-30-2008, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by OMR

Pat, If I tried doing that I'd probably fall in another hole..... The VQ is the longest race I've competed in to date... and that was enough for me!

But think how happy you would be when you were finished!

donkey · 07-30-2008, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ericfoltz

Wiens beat Landis last year so I'd say he's not too much of an underdog.

Pretty good blog: http://teamhealthfx.com/blogs/dave_harris/default.aspx

http://2-epic.com/

That's actually a different bad-ass Dave. That's Dave Harris, currently based in St. George. He's been absolutely owning the un-supported ultra-distance scene for a few years now.

B

Zippy · 07-30-2008, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by donkey

That's actually a different bad-ass Dave. That's Dave Harris, currently based in St. George. He's been absolutely owning the un-supported ultra-distance scene for a few years now.

B

I was gonna say I thought Wiens lived in Gunnison and was married to someone that isn't Lynda Wallenfelds, but he could've gotten divorced, moved, yadda yadda...

Thanks for clarifying.

lukewiens · 08-04-2008, 10:50 AM

i just noticed that the race organizer for the tahoe sierra 100 posted on empty-beer that both floyd and lance will be at that race as well.

i will believe it when i see it...but at least i could say that i lined up with the guys. about a month till race day.

donkey??

Zippy · 08-04-2008, 10:56 AM

Lance will cancel due to "a scheduling conflict". He doesn't want a showdown with Floyd.

kev · 08-04-2008, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by HardCharger

I saw Lance race MTB in the late 90s, he smoked everyone on the flats and fireroads. As soon as the course transitioned into semi technical, he started having problems. He actually crashed a few times. I dont recall if he even finished that race.

The man's got power though!

I've heard Floyd is the same way. I was in the SM100 last year when Floyd raced it. He and Harlan Price were duking it out. Harlan had the edge in the tech stuff but Floyd would pass him on the flats and road sections.

jhardeman · 08-04-2008, 11:13 AM

http://www.velonews.com/article/8130...-23-pound-full

Pretty trick

kev · 08-04-2008, 11:18 AM

Would have been cool if he went with the 29er.

Keith B · 08-04-2008, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by kev

Would have been cool if he went with the 29er.

LOL! You have such an imagination!

Pho'dUp · 08-05-2008, 11:56 AM

So Lance Armstrong is racing the Leadville 100 this year.

Is he going to beat Dave Weins?

Discuss.

schleppp · 08-05-2008, 12:17 PM

There is another thread on this already, but the answer is absolutely... I don't know!!

Floyd Landis will also be racing.

davidB · 08-05-2008, 12:17 PM

http://www.socaltrailriders.org/foru...ain-biker.html

I have nothing (polite) to say, but these bubs are already discussing it

schleppp · 08-05-2008, 12:29 PM

Surprise, surprise! Lance went with the Trek, and the check that came along with it!!

NitrOx · 08-05-2008, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by schleppp

Surprise, surprise! Lance went with the Trek, and the check that came along with it!!

Um, aren't both brands owned by the same company?

I think he liked the fully 26er better for the specific application.

schleppp · 08-05-2008, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by NitrOx

Um, aren't both brands owned by the same company?

I don't know?

But I never let facts get in the way of my point of view! After all, I am a right wing Christian Republican!!

roach · 08-05-2008, 05:24 PM

Dave should win. He's done it five times. I hope he takes it. 43 years and killing it. Go Dave Go!

However, there's other super hardcores racing this thing also, so somebody else may pull an upset. No question, Lance can rock Le Tour with a team of ultra-strong roadies, but alone, at altitude in the dirt on a one day race? Hmmm, maybe, but I doubt it.

I'd love to see some TV and/or on-line coverage of the event. Anyone know of a way to get coverage?

Hopefully Dave's bike won't fail him, this thing looks questionable:

08-04-2008, 10:56 AM	#29 (permalink)
Zippy Small, but Mighty	Lance will cancel due to "a scheduling conflict". He doesn't want a showdown with Floyd. __________________ L8 APEKS: "Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups." Swim, bike, run. www.zippyathlete.blogspot.com

08-04-2008, 11:13 AM	#31 (permalink)
jhardeman Senior Member	Here's Lance's bike just posted on Velonews http://www.velonews.com/article/8130...-23-pound-full Pretty trick

08-04-2008, 11:18 AM	#32 (permalink)
kev vincit qui patitur	Would have been cool if he went with the 29er. __________________ Present suffering is not enjoyable, but life would be worth little without it. The difference between iron and steel is fire, but steel is worth all it costs. Single Minded Endurance

08-05-2008, 11:56 AM	#34 (permalink)
Pho'dUp Deer Ugly	Lance Armstrong racing Leadville 100 So Lance Armstrong is racing the Leadville 100 this year. Is he going to beat Dave Weins? Discuss. __________________ *TKBlazer:* Pho'dUp forgot his clothes i guess i have to stop by the thrift store and pick him up a dress to wear for the race freekengo: don't be a chewy and ride. *Steven Jackson:* ask yore girlfriend about my dopplir.

08-05-2008, 12:17 PM	#35 (permalink)
schleppp STR Veteran	There is another thread on this already, but the answer is absolutely... I don't know!! Floyd Landis will also be racing. __________________ "It doesn't get any easier, you just go faster." Greg LeMond

07-30-2008, 11:56 AM	#21 (permalink)
ericfoltz	Wiens beat Landis last year so I'd say he's not too much of an underdog. __________________ Race & Event pics: http://www.ericfoltz.photoreflect.com

07-30-2008, 12:18 PM	#22 (permalink)
OMR Old Man Riding...	I can't even imagine racing 100 miles on a mountain bike... let a lone on the road! Hat is off to anybody that competes in this race.

08-04-2008, 10:50 AM	#28 (permalink)
lukewiens Reciprocal Sandbagger	i just noticed that the race organizer for the tahoe sierra 100 posted on empty-beer that both floyd and lance will be at that race as well. i will believe it when i see it...but at least i could say that i lined up with the guys. about a month till race day. donkey??

08-05-2008, 12:17 PM	#36 (permalink)
davidB Pedal Damn It	http://www.socaltrailriders.org/foru...ain-biker.html I have nothing (polite) to say, but these bubs are already discussing it __________________ FS: 1.5" Lyrik Solo Air - $400

08-05-2008, 12:29 PM	#37 (permalink)
schleppp STR Veteran	Surprise, surprise! Lance went with the Trek, and the *check* that came along with it!! __________________ "It doesn't get any easier, you just go faster." Greg LeMond

08-05-2008, 05:24 PM	#40 (permalink)
roach Pus Up and Push Out	go Dave GO Dave should win. He's done it five times. I hope he takes it. 43 years and killing it. Go Dave Go! However, there's other super hardcores racing this thing also, so somebody else may pull an upset. No question, Lance can rock Le Tour with a team of ultra-strong roadies, but alone, at altitude in the dirt on a one day race? Hmmm, maybe, but I doubt it. I'd love to see some TV and/or on-line coverage of the event. Anyone know of a way to get coverage? Hopefully Dave's bike won't fail him, this thing looks questionable: __________________ "I'd have to be crazy to go down this trail sane" - Sluggo

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