RR: 12 hr of Temecula - January Race

[dubjay]

Thanks for the tips guys. I'll try and take in more electrolytes next time. I used Hammer Perpeteum and Clif Bloks this time around. I'll try adding in some Endurolytes or HEED next time.

Or maybe if I was riding a 29er instead? Nobody on the 29ers seemed to have problems..

[OPP]

Nice RR....thanks for sharing!

[allison]

Originally Posted by OPP

Nice RR....thanks for sharing!

Ditto! Thanks for the RR's guys!

[CC]

The Temecula race was a great event! I decided at the last minute to head out with Traci and give support and hang out with the STR crew. Riders, Neil, Carl, Waylen, Jesse, Micheal, Robert, Shannon and a few others that we meet and hung out with Brian, Doug, and Scooby. It was great seeing Nam, Megan, Jared, Jason and Alisa.

We were so lucky to have such beautiful weather. Although it was crisp outside, the rain stayed away for most of the day.

I took a few photos:

Neil
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Traci and Neil
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Nam Wrenching
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Carl
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E-Z right next to the course
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Dang those hot dogs were tasty
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Jared

[Pho'dUp]

A few more pics, some ripped from MTBR.


It was all smiles at the start.


Front runners with Tinker


Race organizer Jason Ranoa leading the riders out.


24hours SS World Champ cleaning the rocks


#22, these guys' Pit was right next to ours. SSpeeders, gearies, all rode lots of laps. I think this guy turned 11!


Monique Pua Sawicki


Tinker getting a lil' sideways



Rock section.


Thanks to Bigfoot on mtbr for posting up!
http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.ph...ar#post4025774


Jared and Traci you guys were totally right. I should have went out for a 6th lap! But the tri-tip sanwich was calling!

[nomad]

I started my day with a head cold . My first lap was slow about 1:20 , second was 1;18 then I started cramping really bad third was about 1:25 & I was cramping worse . so I called it a day . I didn't train enough in the last three weeks between the rain & being sick for the last two weeks .I'm ok dissapointed but ok . The same thing happened last time.Really pisses me off . On a brighter note congrats to all who placed .It was great to see you guys out there . Slayer , Neil you guys are animals.

[CC]

Well they didn't exactly have a podium but either way.

Unfortunately most everyone left before picking there metals, but I also have some photos of a few solo riders that were set up next to us and hung out with us after the race.

Neil
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Scooby
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Doug
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Brian
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Great job guys.....Nice meeting all of you.

[RidetheRAAM4]

Originally Posted by nomad

I started my day with a head cold . My first lap was slow about 1:20 , second was 1;18 then I started cramping really bad third was about 1:25 & I was cramping worse . so I called it a day . I didn't train enough in the last three weeks between the rain & being sick for the last two weeks .I'm ok dissapointed but ok . The same thing happened last time.Really pisses me off . On a brighter note congrats to all who placed .It was great to see you guys out there . Slayer , Neil you guys are animals.

I feel your pain on the sickness. I was sick and didn't do much like 2 weeks before the race. Tried to go spin on a bike a couple times the week before the race, but took it easy to make sure my cold was gone

[1x1clyde]

Carl, Carl, Carl.....you were a SOB sitting down, taking your shoes off and hitting that deliciuos Tri-Tip sammie after lap 5.
I had that sandwich on the mind for laps 6 and 7, it worked like a charm, thanks!
You missed out on the fun in the rain and dark..sliding up the hills and hanging on for dear life on simple downhill turns
It was good riding with you, maybe a duo in June?

[Pho'dUp]

Originally Posted by 1x1clyde

Carl, Carl, Carl.....you were a SOB sitting down, taking your shoes off and hitting that deliciuos Tri-Tip sammie after lap 5.
I had that sandwich on the mind for laps 6 and 7, it worked like a charm, thanks!
You missed out on the fun in the rain and dark..sliding up the hills and hanging on for dear life on simple downhill turns
It was good riding with you, maybe a duo in June?

Neil you're the man. Cramping after lap 2 and you still crunched out 7 laps. I didn't sleep enough the night before and after lap 5 I was a little loopy and making some really bad steering and line choices. Maybe I'll bring armor next time for those tired, rain soaked night laps.

Yumm, Tri-tip. Glad to be of service!

June Duo, hmmm, that might be a good idea if the temps get really bad. It would be nice to be able to cool off and hydrate.

[tkblazer]

carlton, Neil and Traci have your EZ up since Traci wanted to let it dry before getting it back to you... I have the medals for you and Shannon as well

[Pho'dUp]

Thanks again you guys.

I just realized this morning, I should have given you guys my raffle ticket.

Originally Posted by tkblazer

carlton, Neil and Traci have your EZ up since Traci wanted to let it dry before getting it back to you... I have the medals for you and Shannon as well

[dubjay]

Oops...posted this to the wrong thread earlier.

The photos are up at http://www.egofoto.com. Looks like the photographer was the one parked out by the switchbacks.

I was #38. Pho'd Up was #39. 1x1clyde was #69. Not sure about the others.

[slayer]

thanks for the link. i'm #21.

[Pho'dUp]

You guys got some nice shots.

[atomrat]

I am on page 4 of the 400-599 group.

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They missed the one where I fell right there.

Now if they would just post the results. Would like to know where our team ended up, 4th or 5th. At one point in the day, we were 16 seconds out of 4th.

[Jman]

Great RR guys, great pics. I'm hoping to be out there possibly in November if not for a ride then just to check it out. My Fontana races showed me just how out of shape I am, need waaayyy more training to hang with the 12 hour studs!

[dubjay]

Originally Posted by Jman

Great RR guys, great pics. I'm hoping to be out there possibly in November if not for a ride then just to check it out. My Fontana races showed me just how out of shape I am, need waaayyy more training to hang with the 12 hour studs!

Just come on out in June Jman! I can attest to the fact that you don't have to ride the entire 12 hours and still have a good time!