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ShinKen · 02-26-2007, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ~ Pakiha ~

Are we doing some picnic for supporters??

dood!!!

STR BBQ March 3 Oneill Park. Volunteers needed

sauce · 02-26-2007, 12:30 PM

sa-weet! i didn't realize there was an organized STR thing going on! my parents will be there with their giant orange county SUV, so ppl can bum rides from us i'm sure. i'll hunt some of ya down after the race. i am so excited. i wish the race were tomorrow ... well, not really ... my knee is killing me cuz my pedal is screwed up.

Wrecker · 02-26-2007, 01:45 PM

Sauce, tell them before the race. I have faith in your ability to kick butt

J--don't they differentiate between SS and gears in the awards? Or, is it the top 20 overall?

sauce · 02-26-2007, 01:48 PM

Thanks Chelle. Feeling pretty freaked 'bout my knee.

ShinKen · 02-26-2007, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by sauce

Thanks Chelle. Feeling pretty freaked 'bout my knee.

maybe doing an easier gear may be a good idea ehh?

sauce · 02-26-2007, 01:59 PM

it's not the gearing ... it's my old, shot pedals. i put new pedals on though!

the knee started hurting when i started riding my geared bike ... cuz the geared bike had the shot pedals on it.

ShinKen · 02-26-2007, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by sauce

it's not the gearing ... it's my old, shot pedals. i put new pedals on though!

the knee started hurting when i started riding my geared bike ... cuz the geared bike had the shot pedals on it.

funney how I had about the same problem when I started SSing!! changed to Crank Bros and havent felt that pain again since! (i had Shimmano btw)

sauce · 02-26-2007, 02:05 PM

yup ... i am switching to FROGS (already have 'em). so i am gonna buy some cheap, frog compatible ebay shoes. i'm 22. it's not the big gear. too young to have fricking knee pain. what a bummer.

btw, i wanna see this fork! you know i am jealous as hell.

Keith B · 02-26-2007, 03:09 PM

I think you need to tell them before - I'll see what it says on your race packet............

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Originally Posted by sauce

oh great. no pressure. :-) i can't wait to chill with str ppl (especially sharky) after counting coup. my goal is to make it in before noon. plenty of time left to hang out! :-) extra motivation to finish the race as fast as possible!

ps - is it okay to just tell the volunteers i'm riding single-speed after the race? or should i tell them before?

sauce · 02-26-2007, 03:13 PM

thanks for picking it up keith. you're being too nice to your competitor.

slowSSer · 02-26-2007, 03:34 PM

update on AM light: was awake around 545 this am and while overcast, enough could be seen that I really don't think a light will be necessairy- i just wouldnt have dark lenses on starting up blackstar

cc plate number 424 here. SS al the way, just not sure if it's going to be the 26er (quiet, light, easy to push) or the 29er (bigger wheels- nuff said- aside from the "old ship" creaking ebb)

see y'all there!

Keith B · 02-26-2007, 04:11 PM

I sprayed the back of your number with lead paint. I'd say it weighs about 23lbs.

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Originally Posted by sauce

thanks for picking it up keith. you're being too nice to your competitor.

Wrecker · 02-26-2007, 05:04 PM

#130 here

We should do a list of names/numbers since all of us haven't met and it may be difficult to recognize you without your avatars

OMR · 02-26-2007, 05:08 PM

When coming down Upper Holy Jim to Main Divide, you'll be turning right to get to Lower Holy Jim.

BTW: Upper Holy Jim is in great shape for a change. The ground is tacky from the rains and will be perfect coming VQ day.

Be sure and say howdy as you go by. I'll be working the bottom of Upper Holy Jim. I'll be the one cheering you guys onwards!

Be careful.... and enjoy the ride!

Old Man Riding.. well actually working VQ

sauce · 02-26-2007, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Keith B

I sprayed the back of your number with lead paint. I'd say it weighs about 23lbs.

You are so toast.

ThinkFast · 02-26-2007, 05:30 PM

Looks like I'll be riding my 13-14 year old hard tail. Luckily it's light but not what I wanted to ride. Should be a good time regardless.

I'll be #147 for VQ. I might put a GeoLadders sticker on my plate and write STR on it too so say hey if you see me. Good luck everyone.

CPATCRASH · 02-26-2007, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mtber3737

When coming down Upper Holy Jim to Main Divide, you'll be turning right to get to Lower Holy Jim.

BTW: Upper Holy Jim is in great shape for a change. The ground is tacky from the rains and will be perfect coming VQ day.

Be sure and say howdy as you go by. I'll be working the bottom of Upper Holy Jim. I'll be the one cheering you guys onwards!

Be careful.... and enjoy the ride!

Old Man Riding.. well actually working VQ

In the past that part wasen't included was it? Didn't the route take us down the devide to lower HJ? I'm number 114 and with any luck you'll see me.

Abui · 02-26-2007, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sauce

ha ha. small problem w/ that - there are no classes.

If you look on geoladders you can view the race results by class. LINK to 2006 VQ

(obviously the top 20 are ranked by time).

OMR · 02-26-2007, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by CPATCRASH

In the past that part wasen't included was it? Didn't the route take us down the devide to lower HJ? I'm number 114 and with any luck you'll see me.

We added Upper Holy Jim a few years back... much more fun coming down that rather than Main Divide... although a lot slower.

I'll keep my eye out for you... what are you going to be riding, Pat?

OMR

sauce · 02-26-2007, 06:02 PM

i am number 371.

02-26-2007, 01:45 PM	#23 (permalink)
Wrecker THE Penultimate Mtb'er	Sauce, tell them before the race. I have faith in your ability to kick butt J--don't they differentiate between SS and gears in the awards? Or, is it the top 20 overall? __________________ "There are too many factors you have to take into account that you have no control over...The most important factor you can keep in your own hands is yourself. I always placed the greatest emphasis on that." Eddy Merckx

02-26-2007, 01:59 PM	#26 (permalink)
sauce STR Veteran	it's not the gearing ... it's my old, shot pedals. i put new pedals on though! the knee started hurting when i started riding my geared bike ... cuz the geared bike had the shot pedals on it. Last edited by sauce; 02-26-2007 at 01:59 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

02-26-2007, 02:05 PM	#28 (permalink)
sauce STR Veteran	yup ... i am switching to FROGS (already have 'em). so i am gonna buy some cheap, frog compatible ebay shoes. i'm 22. it's not the big gear. too young to have fricking knee pain. what a bummer. btw, i wanna see this fork! you know i am jealous as hell. Last edited by sauce; 02-26-2007 at 02:05 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

02-26-2007, 03:34 PM	#31 (permalink)
slowSSer ali'i hua	update on AM light: was awake around 545 this am and while overcast, enough could be seen that I really don't think a light will be necessairy- i just wouldnt have dark lenses on starting up blackstar cc plate number 424 here. SS al the way, just not sure if it's going to be the 26er (quiet, light, easy to push) or the 29er (bigger wheels- nuff said- aside from the "old ship" creaking ebb) see y'all there! __________________ "...the weather will continue to change, on and off, for a long, long time" -Al Sleet, the hippy dippy weatherman RIP George Carlin http://www.myspace.com/setswim

02-26-2007, 05:04 PM	#33 (permalink)
Wrecker THE Penultimate Mtb'er	#130 here We should do a list of names/numbers since all of us haven't met and it may be difficult to recognize you without your avatars __________________ "There are too many factors you have to take into account that you have no control over...The most important factor you can keep in your own hands is yourself. I always placed the greatest emphasis on that." Eddy Merckx

02-26-2007, 12:30 PM	#22 (permalink)
sauce STR Veteran	sa-weet! i didn't realize there was an organized STR thing going on! my parents will be there with their giant orange county SUV, so ppl can bum rides from us i'm sure. i'll hunt some of ya down after the race. i am so excited. i wish the race were tomorrow ... well, not really ... my knee is killing me cuz my pedal is screwed up.

02-26-2007, 01:48 PM	#24 (permalink)
sauce STR Veteran	Thanks Chelle. Feeling pretty freaked 'bout my knee.

02-26-2007, 03:13 PM	#30 (permalink)
sauce STR Veteran	thanks for picking it up keith. you're being too nice to your competitor.

02-26-2007, 05:08 PM	#34 (permalink)
OMR	Just a little head's up guys & girls... When coming down Upper Holy Jim to Main Divide, you'll be turning right to get to Lower Holy Jim. BTW: Upper Holy Jim is in great shape for a change. The ground is tacky from the rains and will be perfect coming VQ day. Be sure and say howdy as you go by. I'll be working the bottom of Upper Holy Jim. I'll be the one cheering you guys onwards! Be careful.... and enjoy the ride! Old Man Riding.. well actually working VQ __________________ OMR .... An elder grasshopper of the Tribe The journey is the thing .... ride like it's your last one...

02-26-2007, 05:30 PM	#36 (permalink)
ThinkFast STR Veteran	Looks like I'll be riding my 13-14 year old hard tail. Luckily it's light but not what I wanted to ride. Should be a good time regardless. I'll be #147 for VQ. I might put a GeoLadders sticker on my plate and write STR on it too so say hey if you see me. Good luck everyone. __________________ "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together". - African Proverb ThinkFast's GeoLadders Dashboard

02-26-2007, 06:02 PM	#40 (permalink)
sauce STR Veteran	i am number 371.

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