2008 12 Hours of Temecula #2

I've also raced the course cold the two other times I've rode at Vail. I will turn a very easy lap on Friday the night before to make sure I don't want to change tires or anything and get a feel for any techy spots.

Oherwise, I've been so burnt out on riding that I haven't touch my bike all week and won't this weekend either.

But Hey, Allison has had pretty good luck preparing for races by pre-riding a lot so I wouldn't break with tradition.

 

I've been really worn out/sore all week. Not sure what is going on.

We had 4 crazy weeks of exercise last month.. so I finally take it easy for a week and I feel like crap. I think maybe I should've just kept up with 150 miles this week and lots more exercise #-o

Hoping to see how I feel tonight. I slept a lot last night and feel as bad today as I did yesterday on almost an hour less sleep.

 

Dude, I've been suffering Bike Malaise since the Traverse. I didn't recover right after that race and just felt like I've had dead legs during the riding I did the following few weeks. Mentally just wasn't having fun either. So I'm taking some time off this week and will take it easy to save my juju for Temecula. Too much bike the past month I guess.

 

Yeah, hear ya. I am worried if I take off too much time next week my legs will be just slow, but who knows. I'm not gonna kill myself with mileage next week either. Maybe one to two flat evening rides.. maybe a few commutes. Vail should be my only climbing next week, I think.

We'll see how the legs work, though.

 

Hm... ask Luke about Overtraining Syndrome. That ain't much fun. Hope you both feel better soon (race day is fast approaching...) :wave:

shud

 

First attempt at 12hr. - Going Solo SS. Should be interesting. With any luck I'll be gunnin' for 9+ laps.

 

right on....looks like singleminded will have some ss competition!

good luck ya crazy basteds!

ps...it's warmin up out here, prob 90+ on race day!

 

Yep! it's gonna be a hot one AGAIN #-o


Friday

Jun 13Clear Hi: 90° Lo: 59°
Sunny skies. High 90F and low 59F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph.
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Jun 14Clear Hi: 90° Lo: 59°
Sunny skies. High 90F and low 59F.
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Jun 15Clear Hi: 90° Lo: 50°
Sunny skies. High 90F and low 50F.
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since separating my shoulder i have been sick the past three weeks... i can ride now, but i have no energy or lung power to do a race... sucks big time.. o well i will be :beer: with the other peeps :lol:

 

ps...it's warmin up out here, prob 90+ on race day!

wonderful....
is there a current list of who's entered?

 

Goooood god that heat is going to be Helll! I think THe wife and I might be signing up for the 12hrs of newport & Huntington Beach, I wonder how many laps WE can do back and forth from Hurricanes to Sharkys! I think about 6 or will we fight for 7. Anyone intrested in running a team, lol!

thought about doing a team but my only bike right now weighs 45 pounds uuuggghhhhh!!!!

 

Kinda sad you aren't riding/racing!

Hopefully at least in Dville, right? Hopefully you guys join us for one of the shuttle rides over the weekend!! Or, we join you?

 

yea chances of me being up to shape to race is nil... i'm just trying to get healthy enough to be able to ride in dville without killing myself... plus i kinda want to ride The Punisher in Tahoe :bang:

 

Racing with Team High Gear (4-person). :wave:

 

90deg + again.... June gloom my azz.

 

mmm mmm pickle juice! Lets get reaaaaady to cramp:lol::bang:!!
On a serious note, I might pre-ride with you on friday Carl, late afternoon?

 

I'll be out there Friday afternoon for a pre-ride as well.

I got 11 Pickle Juice Sports left. I tried to get some other people to try some, but they always just take a little sip, grimace, and hand me back the bottle. What's up with that?

 

maybe its because of your pickle juice source?

 

from jason on mtbr:

Here is the latest!
- You will go right around the saddle
- Vics trail is a go!
- The new ridgeline is looking awesome. (I will be working on a few things all week getting it more dialed in)
- The small detour on the top singletrack ( the one before the switchback trail - Justines trail) will be omitted - it worked around the sandy chute at the end of the first sideline singletrack - it is going to be a great addition to the trail, but it is to soft and is getting really beaten up. So we are still going down the sandy chute section. But I will clean it up as much as possible.

 

I am in, Beginners men's solo. how do you put up a yes?