2009 Vision Quest and Counting Coup Update(merged)

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  1. genusmtbkr5

    genusmtbkr5 STR Moderator

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    There are burgers served there, but don't expect water, cytomax, gel or bars like they'll have at aid station 1 and 2.
     
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    dubjay Having upgraditis is OK

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    Burgers > water, cytomax, gel, bars & lots of other things!
     
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    Am I to understand I'll need to bring the Chimay myself?

    I'll take my burger medium-rare with blue cheese, arugula and a caramelized onion compote on a toasted french roll with a side of sweet potato fries. Pickup time should be around 12:30, keep it warm if I'm running late, k thanks. :wave:
     
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  4. aosty

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    Don't forget your plate number on your burger pre-orders!!

    I'll have what BB is having.
     
    aosty, Mar 4, 2009
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  5. MohammedInABearSuit

    MohammedInABearSuit Sticks and Stones...

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    I'm not a super-endurance rider sort of guy but you have GOT to be kidding me? Folks cheat on these rides? where is the joy in that???
     
    MohammedInABearSuit, Mar 4, 2009
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    hey gene....any advice for us procrastinators who have to pick up our numbers race morning?? #-o

    thanks.
     
    lukewiens, Mar 4, 2009
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  7. bvader

    bvader Long Live The Gorn!

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    Ride Fast :)
     
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  8. genusmtbkr5

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    Get there early so you have time to stand in line, get warmed up and do your pre-race ritual and not have to rush to the start line.

    Registration starts at 4:30am and ends at 5am.
     
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  9. Waldo

    Waldo Lebowski Urban Achiever

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    No problem. I can easily puke right on the start line!
    #-o
     
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    thanks gene!! my warm will be on blackstar...that is...if i warm up!
     
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    :lol:....looking forward to it!!
     
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  12. genusmtbkr5

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    Pre-race, pre-ride..., some people need to spin, stretch, piss, sh*t, just give yourself time do what you need to get to the start ready to roll at 5:30am. :bang:
     
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    (if I can speak for gene) kill it!!!
     
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    Hey

    Good luck..see ya @ SOC.
     
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    Good weather news: Santiago and Sierra peak cams are looking good, and it doesn't look like much chance of rain or snow tonight. The Sierra Peak report is only showing .07" of rain for the month, so I'm guessing Blackstar is pretty dry and fast.

    Now if I can just remember how to ride a bike.....#-o
     
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  16. MTBMaven

    MTBMaven This is Shangri La

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    Is this JRM formerly of CSULB Geography?

    If so, are you doing VQ or CC? We will have to make sure to meet up. I haven't seen you in years.
     
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    bvader Long Live The Gorn!

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    just a thought...

    Its going to be a beautiful day...I can feel it. Not sure it will top last year with the climbing out of the clouds, but I think its going to be real nice.

    Probably some pollen and bugs.

    First Time Riders: Good luck ...its just another ride...and don't go out too fast...be safe...have fun..it may be warm so drink enough :)

    To all of us that have done it (CC for me) a couple times .... pretty much the same thing

    see ya out there #344
     
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  18. lkn2ryd

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    After reading the past 4 pages...I think I need to go to the bathroom.:lol:
     
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    We went up Holy Jim to the Peak over the weekend. There was snow in a few spots, maybe a total of 100+ yds. What snow is there should only add a few minutes to everyone's times.
     
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    thats jrm of MTBR norcal forum. he used to live oc so he pops on here once in a blue moon. I am pretty sure he is not doing the event.

    I know that doesn't answer your question :)
     
    Impy, Mar 6, 2009
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