Sebring

[Sandy]

Story is coming. Last night I got two sentences in before falling
asleep.
Other than spending the last few hours unable to see, it was pretty
straightforward: RTFB. Having significant competition in the womens'
field
was extra motivation.
I'm ready to go back and give this one another whack - clearly 415.9
is a
soft target if I could do it under those conditions.

[mike]

Great Job, Sandy! I look forward to the rest of the trail. I am a
proud supporter of Team Bent Up Cycles and its fine riders.

Mike

[Willie]

Yes, an outstanding job in poor weather! Even from someone who's now
part of the ultra nut house, 415.9 miles in 24 hours seems like a
dream. My hat is off to you.

Willie

[Aikigreg]

Sandy really tore it up, y'all. I think she was 3rd or 4th overall as
well counting everybody together. It was so awesome having my fellow
Team Carbent member there to cheer on. Being happy for her and my
friends was the only thing that kept me from breaking down about my
defeat.

rode 258 miles, quite shy of my ride last year (304), All I'll say
is that I wasn't feeling right the day before the race or the morning
of, nearly tossing my breakfast after 10 minutes on the trainer to
warm up at an easy spin before getting outside to the race. I hit the
200 mile mark nearly 3 hours earlier than last year, and as the 12
hour time elapsed, had only ten miles fewer than Dennis Johnson, who
is a tough tough racer. So I was doing well and as won my way to my
goal of RAAM qualifying. But I had stomach trouble all day and just
couldn't fight it after the sun went down.. Otherwise, I planned my
race and raced my plan - Even when my plan had to change last minute
due to the insane weather. My body just wasn't as committed as my
head. Ironically enough, my feet were fine, which was the big problem
last year. I could say more, but mostly I'm just disappointed.
Having this poor a performance makes you wonder whether you should
even
bother, but I'm still hoping I have it in me to do well at this
game.

I'm even considering racing the Hill Country 600 and try and qualify.
Haven't decided if it's worth it to try just yet,

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v652/aikigreg/Sebring%202010/

[Aikigreg]

oh, the link bwloe is to the pictures that our crew chief took of us,
the other racers, and the track. Captain Pinkbeard is me :)

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v652/aikigreg/Sebring%202010/

[christopher young]

Love the pink goat chin hair! Thems is some serious style points!!!

C

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[Sandy]

Race report posted. Sorry it took so long....http://www.
2010raamblog.com/2010/02/sebring-1224-typhos-is-wind.html

[David Bradley]

> I'm even considering racing the Hill Country 600 and try and qualify.
> Haven't decided if it's worth it to try just yet,

Greg, I think you should give HC600 some serious thought. It would be a
good comeback from this year's Sebring. But, there is a lot more logistics
involved in a follow race than a 24 hour race! Time is short and if you are
seriously considering HC600 you really need to get a move on it! Do you
need vehicle lights, signs, PA, and navigation? I could ship you out what
you need to race this. You have to drum up your own vehicle and crew :-)

There just aren't all that many Texas events, you should take advantage
after all.

David

[Aikigreg]

That was all for you and Adrienne, baby! Don't fear the pink! You
should have seen the look on Sandy's face when she came up to give me
a hug.

In other news, I'm working the HC600 angle, so thanks to David B, no
matter how it turns out.