Results of Old Pueblo

[Mtbkngrl]

Just in case your interested..........East Coast spanked West Coast. And East Coast Podiumed. :blah:

[McGRP01]

Just in case your interested..........East Coast spanked West Coast. And East Coast Podiumed. :blah:

:eek: Link?!?!??! :dancing:

[Mtbkngrl]

They haven't posted the results on the website yet. But it's epicrides.com

[McGRP01]

They haven't posted the results on the website yet. But it's epicrides.com

Thanks, I just found it. Way to go Monkeys!! (east and west!!) :thumb:

[Mtbkngrl]

Part of their swag bag...

[Mtbkngrl]

These pics were taken by Echo's picture phone so they aren't high quality....Pic of Westy, Doug, Gee Spot, and Treesaw

[Mtbkngrl]

This year involved lot's of mud.........I guess I picked a good year to have to miss out....

[firetoole]

looks like it was a dirty one

[Mtbkngrl]

Treesaw and Squirrel after all is said and done....A random pic of the last section of the course...

[Mtbkngrl]

East coast banner....Gee Spot eating the pre-race meal...

[Mtbkngrl]

Squirrel on the pre-ride (no rain) Gee Spot's hand after she had an unfortunate incident with a Cholla Cactus....She did it twice...While they were standing around pulling them out with pliers a random chick comes up and says, "I think slowing down in those sections is more productive than trying to rip through them." Then the chick rode off and they were all like WTF like we needed your advice.....It ended up being Heather Mosley, the winner of the Solo women's catagory....

[splat]

Sweet!!!


Thanks !!! THis just helps get me more pumped for dalton!

[DHS]

coool. looka like a good course. bet some of the turns got well formed for more high speed stuff. nice pics with the phone.

[I Are Baboon]

And East Coast Podiumed. :blah:

HOLY CRAP! That is awesome!

[johnbryanpeters]

Way ta go! Another earthquake hits the west! :D

[MMcG]

Way to go East Coasters!!!

Getting those photos from Echo was pretty cool!

[Rockland]

Good job monkeys!!!! :thumb::thumb:

[Heidi]

Good job everyone!!!

[JRB]

I hate riding in the wet. ugh....good job though. :thumb:

It makes it that much harder.

[McGRP01]

Thanks !!! THis just helps get me more pumped for dalton!

I'll second that!! :D

[Heidi]

The year I raced there, some guy had ran into a barrel cactus and his butt was full of thorns! YIKES!

[Mtbkngrl]

I spoke with the East Coasters this morning and apparantly the beatdown of the West Coast was in the 30-40minute range.... :sneaky: I was also informed that the East Coasters were all in bed by 9pm, apparantly the West Coasters win the "Party like Rockstars" award.

[Heidi]

I spoke with the East Coasters this morning and apparantly the beatdown of the West Coast was in the 30-40minute range.... :sneaky: I was also informed that the East Coasters were all in bed by 9pm, apparantly the West Coaster wins the "Party like Rockstars" award.


West coast representin!

Woohoo - way to go. I partied here for you.

[McGRP01]

I was also informed that the East Coasters were all in bed by 9pm

Diasappointing. :rolleyes:

[splat]

I was also informed that the East Coasters were all in bed by 9pm,

But don't forget , The time differences , to the east coasters 9pm is midight EST

[Mtbkngrl]

All packed up and ready to go............that's alot of scratch on top of that vehicle...hope it's all strapped down nice and tight!

[blue]

I'm going to have to come get revenge at Dalton...Just you wait ;)

Nice going monkeys! :thumb:

I wish I coulda been there...

[T-Blazer]

Congrates to all, and many thanks for the representin of the flaming "T"

[splat]

Results are posted !

http://www.epicrides.com/results2005/

Looks like westy was putting the smack down Again!!

And look at treesaw doing 3 of Bloodsweat and Beers laps and making sure they did not get the DNF :thumb:

[I Are Baboon]

Freakin Westy. :)

[greasey monkey]

Congrats to all the monkey's great job. :thumb: :thumb:

I can't wait till Dalton :D:D

[MMcG]

Way to go everyone - especially Treesaw for pulling through for her team mates!

[Westy]

Too damn tired to say much, but it was a great time. Weather kind of sucked, rained on and off until about 3:00 AM but we managed to ride through it and have fun. I can't thank the west coast folks enough for everything. The east vs west race was extremely close, only a few minutes separated us until late in the morning. Mechanical problems eventually hurt the west coast monkey spankers the most.

[stosh]

You guys rock!!!

[McGRP01]

You guys rock!!!

Ditto!! :thumb:

[I Are Baboon]

I don't understand why so many teams got a DNF. One team had 14 laps and DNF'd. What's the deal?

http://www.epicrides.com/results2005/5%20Person%20Coed%20150-199%20Combined%20Age.html

[splat]

I don't understand why so many teams got a DNF. One team had 14 laps and DNF'd. What's the deal?


Looks like any one who's last lap did not end after 12:00 Noon got a DNF

[The Toninator]

Looks like any one who's last lap did not end after 12:00 Noon got a DNF

THE CRAPPIEST RULE EVER. However if you wana quit all you have to do is checkout but keep your baton and not send anyone out (or in some extreme instances actually checkout for another lap and after 24hours just tell them to scratch that lap) and then go back up to the scorers table after the 24 and turn in your baton and tell them nobody went out and or you scratch that last lap.

I do think I understand the rule though. This is a TIME race not a distance race (although the person with the most distance in the least amount of time is the winner) so I think they want people to stay out for the time no matter what.

[I Are Baboon]

THE CRAPPIEST RULE EVER.

I don't understand the rule. If your lap comes in under 12:00, just send out another rider. Unless there is a time restriction on when you can send out your last rider, like 11:00 maybe???

[splat]

Remeber how at Dalton , when Instigator stopped at the end of his last lap and drank a beer so he would get in after 12 noon. that was the reason

[The Toninator]

I don't understand the rule. If your lap comes in under 12:00, just send out another rider. Unless there is a time restriction on when you can send out your last rider, like 11:00 maybe???

If you come in before 12noon (for most 24's) you HAVE to send another rider out according to the rules. But like splat said if nobody wants to go out again all you have to do is not check in when that last rider get through with his/her lap. Stop drink a beer then when 12noon hits check in. Some have a little grace period and you can offically finish an hour before 12noon.
Some of our 12 hour races down here have done away with the rule all together.
I got bumped up a spot at whistler because some dude didnt understand the rule. That sucks for him because he did WAY more laps than me. If ever face to face with him i could never claim to have beat him (although i did follow the rules and he did not) but with my family "i totally beat that dude down, i beat him so bad he quit :)"

[I Are Baboon]

Instigator stopped at the end of his last lap and drank a beer

That was awesome. :D

[McGRP01]

Remember how at Dalton , when Instigator stopped at the end of his last lap and drank a beer so he would get in after 12 noon.

I think THAT should be the rule. You should be required to stop and drink a beer prior to finishing! :D

[narlus]

usually there is a large group of riders (on non-contention teams) sitting around a few hundred yards from the finish line, waiting for noon to arrive.

[Westy]

I like the Adrenaline rule where you can stop after 23 hours without DNFing so you don't have to wait around to finish or DNF because you had to abort a lap you started a few minutes before the end.

[Westy]

I don't understand why so many teams got a DNF. One team had 14 laps and DNF'd. What's the deal?

http://www.epicrides.com/results2005/5%20Person%20Coed%20150-199%20Combined%20Age.html

The conditions were nasty enough that you were lucky to have a bike that still worked after doing a few laps. It was the only time I thought a fully rigid fixed gear bike was a good idea. Everyone seemed to have one problem or another and neither east or west coast team would have been ablt to finish without "demoing" fresh bikes from Cannondale.

[splat]

neither east or west coast team would have been ablt to finish without "demoing" fresh bikes from Cannondale.

How did they have fresh bikes left ?

[Westy]

How did they have fresh bikes left ?

I don't know, the guys in the Cannondale truck must have been busting ass to get bikes turned around.

[MMcG]

so what were the Cannondale Demo bikes? Any new prototypes? ;)

[Westy]

so what were the Cannondale Demo bikes? Any new prototypes? ;)


Scalpels and Prophets. Douglas and T-Dog rode Scalpels and West Coast Kevin rode both a Scalpel and a Prophet.

[MMcG]

What were some of the equipment difficulties people experienced? I read on mtbr.com where there was a hail storm - is this accurate??? Anyone get caught out in that storm?

[Westy]

What were some of the equipment difficulties people experienced? I read on mtbr.com where there was a hail storm - is this accurate??? Anyone get caught out in that storm?

Echo and Ghostrider got caught out in one hell of a storm about 1:00AM. Dry washes became raging torents and the climbs became waterfalls. Everyone was worried about them but they seemed to enjoy it.

The bike problems as I remember it consisted of Kevin having a tire fall off of his rim while going to the staging tent. Douglas lost his rear brakes on his first lap, GeeSpot needed a shifter cable replaced after her first lap, T-dog lost his rear brake after his third lap. My derailleur pullies seized up after my second and my shifter cable seized up on my third. On my last lap the only way I could shift was by twisting on the shifter with my left hand and yanking on the cable with my right, I ended up just riding it as a single speed most of the time.

[Instigator]

Hey all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Awesome job to all the RM teams, especially with the bad weather.

Oh, and for the record....................the beer was really good while I waited for 12 o'clock :D

[Heidi]

What were some of the equipment difficulties people experienced? I read on mtbr.com where there was a hail storm - is this accurate??? Anyone get caught out in that storm?

Were there any wardrobe malfunctions? :devil:

[McGRP01]

Were there any wardrobe malfunctions? :devil:

Damn! 16,009 posts!??!? :eek:

[ghostrider]

Better late than never, this is a repost from another thread:

Just a quick recap until somebody with more time can fill in the details. The East Coast beat the West Coast and took 5th overall, with the West Coast in 6th. Congrats to them - it was an epic race in insane conditions. Everybody put out and we were within three minutes (with the West Coast leading) at midnight before some bad luck and brain farts cost the West some time. The East Coast traveled a long way and it was awesome to see them get recognized on the podium and they took home plaques and some gear, as well as the Ridemonkey Cup. It was an adventure all the way. There were some real dogfights out there, with Echo and I going head-to-head for half a lap early on.

The lap times are as follows - the posted results has the West Coast team all mixed up:
Rider Lap Time
Westy 1 1:01:08
T-Dog 1 1:02:17
Westy 4 1:07:51
Mike Weber 1 1:09:27
Echo 1 1:10:09
Westy 2 1:10:53
ghostrider 1 1:11:55
Douglas 1 1:12:29
chicken hawk 1 1:13:06
Sq-Earl 1 1:13:19
Mike Weber 4 1:13:53
Sq-Earl 4 1:14:09
Douglas 4 1:16:03
T-Dog 2 1:17:20
Westy 3 1:20:58
Gee Spot 1 1:21:22
ghostrider 3 1:22:48
mcgowanc 1 1:24:52
T-Dog 3 1:25:16
T-Dog 4 1:25:47
ghostrider 2 1:28:21
Mike Weber 2 1:28:24
Sq-Earl 3 1:30:25
mcgowanc 3 1:31:00
Sq-Earl 2 1:31:32
Echo 3 1:31:35
chicken hawk 2 1:31:56
Mike Weber 3 1:32:46
Douglas 2 1:33:23
Douglas 3 1:35:37
Echo 2 1:37:08
Gee Spot 3 1:38:38
chicken hawk 3 1:49:57
Gee Spot 2 1:50:12
mcgowanc 2 2:02:46

[splat]

If east coast finished 5th , why were they up on the podium ?

[James]

Wow, looks like a blast guys!
Anyone ever done the 24 Hours of Canaan? Been a dream of mine since I first got into riding waaay back in the days, since it's first inception basically...

JJames

[blue]

Canaan is no more, correct?

Any WC guys going out to Dalton for a rematch?

[Westy]

If east coast finished 5th , why were they up on the podium ?

For all the large categories podium went 5 places.

[Westy]

More Pictures

[Instigator]

Wow, looks like a blast guys!
Anyone ever done the 24 Hours of Canaan? Been a dream of mine since I first got into riding waaay back in the days, since it's first inception basically...

JJames

Yep, I raced Canaan in 97,98 and 99. The course was completely insane. The downhill from the top of the mountain was pretty much straight down the mountain to the finish and it was rock gardens, mud and STEEP!

Those were the days :heart: :heart: :heart:

[splat]

Wow, looks like a blast guys!
Anyone ever done the 24 Hours of Canaan? Been a dream of mine since I first got into riding waaay back in the days, since it's first inception basically...



I remeber when they first had that race back in the day , I wanted to do it so Badly !

[I Are Baboon]

So when is the rest of the gang going to be back in Monkeyland?

[narlus]

Wow, looks like a blast guys!
Anyone ever done the 24 Hours of Canaan? Been a dream of mine since I first got into riding waaay back in the days, since it's first inception basically...

JJames

i did the '95 race, when torrential downpouts caused the whole course turned into unrideable peanut butter. the psychic scars run deep.

[McGRP01]

i did the '95 race, when torrential downpouts caused the whole course turned into unrideable peanut butter. the psychic scars run deep.

My next-door neighbor did the '95 race as well. One of his favorite "war stories" to tell.

[ghostrider]

The east coasters are travelling today. Hopefully they'll spice up the thread with more pics and stories. Meanwhile, contemplate this:

Fastest overall lap:
Robert Martinez 00:40:44.7500000

Damn, that's fast.

[Westy]

The east coasters are travelling today. Hopefully they'll spice up the thread with more pics and stories. Meanwhile, contemplate this:

Fastest overall lap:
Robert Martinez 00:40:44.7500000

Damn, that's fast.


That is about a 22 miles an hour average, I don't think I could have done that on a road bike on a smooth surface with a tailwind and a paceline dragging me along.

[ghostrider]

That is about a 22 miles an hour average, I don't think I could have done that on a road bike on a smooth surface with a tailwind and a paceline dragging me along.

Dude must have cut the course. If not, I'm selling my bike and buying a big screen TV.

[narlus]

The east coasters are travelling today. Hopefully they'll spice up the thread with more pics and stories. Meanwhile, contemplate this:

Fastest overall lap:
Robert Martinez 00:40:44.7500000

Damn, that's fast.

sure his first name isn't Miguel? :think:

[mcgowanc]

Here are a few more pictures ... didnt bring the camera out as much as I would have liked ..

http://chelseamcgowan.com/v-web/gallery/24AtOldPueblo

[MMcG]

Here are a few more pictures ... didnt bring the camera out as much as I would have liked ..

http://chelseamcgowan.com/v-web/gallery/24AtOldPueblo

That's one muddy bike in those photos!

[ghostrider]

Here are a few more pictures ... didnt bring the camera out as much as I would have liked ..

http://chelseamcgowan.com/v-web/gallery/24AtOldPueblo

Killer website, Chelsea. Wish we coulda captured a team photo before you hit the road. Good to hear you made it home. T-Dog will be forwarding a contract for you to sign that forbids you from racing with any other team but ours next year.

[TreeSaw]

I don't understand the rule. If your lap comes in under 12:00, just send out another rider. Unless there is a time restriction on when you can send out your last rider, like 11:00 maybe???
We had to send a rider out before 12pm or DNF and the last rider had to finish by 1:30pm. I was going to do 2 in a row but hunger took over so I went back to camp, ate a tastey b-fast burrito then did another lap. And yes, there was beer flowing about 1/4 mile from the finish (flowing into my face, all over me and happily some made it into my mouth).

[TreeSaw]

Way to go everyone - especially Treesaw for pulling through for her team mates!
Thanks :D I was SO psyched for this race and after doing the sunrise lap (one without rain and actual sunshine) I couldn't resist doing one more...just needed some food and hit the course for one more amazing experience! I have DEFINATELY been bit by the racing bug....training for Dalton begins Friday!

[mcgowanc]

Killer website, Chelsea. Wish we coulda captured a team photo before you hit the road. Good to hear you made it home. T-Dog will be forwarding a contract for you to sign that forbids you from racing with any other team but ours next year.

haha ... I wouldn’t think about racing with a different team. I'll try to train a little before the race next year - see if I can pull out a better night lap :)

Yeah, I wish I had taken more pictures. I always seem to forget to bring out the camera.

Hopefully the trip back to the west coast was a little less eventful that the trip out to AZ.

[TreeSaw]

I spoke with the East Coasters this morning and apparantly the beatdown of the West Coast was in the 30-40minute range.... :sneaky: I was also informed that the East Coasters were all in bed by 9pm, apparantly the West Coasters win the "Party like Rockstars" award.
hehe...I realized that, after my 3rd lap I didn't drink anything but beer on Sunday....can't believe I actually could move on Monday morning! :D

[TreeSaw]

Congrates to all, and many thanks for the representin of the flaming "T"
We were MORE than happy to represent. Wait til you see all the flames on our fun ride at Fantasy Island :sneaky:

[TreeSaw]

haha ... I wouldn’t think about racing with a different team. I'll try to train a little before the race next year - see if I can pull out a better night lap :)

Yeah, I wish I had taken more pictures. I always seem to forget to bring out the camera.

Hopefully the trip back to the west coast was a little less eventful that the trip out to AZ.
You totally did awesome and it was a pleasure riding with you. Can't wait til next year. One of these days, we're going to have to get you west coast monkey spankers on our home turf for a little ride :thumb:

[mcgowanc]

You totally did awesome and it was a pleasure riding with you. Can't wait til next year. One of these days, we're going to have to get you west coast monkey spankers on our home turf for a little ride :thumb:

aww you are too kind!! You kicked some serious arse!! Yes .. maybe we will have to do the next 24 hour on your turf.

[TreeSaw]

aww you are too kind!! You kicked some serious arse!! Yes .. maybe we will have to do the next 24 hour on your turf.
Thanks....(blushing) I am really not a good/fast rider, but to ride in AZ with all of you was totally AMAZING!!! I am ready to do it all over again (I think) ;)

Sidenote: I'm downloading the camera now.....time to post some more pics!

[ghostrider]

Now that I've got some time, I've decided to type up the play-by-play. Sit down and brace yourselves, it is going to be a nail biter.

First off, the day before the race, chicken hawk, one of the West Coast boys, takes it upon himself to perform his yearly bike maintenance. He checks his front tire (which he's used since I've known him) and decides it is looking pretty shot. I give him a tire off my spare bike, which fits his clapped out rim like a magnum condom on his own wang, which is pretty darn loose. Anyway, this becomes important later.

Lap 1: T-Dog vs. Westy
They finish the run side by side and take off mid pack. It is raining and quite messy right from the start. According to reports, they blaze through the field, and make it into the top 20 by the finish, with Westy never quite able drop T-Dog. During the exchange, the East team (in an obvious attempt to gain some sort of advantage) doesn't follow the rules and doesn't get the lap properly recorded. In an honorable show of sportsmanship, the West doesn't have them immediately disqualified, and the race goes on under a heavy cloud of suspicion over the East.
Standings after lap 1: East leads by 1 min, 9 sec.

Lap 2: Weber vs. Douglas
Still raining, our ringer blows past Douglas so fast that poor Doug ends up face down in the dirt with no rear brakes. Sabotage is suspected but never proven.
Standings after lap 2: West leads by 1 min, 53 sec.

Lap 3: chicken hawk vs. Sq-Earl
Rain. Chicken hawk borrows a Scalpel for this lap. No reports of anything exciting.
Standings after lap 3: West leads by 2 min, 7 sec.

Lap 4: ghostrider vs. Echo (bro vs. bro)
More rain. Echo catches me sleeping about half way around. Echo delivers some cold smacktalk as he blows by. I step it up and shadow Echo for the next five miles, trying to keep a low profile. We are passing people left and right. When we hit the climb, I drop the hammer, hoping to gain some respect back. I re-pass Echo and come up behind Treesaw soon after. I give her the traditional smack on the ass as I go by, and in a heart-stopping moment, I throw myself off balance and have to jump off, hurdle a cactus and get going with Echo hot on my tail.
Standings after lap 4: West leads by 20 seconds

[largerthan9]

What were some of the equipment difficulties people experienced? I read on mtbr.com where there was a hail storm - is this accurate??? Anyone get caught out in that storm?

I was out in the hail storm! all I could think was left right left right left right....
almost 30 hrs no sleep works you over good...

[douglas]

WOOT! :D

What a f'ing good time with a bunch of cool & fast riding monkeys!!!



oh, and by the way the East Coast team won all 3 monkey trophys (team, fastest lap, fastest female lap) :D

[ghostrider]

Lap 5: mcgowanc vs. Gee Spot
Rain still falls, darkness approaching. Apparently the lead changes hands a few times, with Gee Spot finally getting the upper hand.
Standings after lap 5: East leads by 3 min, 10 sec.

Lap 6: T-Dog vs. Westy; round two.
The rain stops for Westy. In a show of West Coast cunning, T-Dog purchases a new Niterider helmet light for the race, yet decides to leave it back at the base and rely on his bar light, which has never failed to let him down on a ride. The light fails on schedule, at the halfway mark. T-Dog keeps up his pace, risking life and limb. Sabotage is not suspected in this instance. Westy returns complaining his pinky hurts, which slowed him down a little.
Standings after lap 6: East leads by 9 min, 37 sec.

Lap 7: Weber vs. Douglas; round two.
Douglas borrows a Scalpel for this lap. No reports of anything major, except more rain. Our ringer gains back 5 minutes.
Standings after lap 7: East leads by 4 min, 38 sec.

Lap 8: chicken hawk vs. Sq-Earl; round two.
Now it is really raining. Chicken hawk borrows a Prophet. No reports of any excitement.
Standings after lap 8: East leads by 5 min, 2 sec.

Lap 9: ghostrider vs. Echo; round two.
The weather gets even worse. It is now pouring rain. Then it rains harder. The washes are flooded and raging. The climbs are like waterfalls, the singletrack like a log flume, the fire roads are moose poop. I was truly amazed what a mountain bike can get through on this lap. Then, at the base of the climb, I pass Echo and lay down some cold retaliation smacktalk. Ah, sweet revenge. I return to the tent with a three minute lead, totally pumped up from racing, but Chelsea is nowhere to be found. Apparently there was some debate about whether to continue in those conditions, with the women finally deciding to push on. Unfortunately, Chelsea had to work out some issues with Niterider, and Gee Spot was able to get started and gain ten minutes before Chelsea could get underway. This is where it started to go wrong for the West.
Standings after lap 9: West leads by 3 min, 46 sec.

[ghostrider]

Lap 10: mcgowanc vs. Gee Spot; round two:
Rain is still coming down. Chelsea works hard to make up ground on the hard charging Gee Spot. She crashes good on the final DH but lives to ride another day.
Standings after lap 10: East leads by 8 min, 47 sec.

Lap 11: T-Dog vs. Westy; round three.
Rain stops for Westy. No reports of any real excitement. Westy’s hair gets slightly out of position, requires attention after the lap.
Standings after lap 11: East leads by 13 min, 5 sec.

Lap 12: Weber vs. Douglas; round three.
More rain. I think there was sleet on this lap. Race goes on. Our ringer earns back a few minutes.
Standings after lap 12: East leads by 10 min, 15 sec.

Lap 13: chicken hawk vs. Sq-Earl; round three.
Here is where it all went wrong for the west. Chicken hawk experiences a blowout at the exchange tent. The tire blows off the rim and everybody in the tent takes cover. Green Slime covers the compound. Chicken hawk has to run a half mile back to the camp, find his old tire and get back down and change it. The whole ordeal wastes about 20 minutes. Damn that tire.
Standings after lap 13: East leads by 29 min, 46 sec.

Lap 14: ghostrider vs. Echo; round three.
The rain has stopped and the sun is rising. Trail is still a mess in most places, drying out in others. I’m working hard to make up the difference. Echo is up there somewhere, but never caught. I’m able to gain back 9 minutes, but darn near kill myself in the process.
Standings after lap 14: East leads by 20 min, 49 sec.

Lap 15: mcgowanc vs. Gee Spot; round three.
Sun is shining. Chelsea looks like she got hit by a truck. I tell her she must catch Gee Spot or die trying. She works hard at both, and gains back 7 minutes. Unfortunately, T-Dog is not in the tent, he’s shopping for a Cannondale demo instead. Probably costs 10 minutes of searching. I’m working on a bonehead trophy for next year.
Standings after lap 15: East leads by 13 min, 12 sec.

[Echo]

Damn, that was one of the best vacations ever. I gotta get some sleep, but I'll be sure and do a writeup while slacking on Xerox's dime tomorrow :D

[ghostrider]

Lap 16: T-Dog vs. Westy; round four.
It is all over now. Westy kicks butt and wins the fastest lap, cruelly taking it from our ringer in pristine conditions. Returns without a speck of dirt. Complains of wrist pain due to sluggish grip shifter. Still hasn’t noticed the chewing gum we stuffed in there.
Standings after lap 16: East leads by 31 min, 8 sec.

Lap 17: Weber vs. Douglas; round four.
West coast’s last lap due to the late return of T-Dog on his fancy demo. Douglas cranks out a fast lap, as does our ringer. Trail conditions and weather are perfect now.
Standings after lap 17: East leads by 28 min, 58 sec.

Lap 18: Sq-Earl all by himself.
Lucky boy gets the best conditions of the race.

East Coast takes the win! Much beer is swilled. Congrats to them, they rode hard, didn’t make mistakes, and came a long way to crush our West Coast pride. Can’t wait till next year – I want the Ridemonkey Cup back. Let the smacktalk begin!

[douglas]

awesome writeup mr. ghostrider!!!

I would like to add:

Lap7.
Douglas overly excited on a working (demo) bike goes out hard, too hard. also with all of the commotion getting said bike forgets to eat & drink enough between laps. At mile 5 he bonks, and bonks hard. By mile 8 he wants to walk - somehow he keeps pedaling for another 8 miles and finishes lap. Douglas stumbles to Cannondale tent, sees fuzzy object next to him, realizes it's Treesaw......and without her help to get keep back to camp he would still be laying in a puddle behind the Cannondale truck.

[I Are Baboon]

HOORAY!! The monkeys are back!!

Awesome job out there, guys. :)

[douglas]

What were some of the equipment difficulties people experienced? I read on mtbr.com where there was a hail storm - is this accurate??? Anyone get caught out in that storm?

I also was caught in a hail storm!





before I do another 24 I am buying HID lights!!!

edit: and will have spare brake pads!!

[McGRP01]

Welcome home kids...we've missed you! :D

[splat]

Your BAck!!! Wooo Hooooo!!

great Job Every one !!! I am so Jealous I wish I was there!!

[wooglin]

Great write up ghostrider. You actually make riding around in circles, and in crappy conditions, for 24 hours seem fun. Almost.

[The Toninator]

DAMN YOU ghostrider, my heart is pounding thinking about all the head-to-head racing i've done with my buddies and how much fun suffering can be :)
that's a great write up.
i'm ready for another 24! I might actually race on a team again some time this year.

[DHS]

awsome write up Ghostrider!

[douglas]

here's a little chart I made.........us east coasters pretty much decided Treesaw gets the 'most improved' rider award!!



linky (http://www.downhill.o-f.com/Book1.htm)

[McGRP01]

here's a little chart I made.........us east coasters pretty much decided Treesaw gets the 'most improved' rider award!!



linky (http://www.downhill.o-f.com/Book1.htm)

Doug...how long was a lap? Also, are those lap times in your chart? Sure Treesaw's are correct? 4 & 8 hour laps?

[douglas]

Doug...how long was a lap?


my cyclometer said 16 miles

[douglas]

Doug...how long was a lap? Also, are those lap times in your chart? Sure Treesaw's are correct? 4 & 8 hour laps?



lap times start when the last rider comes in, and being no one from here team was on the course, her official lap times had several hours extra added on to them

[McGRP01]

lap times start when the last rider comes in, and being no one from here team was on the course, her official lap times had several hours extra added on to them

Gotcha! thanks.

[splat]

Why didn't anyone but Treesaw go out for a 2nd lap on Blood , sweat and Beers ?

[Westy]

Why didn't anyone but Treesaw go out for a 2nd lap on Blood , sweat and Beers ?

James did a second lap, got stuck in the crazy downpour at about 1:00 AM. It looks like the lap is not on Dougs chart.

[douglas]

James did a second lap, got stuck in the crazy downpour at about 1:00 AM. It looks like the lap is not on Dougs chart.


I am almost certain that was his 1st & only lap

[Gee Spot]

Just so everyone knows i managed to toast my camera but I was able to get all the pics... I will post them later when Mtbkngrl gets home and shows me what the hell to do... :cool:

I had an amazing time but the best part was meeting several awesome people.. :thumb:

first the hospitatility of the west costers.. WOW... you made our stay very comfortable and filled with many laughs... Thanks to Ghostrider and his wife for putting me up, you two rock... T-Dog and girl Terri... thank you very much for all the wonderful food and rock'in fun... Love to all the dogs ... :love: Thanks to Kevin and James for bring out the trailers... Heat was a key thing at 3 a.m. Calvin.. all I can say is you are one funny MF'er.... and a kick a$$ cook! Mike W. it was a pleasure to meet you and thanks for hooking me up with the leatherman... a key tool when you like to get a little closer to a cacti then is comfortable. Kevin ...what a work horse... I don't think this man isnt happy unless he is doing some sort of manual labor... ur awesome! There is so much to thank u all for so I'll toss in a big THANK YOU TO ALL! :thumb:

Riding with the east cost team was a blast... Westy and Douglas it was a pleasure meeting you guys and I look forward to riding with you both again... I got a kick a$$ pic of Westy after the race with a nice big drunk'in smile and one of Doug becoming a little to friendly with a cacti...:) As for the suprise of standing on the podium with Sue Haywood.. well what can one say.. :love: and she took the time out to come over and give her congrates to all of us... a show of tru love for mountain biking..

About the race.. well I won't get into detail but between the mechanical's and the weather... it was one tough a$$ fight... very taxing on the body both physically and mentally.. I have learned a lot and will be better prepared next time round...

Chelsea, it was great to meet and hang with you.. you made me laugh even thu the typhoon! :thumb: and thu all ur light troubles you brought my broken a$$ bike back up to camp...I can't thank you enough.. It was awesome riding with you and lots of fun... maybe we can do it some time outside of race mode.. :D

Treesaw... Girl you rock! the improvement and drive you showed was amazing! Keep working girl and you will be right up in the front of the pack with everyone eating ur dust! :thumb:

And a perfect ending to a perfect trip... had a great ride on tues in tucson with Earl, Treesaw, Doug, and John... :D

In spite of the fact of all the snow and cold and prob not being able to ride my MTBike outside for another 2-3 months or so... it was most excellent coming home to Mtbkngrl and Bellie :love: ....and for anyone who doesnt know she is doing much better.. blood count is up to 30%...YAAAAA!

Oh, I almost forgot... to Victor... the best bike shop owner and a great friend :love: ...Thanks for everything... u made it all possible.... May the T-Blazer flame burn on!

[Westy]

I am almost certain that was his 1st & only lap


Sorry, I meant Peter. :think:

[TreeSaw]

here's a little chart I made.........us east coasters pretty much decided Treesaw gets the 'most improved' rider award!!



linky (http://www.downhill.o-f.com/Book1.htm)
Sweet little chart you got there. I timed my laps with my watch and for my 2nd lap I went out at 6:12am and returned at 8:08am (1hr 56min) and my 3rd lap I went out at 11:16am and returned at 1:01pm (1hr 46min). So, I think my average was about 1hr 48min or something like that.

I wish I had gone out at 1:30am when I woke up and realized that someone should be out riding and then it started to rain/hail or whatever and I said...I'll just do the sunrise lap :D

[The Toninator]

the sun rise lap is the 'Glory Lap' it's an amazing feeling going from full dark to full light with the sun rise. That person should have to do back to back laps :)
doing a 24 hour solo i deam about that lap as soon as the sun goes down.

[Westy]

I just think it kicks ass how well Squirrel, Echo, GeeSpot, Douglas, TreeSaw and Chelsea performed. Pretty much not being able to ride outside for the past few months then showing up in the desert digging deep and kicking ass against a bunch of people who are in the middle of their prime riding season. :thumb: :thumb:

You guys rock.

[TreeSaw]

the sun rise lap is the 'Glory Lap' it's an amazing feeling going from full dark to full light with the sun rise. That person should have to do back to back laps :)
doing a 24 hour solo i deam about that lap as soon as the sun goes down.
I almost did, but then my stomach started yelling at me and I headed back up to monkey camp for some food before heading out again. Problem is, I was so excited having done the sunrise lap and seeing a coyote that I forgot to refill the camelbak and left my heavy-arse niterider HID battery (the waterbottle kind) in my pack :p

[ghostrider]

I just think it kicks ass how well Squirrel, Echo, GeeSpot, Douglas, TreeSaw and Chelsea performed. Pretty much not being able to ride outside for the past few months then showing up in the desert digging deep and kicking ass against a bunch of people who are in the middle of their prime riding season. :thumb: :thumb:

You guys rock.

Don't forget Kalvin, Mrs. T-Dog and jventura, facing down their fears and riding their first race in difficult conditions. Just completing a lap out there was no simple feat.

[TreeSaw]

Don't forget Kalvin, Mrs. T-Dog and jventura, facing down their fears and riding their first race in difficult conditions. Just completing a lap out there was no simple feat.
True dat! It was an awesome display of riding for all around :thumb:

[ghostrider]

Don't forget Kalvin, Mrs. T-Dog and jventura, facing down their fears and riding their first race in difficult conditions. Just completing a lap out there was no simple feat.

Oh, and Mike Weber, still kicking butt at 49...

[Westy]

Oh, and Mike Weber, still kicking butt at 49...

Crap, I wish I could be half as fast as him at 49.

[douglas]

Sweet little chart you got there. I timed my laps with my watch and for my 2nd lap I went out at 6:12am and returned at 8:08am (1hr 56min) and my 3rd lap I went out at 11:16am and returned at 1:01pm (1hr 46min). So, I think my average was about 1hr 48min or something like that.

I wish I had gone out at 1:30am when I woke up and realized that someone should be out riding and then it started to rain/hail or whatever and I said...I'll just do the sunrise lap :D



updated

Linky (http://www.downhill.o-f.com/Book1.htm)




.

[Echo]

Crap, I wish I could be half as fast as him at 49.
Well at 38 I'm a half-fast rider :D

[TreeSaw]

The Old Pueblo--a recap

Our flight arrived in Tucson around 7:30pm on Thursday where we were met by Echo & Mike (the west coast ringer) to begin our trek out into the desert. We were hungry and soon discovered that the pizza joints seem to close at 9pm :confused: but we did manage to find a chicken place that also closed at 9pm but was willing to hook us up with a great deal of grub that fed us (and the rest of the team the next day) for $8. :D Off we went to set up monkey camp in the desert. The camp/race site is about 15 miles into the desert and the dirt road that later became a path was quite treacherous. Two of the campers suffered severe damage trying to navigate the car eating bumps and washes, but we made it through the mud to our little compound.

A shot of our camp on Friday:
http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/5296A.jpg

Friday we had pancakes for breakfast and set out for a pre-ride while the sun was shining.

Here's our group getting ready to begin the pre-ride.
http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/5296B.jpg

A few pre-ride shots:
First up - Chicken Hawk, Ghostrider & Douglas navigating some cacti-infested singletrack.
http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/5296C.jpg

TreeSaw looking for a clean line. http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/5296E.jpg

Group coming through the singletrack
http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/5296D.jpg

GeeSpot & Echo making their way through the cactus obstacles
http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/5296G.jpg

Chelsea rippin' a fun section before the climb.
http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/5296F.jpg

Then it was back to the monkey compound just before the first of many storms hit for some dinner, beers and pre-race smack talkin'.

[I Are Baboon]

Beautiful pics, TreeSaw. My god, the CACTI!!! :eek:

[McGRP01]

Thanks for the pics T! Can't believe you found some without any mud!! :)

[Echo]

I think all the cameras got stashed when the monsoon hit :p

[MMcG]

I read about "the Bitches" over on mtbr.com - can any of you guys or gals describe this section of trail?

[douglas]

I read about "the Bitches" over on mtbr.com - can any of you guys or gals describe this section of trail?


hmm....straight fireroad, that goes up sorta steep, then down not as steep with at least one nice size bump/jump on the dh part, repeat like 5 times for a total of maybe 2.5 or so miles

[Echo]

Yeah doug pretty much got it. Good way to get your heart rate going. Towards the end there are a couple of water bars on the uphills that you need to be ready for, either you need to be comfortable with fast air, or you need to slow down...

[TreeSaw]

Day 2 in Old Pueblo - Race day!!!

After an evening of beers, good food (thanks to the west coast's awesome hospitality) and race preparations, we were ready to ride.

Peter, Westy & T-dog lined up for the run and we all cheered them onto the course for their first lap. Up 2nd for Team Blood, Sweat & Beers was Corona Calvin, who in true drunken style pounded 5 beers prior to his lap and still managed to turn a respectable time. Oh yeah, Douglas & Weber also headed out for their laps, but without the beers to aide them in their travels.

Up 3rd was me and I managed to get 2/3 of the way through the course before being passed by the dueling brothers. Ghostrider almost got smacked down by a friendly cactus when he took the customary smack-TreeSaw's-ass line :D
Here's Ghostrider coming through the rockdrop section:
http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/5296Ghostrider_on_lap_1.JPG

Here are a couple of shots of me hitting the home-stretch.
http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/5296TreeSaw_on_lap_1.JPG
http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/5296TreeSaw_on_lap_1_1_.JPG

Mrs. T-dog was up 4th for the Beer team. The rain was coming down harder now, the course conditions declining along with daylight and Teri finished her lap without a light :eek: Our 5th rider, James, went out in one of the many downpours for his first lap in darkness and returned a 24-hour race survivor! Peter headed out for his 2nd lap in darkness, torrential downpours and hail. When he returned Calvin met him and they called off the rides until the weather began to improve while the other 2 teams of lunatics continued on their quest to defeat one another.

Here's Sq-Earl heading out of the transition tent for his 2nd lap. http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/5296Sq-earl_going_out_for_his_2nd_lap.JPG

I was the lucky rider who got the sunrise lap and it was an utterly amazing experience! In addition to beginning my lap in darkness and having the pleasure of winding my way through the cactus single track while the sun was rising, I got to see a bunny, lots of trail carnage (thanks to Sq-Earl who won the award for creating the most roadkill during the race...2 mice and a rat) and a coyote before being passed (more gracefully this time) by Ghostrider and making it back to the finish line. Totally on a high from seeing the sunrise and experiencing the improving conditions, I was ready to head out for another lap after a short break for food, coffee, water and a shot of whiskey.

Here we are having a meeting of the minds to discuss the improving trail conditions after the sunrise lap:
http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/5296TreeSaw_Ghostrider_Westy_Calvin_Terry_after_su nrise_lap.JPG

Here's the King Monkey himself coming in for his last lap, which was also secured the fastest lap trophy:
http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/5296s_final_lap_1_.JPG

After a tasty breakfast burrito compliments of Chef Calvin, off I went for the victory lap. Sq-Earl passed me about 50 yards from the top of the climb and as hard as I tried, I simply couldn't catch him on the DH before the finish. I was greeted by the other two teams cheering for me and spraying me down with the customary beers to end an amazing race!

Off we went to the awards ceremony to cheer on the other teams.
http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/5296Podium_shots_2_.JPG

After the awards ceremony Ghostrider, Westy & I decided to take a little hike and get a birds-eye view of the desert.
http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/5296TreeSaw_Westy_Ghostrider_take_a_hike_9_.JPG
http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/5296TreeSaw_Westy_Ghostrider_take_a_hike_8_.JPG

Then it was back down the hill for some beers and delicious dinner.

[TreeSaw]

Day Three – Packing up

Echo & I headed to the airport to rent a couple of vans while the others began packing up the monkey compound. Unfortunately, there weren’t any vans available so we ended up renting what they had….a VERY base model neon and an Expedition and headed back to the desert to see if all of our bikes, gear and selves could possibly fit into suck limited space.
http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/5296Packing_our_gear_1_.JPG

Much to our surprise….everything fit!
http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/52963_guys_2_girls_an_expedition.JPG

Then it was Mexican for lunch, visit a couple of bike shops and check into our hotel and shower!!!!

[McGRP01]

http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/52963_guys_2_girls_an_expedition.JPG

Great pic!!

[MMcG]

Great Recap Treesaw - quick question - how did this course compare to Dalton in terms of technical sections/toughness (weather excluded in this comparison)?

[TreeSaw]

Day Four – Oranges for Breakfast

The courtyard of our hotel was stocked with orange trees so we decided to have some breakfast. GeeSpot & Doug were on it.

Here’s Doug, utilizing those famous volleyball skills. Unfortunately, some oranges were harmed when he spiked them into the ground (must be that volleyball instinct), but they were still fresh & juicy:
http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/5296oranges.JPG

Check out this funky tie-dyed fruit ;)
http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/5296oranges1.JPG

After the hunt for brake pads, we were off to Fantasy Island for an amazing 20 mile ride through the desert. The Trailblazers riders were out in full force today!!!

Trail map:
http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/5296Fantasy_Island_Map_1_.JPG

Early on, Doug decided to tangle with a cactus. I am sure you can tell who won that battle.
http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/5296s_being_attacked.JPG


Coming out of the bowl:

GeeSpot: http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/5296Lisa.JPG

Doug: http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/5296Doug.JPG

Echo throwin’ down some skillz
http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/5296Fantasy_Island_-_Echo_jumpin.JPG

Sq-Earl whippin’
http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/5296.JPG


Awesome Singletrack:

TreeSaw: http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/5296TreeSaw_ride_shot.jpg

Gee Spot: http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/5296GeeSpot_ride_shot.jpg

Echo & Doug: http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/5296Echo_Doug.jpg


Photo Op
http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/5296Fantasy_Island_-_Group_photo_op.JPG

Over-Under (Echo over, TreeSaw under):
http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/5296Fantasy_Island_Over-under.JPG

An awesome ride for sure:
http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/5296Fantasy_Ride_post_ride_celebration.JPG

[TreeSaw]

Great Recap Treesaw - quick question - how did this course compare to Dalton in terms of technical sections/toughness (weather excluded in this comparison)?
It wasn't technical compared to Dalton. It was very fast and flowly with tight corners. You really had to ride on the edge of what your tires could handle for traction in some of the singletrack corners while dodging cacti. The climb was singletrack and over before you really realized that you were climbing in most instances. The DH at the end had a couple of rocks, but as a whole the course was hardpacked.

[stosh]

Great pics!!!

[ghostrider]

Ultra cool pics, Treesaw. I wonder why our butts appear to be pointed at the camera when we are standing on top of that mountain?

[TreeSaw]

Ultra cool pics, Treesaw. I wonder why our butts appear to be pointed at the camera when we are standing on top of that mountain?
:evil:

[MMcG]

Great Photos Treesaw!!! Who took some of them?

[douglas]

pics:

~Tdog, ECHO, GeeSpot & me on a ride in Ojai, CA

~Tdog's & Teri's place (thanks so much for your hospitality!)

~Some sights from our RV trip to Old Publo

~base camp / Friday night hanging at camp

~preride

~the race is on!

~I think the only pic I took during the race was Chelsie coming back to the pop up all muddy

~after race celebrations

~time to head to Tucsan

Linky (http://www.downhill.o-f.com/images/OP/index.htm)

[douglas]

I read about "the Bitches" over on mtbr.com - can any of you guys or gals describe this section of trail?


http://www.downhill.o-f.com/images/OP/pages/DSC01948.htm

[Westy]

Echo about to knife someone for mouthing off, and a picture from above the campsite.

[Echo]

Echo about to knife someone for mouthing off, and a picture from above the campsite.
Man I look WASTED in that picture :D

[McGRP01]

Some more great pics from MTBR....

http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=81440

[splat]

Man I look WASTED in that picture :D


Were you ?

[Echo]

Were you ?
Yes, physically and mentally from racing, compounded by beer :D

[Echo]

Better late than never, here's my recount of my vacation's highlights :)

Highlight #1: The hospitality of the West Coast Monkeys. ghostrider, T-Dog (and Ms. T-Dog), Kalvin, "the ringer" Mike W, James, and chickenhawk made us feel welcome, gave us comfortable places to sleep, tasty food to eat, quality beer to drink, and awesome trails to ride while we were in CA. Then they stepped up and provided us with luxury camper trailers and vehicles to get to Tuscon. Unbelievable. I can only hope I get a chance to return the favor someday.

Highlight #2: Spending two laps dicing with my good friend and brother ghostrider. I've had a lot of fun on mountain bikes, but those couple of hours are at the top of the list, no doubt.

Highlight #3: The dedication of my teammates. Faced with the almost impossible task of preparing in winter for a 24 hour race against some seriously fast riders, we all stepped up big time and brought our "A" games. Take away a couple mechanical problems and logistics problems for the West Coast team, and we could have easily had Squirrel and chickenhawk throwing elbows for a photo finish. I have a feeling we will need to step it up a couple notches to beat these guys again next year.

Highlight #4. The improvement of TreeSaw! Damn girl, you spent some time on the trainer and it showed! And let's not forget that Chelsea kicked plenty of ass too.

Icing on the cake: Heading down to the award ceremony with Gee Spot mostly out of boredom, only to hear Todd announce that trophies were going 5 places deep! And standing on a podium with Olympian Sue Haywood, who went down the line and congratulated each one of us. Class.

[Westy]

Better late than never, here's my recount of my vacation's highlights :)

Highlight #1: The hospitality of the West Coast Monkeys.


:stupid:^2

I showed up with little more than a bike and some clothes and survived a 24 hour race with bad conditions quite comfortably, not to mention well fed and provided with a good supply of beer.

[TreeSaw]

:stupid:^2

I showed up with little more than a bike and some clothes and survived a 24 hour race with bad conditions quite comfortably, not to mention well fed and provided with a good supply of beer.
:thumb: DEFINATELY :thumb: We really can't thank the west coast monkeys enough and are VERY eager to return the favor!

[ghostrider]

Where's the pics from Echo and Gee Spot? Did I miss them?

[jdcamb]

Highlight #2: Spending two laps dicing with my good friend and brother ghostrider. I've had a lot of fun on mountain bikes, but those couple of hours are at the top of the list, no doubt.


Some of the best memories I have biking are biking with my Brother. Cool stuff guys. Congrats too!....jdcamb

[TreeSaw]

Great Photos Treesaw!!! Who took some of them?
I took the ones that I am not in, Sq-earl took the ones I am in and we have a timer for the group photos.

[Echo]

Where's the pics from Echo and Gee Spot? Did I miss them?
She broke her camera when we were riding at Fantasy Island. I think she was able to get the pics off the memory card but she was waiting for Mtbkngrl to show her how to post them.

[T-Dog]

I'd like to chime in and give a big thumbs up to everybody who came out and raced....conditions were less than perfect but everyone stepped up and performed! To the east coasters who came out early, you guys are welcome out here anytime- it was a blast riding and hanging out with you all. Earl and Treesaw...next year you gotta come out too! And to Doug, thanks for your patience on the trip out....we won't forget that RV anytime soon. My teammates were awesome, especially Chelsea who drove some insane distance then just flat out hauled ass on her laps- we're gonna hold you to that contract.....and I promise not to go wandering off when you are coming in to the exchange tent!
As for the race itself, it was a great competition, -if it weren't for the mechanicals and exchange tent snafu it would have come down to the wire. I do pretty much hate Westy for kicking my ass so badly but it's good inspiration to train. Just take good care of those trophies, we plan to take them back next year! And the party sunday night was one hell of a lot of fun......

We have a few more pics, I'll get them posted tonight.

Btw, the cannondale demo guy was super cool, and helped us alot...his name is Andy (he's the west coast guy) and will be at sea otter and some other places soon.

[Shyrmp]

Congrats to all the monkies who raced!!! :thumb:

Looks like all of you had fun! :)

[mcgowanc]

I grabbed most of the pictures on the thread and threw them in the 24 hours at Old pueblo album on my site.

(I think I missed some of the pictures from Douglas)

[T-Dog]

a few more pics from the Arizona Adventure:

Westy shows off his jersey zipping technique to a group of admirers, and the dogs partied so much Shadow had a little hair of the dog the next morning (that's my girl!)

[T-Dog]

A shot of the sunday night party, and James getting ready to go out on his fateful lap (dig the raingear; he was heard to remark after he came in: "waterproof my ASS!")

[T-Dog]

Kevin coming in on good weather lap, Treesaw patiently waits for Kalvin to open her beer, which she then proceeded to hose him down with.

[T-Dog]

I guess bud light is good for something after all:

[web]

Hi, it's Mike (Weber) from the West. Someone took a pic of me after a muddy lap. I'd like to get a copy if possible. Can you help me out? :cool:

[Echo]

Hi, it's Mike (Weber) from the West. Someone took a pic of me after a muddy lap. I'd like to get a copy if possible. Can you help me out? :cool:
I'll see if Lisa has one, she doesn't check here much.

Thanks again for the ride to AZ, that was really a bummer about your drive home - glad you're okay.

[TreeSaw]

Race pics are posted and some of you didn't get one :(

Check them out at: Linky (http://www.partypics.com/raceorders/)
for the event enter: 24hour
Password: your team number or helmet color

I found a few others too (looking for Sq-Earl's pic)

Note: you have to login to the site before you can click on these links)

Westy (http://www.partypics.com/ver2/ViewImage.aspx?OrderNo=26073003&Roll=00006&Frame=0017)

Chelsea 1 (http://www.partypics.com/ver2/ViewImage.aspx?OrderNo=26073003&Roll=00036&Frame=0078)

Chelsea 2 (http://www.partypics.com/ver2/ViewImage.aspx?OrderNo=26073003&Roll=00036&Frame=0079)

Chelsea 3 (http://www.partypics.com/ver2/ViewImage.aspx?OrderNo=26073003&Roll=00036&Frame=0080)

Lisa 1 (http://www.partypics.com/ver2/ViewImage.aspx?OrderNo=26073003&Roll=00004&Frame=0001)

Lisa 2 (http://www.partypics.com/ver2/ViewImage.aspx?OrderNo=26073003&Roll=00049&Frame=0024)

Lisa 3 (http://www.partypics.com/ver2/ViewImage.aspx?OrderNo=26073003&Roll=00049&Frame=0025)

Lisa 4 (http://www.partypics.com/ver2/ViewImage.aspx?OrderNo=26073003&Roll=00049&Frame=0026)

[ghostrider]

Hi, it's Mike (Weber) from the West. Someone took a pic of me after a muddy lap. I'd like to get a copy if possible. Can you help me out? :cool:

Mike, I know I have one on my film camera, so when I get around to processing that, in 2008, I'll bring you the shot.

[ghostrider]

None of ghostrider or Echo, 39 of Gee Spot, curse those sexist photographers.

[douglas]

zoom zoom (me):

http://www.ridemonkey.com/mountain-bike-photos/data/500/2510untitled.JPG

[I Are Baboon]

TreeSaw, none of those links are working.

[McGRP01]

TreeSaw, none of those links are working.

Nope. T (or Echo, Douglas, etc.), what was your team number(s) and we can go in that way.

[douglas]

Nope. T (or Echo, Douglas, etc.), what was your team number(s) and we can go in that way.


451 east
453 west
383 drunks

[McGRP01]

Great pics! Thanks Doug!

[TreeSaw]

TreeSaw, none of those links are working.
Dough! I will try to fix them!

[splat]

TreeSaw, none of those links are working.

They worked fine for me !

did you go to the first one and log in usinf 24hour and any number ?
if you don't do that you can't go directly to the picture links

[I Are Baboon]

They worked fine for me !

did you go to the first one and log in usinf 24hour and any number ?
if you don't do that you can't go directly to the picture links

There they are!

Muddy fun!

[TreeSaw]

They worked fine for me !

did you go to the first one and log in usinf 24hour and any number ?
if you don't do that you can't go directly to the picture links
Thanks! I tried them again and they worked for me, but I was already logged into the site. I'll modify my post so everyone else will know.

[Korona Kal]

What a great time I had with all of you at the race drinking , riding , drinking , talking , drinking , eating oh and did I say drinking. What a blast, I enjoyed everyone. Cant wait till next year. Im training hard to get a real good time. Ill get the 1:37 down to a 1:20 and still drink 5 beers before I go out. Lets race :drool: Happy Birthday Gee Spot!!!!!!! (Beer is Good) Kalvin
http://www.songplanet.com/artists/bands/1377/ Check it out and enjoy!

[douglas]

Video / check it:

24 Hours in the Old Pueblo
Tucson, AZ
February 18-20, 2005

http://www.ruhooked.com/tour/flix.html

[TreeSaw]

What a great time I had with all of you at the race drinking , riding , drinking , talking , drinking , eating oh and did I say drinking. What a blast, I enjoyed everyone. Cant wait till next year. Im training hard to get a real good time. Ill get the 1:37 down to a 1:20 and still drink 5 beers before I go out. Lets race :drool: Happy Birthday Gee Spot!!!!!!! (Beer is Good) Kalvin
http://www.songplanet.com/artists/bands/1377/ Check it out and enjoy!
Wecome! It was a pleasure drinkin' and riding and drinkin' with you ;) Can't wait to do it again :thumb:

[Westy]

Bump for some '06 motivation.