What do you think? [Archive]

TreeSaw

02-11-2007, 12:41 PM

Is this schedule do-able? All of these would be solo 24s.

June 16th - Hardcore24, Cutler, NY
July 14th - 24 Hours of Pats Peak, NH
August 25th - 24 hours of Allamuchy, NJ OR August 11th - 24 hours of Great Glen, NH (more expensive :( )
September 15th - Churn n' Burn 24, Ashford CT

I'd love to do a fun team event too, but we'll see...this racing thing is getting expensive ;)

mogulskr

02-12-2007, 11:33 AM

I think it is, but what do I know. I have never raced solo. I do have a goal to do a solo race before I turn 40 though. Good luck with all of them. I'll be at Pat's Peak doing either a 12 hours duo again or 24 hours team.

Heidi

02-12-2007, 11:42 AM

You can always adjust it as you go. 24 hour racing is tough on your body no matter how prepared you are. It certainly is doable, give it a shot!

TreeSaw

02-12-2007, 12:08 PM

Thanks for the replies. I figured I will plan on those 4 (about 1 per month) and see how it goes. I can always adjust, but I thought it best to air on the conservative side for my first race season. My first 2 planned races are tough...lots of climbing, but then I have monkeyfest to relax and have fun before the next round of torture :D

douglas

02-12-2007, 01:12 PM

its all about how much you want it...

I am sure one way or another I'll see you at a few of those races

Westy

02-12-2007, 01:31 PM

splat

02-12-2007, 01:39 PM

That is aggresive Treesaw!

I may Be out for Pats peak this year :( Pedrosfest is the Same weekend. and teh Wife and Kids would rather go to pedros fest then pats peak :(

may haveto get a team together and do Killington

TreeSaw

02-12-2007, 04:15 PM

Doing that many 24's in a year can be really hard mentally. Everyone is different but it is tough to stay motivated, it might become too much like work. I'd recommend replacing one or two of the 24's with a 6 or 12 hour or maybe a duo/tam effort to keep things different and fun.

That's what I was wondering about. I think my body will be fine, but I still want to keep enjoying my bike. There is a 12 hour race in August and 6 HOP too that could be subbed. :think: I was even considering the Burn 24 in May for a fun season opener :D

MtnBikerChk

02-12-2007, 05:38 PM

TreeSaw

02-12-2007, 06:45 PM

NJ Jess

02-13-2007, 10:53 PM

hi, I've been doing 24 hour races for the past 3 years. One a month is doable, if you give yourself enough recovery in between races. AND! You have a really good support person.

We were a 4 women team at 24 hours of Allamuchy, but we have a couple of teammates running solo. We all camped together and had a group cook, bike mech, and time & detail manager. Having friends help is your greatest asset. Besides, they enjoy the victory too! Good Luck in all your endevors!

splat

02-14-2007, 05:28 AM

Killington is expensive and the same weekend as Monkeyfest.

actually Killington Moved there date. when They herd Monkeyfest was taht weekend, they moved it to the following weekend ( the 28, 29 ).

actually it was because they were going Head to Head with the Norba Nats at Mt snow . and yes Killing ton is Pricey especilly for Solo's and Duos' not quite as bad on the 5 person.

TreeSaw

02-14-2007, 11:05 AM

actually Killington Moved there date. when They herd Monkeyfest was taht weekend, they moved it to the following weekend ( the 28, 29 ).

actually it was because they were going Head to Head with the Norba Nats at Mt snow . and yes Killing ton is Pricey especilly for Solo's and Duos' not quite as bad on the 5 person.

I just saw that! July is proving to be quite busy for me. I have an iron in the fire to run a clinic and to race and monkeyfest...doubt I would be able to add Killington in :( Maybe as a team though :think:

Heidi

02-14-2007, 11:35 AM

You could come to Bend and do the Willamette Pass 24 hour race. It's cheap.

TreeSaw

02-14-2007, 11:49 AM

You could come to Bend and do the Willamette Pass 24 hour race. It's cheap.

I read about that race in someone's blog...1800' of climbing over 14 miles or something like that = :dead: for me!

Heidi

02-14-2007, 12:43 PM

I read about that race in someone's blog...1800' of climbing over 14 miles or something like that = :dead: for me!

You could do a duo or a team! It's a great course.

Echo

02-14-2007, 01:21 PM

You could come to Bend and do the Willamette Pass 24 hour race. It's cheap.
When is that?

Heidi

02-14-2007, 01:32 PM

First weekend in August

Snacks

02-16-2007, 07:31 PM

Treesaw, what would you say was the most difficult thing about doing a solo 24? What would you do differently now that you've done one?

TreeSaw

02-19-2007, 10:03 PM

Treesaw, what would you say was the most difficult thing about doing a solo 24? What would you do differently now that you've done one?

Well, I think the hardest part for me was lack of good training and the conditions (really muddy). My body was good but my mind was tired. When I do mine this year, I plan to have ridden quite a bit more than last year and hopefully get more rest leading up to my events. I was very consciencious about pacing myself and not going out hard and riding fast because I knew I hadn't trained nearly enough to be competative.

I would defintely suggest to anyone doing their first to go out with basic (and I do mean basic) goals and not to expect too much because your body does strange things at 3am when you're out riding your bike again ;) My goal was to enter and finish. At 6am Splat informed me that I could beat the guy who was just ahead of me so my goal altered a bit to doing 10 laps in order to beat him. Thankfully I had excellent support and I did it. :D

glowbug

03-03-2007, 06:07 PM

I am trying to find information on the 2007 Willamette race. Did it change from 11 miles a loop to 14? Even a link to a great write up would be nice. Maybe it is just too early for 2007 information. Point me in the right direction please.

TreeSaw

03-04-2007, 01:54 PM

You could do a duo or a team! It's a great course.

Hmmm.....I haven't decided on an August race and a duo/team could be a nice mid-season treat. Got a link to the race info?

glowbug

03-04-2007, 04:40 PM

This is a link to last years flyers. http://www.oakridgefattire.com/flyers.htm

It must be a bit early for 2007 info. I am assuming it will be in the begining of August?

glowbug

03-16-2007, 09:36 AM

The flyer for 2007 http://www.oakridgefattire.com/flyers.htm

I am going to try the 12 hour solo. Gulp:eek: ! Anyone else going? Any advice would be greatly appreciated also.

douglas

03-16-2007, 02:02 PM

OR is a lttle too far for this NY'er

TreeSaw

03-16-2007, 05:36 PM

OR is a lttle too far for this NY'er

:( I'd be an awesome adventure though!!!

NJ Jess

03-16-2007, 06:35 PM

OR is a lttle too far for this NY'er

The Darkhorse 40 at Stewart Buffer Zone in Newberg NY

Holiday Farm marathon Mtn bike race on the Root66raceseries.com

douglas

03-18-2007, 11:44 AM

The Darkhorse 40 at Stewart Buffer Zone in Newberg NY

Holiday Farm marathon Mtn bike race on the Root66raceseries.com

I signed up for the darkhorse last year, but I spent the day of the race(and the next 3 days) in the hospital

not sure if I should plan to go this year

but I will be at the HF marathon