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Post by seenvic on Feb 27, 2008 11:47:32 GMT -5
I can't wait til Michael finds the FATS. Think he is excited now. Just wait.
But it is a long way from Calhoun Falls.
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Post by michael on Feb 27, 2008 11:52:06 GMT -5
what do u mean finds that FATS?
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Post by michael on Feb 27, 2008 12:00:33 GMT -5
i no were it's at i just don't never go over there bc of practicing for the baker's dozen because i really wanna do good in this race.
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Post by azdrawdy on Feb 27, 2008 17:17:00 GMT -5
Hope they bring some L and XL bikes this time. I wouldn't mind riding the tar out of a good carbon fiber HT. Turkey Ridge Loop is a fast, fun and short lap that would be perfect for a test ride...
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Post by dgaddis1 on Feb 28, 2008 10:35:27 GMT -5
i thought it was beaver run it's like 2.3 miles or somethin like that i go through it every time in bout 10 15 minutes so that's got to be it. but yea are you going to the explore the trails thing saturday i am. Nope, I'm not going to be able to make it unfortunately. I still haven't ridden there yet. I'm going to be helping at FATS that morning, but then I'm heading home once we're done there. My girlfriend's in town this weekend, and my parents are coming to visit that afternoon as well...so, I have to keep everyone entertained lol. Michael, are riding in a team for baker's dozen?
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Post by michael on Feb 28, 2008 13:58:43 GMT -5
nope it's just gonna be me.
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Post by dgaddis1 on Feb 28, 2008 15:38:00 GMT -5
nope it's just gonna be me. Whoa....good luck buddy! The six and a half hours I spent doing the Dark Star ride a few weeks back was pretty brutal...I couldn't go 13 hours by myself. That ride also showed my how much fitness I've lost this winter...it's dissapointing. Last summer every week I rode at least three days during the week and one day on the weekend...but this winter I've only ridden once every other week or so. I miss my bicycle....
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Post by michael on Feb 28, 2008 18:34:44 GMT -5
it want be to bad.
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Post by oddcouple on Feb 28, 2008 23:28:21 GMT -5
Hey guys and gals,
If you haven't heard we are having a band play at the Bakers Dozen they will start about 9:00pm and play until 1:00 to 1:30am!
The bands name is Davis Wilson Hill ,if you would like to here them sooner they will be playing Sat nite at the Fox's Lair 349 Telfair St. 706 828-5600
Russell
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Post by Robf on Feb 29, 2008 8:43:28 GMT -5
Good Job Russell! For you guys that have never heard them before, it's Roger Davis and Ronnie Hill. Don't know who Wilson is but these guys are good.
I went to High School with Ronnie. Awesome guitar player!
RF
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Post by kommando on Feb 29, 2008 10:46:02 GMT -5
How does the Bakers Dozen usually go down? Do you all ride and then take extended breaks now and then?
The one person thing is crazy Michael, just curious how many laps do you think you can do in 13 hours?
-Daniel
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Post by michael on Feb 29, 2008 11:11:59 GMT -5
i plan on gettin about 14-16 laps in or so but yea after every lap u rest for a minute make sure ur gears and tires are alright stuff like that and fill ur camelback back up then get back on the trail.
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Post by dgaddis1 on Feb 29, 2008 11:26:12 GMT -5
Have you ever done an endurance race before, or any race for that matter? I've only done one (so far), the Tumble Creek Rumble in Gainesville, GA. It was a six hour event....I got hurt only an hour into it though and had to drop out just after the 4th hour. (pics if you wanna see the damage -> good-times.webshots.com/album/556294944yAmrJM ) Other than that, my longest ride so far was the Dark Star ride, 50 miles, took me six and a half hours, only 5 and half were spent riding. That was a loooooooooong time on the bike for me...I can't imagine 13 hours. I got major respect for the people that can do though! Especially the ones that'll be on rigid single speeds. And don't even get me started on the 24hr. solo riders.....they're just plain crazy lol.
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Post by seenvic on Feb 29, 2008 11:36:33 GMT -5
Difference between the Forty Niner Route (Dark Star route is the same, except you ride back to Lick Fork on your bike, no car shuttle.) and the Bakers Dozen 2008 is that the BD 2008 is 100% singletrack. The Forty Niner Route has a ton of USFS roads and pavement to "relax" on.
I did the BD Solo at the old course and did 13 laps. I would have had 14, but my light went out and I had to get off the trails to get back via the gravel roads. I think the winner has done maybe as many as 21 laps at the old course.
14 laps at the 2008 BD will be 98 miles. All singletrack. That will be tough.
I predict the winner will do 20ish laps and will hardly stop at all.
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Post by michael on Feb 29, 2008 12:29:41 GMT -5
well i hope i do good i've road bikes all my life and i have PLENTY of leg strength to get through it and i'm conditioning every day for the event except today bc my bike is getting tuned up today for tomorrow at the explore the trail thing at hk but if yall want to come out tomorrow so we can all meet i am gonna be on a red and silver bike so hope to see yall there.
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Post by tryin on Mar 2, 2008 19:56:48 GMT -5
Had a great ride on a trail that was built in an area that could sustain the trail. I think this year will be a turning point for the BD. The number of entrants may not change but the facilities for them is much greater. If you didn't live 20 minutes away from HC your options were limited. Now we have bathrooms, a band and a pancake breakfast? The ride yesterday was good and showed me how much more I need to ride to be ready for the race. Met Michael and rode a lap with him. He has the "want to" that we all had when we started. A good day
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Post by ted on Mar 3, 2008 9:29:26 GMT -5
Met Michael and rode a lap with him. He has the "want to" that we all had when we started. A good day Some of us still have the "want to" but just call it "need to" now.
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Post by dgaddis1 on Mar 3, 2008 15:47:56 GMT -5
Whoa, 102 registered? The number's jumped up recently, sweet! It'll fill up no doubt!
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Post by seenvic on Mar 3, 2008 15:50:31 GMT -5
106. I just sent in a 4 person team.
It will fill up.
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Post by azdrawdy on Mar 3, 2008 16:31:48 GMT -5
Just checked the mailbox: 12 more! To respond to tryin's post: Yep, Saturday was great. Nice turnout. Newbies and not-so-newbies alike. The young Michael has a lot of enthusiasm, and I appreciated his and your help with the tree removal. Hey, how about that DELIVERY PIZZA!! Yep, Michelle's Pizza in McCormick delivers pizza and hot wings to the campground. That is my second time ordering from them, and although they are not the quickest, I think it's cool to have a good tasting pizza delivery joint. Michael
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