Sunday, April 06, 2008

Jordan: 346, Jimmer: 340


Excellent recovery ride Sunday morning to end our 2008 spring training camp. We just beat the rain. Jordan led us home after accomplishing the unbelievable feat of riding a new camp record 346 miles. The old record, set in 2007 by myself, was 340mi, which I matched, but did not exceed this year. Jordan definitely wins the "Cycling Addict" award.

In yesterday's post, I neglected to mention that 3 separate riders managed to get flats on a high speed descent, in a short gravel stretch. This included a dramatic blow out by Donimator, who somehow stayed upright and was able to roll to a stop. Goblirsh and Macy were the other 2 victims.

There was also a late bike weigh in by Rotach of 21.4lbs. That means Cowan lost the two heavyweight competitions in the same day, finishing 2nd in both. "Eternal Second" Frye consoled him with a hug.

2008 LSC Spring Training Camp Competition Summary:
Cycling Addict Award: Jordan, 356 miles, 20.5 hours ride time
Lightest Rider: Jordan - 117.8lbs.
Heaviest Rider: Donimator - 243lbs.
Lightest Bike (as ridden): Scott Olson - 15.25lbs.
Heaviest Bike (as ridden): John Rotach - 21.4lbs.
KOM winner: Alex Atherton
KOS winner: Easter Bunny

Props to everyone who pitched in with the cooking and subsequent clean-up. Thanks to everyone who drove sag, keeping us all safe. See you at the races.

2 comments:

Charlie_A said...

Jim,

Do you restrict Jordan's gears when training or only in USCF races? How much hassle is it?

JimmerC said...

He will be the first to tell you he is limited by his junior gearing. That is all he rides. He has a 50x34 in front, and a 14-25 in back.