tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4853150604784485100.post4469144828181785665..comments2023-09-17T09:55:09.388-04:00Comments on Big Oak Bikes: 600K DNFBig Oakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06713190395281794960noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4853150604784485100.post-68548580033189286972011-06-13T20:31:44.148-04:002011-06-13T20:31:44.148-04:00Thanks again, everyone for your kind thoughts. I&...Thanks again, everyone for your kind thoughts. I've been very impressed by your well wishes all spring, and often during those long rides your genuine expressions of support helped sustain me when the going was tough.<br /><br />As for the 600K, I'm happy I attempted that ride, and I'm glad I quit when I did. I chalk up that experience as a learning opportunity.<br /><br />As I write (er, type), I am contemplating another 600K in Rochester, MN in September. While it can get hot there in Sept., more likely than not it'll be much cooler than last weekend in Cincy. I really want to complete full ACP Rando series (200K, 300K, 400K, 600K) this year. Maybe a longer brevet next year, and right now, I'd like to attempt London-Edinburgh-London in 2013. I've got some training to do before then.Big Oakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06713190395281794960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4853150604784485100.post-50094107624652126902011-06-12T21:51:28.290-04:002011-06-12T21:51:28.290-04:00I'm guessing you'll get it next time. Tha...I'm guessing you'll get it next time. That dehydration thing can sneak up on you, especially if you've not been training in similar weather.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4853150604784485100.post-28531033235430552932011-06-12T21:51:14.666-04:002011-06-12T21:51:14.666-04:00I'm guessing you'll get it next time. Tha...I'm guessing you'll get it next time. That dehydration thing can sneak up on you, especially if you've not been training in similar weather.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4853150604784485100.post-66235404014952141702011-06-12T01:17:33.091-04:002011-06-12T01:17:33.091-04:00Bill,
DNF is no biggie, there is always next time,...Bill,<br />DNF is no biggie, there is always next time, but your decision was the right one. I had to DNF in a couple of rides of the RUSA, although they were not as long as the ones you attempted. Safety comes first, always!!<br /><br />Peace :)GreenComotionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11272116464292908327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4853150604784485100.post-3112432940601343282011-06-10T21:15:37.936-04:002011-06-10T21:15:37.936-04:00Agree with all the sentiments here. I applaud your...Agree with all the sentiments here. I applaud your judgment when it was time to say "enough". And just attempting such a feat, as Wayne and Garth would say " We're not worthy!"jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16607447339333426583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4853150604784485100.post-182529008869199462011-06-10T20:53:50.507-04:002011-06-10T20:53:50.507-04:00Bravo, Bill, for not being stubborn-headed and get...Bravo, Bill, for not being stubborn-headed and getting yourself into serious trouble. I'm doubly impressed with what you've accomplished in this series. That is the kind of good judgment that allows you the opportunity to complete a 600k down the road, if you so choose.Ponderohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16042079750126434523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4853150604784485100.post-63360955411513971262011-06-10T18:14:54.515-04:002011-06-10T18:14:54.515-04:00I am like some of the others here...just to start ...I am like some of the others here...just to start a 600k is a thought that has never entered my mind. It says a lot to just start a ride like that. <br /><br />Cutting hay already, and it looks thick too. I guess when I think about it, it won't be long here either. Time flies.<br /><br />Thanks for the write-up. I know I learned from it.rlove2bikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782706385799656897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4853150604784485100.post-67599682223390942682011-06-10T16:18:46.599-04:002011-06-10T16:18:46.599-04:00Along with others, I take my hat off, Sir. You ar...Along with others, I take my hat off, Sir. You are an inspiration to me personally. I appreciate not only your efforts, but reading about them as well. Regards.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4853150604784485100.post-64086448613498509292011-06-10T14:40:35.522-04:002011-06-10T14:40:35.522-04:00It takes cojones the size of basketballs to just s...It takes cojones the size of basketballs to just show up at the starting line of a 600k.<br /><br />And, by my count you rode over 175 miles, in the heat My hat is off, sir.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15989502925369231042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4853150604784485100.post-64285409653932134712011-06-10T10:33:58.889-04:002011-06-10T10:33:58.889-04:00Your a better man than me..(on the bike) no way co...Your a better man than me..(on the bike) no way could I do that and I ride everyday....Danohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932290410576111792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4853150604784485100.post-13168067984756882172011-06-10T07:18:25.277-04:002011-06-10T07:18:25.277-04:00Well done...you have my total admiration for even ...Well done...you have my total admiration for even attempting this ride. I am happy to ride 200k a day on long distance multi day rides but I don't think I would attempt 600k in that time scale....I take my hat off to you..!!<br /><br />-TrevorTrevorW�� https://www.blogger.com/profile/13212954091289189979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4853150604784485100.post-73740876095538284962011-06-10T04:40:33.912-04:002011-06-10T04:40:33.912-04:00Merci beaucoup, Steve.
PA, Apertome, Limom, Thank...Merci beaucoup, Steve.<br /><br />PA, Apertome, Limom, Thanks, and yes, I'm fine, and have gotten many pain-free, hydrating miles in since the weekend. Next time (anytime, actually), I plan to drink plenty of fluids no matter the distance.Big Oakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06713190395281794960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4853150604784485100.post-64485929668347931712011-06-10T00:40:20.619-04:002011-06-10T00:40:20.619-04:00Knowing your limits is important.
I can't imag...Knowing your limits is important.<br />I can't imagine riding somewhere with thirty to go and my legs cramping up.<br />Hopefully you'll feel better next time.limomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15392808188162372410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4853150604784485100.post-74590249369318258792011-06-09T23:50:44.632-04:002011-06-09T23:50:44.632-04:00These things happen -- it sounds like you had a gr...These things happen -- it sounds like you had a great ride all the same! Your photos certainly indicate some excellent scenery. I'm impressed you even attempted 600K, frankly.Apertomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00148516503920019073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4853150604784485100.post-32352896997687255792011-06-09T23:27:45.000-04:002011-06-09T23:27:45.000-04:00Interesting post, albeit at the expense of your he...Interesting post, albeit at the expense of your health, but it reminded me of the importance of ensuring you keep up on the liquid intake - even for us who ride much shorter distances. Hope you are feeling better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4853150604784485100.post-54700712493682377002011-06-09T22:47:06.704-04:002011-06-09T22:47:06.704-04:00"...idea in my head. I could bail. But I didn..."...idea in my head. I could bail. But I didn't want to"<br /><br />Which is why you will ultimately be a randoneur exceptional - or some other French expression. Je salute! (or some more proper version)Steve Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13650405341304401203noreply@blogger.com