Re: [RC] Fast LDs and the lack of 100 mile riders - Howard Bramhall
Isn't that where they got the saying out west, "John likes it in the
rear."
Sorry, couldn't help myself.
We have the funniest treasurer on the face of the earth; she's the one who
told that story (or, I guess it was one long joke) at the Convention this year;
speaking of another rider, whose name also happens to be John. Our
treasurer is funnier than that woman from North Georgia, I swear.
Subject: Re: [RC] Fast LDs and the lack
of 100 mile riders
Eleventh place is no better than last place. So if you can't
top 10 the only award worth fighting for is turtle. True some
rides give "middle of the pack" but that depends on things out of your control
like how many finished, etc. With turtle you control your own destiny.
A few points. Spend time lobbying the ride manager about the turtle
award - they should go away thinking it is by far the most important award
they give out (if to finish is to win to finish last is the true winner worthy
of the best (and most expensive prize)- you get the drift) and spend
accordingly. Secondly size up your competition, know their habits and start to
get into their heads on Friday - "on my last ride I beat the cutoff by 3
nanoseconds" is a good line.
Make sure you go out last and keep the
competition in front of you. If you have a crew be sure they watch them in the
check so they don't sneak off and hide and go out behind you. Also keep
an eye open on the trail - I've even heard some hide in the bushes to let you
pass so they can bring up the rear. And you women be careful, sometimes
chivalry is used to get you in front and hence secure the turtle award. I hear
rumors - not confirmed - this is one of John's favorite tricks:-).
Truman
John A. Teeter wrote:
Laurie Hilyard
not being the turtle was an achievement!
Being a turtle seems to have become quite the endurance competition!
It is a difficult position to claim, requiring, at least in the Northwest,
attention to pacing and forethought in the area of competitive strategies
and trail etiquette:)
johnt