Monday, May 25, 2009

24 Hour Burn Race- Wilkesboro!

Roanoke Cycling Organization / Team El Toreo was well represented!
Team 1- Paula, Adam, Skip, and me

Team 2- Warren, Dave, Jen, and Laura

Team Support- Jannie, Moe, and three dogs! The start!

My first lap...(Saturday 12:40 P.M.)
Last lap (Sunday 10 something)
Thought Diary
Friday- 10:00 P.M. - Excited! I am ready to go! I don't want to sleep.
Saturday- 6:00 A.M. Slept four hours. Let's get this thing started! I am pumped!
12:00 P.M.- One lap run. Finally!
12:45 P.M. First lap- A few more roots than expected.
3:42 P.M. Second lap- Feels great! I want to keep going! I can ride all day!
7:37 P.M. Third lap- Too many rookie mistakes! I had a hard time changing lenses on glasses. I was not at the line on time. A few minutes into the lap. No timing chip. Back to camp to get it! Stopped to pull out gloves from back pocket. This story goes on...
Sunday- 1:00 A.M. I love night riding. I wish I would stop yawning while riding. The rain actually feels good. I'm seeing aliens hiding in the woods.
2:00 - 7:00 A.M. - sick dog/ no sleep
7:00-8:00 A.M. Sleep! Yes!
10:45 A.M. (last lap)- I am miserable! I want this lap to end now! I can not sit on the seat! This is not fun! I am selling my bike and all equipment on Ebay! I never want to ride again. I am finished for good! This is no way to spend a holiday weekend!
Monday- 8:00 A.M. When does preregistration open for next year's 24 Hour Burn?