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Jesse just told me that he turned 35 this July. It's good to see more younger folks riding recumbents! :D

And yes, this time I've got video to show for it at least. It all started Tuesday evening. I had had a really bad day, and I told my wife I wanted to go and ride with the Tuesday night group and just get all my frustration out with an extremely "hard" ride. She was happy to let me go, since...

Believe me when I tell you that Jim and Larry's check books are in different universes. As far as a wind tunnel: I'm looking at it and have got pricing, but they would have to do modification to hold most recumbents due to the long wheelbases. But also have some designs of just building one...

It was a little "fairing" for lack of a better word - to channel the airflow around the water bottles behind his neck rest. It is officially known as the "Jim's dustpan" now. Also good for cleaning up the dust you kick up when you fly by your competitors!

OK - My account is public now bob. Here is my RAAM test workout from Monday: (but it doesn't really look like much) 12 x 22 minute intervals (2 min warmup - 20 minutes at 193 watts), then rest 17-18 minutes - those rest period are not in the program - I just paused it) - repeat 5 times - 4 hours...

Mark, not outrageous. Heck not more than 2 years ago I was just riding an upright Hybric back and forth to work, and I was 30+ pounds heavier. Nothing crazy - I could never keep up with the "fast" crowd all that well. I even raced Critiriums on a road bike for a summer back in 1986. I never made...

Don't forget chain waxing David! - then you can stop having to "wipe down the chain!" :p

Seriously Bob - 1mph?? Wow - can't wait to get that upgrade! :)

Haha - ya - today - my body is telling me it's about 80 after that crash last night! More to come on that.. :) Got video of the crash... I'm guessing Jessie is around 40 as well - I'll find out. Our HR's where almost identical for the race. Jesse's average HR was 154 (max 180), mine was 156...

I see that and stand corrected. Well, whatever they call themselves - this means war - so get ready for some more great competition.

Yes, quite and interesting report. I did not know we had such a target on us. If we would have known, we could have talked Kevin into joining us.. - maybe next year. (Sebring should be fun too!) Funny how you remember things. I was hoping the bents would team up against the DF's (and severeal...

Yes - Jessie is a brute, and obviously extremely fit! Jim was trying to get him to try a Vendetta after the race! Haha - he could probably be even faster - who knows? He did tell me he was cramping up at the end due to the last 10-12 mile effort, so I think he was shot. It's great when a...

You have a "keeper" David. I wish I still had my "yellow RoadRunner". I don't think any real speed difference between older V2.? and V20, especially if you upgrade to the new seat!

I know Jim and Marie ride it. I'll be done in Savannah with my wife visiting her parents. They have a Century ride there too. I'll try and embarrass some DF's!

Yeah - It's amazing that it all came down to a 5 second difference. But that is how many races go. The fastest, strongest, fittest person maybe doesn't win (accept in a TT). The person who makes the right choice at the right time. Luck always seems to weigh in there too. But you still have to be...

Most of the other recumbents did take turns. The length of time varied greatly. When we were all working together Jim and I where happy to take 1 or 2 mile pulls, but other usually 1 minute or less. Jim was out front a lot - He is very strong, and man he can sure draft me. You can see he barely...

Good Luck ! May a movie of your ride, or at least take pictures your can share with everyone after - so we can live vicariously through your adventure!

Ok - Here's the view of the last 5 minutes from the rear camera.

The funny thing - Jim and I were actually the "marks" - Jim and I did not talk any strategy before the race either, but the 3 Bachetta team members came hunting for us. I was a wild ride, and those turns were truly wicked. (Jim - after watching the video - your suggestion about breaking away...

Thanks Jason - That's a new high HR (190bpm) in a race for me. Pulse averaged 181 for the last 1.6 miles, which was for 3min 16secs, last 32 minutes I averaged 170bpm, so probably some excitement induced beats during that period.