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Team are allowed to have more than one rider on the course at the same time, so drafting your own teammate is allowed. But it is a better strategy to only have 1 rider on the road at a time. I do not think you are allowed to draft off of other team's riders.

We each have a Quarq, and when not riding the bike it will be off, so only one should be on and visible at a time. Rotation times: Our plan is to ride as 2 teams of 2 riders in 6 hour sessions. That gives each team a nice 6 hour break evrey 6 hours. Kevin and I will most likely do pulls anywhere...

I still prefer my little stubby handlebar, especially on the flats. I rode exclusively with them for better part of a year and a half. That is about 25K miles. It is hard to go back to the full handlebar. Biggest issue I have is it getting in the way of getting going and sharp turns. I am still...

LOL! There was nothing muffled about! Rather embarrassing to say the least. Oh well, I'm human - every once and awhile I can't hold it in.

It all happened because I needed to get a front end alignement on my RAAM follow van. Just thought I would take the Vendetta out of the stall and get a few easy recovery miles on the road. Well - all I have to say is that it is a good thing that Ratz is my back-up...

I have not heard of anyone else Joe - We will start at 3pm (EDT) - you will already have been riding, what since 6 or 7am. Too bad they are at the same time! But, they both probably picked those dates to get the most light for the day! Good Luck and be safe - See you at Mid-Atlantic 100 in August!

I don't think I have ridden it - so it probably has not crashed!:p

You heard it here first - The Challenge has been made! o_O:eek::D That is probably an equitable handicap for you to take against this old man, since you are no doubt one of the strongest recumbent riders around. I do love a great challenge Rojo - and obviously so do you. :D You have obviously...

A figure of speech I guess. Just same analytic to gauge ability for speed. I didn't realize it might be so hard to quantify? Maybe I am the only one that rides around and around on closed course measuring speed at different power levels to gauge my ability. :eek::D:p I could have just said: If...

Yes this the other "cheaper" way, but takes a bunch of time, no other cars and similar wind conditions for the test. I've done this quite a bit, and it is incredible how low it takes to run the passes, even if you have someone driving you back and forth. Plus it has been my experience that it is...

Up to know it has been everything RAAM, but we need to start thinking and planning for this next "A" race. This race is only 11 weeks from yesterday, so with a little bit of planning everyone can start a 10-week training course starting this Saturday (Hopefully Ratz can steer everyone toward a...

I have experimented with Jim's dropouts - I was lower, but not really much faster. I think too much wind comes up under the helmet and visor It was surprising to me that I was faster with my head up higher ad straighter into the wind with the new headrest. Aerodynamics are tricky (especially...

It is strange riding with the large (wide) bars - but safety is a concern and the leverage will be nice for mountain climbing Yes - will probably cut off the bottom few inches and wrap them. I am riding with 155 cranks right now - mostly to take advantage of a little more leverage when we are...

If you looked at Jim and Maria's post on FB from Memorial Day, you would have already caught a glimpse of it with Maria riding it. Here is the one that I have built up. It still needs the Boyd wheels on it, but here it is! she is a real beauty!!!! I finally was able to take it for its...

.. Great job - starting on the incline will come with practice. Thighs hitting handlebars: Getting a side picture showing your extension and retraction maximums while pedals will help. Chances are you are a candidate for shorter cranks, which will help with that. You may also just have to pull...

Yeah - now you need to get a 2nd job or sell a nice set of wheels just to do it! Of Course RAAM fees make these look like pocket change!

Sweet picture! With the Vendetta bridging the gap between the 2 shown! Congrats on your accomplishment! A 5-hour Century is a big deal - I still remember when I broke 5-hours myself.

Great job Jason. I still think a rider can make more power in an up-right position. (As an example, Marko averaged 270 watts for the first 12 hours of last year's Borrego Springs 24-hour). Rest a few days and attack the ride on your Ridley, and I would wager that your NP is going to be higher...

I have gone the route of inexpensive 86mm Chinese CF wheels. I have had tri-spoke, and 86mm rim depth. Both have served me well for the cost - and have been nice and aero - Last set were supposed to be tubeless ready, but not quite up to snuff and just about impossible to mount. Once mounted...

Yeah - you glow as you go by! :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek: