Comments on: A Moment on the Podium: 2011 Tour de Donut Race Report

By: Galen

Galen — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 16:15:56 +0000

Yes, anonymous, ironic that the “Ride with Respect” team swiped a rider causing them to wreck and kept going as if they had nothing to do with it. Even when confronted with the issue the team leader provided a mentally dull response. I’m actually glad none of their riders won, because if they did we were prepared to show our lack of appreciation for their conduct on the course.

They probably didn’t even eat any donuts either…

By: davidh-marin,ca

davidh-marin,ca — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 06:06:42 +0000

Bravo Anonymous!! There should be a penalty for failing to consume any doughnuts. And, anonymous, as an officer, you should have billyclubed those miscreants. Or however they do it on Reno 911.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 01:33:14 +0000

So, I am not a serious bike rider…and everything I heard about Tour de Doughnut was how silly and crazy it was supposed to be. When my husband and I pulled into the parking lot, I thought we had the wrong race. We were dressed as Reno 911 cops, full costume and wigs. The only costumes I saw were hundreds of riders dressed exactly like they were ready for Tour de France. Full kits, teams wearing uniforms, etc. The worst part about this race was on the 2nd lap my sister got swiped by a team of 3 riders sporting the “road safety” yellow jerseys. They passed her, swiped her, and kept going without even looking back because they were off to win the race. So, to Fatty and all the other people who put this race on, I would disagree that this is a mellow race about eating doughnuts. There are far to many people in this race who think they are really on the Tour and want to win at any cost. Relax people and if you aren’t going to eat any doughnuts why the HELL did you enter the race

I am so sorry that happened. I hope your sister is OK! Your costumes were totally awesome, though. The race needs more people like you in order to counterbalance the people who — like me, I’m afraid — treated it too seriously. – FC

By: Erik

Erik — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 19:58:10 +0000

OK, we have GOT do do a Tour de Donut in Denver. Can I franchise it?

Yes, I’m serious.

No, really.

Quit laughing. Please.

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:49:24 +0000

Comment by Carl | 07.18.2011 | 8:18 pm

Tomayto, tomahto…Fatty stated it himself in the heading “When Non-Serious People Take a Non-Serious Race Seriously”…sponsoring the “race” and then killing yourself to win it, just bad form. Love the Fatty, but don’t always have to see eye-to-eye with him. And, yes I have ordered the jersey/short combo, so I’m certainly not a hater.

Agreed that you don’t have to see eye to eye with me; and thanks for ordering the jersey. FWIW, I had no expectation of winning or being on the podium this year and backed off the donuts to ensure it. For whatever reason, it seems other people backed off the donut consumption too! – FC

By: Mike Roadie

Mike Roadie — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:34:30 +0000

SMH….but glad you all had fun!

By: davidh-marin,ca

davidh-marin,ca — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:48:05 +0000

Just a question? Did the twins get their +3 Data in….I assume those bikes have a Garmin, or two. Based on pass blogs there are probably as many Garmin type devices as hydration packs around the house. (now that would make a picture)

By: Pedalpink

Pedalpink — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 10:39:06 +0000

Loved the tandem donut pair, KanyonKris and Jolene. I’m still seeing you and The Hammer doing Leadville on a tandem 29′er. Definitely not the cruiser!

Congratulations to the twins on their first race. It looks as if they had a wonderful time.

By: Cookster

Cookster — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 08:48:13 +0000

I only wish they could put one on here is Brisvagus Oz. Btw how did the fundraising go, did you get what you though you would?

By: AK_Chick

AK_Chick — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 06:44:57 +0000

That is hilarious! Since I live in Alaska and our state namesake airline (which is really a Seattle, WA based airline) is prohibitively expensive to fly from here to anywhere, I was unable to make the TdD. However, I did ride my first 50-miler of the season in 80.7 degree heat (I mean really, in ALASKA??? Okay Fairbanks does get that hot on a regular basis). I thought I was going to melt. Discovered Hammerman Perpeteum. That stuff really works and doesn’t taste bad either. I didn’t eat anything during my ride, but after it was over, I did partake of a hand packed patty cheeseburger, curly fries, and a 2/3rd of a piece of chocolate cake. NOM! As I have a very sensitive stomach, I don’t think I could actually eat any donuts in the TdD as I might throw-up. :) Congrats on your tie for 3rd. Also, Kenny has some big guns (biceps) for such a skinny guy! Dang!