Comments on: The Evil Epic 250: Such an Awesome Event http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/03/29/the-evil-epic-250-such-an-awesome-event/ It's like reality TV. Except it's real. And there's no TV. Fri, 04 Mar 2022 03:21:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: Breck Epic http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/03/29/the-evil-epic-250-such-an-awesome-event/comment-page-1/#comment-557143 Breck Epic Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:39:31 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/03/29/the-evil-epic-250-such-an-awesome-event/#comment-557143 That. Was. AWESOME. And this line? “Your endurance will be legendary among your officemates” Was it inspired by this one from Pinhead in the Hellraiser series? "Even in hell, your suffering wil be legendary." If it was, that's somehow...awesomer. Because, yes. You will suffer. Everyone will. And at the same time, you will also explore previously unmapped depths of ridiculous glee. Mostly from descending lonnng sections of swoopy singletrack. In your big ring. Multiple times. Daily. Yer gonna love it. Thanks for the mention - MikeMac That. Was. AWESOME.

And this line? “Your endurance will be legendary among your officemates”

Was it inspired by this one from Pinhead in the Hellraiser series? “Even in hell, your suffering wil be legendary.” If it was, that’s somehow…awesomer.

Because, yes. You will suffer. Everyone will. And at the same time, you will also explore previously unmapped depths of ridiculous glee. Mostly from descending lonnng sections of swoopy singletrack. In your big ring. Multiple times. Daily.

Yer gonna love it.

Thanks for the mention –
MikeMac

]]> By: free crossword puzzle maker http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/03/29/the-evil-epic-250-such-an-awesome-event/comment-page-1/#comment-557132 free crossword puzzle maker Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:08:07 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/03/29/the-evil-epic-250-such-an-awesome-event/#comment-557132 "You will train, nearly non-stop" - that's true! Needless to say, nothing succeeds like success, but you have to work hard to get big. Great post, I really enjoyed reading it! “You will train, nearly non-stop” – that’s true! Needless to say, nothing succeeds like success, but you have to work hard to get big. Great post, I really enjoyed reading it!

]]> By: davidh-marin, ca http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/03/29/the-evil-epic-250-such-an-awesome-event/comment-page-1/#comment-557129 davidh-marin, ca Mon, 02 Apr 2012 05:56:39 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/03/29/the-evil-epic-250-such-an-awesome-event/#comment-557129 @AK Chick Ahhh Sheep Mountain. Is the little lodge still there for xc skiing? And is the Sauna still stoked by firewood? You forgot to mention a couple of other 'Bummers' Moose and Bears! Now that puts a whole new spin on bummer. As for this ride/race, Fatty, is this before or after the Race of Uncertainty?http://www.fatcyclist.com/2011/12/12/the-race-of-uncertainty/ Because I've been training for that. @AK Chick Ahhh Sheep Mountain. Is the little lodge still there for xc skiing? And is the Sauna still stoked by firewood? You forgot to mention a couple of other ‘Bummers’
Moose and Bears! Now that puts a whole new spin on bummer.

As for this ride/race, Fatty, is this before or after the Race of Uncertainty?http://www.fatcyclist.com/2011/12/12/the-race-of-uncertainty/
Because I’ve been training for that.

]]> By: pedalpink http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/03/29/the-evil-epic-250-such-an-awesome-event/comment-page-1/#comment-557115 pedalpink Sun, 01 Apr 2012 18:02:25 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/03/29/the-evil-epic-250-such-an-awesome-event/#comment-557115 Well, 6,000 cyclists take part every four years in Paris-Brest-Paris, a 1230 km road race from (well, you can probably guess the answer to that question). In 90 hours although the first place riders finish in just over half the time allowance. Of course, it's France so you don't really suffer at the controls where they serve you wonderful food (with wine, if you want). It did consume my every waking moment for two years. Now that 2011 is behind me, I am already obsessed with 20015 (I spent my morning training ride trying to decide how I can take a six month leave of absence from work in order to better train and prepare). Epic? Qui! Well, 6,000 cyclists take part every four years in Paris-Brest-Paris, a 1230 km road race from (well, you can probably guess the answer to that question). In 90 hours although the first place riders finish in just over half the time allowance. Of course, it’s France so you don’t really suffer at the controls where they serve you wonderful food (with wine, if you want). It did consume my every waking moment for two years. Now that 2011 is behind me, I am already obsessed with 20015 (I spent my morning training ride trying to decide how I can take a six month leave of absence from work in order to better train and prepare). Epic? Qui!

]]> By: Shawn McAfee http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/03/29/the-evil-epic-250-such-an-awesome-event/comment-page-1/#comment-557114 Shawn McAfee Sun, 01 Apr 2012 14:25:16 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/03/29/the-evil-epic-250-such-an-awesome-event/#comment-557114 I think the Brek Epic sounds incredible. Thanks for getting some more word out about that one. I think the Brek Epic sounds incredible. Thanks for getting some more word out about that one.

]]> By: Marty http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/03/29/the-evil-epic-250-such-an-awesome-event/comment-page-1/#comment-557111 Marty Sun, 01 Apr 2012 02:03:57 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/03/29/the-evil-epic-250-such-an-awesome-event/#comment-557111 That's nothing compared to the nearly announced Coast to Coast race across Australia. http://www.rapidascent.com.au/asp/NewsInDetail.aspx?e&n=1416 That’s nothing compared to the nearly announced Coast to Coast race across Australia.
http://www.rapidascent.com.au/asp/NewsInDetail.aspx?e&n=1416

]]> By: Andrew http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/03/29/the-evil-epic-250-such-an-awesome-event/comment-page-1/#comment-557095 Andrew Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:26:06 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/03/29/the-evil-epic-250-such-an-awesome-event/#comment-557095 Don't tell me we are going to be doing the evil and epic 250 miles to no where Don’t tell me we are going to be doing the evil and epic 250 miles to no where

]]> By: AKChick55 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/03/29/the-evil-epic-250-such-an-awesome-event/comment-page-1/#comment-557092 AKChick55 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:44:04 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/03/29/the-evil-epic-250-such-an-awesome-event/#comment-557092 Oh my word - Liz - you are priceless! I love it! I'm with Liz, but can I get two weeks to finish the ride? :) Also, forgot to mention that I don't know if the Fireweed has ever been cancelled. Then again, we don't get really epic weather in Southcentral Alaska in the summer. It's usualy pretty tame, when it rains, it usually doesn't pour like it does in the states and we rarely get thunder and lightning. The biggest bummer you'll face are rain and headwinds - out and back. The winds up here are annoying. Oh my word – Liz – you are priceless! I love it! I’m with Liz, but can I get two weeks to finish the ride? :)

Also, forgot to mention that I don’t know if the Fireweed has ever been cancelled. Then again, we don’t get really epic weather in Southcentral Alaska in the summer. It’s usualy pretty tame, when it rains, it usually doesn’t pour like it does in the states and we rarely get thunder and lightning. The biggest bummer you’ll face are rain and headwinds – out and back. The winds up here are annoying.

]]> By: AKChick55 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/03/29/the-evil-epic-250-such-an-awesome-event/comment-page-1/#comment-557091 AKChick55 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:40:07 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/03/29/the-evil-epic-250-such-an-awesome-event/#comment-557091 Fatty, I'm thoroughly convinced that you and The Hammer need to visit Alaska in July and partake in an epic 400 mile road race. This year's race fall on my birthday weekend and what better present could I ask for than for the worlds most beloved celebrity bike blogger, his beautiful and talended wife, and his amazing quads? Also, the view is AMAZING! On the ride to the venue from Anchorage, you pass by the Matanuska Glacier - it's truly epic and beautiful. There are several choices available - a 50, a 100, a 200 and the 400. The 400 starts on Friday and ends on Saturday. You ride from Sheep Mountain Lodge to Valdez and back. You'll gain a paltry 28,000 feet of elevation (which is nothing for you two) for the ride. I would drive support and I know which shops stock the Honey Stinger waffles and FRS (my personal fav). :) You could do an Alaskan vacation and get some exercise. Free tour guide too! Whatcha think? The website is here: http://www.fireweed400.com/ Fatty, I’m thoroughly convinced that you and The Hammer need to visit Alaska in July and partake in an epic 400 mile road race. This year’s race fall on my birthday weekend and what better present could I ask for than for the worlds most beloved celebrity bike blogger, his beautiful and talended wife, and his amazing quads? Also, the view is AMAZING! On the ride to the venue from Anchorage, you pass by the Matanuska Glacier – it’s truly epic and beautiful.

There are several choices available – a 50, a 100, a 200 and the 400. The 400 starts on Friday and ends on Saturday. You ride from Sheep Mountain Lodge to Valdez and back. You’ll gain a paltry 28,000 feet of elevation (which is nothing for you two) for the ride. I would drive support and I know which shops stock the Honey Stinger waffles and FRS (my personal fav). :) You could do an Alaskan vacation and get some exercise. Free tour guide too! Whatcha think?

The website is here: http://www.fireweed400.com/

]]> By: Richard http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/03/29/the-evil-epic-250-such-an-awesome-event/comment-page-1/#comment-557089 Richard Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:52:04 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2012/03/29/the-evil-epic-250-such-an-awesome-event/#comment-557089 I was convinced you were describing the ABSA Cape Epic currently underway in South Africa! It lives up to its name and the route planner is even known as Dr Evil. Co-incidence? I was convinced you were describing the ABSA Cape Epic currently underway in South Africa! It lives up to its name and the route planner is even known as Dr Evil. Co-incidence?

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