Comments on: 2014 Rockwell Relay Race Report, Part 6: Team Tactics

By: Eric L

Eric L — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 17:02:31 +0000

Picking up on Mark in Bremerton’s line of inquiry…

I was wondering about the same thing. How the riders ditch a bottle seems to be the easy part – expertly toss it into the back of the Sprinter as you pass. How they get a full bottle is the bigger part of the picture no?

Excellent writing, as always.

By: AKChick

AKChick — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 07:20:58 +0000

Loving this multi-part series with photos AND video. I feel incredibly spoiled!! Thank you for writing them and taking video and to the Hammer for taking photos!

Is it my imagination or does The Hammer get more beautiful with age? You are one lucky man. :)

@Corrine – are you doing the Fireweed? I have not entered any cycling rides or races this year (except Frosty Bottom in January). I really would like to do the 200 miler solo someday.

Can’t wait to read more Rockwell Relay reports!!!

By: rb

rb — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 06:57:49 +0000

Fatty,

Please stop creating such great write-ups about how much fun you have doing these races. I’ve already been sucked into riding Leadville, and like a Lays potato chip, can’t just have one. I really don’t know if I can handle being pulled into Rockwell. Might just be too much awesome for one person to handle.

Can’t wait for the next installment!

By: Doug (Way Upstate NY)

Doug (Way Upstate NY) — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 23:39:13 +0000

Elden, If everybody else got to do different legs this year, and last year Heather was scarred by this leg, why didn’t she get a different one to ride too?

Because she wanted to do this one. Devil you know…. – FC

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 22:54:18 +0000

MattC. I’m hoping you’ll be willing to join me next year for this race let me know what you want to ride and I’ll look I’m the basement and see what I have.

By: KevinM_Indiana(soon to be Virginia)

KevinM_Indiana(soon to be Virginia) — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 22:46:38 +0000

Great write up … But was Kenny actually wearing a shirt with … Gasp … Sleeves???

Glad the conditions were better for Heather … Always love a tailwind …

By: Christina

Christina — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 22:22:05 +0000

You guys seem like the end of every ragtag sports team movie, but without the ragtag part in the beginning. It’s awesome to see how supportive and bonded you all are with each other.

By: rich

rich — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 21:36:38 +0000

love the ongoing story…and way to go Heather for totally crushing it (and with a smile no less)
Fatty, I’m pretty sure I’m faster than you….kind of the same way a bowling ball is faster rolling down a hill than a ping pong ball…assuming the race is a short downhill with only gravity to help and no actuall pedaling allowed..
Can’t wait for the next installment

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 21:35:14 +0000

I gotta say, one of the things I don’t like about the 24-hour and 500-mile events I’ve done is the long miles of solitude.

We only have one point-to-point event, which I’ve never done, with the rest being on courses ranging from 20-26 miles per lap. No support allowed, pure rando style.

It’s that reason I’m disinterested in long events. The idea of getting on a bike after 4 laps of the same course at 4 in the morning to do one more completely alone with only the fatigue in the head and pain in the legs to accompany me is both demotivating and demoralizing.

I get tired and discouraged just thinking about it.

Your write-up is actually sparking some interest, between the beautiful terrain and the on-course team support. I might have to consider doing such an event.

I would LOVE to have you come do this race, Chris! Let’s talk more about it. – FC

By: UpTheGrade, SR, CA

UpTheGrade, SR, CA — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 21:05:18 +0000

When I saw what was left of your competitor sticking out of the Sprinter grill, I said to myself “someone must have mentioned how they were beating Fatty” ;-)

Loving your story and the camaraderie, having fun is what its all about (unless of course someone is foolish enough to let you know they are ahead of you, then Fatty goes all Rhino on them).