Comments on: 2015 Rockwell Relay Race Report, Part 4: The Chase

By: Mary

Mary — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 02:24:44 +0000

I was actually about 35 seconds behind you :)

That makes sense; it didn’t feel like I had gained that much time on you. In my story I’m just working from the results page, which show me crossing the timing mat at 21:46:25, and you crossing at 21:47:36. Did you lose the extra time cuz of the RV turning in front of you? (Troy mentioned that in a comment.) – FC

By: Tom in Albany

Tom in Albany — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 11:17:04 +0000

And I quote Deep Purple (becuase, duh!) – “It’s not the kill. It’s the thrill of the chase.”

By: PaulW

PaulW — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 07:02:51 +0000

You know you’re sucked in to Fatty’s race reports when you start reading the comments section to see what Fatty has commented on the comments ….

(…. if you know what I mean)

By: Heath

Heath — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 05:03:31 +0000

I bet I know what the weirdest most odd thing is that you saw that night. I couldn’t believe seeing it myself. The flannel people!!!!!!

By: MikeL

MikeL — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 03:23:25 +0000

This is a really cool write up with the comments from the other teams filling in details and providing a counterpoint. This is definitely one of the best reports you have done.

By: Cyclingjimbo

Cyclingjimbo — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 02:17:01 +0000

I am loving this year’s write-up. The competition, the camaraderie, the suspense . . . . A real nail biter going on here that keeps us coming back. Truly your best race report to date.

What impresses me most, aside from the action of the race, is the way the teams bond together and support each other, even though they are working their collective butts off to beat each other. This is bicycle racing at its very best, with strong competition and truly wonderful sportsmanship. Come to think of it, this is life at its very best. Thanks for sharing this experience with us.

By: Corrine

Corrine — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 01:39:01 +0000

This story just keeps getting better and better. I love hearing from the other team members. Such an exciting race! I have to say, I’m like Lisa, I like to race to see how fast I can go, more than I care where I end up in the race (and since I’m always at the back of the pack, that’s probably good, otherwise I would just be depressed!)
Can’t wait for the next segment.

By: Danny

Danny — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 01:25:22 +0000

I am enjoying this write up more than I thought I would, and I know the race results :). It was so amazing/depressing/agonizing to watch you do so much damage every time you got on the bike. It was kind of like when I watched MJ decimate the Jazz in 98. He was amazing to watch, and I apprecaited/admired his effort, but part of me wanted to take a baseball bat to his knee or something… not saying I had any such thoughts about you of course. And, yes I suppose I did just compare you to MJ :).

Danny, I am totally going to bronze this comment. – FC

By: Justin L.

Justin L. — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 01:24:55 +0000

I am loving this story, i feel like i am right there. Cant wait to read the next installment. I didn’t even want to ride tonight, now i do

By: GregC

GregC — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 22:57:34 +0000

you’ve totally sucked me in, I’m reliving my teams experiance from two years ago and really enjoying your photos and descriptions. I’m actually surprised that there arent more car/ RV accidents/ injuries through the race- racing urgency, giant vehicles in close quarters, fatigue. I do like your night riding reflective vest solution also!

Greg, thanks for taking the time to comment. How are you doing? – FC