Comments on: Crew Report for LoToJa 2015, Part 5: Two Victories

By: Rocky

Rocky — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 18:25:04 +0000

I have been out of pocket for a few days not. That said, I make a public apology for Lindsey’s LOTOJA day.

My good sense told me months ago to buy Lindsey a “No Bad Days” t-shirt when I saw one in her size. But then, that would have robbed her Strava posts of color and undulation. She relishes the good and the sometimes-not-so-good on Strava.

Even on a bad day, she averaged nearly 19mph. It goes without saying that she’s a little pissed about the way the day went. When Lindsey is pissed, crazy things happen. She knows she would have ridden a sub-10 this year had I only purchased that t-shirt. I’m glad she posted the race to Stava, despite it not being what she wanted it to be, and in spite of the fact that I did not buy that t-shirt.

I have rectified my egregious oversight, and with that rectification, I offer a guarantee that Lindsey will sub-10 next year. That’s how she rolls.

By: Will Benton

Will Benton — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 16:28:02 +0000

Get the Hammer a Garmin 520 cheapskate! If you can’t get it below $200 for the bundle email me and I’ll take care of you.

Poon

By: Long428

Long428 — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 14:59:45 +0000

This report downplays the fact that not only did Lisa do extremely well but the day was extra hot and there was a strong side/head wind from Salt River Pass to Alpine . In 15 years of Lotoja I have never seen so much throwing up and carnage in this section. Kudos to Lindsey for pressing forward with lots of miles on her legs and a stomach that was not playing nice.

The Lotoja standard that most try to beat is a sub-10hr time. Do you hear Lisa discussing this for next year?

I’ll let her reply to that, but my sense is she mostly doesn’t discuss doing it again next year. She says next year we’re going to reverse roles and she’ll crew for me. – FC

By: Don

Don — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 14:56:37 +0000

Sharks have a week dedicated to her, she is The Hammer.

By: Frank W

Frank W — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 13:49:49 +0000

20 mpH average? 10 hrs? Are you sure Lisa wasn’t replaced by that female terminator?

By: Cyclingjimbo

Cyclingjimbo — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 02:57:07 +0000

Great write up once again, Fatty. Awesome performance, Lisa and Lindsey. Simply. Awesome.

By: Brian Ogilvie

Brian Ogilvie — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 02:14:59 +0000

As always, a great writeup. I am in awe of 200 miles in a scosh over 10 hours. Plus, kudos for working in the _Straight Man_ allusion. That’s one of my favorite novels of the last couple decades, and probably my favorite Russo (in some ways _Nobody’s Fool_ is a better novel, but as an academic, I empathize more with Lucky Hank and his hapless colleagues).

By: Corrine

Corrine — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 00:29:53 +0000

Great story! Earlier this summer I finished the Fireweed 200 with about 7000 feet of elevation gain and I was ecstatic to finish in under 12 hours (11:58 to be exact). Way to burst my bubble, Lisa! Oh wait, I was doing a time trial, and not allowed to draft. Also, I had no support team. I guess I can dream that if I drafted and had Fatty doing my support I could be that fast. . .NOT! Lisa, you are smokin’ fast! And a big congrats to Lindsey for persevering and finishing strong! You guys ROCK!!!!!

By: Bike Chick

Bike Chick — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 23:23:54 +0000

Sorry. I meant Lisa AND Lindsey. Perhaps Lindsay even more so for hanging in and not quitting despite the suckfest.

By: Bike Chick

Bike Chick — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 23:22:51 +0000

Very cool. Thanks for not leaving it on a clifhanger for days on end. Congrats to both women! Woohooo! Lisa is my new hero.