Comments on: 2016 Rockwell Relay Race Report, Part 13: Allies http://www.fatcyclist.com/2016/07/27/2016-rockwell-relay-race-report-part-13-allies/ 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: Jeff Dieffenbach http://www.fatcyclist.com/2016/07/27/2016-rockwell-relay-race-report-part-13-allies/comment-page-1/#comment-669497 Jeff Dieffenbach Thu, 28 Jul 2016 18:34:44 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2016/07/27/2016-rockwell-relay-race-report-part-13-allies/#comment-669497 Lindsey = Vanguard Ben = Counterweight Lindsey = Vanguard
Ben = Counterweight

]]> By: Tom in Albany http://www.fatcyclist.com/2016/07/27/2016-rockwell-relay-race-report-part-13-allies/comment-page-1/#comment-669495 Tom in Albany Thu, 28 Jul 2016 13:52:45 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2016/07/27/2016-rockwell-relay-race-report-part-13-allies/#comment-669495 FC, I think it is time to come up with nicknames for the niece and nephew-in-law. After all, they've done all kinds of racing and riding with you! FC, I think it is time to come up with nicknames for the niece and nephew-in-law. After all, they’ve done all kinds of racing and riding with you!

]]> By: MattC http://www.fatcyclist.com/2016/07/27/2016-rockwell-relay-race-report-part-13-allies/comment-page-1/#comment-669493 MattC Thu, 28 Jul 2016 04:26:49 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2016/07/27/2016-rockwell-relay-race-report-part-13-allies/#comment-669493 Great continuing RR report Fatty, and thanks so much for your fundraising plans...I'll be ready in Dec for your Grand Slam! (I already donated a bike to Carlos's page cuz I need to share the love...way to go Carlos!) Great continuing RR report Fatty, and thanks so much for your fundraising plans…I’ll be ready in Dec for your Grand Slam! (I already donated a bike to Carlos’s page cuz I need to share the love…way to go Carlos!)

]]> By: Jon http://www.fatcyclist.com/2016/07/27/2016-rockwell-relay-race-report-part-13-allies/comment-page-1/#comment-669492 Jon Wed, 27 Jul 2016 23:24:51 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2016/07/27/2016-rockwell-relay-race-report-part-13-allies/#comment-669492 And here I thought the "Who's in Front?" bit would turn into an Abbott and Costello act. I am impressed of the lack of drama and great rides on today's edition. And here I thought the “Who’s in Front?” bit would turn into an Abbott and Costello act. I am impressed of the lack of drama and great rides on today’s edition.

]]> By: Corrine http://www.fatcyclist.com/2016/07/27/2016-rockwell-relay-race-report-part-13-allies/comment-page-1/#comment-669491 Corrine Wed, 27 Jul 2016 19:53:22 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2016/07/27/2016-rockwell-relay-race-report-part-13-allies/#comment-669491 Is it just me, or is it confusing keeping track of which team member goes with which team. It doesn't really matter I guess since Team Fatty and the 50+ guys are out in front. Can't wait to hear more. I say that every installment. And I mean it. And so glad that the 100 MoN is going to happen again. I've already been thinking about what I'm going to do this year. I'm back in shape and riding longer distances after my knee replacement surgery and now I have a reputation to uphold from last year since davidH gave me the honorary Noodle award. <blockquote>It's not just you. I'll update today's post to reflect who is who in which team, ok? Thanks for the idea! - FC</blockquote> Is it just me, or is it confusing keeping track of which team member goes with which team. It doesn’t really matter I guess since Team Fatty and the 50+ guys are out in front. Can’t wait to hear more. I say that every installment. And I mean it.
And so glad that the 100 MoN is going to happen again. I’ve already been thinking about what I’m going to do this year. I’m back in shape and riding longer distances after my knee replacement surgery and now I have a reputation to uphold from last year since davidH gave me the honorary Noodle award.

It’s not just you. I’ll update today’s post to reflect who is who in which team, ok? Thanks for the idea! – FC

]]> By: Jim Tolar http://www.fatcyclist.com/2016/07/27/2016-rockwell-relay-race-report-part-13-allies/comment-page-1/#comment-669490 Jim Tolar Wed, 27 Jul 2016 18:35:22 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2016/07/27/2016-rockwell-relay-race-report-part-13-allies/#comment-669490 Fatty, First, does the end to this post sound ominous, or is it just me? Second, your mention of the 3600 feet of climbing in your upcoming leg finally gives me a comparison point to riding I have done. I rode the Courage Classic last weekend with a friend. This was my first introduction to riding at altitude and to climbing (I've pretty much only ever biked in Phoenix). Our two days of riding were each 43 miles with 3600+ feet of climbing. On day one, it was up and back over Vail Pass. I represented Friends of Fatty on day one (image included). jt [img]https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13697097_10210208655000579_8257082740761055102_n.jpg?oh=271859967a613a9dc24dc76ffd67bf49&oe=5835B6E9[/img] <blockquote>And you wore the 100MoN jersey. Awesome! And congrats. - FC</blockquote> Fatty,
First, does the end to this post sound ominous, or is it just me?
Second, your mention of the 3600 feet of climbing in your upcoming leg finally gives me a comparison point to riding I have done. I rode the Courage Classic last weekend with a friend. This was my first introduction to riding at altitude and to climbing (I’ve pretty much only ever biked in Phoenix). Our two days of riding were each 43 miles with 3600+ feet of climbing. On day one, it was up and back over Vail Pass. I represented Friends of Fatty on day one (image included).
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And you wore the 100MoN jersey. Awesome! And congrats. – FC

]]> By: Jeff Dieffenbach http://www.fatcyclist.com/2016/07/27/2016-rockwell-relay-race-report-part-13-allies/comment-page-1/#comment-669489 Jeff Dieffenbach Wed, 27 Jul 2016 18:31:44 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2016/07/27/2016-rockwell-relay-race-report-part-13-allies/#comment-669489 And, while we're all waiting for installment 67 of R^4, anyone who cares what I think about the Rules can see my treatment of 26-33 here. https://dieffenbike.wordpress.com/2016/07/24/the-rules-26-33/ <blockquote>You're doing nice work here, Jeff. But reading your post today, it occurs to me what really bothers me about these "rules." Which is, many of them aren't even rules. Like #9, for example — one of your favorites, and something with which I completely agree: You're a badass if you're out riding in bad weather. True. No argument, except...it's not a rule. It's an observation. Quite possibly an axiom. But it's not a rule. A rule is something you can obey. There's just nothing to obey here. How can I trust a self-appointed rulemaker if the rulemaker can't be trusted to even bother to consistently create rules in a list called "The Rules?" How about THIS for a rule: "A list called 'The Rules' must be an ACTUAL LIST OF RULES." See? That can be obeyed. And furthermore, it SHOULD be obeyed. In short, this is a haphazard list of rules, observations, assertions and pet peeves. I despise it. - FC</blockquote> And, while we’re all waiting for installment 67 of R^4, anyone who cares what I think about the Rules can see my treatment of 26-33 here.
https://dieffenbike.wordpress.com/2016/07/24/the-rules-26-33/

You’re doing nice work here, Jeff. But reading your post today, it occurs to me what really bothers me about these “rules.” Which is, many of them aren’t even rules. Like #9, for example — one of your favorites, and something with which I completely agree: You’re a badass if you’re out riding in bad weather. True. No argument, except…it’s not a rule. It’s an observation. Quite possibly an axiom. But it’s not a rule. A rule is something you can obey. There’s just nothing to obey here. How can I trust a self-appointed rulemaker if the rulemaker can’t be trusted to even bother to consistently create rules in a list called “The Rules?” How about THIS for a rule: “A list called ‘The Rules’ must be an ACTUAL LIST OF RULES.” See? That can be obeyed. And furthermore, it SHOULD be obeyed.

In short, this is a haphazard list of rules, observations, assertions and pet peeves. I despise it. – FC

]]> By: MattC http://www.fatcyclist.com/2016/07/27/2016-rockwell-relay-race-report-part-13-allies/comment-page-1/#comment-669488 MattC Wed, 27 Jul 2016 18:17:39 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2016/07/27/2016-rockwell-relay-race-report-part-13-allies/#comment-669488 Hey Fatty, a serious question (pertaining to yesterdays post...sorry) if you please…you mentioned you plan on doing 3 fundraisers this year…can you say at this point if one of them will be for WBR? (I’m only asking as I have very limited $, and they are the one charity I save for every year now that you’ve gotten me hooked on them). If not then I will add my $ to them now while it’s still matched (the month of July). OK..back to the RR comments. Thanks! <blockquote>Thanks for your question. The answer is yes. Specifically, here's what I plan to do this year, fundraiser-wise: 1. NICA Voting-Style Contest (happening now) 2. 100 Miles of Nowhere for Camp Kesem (planning now, more info soon) 3. Grand Slam for WBR (happens in December during fundraising-match period) - FC</blockquote> Hey Fatty, a serious question (pertaining to yesterdays post…sorry) if you please…you mentioned you plan on doing 3 fundraisers this year…can you say at this point if one of them will be for WBR? (I’m only asking as I have very limited $, and they are the one charity I save for every year now that you’ve gotten me hooked on them). If not then I will add my $ to them now while it’s still matched (the month of July).

OK..back to the RR comments. Thanks!

Thanks for your question. The answer is yes. Specifically, here’s what I plan to do this year, fundraiser-wise:

1. NICA Voting-Style Contest (happening now)
2. 100 Miles of Nowhere for Camp Kesem (planning now, more info soon)
3. Grand Slam for WBR (happens in December during fundraising-match period)

- FC

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