Comments on: 100 (+8) Miles of Nowhere Race Report: NASCAR Race Track Edition, by Don Buttram

By: Eddie S. Ross

Eddie S. Ross — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 09:37:02 +0000

Really amazing! I’ve enjoyed the race from first to last. Thanks for sharing :)

By: Randy Fry

Randy Fry — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 21:06:16 +0000

The event was unlike anything I had ever heard of. It took the mental part of completing a century to a new level for me. Going in I had completed 2 centuries in my 6 month cycling career. My mind told me I would be able to go much faster with less effort than cycling city streets or county roads and highways. Physically I was was right. Mentally…not so much.

Things I loved about the event:
1) The name: “100 Miles of Nowhere”
2) The venue: Lebanon I-44 Speedway
3) The hype: Don did a fantastic job of promotion and recognition
4) The afternoon temperature
5) Not having to worry about cars, semis, and pedestrians
6) Not having to worry about climbing huge hills
7) Not having to worry about maintenance issues
8) Not having to worry about running out of sustenance
9) The atmosphere
10) The excitement
11) All the shiny bikes
12) All the colorful cycling outfits
13) A drone
14) Photographers
15) Never having to ride totally alone
16) The goody bag we got in the mail
17) Knowing that everyone there gets cycling

By: Don

Don — Thu, 24 Nov 2016 01:43:25 +0000

@leroy – Thanks for your words of support. I truly enjoy your dog’s reports. Come join us next year, and bring your dog.
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By: Don

Don — Thu, 24 Nov 2016 01:41:39 +0000

@Alistair T. – Thanks for being there. You’re a great friend.

By: Don

Don — Thu, 24 Nov 2016 01:40:15 +0000

@Alister – England! I will make a special “Long Distance Award” for you. Thanks for the kind words.
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By: JRLand

JRLand — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 21:38:36 +0000

Perfect! Excellent Job!

By: Alistair

Alistair — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 15:14:21 +0000

Don: I had a lot of fun doing the ride. Looking forward to next year. Thanks for organizing it and recognizing Nessa and Charles’s inspirational achievments.

By: leroy

leroy — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 14:51:43 +0000

Wow, I’m sorry I missed this!

I don’t mean to brag, but this 100 MoN event plays to my strengths.

According to my dog, on my best days, my riding is in the pits.

Actually, he said “is the pits,” but it would be churlish to tell a talking dog he misspoke.

Congratulations on a great event!

By: Alister

Alister — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 11:39:16 +0000

Don, that is incredible.

Fantastic idea, fantastic spirit, and … Just wow!

Now I’m wondering how realistic it is for me next year to load the bike bag on a plane from England and come and ride laps in a NASCAR speedway!

By: Don

Don — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 01:51:42 +0000

@kate, You’re too kind. Thank you, you do your fair share of community building as well. See ya soon.