Test of Metal - Page 2

brian · 06-24-2003, 04:07 AM

the hills were what did me in. I've got scratches on my arms from passing people through bushes. I think I passed about 50 people on the Rip and the Plunge but flatted and about half of them got by me again.

I was in the Freeride cat. but barely. I don't think 31lbs is a freeride bike anymore. At least 35+ lbs should be more like.

Zedbra · 06-24-2003, 05:39 AM

Congrats on finishing! I was there, chearing you on at the Plunge.

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Originally posted by thedude

Have you done the race before or other XC epics?

For your comments you have now inherited bad freeride karma.

Maybe check out some other posts LeeLau has put up. I have never met the man, but his biking stories inspire me. By the sounds of it (and don't shoot me if I'm wrong) but he rides more frequently, and more epics than I even want to think about. I get cramps at the thoughts of some of his rides he's mentioned. I hope when I'm his age (no offence, but I'm grinnin) I'm in half of his shape, and have all his passion for riding.

I just figured if I was gonna dish props to you, I'd send some to LeeLau as well. I need that heeling karma to come my way....

LeeLau · 06-24-2003, 06:13 AM

Too late! I went for a ride and flailed on all the skinnies. After I read my original post, I cringed as it did sound really harsh. Gotta think before hitting the reply key.

The last Test of Metal I did was probably the race that made me quit. I had three flats; broke my chain; blew up on Lava Flow Hill and when I got to the top of the Ring Creek Rip, Chad Miles - the winner - was coming into the finishing stretch. Ooohh that hurt.

The worst thing was getting jammed up in the Plunge behind all the guys in the T-shirts and camelbacks. I was PISSEED and they kept walking the corners and wouldn't freaking let me pass.

Then I remembered that I was behind them. Double ooohhh that hurt.

That's what your story reminded me of; the thrill of passing people in tight corners.

If you ever want to do something fun, come up to Squish in Halloween and do the Lunar Enduro - Made in the Shade at night!

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Originally posted by thedude
Hey LeeLau,

Sorry man, I just took your comments as a bash to my finish time.

Later,

thedude

can you feel the karma coming back?

LeeLau · 06-24-2003, 06:15 AM

You are too kind. My days of competitive racing are far behind.

I will get up to Squish and have you school me on Mrs Wiggles bum. I can show you how to do a double back flip of the teeter on Roadside Attraction.

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Originally posted by Zedbra
Maybe check out some other posts LeeLau has put up. I have never met the man, but his biking stories inspire me. By the sounds of it (and don't shoot me if I'm wrong) but he rides more frequently, and more epics than I even want to think about. I get cramps at the thoughts of some of his rides he's mentioned. I hope when I'm his age (no offence, but I'm grinnin) I'm in half of his shape, and have all his passion for riding.

Ned · 06-24-2003, 06:22 AM

C'mon Lee, surely you gots a box of breathe rite strips tucked away in the bike bag

Jeff M · 06-24-2003, 06:24 AM

I did the test last year, toughest race I've ever done by FAR. Props for pulling through and finishing. I had a similar thing happen just coming out of the powerhouse plunge. I stood up to power on the gravel road and my legs just seized up, by far the worst cramps I've ever had. I just coasted over to the side of the road and fell over. After a couple minutes I managed to get going again but man was it ever painful. Crumpit woods, which is otherwise a great ride, just seemed to go on forever. My hands were killing me in that section, in hindsight my bike set-up (hardtail, air fork pumped up hard, 2.1 tires at 55 psi) was not the hot ticket for such a race. I was really glad to finish though, it definatly feels good to cross that finish line. My time was four hours and two minutes.

LeeLau · 06-24-2003, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ned
C'mon Lee, surely you gots a box of breathe rite strips tucked away in the bike bag

It'll take a lot more than that Ned. Sometimes I wish I still had it but nah... I'd just rather ride for myself now

bullit_kid · 06-24-2003, 06:36 AM

Hmm .. Im really thinking about doing it next year ..

this sounds like fun, ill prolly die, as i dont have an xc bike right now ...

freerider guy · 06-24-2003, 08:42 AM

Sounds like fun I wanna try!!! I probly will next year but then I have to train (oh the humanity!!!!) Whatever I'll ride to the top of the fire road lots and it will also be the end of the school xc year so it should work out. I can't wait.

Zedbra · 06-24-2003, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LeeLau
If you ever want to do something fun, come up to Squish in Halloween and do the Lunar Enduro - Made in the Shade at night!

Now that sounds like fun! More details, please. Where does this start/finish?

LeeLau · 06-24-2003, 07:44 PM

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Originally posted by Zedbra
Now that sounds like fun! More details, please. Where does this start/finish?

Loop is about 20 - 25 minutes; Sorca shelter - > Ed's Bypass -> Robs -> Cliffs - > shelter. Goes from 12.30 to 6.30 at Halloween. Sorry not Made in the Shade. That's been the course for last 3 years but it can change. Usually an announcement is sent out on the sorca list

theoriginalhardcore · 06-24-2003, 07:48 PM

bunny has an awsome avator

theoriginalhardcore · 06-24-2003, 07:50 PM

woops i dont know how to spell it but u all know what i mean

Zedbra · 06-24-2003, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LeeLau
Loop is about 20 - 25 minutes; Sorca shelter - > Ed's Bypass -> Robs -> Cliffs - > shelter. Goes from 12.30 to 6.30 at Halloween. Sorry not Made in the Shade. That's been the course for last 3 years but it can change. Usually an announcement is sent out on the sorca list

So, its solo raced, or team raced? My lights dont last that long.. I'll wait till I get my SORCA email.

brian · 06-24-2003, 08:46 PM

It goes on Oct 25th this year. Usually 2-8 so the last few laps are in the dark.

06-24-2003, 04:07 AM	#16
brian Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: North Vancouver Posts: 2,885 Rep Power: 1804305	the hills were what did me in. I've got scratches on my arms from passing people through bushes. I think I passed about 50 people on the Rip and the Plunge but flatted and about half of them got by me again. I was in the Freeride cat. but barely. I don't think 31lbs is a freeride bike anymore. At least 35+ lbs should be more like. __________________ "We've been attacked by the intelligent, educated segment of the culture"

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Ned Harummpphhh Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: WA/BC Posts: 1,275 Rep Power: 330206	C'mon Lee, surely you gots a box of breathe rite strips tucked away in the bike bag __________________ Ride More Bitch Less

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freerider guy Hack Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: N.Van Posts: 2,867 Rep Power: 29407	Sounds like fun I wanna try!!! I probly will next year but then I have to train (oh the humanity!!!!) Whatever I'll ride to the top of the fire road lots and it will also be the end of the school xc year so it should work out. I can't wait. __________________ www.nsmba.bc.ca www.imba.com/canada www.endlessbiking.com

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brian Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: North Vancouver Posts: 2,885 Rep Power: 1804305	It goes on Oct 25th this year. Usually 2-8 so the last few laps are in the dark. __________________ "We've been attacked by the intelligent, educated segment of the culture"

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06-24-2003, 06:24 AM	#21
Jeff M Biker Fox Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,119 Rep Power: 112868	I did the test last year, toughest race I've ever done by FAR. Props for pulling through and finishing. I had a similar thing happen just coming out of the powerhouse plunge. I stood up to power on the gravel road and my legs just seized up, by far the worst cramps I've ever had. I just coasted over to the side of the road and fell over. After a couple minutes I managed to get going again but man was it ever painful. Crumpit woods, which is otherwise a great ride, just seemed to go on forever. My hands were killing me in that section, in hindsight my bike set-up (hardtail, air fork pumped up hard, 2.1 tires at 55 psi) was not the hot ticket for such a race. I was really glad to finish though, it definatly feels good to cross that finish line. My time was four hours and two minutes.

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bullit_kid ... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: somewhere Posts: 4,251 Rep Power: 2117	Hmm .. Im really thinking about doing it next year .. this sounds like fun, ill prolly die, as i dont have an xc bike right now ...

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theoriginalhardcore surrey pride Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: surrey Posts: 1,108 Rep Power: 11	bunny has an awsome avator

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