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Post by timothyw on May 2, 2009 16:55:59 GMT -8
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Post by Mike S on May 3, 2009 8:15:12 GMT -8
Yeah you should do it Tim. I think a few other guys are going over there. Scott B is going. And I bet you could talk Alan into driving out there. It's a great race. Lot's of CLIMBING on the road race.
I would race it if I had my racing mojo, but that's not going to happen.
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Post by aj1152 on May 4, 2009 9:03:47 GMT -8
I'm in, but I want to carpool and split hotel with a couple people. Does anyone know of a good backyard or garage we can sleep in?... 3 Races - Two Days - Points Format - $10,000 prize listCost: - Omnium Registration - $60 by May 6; After May 6 - $70 To be eligible for Omnium prizes you must START all three events. - Individual events - Criterium $20, Road Race $25, Time Trial $15. Add $10 late fee to each event after May 6 Register: Online at www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1700144 Deadline for online registration is May 13 Mail-in registration must be postmarked by May 6 and check payable to: Wenatchee Valley Velo, P.O. 1991, Wenatchee, WA 98807. Check-in/Packet pickup Friday night from 6:00 to 8:30 PM at: Red Lion Hotel, 201 N. Wenatchee Ave., Wenatchee (509) 663-0711 Day of event registration available for Kids race and Citizen race only. |
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Post by DaleP on May 4, 2009 12:12:26 GMT -8
I'm in, but I want to carpool and split hotel with a couple people. Does anyone know of a good backyard or garage we can sleep in?... Alan, do not worry about lodging that you will have to pay for. Try public intoxication or urination once you get to Wenatchee. Free Room with meals included will be yours if you are lucky enough to get caught. Might be tough to post bond on the second morning though, with reapeat offenses. |
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Post by aj1152 on May 4, 2009 15:44:04 GMT -8
Not a bad idea, Dale. But I wonder what my suitemates would think of a guy with shaved legs...
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Post by DaleP on May 4, 2009 18:24:38 GMT -8
Not a bad idea, Dale. But I wonder what my suitemates would think of a guy with shaved legs... Had not thought of that...no doubt in this case, you would be far better off to pony up for a room at a motel rather than spending two sleepless nights fearing for your safety. |
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Post by aj1152 on May 5, 2009 8:19:11 GMT -8
Camping in Wenatchee is a GO!:
From Mike Sirott:
I’m in for a road trip. The trailer will be “livable” by then. We’ve got a heater, stove, Dale’s shower, ice chest, DVD player, EZ-up, tables, and a mattress. Alan will find a campground Friday night and Saturday night, but we'll all drink some beer, everyone can do their little race thing, and I’ll go for some nice rides. Between the trailer and the EZ-up we can probably be comfortable with 3 people.
Does anyone have some camping equipment (e.g. tent, sleeping bags) that they'd be willing to loan us?
Who else is in?
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Post by timothyw on May 5, 2009 8:40:53 GMT -8
Pretty sure i am doing the road race. plan on the road trip without me but i will show up Sunday morning. If i do get out of the wedding reception, i am in for the whole thing.  |
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Post by timothyw on May 19, 2009 20:42:26 GMT -8
Race day was sunny and warm; the course, 2000 some feet climbing each of the 33 miles lap. Here's a photo report of the Wenatchee Omnium 2009 road race portion: Here's Scott B. working hard to the finish line.  Some hanging out at the finish line after the finish...catching up with my breath obviously...  Wanna see some suffering? I present you Alan, at the feed zone, lap 2.  And there he is again, riding away into the hills.  More of Mike serving fellow riders at the feed zone...hard working man.  |
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Post by Mike S on May 19, 2009 21:07:45 GMT -8
Yeah it was exhausting. Thanks for the pics.
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Post by Tom M on May 19, 2009 22:35:25 GMT -8
Thanks for the pics and commentary, Tim! |
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Post by Mike S on May 20, 2009 21:13:52 GMT -8
It would have been nice to use one of these as forum background; I just don't see one where anyone is having any fun.
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Post by aj1152 on May 21, 2009 6:02:11 GMT -8
On the contrary, I was having tons of fun! In fact, I was so exhausted and thirsty that I'd gone to Happy Town a few miles before that picture was taken. Unfortunately for me, though, it turns out that the mayor of Happy Town has raised taxes, cut off water to everyone, and installed endless miles of deep, dark, black tunnels lined with desperation. I hate Happy Town.
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