Ultra Cyclist

londonlivvy
londonlivvy Posts: 644
edited April 2010 in Commuting chat
This guy is properly, properly nuts.
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/05/sport ... wanted=all

But insanity's probably a good solution for escaping the pain. Why anyone would even enter RAAM entirely escapes me...
http://minxcompendium.blogspot.com/

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  • Alinshearah
    Alinshearah Posts: 339
    The guy is A1 crazy
  • kelsen
    kelsen Posts: 2,003
    Great article. Frightening and inspiring at the same time!
  • Rich158
    Rich158 Posts: 2,348
    Why is it crazy, if I was offered a place on a team tomorow I'd jump at the chance. Just think of the miles :wink:

    The guy is nuts to do it solo, but what an inspiration. You only ever find out what the body can tolerate by pushing it to extremes, and it's at those extremities that cycling becomes extremely cathartic in my experience
    pain is temporary, the glory of beating your mates to the top of the hill lasts forever.....................

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  • tailwindhome
    tailwindhome Posts: 19,364
    An Ultra Cycling event was held in Ireland last year.

    The 'Race Around Ireland' was a 1350 mile lap of the Island taking in all the lamdmarks of Irish Cycling

    It was won by Joe Barr who came out of retirement to raise funds for the NI Cancer Fund for Children.

    The BBC made a programme about the race which is well worth a watch if you have half an hour to spare

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_s ... 399888.stm

    They are currently planning this years race and I believe entries are being taken. This includes teams

    http://www.racearoundireland.com/route.asp
    “New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!
  • Rich158
    Rich158 Posts: 2,348
    I've seen that TWH, unfortunately I don't have the time this year :cry:
    pain is temporary, the glory of beating your mates to the top of the hill lasts forever.....................

    Revised FCN - 2
  • downfader
    downfader Posts: 3,686
    Amazing.

    Saw a dosumentary on ITV4 about a Brit who entered the RAAM, at the end of the race he was wearing a home made neck brace to alleviate his pain. Epic race.
  • gert_lush
    gert_lush Posts: 634
    I Love RAAM, try and keep up to date with it on the website each year, I just love the solo competitors, 3k in 8 days, love it! Totally insane.

    Having said that I agree with with Rich I would jump at the chance to be part of a 4 man team, would be amazing.

    Sir Steve Redgrave is having a bash at this year in an 8 man team

    Glad Jure robic isn't part of the stats page, with an average of 28,000 miles a year even Will3 ITB and Running man would have to really extend the commute!
    FCN 8 mainly
    FCN 4 sometimes
  • stuaff
    stuaff Posts: 1,736
    My LBS are supporting a two man team in this year's RAAM, raising money for two charities. Shameless plug for a worthy cause:
    http://velocitybikes.co.uk/index.asp?upid=77&msid=76
    Dahon Speed Pro TT; Trek Portland
    Viner Magnifica '08 ; Condor Squadra
    LeJOG in aid of the Royal British Legion. Please sponsor me at http://www.bmycharity.com/stuaffleck2011
  • gert_lush
    gert_lush Posts: 634
    Team SCR for RAAM 2011?

    costs about $30,000 - $50,000 apparently to get a team of 8-10 people and quite a few support vehicles across the country :shock: :shock:
    FCN 8 mainly
    FCN 4 sometimes
  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    I don't understand what the M in RAAM stands for...

    It's Race Across America, so surely it should be RAA?

    And yes, the guy's a nutter. Impressive, but a nutter.
    FCN 7/1
    Viner Maxima, Tifosi CK7, Giant Bowery, Old commuter.
  • gert_lush
    gert_lush Posts: 634
    I think they just wanted to shorten it something sheepy instead of RAA which sounds a bit laa de daa :D
    FCN 8 mainly
    FCN 4 sometimes
  • downfader
    downfader Posts: 3,686
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    I don't understand what the M in RAAM stands for...

    It's Race Across America, so surely it should be RAA?

    And yes, the guy's a nutter. Impressive, but a nutter.

    "M" is for "mental" imo :lol:
  • tailwindhome
    tailwindhome Posts: 19,364
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    I don't understand what the M in RAAM stands for...

    It's Race Across America, so surely it should be RAA?

    And yes, the guy's a nutter. Impressive, but a nutter.

    AM is sort for America

    As in TransAM and Pan Am
    “New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!

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