Smokey & the Bandit Extended Online Race

fidodie said:
the 2:46 + :46 is worthy of discussion - or at clarification by decree :popcorn:

I'll buy the beer for worrying more about dumb rules.
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I thought from the original race it was clarified as total time for the day counts as one - e.g. 2:46 + 0:46 = 3:32 = 3 hrs
 
rick81721 said:
I thought from the original race it was clarified as total time for the day counts as one - e.g. 2:46 + 0:46 = 3:32 = 3 hrs
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agree - although others might not.
but 2:30 + :16 in the pro division should still be 2 -

going to worry more about what beer i'm drinking tonight - don't want any donuts on the front lawn...

how 'bout those Mets?
 
2:30 + :16 is 2:46 = 3 hours = 6 points in pro, 5 in spork.

I like the word spork.
 
fidodie said:
agree - although others might not.
but 2:30 + :16 in the pro division should still be 2 -

going to worry more about what beer i'm drinking tonight - don't want any donuts on the front lawn...

how 'bout those Mets?
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Good point. even I could go out and ride for 30 minutes around the neighborhood, take a 30 minute break, do another 30 minute loop, repeat, all day long.

I'm a philly fan btw
 
fidodie said:
agree - although others might not.
but 2:30 + :16 in the pro division should still be 2 -
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based on total time for the day. Would be valid if your commute home is 15 min, hence 3 hours for the day but you want to play with the big dogs in pro. woof.
 
Actual question. Does 26mph with gusts up to 42mph count towards a wind bonus?

Another actual question. If riding into a 26mph wind drops your AVG speed to below 13mph does your ride still count?

-Jim.
 
3/6 - It is brutal out there with the wind. Literally pushing almost as hard as I could at one point into the wind. Looked down and I was doing 14.4 mph:
http://app.strava.com/activities/43402852

+2 for the ride
+1 for the wind*

* if this doesn't count as a wind bonus, then nothing outside of Tornado Valley does 😉
 
stb222 said:
based on total time for the day. Would be valid if your commute home is 15 min, hence 3 hours for the day but you want to play with the big dogs in pro. woof.
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don't have a problem with commuter or sport tacking on to round up.
seems kinda lame for pro - well for me, so i won't do it unless the tack-on is :45+ - like today is going to be 🙂 putting up the sail - should average about 30mph and have my wife pick me up in the middle of PA. 😱

ya think carmelo gave up in that game the other night? at least rory stood up and said he made a bad decision when he packed it in....joba stood there in those bugs, and didn't blink - the outcome changed his career (for the worse)

beer for tonight is saison rue
 
I had a HUGE response to all of this, but after some thinking about what is real in life and what isnt, some prayer and deep breathing, a bite of chocolate, I shortened (and reworded) my response to this:

Oh I get it about the gps and stopping time. Do you REALLY think I don’t? I am naïve sometimes, but I am not stupid. Stopping to catch my breath once in a while is one thing, what is that? 10 to 15 seconds, maybe a whopping 30? Stopping to talk bikes, eating, etc. I always take into account when reporting time.

Here’s a scenario for you: Bill, Barry, and I go ride. Three very different average speeds. The ride “should” be start to finish, of course subtracting bike bull sessions. Why should Bill be penalized because he waits for me? Or me cause I wait for Barry? We are all there riding and encouraging each other and THAT counts for something, or should anyway. This is not a physical race based on performance, this was supposed to be about motivation.

I thought this “race” was all about encouraging people to ride during a time of year that is VERY difficult to get motivated to ride. I guess I missed the point and I am sorry for that. If Bill says “hey JM lets go ride” and he wants to encourage and help me, but then leaves me flat to “beat the clock” where was the gain? There wasn’t one. In fact, he should get bonus points for helping someone.

Even in a real physical race I have been known to blow a podium shot to help another person. Because after all, that is what we are all called to do isn’t it? Help each other? While I like to compete and sometimes can be incredibly competitive, it is not the measuring stick of the value or depth of my life.

As for the gps offers from Matty and Norm: Thanks but no thanks. I have decided that now is not the time to get one as my funds are needed for other things at the moment. I realize they were free offers, but, no. And all the concern and worry is taking some of the joy out of my rides, and that is NOT a good thing.

So, Dave, feel free to remove me from the race as me being a part seems to be irking some people and I have no desire to add any aggravation to their lives. Biking should be all about joy. My biking life being resurrected has been a true blessing from God and I want to remember THAT and not whether or not I am beating someone in an online "virtual" race. I will get a gps when I find the one I WANT at the price I am comfortable paying. Remember WHY you ride and smile 😀
 
BTW, I rode today. where? how far? raining? wind? all my business. Thanks.

PS, this was typed with as much love as I could possibly feel at this moment in time.
 
Well, I thought the point was to have fun.

Anyway, check it. My GPS died and I had my friend take a picture of his clock when I started and stopped.

START:

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STOP:

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So that's like 4 points right? Bonus points for getting a celebrity to time me?
 
Norm said:
3/6 - It is brutal out there with the wind. Literally pushing almost as hard as I could at one point into the wind. Looked down and I was doing 14.4 mph:
http://app.strava.com/activities/43402852

+2 for the ride
+1 for the wind*

* if this doesn't count as a wind bonus, then nothing outside of Tornado Valley does 😉
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I'm glad someone else noticed this too ... I did a lunch ride today in the rain and wind (I'll post the Garmin for it when I get home) and every time I turned into the wind I felt like giant was pushing me backward and spitting in my face.* I kept telling myself that I was a ***** who needed to sack up and go faster, but it just wasn't happening. I have never been so happy to have a meeting force me to finish my lunch ride before 1:00.

* In the interests of full disclosure, I have never actually had a giant push me backward and spit in my face, but if I had, I imagine this is what it would feel like.
 
Disgusting ride with Jaerd Strowbridge today. Hoped to start early and avoid the rain and snow and all we did was ride during it! Stopped at Cloveberry afterwards for a coffee and when we went outside the sun was peaking through. Thanks Mother Nature.
28.3 miles in 1:50:54
 
mattybfat said:
Ugh i am dreading my commute home. I take it you WFH.
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Truth. I averaged 11mph on my ride in this morning on the 29er. If I don't have a wicked tailwind on the way home I don't think my ride will count for today 😱

-Jim.
 
Arwen's Mom said:
I had a HUGE response to all of this, but after some thinking about what is real in life and what isnt, some prayer and deep breathing, a bite of chocolate, I shortened (and reworded) my response to this:

Oh I get it about the gps and stopping time. Do you REALLY think I don’t? I am naïve sometimes, but I am not stupid. Stopping to catch my breath once in a while is one thing, what is that? 10 to 15 seconds, maybe a whopping 30? Stopping to talk bikes, eating, etc. I always take into account when reporting time.

Here’s a scenario for you: Bill, Barry, and I go ride. Three very different average speeds. The ride “should” be start to finish, of course subtracting bike bull sessions. Why should Bill be penalized because he waits for me? Or me cause I wait for Barry? We are all there riding and encouraging each other and THAT counts for something, or should anyway. This is not a physical race based on performance, this was supposed to be about motivation.

I thought this “race” was all about encouraging people to ride during a time of year that is VERY difficult to get motivated to ride. I guess I missed the point and I am sorry for that. If Bill says “hey JM lets go ride” and he wants to encourage and help me, but then leaves me flat to “beat the clock” where was the gain? There wasn’t one. In fact, he should get bonus points for helping someone.

Even in a real physical race I have been known to blow a podium shot to help another person. Because after all, that is what we are all called to do isn’t it? Help each other? While I like to compete and sometimes can be incredibly competitive, it is not the measuring stick of the value or depth of my life.

As for the gps offers from Matty and Norm: Thanks but no thanks. I have decided that now is not the time to get one as my funds are needed for other things at the moment. I realize they were free offers, but, no. And all the concern and worry is taking some of the joy out of my rides, and that is NOT a good thing.

So, Dave, feel free to remove me from the race as me being a part seems to be irking some people and I have no desire to add any aggravation to their lives. Biking should be all about joy. My biking life being resurrected has been a true blessing from God and I want to remember THAT and not whether or not I am beating someone in an online "virtual" race. I will get a gps when I find the one I WANT at the price I am comfortable paying. Remember WHY you ride and smile 😀
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I am very surprised at how serious people are starting to take this... It's kinda missing the point. Nobody is winning any money or even bragging rights here... What would there any motivation to try to cheat? Even if someone plays a little fast and loose with their stats it's really on them and it will only reflect on how they chose to focus their effort while biking. Some do it to get some fresh air and get off the couch, some do it to be social and some do it to train and win real races come spring. I thought that the point of having a sport and pro categories made an attempt at separating these groups.
 
Norm said:
Well, I thought the point was to have fun.

Anyway, check it. My GPS died and I had my friend take a picture of his clock when I started and stopped.

START:

flavt.jpg


STOP:

flavaflav.jpg


So that's like 4 points right? Bonus points for getting a celebrity to time me?
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pooriggy said:
AM, maybe u should get this instead of a garmin?
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6pts. waaaaaaaa i rode my bike in the wind. Pro class should be straight up time. None of this bonus crap. We don't need no stinkin bonus.
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/281217655
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Sorry but these really made me laugh out loud. So AM has been offered free devices and still refuses go figure? Did you not read that article or not? I am an angry SSer case and point, I haven't touched a geared bike in months. I have issues and know this, I have no cure for cancer or world peace. Don't get to caught up in the drama, I am just helping you move to the next level. Take the offer on the GPS, it's awesome to watch your progress. I promise this unit works well for tracking your results on strava which is free also.

Hugs and kisses Mattyb
 
1hr 56 min /25.59 miles
4 points

I got a GPS😀

Crazy wind and rain, maybe a Single Speed was a wrong choice today.

Paved and dirt roads were on the menu tonight.

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/281264990

Do you want a free boat? You can put it in this lake.:hmmm:

Bike computer-26.42miles 13.5 mph avg.
Garmin- 25.59 miles 13.2 mph avg.
 

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Ok so since AM doesn't want the free GPS, is there a regular who rides and posts here who wants it? I'll make that offer to anyone else who is following along. Manny doesn't count because I know he'll just try to eBay it.
 
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