MFP LaVuelta Signup/Discussion Thread
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Team FDS has a sweet well balanced pie for distance... Everybody is pulling hard for the team... Thant and who doesn't want to be part of the legendary Team FDS???0
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Team FDS is pretty well stacked with some big time riders. What's up with that? ;-)
And Omega ParmaHam has 2 of the top 3 for distance...
I try and base the teams as far as possible on prior performance, allowing for any "advance notices" that some "big hitters" may give (like being out of the game for half the last week on a stag-do, or moving house in the third week of the challenge for example)...
Taking the top 10 riders - theres either 2 or 3 riders from each team in there. That's pretty much as even as I can make it, whilst still allowing people to have some say in their race number/team.
The real secret to TeamFDS doing well at the moment though, is that everyone is knocking in good distances, not just a couple of members. Probably because Jason is doing a load of pestering people behind the scenes :laugh:0 -
Life gets in the way occasionally for some of us as well.
I ended up working late yesterday and it was one of those things that was not planned and could not be avoided!
Hang in there team #4 i have some decent rides planned for this weekend.0 -
Stage 8 is the longest stage of the Vuelta 2014; 207km. We'll need some commitment from all riders in the challenge tomorrow!0
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It is with heavy heart that I think I need to drop out of the Vuelta, in the hopes that TBY has a backup who's been waiting in the wings to step up and help out Team Omega ParmaHam.
I've been experiencing abdominal issues over the past two weeks and my doc has put me on a complete liquid diet and no riding until a firm diagnosis is made - which could be another week while waiting on Insurance to approve a CT Scan
Nothing like getting sick right before a long holiday weekend
Sorry Team OmegaParmaHam, and good luck!0 -
Sorry to hear that... Take it easy & get well soon!It is with heavy heart that I think I need to drop out of the Vuelta, in the hopes that TBY has a backup who's been waiting in the wings to step up and help out Team Omega ParmaHam.
I've been experiencing abdominal issues over the past two weeks and my doc has put me on a complete liquid diet and no riding until a firm diagnosis is made - which could be another week while waiting on Insurance to approve a CT Scan Nothing like getting sick right before a long holiday weekend
Sorry Team OmegaParmaHam, and good luck!0 -
Stage 8 is the longest stage of the Vuelta 2014; 207km. We'll need some commitment from all riders in the challenge tomorrow!
I'll do what I can on breaks but I'm on a 72 hour shift at the veterinary ER so I'll get what I can.0 -
It is with heavy heart that I think I need to drop out of the Vuelta, in the hopes that TBY has a backup who's been waiting in the wings to step up and help out Team Omega ParmaHam.
I've been experiencing abdominal issues over the past two weeks and my doc has put me on a complete liquid diet and no riding until a firm diagnosis is made - which could be another week while waiting on Insurance to approve a CT Scan Nothing like getting sick right before a long holiday weekend
Sorry Team OmegaParmaHam, and good luck!
Wow, that really bites. If you don't have your health, you don't have anything so take care of yourself and we will see you on the next challenge.
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It is with heavy heart that I think I need to drop out of the Vuelta, in the hopes that TBY has a backup who's been waiting in the wings to step up and help out Team Omega ParmaHam.
I've been experiencing abdominal issues over the past two weeks and my doc has put me on a complete liquid diet and no riding until a firm diagnosis is made - which could be another week while waiting on Insurance to approve a CT Scan Nothing like getting sick right before a long holiday weekend
Sorry Team OmegaParmaHam, and good luck!
Sorry to hear you are experiencing health problems - get yourself well and healthy, never mind some wierd english guy's stupid challenges.
As to the substitutes, well, I'm afraid thats a no-no - after the farce during the Giro this year, I instituted a "no substitutions after the roll-out of stage 1" rule... It's a tough one, and no mistake, but ultimately, i'm sure all your team-mates will agree that the most important thing is your health, and, as other teams have done in the past, the remaining riders just have to pull a little harder.
If you do get the doctors all clear before the end of the challenge, and you feel up to riding, drop me a PM - but I really think you should leave it to your team-mates in this case.
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Took all my breaks for the day in one shot and got in a 50K ride at 4:30 AM. It's like really black at 4:30 AM! Glad I had lights. OK Team 1. Let's hit it hard this weekend and show we are a force to be reckoned with on this challenge!
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Took all my breaks for the day in one shot and got in a 50K ride at 4:30 AM. It's like really black at 4:30 AM! Glad I had lights. OK Team 1. Let's hit it hard this weekend and show we are a force to be reckoned with on this challenge!
4 riders, longest stage of the Vuelta in the bag - now if the other 5 get stuck in all their rides are gravy....0 -
It is with heavy heart that I think I need to drop out of the Vuelta, in the hopes that TBY has a backup who's been waiting in the wings to step up and help out Team Omega ParmaHam.
I've been experiencing abdominal issues over the past two weeks and my doc has put me on a complete liquid diet and no riding until a firm diagnosis is made - which could be another week while waiting on Insurance to approve a CT Scan Nothing like getting sick right before a long holiday weekend
Sorry Team OmegaParmaHam, and good luck!
No worries at all. The other Parma Hamsters have got your back As everyone has said, the main thing is to get well and only start riding again when the doc gives you the green light. 0 -
Hi Team FDS & the all mighty organiser TBY - I'll be away to Taiwan with my bike 3-15 Sep . Will try to update the stats the best I can - depends on the internet access.
Ride lots & ride safe everyone!0 -
Hi Team FDS & the all mighty organiser TBY - I'll be away to Taiwan with my bike 3-15 Sep . Will try to update the stats the best I can - depends on the internet access.
Ride lots & ride safe everyone!
Worst case, if you can at least get the rides into Strava, I'll do the rest Karan.0 -
Hi Team FDS & the all mighty organiser TBY - I'll be away to Taiwan with my bike 3-15 Sep . Will try to update the stats the best I can - depends on the internet access.
Ride lots & ride safe everyone!
Worst case, if you can at least get the rides into Strava, I'll do the rest Karan.
That will be great if you can help me out with the numbers Mark! Should be no problem to get the rides into Strava :drinker:0 -
Team FDS is pretty well stacked with some big time riders. What's up with that? ;-)
The real secret to TeamFDS doing well at the moment though, is that everyone is knocking in good distances, not just a couple of members. Probably because Jason is doing a load of pestering people behind the scenes :laugh:
LOL! I've been pretty subdued from my usual nutty self but it's very pleasing to see the team pie chart where everyone apart from one beast has put in a good team average, I love it when a plan comes together.... 0 -
It is a really great team... I'm amazed at how balanced our pie charts are both distance and elevation. Go TEAM GO!!!0
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TeamFDS is right-royally kicking *kitten*!0
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Well, managed to give myself a real nasty knock to the head yesterday and have given myself a concussion. Won't be able to touch a bike for a while, having a hard enough time without dizziness just standing right now. =/0
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Well, managed to give myself a real nasty knock to the head yesterday and have given myself a concussion. Won't be able to touch a bike for a while, having a hard enough time without dizziness just standing right now. =/
Ouch! How did you do that? It wasn't after drinking Moose Milk for an October fest warm up was it? 0 -
Ouch! How did you do that? It wasn't after drinking Moose Milk for an October fest warm up was it?
Haha, I wish. Nothing quite as glamorous I'm afraid and more embarassing. I was bringing a bouncy castle to my little girls friends birthday party and went to get it out of the shed and the blower fell off the top shelf while I was bringing the castle part off. Bonk! Pretty much an instant goose egg.0 -
Team Pastana
Massive apologies for my lack of rides last week - combination of weather and life getting in the way in the week, and then a weekend away.
This week however I shall be pulling a bit more weight. Out tomorrow straight from work so no ride then, but ALL BEING WELL (as I am a little cursed) I should be able to ride Wednesday to Friday and even get another weekend ride in on Saturday :-) Unfortunately not Sunday as got church then a band concert then out for mum's birthday.
I need to increase my chunk of the pie...so watch this space!0 -
Wow, Team FDS already on their second lap!! Amazing teamwork, chapeau!!0
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Ouch! How did you do that? It wasn't after drinking Moose Milk for an October fest warm up was it?
Haha, I wish. Nothing quite as glamorous I'm afraid and more embarassing. I was bringing a bouncy castle to my little girls friends birthday party and went to get it out of the shed and the blower fell off the top shelf while I was bringing the castle part off. Bonk! Pretty much an instant goose egg.
LOL! The best laid plans of mice and men. I think we should stick with the moose milk story. :laugh: Heal fast. :happy:0 -
There is an error on the spreadsheet!
Someone entered rider #327 ride for 9/2 under my name.
I did not ride today and probably will not be able to because i am working late and have a 2 hour commute home.0 -
It is with heavy heart that I think I need to drop out of the Vuelta, in the hopes that TBY has a backup who's been waiting in the wings to step up and help out Team Omega ParmaHam.
I've been experiencing abdominal issues over the past two weeks and my doc has put me on a complete liquid diet and no riding until a firm diagnosis is made - which could be another week while waiting on Insurance to approve a CT Scan Nothing like getting sick right before a long holiday weekend
Sorry Team OmegaParmaHam, and good luck!
Sorry to hear about your health issues!
Get yourself well and don't worry about this!0 -
There is an error on the spreadsheet!
Someone entered rider #327 ride for 9/2 under my name.
I did not ride today and probably will not be able to because i am working late and have a 2 hour commute home.
Thanks for letting us know - it's sorted now.0 -
And when it rains it pours. Doctor has advised me to keep off the bike for a couple weeks, along with my grandma who raised me being admitted into the hospital yesterday for a torn esophagus, and my daughter this morning falling/jumping off the playground equipment and hurting herself (not sure on the extent of hurting as of yet).
I'm very sorry to say Team 3 that I am not going to be able to complete this challenge.0 -
My apologies to Team Pastana. After a 72 hour shift, I slept through my alarm and didn't make it out for a ride. I will be back at it tomorrow come rain or shine.0
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And when it rains it pours. Doctor has advised me to keep off the bike for a couple weeks, along with my grandma who raised me being admitted into the hospital yesterday for a torn esophagus, and my daughter this morning falling/jumping off the playground equipment and hurting herself (not sure on the extent of hurting as of yet).
I'm very sorry to say Team 3 that I am not going to be able to complete this challenge.
As I said in the initial post of the logging thread mate, follow your doctors orders. No worries, it's a team event, but nothing is as important as your health.
Hope your other family members are okay / on the mend as well.
There'll be plenty of other challenges down the road.0
