Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

[autoteach]

Anyone going to be out there? It is next week, and I am heading out with a team running a Harley XR1200. Unfortunately, or fortunately, I might have to ride at least to KC but most likely the whole way. I will take a bunch of pictures along the way and during the whole event. Leaving Saturday, so if anyone is looking to go for a little ride... ::001::

 

[MurphCO]

there are at least 3 Colorado Springs ST owners on here, and a few more in Denver (I live in Denver and work in Springs)


Don't think I can get away this weekend, but would be happy to help if you want with local rides that are fairly close

 

[autoteach]

I will be leaving saturday and riding the Iron Butt out there. Monday we will be at PPIR on Monday for a shakedown, at the mountain Tuesday - Thursday at 3 am- 9am for practice, Friday qualifying, and off Saturday with Fan night and racing on sunday. I will attempt a return Iron Butt. During the week, I should have some time to get around as practice days will have us off the mountain before noon. let me know if anyone is interested in daring the IBA challenge.

 

[autoteach]

Now I just need a little sleep. Off in an hour or so.

 

[tpak]

have fun, I'm usually just up the road and would offer beer and shelter but am currently on the road -- enjoy the race!

 

[autoteach]

TPak,
Thanks for the offer. I finished around 5:30 today, 1200 miles and 21 hours after I started. I haven't been sleeping well, and that really killed my pace. I took 3 naps, one in a parking lot divider that had a grass section, second was in a McDonalds. Apparently at 5 am this is a funny thing. And the third was on an on ramp shoulder. The last 500 miles the temperature jumped from a livable 88 degrees to 95-99 degrees. I couldn't drink enough water,so some had to be poured on me to keep me cool. not my best run, but if you pull the 3 naps out it would be. My best prior, as in miles/hrs, was 900 in 13 hours. so, 1200 in 18 would have done it. Now I just have to figure out how much I hate myself...1500 in 24?

 

[tpak]

if you are camping the best bet is to head up 67 out of Woodland Park a little bit to the North ... most of that should still be open after the fires we had earlier this year

 

[autoteach]

We are actually staying at the Mecca motel. This place is the surface of the sun, unquenchable thirst...

 

[tpak]

We are actually staying at the Mecca motel. This place is the surface of the sun, unquenchable thirst...

but its a dry heat ;-)