Virginia 18 Hour Race

hell-on-wheel · 2011-07-20, 03:18 PM

Hey, just seeing if anyone would be interested in joining me for this 18 hour race in November? James Amon and I did it a couple years back, but it was in August. This part of Virginia is usually pretty cold in Nov.

Registration is $90 until August 31. Not sure if anyone from MD/DC/VA/NC still hangs out on the forums, but I thought I'd throw out the invite. I'll be riding it either way, but I'd enjoy the company.

hell-on-wheel · 2011-07-20, 03:42 PM

I should also mention that while there is not a special category for unicyclists, James and I got a cash prize just for showing up on unis (not promising anything this time though).

siafirede · 2011-07-21, 12:55 AM

Hope you don't deck yourself this time around.

hell-on-wheel · 2011-07-21, 08:08 PM

Yeah, that part kinda sucked. I plan to have a better headlamp this time around.

hell-on-wheel · 2011-07-23, 05:09 PM

Just one last bump. Are there no municyclists left in the central east coast region?

MadFurai · 2011-08-04, 06:32 PM

Hey, I'm near you, but I don't think I can do an 18 mile trip yet. I have only been riding for 6 months and all I have is a 20-inch trainer. My legs get tired on that thing in under 15 minutes.

Anyway, I just posted a message asking about bigger UNI's, and hope to get a new ride soon. I just noticed today that I have worn a bare spot on the tire of my trainer already from practicing turns. I guess I must always do the hip twist with my legs in the same position, because the rest of the tire still has tread on it.

MadFurai · 2011-08-04, 06:34 PM

Whoa, I just re-read the post and noticed it is an 18 HOUR ride. You must be crazier than me. lol

jbtilley · 2011-08-04, 06:48 PM

Quote:

I just noticed today that I have worn a bare spot on the tire... the rest of the tire still has tread on it.

I did that myself. I chalked it up to learning (and subsequently being sloppy at) free mounts. Pedals always in the same position, grinding the tire back and forth as I adjusted my weight and foot position on the pedals immediately after hopping up.

I suppose I should have rotated the tire... but I put MANY miles on that thing.

unirox13 · 2011-08-04, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadFurai

Hey, I'm near you, but I don't think I can do an 18 mile trip yet. I have only been riding for 6 months and all I have is a 20-inch trainer. My legs get tired on that thing in under 15 minutes.

Anyway, I just posted a message asking about bigger UNI's, and hope to get a new ride soon. I just noticed today that I have worn a bare spot on the tire of my trainer already from practicing turns. I guess I must always do the hip twist with my legs in the same position, because the rest of the tire still has tread on it.

You say you're near Richmond? What kind of riding are you interested in? I'm in Richmond too and would love to find another street or trials rider to bum around with.

MadFurai · 2011-08-04, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unirox13

You say you're near Richmond? What kind of riding are you interested in? I'm in Richmond too and would love to find another street or trials rider to bum around with.

I'm game for all types actually. I was an avid vert skateboarder in my younger days, but not as crazy as I used to be since I am 40 now. I was also an avid Mountain Biker in my college years, so I'm definitely interested in MUNI, too.

I'd definitely like to find somebody to ride with and learn from, but I need a new ride before I can attempt any tricks. The trainer I have is fine for riding, but I wouldn't trust the rim jumping off a curb or anything. I'm sure it is probably a single wall (Avenir UNI).

ConradJS · 2011-08-08, 05:17 AM

Id love to do this but ill be in college at that point. By the way I'm from northern va

2011-07-20, 03:18 PM	#1
hell-on-wheel First to blow a fuse on a unicycle Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 36 Posts: 731	Virginia 18 Hour Race Hey, just seeing if anyone would be interested in joining me for this 18 hour race in November? James Amon and I did it a couple years back, but it was in August. This part of Virginia is usually pretty cold in Nov. Registration is $90 until August 31. Not sure if anyone from MD/DC/VA/NC still hangs out on the forums, but I thought I'd throw out the invite. I'll be riding it either way, but I'd enjoy the company. __________________ "...or the confluence of rare meteorological phenomena." -George Peck

2011-07-20, 03:42 PM	#2
hell-on-wheel First to blow a fuse on a unicycle Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 36 Posts: 731	I should also mention that while there is not a special category for unicyclists, James and I got a cash prize just for showing up on unis (not promising anything this time though). __________________ "...or the confluence of rare meteorological phenomena." -George Peck

2011-07-21, 12:55 AM	#3
siafirede Flex Your Head Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 35 Posts: 2,291	Hope you don't deck yourself this time around. __________________ -James

2011-07-21, 08:08 PM	#4
hell-on-wheel First to blow a fuse on a unicycle Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 36 Posts: 731	Yeah, that part kinda sucked. I plan to have a better headlamp this time around. __________________ "...or the confluence of rare meteorological phenomena." -George Peck

2011-07-23, 05:09 PM	#5
hell-on-wheel First to blow a fuse on a unicycle Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 36 Posts: 731	Just one last bump. Are there no municyclists left in the central east coast region? __________________ "...or the confluence of rare meteorological phenomena." -George Peck

2011-08-04, 06:32 PM	#6
MadFurai Skateboarder to Marine to Unicycler Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central Virginia Age: 49 Posts: 540	Hey, I'm near you, but I don't think I can do an 18 mile trip yet. I have only been riding for 6 months and all I have is a 20-inch trainer. My legs get tired on that thing in under 15 minutes. Anyway, I just posted a message asking about bigger UNI's, and hope to get a new ride soon. I just noticed today that I have worn a bare spot on the tire of my trainer already from practicing turns. I guess I must always do the hip twist with my legs in the same position, because the rest of the tire still has tread on it.

2011-08-04, 06:34 PM	#7
MadFurai Skateboarder to Marine to Unicycler Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central Virginia Age: 49 Posts: 540	Whoa, I just re-read the post and noticed it is an 18 HOUR ride. You must be crazier than me. lol

2011-08-08, 05:17 AM	#11
ConradJS Unicyclist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Virginia Age: 26 Posts: 6	Id love to do this but ill be in college at that point. By the way I'm from northern va Last edited by ConradJS; 2011-08-08 at 05:19 AM.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread:

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Whiteface Mtn Uphill Bike Race 2011 (Upstate NY June 18)	steveyo	General Unicycling Discussions	30	2011-06-20 02:22 PM
June 18 MUni Friendly Race- Brookville, PA	unigoat	General Unicycling Discussions	5	2011-05-07 03:19 AM
13 hour mountain bike race - Leesburg Virginia	siafirede	General Unicycling Discussions	4	2008-03-13 07:45 PM
24 hour race	Tim Morin	General Unicycling Discussions	1	2007-02-11 06:36 PM
My 1st 24 hour race.	Tim Morin	General Unicycling Discussions	13	2006-05-26 12:27 AM