SuikerBossie Posted February 9, 2011 Posted February 9, 2011 I'm also in J group !! Woo hoo... Looking forward to a windless Argus !!
SuikerBossie Posted February 9, 2011 Posted February 9, 2011 Seems like there's PLENTY of us in this group. Add your name if you're also in this group and lets get some rev\'gees' going. Could be a lekka year for banter before and after the event. How's the training going or is everyone intending to be wheelsuckers???? (These names taken from the which argus start group topic by Spat) 1. Spat2. MTB_Roadie3. Pegasus4. Katy5. GTRacing6. Daniel XT7. Mr Mulebar8. Skywalker19. g-rex10. Yang11. Thor Buttox12. Tubehunter13. Arnie14. Pronutro15. capeofstorms16. Buchu17. SuikerBossie *Edit - Adding names to this list as people indicate they're in this group.
Tubehunter Posted February 10, 2011 Author Posted February 10, 2011 Lekka, this group just keeps growing! We really should do something to identify ourselves. How 'bout using face paint sticks to write our Hub nics on our legs or something similar?? What say you? Hubbers in J group so far: 1. Spat2. MTB_Roadie3. Pegasus4. Katy5. GTRacing6. Daniel XT7. Mr Mulebar8. Skywalker19. g-rex10. Yang11. Thor Buttox12. Tubehunter13. Arnie14. Pronutro15. capeofstorms16. Buchu17. SuikerBossie18. Ceres
'Dale Posted February 10, 2011 Posted February 10, 2011 Lekka, this group just keeps growing! We really should do something to identify ourselves. How 'bout using face paint sticks to write our Hub nics on our legs or something similar?? What say you? Hubbers in J group so far: 1. Spat2. MTB_Roadie3. Pegasus4. Katy5. GTRacing6. Daniel XT7. Mr Mulebar8. Skywalker19. g-rex10. Yang11. Thor Buttox12. Tubehunter13. Arnie14. Pronutro15. capeofstorms16. Buchu17. SuikerBossie18. CeresHow you gonna recognise each other...
MTB_Roadie Posted February 10, 2011 Posted February 10, 2011 I will be the guy with the Brothers Sport kit on
Tubehunter Posted February 10, 2011 Author Posted February 10, 2011 How you gonna recognise each other... Hub stickers somewhere would be first prize, but as I mentioned before in the absence of that why not consider writing our hub names down our legs with face paint. C'mon some other suggestions chaps....
headhunter Posted February 10, 2011 Posted February 10, 2011 J riders .... sorry to burst your bubble here but the law of averages and stats ain't on your side.....wind or no wind........in order to get the times you are looking for, you will need to donate a kidney or more. Take a look at J groups ave. finishing times for the last couple of years. 2010 - winning time 3h26m2009 - 3h58m winning2008 - 3h01m winning....after first 20 riders, ave. time increase dramatically2007 - 3h04m winning....after first 20 riders ave. time increase dramatically But hey you guys are top 20 right ? And good luck anyway.
Spat Posted February 10, 2011 Posted February 10, 2011 J riders .... sorry to burst your bubble here but the law of averages and stats ain't on your side.....wind or no wind........in order to get the times you are looking for, you will need to donate a kidney or more. Take a look at J groups ave. finishing times for the last couple of years. 2010 - winning time 3h26m2009 - 3h58m winning2008 - 3h01m winning....after first 20 riders, ave. time increase dramatically2007 - 3h04m winning....after first 20 riders ave. time increase dramatically But hey you guys are top 20 right ? And good luck anyway. Headhunter HTFU Leave us to out hopes and dreams, no need to state the obvious that it will be tough.
Tubehunter Posted February 10, 2011 Author Posted February 10, 2011 J riders .... sorry to burst your bubble here but the law of averages and stats ain't on your side.....wind or no wind........in order to get the times you are looking for, you will need to donate a kidney or more. Take a look at J groups ave. finishing times for the last couple of years. 2010 - winning time 3h26m2009 - 3h58m winning2008 - 3h01m winning....after first 20 riders, ave. time increase dramatically2007 - 3h04m winning....after first 20 riders ave. time increase dramatically But hey you guys are top 20 right ? And good luck anyway. Thanks for the research headhunter. Interesting numbers.... Not too sure about the other guys here in J but I did a 3:05 Argus in 2005 and have a few other sub 3:30 rides. This will be my 11th Argus. My seeding has slipped because I've spent the past 2 years riding with my mother who has taken up cycling at 64 and ridden some events with her over that time. Obviously training changed from the harder stuff to more laid back, but working my way back up to the sharp end of the field. Hence the previous statement of not being too concerned with time, as I doubt there'll be a sub 3 effort in the J group, but if we ride smart together we can get a decent time and an ENJOYABLE ride! No reason to think 3:15 or under is unrealistic. (If I can stick to the training program.... Woke up with a sore throat this morning and had to bail on the 3 hour hard ride I had planned. Gargled cayenne pepper and took it somewhat easy in on the shorter commute. Will have to see what transpires.)
headhunter Posted February 10, 2011 Posted February 10, 2011 Headhunter HTFU Leave us to out hopes and dreams, no need to state the obvious that it will be tough.
Thor Buttox Posted February 10, 2011 Posted February 10, 2011 J riders .... sorry to burst your bubble here but the law of averages and stats ain't on your side.....wind or no wind........in order to get the times you are looking for, you will need to donate a kidney or more. Take a look at J groups ave. finishing times for the last couple of years. 2010 - winning time 3h26m2009 - 3h58m winning2008 - 3h01m winning....after first 20 riders, ave. time increase dramatically2007 - 3h04m winning....after first 20 riders ave. time increase dramatically But hey you guys are top 20 right ? And good luck anyway.There's always one... let's see what sort of hideous death I undergo up Vissershok on Saturday, and we'll revisit my expectations next week! But for now 3:15, no wind, no punctures, and endless stamina...
Tubehunter Posted February 11, 2011 Author Posted February 11, 2011 Off to the doc today. Throat is toast. Hope it doesn't drill my training. How's it going with the rest of the J group?? Have a lekka ride to those doing the 99'er!
Sarge Posted February 11, 2011 Posted February 11, 2011 Hi J group,Why do'nt you all drop back to K so that I can join the fun?Ha Ha - enjoy itRegardsSarge
GTRacing Posted February 11, 2011 Posted February 11, 2011 Hay J... wat maak J? What time is J looking to do? windy day say 3:45
Tubehunter Posted February 11, 2011 Author Posted February 11, 2011 Hi J group,Why do'nt you all drop back to K so that I can join the fun?Ha Ha - enjoy itRegardsSarge Why not time trial the first 20 kays and catch us?? Seen some crazy efforts from chaps in previous years who must be imagining they are on le tour or something, riding across groups.
Tubehunter Posted February 15, 2011 Author Posted February 15, 2011 Lekka, this group just keeps growing! We really should do something to identify ourselves. How 'bout using face paint sticks to write our Hub nics(names) on our legs or something similar?? What say you? Hubbers in J group so far: 1. Spat2. MTB_Roadie3. Pegasus4. Katy5. GTRacing6. Daniel XT7. Mr Mulebar8. Skywalker19. g-rex10. Yang11. Thor Buttox12. Tubehunter13. Arnie14. Pronutro15. capeofstorms16. Buchu17. SuikerBossie18. Ceres Don't be shy you lot! Lets get some ideas moving through here.
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