Monday, February 4, 2008

Roller Race Prep

In preparation for shattering the state all time 60+ Roller Race record at the Rolling the Rapids r Cedar Rapids Sunday, John decided to hit some gravel with some fine friends.

Mike J, Citron Rob and John getting ready to roll out. Hit some gravel out 12th street and turned back to town a short time later. Mike's plan was only a hour for the day and roller races later for Kat and John.



Kat, John and Rob keeping the spin high and light while enjoying the company. I think I'm getting the side shots a bit better.

In formation - Mike, Kat and Rob rolling back into town on 27th street.

John's epic ride - along side the powerhouse tandem team of Paul Denninger and Connie Inks on their custom tandem. John blasted the record with a 5.46 along side the tandem team turning in a record 4.32
John on the "podium" - way to get it done - well done!

6 comments:

  1. Sweet! Nice work John and everyone else!

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  2. Kathleen should have mentioned her near epic ride and her ride off of the rollers with about two pedal strokes to go - it was spectacular It was excellent day of racing for the team - very nice to see Bill and Connie putting it out there.
    For me, it was a good race, but with friends and the team behind me - it was the best.
    John

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  3. Way to go Sr. John!

    Great photos and reports Kat....

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  4. I think I might have been even faster, but I lost the tandem's wheel on a downhill - man, they rode me right off their wheel. Tandem ride facts for Connie and Paul.
    1. first time on the rollers - ever.
    2. basically held on to the railing for the entire race - as short as it was.
    3. broke the tandem record by something like 30 seconds.
    4. Connie had already raced.
    I can't wait to see what they can do at Nationals this summer
    John

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  5. sweet! really sweet! congrats to all!

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