It's official, I'm in a 24 hour mountain bike race

firestorm · 07-13-2003, 09:38 PM

2003 24 Hours of Allamuchy Endurance Mountain Bike Race....... I registered a 4 man team for this race. My 1st ever 24 hour race. Check out the pics from previous years and the site guys. Let me know what you think.
<http://www.24hoursofallamuchy.com/>

**I Are Baboon** · 07-14-2003, 07:17 AM

DUDE......that is totally BAD ASS!

I've been wanting to try one of those with a four man team, but have not done it yet.

firestorm · 07-14-2003, 07:32 PM

Yea man,, I'm totally stoked!!! The best part about it is that it's Intermediate/Advanced course. Lots of everything. Singletrack, Climbs, some downhill, stream crossings, rocks,roots you name it. It will be challenging to say the least but man I can't wait! Believe me,, I will be taking pictures!!!!

crashtestdummy · 07-25-2003, 11:45 AM

Excellent. 24hour races are great fun - prepare to be insanely tired on the Monday though! They're also addictive. Did my first one (in a team) last spring and really enjoyed it.

I wanted to do another one later in the year but there were no team places left so I did it solo.... which is even more tiring, yet strangely more addictive. Each time I race solo, I swear I'll never do another, but a week later I'll be raring to go. Done 2 so far this year, and possibly another one in September

Couple of tips though, make sure you've got really comfy grips on your bike, or you won't be able to hold the bars in the last few hours. Also, make sure you stay very well hydrated.... and the most important tip, have fun

**Mudge** · 07-25-2003, 01:03 PM

Wow, seems cool!

firestorm · 08-02-2003, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by crashtestdummy
Excellent. 24hour races are great fun - prepare to be insanely tired on the Monday though! They're also addictive. Did my first one (in a team) last spring and really enjoyed it.

I wanted to do another one later in the year but there were no team places left so I did it solo.... which is even more tiring, yet strangely more addictive. Each time I race solo, I swear I'll never do another, but a week later I'll be raring to go. Done 2 so far this year, and possibly another one in September

Couple of tips though, make sure you've got really comfy grips on your bike, or you won't be able to hold the bars in the last few hours. Also, make sure you stay very well hydrated.... and the most important tip, have fun

REPLY: Hey thanks for all the Imput Crash! I'm having more difficulty putting a team together then I originally expected. It's looking like I may end up a solo also which I really didn't want to do the 1st time out. I have zero idea of what to really expect yet have to do it alone makes it even worse.

crashtestdummy · 08-11-2003, 08:28 AM

If you're doing solo, my only advice would be to take it easy! Ride the first few laps as gently as you can, barely getting out of breath.... otherwise, you'll blow up by halfway.

Oh, also, take some food that doesn't need much chewing - in the last few hours it's too easy to forget to eat, something that's easy to grab and need no effort to eat will keep you going.... pb&j sandwiches, custard, energy gel etc. are ones I've found are good.

Good Luck!

firestorm · 08-16-2003, 08:00 PM

Thank you soo much for that info Crash!! I'm taking notes for sure.

sawheet · 08-18-2003, 09:14 AM

They are fun, have a tent with lots of beer set up!!!

firestorm · 08-18-2003, 06:39 PM

Sounds like a plan there Sawheet but beer makes me tired plus the race is being held on Private Property. I believe the land is owned by the Boy Scouts of America so booze is prohibited on the property and camping areas.

sawheet · 08-18-2003, 08:28 PM

well actually it is for after, i hope you get a team together 24 hours on a bike is brutal. I could never do it no matter how hard I trained, that is for FREAKS! We did ours with 6 ppl it was still hard!

firestorm · 08-18-2003, 08:37 PM

Well I have 2 others now pal. 3 man team. That should be ok. 4 would be ideal but what the hell. You have to make due with what you have.

sawheet · 08-18-2003, 08:38 PM

Absolutely, have you priced lights yet?

firestorm · 08-18-2003, 10:58 PM

yeppp around 200.00 from performance. I lucked out though My bike store is sort of a silent sponsor and lent me some including 4 extra batteries. I shouldn't even have to recharge. They gave me a free wheelset, and several tubes and a bunch of other goodies. Big deal that all I had to do is wear their store jersey. hahahaha

naturaltan · 08-28-2003, 05:55 PM

I just saw something like this on TV.
http://www.24hoursofadrenalin.com/
It sounds like a blast ... how did it turn out?

Since this Vegas meeting thing, I thought it would be cool to put together an IM 24 hour team ... anyone have comments? I'd be a beginner so that would have to be taken into consideration.

sentricyphen · 09-06-2003, 09:47 PM

I was gonna do a 4 day bike trip, where we were going from pittsburgh to DC... i decided to stay home though cuz im trying to save all the lean mass i can; being a hard gainer.

you guys think it is possible to acomplish such a trip and not lose any muscle @ all?
like,say you CONSTANTLY eat power gel and penut butter; or whatever... will your muscles break down?

BUSTINOUT · 09-07-2003, 01:08 AM

I'm not a biker, but I would be willing to bet you would have at least some tissue breakdown. When is your trip. Start trying to put a little weight on now instead of trying to gain it afterwards, because you will probably lose some weight training for it if it is not already coming up soon.

firestorm · 09-07-2003, 04:20 AM

I didn't notice any bodyweight loss over the weekend so I don't think one weekend thing will hurt you enough to worry about. Biking is a cardiovascular workout no matter how you look at it. Your going to burn calories you just need to put em back.

sentricyphen · 09-07-2003, 12:02 PM

nah i never went.. the trip i was going to go on was held a month ago. was just trying to play it safe.

firestorm · 09-07-2003, 06:33 PM

Where are you in PA sentri??

sentricyphen · 09-07-2003, 10:36 PM

pittsburgh

firestorm · 09-07-2003, 10:47 PM

oh ok. I have family in Harrisburg and Altoona PA. Haven't seen any of them for many years.

Burner02 · 09-12-2003, 06:47 AM

I had family in Swissvale..I still remember the brick streets...that was the coolest thing when I was a kid!

Hey, Fire! Good luck in the comp!

07-13-2003, 09:38 PM	#1
firestorm P/RR/S Advisor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 7,765 Photos: 3	It's official, I'm in a 24 hour mountain bike race 2003 24 Hours of Allamuchy Endurance Mountain Bike Race....... I registered a 4 man team for this race. My 1st ever 24 hour race. Check out the pics from previous years and the site guys. Let me know what you think. <http://www.24hoursofallamuchy.com/>

07-25-2003, 01:03 PM	#5
Mudge Dieting I swear! Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Here Posts: 23,477 Photos: 1	Wow, seems cool! Kinesiology Comp Bench MaxCalc Motivation Bench form Charles Poliquin When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. Lao-Tzu

08-18-2003, 09:14 AM	#9
sawheet JB'Os THONG Elite Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,137 Photos: 8	They are fun, have a tent with lots of beer set up!!! Climb high, climb far; your goal the sky, your aim, the stars

08-18-2003, 08:28 PM	#11
sawheet JB'Os THONG Elite Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,137 Photos: 8	well actually it is for after, i hope you get a team together 24 hours on a bike is brutal. I could never do it no matter how hard I trained, that is for FREAKS! We did ours with 6 ppl it was still hard! Climb high, climb far; your goal the sky, your aim, the stars

08-18-2003, 08:38 PM	#13
sawheet JB'Os THONG Elite Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,137 Photos: 8	Absolutely, have you priced lights yet? Climb high, climb far; your goal the sky, your aim, the stars

07-14-2003, 07:17 AM	#2
I Are Baboon pedal pedal pedal Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Beerville Posts: 11,942 Photos: 4	DUDE......that is totally BAD ASS! I've been wanting to try one of those with a four man team, but have not done it yet.

07-14-2003, 07:32 PM	#3
firestorm P/RR/S Advisor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 7,765 Photos: 3	Yea man,, I'm totally stoked!!! The best part about it is that it's Intermediate/Advanced course. Lots of everything. Singletrack, Climbs, some downhill, stream crossings, rocks,roots you name it. It will be challenging to say the least but man I can't wait! Believe me,, I will be taking pictures!!!!

07-25-2003, 11:45 AM	#4
crashtestdummy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sheffield, England Posts: 6	Excellent. 24hour races are great fun - prepare to be insanely tired on the Monday though! They're also addictive. Did my first one (in a team) last spring and really enjoyed it. I wanted to do another one later in the year but there were no team places left so I did it solo.... which is even more tiring, yet strangely more addictive. Each time I race solo, I swear I'll never do another, but a week later I'll be raring to go. Done 2 so far this year, and possibly another one in September Couple of tips though, make sure you've got really comfy grips on your bike, or you won't be able to hold the bars in the last few hours. Also, make sure you stay very well hydrated.... and the most important tip, have fun

08-11-2003, 08:28 AM	#7
crashtestdummy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sheffield, England Posts: 6	If you're doing solo, my only advice would be to take it easy! Ride the first few laps as gently as you can, barely getting out of breath.... otherwise, you'll blow up by halfway. Oh, also, take some food that doesn't need much chewing - in the last few hours it's too easy to forget to eat, something that's easy to grab and need no effort to eat will keep you going.... pb&j sandwiches, custard, energy gel etc. are ones I've found are good. Good Luck!

08-16-2003, 08:00 PM	#8
firestorm P/RR/S Advisor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 7,765 Photos: 3	Thank you soo much for that info Crash!! I'm taking notes for sure.

08-18-2003, 06:39 PM	#10
firestorm P/RR/S Advisor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 7,765 Photos: 3	Sounds like a plan there Sawheet but beer makes me tired plus the race is being held on Private Property. I believe the land is owned by the Boy Scouts of America so booze is prohibited on the property and camping areas.

08-18-2003, 08:37 PM	#12
firestorm P/RR/S Advisor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 7,765 Photos: 3	Well I have 2 others now pal. 3 man team. That should be ok. 4 would be ideal but what the hell. You have to make due with what you have.

08-18-2003, 10:58 PM	#14
firestorm P/RR/S Advisor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 7,765 Photos: 3	yeppp around 200.00 from performance. I lucked out though My bike store is sort of a silent sponsor and lent me some including 4 extra batteries. I shouldn't even have to recharge. They gave me a free wheelset, and several tubes and a bunch of other goodies. Big deal that all I had to do is wear their store jersey. hahahaha

08-28-2003, 05:55 PM	#15
naturaltan Going nowhere fast! Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 9,948 Photos: 7	I just saw something like this on TV. http://www.24hoursofadrenalin.com/ It sounds like a blast ... how did it turn out? Since this Vegas meeting thing, I thought it would be cool to put together an IM 24 hour team ... anyone have comments? I'd be a beginner so that would have to be taken into consideration. just kick'in it in the ole Charger

09-06-2003, 09:47 PM	#16
sentricyphen Hungry for SIZE Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: pa Posts: 737	I was gonna do a 4 day bike trip, where we were going from pittsburgh to DC... i decided to stay home though cuz im trying to save all the lean mass i can; being a hard gainer. you guys think it is possible to acomplish such a trip and not lose any muscle @ all? like,say you CONSTANTLY eat power gel and penut butter; or whatever... will your muscles break down?

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09-07-2003, 01:08 AM	#17
BUSTINOUT Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 2,418	I'm not a biker, but I would be willing to bet you would have at least some tissue breakdown. When is your trip. Start trying to put a little weight on now instead of trying to gain it afterwards, because you will probably lose some weight training for it if it is not already coming up soon.

09-07-2003, 04:20 AM	#18
firestorm P/RR/S Advisor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 7,765 Photos: 3	I didn't notice any bodyweight loss over the weekend so I don't think one weekend thing will hurt you enough to worry about. Biking is a cardiovascular workout no matter how you look at it. Your going to burn calories you just need to put em back.

09-07-2003, 12:02 PM	#19
sentricyphen Hungry for SIZE Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: pa Posts: 737	nah i never went.. the trip i was going to go on was held a month ago. was just trying to play it safe.

09-07-2003, 06:33 PM	#20
firestorm P/RR/S Advisor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 7,765 Photos: 3	Where are you in PA sentri??

09-07-2003, 10:36 PM	#21
sentricyphen Hungry for SIZE Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: pa Posts: 737	pittsburgh

09-07-2003, 10:47 PM	#22
firestorm P/RR/S Advisor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 7,765 Photos: 3	oh ok. I have family in Harrisburg and Altoona PA. Haven't seen any of them for many years.

09-12-2003, 06:47 AM	#23
Burner02 Super Hero in Training Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Kabul, Afghanistan Posts: 29,648	I had family in Swissvale..I still remember the brick streets...that was the coolest thing when I was a kid! Hey, Fire! Good luck in the comp! Success leaves clues. People who produce outstanding results do specific things to create those results Nobody cares what you did yesterday or what you are going to do tomorrow. What is important is what you are doing NOW to solve our problem THERE IS NO TOMORROW! - Appollo Creed

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