Topic: HAMMERHEAD 100 5/8/2010 Who's In?

[ProEdgeBiker.com]

Anyone Gittin' it done?

25mi Again for me this year.

[SandPine]

100 single speed....   
 
Did they do Cannel Diggins last year?

[J. Ryan]

I'd like to do either the 50 or the 100 solo. I might struggle with the elevation changes though.

[J. Ryan]

I'd like to do either the 50 or the 100 solo. I might struggle with the elevation changes though.

Never mind the whole elevation change thing. I was thinking of Fools Gold.

[Gregg]

Anyone Gittin' it done?

25mi Again for me this year.

I am thinkin' the short one too......I started the diet monday......

[J. Ryan]

Ok. Just looked at the prices - a bit much for my wallet.

[Slowjenfizz]

Never ridden up there, and I am the original weenie.  A friend of mine is trying to talk me into going.  What's it like?
 
He said he's heard it's not technical, but lots of rolling hills.  How big are the inclines?  Any helpful insight would be appreciated.
 
Jennifer

[SandPine]

Never ridden up there, and I am the original weenie.  A friend of mine is trying to talk me into going.  What's it like?
 
He said he's heard it's not technical, but lots of rolling hills.  How big are the inclines?  Any helpful insight would be appreciated.
 
Jennifer

Flat, twisty single track (like quadrants), sandy, hard pack clay double track road with open sun baking you all over.  The hardest parts/climbs are Canal diggins (think climb at the end of Pandamonium but not as steep and a bit shorter), Nayls Trail has a couple of small drops/ditches that are tricky but are just that, you drop in and climb out a la morris bridge type over by technopig but not as wide.  There is a sandy longish climb on Nayls on the way back from 484 (Shangri La section) that will make most walk.  Think Hartbreak sandy climb in Croom.  Or the ant hill on morris bridge x 4 and sandier.  There is no drop on the other side of it though.  You just climb up.  Going under bridge on 49th street has a rocky climb but shor.  There is another longish "false" gradual climb almost at the end getting back to the landbridge trail head.  There you go.  I just described the whole ride.  Easy piece of cake 25 mile ride.
 
Do it!
 
I think i have a pictures of some of these climbs.. I'll post some if you like.

[ClintonRH]

The inclines are nothing to be concerned about. SP, pretty much described most of it. Canal Diggins could be difficult depending on the direction, all the steep slopes pretty much face one way but all of them are walkable if necessary. The big climb in Nayl's isn't steep at all it's just so sandy that traction is difficult to find (I motored all the way to the top and spun my wheel out when I went to give it just a little extra oomph to bump over the last root at the very top last time, I was so pissed). There another short climb in Nayl's that's a little techy in going east->west because you have to time your pedal strokes to avoid striking few rocks. Beyond that it's mostly rolling hills. Some of those hills are big by Alafia/Boyette standards but nothing crazy. If you can handle the hills at Croom you'll have no problems. None of the large ones I can remember of are even as steep as the climbs in East Meadow at Boyette.

[ProEdgeBiker.com]

Well said SP & Clinton

[ProEdgeBiker.com]

Entry Mail in Form PDF:
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[SandPine]

pre-riding it today at 5pm in case someone wants to join.  Easy endurance pace...

[Big-E]

I'll be gittin it done!

25 mile

I can't wait!

later,

Big-E

[SandPine]

pre-riding it today at 5pm in case someone wants to join.  Easy endurance pace...

Canal diggins and section of Nayls right after are tighter than I remembered.  I am going have to take more risks if I am to make the 7 hr cut off for last lap.  Is going to be a mad dash to the start of single track since it is VERY overgrown and no spots to pass until you get to the LandBridge.  I hope they have someone guarding the east section of the TH crossing 475.  I can see peeps cutting that very easily and saving at least 15 minutes. 
 
Was there someone garding the west side at 484 marking rider numbers to ensure they did go that far?

[Big-E]

Thats good to know, since I have never been there and don't know the trail i hope i don't start following people who cheat and cut the coarse. I assume it will be well marked.

later,

Big-E

[ProEdgeBiker.com]

Thats good to know, since I have never been there and don't know the trail i hope i don't start following people who cheat and cut the coarse. I assume it will be well marked.

later,

Big-E

there was some cheating last year but you know what, if they get off doing that.. let them.. just get their number if you can.

[Big-E]

if i can remember a 3 digit number while trying to breath i sure will!

[ProEdgeBiker.com]

if i can remember a 3 digit number while trying to breath i sure will!

YOU READY FOR YOUR 1st RACE!!!!

[ProEdgeBiker.com]

GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE RACERS TOMORROW!!!

[J. Ryan]

yeah, What PEB said!


GOOD LUCK!!!

[ProEdgeBiker.com]

Great Race today! had a great time even though i was in pain from mile 10 to the end. Finished 9 minutes slower than last year.

Regan Woodall took #1 in the 25mile race.. WOW!!! Shocking Right???  Beating #2 by 16+ minutes.

Proud of my Boy Big-E for finishing his 1st Race. My Boy Joe Mackey pimpin a PEB Jersey finishing in 5th.

Congrats to all who raced!

[Big-E]

It was fun PEB. I'm glad I let you talk me into it. Now I have a base time to beat next year!

Later,

Big-E

[SandPine]

How did you do Big-E?  What is your full name so we can see the scoring?

PEB, you didn't look comfortable on that bike seat.  Hope you find a way to strech the lower back/bottom to get some relief from that injury. Oh let me know if you caught my fall on video. That root jump and got my pedal. Had to wait at least 5 minutes to jump back in the train on that first lap.

[SandPine]

Regan Woodall took #1 in the 25mile race.. WOW!!! Shocking Right???  Beating #2 by 16+ minutes

looks like 8.5 minutes. But that 16 mph average is very impressive. He must have been flying on the clay road. Fastest lap of the day.

[ProEdgeBiker.com]

Regan Woodall took #1 in the 25mile race.. WOW!!! Shocking Right???  Beating #2 by 16+ minutes

looks like 8.5 minutes. But that 16 mph average is very impressive. He must have been flying on the clay road. Fastest lap of the day.

You're right Marcel it was 8.5, i was looking at the Delta.

[Big-E]

How did you do Big-E?  What is your full name so we can see the scoring?

55   753   ROSELL   ERIC       172.28   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   0.00   172.28   77.44   8.71

I finished 55th. I did pretty well. Hind site being 20/20 I could have pushed it a little more at the end. When i was making the climb on the road right before I saw PEB I thought I had a few more miles to go. Kinda took me by surprise, but i was sure glad i was at the end.