National MS Society 190 Mile Bike Ride

[jrotax101]

Hi everyone.

I've done this event the past two years and nearly raised $1500 combined between the two. This charity means a lot to me and I will be participating again this year.

Any and all donations to this charity would be greatly appreciated. I will be riding on behalf of @Mamarazzi again who is a wonderful woman whose life is greatly affected by MS.

Please go to this link if you would like to donate:
http://main.nationalmssociety.org/goto/jrotax101

The event:
Day 1: 105.6 Miles
Day 2: 83.4 Miles

Due to my work schedule I haven't had chance to ride as much as previous years, so this one will be challenging.

 

[jrotax101]

Just spoke to my team mate and we are going to be riding a little more than scheduled to attempt a double century. Most likely making it 120 miles or so Day 1.

 

[MrsJrotax101]

Donated!

 

[Nix]

Done.

 

[jrotax101]

 

[bootyluvr]

I don't check other threads (outside my subscribed threads) and not sure if you posted this on Facebook but I just saw this. I will donate. Every little bit helps!

@Mamarazzi FTW! Awesome lady.

Edit: @jrotax101 - So this is why you aren't coming to the dragon. Awesome cause!

Thank you for your donation Go Robert!!

PROGRESS: 42%

 

[jrotax101]

Thanks Jeff! Yes, this is why I'm not going to make the dragon. Unfortunately with the dragon being pushed back a week from last year it clashed and I can't get the time off work to head up there on thursday.

It is a good cause, and I'm glad I can do it to help out others.

 

[Nix]

Can i send you some ride support as well? Do you use GU or similar energy packs while riding? Or some electrolyte drink mix? Or is it a casual pace with lots of opportunity to stop?

 

[MrsJrotax101]

Pit crew in a box hahaha

 

[webby]

kick some butt Jro

 

[jrotax101]

Can i send you some ride support as well? Do you use GU or similar energy packs while riding? Or some electrolyte drink mix? Or is it a casual pace with lots of opportunity to stop?

It's a SAG ride with rest areas. The last two years I've taken 20min at lunch ( around 50 miles in) and then two smaller breaks, one for shaved ice and another for the rest room/to get my century patch on the extra route. They have gatorade/water refills at the areas too, so we usually carry two big bottles on the bike and some carry 1-2 in the jersey as well.

I'm good on extras; thanks though. I use stinger waffles for snacks and will take 4 bananas or so. They provide other snacks along the way if necessary. Part of my $60 entry fee goes towards the "support" I guess.

And definitely not a leisurely cruise. Last year I averaged 21.5 MPH for the first 40 miles. One member of the team was struggling a little so we ended up with an average of 18.2 for the 106 miles, including stoppages. It's no "pro" pace, but it's on the faster side of casual, for sure.

 

[jrotax101]

Some stats from last year on day 1 to give you a better idea.

• Distance
  106.8mi
  
• Moving Time
  5:53:10
  
• Elevation
  699ft

• Estimated Avg Power
  181W
  
• Energy Output
  3,837kJ

• 
  ---- Avg ---- Max
• Speed 18.1mi/h 35.6mi/h
• Heart Rate 153bpm 197bpm
• Cadence 78 116
• Calories 4,279
• Temperature 75℉

 

[bootyluvr]

106.8 miles.... Holy crap!!

 

[jrotax101]

Bump - 1 week to go. Nearly at my goal! Thank you for everyone who has helped out.

 

[Nix]

 

[webby]

 

[twister8008]

Awesome! I did El tour de Tucson. It turned to be 113 miles. I couldn't IMAGINE riding the next day after. . Good luck JRO!

 

[jrotax101]

Thank you!
Hoping to get down to the host hotel early enough on Friday to knock out a quick 20-30 miler to prep the old sit bones. I haven't been on the saddle much at all recently with work. It'll be a challenge for sure. I'll have to bring the chamois cream. haha.

 

[twister8008]

Butt paste for the win!!

 

[Nix]

Is this the stuff then?

Had some once. Not my favorite fish product. The one I tried had a yellow label.

If you ever wanna get together and compare our countries fish pastes I'll gladly swap some Kalles with ya! Not the best in the shorts though....