Well, it's been almost a year since I've posted anything. I would say there hasn't been anything worth blogging. . . . but that would be completely untrue. Oh well, no way I'd be able to catch up. So here's a postworthy event:
LOTOJA 2010
Yesterday, (on Maxine's birthay, Happy Birthday 9 year old baby girl!! We love you!!!) we spent the ENTIRE day living all things LOTOJA. LOTOJA is Logan to Jackson, it's a 206 mile bicycle race across 3 states. Bryan raced it for his first time ever, along with 2 other cyclists (thanks guys!) They did a 3 man relay team with Nate doing the first 70 or so miles, Scott doing the next 45 miles, and Bryan doing the final 80 or so miles. A few interesting facts about the LOTOJA race:
- 28 years and going strong
- 206 mile long course
- over 4,000 people apply to do it, only 1,100 riders are allowed in the race
- average age if racers us 40
- about 92% of riders finish the course
http://lotojaclassic.com/
Anyways, we spent 9/11/10 chasing around the LOTOJA course. I spent the entire day, chasing around in the car, delivering food and water and trying to stay a step ahead of Bryan. Here's some pics of the day:
Bryan's leg with the official LOTOJA "tattoo", verifying the riders.
So, desperate times call for desperate measures, isn't that what they say? Even though there were plenty of port-a-potty's all along the route, there was usually a line. And when you're relay guy is waiting for you to take over and ride, and you have to pee. . . . well, let's just say you have to be creative.
Handing off the "chip" from one racer to the next. The riders all have microchips around there ankles to officially record their time and progress.
Ready to take off on his leg of the race. Go Bryan!!
I took this picture from the car, Bryan's the one in the mostly white kit. Pretty scenery huh?
This is about halfway through his leg, the was at the feed zone where I gave him some more water and power bars and such. And he's off.
This is the official finish line.
He has just crossed the finish line and is slowing down, I only got his backside. Oh well, some might say it's his best side.
All finished, waiting in line to give up his chip and register at the finish line. He doesn't look like it was too hard?! He looks great actually!
I MADE IT!!!!
Oh, and here's his support crew, ME!
And besides bragging rights, this is what he has to show for the day. It's a cool keychain (thinking I should snag it for me!)His results (as far as we can tell from what's posted):
His relay team took 12th overall of relay teams. His relay team of 3 guys was the first 3 man team to finish. Their collective time was 10:09. Awesome job guys!! Not bad at all for first timers. . . .
Great job Bryan, I'm so proud of you. Can't wait to do it again next year!!
