Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets (Post 22155279)

I just got Moderna #2 yesterday. Sore arm again, and this time had fever for a few hours. Pretty much right as rain today, save for a bit of residual soreness in the upper arm.

Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 22155278)

Why?

Originally Posted by LAJ (Post 22155284)

"The race will be held rain or shine. If there is a severe weather threat, the race may be cancelled during its progression. The safety of our riders is our priority.

In the case of a cancellation, the riders will be turned around as you meet the timing car, and your time will be recorded.

Please place your warm clothes for the decent in a plastic bag, inside your rider bag. This will help to insure your items are dry when you pick them up at the summit. If you do not make it to the summit, your bags will be available at the Award/ Expo area later in the afternoon.

Racing at 14,000 feet above sea level is exhilarating and challenging in unique ways, we appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate this iconic event with you!"

Sounds like fun!

Originally Posted by big john (Post 22155320)

Lots of races have a neutral start section. Gets them going and warmed up, probably helps with the jitters. Someone who actually races could probably enlighten you better than I.

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 22154520)

Funny story, I was doing the Radio Tower climb this past winter and was pushing so hard, when suddenly I thought I broke the trainer when everything collapsed, but it was really me pulling my rear wheel out from the horizontal dropout. I have zero desire to do that stupid climb again. Not gonna do it. Wouldn't be prudent.

Originally Posted by DougRNS (Post 22155372)

it's not a funny story in my opinion.
sincerely,
Velo Vol

Originally Posted by indyfabz (Post 22155292)

Hadn’t gotten a flat in maybe three years. I hate changing flats.

Originally Posted by DougRNS (Post 22155372)

it's not a funny story in my opinion.
sincerely,
Velo Vol

Originally Posted by big john (Post 22155335)

Get a good nights sleep and good luck!

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 22155476)

Not a funny story: time to ride. Small group of 3 today.

Originally Posted by big john (Post 22155335)

Get a good nights sleep and good luck!

Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 22155386)

1. I thought this, 2. but am too nice of a person to post it.

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 22155476)

Not a funny story: time to ride. Small group of 3 today.

Originally Posted by Trsnrtr (Post 22155498)

I'm not looking forward to today's group ride. Besides being the oldest and fattest, we are supposed to be around 100° "real feel" by the end of our ride when I will be even older.

Originally Posted by velo vol (Post 22155386)

i thought this, but am too nice of a person to post it.

Originally Posted by Mojo31 (Post 22155551)

Downstate of you today. 100 here is not fun at all. Different than down yonder.

Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 22155386)

I thought this, but am too nice of a person to post it.

Originally Posted by Trsnrtr (Post 22155569)

Stay safe. So, you’re in southern Illinois? Belleville, St. Louis? If so, I kneel down to your humidity.

Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets (Post 22155279)

I just got Moderna #2 yesterday. Sore arm again, and this time had fever for a few hours. Pretty much right as rain today, save for a bit of residual soreness in the upper arm.

Originally Posted by Mojo31 (Post 22155584)

Didn’t know the fire smoke/ash was so bad here. My lungs feel it.

Originally Posted by Trsnrtr (Post 22155498)

I'm not looking forward to today's group ride. Besides being the oldest and fattest, we are supposed to be around 100° "real feel" by the end of our ride when I will be even older.

Originally Posted by BillyD (Post 22155591)

Thank you! :)

"On a single day this past week, more than half a million people across the U.S. got vaccinated for Covid 19 after months of reluctance and procrastination."
NYTimes