Comments on: An Incredible Account of 2009 Furnace Creek 508

By: slo joe recumbo

slo joe recumbo — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 14:01:12 +0000

Thanks for taking me on a virtual 508 deep sea dive.

I've some bike buds who have done the 508, Team Mahi Mahi, and some recumbent solos: Some finished. Some gave it their all.

I'm a slow but love long distance rider, mostly randonneur brevets, so I stole this from you can guess who: Ride Long and Prosper.

By: Cynbod

Cynbod — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 19:43:44 +0000

Ahhhh! And I painted the DNF Tombstones and supported the last time station with Loon in '07! Some dude left us two quarters for a glass of lemon-aide. Bet that was you!

By: Cynbod

Cynbod — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 19:42:21 +0000

Ahhhh, and I painted the DNF Tombstones and worked the last time station with Loon in '07! The lemon-aide stand was a lot of fun! One dude left us two quarters! Bet that was you

By: Cynbod

Cynbod — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 19:39:06 +0000

*Hot Chicks in Pink are COOL!*

Crewing '09 was a great experience and I made some great friends!! I look forward to crewing for you someday! Because I know you would let me wear my pink tutu…for times when more cowbell just isn't enough

By: Kevin "Desert Coyote"

Kevin "Desert Coyote" — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 22:37:42 +0000

I've done RAO twice, once on a 4 man team in 08, set a course record that year. On a two person mixed team in `10. Came in second. I'll share what I know, no problem. We are all in this together! kevin97116 "AT" yahoo "DOT" com

By: Bob Corman

Bob Corman — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 22:30:14 +0000

Vic,

Hope to see you there and thanks for the vote of confidence!!!

Bob

By: Biker395

Biker395 — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 21:00:32 +0000

Wow ... thanks! I thought it best to give the family a break this year, so no 2010 508 for me. I did the HooDoo 500 this year with team "Poservelo." We didn't exactly break any records, but given our elapsed time and our lightning-quick rider exchanges, I think we inspired Planet Ultra to add the new "rolling slumber party" division. It's nice to leave a lasting impression, eh? Good luck, Desert Coyote! You're a strong rider and should have no problems finishing this year, and it will be all the sweeter for suffering through those winds in 2009. I'm thinking of doing the RAO next year, so I may harangue you for some advice. Bob, I know "Team Spike" will kick butt as always. You guys rock! I'll probably stop by to see you all off on your adventure Saturday morning. I just can't help myself! Vic

By: Kevin "Desert Coyote"

Kevin "Desert Coyote" — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 06:06:25 +0000

Great write up………. brings me right back to when we were playing cat and mouse prior to Townes Pass. I made it to mile 279 (just short of Ashford Mills) before my crew thought it best to wait until daybreak in hopes the wind would die down or shift. You know how that worked out! Congratulations on your finish Skink! See you there this year?

Desert Coyote

By: Debbie

Debbie — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 22:48:18 +0000

As I prepare to partake in the 508 as a four relay team your story inspires and reminds me not to take it all so serious, but enjoy each and every momment.

You are so right about time………We only have so much of it, but when you are doing something like this it seems like forever. Endurance events are the only way to slow time.

What have you been doing lately……..

Debbie

By: Dan

Dan — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 04:22:26 +0000

I was transfixed reading this. I've ridden a few centuries, and hiked and camped all around Death Valley. The combination of two of my obsessions — and your amazing story and excellent writing — kept me away from my work for over an hour.