tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629135524524644730.post3476312745482505008..comments2023-10-30T07:12:05.571-06:00Comments on Cycling with Rodzilla: 29th annual LOTOJA Classic, the final chapter.Rodzillahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14537354250697464417noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629135524524644730.post-34827268987038589282011-12-12T22:24:19.102-07:002011-12-12T22:24:19.102-07:00One of the most over used phrases on the blog. &qu...One of the most over used phrases on the blog. "Here's the Thing"<br /><br />Here's the thing, I wasn't happy about how this story ended for the big guy. And even less happy to re-live the story. And frankly even more unhappy about the events that have transpired since LOTOJA. <br /><br />Thanks to those loyal readers, which seems to be Thad, Artistwife, my wife and some Larsen Clan family. X2 as many as we had.<br /><br />Okay I understand that a story regardless of the outcome needs to be told. I promise that I will have this story weaved into an entertaining tale in the next few days.<br /><br />I will also promise to snap out of the funk I have been in and post a little more regularly. <br /><br />Thanks for staying tuned <br /><br />Zilla-Rodzillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14537354250697464417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629135524524644730.post-91455495915350601392011-12-12T16:05:27.009-07:002011-12-12T16:05:27.009-07:00We want to hear Rodzilla's story!We want to hear Rodzilla's story!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629135524524644730.post-75909348276464366652011-12-09T09:26:18.746-07:002011-12-09T09:26:18.746-07:00Thanks for the comment and clarification.
Great j...Thanks for the comment and clarification.<br /><br />Great job on LOTOJA, I could see you were amped post-race and I was really happy for you, especially since you seemed really disappointed in yourself after the Desperado (If pickle juice made that much difference then maybe I better start stocking up for the 2012 season). Way to regroup and bring it on race day. I'm afraid my fate may have been sealed in late August when I got that strep infection and didn't stay off my bike for week to convalesce like I should have. Ironic, I give my patients that advice all the time and the ones that are training for some event alwyas give me that sideways look like "Whatever, I don't have time for that." I guess that's what I did too (and I know better) Once that bug moved into my lungs I think my goose was cooked. Your training log does lend credence to Rodzilla's claims that you don't need to put in lots of miles, just the right miles (i.e. lots of hill climbs) and drop the weight. Sounds like you did exactly that (score one for the Rodzilla debate team). As for future LOTOJAs I'll be happy to train with anybody that wants to do it but I'm afraid it's not in the cards for me. Lots of reasons for that, some I've covered in the blog but not all. It's an epic race and one any serious cyclist should have on their bucket list. I've crossed it off my list and I've made my peace with that fact. Also, sorry for outing your first and last name identity in the blog-o-sphere. Bit of a party foul there. It's not necessarily Cyclers Anonymous but sometimes it's nice to have that pseudo-ID protection (even if we plaster your mug all over the blog). Right now I'm leaning towards 'pickle juice' as your blog name which until recently would have sounded like a left-handed compliment to me, but apparently 'the juice' has the power to take mere mortals to the super-human level. <br /><br />Again, great job on LOTOJA and yes, let's get together for some rides come Spring. <br /><br />Steve (imdeebers) Larsen<br /><br />PS have you considered riding the Rockwell Relay? http://rockwellrelay.com/ That was by far my favorite event last year. They even have a ladies only Relay later in the summer. All our wives did it and loved it too. Give it some thought.<br /><br />PPS Keep checking in with the blog. I've been told my last entry was a bit of a downer. I need to post some of the Post LOTOJA rides that La Canadienne and I did together in the fall. Some great times, and reminders of why I love this sport so much.(im)deebershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03175785963465537118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629135524524644730.post-26302061873649207392011-12-09T06:19:10.140-07:002011-12-09T06:19:10.140-07:00Just as a point of clarification, its the Double L...Just as a point of clarification, its the Double Latte Powerbar Gels, Coke Classic, and dill pickle juice. (I didn't use any of them on Desperado Dual) When I rode up to you, I asked if you were all right. Having seen your training rides, there was no way I should have caught you unless something was horribly wrong. <br /><br />Here is my log for the year.<br />Count: 84 Activities<br />Distance: 2,023.03 mi<br />Time: 144:52:43 h:m:s<br />Elevation Gain: 96,770 ft<br />Avg Speed: 14.2 mph<br /><br />You should have wiped the floor with me. Shoot me an email if you want to compare notes on what I ate. (tmengar@gmail.com) We need to get you a successful Lotoja, and Swedish is going to need the company. I also want to get a group of about 10 and work together and finish around 10 hours.Thadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06898143392410492203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629135524524644730.post-34745053088692150442011-12-05T13:31:45.832-07:002011-12-05T13:31:45.832-07:00Congrats on your finish! My time wasn't much b...Congrats on your finish! My time wasn't much better than yours and I wasn't coughing up a lung. Nice work. Brilliant and engaging writing! I agree with you big time with the LOTOJA relay. All a bunch of suckers. Non athletic types. I have ZERO respect for LOTOJA relayers...they shouldnt get a decal for their car. No fair. LOTOJA this year sucked.....I wont ride it again until 2013. Two years in a row sapped all motivation. However, the love for cycling lives on...power to the pedal my friend!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com