Doug Kline
Guru
When I received my S40 frameset in June, I cannibalized some parts from my V20. Then I didn't get around to putting the V20 back together until Friday. I hadn't ridden the bike in 2 months and only took it around the block a couple times to see that it was working. I packed the S40 along with the V20 just in case something went wrong, but never needed it.
I've gotten up over 200 miles in a single day 4 times on my DF and it's always too painful to go further. Even though I was in better shape for all those DF runs than I am now, I went to this event with the goal of exceeding my best distance of 208 miles. This was also my first UMCA event on a Cruzbike. It was a scorcher of a day but I kept going. Thoughts bouncing around in my head included, "this is crazy, I've only done 2 centuries this year" and "where's that solar eclipse when you need it". The good news is other than trashing my legs, there was no numb hands, no hurt back, no inability to sit any longer on the saddle, and no staring at the ground because I can't lift my head anymore like on a DF. The V20 was perfectly comfortable.
In the end I got 211 miles in which in this heat was good enough for a first place finish in the 12-hour 50-59 age group and a new PR. It took 8 miles to get back to the start so my new longest day is 219 miles. And I'm very happy with it. On a flat course, the V20 compensates for a lot of under-training.
I rode with a Camelbak on my bike which allowed for getting plenty of ice cold water during the ride. I don't do well with putting stuff in my water, just need clean tasting cold water to drink. I used a bento box to periodically take Salt Sticks electrolytes and various snacks.
A post ride photo of Tigerpaw and me. Cruzibke riders took the top two spots in the 50-59 age group. You know, if we did 12 hours at night, I wouldn't have all that sunburn.
I've gotten up over 200 miles in a single day 4 times on my DF and it's always too painful to go further. Even though I was in better shape for all those DF runs than I am now, I went to this event with the goal of exceeding my best distance of 208 miles. This was also my first UMCA event on a Cruzbike. It was a scorcher of a day but I kept going. Thoughts bouncing around in my head included, "this is crazy, I've only done 2 centuries this year" and "where's that solar eclipse when you need it". The good news is other than trashing my legs, there was no numb hands, no hurt back, no inability to sit any longer on the saddle, and no staring at the ground because I can't lift my head anymore like on a DF. The V20 was perfectly comfortable.
In the end I got 211 miles in which in this heat was good enough for a first place finish in the 12-hour 50-59 age group and a new PR. It took 8 miles to get back to the start so my new longest day is 219 miles. And I'm very happy with it. On a flat course, the V20 compensates for a lot of under-training.
I rode with a Camelbak on my bike which allowed for getting plenty of ice cold water during the ride. I don't do well with putting stuff in my water, just need clean tasting cold water to drink. I used a bento box to periodically take Salt Sticks electrolytes and various snacks.
A post ride photo of Tigerpaw and me. Cruzibke riders took the top two spots in the 50-59 age group. You know, if we did 12 hours at night, I wouldn't have all that sunburn.
