Author Topic: [HAMR] Tarzan (Kurt Searvogel) (Read 451791 times)

sg37409 · « **Reply #1075 on:** 10 February, 2015, 05:28:29 pm »

Place No. Name Age Laps Time Miles
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1 179 Kurt Searvogel 47 16 12:00:16 243.1

Fast ! Was it on an upright bike or a recumbent ?

Frank9755 · « **Reply #1076 on:** 10 February, 2015, 06:08:13 pm »

It's a reasonable distance, but it's not really that fast. It wouldn't get you into the top 10 on a typical UK 12-hour.

It sounds like it was on an upright TT bike - probably like he's riding now, but it also says that drafting is allowed

Karla · « **Reply #1077 on:** 10 February, 2015, 06:17:50 pm »

Quote from: Frank9755 on 10 February, 2015, 06:08:13 pm

It's a reasonable distance, but it's not really that fast. It wouldn't get you into the top 10 on a typical UK 12-hour.

It sounds like it was on an upright TT bike - probably like he's riding now, but it also says that drafting is allowed

What Frank really neans is that it's about 20 miles less than he rode in the Newbury 12 last year.

clarion · « **Reply #1078 on:** 10 February, 2015, 06:21:55 pm »

We now know the answer to what happens when Kurt meets hills (the hills of Florida) and rain: He curtails his riding for the day.

At a respectable 181 miles, mind you, but it's rather short of what he's been putting in.

simonp · « **Reply #1079 on:** 10 February, 2015, 07:13:29 pm »

Does draughting always lead to faster times? Could be tactics at play.

mattc · « **Reply #1080 on:** 10 February, 2015, 07:18:51 pm »

Quote from: simonp on 10 February, 2015, 07:13:29 pm

Does draughting always lead to faster times? Could be tactics at play.

I was thinking the same thing!

(It sounds quite an odd event - I'd need to read some more accounts to understand the tactics. Also - aero-kit in a mass race sounds very dodgy! )

Exit Stage Left · « **Reply #1081 on:** 10 February, 2015, 07:26:01 pm »

Sebring is famous for a 12 hour motor race, so this is to the same sort of formula. The 24 Hour is a non-drafting RAAM qualifier.

Karla · « **Reply #1082 on:** 10 February, 2015, 08:10:02 pm »

Quote from: clarion on 10 February, 2015, 06:21:55 pm

We now know the answer to what happens when Kurt meets hills (the hills of Florida) and rain: He curtails his riding for the day.

At a respectable 181 miles, mind you, but it's rather short of what he's been putting in.

You can seed rain with aircraft, can't you?

Paging TimC and any other YACF pilots ...

Kim · « **Reply #1083 on:** 10 February, 2015, 08:15:06 pm »

In Florida, simply planning to launch a rocket seems to suffice.

Jacamo · « **Reply #1084 on:** 10 February, 2015, 09:01:07 pm »

Quote from: mattc on 10 February, 2015, 07:18:51 pm

(It sounds quite an odd event - I'd need to read some more accounts to understand the tactics. Also - aero-kit in a mass race sounds very dodgy! )

Here's Kurts write-up from 2012 when he broke the record- http://www.ultraracenews.com/2012/02/23/searvogels-sebring-record-the-hard-way/

Wowbagger · « **Reply #1085 on:** 10 February, 2015, 10:16:11 pm »

I see he's been past the Banana River Aquatic Reserve today. I wonder if he could send some for the gibbons?

IanDG · « **Reply #1086 on:** 10 February, 2015, 11:02:26 pm »

Easing off on the mileage before Sebring?

Wowbagger · « **Reply #1087 on:** 10 February, 2015, 11:06:53 pm »

He's still going, and it's just after 6pm Florida time. He's gone on later than this before. Another 2 hours could see him over 200 miles.

Climberruss · « **Reply #1088 on:** 11 February, 2015, 01:44:53 am »

212.6 miles.

IanDG · « **Reply #1089 on:** 11 February, 2015, 07:10:56 am »

Quote from: IanG on 10 February, 2015, 11:02:26 pm

Easing off on the mileage before Sebring?

err...no then.

paul851 · « **Reply #1090 on:** 11 February, 2015, 07:40:14 am »

Kurts slick semi pro crew showing how they handle navigation

clarion · « **Reply #1091 on:** 11 February, 2015, 08:43:46 am »

I noted that he tagged Steve in that.

Climberruss · « **Reply #1092 on:** 11 February, 2015, 10:57:15 am »

Quote from: clarion on 11 February, 2015, 08:43:46 am

I noted that he tagged Steve in that.

Amusing little snippet - showing what many are now seeing on here - that he has a pretty good sense of humour.

Ningishzidda · « **Reply #1093 on:** 11 February, 2015, 11:33:59 am »

? He was on the wrong side of the road.

?

I'll get my coat.

loadsabikes · « **Reply #1094 on:** 11 February, 2015, 11:47:44 am »

I loved the wry smile when he finally got the message.
When chatting to Steve last weekend, we were laughing about the clip when Kurt had had a bike failure and was sorting it out himself with his "support" faffing around filming.

Climberruss · « **Reply #1095 on:** 11 February, 2015, 01:36:56 pm »

Tazan is up and running. 06:10am

IanDG · « **Reply #1096 on:** 11 February, 2015, 01:56:03 pm »

....and another great video on FB, and if the accompanying photo is anything to go by then it's no wonder he keeps having mechanicals

clarion · « **Reply #1097 on:** 11 February, 2015, 03:16:30 pm »

That's not a bad way to snap stays.

But the latest video is really funny. Really frustrating delays, but he's laughing about it.

Laid Back Rich · « **Reply #1098 on:** 11 February, 2015, 11:08:42 pm »

truly bizarre that he's carrying a backpack

redfalo · « **Reply #1099 on:** 12 February, 2015, 06:13:52 am »

Quote from: Laid Back Rich on 11 February, 2015, 11:08:42 pm

truly bizarre that he's carrying a backpack

I think it's a Camelbag.

Author Topic: [HAMR] Tarzan (Kurt Searvogel) (Read 451791 times)

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