[HAMR] Tarzan (Kurt Searvogel)

[jsabine]

Also seems a bit weird that his own, hometown, bike shop didn't seem all that interested in what he was doing.

I dunno - sure, they weren't asking all through the vid what he was up to, but near the end there's a voice off-camera saying "it's pretty awesome what he's doing" and asking Alicia about her role (she's his professional stalker, apparently).

And you know, they were right - it is pretty awesome what he's doing. (Steve's more awesome, obv, but that goes without saying here and in any case is only a matter of degree.)

[Mr Larrington]

It seems Flash Player is needed to view Kurt's videos. So I won't be seeing any of them after all. Because as any fule kno Flash Player is effin' insecure.

If you care about security uninstall Flash. Seriously.

The one linked upthread played fine using Chrome on my fondleslab.  And the Mega-Global Fruit Corporation of Cupertino, USAnia is well-known for its rabid dislike of Flash.

[Wowbagger]

Our Battling USAnian Boy is still out there, the tracker claiming he's done 162.54 miles. There's been quite a lot of doubling back so that may well be an understatement. Just after 6pm, so by my reckoning the sun should have set. However, I'm led to believe that LR is 5 hours behind us and Google claims that sunset today is 7.16 pm. That's a pretty inaccurate time approximation then, since the equinox isn't for another week.

[JonBuoy]

Looks like a pleasant evening:  http://weather.weatherbug.com/AR/Little%20Rock-weather/weather-cams/local-cams.html

[Wowbagger]

Well that looks OK. He seems to have stopped again though.

[Wowbagger]

I don't know if either cyclist is aware of the numbers of us following their progress, but if they are, then I hope they find it encouraging. Steve has a quick look in here from time to time and no doubt has picked up the fact that, at around 8pm every day, a fair few of us are willing him on to yet more miles.

Kurt obviously has a much smaller following on YACF and it gives the impression that he slogs his way around with hardly anyone about. Are there any other forums his supporters wish him well? Or is YACF the only place where this amazing contest is being celebrated?

He's got over 180 tracker miles registered so far today, so it looks as though his campaign is back on track after three less productive days.

[Jacamo]

222.2 miles today!

[Wowbagger]

Curiously, Kurt registered 2 rides, according to the UMCA soreadsheet. The first was 0.1 miles, the second 222.2! That's dedication for you.

[red marley]

Kurt has managed to submit an extra 20 mile GPS track for 13th March - that day when he had GPS problems. Still a big chunk from the middle of the day missing though.

I also notice that his average heart rate for rides in the last week has been steadily climbing:

Day	Av Heart rate
9 Mar	90
10 Mar	92
11 Mar	92
12 Mar	96
13 Mar	99
14 Mar	101
15 Mar	106

[Bobby]

222.2 miles today!

Chapeau kurt - the race is on 

[Ningishzidda]

Kurt has managed to submit an extra 20 mile GPS track for 13th March - that day when he had GPS problems. Still a big chunk from the middle of the day missing though.

I also notice that his average heart rate for rides in the last week has been steadily climbing:

Day	Av Heart rate
9 Mar	90
10 Mar	92
11 Mar	92
12 Mar	96
13 Mar	99
14 Mar	101
15 Mar	106

Does it correlate with metres climbed?

[Climberruss]

Kurt has managed to submit an extra 20 mile GPS track for 13th March - that day when he had GPS problems. Still a big chunk from the middle of the day missing though.

I also notice that his average heart rate for rides in the last week has been steadily climbing:

Day	Av Heart rate
9 Mar	90
10 Mar	92
11 Mar	92
12 Mar	96
13 Mar	99
14 Mar	101
15 Mar	106

I picked up on this too. Was wondering if it was related to slightly hillier terrain (probably) or possible an indicator of a dip in form (hopefully not). Anybody care to comment?

[hillbilly]

I thought this as well. 

Also the conditions have been harder (he may not be riding with the wind at all times given he appears to be either "forced" to head towards Little Rock or is running the Steve approach of riding to/from home).

Steve and Kurt's rides appear to have swapped over in nature, compared to Jan/Feb when Kurt was benefitting from being in Florida.  Making hay, I think the expression is.

[Nuncio]

I also notice that his average heart rate for rides in the last week has been steadily climbing:

Does it correlate with metres climbed?

Not really.  If Strava is to be believed March 10th and 13 equate to around 6 metres ascent per km, the other days are around 3.7, except for 11th which is 2.2

One of the 3 tracks submitted for 13/3 is 0.7km, rising 146km. I suspect this is not right. Coincidentally (or probably not), one of the others is 146m climbing over 33.5km.

[Jabba]

Also seems a bit weird that his own, hometown, bike shop didn't seem all that interested in what he was doing.

..... near the end there's a voice off-camera saying "it's pretty awesome what he's doing" and asking Alicia about her role ....

This was what had me questioning whether they were interested, it didn't seem as if they were joking around so it felt like a straight question and if they'd known about Kurt then they'd have known who Alicia was and her role......... but hey I've probably just read way too much into it all 

[mrcharly-YHT]

Kurt obviously has a much smaller following on YACF and it gives the impression that he slogs his way around with hardly anyone about. Are there any other forums his supporters wish him well? Or is YACF the only place where this amazing contest is being celebrated?

He has quite a few followers on facebook.

[Clemo]

Kurt obviously has a much smaller following on YACF and it gives the impression that he slogs his way around with hardly anyone about. Are there any other forums his supporters wish him well? Or is YACF the only place where this amazing contest is being celebrated?

He has quite a few followers on facebook.

I follow Kurt on facebook, its good to see all of the videos to guage how he is doing, but I suspect there are few places that celebrate this record attempt quite like YACF

[Wowbagger]

I'm not a facebooker but I do watch his videos. I haven't appointed myself as a "follower" on facebook (presumably I can't without an account) but I have on Strava.

[mrcharly-YHT]

The advantage of actually using Facebook is that you can send him messages or questions. Usually he or Alicia respond pretty quickly.

[Jaded]

Steve tries to read the messages about him/to him but it's time consuming.

The most important thing is riding the miles.

[mrcharly-YHT]

Steve tries to read the messages about him/to him but it's time consuming.

The most important thing is riding the miles.

Distracting as well. I think Steve has the right attitude for him.

[Ray 6701]

The advantage of actually using Facebook is that you can send him messages or questions. Usually he or Alicia respond pretty quickly.

They both responded to a video that I'd shared on fb 

[Climberruss]

The advantage of actually using Facebook is that you can send him messages or questions. Usually he or Alicia respond pretty quickly.

They both responded to a video that I'd shared on fb 

I think they are both keeping an eye on what is happening over here. They do tend to respond to comments and there videos are usually quite amusing.  Keep them coming Kurt / Alicia!

[Mr Larrington]

He got into England, turned round and went straight back out! Do you think he didn't like it?

Perhaps he's making some sort of statement?  Hasn't lost his sense of humour, it seems.

Zooming in on England, Arkansas, it looks absolutely nothing like the original.  The 'rolling English drunkard' took no part in highway construction out there!

And today 'e's been dahn ve East End

[offcumden]

And today 'e's been dahn ve East End

Ah, yes, that's close to Highway 167, which he seems to like yo-yoing up and down.  You don't think there's an Arkansas version of the VC167 (also named after a local main road), do you? 

An opportunity to set up a transatlantic twinning arrangement, perhaps?  Or maybe a team HAMR challenge?