Author Topic: [HAMR] Tarzan (Kurt Searvogel) (Read 460793 times)

offcumden · « **Reply #2200 on:** 30 March, 2015, 07:46:08 pm »

I like LEE's avatar text - "Let's stop overusing the word "Awesome"".

Better still, let's stop using it altogether. Possible exceptions: Aurora Borealis (Australis); Grand Canyon; The Second Coming (of TG, who did you think I meant?).

sg37409 · « **Reply #2201 on:** 30 March, 2015, 08:08:41 pm »

when in the US recently there was an ad for some telecom company with the tag line, "its the future of awesome"

hillbilly · « **Reply #2202 on:** 30 March, 2015, 08:12:15 pm »

http://www.lyricsontop.com/tegan-and-sara-the-lonely-island-songs/everything-is-awesome-lyrics.html

and you know it. Read the lyrics and think how it may apply to Steve's challenge over the past 3 months.

C-3PO · « **Reply #2203 on:** 30 March, 2015, 08:14:28 pm »

Masters and Mistresses

Several posts have been removed from this thread for lack of excellence. Further transgressions might result in a spell in the Cooler. Please note that support for a rider does not have to include "dissing" another, and that anyone attempting such feats of endurance does not need an army of keyboard warriors bristling at perceived slights.

I remain your humble shiny servant

C-3PO

Hot Flatus · « **Reply #2204 on:** 30 March, 2015, 08:21:54 pm »

Never mind that, is the fight still on?

Jurek · « **Reply #2205 on:** 30 March, 2015, 08:25:36 pm »

I know, I shouldnt've

Von Broad · « **Reply #2206 on:** 30 March, 2015, 09:17:42 pm »

Quote from: Jaded on 30 March, 2015, 02:45:11 pm

Quote from: LMT on 30 March, 2015, 12:57:55 pm
211 miles from Tarzan yesterday, awesome riding.

Looking back at his last fortnight, it looks par rather than awesome.

The 234 and 245 days were awesome.

Yes, must admit, I thought the same. 211 is an average for both these riders hitherto...beyond the scope of most of us of course, but near enough an average for them as far the challenge is concerned.

If it's awesome today or yesterday, it's awesome everyday.

offcumden · « **Reply #2207 on:** 30 March, 2015, 09:21:01 pm »

AAAARRRGGGHHH!!!

Basil · « **Reply #2208 on:** 30 March, 2015, 09:22:45 pm »

Quote from: offcumden on 30 March, 2015, 09:21:01 pm

AAAARRRGGGHHH!!!

¿que?

PAC · « **Reply #2209 on:** 30 March, 2015, 09:30:50 pm »

Quote from: Basil on 30 March, 2015, 09:22:45 pm

Quote from: offcumden on 30 March, 2015, 09:21:01 pm
AAAARRRGGGHHH!!!

¿que?

Used the awesome word

nuttycyclist · « **Reply #2210 on:** 30 March, 2015, 09:36:19 pm »

Quote from: mattc on 30 March, 2015, 05:53:16 pm

Classy new photo on Kurt's FB homepage

Quote from: Hillbilly on 30 March, 2015, 06:11:31 pm

It's not just a photo, it's his Facebook page banner (i.e. the photo that goes along the top). Really nice gesture.

I didn't know of Kurt before this. I was following the challenge just because I'd ridden with Steve before and knew he had the capability to succeed in his plans. I'd seen comments re Kurt just duplicating Steve's mileage and having 10 days to then up the game to take the title, and I'd seen comments re the difference in locations/weather/climbing. Yes they did sway me a little, but not to any extent that I would publicly echo them. They had simply set a perception in my mind.

This gesture, as well as things I've seen over the last 3 months, has just made me click the like button on Kurt's page. I don't really 'do' facebook and this is only one of the handful of times this year I've clicked the like button.

GWS Steve, you WILL have a second bite at the cherry.
Go Tarzan - good luck.

And both of you, thank you for re-kindling the huge competition and spirit of long distance cycling that Tommy was a part of all those years ago. (Thank goodness Tommy didn't have to put up with internet trolls. Now, let's all be nice to one another.)

Datameister · « **Reply #2211 on:** 30 March, 2015, 09:38:24 pm »

Quote from: nuttycyclist on 30 March, 2015, 09:36:19 pm

This gesture, as well as things I've seen over the last 3 months, has ~~just~~ made me click the like button on Kurt's page.

Now, let's all be nice to one another.

+1 to both of the points above

Ningishzidda · « **Reply #2212 on:** 31 March, 2015, 06:37:13 am »

Almost four hundred clicks. That's truly fearsome.

offcumden · « **Reply #2213 on:** 31 March, 2015, 09:17:33 am »

Quote from: Ningishzidda on 31 March, 2015, 06:37:13 am

Almost four hundred clicks. That's truly fearsome.

Exit Stage Left · « **Reply #2214 on:** 31 March, 2015, 11:41:05 am »

I heard 'Nutbush City Limits' on the radio, and wondered how you'd get to 'Highway Number 19' from Little Rock. Probably via Memphis, as the Mississippi has relatively few crossings.
It's interesting to connect the fragments of geography that I know through popular song into a coherent view of a region.

Canardly · « **Reply #2215 on:** 31 March, 2015, 11:47:46 am »

Quote from: Ningishzidda on 31 March, 2015, 06:37:13 am

Almost four hundred clicks. That's truly fearsome.

Strewth!

Ray 6701 · « **Reply #2216 on:** 31 March, 2015, 01:58:31 pm »

Quote from: Ningishzidda on 31 March, 2015, 06:37:13 am

Almost four hundred clicks. That's truly fearsome.

Strava has 213.2 miles https://www.strava.com/activities/276714715

Mr Larrington · « **Reply #2217 on:** 31 March, 2015, 02:24:13 pm »

Quote from: Exit Stage Left on 31 March, 2015, 11:41:05 am

I heard 'Nutbush City Limits' on the radio, and wondered how you'd get to 'Highway Number 19' from Little Rock. Probably via Memphis, as the Mississippi has relatively few crossings.
It's interesting to connect the fragments of geography that I know through popular song into a coherent view of a region.

I don't think he's been ~~Walking~~ Riding into Clarksdale yet, but if he does he'll be at the Crossroads. Whether he got up in the morning and hit that Highway 49 is not recorded but the locals might yet put some bleachers out in the sun on Highway 61.

CrazyEnglishTriathlete · « **Reply #2218 on:** 31 March, 2015, 09:49:50 pm »

Tarzan will soon have Miles Smith for virtual company on the HAM'R road. So we can't stop this thing Steve started.

paul851 · « **Reply #2219 on:** 01 April, 2015, 08:00:59 am »

215.8 miles for Tarzan yesterday mainly around Little Rock .

jefmcg · « **Reply #2220 on:** 01 April, 2015, 09:49:08 am »

Quote from: paul851 on 01 April, 2015, 08:00:59 am

215.8 miles for Tarzan yesterday mainly around Little Rock .

If we are doing songs .....
Two little girls from Little Rock

<a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/swf/x5uxkq" target="_blank">http://www.dailymotion.com/swf/x5uxkq</a>

Pingu · « **Reply #2221 on:** 01 April, 2015, 10:03:08 am »

Hey, farmer! How do you get to Little Rock?

wajcgac · « **Reply #2222 on:** 03 April, 2015, 09:15:24 am »

Perfect conditions for Kurt yesterday - a bit surprised he didn't clock even more miles.

Strong tailwind all day and very flat.

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/735694686

Laid Back Rich · « **Reply #2223 on:** 03 April, 2015, 10:16:06 am »

he's probably kicking back a bit now there's no pressure from Steve...good luck to him he seems a good bloke, but it's hard to stay interested now

SoreTween · « **Reply #2224 on:** 03 April, 2015, 11:17:32 am »

Quote from: Laid Back Rich on 03 April, 2015, 10:16:06 am

he's probably kicking back a bit now there's no pressure from Steve...good luck to him he seems a good bloke

Mad isn't it, metronomic turns of ~210 then on a fair day 219 miles does seem like he's kicked back. Keep it up Kurt, only your lousy luck to beat now.

Quote from: Laid Back Rich

but it's hard to stay interested now

Only 8 days to Miles starts, that should help with the interest 'till Steve is all patched up.

Author Topic: [HAMR] Tarzan (Kurt Searvogel) (Read 460793 times)

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