Author Topic: [HAMR] Tarzan (Kurt Searvogel) (Read 460743 times)

Citizenfish · « **Reply #2725 on:** 04 November, 2015, 05:51:37 pm »

It's been mentioned elsewhere. But NO American has ever ridden this far in a single calendar year. I can find references to 42k years but nothing beyond. Kurt really does deserve a massive pat on the back for that alone.

woollypigs · « **Reply #2726 on:** 04 November, 2015, 05:58:28 pm »

Quote from: Citizenfish on 04 November, 2015, 05:51:37 pm

... does deserve a massive pat on the back for that alone.

Not just for too long as that would be helping - UCI don't like sticky bottles either

But yes well done that man

Von Broad · « **Reply #2727 on:** 04 November, 2015, 06:08:56 pm »

Quote from: Martin on 03 November, 2015, 11:22:35 pm

Kurt's finally headed back to FLA where it all began

It must be a massive psychological boast to be heading back to where it all began - dryer climate, warmer air and light at the end of the tunnel. He could easily really rack up some big miles on the home run.

Oaky · « **Reply #2728 on:** 04 November, 2015, 06:11:06 pm »

Just needs to watch out for those pesky alligators!

Basil · « **Reply #2729 on:** 04 November, 2015, 06:15:24 pm »

I think making it to November will help his mood too. The work is no longer stretching interminably into the far distance. I hope he's not too keen on Christmas.

CrazyEnglishTriathlete · « **Reply #2730 on:** 05 November, 2015, 06:39:45 am »

Although it feels a bit disloyal to say this, I'm more fascinated by Tarzan's progress than TG's at the moment. Probably because he's starting to get close to it, but with 200mpd still to keep going, it's in the balance. I really hope he does it.

Then I'll have 7 months of cheering on TG to try and beat Tarzan's record.

TimC · « **Reply #2731 on:** 05 November, 2015, 10:10:12 am »

I agree. I really want to see Kurt get this. And I do hope that, in doing so, he provides the spur to motivate Steve to go on to top Kurt. But, whatever the outcome, they are both amazing.

Martin · « **Reply #2732 on:** 05 November, 2015, 10:44:08 am »

If you are reading Alicia Chapeau on 200km too

Wowbagger · « **Reply #2733 on:** 05 November, 2015, 01:41:04 pm »

Kurt started about an hour ago and so far seems to have done a 15 mile loop. He doesn't appear to be heading anywhere in particular, unlike the past couple of days.

red marley · « **Reply #2734 on:** 05 November, 2015, 02:52:45 pm »

He mentioned on FB that he would based at the gulf coast for a couple of days. I think this is day two as he also spent most of yesterday looping around the coast.

Mr Larrington · « **Reply #2735 on:** 06 November, 2015, 12:48:33 am »

Looping around on the Mississippi coast W of Gulfport (how did they think of that name?) where IIRC it is as flat as the sides of David Coulthard's head.

Clemo · « **Reply #2736 on:** 06 November, 2015, 08:13:54 am »

Oh to be in Florida this morning

Have a good day Mr Kurt

Wowbagger · « **Reply #2737 on:** 06 November, 2015, 09:34:20 am »

Quote from: Mr Larrington on 06 November, 2015, 12:48:33 am

Looping around on the Mississippi coast W of Gulfport (how did they think of that name?) where IIRC it is as flat as the sides of David Coulthard's head.

Is it twinned with Oil City?

Mr Larrington · « **Reply #2738 on:** 06 November, 2015, 03:33:29 pm »

Wikinaccurate's "Notable People" section in the Gulfport article features mainly sportsball types; not a single swivel-eyed maniac guitar player to be seen. As USAnian place names go it's a bit bland compared with Bucksnort, Braggadoccio or Truth Or Consequences.

Legs · « **Reply #2739 on:** 06 November, 2015, 04:42:56 pm »

According to the legendary Jim Croce, sweet Cordelia Brown was "a Mississippi lady / a lovin' Gulfport girl / she taught me how to love and / she really loved me well."

CrazyEnglishTriathlete · « **Reply #2740 on:** 07 November, 2015, 09:05:25 am »

If the HAM'R Leaderboard is not mistaken Kurt passed

100,000 kilometers for the year

yesterday

Round of applause please. Only the 4th cyclist ever to do so.

Mr Larrington · « **Reply #2741 on:** 07 November, 2015, 09:07:50 am »

Yay! Forza Kurt!

tonyh · « **Reply #2742 on:** 07 November, 2015, 09:18:00 am »

Forza Kurt indeed!!

TimC · « **Reply #2743 on:** 07 November, 2015, 10:04:24 am »

Phenomenal. Chapeau and bloody well done!

hillbilly · « **Reply #2744 on:** 07 November, 2015, 11:48:04 am »

About bloody time

Wowbagger · « **Reply #2745 on:** 07 November, 2015, 12:53:13 pm »

Very impressive!

Canardly · « **Reply #2746 on:** 07 November, 2015, 01:06:21 pm »

Very well done Kurt.

Justin(e) · « **Reply #2747 on:** 07 November, 2015, 01:28:36 pm »

I'd like to see that odometer reading click over

CrazyEnglishTriathlete · « **Reply #2748 on:** 07 November, 2015, 03:03:36 pm »

Quote from: Justin(e) on 07 November, 2015, 01:28:36 pm

I'd like to see that odometer reading click over

Does a Garmin have enough digits??

contango · « **Reply #2749 on:** 08 November, 2015, 11:47:56 pm »

Quote from: Citizenfish on 04 November, 2015, 05:51:37 pm

It's been mentioned elsewhere. But NO American has ever ridden this far in a single calendar year. I can find references to 42k years but nothing beyond. Kurt really does deserve a massive pat on the back for that alone.

60,000 miles in a year (even assuming he puts his feet up for the rest of the year) is just incredible. I was always pleased when I broke through 3,000 miles in a year. Kurt (and Steve) are knocking out more than that in a month, every month.

No matter who "wins" this I don't see any way any of the contenders can be regarding as having lost.

Author Topic: [HAMR] Tarzan (Kurt Searvogel) (Read 460743 times)

Martin

red marley

hillbilly