Author Topic: [HAMR] Tarzan (Kurt Searvogel) (Read 460812 times)

LittleWheelsandBig · « **Reply #3025 on:** 02 January, 2016, 02:23:24 pm »

Don't have to be male to take on the year record.

Mikes · « **Reply #3026 on:** 02 January, 2016, 09:18:14 pm »

Looks like Kurt has done fewer that 75065 miles in 2015, will do more than that but fewer than 76600 in 365 consecutive days to 9 Jan 2016. (76600 being roughly Godwin's total in the 365 consecutive days ending with his 100000 miles record). So Kurt will set the initial UMCA HAMRecord (as he's already ahead of Steve A) but since Godwin wasn't riding to UMCA rules and (probably) will have a higher 365 day total, could it then reasonably be claimed that Godwin's record will have been exceeded? What fun ...

Freya · « **Reply #3027 on:** 02 January, 2016, 11:01:49 pm »

If you don't want to accept it as a new record, that is up to you. I suspect that the vast majority of people will accept the achievment for what it is... Godwin dethroned*

* although still great.

Karla · « **Reply #3028 on:** 03 January, 2016, 12:39:58 am »

Quote from: mrcharly on 02 January, 2016, 11:49:21 am

Quote from: Phartiphukborlz on 02 January, 2016, 11:35:09 am
Quote from: Jacamo on 31 December, 2015, 02:58:50 pm
Quote from: danridesbikes on 31 December, 2015, 06:48:38 am
from Facebook

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Started out with 50 miles solo before meeting up with Amanda Coker and Chris Miller before lunch. Alicia Searvogel, Phil, Kim Rowe, Rubin Randel where working it for afternoon. Amanda PR 145 miles and Alicia had a pr of 21mph average for 50 miles.

Does anyone know who these people are? With the speeds/distances they're riding, I have a hard time believing they're just random riders that Kurt is latching onto.

While good, it's worth pointing out that a 21 mph 50 isn't exceptional pro-level performance either, more the sort of thing you'd expect to find in the racing section of any decent club.

FYI, the British 50 mile TT records are 31.7 and 28.1 mph for men and women respectively, both set by amateur riders.
I bet those aren't set by a 53-year-old.

No, though the third fastest 50 was set by a 48 or 49 year old Andy Wilkinson. Does that help?

Wowbagger · « **Reply #3029 on:** 03 January, 2016, 08:28:33 am »

386.6km yesterday. A quick mental calculation puts that just over 240 miles. I think that makes it just possible for him to break the record today, but I still think it will be tomorrow..

Ham · « **Reply #3030 on:** 03 January, 2016, 08:32:56 am »

He HAS invited everyone to meet him for a slap-up on Monday, the record breaking day

Thinks....

Pale Rider · « **Reply #3031 on:** 03 January, 2016, 08:49:45 am »

Quote from: Wowbagger on 03 January, 2016, 08:28:33 am

386.6km yesterday. A quick mental calculation puts that just over 240 miles. I think that makes it just possible for him to break the record today, but I still think it will be tomorrow..

I wonder if that's a little reminder to Bruce Berkeley - Kurt did that after Steve put in a mega day early in his bid.

orraloon · « **Reply #3032 on:** 03 January, 2016, 09:37:34 am »

His Facething says he plans to break the record between 4-5.30pm on Monday, followed by beer(s).

Mr Larrington · « **Reply #3033 on:** 03 January, 2016, 09:59:36 am »

Quote from: Ham on 03 January, 2016, 08:32:56 am

He HAS invited everyone to meet him for a slap-up on Monday, the record breaking day

Thinks....

Doesn't TimC sometimes drive his Airbus in that direction?

(Pictures minibus full of BRITISH oaves, louts and oiks turning up and telling him where he went wrong and complaining about the BEER)

Ham · « **Reply #3034 on:** 03 January, 2016, 10:01:06 am »

I wonder if he could do a flypast and waggle his wings without the passengers noticing?

Wowbagger · « **Reply #3035 on:** 03 January, 2016, 10:51:03 am »

Quote from: Mr Larrington on 03 January, 2016, 09:59:36 am

Quote from: Ham on 03 January, 2016, 08:32:56 am
He HAS invited everyone to meet him for a slap-up on Monday, the record breaking day

Thinks....

Doesn't TimC sometimes drive his Airbus in that direction?

(Pictures minibus full of BRITISH oaves, louts and oiks turning up and telling him where he went wrong and complaining about the BEER)

I'm in!

TimC · « **Reply #3036 on:** 03 January, 2016, 11:05:35 am »

Quote from: Mr Larrington on 03 January, 2016, 09:59:36 am

Quote from: Ham on 03 January, 2016, 08:32:56 am
He HAS invited everyone to meet him for a slap-up on Monday, the record breaking day

Thinks....

Doesn't TimC sometimes drive his Airbus in that direction?

(Pictures minibus full of BRITISH oaves, louts and oiks turning up and telling him where he went wrong and complaining about the BEER)

I will be going to Miami on 13th, just in time to miss the festivities sadly! It's a 3-day trip, and had it been this week, I'd have taken my Ritchey and gone and done a lap or two with (or, more likely, somewhere well behind) Kurt.

drgannet · « **Reply #3037 on:** 03 January, 2016, 12:50:22 pm »

Quote from: Mikes on 02 January, 2016, 09:18:14 pm

Looks like Kurt has done fewer that 75065 miles in 2015, will do more than that but fewer than 76600 in 365 consecutive days to 9 Jan 2016. (76600 being roughly Godwin's total in the 365 consecutive days ending with his 100000 miles record). So Kurt will set the initial UMCA HAMRecord (as he's already ahead of Steve A) but since Godwin wasn't riding to UMCA rules and (probably) will have a higher 365 day total, could it then reasonably be claimed that Godwin's record will have been exceeded? What fun ...

Wasn't there a thread early on about the highest 365 day consecutive total? Ah, yes https://yacf.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=87730.msg1800498#msg1800498 where Jo calculated 77,001.

Quote from: orraloon on 03 January, 2016, 09:37:34 am

His Facething says he plans to break the record between 4-5.30pm on Monday, followed by beer(s).

So strictly speaking he won't be breaking any record on Monday (his HAMR will not be ratified until after 9th Jan, his calendar year total is less than Tommy, and he won't have got to Tommy's 365 consecutive day total). Nevertheless, awesome is the only word I would use to describe his and Alicia's achievement.

Karla · « **Reply #3038 on:** 03 January, 2016, 01:00:47 pm »

He'll have ~~calculated~~taken the record for a pre-stated year, rather than a year chosen in retrospect.

[silly autocorrect]

Wowbagger · « **Reply #3039 on:** 03 January, 2016, 02:07:49 pm »

He's on his way now, having started at about 1.15 UK time.

Mileater · « **Reply #3040 on:** 03 January, 2016, 02:25:24 pm »

There's a Gofundme set up to pay for the party. So... If anyone wants to buy Tarzan a pint:

https://www.gofundme.com/ts9xac

danridesbikes · « **Reply #3041 on:** 03 January, 2016, 02:33:51 pm »

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So strictly speaking he won't be breaking any record on Monday (his HAMR will not be ratified until after 9th Jan, his calendar year total is less than Tommy, and he won't have got to Tommy's 365 consecutive day total).

:face palm: not this again

LMT · « **Reply #3042 on:** 03 January, 2016, 02:44:34 pm »

What miles did Tommy do between the dates that Kurt is using for his HAMR record?

Martin · « **Reply #3043 on:** 03 January, 2016, 03:07:08 pm »

pint on its way ;-p

LMT · « **Reply #3044 on:** 03 January, 2016, 03:27:23 pm »

Miles done by Tommy Godwin from the 10th of January to the 31st December was 73553. Anyone what miles he done from the 1st to the 9th of January 1940?

drgannet · « **Reply #3045 on:** 03 January, 2016, 03:49:23 pm »

Quote from: Phartiphukborlz on 03 January, 2016, 01:00:47 pm

He'll have ~~calculated~~taken the record for a pre-stated year, rather than a year chosen in retrospect.

[silly autocorrect]

Yes, that is correct.

Although he will be close to riding the furthest ever in a year period, it looks like he will finish up as number 2. I was really hoping he would get over the 77k mark, given his phenomenal effort and interaction over the last year.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #3046 on:** 03 January, 2016, 04:37:43 pm »

Quote from: LMT on 03 January, 2016, 02:44:34 pm

What miles did Tommy do between the dates that Kurt is using for his HAMR record?

None. He's been dead for quite a long while, I believe.

Martin · « **Reply #3047 on:** 04 January, 2016, 01:02:47 pm »

He's on the road! 120 miles to go for The Record

Laid Back Rich · « **Reply #3048 on:** 04 January, 2016, 03:04:40 pm »

Quote from: Climberruss on 11 January, 2015, 09:05:46 am

Tarzan clearly has a very different strategy to Steve. 231 miles on his first day is not that different to Steve, but his average speed is way way faster thus meaning significantly less time on the bike. His average heart rate is also way higher (as you'd expect given the effort to go at that speed). This is all well and good but can he vkeep that kind of effort level up for months on end? I personally suspect not. My thoughts are that Steve's approach has a much better chance over the long run.

It's very interesting looking back at some of the early posts on this thread!

TODAY'S THE DAY...GO TARZAN!

zigzag · « **Reply #3049 on:** 04 January, 2016, 03:54:01 pm »

i remember the scepticism about Kurt's prospects from several users of this forum early last year. tables were turned

CONGRATULATIONS KURT!!

Author Topic: [HAMR] Tarzan (Kurt Searvogel) (Read 460812 times)

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