Really OT: I did it!

N11Porsche · N11Porsche's Garage

I know, another off topic but I am stoked!
I'm a 55 year old Porsche fanatic and fanatic cyclist. Yesterday I completed my first Double Century, 200 miles and over 12,000 ft. of climbing on my bike. The ride started at 4:30 am. and I finished up at 10 pm, beating the midnite deadline by a couple of hours. This pic is me (when I was still feeling good

taken by another rider, while he was riding in front of me. Sorry about the off topic but you know how it is when you do something for the first time.....

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Bill Carcot
1979 911SC
Diablo Region, P.C.A.

JDaniel · JDaniel's Garage

Congrats... A double century is a tough one (ugh). I did the 24 hrs of Snowshoe this year, so I know how happy/tired you must feel.

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Dan Tolley
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canyonlands · 09-30-2001, 09:28 PM

Cool!

I'm a long time road bike racer/rider/tourer. Started back in the early eighties and in my prime I was riding over 400 miles a week not counting weekend racing. I've raced in several 200+ mile races and they always build "character".
Keep riding! As you probably know, it's a great way to keep in shape and will keep your steering reflexes sharp!

bob tilton · bob tilton's Garage

you should be very proud...hell i'm proud for you. congrats!!!
bob
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old_skul · 09-30-2001, 10:26 PM

Congrats! That's a hell of an accomplishment.

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Mark Szabo
1986 911 Targa 3.2
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Kmatts · 10-01-2001, 05:03 AM

I'm a 25 year-old kid (about 12 at heart) in good shape and I could never do that. That is so amazing. You definately get a congratulations from me!
Kyle.

joehahn · joehahn's Garage

I am not a cyclist and quite frankly find it a little boring (sorry!) but God Dam my man!! That is awesome!

Joe 68L

Bill Verburg · Bill Verburg's Garage

Congratulations! I am in awe, I thought I was doing good to get my 52 yr old body to do 150 mi a week.

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911pcars · 10-01-2001, 03:49 PM

Bill,
Congratulations on the double. Awesome. 12,000 feet yet.
I did a century a couple of years ago (mostly flat too) and couldn't imagine doing another 100 unless much less in the seat for 15+ hours unless I was in the shape you obviously are. What hurt the most? What did you use for night vision?

Sherwood Lee
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pwd72s · 10-01-2001, 03:57 PM

Congratulations...you almost (but not quite) inspired me to dust off the old 1970's Raleigh SuperCourse that's still hanging in the garage. Probably a pretty stone age bike compared to today's stuff. 200 miles at 12,000 feet? Man, I wouldn't even want to drive that course...way to go, man!

Mark Howard · 10-01-2001, 04:12 PM

You da Man!! You da Man!!!

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Mark Howard
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cim · 10-01-2001, 08:09 PM

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jmcjunkin · 10-01-2001, 08:34 PM

Congrats! A great accomplishment. 12,000ft is a lot of climbing! I'm an avid bike racer and 200miles is a long day for anyone at any level.

N11Porsche · N11Porsche's Garage

Guys, Thanks for the replys. Sherwood, we had to have a red rear lite and I used a halogan headlite that had a quick release clamp for the handlebar, powered by 5 double "A" batteries. I had to change batteries once to get thru the nite. It worked great and was cheap (15 bucks)

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Bill Carcot
1979 911SC
Diablo Region, P.C.A.