These pictures are great. And what a fantastic idea. Thank you to the friends of Jay at Three Rivers Park District.
Friday, June 13, 2008
Three Rivers Keeping Track
These pictures are great. And what a fantastic idea. Thank you to the friends of Jay at Three Rivers Park District.
Amy and Holly R in Flagstaff, AZ
Holly R sent these pictures from Flagstaff, AZ. As of Friday morning, June 13, Team Strong Heart was keeping a 17.5 overall riding average. Their last Time Stop they recorded a 21 mph average. They have moved up into 3rd place overall. They have been on the road now for about 30 hours. We are all very proud of the team and we wish them safety the rest of the way!
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Solo Day 3...
It's day 3, and the overnight crew just checked into a hotel in Pagosa Springs, Co where we have been up working non-stop for well over 26 hours. We are delerious, almost feeling drunk by the intesnse feeling of tiredness. Tim is pedaling strong! He is with the second crew change and flying from Durango to Pagosa Springs on a 70 mile stretch with a blessing from god of tailwinds 25-30 mph that won't stop. All the riders are taking advantage of this, so it's a big day for everyone.
Last night we were back on the road at 7:15 RAAM time, and it was a painful start for Tim due to a real sore saddle. He pushed through the pain, and got into his groove powering through very tough climbing and terrain straight through the night going well over 200 miles by the sunrise. The crew pulled into time station 13 at sunrise where we got creative with a gel seat cover, and some tape, and Tim rode off telling us that he was teary eyed because he wasn't in pain for the first time.
The crew swicthed a few miles forward while Tim kept pedaling. We drove ahead to write a few fun motivational words in chalk on the hills for him to read as he rides up. "GO TIM".
The wind is still blowing, and Tim is still riding into the sunset after a little sandwich rest break. We are finally going to get some rest so we are preparred for the morning crew shift change, and are continually encouraged by Tim's strength, amazing abilities when on the bike, and dedication to this mission.
Keep the rubber side down.....
Michelle
Check out http://yellowscene.com/blog/ for more!!
Last night we were back on the road at 7:15 RAAM time, and it was a painful start for Tim due to a real sore saddle. He pushed through the pain, and got into his groove powering through very tough climbing and terrain straight through the night going well over 200 miles by the sunrise. The crew pulled into time station 13 at sunrise where we got creative with a gel seat cover, and some tape, and Tim rode off telling us that he was teary eyed because he wasn't in pain for the first time.
The crew swicthed a few miles forward while Tim kept pedaling. We drove ahead to write a few fun motivational words in chalk on the hills for him to read as he rides up. "GO TIM".
The wind is still blowing, and Tim is still riding into the sunset after a little sandwich rest break. We are finally going to get some rest so we are preparred for the morning crew shift change, and are continually encouraged by Tim's strength, amazing abilities when on the bike, and dedication to this mission.
Keep the rubber side down.....
Michelle
Check out http://yellowscene.com/blog/ for more!!
Everyone is on the Road!
The Team is on the road! They started together as four from the start line and now are riding two up until the support vehicles can meet them at mile 21. John and Melinda are on the road and we are looking for their first time check! That must have been pretty cool to start together as a group of 4!
Tim looks to have a good rhythm going as he is moving up the list of riders. Way to go Tim and crew! It looks like it is a good day. We can’t wait to hear from you! Way to go team!!
Tim looks to have a good rhythm going as he is moving up the list of riders. Way to go Tim and crew! It looks like it is a good day. We can’t wait to hear from you! Way to go team!!
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Extremes
Be sure to check out the route maps at the RAAM route site.
Race Reports here
The video blogs are very interesting!
Race Reports here
The video blogs are very interesting!
Ready, Set, GO!
Hey there everyone, this is Michelle speaking from Tim Case's solo crew. This is the first opportunity I have had to give you an update!
Today is (wait, let me check) Tues June 10th. The first 2 days were packed with challenge, and adventure. Tim started out strong leaving Oceanside at 12:00in the afternoon Cali time in which he headed in to the prime heat and tremendous mountains of California. For the first entire day into the evening, due to narrow roads, all racers were not allowed to have direct support. Our first crew shift had to do what's called "leapfrog" support for Tim which means drive a few miles ahead where it is safe and have food, water, and nutrients waiting to manually pass to him from the road as needed.
By the first night the effects of the heat, adrenaline of the race, and the terrain started taking its toll. The next 12 hours into yesterday posed physical and psychological challenges, and by 3 in the afternoon, Tim was questioning his deepest self. As a crew divided of people with many skills, we knew we had to take control to help Tim work towards his dream of completing this race. We decided it was time for a rest, and Tim needed to sleep in order to heal ad replenish his body to get him to a good place again. During his down time, the crew did calculations and came up with a serious stetegy and plan for Tim. We are the people closest in his life, and know how he functions. Tim is a type "A", go getter, and mythodical person. He needed a methodical plan, and that's what we devised.
2 hours later Tim woke up as a new man, and new desire for this challenge. Half the crew that had been up for now 36 hours stright stayed at the hotel to rest and get clean while the second half of the crew continued with Tim into the night. We restarted on the road at 8: 30 p.m and he road into the next afternoon 17 hours straight with minimal rests. Tim just got through his last time station with his highest rate so far, and he is feeling and looking strong, and did I mention is an amazing climber. The crew feels strong too, and has learned so much in the last 12 hours.
We are determined to finish and to finish strong.
I will keep you updated as I can, however internet access is sporatic. I am speaking daily with the Yellow Scene magazine editor, and he is posting a daily blog on their wbsite dictated from me. Please look at it at: http://yellowscene.com/blog/
Thans again to everyone who has supported us, and YOU are truley who keep Tim and Team Strongheart going!
Today is (wait, let me check) Tues June 10th. The first 2 days were packed with challenge, and adventure. Tim started out strong leaving Oceanside at 12:00in the afternoon Cali time in which he headed in to the prime heat and tremendous mountains of California. For the first entire day into the evening, due to narrow roads, all racers were not allowed to have direct support. Our first crew shift had to do what's called "leapfrog" support for Tim which means drive a few miles ahead where it is safe and have food, water, and nutrients waiting to manually pass to him from the road as needed.
By the first night the effects of the heat, adrenaline of the race, and the terrain started taking its toll. The next 12 hours into yesterday posed physical and psychological challenges, and by 3 in the afternoon, Tim was questioning his deepest self. As a crew divided of people with many skills, we knew we had to take control to help Tim work towards his dream of completing this race. We decided it was time for a rest, and Tim needed to sleep in order to heal ad replenish his body to get him to a good place again. During his down time, the crew did calculations and came up with a serious stetegy and plan for Tim. We are the people closest in his life, and know how he functions. Tim is a type "A", go getter, and mythodical person. He needed a methodical plan, and that's what we devised.
2 hours later Tim woke up as a new man, and new desire for this challenge. Half the crew that had been up for now 36 hours stright stayed at the hotel to rest and get clean while the second half of the crew continued with Tim into the night. We restarted on the road at 8: 30 p.m and he road into the next afternoon 17 hours straight with minimal rests. Tim just got through his last time station with his highest rate so far, and he is feeling and looking strong, and did I mention is an amazing climber. The crew feels strong too, and has learned so much in the last 12 hours.
We are determined to finish and to finish strong.
I will keep you updated as I can, however internet access is sporatic. I am speaking daily with the Yellow Scene magazine editor, and he is posting a daily blog on their wbsite dictated from me. Please look at it at: http://yellowscene.com/blog/
Thans again to everyone who has supported us, and YOU are truley who keep Tim and Team Strongheart going!
Monday, June 9, 2008
All is Good!
Check out Michael Todey's brother on You Tube!
Check out Michelle's post at http://yellowscene.com/blog/
Sunday, June 8, 2008
TIm Video from the RAAM site...
Here he is at the start!
http://www.raceacrossamerica.org/subwebraam/blogx.php?N_webcat_id=86
Race Reports here
Oh, I almost forgot, the 4 person team has made it to Oceanside and is ready to relax before a big day tomorrow!
http://www.raceacrossamerica.org/subwebraam/blogx.php?N_webcat_id=86
Race Reports here
Oh, I almost forgot, the 4 person team has made it to Oceanside and is ready to relax before a big day tomorrow!
And They're Off!
Here is Tim before the start. First check on times and Jure Robic is the only one through the time station so far. I will update this soon!
Tim is Ready for Takeoff!!
Stay tuned for interview with Tim. He is about to head out on an amazing journey!!
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Tomorrow is the Big Day!
Tim starts tomorrow and the team on Wednesday!
Be sure to check the links! I didn't know that three riders were starting today. There are already riders on the road!
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