Aussies @ IBR23 prep

[EricV]

I'm not sure who looks more beat up, Olaf or the scorer

That's no scorer, just a volunteer checking riders in. The scorers are sequestered in a darkened room deep inside the hotel. BTDT, have the stories to tell. BWAAAhaaahaha... <cough, cough>, sorry, it's a lot more fun out in the parking lot than in the scoring room. You get to see more riders outside, Vs the one on one in the scoring room.

Actually, Olaf looks pretty darn good. Good on them all for getting it done!

 

[Ed.]

Olaf always looks like that, even when I last saw him in a shirt and tie!

 

[cjmckay]

The great news is that the Aussie contingent (as of the end of leg 2) all appear to be on track to be 'Finishers'. Looks like a long third leg, but they all seem to be riding their plans to get over the line and possibly (given the relative miles ridden) keeping themselves somewhat fresh for this final leg. Inspirational stuff (especially for a LD newbie like me)....

 

[tabledrain]

Thjey are doing ok. They have each had their respective tough bits to deal with but the are all still in it so thats the main thing. My experience is that no matter how bad your particular day is going, at least 10 others are in the same boat and another 10 are worse off so just keep to the plan and dont ever give up.

 

[Roadbandit]

[QUOTE="tabledrain, post: 81903, member: 367"no matter how bad your particular day is going, at least 10 others are in the same boat and another 10 are worse off so just keep to the plan and dont ever give up.[/QUOTE]

I've been in this position during gliding comps and ended up winning the day after having a shocker. Turns out everybody else had to contend with the same conditions. Never give up.

 

[Roadbandit]

“Name,Eric, Marcus,rider number is 80.My location is Ormond Beach, Florida.Last bonus I scored was arrested for.Next bonus I’m heading for is S See, S, you.” — Eric Marcus
(from the call ins)

I really want to know what this bonus was !!

 

[Dicky Knee]

"Last bonus I scored was a rest. For next bonus I’m heading for................."

 

[Roadbandit]

"Last bonus I scored was a rest. For next bonus I’m heading for................."

yep, got that. just the voice to text translation is a crackup

 

[Dicky Knee]

yep, got that. just the voice to text translation is a crackup

yes, there has been some absolute crazy interpretations by the "speech to text" software.

 

[Murphyau]

Just saw this on the IBR website in the Day 11 post. No explanation/reason given.

Martin Little and Rebecca McCallum have informed the RallyMom they have withdrawn from the rally and will be returning to Minnesota.

 

[tabledrain]

They are good. The rally is a tough master...

 

[TripleTreat]

They are good. The rally is a tough master...

Good to hear. I was scouring the internet for more info.

 

[tabledrain]

Good to hear. I was scouring the internet for more info.

Is this where I say dont ask me how i know" hehehehe

 

[Biggles]

Just saw this on the IBR website in the Day 11 post. No explanation/reason given.

Martin Little and Rebecca McCallum have informed the RallyMom they have withdrawn from the rally and will be returning to Minnesota.

I hope they have enough points to be Finishers after all that!

 

[tabledrain]

I hope they have enough points to be Finishers after all that!

They are going to MN, not PA.

 

[tabledrain]

I am amazed at what these 11 days have presented for the riders to hammer through. Rain, hail, fires, smoke, extreme heat, bad roads and yet still they persevere. The convos i've had with some riders make you wonder why we do it.
I must be sick, this year I missed being in the mix

 

[cjmckay]

I am amazed at what these 11 days have presented for the riders to hammer through. Rain, hail, fires, smoke, extreme heat, bad roads and yet still they persevere. The convos i've had with some riders make you wonder why we do it.
I must be sick, this year I missed being in the mix

You're amazed and you are a finisher! Think about what the rest of us more mortals are thinking.... (and I know for a fact I know nothing of what they are really going through...)

 

[Kimmie]

You're amazed and you are a finisher! Think about what the rest of us more mortals are thinking.... (and I know for a fact I know nothing of what they are really going through...)

Exactly.
As for finding more info, they do state the "great blackout on all socials" occurs over these 11days. Although reading the scribes daily subscriptions have been thoroughly entertaining and you can tell at points that he is wanting to give us sideliners more but just cannot.

Will been keen to read the ride report from Kiwi & Piglet as no doubt there has been something not go go plan (I know stating the obvious).

Whether they, Ollie or Jeff finish or not, they have my absolute respect regardless!!!

As long as they are all safe, that is the most important thing.

 

[jeffrey gebler]

All I can say is that was a really tough 11 days. Hope to be selected again n 2025

 

[Fatman]

All I can say is that was a really tough 11 days. Hope to be selected again n 2025

Well done Jeff on getting to the finish, good luck with scoring.