Go MontanaWR250! Ironman style again!
Trackmaster!? I expected to see you on the start line with us Ironfolks again! You really re-set the bar last year and I was looking forward to giving a better challenge this year.
Hey thumper-talkers this years 25 hours will be the best ever!
I have been looking forward to this weekend for months like you!
A huge thanks to Scoot and the OTBG.
It is just such a PRIVILEGE to sit on the starting line!
Look for #164i -i'll need all the support i can get! It is my third try.
On the same bike! (same valves too! yamaha!) I get so tired from
my huge grin my performance has suffered. This year will be
no exception. I'll ride until i quit having fun. 245 miles, then 340, this year
i will again try my best.
Yahooooo THUMPERTALKERS! We shall roost in the light we create ourselves out of the love we have for our sport, the land, thumper technology, and yes- each other!
What better place? What better race? What better people? Wonderful!
See you all there!
richard johnson- Team "I Think I can!"

Hey there guys,

Reading your posts has really gotten me excited for my first 25 hr. race! Me and 5 other buddies are all doing this for the first time and have no idea what to expect (except for the monkey butt ). Would one of you who have done this before post a quick check list of crutial items we should bring in order to be prepared? That would be much appreciated!

Thanks!

muddyice said:

Hey, that's redundant.
Are you from Walla Walla?

-Tyler

racinace said:

Ha Ha!!! What do you MEAN? Too many gear bags??? That was a reduced pack-job!! You should have seen what I sent up with Mark and Zac last year and the year before!

Actually, the Moose Gear bag wasn't necessary, but I could not find a bungee to strap together my sleeping bag, pillow and blanket (that's all that's in that bag) Tell Jeff he cans squish it down any way he needs to, nothing will get hurt! I'll take it home on the plane with me to save him some space.

wheelchaser said:

Ryan Huffman isn't that fast anymore

142-I give me a toot when you blast past me

E-WA said:

Toot Toot

jeff_wsu said:

There's some old posts if you do a search on this very subject, but some crucial items that come to mind:

• EZ UP with three sides of tarp in your pit
  
• A heat source - gas heater
  
• Warm sleeping quarters
  
• Windbreaker type outerwear - or an enduro jacket - could rain or snow
  
• Grip warmers - I don't have them, but wish I did
  
• A table in your pit area
  
• Pit help/Crew - keep track of lap times so you have a general idea of when your rider is coming in
  
• A Plan B for if your rider comes in after 1 lap instead of doing 2. You don't want to have to go wake up the next rider and waste time getting him geared up, etc.
  
• Good, reliable lighting for your bike/helmet/pit

One thing that meant the WORLD to me was having someone from my team/crew cheering me on at the checkpoint tent. It's a great feeling to see a familiar face clapping and calling out your name at 4 am when you are tired and cold.

Good luck! Come by the Shred Betty Pit and say hello

jeff_wsu said:

that reminds me, bikedude don't forget the extra rear fender

trav said:

man...I hope I don't get a 2x4 shoved up my

race stuff

• toilet paper • paper towels • water containers • big cooler • lawn chairs • EZ-UP w/buckets & tarps • lantern • medical tape for thumb

food:

• food boxes • oatmeal/walnuts/raisins • trailmix • coffee • soy milk/cereal • gatorade/water bottles • oranges/bananas • trail mix • energybars • avocados • onions • pasta • yogurt • peanut butter • applesauce • great harvest bread • salami/cheese • steaks • water/ice


motorcycle stuff:

• red race box w/oil/sprays/fluids • tool box • airtank filled • extra oil • carb jets • extra air filters • surgeons gloves • extra tear-offs, gloves, boots, goggles • hand guard brush protectors • wash helmet liner • fanny pack-3/5/6mm allen/shop manual • motorcycle stand • sweat pads for head • duct tape (black and grey) • baby powder • bunger cream/bag balm • silicone and gorilla snot • gear bag w/all racing clothes • two sets of riding gear • fanny pack • camel back • hippo hands • gas containers • duct tape • zip ties/bungees

extra parts and backups

• tires • clutch • clutch/brake lever • drive chain • grips • headlites/bulbs • tubes • handlebars • wheel bearings

misc.

• extra watch • cooking timer • race information • digital camera • extra glasses • toiletries/ditty bag • horse wrap • calculator • BMW Anonymous book • first-aid kit • alarm clock • reading material • maps • money/credit cards • phone card • chewing gum • zip-lock bags • umbrella • binoculars • flashlight • baby wipes • ear plugs • eye drops

traveling vehicle/camping

• tire pressure • hide extra keys • extra oil • check coolant • writing paper and pen • tie-downs • coffee travel mug • tent • stove/camping stuff • shower towel • sleeping bag • pillow • foam pad • wool blanket • beanie

terry info:

• vehicle license number • trailer license number • camping area info. • path of trip • phone numbers for race

clothes:

• wool sweater • thermal underwear • rain gear • baseball cap • snowboard/winter stuff

24 hour race:

• propane heater w/tanks
• shop lights
• small picnic table
• generator
• astroturf carpet/press blankets
• cots
• extension cords

sounds like a lot but can be put into boxes organized. YeeHaa!

trav said:

Trying to save a little bit of weight.. Id wager I gained at least a 1 HP from losing that thing..

hey muddyice, you can go 450 miles but do not sit down for dinner. i"ll be cheering you on.

montana, you don't screw around with the inventory...

I'm not riding this year due to a foot injury (head-on with another rider trail riding), so my list looks like this:

1. beer
2. vodka
3. purple cool-aid mix (see 2)
4. beer
5. pop-tarts

No sit down dinner?
If you only knew what was on the menu!
I plan on several sit down dinners!
I guess 450 miles is out of my league!
I'll still try my best!
Thanks for the encouragement!
r

trav said:

PURPLE JESUS! Trav, drink a couple of those and you'll forget you even have an injured foot.

E-WA i'll look for you on the line too!

Anyone have Debbie's #? She called us with our #s.
I think I might be 146I rather than 164I because of E-Wa's #. I forgot and figured i'd wait to stick on the #s. ...but if someone had her #....
thanks!
r

GETMETOCA said:

I'm in the Bettey's tent, CYA there GET ME TO CA

E-WA said:

Ditto! Ill be showing up around 12 Midnight Friday....Ill come crash the party

Ace save me a snoozing spot for Friday. Any corner on the floor will do, just as long as its quiet and cean.

If you get a spare moment, could you fix all the chit I screwed up on my bike? 30 minutes to assemble the front of a bike leads to errors

I dint get the EZup in with Jeff as you may now know. Also didnt get the spare tires and fork seals in there either.

CISCO said:

Spot to sleep: Check!
If I have time when we arrive I will get with Jeff and re-route your cable.....Jeeezzz... you had four weeks to assemble your bike!!!
I have an ezup and we have plenty of tarps that will hopefully make it into the truck or trailer.
It's pouring here right now. Hopefully the ridge is getting some of this too.
Back to the garage to finish all the work on my bike.