They call him ...... Tim

Tim, using his powerful sorcery was able to nab the first ever 10,000 mile challenge. Coming in at just over 9 months! 40.3 miles per day!

Congratulations Tim, you receive our unibiding adoration, and of course the big prize.

(actually the only prize as I kind of blew all my money on 1st place. Sorry 2nd)





For all of your hard efforts you will receive the finest bottle of Whiskey this side of the Mississippi. Stranahan's Colorado whiskey. This twice distilled, small batch, finest ingredients available whiskey, will get you trough the long rides this coming winter. Make sure to share some with your friends, as you will be the envy of all Royal Oak.

By the way 2nd place has not yet been determined. The delta between Alan and Dave is a mere 14.74 miles! Unfortunately 2nd place only gets the acknowledgment of not being third place.

Is that it?

Only 9 months into the challenge and it might be over. I thought this would last to October at least! Who's on top?

Seriously?

Tim Finkel. Holy Crap. 1566 for July. How can this man put in miles like this and still race strong? The world may never know.

In other news... Chris P. destroyed the Colorado Trail Race with a third place on is fully rigid single speed. Dave Nice completed Leadville 100 in 12 hours on his fixed hear. (has anyone else ever done it on a fixed gear) Shawn is getting his ass handed to him in the WinterPark Series with an upgrade to the Pro field. Tim is getting ready for his first 24 hour Solo! Herriman is coming on strong in the late season. And JIM P. surpassed the 1000 mile mark in one month for the first time! Brent is ready to rip it in Grand Junction! Alan continues the battle for 2nd with Dave. And AZ Chad is just under the 6k mark.


10,000 mile challenge: Hardcore
Tattoo of a chainring on your calf: Lame

Holy Crap, its August already!

Where did July go? I have been in recovery mode this month due to nagging knee pain. The massage therapist is taking care of it though, and I should be back on track next month.

For a few contestants (Dave and Tim) they are in the final stretch. Either one could reach the 10k mark by October.

Any predictions?

June results are up

Finally, a lead change. Tim has pulled ahead for the series! But Dave is not far behind, nor is Alan in third. Cruise, Shawn, Brent and Chad are dukin' it out for 4th. But we still dont have updates from Chris.

Apparently there is some other big race going on this month too?

Starting to show cracks...

After 6 months of continuous racing, cracks are starting to show. Whiskey Dave's head is leaking, Brent's pelvis is cracked!, and Shawn's knee is forcing a mid season break. How is everyone else fairing?

It's still anybodys game

A new competitor Alan joined us this month, with enough miles to put him in third. The next two months should be interesting. Dave and Chris hitting the Tour Divide are going to have ridiculous miles. And now that Chris quit his job, and Tim has the summer off miles will grow at an accelerated rate. Robert is on the mend posting a big gain, and Jim just posted his best month yet.

Total year to date mileage is 45730 mi.