Here I go again on my own-B1k

frog · 07-16-2012, 08:16 PM

A few months back I told my riding buddies I was soloing the 1000 in nov but so far I've only been about 50% committed to the idea. There are 1000's of reasons why I shouldn't but daily the idea creeps back into my mind.

I decided the best way to commit to this is start a thread so that when I start doubting it you all can call me a pussy and straighten me out.

Now..... Maybe I should start training.

wrk2surf · 07-16-2012, 08:26 PM

BRING IT!

Good luck Matt!

brents347 · 07-16-2012, 08:31 PM

Training is for pussies. Ride it straight off the couch. With a pack of Marlboros rolled up in your sleeve.

zack05 · 07-16-2012, 08:43 PM

I've been training for V2R by running. Luckily, my wife runs also. We were doing an 8 mile run on Saturday, and it's like 80 degrees out. About half way thru I turn to her and say with a straight face that I have decided to do the 1000 this year. She just gave me that "look." You know the one.

Deadly99 · 07-17-2012, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by brents347

Training is for pussies. Ride it straight off the couch. With a pack of Marlboros rolled up in your sleeve.

Heck dont even get off the couch, just wheeler right out of the living room straight to the starting line

Best of luck

cross-country · 07-17-2012, 07:09 AM

Yep, you're commited now!

I with brents on this, everyone trains for a race, be original. See how little preperation you can do and still finish. Or see how spectacular you can fail.

YOGOI · 07-17-2012, 07:36 AM

Great, Now your gonna have to get some support to commit.

frog · 07-17-2012, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by YOGOI

Great, Now your gonna have to get some support to commit.

So far I've got one for sure. You in?

Cornbread82 · 07-17-2012, 09:40 AM

Cool man get going on it and I will see you at the race!!! We are going to Baja first week of Aug. to do some pre pre riding

GnarlyKarle · 07-17-2012, 09:59 PM

Kanook · 07-17-2012, 10:23 PM

Not sure how you can walk with stones that big.
I'm actually more excited about this adventure in nov. than I am about my own next month

M.A.G. · 07-19-2012, 07:29 AM

Give em' Hell, Matt!

YOGOI · 07-19-2012, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frog

So far I've got one for sure. You in?

Milena and I are in.

craigincali · 07-19-2012, 10:45 AM

Have you been racing desert racing long? How many RACE miles have you done on you ridden?

frog · 07-19-2012, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by craigincali

Have you been racing desert racing long? How many RACE miles have you done on you ridden?

I've never raced desert racing before. I have no RACE miles that I've done on or ridden. I am planning on riding to starbucks every day to train.

07-16-2012, 08:16 PM	#1
frog ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2004 Location: Heber City, UT Oddometer: 2,643	Here I go again on my own-B1k A few months back I told my riding buddies I was soloing the 1000 in nov but so far I've only been about 50% committed to the idea. There are 1000's of reasons why I shouldn't but daily the idea creeps back into my mind. I decided the best way to commit to this is start a thread so that when I start doubting it you all can call me a pussy and straighten me out. Now..... Maybe I should start training. __________________ Thank you MX1WEST, Lindsay Machine, Smart Performance, SPS for the Support 257x Solo Baja 1000 If I had not some strength of will I would make a first class drunkard--Shackleton Moving??? Two Man Movers

07-16-2012, 08:26 PM	#2
wrk2surf BITD/Rallye Joined: Dec 2007 Location: THE exact center of California/Bass lake/Yosemite Oddometer: 5,350	BRING IT! Good luck Matt! __________________ Thanks for the 2013 support: DUNLOP, BELL HELMETS, Kriega USA, Carbon-pro.com, Ride 100% Goggles, Renazco Racing, Sidi/Motonation, Acerbis USA,KLeN, FMF, Mx1west,,Masters paint and body, Magura , motolab ,and Freedom Cycle

07-16-2012, 08:31 PM	#3
brents347 KOTW 2010 Finisher Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Where the hell is Truckee, CA? Oddometer: 3,040	Training is for pussies. Ride it straight off the couch. With a pack of Marlboros rolled up in your sleeve. __________________ Brents347 Truckee, CA. 07 Yamaha R6 07 KTM 950 Super Enduro 04 KTM 250exc- plated two-stroke

07-17-2012, 07:36 AM	#7
YOGOI Prick Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Logan, Utah Oddometer: 3,369	Great, Now your gonna have to get some support to commit. __________________ Any bike can be taken off road. The question is; How much fun did you have doing it? 04 950 GO!!!!! 2011 250 XC 89 Transalp 69 350 CL 04 225 XT 08 450 XC-F SOLD to a good home

07-17-2012, 09:40 AM	#9
Cornbread82 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Georgia Oddometer: 358	Cool man get going on it and I will see you at the race!!! We are going to Baja first week of Aug. to do some pre pre riding __________________ http://www.raceforthewounded.com/ Brett@raceforthewounded.com

07-16-2012, 08:43 PM	#4
zack05 Adventurer Joined: Feb 2012 Oddometer: 39	I've been training for V2R by running. Luckily, my wife runs also. We were doing an 8 mile run on Saturday, and it's like 80 degrees out. About half way thru I turn to her and say with a straight face that I have decided to do the 1000 this year. She just gave me that "look." You know the one.

07-17-2012, 07:09 AM	#6
cross-country Cholla Magnet Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Grand Junction, CO Oddometer: 1,139	Yep, you're commited now! I with brents on this, everyone trains for a race, be original. See how little preperation you can do and still finish. Or see how spectacular you can fail.

07-17-2012, 09:59 PM	#10
GnarlyKarle aka: ici_moto Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Colorado Oddometer: 1,240	__________________ Website: LINK

07-17-2012, 10:23 PM	#11
Kanook Adventure zymologist Joined: May 2005 Oddometer: 321	Not sure how you can walk with stones that big. I'm actually more excited about this adventure in nov. than I am about my own next month __________________ http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=766871 '05 450X '01 Sherco 2.5 '65 Honda S65

07-19-2012, 07:29 AM	#12
M.A.G. I heart Penalties Joined: Jul 2008 Location: George-uh. Oddometer: 1,008	Give em' Hell, Matt!

07-19-2012, 10:45 AM	#14
craigincali Just hanging around Joined: Apr 2003 Location: A town called Hell Oddometer: 1,585	Have you been racing desert racing long? How many RACE miles have you done on you ridden? __________________ Me I am usually drunk when I post so dont take it personally !

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