Rest at the Top Challenge Signup Thread

[mtnbiker]

Well, Garmins and cadence sensors are nice, but neither of us has one. If you trust us, we can just use reasonable estimates. Cash is tight right now. Just took a daughter down to UA, where they jacked the out-of-state tuition an extra 4 grand, then added an additional $500 surtax for the semester without telling us. On the way home Saturday, my 'check engine' light started blinking and the car started bucking and running rough. Bad coil on #5 cylinder, they tell me.

[Pheidippides]

Well, Garmins and cadence sensors are nice, but neither of us has one. If you trust us, we can just use reasonable estimates. Cash is tight right now. Just took a daughter down to UA, where they jacked the out-of-state tuition an extra 4 grand, then added an additional $500 surtax for the semester without telling us. On the way home Saturday, my 'check engine' light started blinking and the car started bucking and running rough. Bad coil on #5 cylinder, they tell me.

Oh, please don't get one on my behalf. I trust you and Bella, especially after your fine work in the current challenge (albeit for the other team ). I was just curious because I will eventually enter the biker - wait, cyclist - ranks.

[bluegoose]

I found a Cateye bike computer with a rear wheel distance sensor and a cadence sensor for $34 last year at a local bike shop. When I got the garmin I kept the Cateye on the bike, mostly for use while on the trainer.

As to people using the trainer for the challenge, I think most people that have a trainer have a good idea how much ground they would cover based on their exertion level. I would think mileage estimates based on time are fine.

[Sea Chicken]

I could be in trouble for this challenge. I just found out that I'll probably be spending a lot of this fall and winter in the Maritime Provinces. That doesn't bode well for a guy who hates treadmills.

[Mr Incredible]

The RATT Challenge committee is proud to announce that we have selected two team captains: SteelBlue and bluegooose. They have graciously agreed to serve. We will do an old-fashioned draft for team members.

Please reply to this thread if you wish to participate in the challenge.

Sign me up. When we get started I'll have to change my icon to something Ratt related. I suggest Wanted Man as a team theme song.

[creekster]

I could be in trouble for this challenge. I just found out that I'll probably be spending a lot of this fall and winter in the Maritime Provinces. That doesn't bode well for a guy who hates treadmills.

You runners are such sandbaggers!

[Sea Chicken]

You runners are such sandbaggers!

Well, I don't even know what that means!

[PaloAltoCougar]

Will the RATT Challenge commence Tuesday, September 1? It had better, as with the Distance Challenge ending at midnight the day before, I need something to work for or just looking at the barrel of New York Super Fudge Chunk in my freezer will increase my girth by a couple of hectares. Since I haven't heard anything from either captain I've been having grade school flashbacks of which captain was going to get stuck with me--crap, right field, again?

[il Padrino Ute]

Will the RATT Challenge commence Tuesday, September 1? It had better, as with the Distance Challenge ending at midnight the day before, I need something to work for or just looking at the barrel of New York Super Fudge Chunk in my freezer will increase my girth by a couple of hectares. Since I haven't heard anything from either captain I've been having grade school flashbacks of which captain was going to get stuck with me--crap, right field, again?

RATT posts belong in the hair band thread.

[Soccermom]

Aristides and I are in, and I don't care if we are on the same team or not. Actually, I'd probably do better if we were on opposite teams.

And, I'm assuming I will be a last round pick if you go by the current challenge, but I totally forgot about that until I read this thread and actually do have miles I can report if it isn't against the rules to report them so late in the game.

Finally, to the captain who underestimates me. . . . be warned! :-P

[Hot Lunch]

I hope it isn't to late to get on a team. I want in still.

[Guest]

please add me to a team.

thanks.

[marsupial]

I'm in. I believe danimal is too.

[falafel]

When will the teams be announced? It seems like there should have been a draft by now, or something. And have we decided on the rules?

[Teenage Dirtbag]

When will the teams be announced? It seems like there should have been a draft by now, or something. And have we decided on the rules?

It's being worked on.

Unfortunately, real life keeps getting in the way. If the teams aren't ready to go by then, I would say everyone just start doing whatever it is that you do on Sept 1, and we'll apply miles to teams as soon as they are decided.