2012 HHH escorts needed Aug 25 - Page 3

gixxerjasen · 08-14-2012, 09:10 PM

Yea, I didn't make it last year to the training either, so they gave me a low responsibility job. Fine by me, I got to play chase for my group. Basically I was the back end of their rolling roadblock.

mbrew · 08-14-2012, 09:35 PM

Thanks for that info. It helps me a bunch. It looks like I'll have a conflict on Saturday and I really need to attend to the other matter, but I didn't want to bail on a commitment I made.

Prothos · 08-16-2012, 07:26 AM

I did the Iron Man when it was here in Houston. 113 miles running about 25mph with a person 6'3" on the back of the 650 vstrom. was interesting. i plan on doing again next year.

**1TallTXn** · 08-16-2012, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prothos

I did the Iron Man when it was here in Houston. 113 miles running about 25mph with a person 6'3" on the back of the 650 vstrom. was interesting. i plan on doing again next year.

We still need a few more riders for HHH

**1TallTXn** · 08-20-2012, 09:15 AM

Larry just sent out an email describing what we needed to do (changes this year)

If anyone missed it, let me know and I'll get it to you.

**1TallTXn** · 08-22-2012, 08:53 AM

I put together a Google Map of the 100k route.
http://goo.gl/maps/kl6UA

gixxerjasen · 08-22-2012, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1TallTXn

I put together a Google Map of the 100k route.
http://goo.gl/maps/kl6UA

Someone should convert that to a gps file. It sure is nice to know where you are in the whole deal.

fossil · 08-22-2012, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by gixxerjasen

Someone should convert that to a gps file. It sure is nice to know where you are in the whole deal.

Never to late to learn.

**1TallTXn** · 08-22-2012, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gixxerjasen

Someone should convert that to a gps file. It sure is nice to know where you are in the whole deal.

working on it...

**1TallTXn** · 08-22-2012, 12:54 PM

alright, try this: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B8i...klIWGdWVjd3cGM

Should give you the HHH-2012-100k.gpx file

gixxerjasen · 08-22-2012, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fossil

Never to late to learn.

1. I already know how.
2. I lack the motivation, as I'm not attending this year. I suggest it because it sure would have been helpful last year.
3. I currently lack the software to do so. Well, I have the installs, but haven't put them back in since the HDD crash and haven't needed them really.

**1TallTXn** · 08-22-2012, 01:05 PM

GPSBabel That's all the software I used.
Google Maps was kind enough to give me a KML file, which GPSBabel took and converted to a GPX file.
I love open-source

Too bad i don't have a GPS on the bike.
Hopefully my phone will use the route properly

gixxerjasen · 08-22-2012, 01:41 PM

Oooh nice, that's way easier than how I used to do it.

mbrew · 08-24-2012, 10:14 AM

I'm going to Jacksboro to spend the night and I'll be there bright and early tomorrow. Right now I'm planning on trailering the KLR up.

gixxerjasen · 08-26-2012, 11:01 AM

Anybody back? How'd it go? Certainly wasn't hot enough to live up to it's name this year!

**tricepilot** · 08-26-2012, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gixxerjasen

Anybody back? How'd it go? Certainly wasn't hot enough to live up to it's name this year!

Apparently you weren't pedaling it.

The headwinds on the stretch from Burkburnett back into Wichita Falls were cruel.

Second 100 miler for 2012 in the books.

**1TallTXn** · 08-26-2012, 03:47 PM

It wasn't very warm, but the winds were a bit annoying.
I enjoyed the breeze, but felt bad for those pedaling.

It was a good year. Missing 2 riders from my group, but it worked out just fine.

Trailered to Decatur where we got a room, rode up friday night to WF for the meeting, then back to Decatur for a few hrs sleep before meeting back in WF at 0600 Saturday.
Blew a tire on the trailer just before Decatur, course it was too late to get it fixed Friday, so I rode the HHH, while my wife got the tire fixed and met me in WF.
Turns out Walmart wouldn't touch the trailer as the tires were car tires, so my wife had to remove/reinstall the tire for them

in the rain no less!

mbrew · 08-26-2012, 03:48 PM

I wound up riding up instead of trailering, I drew a short race with kids and that was over pretty quick. I've got to agree with Trice though. I was glad I wasn't pedaling yesterday. The winds were pretty bad just riding the KLR home.

There were two kids in my group that were pretty small, and their numbers were really to big for them. The numbers caught air and blew up like drag chutes. I would have stopped and rigged them up better for them if I could have

gixxerjasen · 08-26-2012, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tricepilot

Apparently you weren't pedaling it.

The headwinds on the stretch from Burkburnett back into Wichita Falls were cruel.

Second 100 miler for 2012 in the books.

Well, it's not the Windier than....

True though, I got blown around quite a bit on the motorcycle yesterday, that wouldn't have been fun for a long bicycle ride for sure. I'll have to check in with my coworker tomorrow and see how he did.

**tricepilot** · 08-26-2012, 06:38 PM

I always try to beat the heat and the wind a bit by heading out at 6 am from the MPEC.

No way I'm riding out in the pack of 10,000+ at 7:05 when the canon goes off.

08-14-2012, 09:10 PM	#41
gixxerjasen Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seagoville, TX Posts: 7,125	Re: 2012 HHH escorts needed Aug 25 Yea, I didn't make it last year to the training either, so they gave me a low responsibility job. Fine by me, I got to play chase for my group. Basically I was the back end of their rolling roadblock. __________________ www.leanangle.com Current Bikes:2007 Yamaha FJR1300AE \| 1998 KTM 250 EXC \| 1992 Suzuki Bandit 400 Past Bikes: 1997 Katana 600-wrecked \| 2000 CBR600F4-Stolen \| 2001 GSX-R600-Stolen \| 1989 Honda CB1-Sold \| 2001 Suzuki TL1000R-Traded \| 1992 Suzuki Bandit 400-Sold \| 2004 Suzuki GSX-R600-Sold \| 2007 DR-Z400SM-Traded \| 2003 Yamaha FZ1-Wrecked \| 2003 Yamaha FZ1 II-Sold

08-14-2012, 09:35 PM	#42
mbrew Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rendon TX Posts: 1,740	Re: 2012 HHH escorts needed Aug 25 Thanks for that info. It helps me a bunch. It looks like I'll have a conflict on Saturday and I really need to attend to the other matter, but I didn't want to bail on a commitment I made. __________________ Mike Brewster '01 Kawasaki KLR 650 '95 Kawasaki Concours '82 Yamaha XJ650R Seca Sold '74 Kawasaki H1 500 Sold "Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex... It takes a touch of genius --- and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction." - Albert Einstein

08-16-2012, 07:26 AM	#43
Prothos Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Humble, Tx Posts: 550	Re: 2012 HHH escorts needed Aug 25 I did the Iron Man when it was here in Houston. 113 miles running about 25mph with a person 6'3" on the back of the 650 vstrom. was interesting. i plan on doing again next year. __________________ 2008 Suzuki DL 650 V-Strom 1997 KTM 250 EXC (Street Legal)

08-20-2012, 09:15 AM	#45
1TallTXn Skinny guy on a bike Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cleburne, TX Posts: 10,420	Re: 2012 HHH escorts needed Aug 25 Larry just sent out an email describing what we needed to do (changes this year) If anyone missed it, let me know and I'll get it to you. __________________ Nathan Burleson Mafia Hitman 2002 VFR800STi \| 1982 XR200R \| 1983 GL1100 Aspencade \| 1985 GL1200 Aspencade -Earl IBA# 31895 -------- "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." - Benjamin Franklin "...what is the militia? It is the whole people, except a few public officials." - George Mason 1788

08-22-2012, 08:53 AM	#46
1TallTXn Skinny guy on a bike Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cleburne, TX Posts: 10,420	Re: 2012 HHH escorts needed Aug 25 I put together a Google Map of the 100k route. http://goo.gl/maps/kl6UA __________________ Nathan Burleson Mafia Hitman 2002 VFR800STi \| 1982 XR200R \| 1983 GL1100 Aspencade \| 1985 GL1200 Aspencade -Earl IBA# 31895 -------- "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." - Benjamin Franklin "...what is the militia? It is the whole people, except a few public officials." - George Mason 1788

08-22-2012, 12:54 PM	#50
1TallTXn Skinny guy on a bike Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cleburne, TX Posts: 10,420	Re: 2012 HHH escorts needed Aug 25 alright, try this: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B8i...klIWGdWVjd3cGM Should give you the HHH-2012-100k.gpx file __________________ Nathan Burleson Mafia Hitman 2002 VFR800STi \| 1982 XR200R \| 1983 GL1100 Aspencade \| 1985 GL1200 Aspencade -Earl IBA# 31895 -------- "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." - Benjamin Franklin "...what is the militia? It is the whole people, except a few public officials." - George Mason 1788

08-22-2012, 01:05 PM	#52
1TallTXn Skinny guy on a bike Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cleburne, TX Posts: 10,420	Re: 2012 HHH escorts needed Aug 25 GPSBabel That's all the software I used. Google Maps was kind enough to give me a KML file, which GPSBabel took and converted to a GPX file. I love open-source Too bad i don't have a GPS on the bike. Hopefully my phone will use the route properly __________________ Nathan Burleson Mafia Hitman 2002 VFR800STi \| 1982 XR200R \| 1983 GL1100 Aspencade \| 1985 GL1200 Aspencade -Earl IBA# 31895 -------- "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." - Benjamin Franklin "...what is the militia? It is the whole people, except a few public officials." - George Mason 1788

08-22-2012, 01:41 PM	#53
gixxerjasen Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seagoville, TX Posts: 7,125	Re: 2012 HHH escorts needed Aug 25 Oooh nice, that's way easier than how I used to do it. __________________ www.leanangle.com Current Bikes:2007 Yamaha FJR1300AE \| 1998 KTM 250 EXC \| 1992 Suzuki Bandit 400 Past Bikes: 1997 Katana 600-wrecked \| 2000 CBR600F4-Stolen \| 2001 GSX-R600-Stolen \| 1989 Honda CB1-Sold \| 2001 Suzuki TL1000R-Traded \| 1992 Suzuki Bandit 400-Sold \| 2004 Suzuki GSX-R600-Sold \| 2007 DR-Z400SM-Traded \| 2003 Yamaha FZ1-Wrecked \| 2003 Yamaha FZ1 II-Sold

08-24-2012, 10:14 AM	#54
mbrew Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rendon TX Posts: 1,740	Re: 2012 HHH escorts needed Aug 25 I'm going to Jacksboro to spend the night and I'll be there bright and early tomorrow. Right now I'm planning on trailering the KLR up. __________________ Mike Brewster '01 Kawasaki KLR 650 '95 Kawasaki Concours '82 Yamaha XJ650R Seca Sold '74 Kawasaki H1 500 Sold "Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex... It takes a touch of genius --- and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction." - Albert Einstein

08-26-2012, 11:01 AM	#55
gixxerjasen Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seagoville, TX Posts: 7,125	Re: 2012 HHH escorts needed Aug 25 Anybody back? How'd it go? Certainly wasn't hot enough to live up to it's name this year! __________________ www.leanangle.com Current Bikes:2007 Yamaha FJR1300AE \| 1998 KTM 250 EXC \| 1992 Suzuki Bandit 400 Past Bikes: 1997 Katana 600-wrecked \| 2000 CBR600F4-Stolen \| 2001 GSX-R600-Stolen \| 1989 Honda CB1-Sold \| 2001 Suzuki TL1000R-Traded \| 1992 Suzuki Bandit 400-Sold \| 2004 Suzuki GSX-R600-Sold \| 2007 DR-Z400SM-Traded \| 2003 Yamaha FZ1-Wrecked \| 2003 Yamaha FZ1 II-Sold

08-26-2012, 03:47 PM	#57
1TallTXn Skinny guy on a bike Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cleburne, TX Posts: 10,420	It wasn't very warm, but the winds were a bit annoying. I enjoyed the breeze, but felt bad for those pedaling. It was a good year. Missing 2 riders from my group, but it worked out just fine. Trailered to Decatur where we got a room, rode up friday night to WF for the meeting, then back to Decatur for a few hrs sleep before meeting back in WF at 0600 Saturday. Blew a tire on the trailer just before Decatur, course it was too late to get it fixed Friday, so I rode the HHH, while my wife got the tire fixed and met me in WF. Turns out Walmart wouldn't touch the trailer as the tires were car tires, so my wife had to remove/reinstall the tire for them in the rain no less! __________________ Nathan Burleson Mafia Hitman 2002 VFR800STi \| 1982 XR200R \| 1983 GL1100 Aspencade \| 1985 GL1200 Aspencade -Earl IBA# 31895 -------- "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." - Benjamin Franklin "...what is the militia? It is the whole people, except a few public officials." - George Mason 1788 Last edited by 1TallTXn; 08-26-2012 at 03:50 PM.

08-26-2012, 03:48 PM	#58
mbrew Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rendon TX Posts: 1,740	Re: 2012 HHH escorts needed Aug 25 I wound up riding up instead of trailering, I drew a short race with kids and that was over pretty quick. I've got to agree with Trice though. I was glad I wasn't pedaling yesterday. The winds were pretty bad just riding the KLR home. There were two kids in my group that were pretty small, and their numbers were really to big for them. The numbers caught air and blew up like drag chutes. I would have stopped and rigged them up better for them if I could have __________________ Mike Brewster '01 Kawasaki KLR 650 '95 Kawasaki Concours '82 Yamaha XJ650R Seca Sold '74 Kawasaki H1 500 Sold "Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex... It takes a touch of genius --- and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction." - Albert Einstein

08-26-2012, 06:38 PM	#60
tricepilot Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cibolo, Texas Posts: 6,096	Re: 2012 HHH escorts needed Aug 25 I always try to beat the heat and the wind a bit by heading out at 6 am from the MPEC. No way I'm riding out in the pack of 10,000+ at 7:05 when the canon goes off. __________________ Oaxaca The Treasure of the Sierra Madre Into the Blue at Quintana Roo Vaquero On Mexican Time Copper Canyon and Batopilas

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