RSVP please using the following evite links for SavageCamp and Memorial Day Mini-Savage
It's time to start thinking about Memorial Day Mini-Savage and SavageCamp. In particular, we need to figure out whether we have enough beds for everyone or whether we need to take advantage of the rental across the street.
I believe Happy Endings is at capacity for Memorial Day Mini-Savage. I have not reserved the rental across the street, so need to act fast if it's needed.
Happy Endings is almost definitely full for the week of SavageCamp, and we have the rental across the street reserved for the second weekend. I need to find out soon whether we actually need the rental for the first weekend and/or the entire week as well.
Please RSVP via the following evite links, regardless of whether you have previously informed me of your plans:
Memorial Day Mini-Savage
SavageCamp (if you plan to attend any portion)
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
SavageCamp update 3/31/09
Big news on the SavageCamp front! The Diabolical Double has been selected as one of Rapha Continental's Top 25 Epic Rides. They will be sending out their team and support vehicle and photographer to document the ride on May 20. Unfortunately for me, this means two things.
1 - I have to be in shape to do the Double by 5/20.
2 - There ain't no way I'm doing it again during Memorial Day Mini-Savage a few days later.
SavageCamp Schedule
After much deliberation and concern that SavageCamp is too close to Lake Placid, I have decided that three weeks recovery from a hard week culminating in the Diabolical Double is perfect. So, the SavageCamp schedule remains 6/26 - 7/5. For those attending just one or both weekends, the plan is to ride big on Saturday 6/27 (will include the Bowman Hill Run/Bike Match Races), the Monongahela Massacre (112) on 7/2, and the Diabolical Double on 7/4. If you're looking to maximize experience and minimize vacation time, plan on both weekends and arriving Weds night.
SavagePoints
There has been much off-season SavagePoint trash talking. Yes, it's true. Sean took the 2008 title by the narrowest of margins (yes, the blueberry pancakes made the difference), but he has his work cut out for him in 2009.
Here's how SavagePoints are allocated:
1 pt per mile on bike
2 pts per 1K feet elevation on bike
7 pts per mile run
25pts per hour swim
10pts stage KOM winner
10pts stage winner
Point system TBD for special events like the Bowman Hill Bike/Run Match Races and time-handicapped Big Savage Mountain Time Trial.
Points are also given and deducted as ChiefSavage sees fit. Extraordinary actions like blueberry pancake breakfasts for all or fetching Kyle a beer while he recovers in the hammock are rewarded handsomely. Pathetic actions like staying home to eat healthy while we go out to eat wings or cutting a ride short because of a little rain are worthy of SavagePoint deductions.
Current SavagePoint scores
SavageCamp may still be months away, but already the Yosts have found a way to the front of the field and others have managed SavagePoint deductions.
At the Deep Creek Dunk there were 100 SavagePoints per sex to be divied up to all who participated, plus 10 points for anyone going for a full submersion and 10 points for the Savage who was last to leave the frozen lake. Last second pathetic bail-outs by Ashley, Sean, and Adrianne earned them each 20 pt deductions. In addition, Sean has twice earned additional 10 pt deductions for trying to play the role of ChiefSavage and hand out points himself. A 5 point redemption was given for his willingness to ride at 10pm midweek instead of 5am.
This leaves us at:
110 pts: Laura Yost
70 pts: Kyle Yost
60 pts: Pete Warner
-20 pts: Ashley McWilliams
-20 pts: Adrianne Kroepsch
-35 pts: Sean Ward
As is already apparent, this competition has a home-field advantage!
1 - I have to be in shape to do the Double by 5/20.
2 - There ain't no way I'm doing it again during Memorial Day Mini-Savage a few days later.
SavageCamp Schedule
After much deliberation and concern that SavageCamp is too close to Lake Placid, I have decided that three weeks recovery from a hard week culminating in the Diabolical Double is perfect. So, the SavageCamp schedule remains 6/26 - 7/5. For those attending just one or both weekends, the plan is to ride big on Saturday 6/27 (will include the Bowman Hill Run/Bike Match Races), the Monongahela Massacre (112) on 7/2, and the Diabolical Double on 7/4. If you're looking to maximize experience and minimize vacation time, plan on both weekends and arriving Weds night.
SavagePoints
There has been much off-season SavagePoint trash talking. Yes, it's true. Sean took the 2008 title by the narrowest of margins (yes, the blueberry pancakes made the difference), but he has his work cut out for him in 2009.
Here's how SavagePoints are allocated:
1 pt per mile on bike
2 pts per 1K feet elevation on bike
7 pts per mile run
25pts per hour swim
10pts stage KOM winner
10pts stage winner
Point system TBD for special events like the Bowman Hill Bike/Run Match Races and time-handicapped Big Savage Mountain Time Trial.
Points are also given and deducted as ChiefSavage sees fit. Extraordinary actions like blueberry pancake breakfasts for all or fetching Kyle a beer while he recovers in the hammock are rewarded handsomely. Pathetic actions like staying home to eat healthy while we go out to eat wings or cutting a ride short because of a little rain are worthy of SavagePoint deductions.
Current SavagePoint scores
SavageCamp may still be months away, but already the Yosts have found a way to the front of the field and others have managed SavagePoint deductions.
At the Deep Creek Dunk there were 100 SavagePoints per sex to be divied up to all who participated, plus 10 points for anyone going for a full submersion and 10 points for the Savage who was last to leave the frozen lake. Last second pathetic bail-outs by Ashley, Sean, and Adrianne earned them each 20 pt deductions. In addition, Sean has twice earned additional 10 pt deductions for trying to play the role of ChiefSavage and hand out points himself. A 5 point redemption was given for his willingness to ride at 10pm midweek instead of 5am.
This leaves us at:
110 pts: Laura Yost
70 pts: Kyle Yost
60 pts: Pete Warner
-20 pts: Ashley McWilliams
-20 pts: Adrianne Kroepsch
-35 pts: Sean Ward
As is already apparent, this competition has a home-field advantage!
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