Women's Isde Updates

[bbbom]

HHHHHEEEERRRREEESSSS SSSSUUUUZZZYYYY!!!

Suzy in the start block (Thanks for the link from Brickwall at XDB)

Tell her to get well from Bbbom and family too.

Tell Nicole and Amanda to keep it up!!:cool:

 

[GirlriderMOM]

8/29 UPDATE

Nicole started the day a little cranky. After two days of competition and pressure to get the bike readied in 10 minutes did not set well. The course was different today but still long and slick, rough roads. There was a steep hill (terrain like the garden just being tilled) and a very difficult rock that you had to launch the bike to get over. But she or Amanda have not houred out. Amanda is riding great and having a good time. She is just a little behind Nicole as far as points.

Suzy is improving but will require a long recovery. Her husband (Darryl) says she is anxious to leave the hospital but she will not be able to for a few more days.

 

[LoriKTM]

Thanks Bert! I don't know about anyone else, but I look forward to these updates every day! :)

Can't blame Nicole on the stress level-- the ISDE is as mentally tough as it is physically tough. Keep up the good work, ladies! Nicole, re-read your jersey for inspiration!

 

[Leapin Lisa]

I'm with you on that, Lori. I really appreciate Bert's updates and look forward to them. I haven't been this hooked on something in . . . well, I don't think ever.

I can't imagine being a LITTLE tense and testy after two days of competition because I know I'd be an EXTREMELY difficult person be around cause I don't handle competition well. When I think about the abuse their bodies and bikes are enduring in this race, the thought of only ten minutes to ready your bike for the next day to me sounds too minimal. I'd be a wreck myself.

Keep up the great work Nicole and Amanda!

Gosh, so she does sweat! :p

 

[CNM]

Pictures of team USA on day 3. Scroll down to see Nicole and Amanda.

http://www.ama-cycle.org/index.asp

 

[Okiewan]

:)

 

[LoriKTM]

Didja notice those DRN stickers on Nicole's and Amanda's front fenders?
(Plus the sticker on Amanda's helmet got nice placement in the photo!) :) :) :cool:

 

[Okiewan]

thus the :)

:)

 

[CNM]

Waiting for update from day #4. Thanks Bert!:cool:

Day 2 Pictures

Nicole

www.amadirectlink.com/amrace/01isde/images/day2/mvc-886f.jpg

Amanda

www.amadirectlink.com/amrace/01isde/images/day2/mvc-902f.jpg
www.amadirectlink.com/amrace/01isde/images/day2/mvc-903f.jpg


Day 3 Pictures

Nicole

www.amadirectlink.com/amrace/01isde/images/day3/mvc-038f.jpg

Amanda

www.amadirectlink.com/amrace/01isde/images/day3/mvc-049f.jpg

 

[CJ Rider]

Great pics! It's interesting to compare the pics of the starting gate with the day 2 and day 3 pics! You GO girls!

 

[CNM]

Found a few more pictures!:) :)


Nicole

www.amadirectlink.com/amrace/01isde/images/mvc-813f.jpg


Amanda

www.amadirectlink.com/amrace/01isde/images/mvc-821f.jpg


I'll let everyone know if I find anymore!

 

[bbbom]

Wooohoooo!!! GO GIRLS!!!!:cool:

 

[firecracker22]

That is so cool to see. Way to go, Nicole and Amanda!

 

[GirlriderMOM]

8/30 UPDATE

They are still hanging in there. They really have no way to improve so they are taking longer brakes to concentrate on maintaining their bikes so they can be there for the finish. It did rain for a while which made the course somewhat different than yesterday. The course seems to be longer than they anticipated. It seems to be the same length as the first two days, approximately 195 miles.

Nicole says to tell those who understand "She wore her yellow jersey".

Suzy is doing much better.:) The tubes have been removed and she is setting up and of course, seems more cheerful.

 

[gospeedracer]

Hey, they're wearing Vixen riding gear too. :)

Thanks for all the updates Bert. Truely Awesome ladies! :)

 

[Yamaholley]

I wish the best for Nicole and Amanda...keep your spirits high, and go for it!
and am happy to hear that Suzy is ok, and will make a full recovery.
thanks to Bert for the updates..
I don't know anyone since I'm new, but I almost feel as if I do :)

 

[Okiewan]

I'm going to put a copy of this thread in the General Forum...

 

[XRpredator]

Didn't Amanda get a free "skunk helmet" from Arai? Or does Arai not do that for the women?

 

[LoriKTM]

Take another look at the pictures, 'Predator. They all got the coveted skunk helmets. :cool:

 

[XRpredator]

Amanda's is a Shoei, though.

From what I've read in the past, Arai gives out a skunk lid to any and all who qualify.

Amanda is probably already sponsored by Shoei, though, so that would probably explain it.:confused: