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TWO EPIC ROAD RIDES
VAIL OCTOPUS & BOULDER OCTOPUS
VAIL OCTOPUS & BOULDER OCTOPUS
"The beauty of fatigue and the thrill of conquest" L'Eroica
2023 Vail Octopussy: DONE
107 miles | 10,400 vert | 6:45 avg saddle time
A perfect day on the bike. A Few Good Men:
Bandoni, Doug Jiminez, Ryan Franz, Dave D'Angelo, Peter Davis, Doug Lafond
107 miles | 10,400 vert | 6:45 avg saddle time
A perfect day on the bike. A Few Good Men:
Bandoni, Doug Jiminez, Ryan Franz, Dave D'Angelo, Peter Davis, Doug Lafond
EACH RIDE OCCURS BIENNIALLY
NEXT UP: BOULDER OCTOPUS | SEPTEMBER 21, 2024
NEXT UP: BOULDER OCTOPUS | SEPTEMBER 21, 2024
THE RIDES
VAIL OCTOPUS 8climbs 165miles 17,000ft vertical gain
BOULDER OCTOPUS 8climbs 100mi 14,000ft vertical gain
RIDE FEE is $60.
It is refundable if you bail out two weeks in advance
OR you can assign it to a friend.
Ride fee shall be paid via Venmo @Scott-Bandoni
SCHWAG AND PERKS FOR FINISHERS:
The coveted, elitist, braggadocious, OCTOPUS TEE SHIRT & BUMPER STICKER
see images below
POST RIDE COMMEMORATIVE POSTER
SIX PACK OF AVERY BEER!
VENTURE SPORTS in AVON
50% OFF bike tune. 25% OFF bike parts & accessories
VECCHIO'S BICICLITERRIA - BOULDER
20% OFF bike tune
AVANTI FOOD & BEVERAGE - Denver | Boulder
$10 FOOD GIFT CARD
HAND & STONE MASSAGE in Boulder or Arvada
50% off a 60 minute massage
Let me know of you need area lodging. I can help.
It is refundable if you bail out two weeks in advance
OR you can assign it to a friend.
Ride fee shall be paid via Venmo @Scott-Bandoni
SCHWAG AND PERKS FOR FINISHERS:
The coveted, elitist, braggadocious, OCTOPUS TEE SHIRT & BUMPER STICKER
see images below
POST RIDE COMMEMORATIVE POSTER
SIX PACK OF AVERY BEER!
VENTURE SPORTS in AVON
50% OFF bike tune. 25% OFF bike parts & accessories
VECCHIO'S BICICLITERRIA - BOULDER
20% OFF bike tune
AVANTI FOOD & BEVERAGE - Denver | Boulder
$10 FOOD GIFT CARD
HAND & STONE MASSAGE in Boulder or Arvada
50% off a 60 minute massage
Let me know of you need area lodging. I can help.
The 2022 Boulder Octopus was another record breaker.
The most starters: 24 The most finishers: 22 they are...
Scott Baumfalk, Matt Cooke, Nora Cooke Stan Connors, Nikolai Frant, Max Gaitan, Mikhail Ivanov, Alden Kessenich, Brian Klingbiel, Kevin Kraus, Steven Phillips, Matt Pielsticker, Adam Rothberg, Heather Romenesko, Shawn Rupp, Nico Toutenhoofd, Jonathan Woo, Brian Wegner (not pictured), Erin Witter, Alex Yale.
Massive kudos to Bill Cooley for driving the sag wagon and providing physical and spiritual support all day.
The most starters: 24 The most finishers: 22 they are...
Scott Baumfalk, Matt Cooke, Nora Cooke Stan Connors, Nikolai Frant, Max Gaitan, Mikhail Ivanov, Alden Kessenich, Brian Klingbiel, Kevin Kraus, Steven Phillips, Matt Pielsticker, Adam Rothberg, Heather Romenesko, Shawn Rupp, Nico Toutenhoofd, Jonathan Woo, Brian Wegner (not pictured), Erin Witter, Alex Yale.
Massive kudos to Bill Cooley for driving the sag wagon and providing physical and spiritual support all day.
OCTOPUS TRUTHS
These rides are tough but they are not as tough as they seem on paper.
You will not show up to ride without committing to it much in advance.
It's also a helluva lot of descending!
These rides are tough but they are not as tough as they seem on paper.
You will not show up to ride without committing to it much in advance.
It's also a helluva lot of descending!
I do not recommend these rides solo or duo. These two young lads did it on their own which is much more difficult. The group ride is painful but not as painful as this. Have a look... THE VELO VEGAN
We appreciate the support and contributions from the following people and their businesses...
Mike Brumbaugh, Dave Ivener, Adam Avery, Jim Potter, and Travis Christ
Mike Brumbaugh, Dave Ivener, Adam Avery, Jim Potter, and Travis Christ
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Creating ethical leaders one person at a time. SEE & LEARN MORE
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I highly recommend riding Levi's Gran Fondo. Amazing terrain and place. Let me know if you go. I'll be there.
Next event is April 24, 2023 in Windsor, CA. LEVI'S GRAN FONDO
Next event is April 24, 2023 in Windsor, CA. LEVI'S GRAN FONDO
IF YOU WANT TO FO FAST, GO ALONE. IF YOU WANT TO GO FAR, GO TOGETHER. African proverb
PAIN IS TEMPORARY. GLORY IS FOREVER. The Carburetors