Comments on: A Green Mountainous Pile of Excellence

By: jon goodwin

jon goodwin — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 18:25:15 +0000

I saw a rider on Sunday in Waitsfield in a Team Liquidgas Cannondale kit, and remarked to my wife as we drove by. “See that guy’s outfit, thats like being dressed head to toe in a New England Patriots uniform”. Turns out it was you Ted, not someone just wearing the kit.
Good to see you, great weekend, in The Mad River Valley one of the most beautiful places in the world.

By: Caroline

Caroline — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 17:50:34 +0000

Great to meet you at the Otter Creek Bakery last week, Ted! Thanks for such a fantastic post about your time riding in VT. It’s a pretty cool place we live in. Glad you could be here for such a gorgeous weekend! Good luck with the remainder of the season.

By: Peter & Susan MacLaren

Peter & Susan MacLaren — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 14:10:40 +0000

It was our pleasure to have “king” Ted stay with us at West Hill House once again. We love having cyclists here, and as Ted says this area is just a marvelous place to both train AND enjoy the gorgeous views while you are on the road. There are also some great mountain biking trails nearby for those who like that type of biking. And we do delicious high carb breakfasts…

By: iamtedking

iamtedking — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 11:17:14 +0000

Awesome trip and awesome 10 year plan. Maybe year 20 takes you to le Tour.

Or better yet, this October the http://www.KingChallenge.org

By: iamtedking

iamtedking — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 10:45:48 +0000

I’ve only ever had a hankerin’ for a Coke in a bike race. When you’re 3 hours into a race and riding hard, for some reason Coke appeases that thirst. The simple carb’ blast plus caffeine actually makes a lot of sense.

By: Irv

Irv — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 03:10:58 +0000

Oh wow dude, I guess my #asktedking question about pulling a DZ was bad foreshadowing, but at least it didn’t turn up on TV, yet. Sorry for sending sarcastically bad vibes your way. Cute kid. I think he needs a Iamnotedking gaiter and stickers to complete the kit. Have fun in Canada. I’m still bummed you didn’t make the Worlds team.

By: Jeff Butterfield

Jeff Butterfield — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 01:52:19 +0000

Grrr, Independence sounds like it was the definition of suffering. You’re one tough mother, Ted.

Looking forward to cheering you and the guys on in Quebec (I’ve still managed to keep the trip’s destination a secret from my wife — it’s our 10th anniversary — but I suspect she’ll figure it out about the time we pass through Jackman.

She’s going to freak when she realizes (a) where we are going and (b) she gets to see her first Pro race. We will be watching at least some of the laps on Cote de la Montagne — looks like a punchy hill.

Go get ‘em.

By: Gary Heaton

Gary Heaton — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 01:41:17 +0000

I had always wondered about cyclists drinking flat Coke. Maple syrup seems to be better for beating the glycogen crash during a long ride. You need to find someone to make syrup shots in gel packs. Maybe Skratch labs can get on it.

By: Baruch Brodersen

Baruch Brodersen — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 19:23:53 +0000

Forget Google, Strava puts the segment at 1.4 mi. with an average 14%. Yowsers! Plus, the first .5 mile looks ‘relatively flat” compared to the vertical ramp that awaits round the bend.
http://app.strava.com/segments/697275

By: Brad Sauber

Brad Sauber — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 17:12:34 +0000

I enjoy the stories from the road, glad to hear you got back your center. Maybe we will see you in Lecchi in October. Great read Ted. ciao.