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Sept 15, 2007
A new record of participation for Team Rainbo was reached this year as 46 pro, advanced and fitness skaters braved the speed traps of Wisconsin for a weekend of racing and partying in Duluth. The weather proved dry, a welcome relief from last year. Last year when it rained throughout the race for the first time in event history. However the weather had two more tricks up its proverbial sleeve; 28 degrees at start time and 12 to 15 mile an hour head winds. Ladies and gentlemen, this one hurt. Times suffered as did legs and mustaches. I needed to cut my power gels with a blow torch and I learned to skate low, lower at all times then the fella in front of me. Oh did I mention I worked to keep someone in front of me at almost all times. That wind was wicked. Here's a small sample of what it was like before and after the race. |
Herman, saying a word or two to the Lord of the Asphalt |
The cold march to the start |
Smiles and sweatshirts and chattering teeth |
Not quite dressed to race |
Next time I order a team jacket make it an extra large; to go over the one I'm already wearing. |
Bill & Doris picking up a bit of warmth from the, uh... from each other |
At least I'm warm on top |
Time to get down to racing gear |
John in his own personal sweat lodge |
What's this? |
 Ah, official Team Rainbo cold weather gear |
Getting a hug from the sweetheart |
The official Kris & Norb portrait |
Bill & Doris after warming up |
New Rainbo member & Sweetie (send me your name and I'll add it in) |
Lance & Kyle |
Roommates |
Tom & Jan, post race smiles |
Brian & New Chris |
Herman showing that his is a vengeful god |
George and a chippy |
Kevin already donning his pack and his tongue |
Griff all smiles as well after finishing the full marathon |
No race report is complete without a shot of Herb |
John, Jan & I. Hey, I like being the youngest one in the shot |
Lot's of post race talk |
Call for photos |
Gather round folks |
Faster now, let's get it together |
Ladies and gentlemen, Team Rainbo for 2007 (minus of course those missing) |
One cheer for us |
The Road Scholars finally off the road |
Connie and her future skater |
Have them email me to get on The Chicago Skating News mailing list. |
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