Lap Times

[Burke]

Rode Murphy tonight, it was in awesome shape.
I turned two 50 minute laps for 1:40:00. That's all of the beginner, intermediate and advanced, including the rock loop (option), split rock, and the log ride.

Anyone else have times for two laps?

[nigel]

1:54:37 this morinng for the same 2 laps with a group of 4 going moderate.

[setzep]

Not bad! I think my last time was 57min for all 3 trails together but I like to do the log ride a few times :)

[Shorty]

I think I usually run about an hour, but I can't remember the last time I completed a full lap without stopping and working on the trail at least once.

I also want to point out that faster riders should pass slower riders by politely asking to pass. Even if you are comfortable passing someone at a particular spot, they might not be. Be considerate of other riders, and let them pull over where they feel comfortable stopping.

The new Murphy-Hanrehan trail isn't a race course, and shouldn't be treated as one except during sanctioned races. Speaking of which...

For those riders that are interested in a race experience at Murphy:

The 1st Wednesday Night Murphy race is scheduled for Aug. 22nd at 6:30pm - more info to come as we get it.


Thanks!!

[Don Youngdahl]

Anyone else have times for two laps?

I do, but it's for 2 riders with a combined age of 134 years, and I won't divulge it.:D

[gopherhockey]

I loosely remember about an hour for a lap, but like others I wasn't really timing myself and probably rode the log a few times (or waited up for others riding the log). Now I have a time to shoot for.

[tedsti]

First lap of 49 minutes and a second one of 50 trying to catch up after a late start on a group ride.

[Trevize1138]

I was wondering if anyone had started up this thread yet. :cool:

51:40 for a lunch lap. I wasn't pushing as hard as I could because I was contemplating two advanced laps but decided I should get back to work instead.

I predict someone out there will post a sub 40 minute lap this year. I'll shoot for 45, personally! :banana:

[setzep]

It's kinda like seeing how fast you can run accross the tightrope in a few areas :) Murphy is a place where you really have to pay attention. I'd think anything under 45:00 would have to be a damn good biker.

[setzep]

54:38 with 4 runs over the log ride tonight.

[Torpedo]

[quote=Shorty;223963]


For those riders that are interested in a race experience at Murphy:

The 1st Wednesday Night Murphy race is scheduled for Aug. 22nd at 6:30pm - more info to come as we get it.


[quote]

any more info on this?

[Trevize1138]

49:19!

Yeah, a 45 minute lap would be impressive. I still feel it's possible for me but I'd have to put a lot more pressure on myself to do it.

I'm still waiting for someone to post a -40:00 time. I know there are riders out there capable of it! :shocked:

[calc]

Gave it a try tonight. 1 lap (Everything but the LOD, I'm still not quite ready for that).

Perfect trail conditions. Started out way too fast and was nearly hyperventilating 1/2 way through the beginner loop. Felt a sharp pain on my left knee cap just before entering the Int. loop. Looked down just in time to see a bee get done stinging me. :scream: Not off to a good start, although the adrenaline did start flowing.

Ended up at 49:40 dead tired and with a knee that wouldn't stop itching. Does it matter that I felt like I was going faster? Someone else is going to have break the 40 barrier. I don't think I have a spare 9:40 in me.

P.S. Good job to the trail crew on the new bermed switchback downhill turns in the woods in the advanced loop. Very nice.

[chewie_52]

Wow...I really suck!!!:cryin: I consistently turn in 1:07:00 and 1:09:00 for 1 lap...at least I'm consistent though:D

[John Sandberg]

Chris, I like your optimism, but I don't believe anyone will come close to breaking 40 min. I say a race-winning time of around 45 min.

[tedsti]

A buddy of mine did 2 laps in 1:25 including stopping to chat on both laps. He was going fast, but not all out. I think sub 40s are going to happen at the TT.

[fatbaldpop1]

I hope 3 Rivers lets us ride in the winter. Then, simply finishing a lap will be a good lap time...40 minutes is fast...

[Trevize1138]

A buddy of mine did 2 laps in 1:25 including stopping to chat on both laps. He was going fast, but not all out. I think sub 40s are going to happen at the TT.

I just did 1:34:29 for two laps. :banana: My 2nd lap was actually 1:21 faster than my first: 47:55 and 46:34 (woo!!!) respectively (assuming my math doesn't suck ... which it usually does).

Yeah, based on your friends time, it looks like sub 40 is what winning TT times will be. I was first basing my sub 40 minute prediction off of what winning times are usually in comparison to mine. I scored 27 minute laps at the Leb TT and the winner had right around 23 minute laps! :shocked:

[Trevize1138]

Chris, I like your optimism, but I don't believe anyone will come close to breaking 40 min. I say a race-winning time of around 45 min.

See previous post. The winner of the Leb TT was about 4 minutes faster than me per lap with a final time of 23 minutes a lap. Percentage-wise, if someone of the Brendan Moore (http://www.bentcrankracing.com/images/library/File/2007-lebtt-results.htm) level does the TTs at Murphy they should be able to break 40 no problem. Hmm ... maybe we should be asking if someone can have a time close to :35? :shocked:

I'm just giddy that I'm about a minute and a half from :45 after this afternoon. :etard:

[John Sandberg]

If the race starts/finishes at the staging area (across the road from the parking lot), and it requires taking rock section (the one optional area that I'm aware of, at about 1/3 of the way through the expert loop), and someone goes sub-40 minutes, I hereby solemnly swear to pay for their entry fee at one Thurs. Buck Hill race next season (2008).

[egoo]

Sandbox-
You're lucky that Tommer races for free at buck. It'll save you $10. He pulled off 39:40 for a winning time last night. WOW! And by the way, you were 3rd with a time of just over 42:00. Good job!

[John Sandberg]

Tom scorched the course, fire feeding through his legs and smoke blowing out of his...well...you get the picture. He obviously went faster than human beings were meant to ride.

I saw 23 empty cans of Red Bull, 4 cans of Monster and 3 Jolt empties fall out of his car when he opened the door prior to the race. Hmmm. Three Rivers made him pee in a cup, and they took a blood sample.

I haven't seen official times and didn't stick around after the race, so I must accept the times you're telling me Guse (name rhymes with "floozy").

Tom didn't ride the Rock Garden (neither did I), but he still would have run under 40. Hell, I heard that on one of the two downed trees (that required cross skills), he did a quick bottom bracket overhaul. The guy was on fire!

Clearly I should quit making predictions, but since it's true that Tom gets freebies at Buck, I will give a free entry to everyone else who competed that night, in honor of him making a mockery of my delusional pre-race throw-down.

Wait. That doesn't make sense. Scratch that.

How about this: If someone beats Tom's time next week, I'll give them a black, wool, long sleeve (Large) Salsa jersey that I won at a race a few years ago, but have never worn (only lycra for me, baby!). Plus, I'll buy them a hamburger at a Buck race next year. That's got to be a $50 prize. The hamburger alone cost $25 (don't get me started about the food prices there...just know that Penn has NOTHING to do with it).

Only official times at the race because the "my-friend-rode-two-laps-in under-one-hour-and-even-took-a-short-nap" stories don't cut it with me. I need hard data (and confirmation of both the A and B samples post race).

As of now, Tom Miller is King of Murphy.

[jag]

Tom said he also rode the log ride during the race.

[Shorty]

Tom said he also rode the log ride during the race.

Wow. Sub-40 is nuts.

How about the optional rock climb? Or the two optional rocks after 70 and 72?

[dbruning]

P.S. Good job to the trail crew on the new bermed switchback downhill turns in the woods in the advanced loop. Very nice.

Ditto that, I stopped by for my first try at the whole thing and rode with three locals. We estimated it took us from 45-55 minutes to do it (and me on the SS, huff, huff). Not that it matters, it was just fun. Not sure I have two laps in me on the SS though:hit:

PS: Oh yeah , "I'm still recovering from Afton!"

[mill0298]

Wow. Sub-40 is nuts.

How about the optional rock climb? Or the two optional rocks after 70 and 72?


Not including the rock climb. I rode both the rocks...I think they are actually faster to ride over than go around.:)

[setzep]

Did a 53:20 AFTER 4hrs of trail work yesterday, only 1 min slower than my fastest time :metal: skipped the rock climb but did a couple runs on the log ride. The goal is to be in the 40's by the end of the month.

[aliensporebomb]

Hiya. As much as I've been on all of the other mountain bike trails in the
Twin Cities I never managed to make it to M-H as it was always closed or
something prevented me from getting there. Until Sunday.

Here's the GPS data:
http://bimactive.com/ba/journal/post/4941/7672

Time: 1 hr, 51 minutes for all legs of the trail.

I typically take trails the first time at a slower than usual pace.
And, I think I took it even slower than I normally would.

I also doubled back at one point to help a woman whose
bike had a mechanical. I heard a startled yell behind me
and I doubled back to check it out - her husband and son
were already over the horizon and it was just easier to fix
it myself.

Luckily it was just that she'd thrown a chain but she was on
an incline next to a steep drop and she wasn't clear on how
to re-mount the chain so I just did it.

After that it was smooth sailing.

[setzep]

I just did 1:34:29 for two laps. :banana: My 2nd lap was actually 1:21 faster than my first: 47:55 and 46:34 (woo!!!) respectively (assuming my math doesn't suck ... which it usually does).


I just squashed my old record and catching up to you with a 48:36! I'm on flats also :crazybanana: Too chicken s**t to clip it just yet.

[Trevize1138]

I just squashed my old record and catching up to you with a 48:36! I'm on flats also :crazybanana: Too chicken s**t to clip it just yet.

Don't be surprised if you start lopping minutes off THAT time now that you've hit it. :) I scored a 44:40 (according to my watch) at the last TT Sep. 5! :banana:

[setzep]

Don't be surprised if you start lopping minutes off THAT time now that you've hit it. :) I scored a 44:40 (according to my watch) at the last TT Sep. 5! :banana:

Damn you! Just when I thought I was getting there... Don't know if I can beat that! I'd have to pedal my ass off to get close:jumpy:

[setzep]

47:38 tonight with the rock garden bypass and log ride. Getting better!

[Trevize1138]

Damn you! Just when I thought I was getting there... Don't know if I can beat that! I'd have to pedal my ass off to get close:jumpy:

I think a 2nd sub-45 time for me is only possible in another race setting. I just don't push myself quite as hard otherwise. So, based on your current time, sounds like we're actually about evenly matched for speed!