NEED HELP IN MADISON…..PLEASE!

[Lostby7]

I can’t post stuff the spell check keep kicking me out. DEBUG MODE…I will try later to post whole message.

[Jeremy]

I have disabled the auto spelling check feature via SpellingCow.com until they resolve their problems. The cow appears to be sick and is choking on words it thinks are misspelled. So post away Gary…

[Lostby7]

@Jeremy wrote:

I have disabled the auto spelling check feature via SpellingCow.com until they resolve their problems. The cow appears to be sick and is choking on words it thinks are misspelled. So post away Gary…

THANKS!!!!!
I thought it was just on my end.

[Lostby7]

I have a race in Madison on Sunday morning (9am) and early afternoon. I need someone who is familiar with the downtown area between the lakes and can possibly Google (or know) some information for me while I ride my bike….there are three mystery points in the city which I need to find to complete the race…I do not know Madison AT ALL…..

I need someone who can stand by for a call and look up (or know) the information then give me the coordinates for it…..the questions / hints are to be released while I’m on the route…

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(if you can solve this for me I’d be grateful)

Mystery Checkpoint Clue:
(This is the 1st of 3 clues to lead you to three different checkpoints)
Ahead of their time were the 3 little pigs….
Using sustainable materials to build their digs.
If they were on Williamson they’d surely be proud…
Of this wall and arch that gathers a crowd.
You’ll find the checkpoint behind this food bazaar…
which stocks goods from local and a far.

[Jeremy]

Gary, is it OK to get phone a friend help during the race, or is it technically cheating? 🙂

Cob Wall, Willy Street Co-op
1221 Williamson St, Madison, WI
N43 05.012 W89 21.835
http://www.willystreet.coop/cob_wall

[Lostby7]

@Jeremy wrote:

Gary, is it OK to get phone a friend help during the race, or is it technically cheating? 🙂

Cob Wall, Willy Street Co-op
1221 Williamson St, Madison, WI
N43 05.012 W89 21.835
http://www.willystreet.coop/cob_wall

It is OK….it is in fact part of the race…everyone rides with one hand on the handlebars and one on a cell phone from what I read…I was unprepared for this aspect of the race or I wouldn’t be in dire straits at the moment….I just want to race….don’t bug me with details.

Quote from the race organizer:

Some teams choose to have a person standing by who can use the internet to help them find the locations of the checkpoints. Local knowledge helps, but it’s not required. We write the clues so that anybody can find them online. You’ll receive the clue to the 2nd mystery checkpoint when you reach the 1st mystery checkpoint….and you’ll get the 3rd clue at the 2nd mystery checkpoint.

Thanks for the intel on mystery one!

[Scrappy Scout]

plus it is only cheating if you get caught 😆

[Lostby7]

@Team Outdoorsman wrote:

plus it is only cheating if you get caught 😆

I play fair…what worries me is that if you are caught on an “off limits” street or get a moving violation you are disqualified. Gotta be extra careful.

[Vegas Gamblers]

What kind of race is this, it sounds like a road rally on bikes.

[Lostby7]

@Vegas Gamblers wrote:

What kind of race is this, it sounds like a road rally on bikes.

It is like that but with physical challanges at each stop…
http://www.urbanassaultride.com/

[Lostby7]

Found help……wish me luck (and a safe ride). 😈

[Team Hemisphere Dancer]

Good Luck & have a safe ride.

[LDove]

Good luck! 😀

[Vegas Gamblers]

Good luck, we can’t wait for the stories.

[Lostby7]

Thx…I’m just hoping to complete the event in the time allowed…(and in the top 10 sure would be nice…but that goal is unrealistic). Being a Madison area noob I know my odds are not good for a fantastic time…but I will still give er what I got who knows. I’ll post a post race blog.

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