Good luck, betagirl!

[Lise]

Betagirl does her first 200K of her brevet series this Saturday! Go beta! Go beta! :D

I'll be travelling to and from Virginia this weekend for my cousin's wedding, so I won't be here to cheer and tune in for the report until Monday.

You'll do great, of course! I'm looking forward to reading all about it. :) Lise

[betagirl]

Thanks Lise :D

The forecast has shifted a bit from rain all day to PM showers and a high of 61. I was really looking forward to 125 miles in the rain. Because that makes for a happy cyclist. Start time is 8 am, so I'm just going to drive in the moring. I'm an early riser in general, so it's no big deal to leave here at 5am. Only about a 2 hour drive.

I'll let you all know how it goes. I spoke with a colleague yesterday who knows the area and said it's pretty up there, lots of ravines and such. In other words it's hilly :) But at least it sounds more scenic than my rural routes outside of chicago (corn, soybeans, and cows).

Nanci - I got my Topeak bike post bag in the mail the other day. I'm going to install that puppy tonight. Thanks very much for the tips on what to get. I need to pick up some more BUTT'R, and a better rain jacket. I'll be packing an extra pair of socks or 2 in case it does rain.

I'm already thinking about the 300k, which is May 13th. 400k is June 3rd. I have a schedule conflict with the 600k with this club/group so I'll have to find a different one to do. Wait, I haven't even decided on that one....

[Veronica]

Good luck Beta and have fun!

V.

[Nanci]

I'm sorry it won't be raining on you all day! ;-) I'll be thinking of you and sending you mental support as I am out riding 40 miles to try out my sandals on Saturday, at the Nature Coast Trail, and 100 miles at the Tour de Forts in Jacksonville, FL on Sunday, a century I have not ridden before.

Nanci

[DrBee]

Good luck - I'll be thinking dry thoughts for you! I can't wait to see your report!

[maillotpois]

Good luck - have fun!!!

[Fuji Girl]

Wow!! Best of luck to you and stay warm and dry. I'm eager to hear the full report next week. I'll keep my fingers crossed for a miraculous weather change.

[DirtDiva]

All the best, beta. We'll be thinking of you. :)

[betagirl]

Thanks everyone. Got my bag packed. I never made it to the LBS for a better rain jacket, so I hope the one I have does me justice. The forecast isn't looking too hot, with some decent winds and rain. I'll take one or the other, just not both please!

I keep saying to myself it's only 125 miles....that sounds so warped. But I did 91 in some serious wind on sunday, and I've done my share of centuries in windy conditions. I don't know the route at all, so that should make things interesting. My goal is to finish in 9 hours. I'll try to post something tomorrow night when I get home.

Time to get some z's.

[Brina]

I know you will miss this, but I hope you had a great ride. I can't wait to hear all about it.

[Bike Goddess]

By now, you should be well on your way! You and Veronica (here in California) both riding just on different roads! Two 200's in one day!(A double metric and a double century) How cool is that! :p :p :p :p

P.S.- If you did 91 miles, 125 isn't that much further. I'm sure you'll be fine!!! Looking forward to ride reports from both of you!