I may need to take up randonneuring

[Trekhawk]

Just a little comment about the 2 Davis 200k brevets as they are both at (potentially) nicer times of year weather-wise. The 200k scheduled for 9/30 will be significantly easier than the one on 3/10. 4,000 ft of climbing compared to almost 7,000.

Yikes I dont think Jo will want to push me up that many hills.

[SadieKate]

Did you fashion mavens notice that the jersey orders are due 9/17?

http://duque.net/sfrandonneurs/2007-jersey1.htm

[Trekhawk]

Did you fashion mavens notice that the jersey orders are due 9/17?

http://duque.net/sfrandonneurs/2007-jersey1.htm

Hey Jo do you think this jersey would make us ride faster???

[maillotpois]

wow - if I had known what retro fashion mavens you were I would have given you the link for the various jersey design proposals Carlos came up with before this one. SF Rando folks were all asked to vote.

the SF rando 200k course is generally from the bridge to the Pt. Reyes lighthouse and back. tough course - no sustained climbs but enough rollers to make you work. last year it dumped rain. I didn't do the 200 but have friends who did.

davis' brevets actually have some support. SF's do not. brevets are "unsupported", but some series provide some food at controls and actual people to mark your card (different from the "safeway 600k" I did with SF where you have to buy something and get a time/dated receipt.)

[jobob]

wow - if I had known what retro fashion mavens you were I would have given you the link for the various jersey design proposals Carlos came up with before this one. SF Rando folks were all asked to vote.

Oh, no worries, they (you?) did a fine job, it's an excellent design.

the SF rando 200k course is generally from the bridge to the Pt. Reyes lighthouse and back. tough course - no sustained climbs but enough rollers to make you work. last year it dumped rain. I didn't do the 200 but have friends who did.

Yeah, it looks like lots of fun. Well, I've determined I will do a 200K brevet next year - and the good news is there are at least 3 to choose from.

Altho the Davis one at the end of this month looks good in theory, no way in creation will I be ready for a 200 K in under 3 weeks.

[Susan Otcenas]

Hey Jobob,

The Oregon Randonneurs do a Populaire Series too. A Populaire is only 100K - I bet they'd even let you buy the jersey after one. But requirements for membership include fenders and webbed feet....

[SadieKate]

Jo, don't forget that we talked last year about riding a 200K permanent so we could pick our time and place. Like the Flatlander's Fiesta out of Davis with minimal climbing (and a club house). I think you could wear a SF Randonneur's jersey after that.

[maillotpois]

Yeah, it looks like lots of fun. Well, I've determined I will do a 200K brevet next year - and the good news is there are at least 3 to choose from.

Altho the Davis one at the end of this month looks good in theory, no way in creation will I be ready for a 200 K in under 3 weeks.

You know, I think the SF 200k route will be good. If they'd only post their darned dates, I could start planning what rides of theirs I am going to do. The weather is a crabshoot that time of year regardless of what ride you do.

SK's permanent idea is a good one, too. That "counts" for the R12 or whatever award. Get one done in January and you're 1/12 of the way there...