“300 is not much more than 200, really!!”

**SadieKate** · 03-25-2007, 02:51 PM

In my circle of immediate friends, Jobob gets the award for most improvement. It is truly stupendous.

I know it wasn't really that hot but portions of that climb are completely exposed and no breeze. I had sweat running down my delicate chamois butt'red Assos.

The heat really built up and at least one guy was sitting on the side of the road looking like he had just hurled. To tell you how slow we were going, I asked him if he needed anything. He said yes and then proceeded to give me a long list of what he was equipped with - while I was still trying to ride by.

It was a beautiful ride and a fun day. The artery-clogging postride gorge at IHOP was yummy, and my new motto describing my attitude about rides is "A ride should never interfere with the cocktail hour."

Jo is kickin' some major tookas out there on the roads.

**maillotpois** · 03-25-2007, 03:23 PM

Most excellent report!!! I'm so glad you had a good ride. That profile is impressive. Cobb is a tough one - I remembered it as being a beautifully shaded climb from Davis last year, but SK set me staright and it is clear I must simply have been delusional at that point.

Anyway, GREAT JOB!!

**jobob** · 03-25-2007, 03:33 PM

I've had so much support & encouragment from V, SK, Trekhawk & maillotpois, oh, and snap once in a while reminding me that I'm crazy.

You guys are the bestest.

**Fredwina** · 03-25-2007, 03:50 PM

I almost did 200k instead of 300k, too. That darned Homey talked me into it!
Seriously, you have to know what your body can do. You only get one, so there's no sense in breaking it..
and yes, I need to do more training on GMR

**caligurl** · 03-26-2007, 07:09 AM

Originally Posted by Fredwina

I need to do more training on GMR

you might want to stay off GMR monday through SATURDAY's cuz word is they are TICKETING cyclists.... apparently it is open on sundays....

**slinkedog** · 03-25-2007, 03:53 PM

Wow, Jo! You truly are amazing! I'm very proud of you and will go and tell all my family and friends about your amazing-ness.

WOO-HOO!

**snapdragen** · 03-25-2007, 04:38 PM

Of course I think you're crazy! But I'm also in awe of you, and very proud of you.

Congratulations - job well done!

sk - I think the new motto works for me....

A ride should never interfere with the cocktail hour

**Trekhawk** · 03-25-2007, 04:57 PM

Well mate you know what I think. You really have gotten strong and you should be suitably impressed with yourself.

Now all I have to worry about is how the h*ll I will keep up with you all on our fun rides.

**Adventure Girl** · 03-25-2007, 05:34 PM

Go, Jobob, Go! How do you people do these events? Amazing!!

It seems like just yesterday you posted about your FIRST century. You've turned into a madwoman!

Congrats!

**aka_kim** · 03-25-2007, 06:13 PM

Jo, you totally rock. It wasn't all that long ago when you appeared on this forum meekly asking "Should I get a road bike?" and now you kick some major a$$. I am in awe of your accomplishments and progress, and can't wait to see what you accomplish next. Glad you had a fun ride!

**Veronica** · 03-25-2007, 06:50 PM

Originally Posted by Adventure Girl

How do you people do these events?

A modicum of insanity helps.

V.

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