Well, everyone, I've done it now. I've just registered for a ride called the Tour de Blast. It is an out and back climb up Mt. St. Helens.

It is in two weeks (6/23), and I do NOT feel ready for this 82 mile, 6200 foot ride! But, since it is only 6 weeks from that ride until the Shasta summit century, I guess I'd better make myself ready!

Is anyone else in the climbing club planning to do this ride?

Oh, and a question for you experienced ladies ( ), how early do you get up and on the road in order to drive to a ride? I think this ride is about 3.5 hours away from me...and the ride starts at 6:30. Would I be crazy to leave at 3am and drive all that way instead of spending the night down there?