24-hours of Adrenalin - 8 hour Solo

[Adventure Girl]

Nice work on your race at Leguna Seca! Sounds like it was a rough course?

I did my firsst 24 hr solo this year myself and it's a lot of work and a load of fun! I am planning to do World's 24 hr Solo there this fall and would love some course/trail insights. Any course insights you can pass on?

I think 24-hour solo is insane! But everyone has her own idea of "normal".

I ride this area all the time but the World's 24 Solo in September will be a brand new course, so I can't be much help with trail insights until the announce the course. I talked to Tommy Bryant (the trail manager) and he said that nothing is confirmed until the BLM people approve the route. I just hope they don't wait until the last minute to post a map! I've heard rumors of 16-mile lap.

[dirtygirl1]

I think 24-hour solo is insane! But everyone has her own idea of "normal".

I ride this area all the time but the World's 24 Solo in September will be a brand new course, so I can't be much help with trail insights until the announce the course. I talked to Tommy Bryant (the trail manager) and he said that nothing is confirmed until the BLM people approve the route. I just hope they don't wait until the last minute to post a map! I've heard rumors of 16-mile lap.

16 miles, hey? then it will likely be a 'fast' course. The one I did was in Spokane and was a 15 mile loop but it was a 'fast' course and I maintained an average speed of 11miles/hr on the bike. We'll see. Keep me posted and thanks for the response!

[bouncybouncy]

Awesome report! Sounds like you tackled quite a techy course...that takes courage in its own!

I was on a 4 person team at a 12 hour course that sent numerous people to the hospital (one even in a heli-vac) a few weeks ago...scary!!! I did my first solo this last weekend on what I thought was a relatively flat course and it sent me scouring the web for more in my area I found one on a more techy course...oh my!!! I think I may be addicted!!!!

...and your hubby's response about "never again".....hehehe!!!!

[mimitabby]

I am glad to read your husband's post too, because i didn't quite "get it" from yours. 8 hours and second place! that's awesome. congrats!

[smilingcat]

Idyllwild area right ?? OMG!!! I wasn't sure so I was checking with someone who did the team relay about 3 years ago. He came back battered, bruised and sore.

Congratulation on riding solo for 8 LLL--OOO---NN---GGGG hours. Hard enough on a paved road but on a mtn bike. yeek

much hand clapping and cheering,

Smilingcat