24-hours of Adrenalin - 8 hour Solo

[Adventure Girl]

Hey, AG! You and I met on Saturday. I'm trying to remember where -- in the restroom? Hmmm. You had just finished and told me about your race. I was racing on the only 2-woman 24 hour team (we finished 4th, one lap down from 2nd and 3rd and beating one men's team). Cool to meet you and congratulations on your race! I'm considering the 8-hour solo for September (or maybe I'll just crew for my bf).

That was you?! Small world! When we were talking I was just so happy to be finished and I knew the 24-hour folks like you had 16 more hours to go!

I don't know if they are going to have an 8-hour class in September. But I did hear that the May/June 2008 course will be back to the "old" course (without the "extra fun" section they added this year).

[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