Quote Originally Posted by Tri Girl View Post
Hmmm... that changes my opinion. In light of the fact that it's only a one day ride, I might consider it.

Let's see... you could start maybe a half hour before daybreak to buy you some time (so long as you're properly lighted and all ), plan on taking a short lunch break (15-20 min), and barring any major mechanical catastrophes, still make it to the end by nightfall. That would leave you 5 min. here and there to stop and take a break if need be (you could take 5-6 short breaks throughout the day for "natural breaks" and the like).

Knowing it's not a multi day ride, it might be more in the "doable" catagory. I was thinking it was 132 miles a day in those conditions for a few days. I would get too tired to make the light restrictions after the first day.

I think perhaps I'd consider it (if it were me- and it's not- so my opinion is moot).

Of course, I still think there should be someone following the riders in a vehicle along the route. It's just playing roulette to assume that nobody will need a lift, or get hurt, or have a bike just totally give out (and a distance that far would cost a yearly wage in taxi fares).
Not to mention the cost of EMT's and ambulance service if someone gets injured and can't ride.

BTW, how are you getting home the next day?