Cycle Across Maryland 2008

[luv'nAustin]

So, this is hilly? Do you all stay in the dorms? I'm thinking about it...what is the weather like...this is my first year to live on the East Coast.

[7rider]

So, this is hilly? Do you all stay in the dorms? I'm thinking about it...what is the weather like...this is my first year to live on the East Coast.

So...Luv'nAustin is leavin' Austin, eh?
I just saw a post on our local MTB site from someone in Austin coming to the area.....was that you?
Welcome to the area, and do check here for get-togethers...mtb and road rides and more.
Oh, BTW....can't tell you much about CAM'08 except for the day 2 route appears to be in the area of the Civil War Century, which is very hilly (~7,500' in 103 miles...but this route may not have all of that).
p.s. Oh, and weather in this area....in July (is that when this is?)...hot and sticky. Absolutely disgusting, unless you like 95's...as in 95 degrees and 95% humidity! Blech.

[Zen]

I know the photo is HUGE but I'm not resizing it right now

Second floor to let, rental fee=zero.
No loud parties unless I'm invited.
17 miles from ride start

[IFjane]

I know the photo is HUGE but I'm not resizing it right now

Second floor to let, rental fee=zero.
No loud parties unless I'm invited.
17 miles from ride start

Awesome house, Zen! I just wanna come live there! (is that snow from yesterday?) Do you know we didn't get a flake? It was all around us but nothing here in Madison. Tonight, now that's another story.....

[divingbiker]

Second floor to let, rental fee=zero.
No loud parties unless I'm invited.
17 miles from ride start

That's very generous of you, Zen! But I've already registered and paid for housing, and I'm not sure I could deal with driving 17 miles each way every day--I really hate to drive!

[luv'nAustin]

Leavin' Austin...That would be a good new name! Oh, but I already left! I'm in North Carolina now...and waiting for the weather to warm before I start my cycling season. I guess I've turned into a cold weather wimp after living in Arizona and Texas for a few years!

Really happy to be here and so excited about all of the rides on the east coast that seem close enough to consider...just nervous about the humidity, rain and the hills... wondering if I could do them without a tripple.

[Zen]

Humidity is good for you

[IFjane]

Humidity is good for you

Summer cycling mantra: "I love heat. I love humidity. I love trying to breathe in thick air." Repeat as often as needed....

[tulip]

Leavin' Austin...That would be a good new name! Oh, but I already left! I'm in North Carolina now...and waiting for the weather to warm before I start my cycling season. I guess I've turned into a cold weather wimp after living in Arizona and Texas for a few years!

Really happy to be here and so excited about all of the rides on the east coast that seem close enough to consider...just nervous about the humidity, rain and the hills... wondering if I could do them without a tripple.

The Tar Wheel Century is on April 26 and is FLAT. It's in Elizabeth City, NC. I'm from NC, so if you have any questions, give a holler.

[luv'nAustin]

Whoo Hoo! Another ride...even closer!