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  1. #1
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    Quote Originally Posted by Trek420 View Post
    ALC 6 registration is filled and closed ....
    Yup, registration for ALC 6 is definitely filled & closed. So's registration for ALC 7!

    -- Melissa (ducking and running for cover)

    PS MM_QFC, great write up. Do you have an online page where we can donate and help you with fundraising?
    I'll get back on the bike soon, I promise!

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    Quote Originally Posted by melissam View Post
    Yup, registration for ALC 6 is definitely filled & closed. So's registration for ALC 7!

    -- Melissa (ducking and running for cover)

    PS MM_QFC, great write up. Do you have an online page where we can donate and help you with fundraising?
    aw, Trek's gentle - she won't use her awesome martial arts powers to hurt you...

    Thanks, Melissa and yes, I've added the link to my page on my signature below. Happy training and tailwinds to you on this year's ALC too!

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    Quote Originally Posted by MM_QFC! View Post
    aw, Trek's gentle - she won't use her awesome martial arts powers to hurt you...
    Yep Mel, I lost track because .... just how many of these have I participated in? Have a blast on your first ALC. Ducks, does a forward roll and covers 'cause you'll ride every mile, probably won't even cross train as I often do.

    We want pictures after .... and a group shot of all of our TE gals and ... a daily podcast .... we want live streaming video from the helmet cam ... we want ....

    Aw, just go have a great time, raise money, ride fast, be safe and ... look fabulous
    Fancy Schmancy Custom Road bike ~ Mondonico Futura Legero
    Found on side of the road bike ~ Motobecane Mixte
    Gravel bike ~ Salsa Vaya
    Favorite bike ~ Soma Buena Vista mixte
    Folder ~ Brompton
    N+1 ~ My seat on the Rover recumbent tandem
    https://www.instagram.com/pugsley_adventuredog/

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    Quote Originally Posted by Trek420 View Post
    We want pictures after .... and a group shot of all of our TE gals and ... a daily podcast .... we want live streaming video from the helmet cam ... we want ....
    As I seem to recall, I was told I would get one text message a day and no phone calls during a certain someone's ALC ride last year... eh-hem!
    "If Americans want to live the American Dream, they should go to Denmark." - Richard Wilkinson

  5. #5
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    On the ride some go through cell phone/internet withdrawl. You can't charge your phone or it's hard to. You can not plug into anywhere on the crew/ride grid.

    The services are laid out to handle the load the crew which is really like a moving village needs. So we understand that if anyone plugs into that it could bring the whole thing down.

    For a small fee I will list the super top secret places you can charge your cell phone that everybody knows about so that you can call or text your peeps. Or install a pedal powered generator. Or unplug, enjoy the ride, we'll hear about it later.

    But even knowing that I arrived in LA with barely enough bars to call or text and tell Knott I was done.

    Also TE gals there is generally a super top secret safety video showing that nobody knows about that's BEFORE the first showing that everyone knows about if you want to get started on Day 0.
    Fancy Schmancy Custom Road bike ~ Mondonico Futura Legero
    Found on side of the road bike ~ Motobecane Mixte
    Gravel bike ~ Salsa Vaya
    Favorite bike ~ Soma Buena Vista mixte
    Folder ~ Brompton
    N+1 ~ My seat on the Rover recumbent tandem
    https://www.instagram.com/pugsley_adventuredog/

  6. #6
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    Hey Trek,

    You are a wealth of ALC information! I've actually been thinking about the logistics of recharging. My cellphone lasts two days tops on a charge, even if I don't talk on it. I have a Garmin Edge that needs to be recharged.

    Do I need either? Not really. But it'd sure be nice to have a cell phone for the ride, just in case something happens.

    The Garmin is less necessary, but it'd be nice to "record" the routes for each day of the ride.

    Any recommendations on recharging facilities or portable rechargers (that won't take up too much room or be too heavy) would be much appreciated.

    -- Melissa
    I'll get back on the bike soon, I promise!

  7. #7
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    Solio Charger

    My brother got me one of these for Christmas. I haven't had a chance to try it out, but it is light weight and would easily clip onto a Camelback or bike bag to recharge.

  8. #8
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    [QUOTE=melissam;296099]Hey Trek,

    You are a wealth of ALC information! /QUOTE]

    Why thank you

    Quote Originally Posted by melissam View Post
    My cellphone lasts two days tops on a charge, even if I don't talk on it.
    I changed cell phones to an LG model with about 14 days standby time, 10 hour talk time. Left it off unless in use. Still ran low till I found the top secret charging areas everyone knows about.

    It was brand new and I don't think I'd fully charged it.

    You really won't need it while riding, there's crew everywhere. While the car you wave down might not be able to stop they will radio who can .... I find it nice to "unplug" for the week so left it off while ride

    But you'll want to call home and friends at night.

    I really don't see the neeeeeed of the Garmin. The route's well signed, you'll have maps.
    Last edited by Trek420; 03-17-2008 at 08:09 AM.
    Fancy Schmancy Custom Road bike ~ Mondonico Futura Legero
    Found on side of the road bike ~ Motobecane Mixte
    Gravel bike ~ Salsa Vaya
    Favorite bike ~ Soma Buena Vista mixte
    Folder ~ Brompton
    N+1 ~ My seat on the Rover recumbent tandem
    https://www.instagram.com/pugsley_adventuredog/

 

 

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