kicking myself in the butt WHAAAAAA!!!!!

[smilingcat]

Last year, the signup for Breathless in agony took two days to fill up.

Today it filled up after only 8 hours!!! HOW COULD THEY!!! I was sitting on the fence about doing this ride. Wasn't sure if I would be ready. Finally decided oh why not just few minutes ago and only to find out IT SOLD OUT BY 4:30PM ish... NOT FAIR NOT FAIR!!!!

WHHAAAA!!!! KICKING MY SELF. OKAY SO THERE IS THE DEATH RIDE. Jan 14. Wed. 10AM for the sign-up. Okay now I have to sign up for the easier ride like the ride around the bear.

It wasn't like this years ago. The first time I did the breathless, the signup didn't close out. Nor did the death ride. What's happening? Is everyone gone bonkers and think they can do these rides? I know I was a certified nuts to be doing these kind of rides but not everyone is certifiably nuts for wanting to do these rides.

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[jobob]

Look around you - there are a lot more people riding these days! Which is great, except when it comes time to sign up for events.

[maillotpois]

Yup there are definitely more people doing these rides, in general. And I think that's a good thing.

So maybe, ultimately, there need to be MORE rides. Like that new Alta Alpina double (and its variations - you don't have to do 200 miles, but you do the same and more passes as the Death ride). I am hoping that has a good turn out for them. http://www.altaalpina.com/challenge/

[Aggie_Ama]

Do they have a wait list or cancellation sell site? A lot of people have things come up and transfer registrations for rides with caps around here.

[tulip]

Cycle Zydeco filled up in 8 minutes. I'm amazed I got in.

I think it's good that rides are getting more popular, but the downside is the increased competition to participate.

[Pedal Wench]

Last year, Triple Bypass filled in 11 days. This year, 2 days. We weren't sure if we wanted in, but the decision was made for us.