MS150 Cape Cod Getaway 2009

[katluvr]

The hills won't get you at the end - it will be the wind! Coming into P-Town you ride into a headwind (every year I've done it, it's been the same). If you're prepared, it isn't quite as bad

Have a great time!

SheFly

Ditto! I now remember that wind...and it got really hot in P-town! If they still do the Ferry ride back...be prepared. It was a BIG party boat. You know how crazy people who don't go out much get really wild at a wedding reception---it was that crazy.

I found a quiet place on the boat and tried to chill!

[mayanorange]

Thanks Kat! Looking forward to the ferry ride back- I like boats, but thanks for the warning that it gets crazy! I haven't been to the Cape since 6th grade (and yes, I now live close enough that I have no excuse), so I can't think of a better way of going back. I'm excited- a little daunted, but excited!

[Crankin]

Does the ferry take you back to Quincy? I was just thinking about logistics and how it might be better to just have someone pick you up in P Town.
Still thinking about this and how I haven't done a century in 2.5 years, doing that 2 days in a row, and the sleeping arrangements.

[mayanorange]

Yeah, the ferry takes you back to the start. I think they have bike trucks for bikes and gear, so they transport everything for you. You can stay in a dorm or cot in a gym, camp, or there's vans to the local hotels. I was thinking we'd do the dorm.

I read through last year's guide, which was very informative about how they handle logistics. http://bikemam.nationalmssociety.org...df?docID=30726

[katluvr]

When we did it you could take either the ferry boat or a bus back.
I though the boat ride would be "prettier".
Your boat may not be like ours, but I mean they danced and drank for 4 hours! Now I can drink some beer after a ride, but normally I relax a bit--it was like these folks never get out!
Then again, I should not judge. I just found a quieter section of the boat. It was pretty pulling into Boston Harbor (for someone that is not from there).
I enjoyed the 1st day of teh ride the best, more scenic and rolling hills.
Overall I enjoyed all.
K

[SheFly]

Remember that the ride starts in Quincy, so if you drive there, that's where your car will be when you finish.

The year of the monsoon, I took the ferry back to Boston - NEVER AGAIN! I had never before been seasick, but I (and many others) were deathly ill for the entire 3 hours.

Last time I did the ride they offered the bus option - back BEFORE The ferry, and I could completely chill/sleep on the bus (I'm not a partier after 175 miles in 2 days - plus we tended to be the FIRST people into P'Town, which made for a really long day already).

The logistics are fantastic - can't be beat.

SheFly

p.s.
The dorms are ok if you don't end up on top of where the JagerDogs are partying . Also, be prepared for it to be warm in there. DH and I pulled the mattresses off the bunks and onto the floor where we slept for the night.

[Crankin]

Wait, the ferry goes to Boston? Quincy?
I am confused. But, after your story, SheFly, I think the ferry may be out for us. Mr Crankin has the worst case of motion sickness known to mankind.