Oh wow, check out my bracelet from Susan (Mrs Fat Cyclist) Nelsen!

[jobob]

Totally off-topic, but my BF and I were just talking about visiting Crater Lake, and this looks like a great ride - we're thinking about it. Is it worth a trip across the country? Looks like it from the pics!

* I * think it is !!
http://callmepokey.blogspot.com/2008...wonderful.html

aka_Kim, SadieKate, and melissam rode it with me & Leebob last year so they can chime in as well. The Bobs are doing it again this year and I believe many of the original gang are planning on it as well.

A freakin' gorgeous ride, demanding but not crazy-hard, and excellent support. Low rider limit so it sells out quick. The intensity of the gawdawful heat took the organizers (and the rest of us) a bit by surprise last year but it was very unusual and they'll no doubt be better prepared for it.

My only suggestion is to try to stay in Ft Klamath, where the ride starts, or as close to it as you can, rather than in Klamath Falls which is about 40 miles away. I haven't been to the campgrounds but I know there are at least a couple of campgrounds near the Ft. Klamath museum grounds, where the ride had started previously.

http://www.craterlakecentury.com/

[aka_kim]

Those are lovely bracelets, and such a great way to remember and honor those fighting on.

I plan to be back at Crater Lake this year. It was well worth the 6+ hours of driving from NorCal. Thanks jobob for the trip down memory lane with the link to your blog.