Alc 2009

[uk elephant]

Want a breakdown by day? OK!

Day 1: Cow Palace to Santa Cruz
- 81.67 miles, 5378 feet elevation gain
Day 2: Santa Cruz to King City
- 106.18 miles, 3976 feet elevation gain
Day 3: King City to Paso Robles
- 65.40 miles, 2545 feet elevation gain* (Garmin wasn't fully charged that day)
Day 4: Paso Robles to Santa Maria
- 98.03 miles, 4391 feet elevation gain
Day 5: Santa Maria to Lompoc (Red Dress Day)
- 43.17 miles, 2227 feet elevation gain
Day 6: Lompoc to Ventura
- 86.90 miles, 3838 feet elevation gain
Day 7: Ventura to Los Angeles
- 61.60 miles, 2047 feet elevation gain

Just realized by looking back at these stats that I did more feet of elevation gain yesterday on my 50 mile flat bike ride here in Wales than on most of the days of ALC except day 1 and possibly day 3 with quadbuster. Now I don't feel quite as worried. My 50 mile flat ride yesterday clocked in with 4800ft climbing according to my garmin. My legs are definitely feeling it today, but I did manage to cycle up the hill to work this morning (with the help of a 20mph tailwind).

Aside from the minimal training, I have now reached my fundraising goal got my tent assignment sorted. Getting excited for the trip!

[ACG]

Does anyone remember what time we can leave in the morning? Is it 6:30 a.m. or 7:00 a.m.?

I don't remember.

Thanks!!!

[uk elephant]

It's 6:30 as far as I recall....I think that is what I need to practice now, besides the riding. I'm not a morning person and do not function well before the sun is up...

[Trek420]

Yikes! It's almost Day 0. I need to ask Mariko if there are volunteer slots available. Is there any chance the 3 of you will tent near each other? It could make it easier for me to get news from the ride. That is if you want me to post updates to TE

Duck and UK, see you on the 24th. Will either of you be taking your bikes in for a check up before the ride?

[Duck on Wheels]

Yes, UK and I will both be taking our trusty steeds to the bike spa for a check-up. Probably delivering them there on our way to the party on the 24th. And yes, Mariko was looking for Day 0 volunteers. And yes, UK and I are tenting together, so at least 2 of the 3 will be in one another's vicinity on the tent grid. And now to start packing. How will I get 7 days of bike gear + a little extra for 2 more weeks' vacation + sleeping bag and insulation mat all into one suitcase?

[Trek420]

And now to start packing. How will I get 7 days of bike gear + a little extra for 2 more weeks' vacation + sleeping bag and insulation mat all into one suitcase?

Here's one with some good tips

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=24025

[Duck on Wheels]

Here's one with some good tips

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=24025

For possibly the first time in TE history: Not helpful. I don't need tips on lists or trash bags or zip locks. I've got all the lists I need from the ALC site, and as for bags ... if I have room for them, I've got them too. What I need is a bigger suitcase. The sleep mat takes up half the space. The sleeping bags takes half of what's left. I'd better get to town and look for a big rolling duffle.