Death Ride!!

**snapdragen** · 07-11-2009, 09:16 PM

Excellent!

**andtckrtoo** · 07-12-2009, 04:41 AM

There was an update on Facebook last night saying that the entire team did very well. That's all I know and I'm waiting on pins and needles for more info, but I'm happy to hear they all did well!

Mimi - congrats to your DH! That's a LONG day in the saddle!

**Biciclista** · 07-12-2009, 05:52 AM

he's used to long days in the saddle. What he's not used to is the intensity of the climbs! Apparently the road grades there are steeper and longer than ours (which i still find hard to believe, but he insists!!)
He's used to hills too, but even Ramrod (ride around mt Rainier in one Day) is not as intense as Death Ride..

So those of you who did this ride, i have to say I am amazed and you should be very proud of yourselves...

**maillotpois** · 07-12-2009, 02:42 PM

thanks for all the good wishes. it was a long day and full reports will no doubt follow, but bottom line is everyone finished safely. we had a team of just over 40 people including my assistant coaches and participants. there were some fluky things (seemingly illness related) that prevented 3 folks from doing all 5 passes but otherwise, everyone did. and most importantly, everyone finished safe. its a pretty stressful day being responsible for everyone.

death ride number 5 for me. it is really a lovely ride. i saw a bald eagle circling overhead on monitor!

**Blueberry** · 07-12-2009, 05:01 PM

Wow! Congratulations to everybody!! Will look forward to the ride reports - once you've all recovered

CA

**Trekhawk** · 07-12-2009, 05:38 PM

Congratulations to you all!
I look forward to reading your ride reports.

**andtckrtoo** · 07-12-2009, 06:50 PM

Major Congrats!!

**SadieKate** · 07-13-2009, 07:57 AM

Originally Posted by Biciclista

he's used to long days in the saddle. What he's not used to is the intensity of the climbs! Apparently the road grades there are steeper and longer than ours (which i still find hard to believe, but he insists!!)
He's used to hills too, but even Ramrod (ride around mt Rainier in one Day) is not as intense as Death Ride..

So those of you who did this ride, i have to say I am amazed and you should be very proud of yourselves...

Congrats to Raleighdon.

And from someone who rides in both California and the Cascades, yes, the mtns in California tend to be steeper.

**jobob** · 07-13-2009, 08:11 AM

Gotta say, Raleighdon was so nervous the evening before the ride!

I thought he was very well prepared, and I kind of suspect this was just his way of psyching himself up.

Still, I was very happy to see him ride through Markleeville after having already done four passes, looking very strong.

And he looked great at the end of the ride! He was such a happy camper.

I hope that's me next year.

**melissam** · 07-13-2009, 08:44 AM

Originally Posted by jobob

I hope that's me next year.

Yes, Jo, it WILL be you next year!!

**jobob** · 07-13-2009, 10:02 AM

Gotta admit though, after hearing or reading the accounts from Twain, Raleighdon, Glenn (gw_12) as well as from some of the TNT gang, it sounds like the Death Ride is suffering from overpopularity. Happens to many of the good rides, alas.

Eh, I'm still going to train for it on next year's TNT team. I've already raised about 2/3rds of my minimum, and due to my "fortunate" timing

I'll get to roll it over into next year's fundraising effort.

Plus I've already heard from a few team members who plan to do it again. It was a great bunch of people this year and I have no doubts it'll be a great bunch next year.

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