Quote Originally Posted by indysteel View Post
There's a reason I've never done, and will never do, the N.I.T.E. ride.

As for Tour de Cure, why did I have it in my head that only the century was entirely on the track. Are the shorter distances, too?
There are two options for the track - one is the 100 mile challenge in 6 hours for 100 cyclists. There is another option - "recreational ride" which is as many laps (2.5 miles) around the track as one would like. I and my team mates have decided to make at least 10 laps.

There are two other scenic ride routes away from the track, but they end with a single lap around the track.

I have friends at work who are doing the NITE Ride who have talked me into joining them - it does sound like fun. I may wimp out as it starts at 11:00 pm, but there are lots of activities during the day that are free. I guess they cut off the number of riders at 2500. That is a LOT of cyclists! Wimping out will probably be determined on how comfortable I am at the Tour de Cure two weeks prior.