Calling all randos...

[Pedal Wench]

Disclaimer -- I have NOT done a 600K, but a 400, a few 300's and two 200K's, a fleche (360K), and a few 24-hour (road) races, where I did about 344 miles, so about a 555k! . So, no advice on how to handle an overnight. On the fleche, I was SUPER jealous of the guys who brought a change of shorts (actually, they changed into tights at night). I would have paid big bucks to have had new, CLEAN shorts.

[Susan Otcenas]

I was SUPER jealous of the guys who brought a change of shorts (actually, they changed into tights at night). I would have paid big bucks to have had new, CLEAN shorts.

I'll have leg warmers for morning and evening. Fresh change of clothes in my overnight bag. I imagine that event the guys who plan to ride straight through might change clothes at that point. I sure would!

[Susan Otcenas]

At 6am tomorrow morning, I'm heading out on my 600K adventure! And, oh boy, is it gonna be an adventure.

Forecast for tomorrow on the coast is high 40s, low 50s, 60% chance of rain. On the bright side, weather.com removed the predicted T-storms from the forecast. Also, the wind direction forecast has changed slightly as well. It was predeicted from the SW @ 10-15, which would really have sucked given that we are heading south. Now it's predicted out of the West, which isn't perfect, but better. A few of the coastal towns even showed winds out of the NW, which would be stellar!

I've got my Pearl AMfib gloves, my Gore goretex jacket, my helmet cover and plenty of wool socks and baselayers ready to go. I chill easily, so I prefer wool against as many body parts as possible. I also have extra socks and a dry baselayer packed so I can change if necessary. I'm debating swapping out one of my waterbottles for a thermos so I can carry warm liquids. Actually, come to think of it, I have a Polar bottle somewhere which does a decent job of keeping liquids warm too. I have to see if it will fit on my bike (My new bike frame is really compact.)

I've packed lighter weight stuff into my overnight bag, as the weather is supposed to be sunnier with only 10% chance of rain.

[maillotpois]

Good luck and HAVE FUN!! I can't wait to read the report!

[Biciclista]

there WILL be a report, right?
good luck.

[Tri Girl]

Good luck, Susan!!! I hope the cycling gods smile upon you, and that your day is blessed with good weather, a happy bum and stomach, and positive mental energy!!!
I can't wait to hear all about it!!!!

[sfa]

Good luck this weekend, Susan! I hope everything goes smoothly for you, and that the 40% chance of no showers is what you get!

When I'm on my little 25 mile ride tomorrow in the 70 degrees and sunny weather I will, in your honor, not whine about the hills.

Sarah

[snapdragen]

Good luck Susan! Have a great time.