Wishing all of the "Death Ride" Riders happy tail winds!

[smilingcat]

Hi Jobob,

Speed is way overrated. Besides, you finished a tough tough metric century. Good for you!!

I hope you got to see the water fall on Ebetts. You can hear it but, you have to stop and look for it. If not try again next year

stay cool and stay safe.

[Crankin]

Congratulations. The fact that you enjoyed yourself and had fun, despite not being able to do the whole ride is awesome. And to me, it's the most important thing.
I can't imagine doing that kind of riding at altitude. I start noticing it above 3,000 feet.

[maillotpois]

Great report!! Glad you had fun and met your goals.

after Monitor pass on my first Death Ride in 2002, my only goal became not to throw up. I did meet that goal....

[Biciclista]

good ride report, Jobob. what an intense ride! I think you were great. thanks for sharing...

[gnat23]

Jobob,

So so so proud of you! You worked towards a goal, you went out there on the big day, and you found out what you were made of (and it's ain't soft and squishy)! Nice work to you and yours!

-- gnat!

[Bike Goddess]

Ditto from me too! When we were up there last fall with BJ guys I was amazed that anyone could do that ride. I found the altitude was also an issue for me and to this day, despite what others seem to think, I don't know that I could do the entire ride either.

Kudos to you to listening to your body and doing what's best for you. Even though you didn't complete, the work you did to get there is totally awesome. You are one determined lady and it shows.

I talked to some of those faster riders today and they all said that heat was a big factor this year. Never know what the Sierra is going to be like from year to year. MP probably remembers when it hailed coming down Carson a few years ago.

Hope to see you on the road. We should do a ride one of these days. Maybe the Farifax Mt Tam ride sometime this summer or fall.

Now MP don't you go out and get all excited about that motorcycle I understand you ride from time to time.

[andtckrtoo]

Jo - you rule!! I read your report and you're just such a great person that I truly hope I have the honor of riding with you one day soon.

I love your attitude. I love the fact that even though you did not complete all 5 passes you appreciate what you did finish and were true to your goals. I tend to focus on the finish line way too much. I have to remember that truly riding a good ride has nothing to do with crossing the finish line and everything to do with enjoying the ride.