Mt. Tam Century/Double Century or Marin Century/Metric/200k

[aka_kim]

Yeah, scary to think what being fit means to MP.

Woefully unfit me did the traditional century. I hadn't done a ride over 40 miles since mid-June, so found the ride a bit tough. I also thought it was harder than the Mt. Tam century route, and the backside (or is it frontside?) of the Marshall Wall nearly killed me. The sun didn't come out until about mile 70, but I had my woolies on and stayed warm. It was a fun ride, and the food all along the course was great.

[maillotpois]

I thought the switched around route for both the double and the century was a lot harder than the usual route.

Think about Marshall Wall back side if you were at mile 165 doing the full double. I prefer dealing with headwinds and rollers (they were trying to lessen wind by changing the route) than late in the day awful climbs.

[aka_kim]

Oh god, mile 165!?! Mile 70 was killer enough. Double century riders really are awesome.

[Veronica]

Did you guys see Lance Oldstrong? He was working a rest stop yesterday on his way to earning the 1,000 mile club jersey.

Veronica

[jobob]

Daniel aka Lance Oldstrong & Curtis were working the rest stop at Pt Reyes, which I'm told was only on the Mt Tam double & century routes, but not the Marin century route.

[Bike Goddess]

Thanks MP! The guys were pretty stoked up about doing this double. But, they all did well on previous rides plus made it through the DR in fine shape. I hope they were nice to you as they whizzed by! I suspect the tallest of the group- Joe P was leading the pack. He's 66 now and still racing and riding strong.

Yeah, 170 miles aint no cake walk. And coming up the west side (I assume- that mean climb with the cattle guards) must have be a real fun challenge.
Isn't that the Holstein route as well????

Ah for shortcuts. How I love those when I don't feel like doing more. Good thing you know your way around those parts especially since you had to do some "dark" riding. AND you said it was fun. My philosophy too. If it isn't fun why am I riding, right?

Like others said- I hate to think how strong you are even without being on the bike for awhile. Amazing.

Congrats to your friend - I trust she finished the course in time to qualify for TC. The BBC guys you saw were doing their 3rd double for the TC as well.

[maillotpois]

Did you guys see Lance Oldstrong? He was working a rest stop yesterday on his way to earning the 1,000 mile club jersey.

Veronica

I did see him. He recognized me which is good as I wouldn't have recognized him.
(late response as we've been backpacking for the week).