Columbia River Run 400K ride report

[OakLeaf]

Susan, I wonder if you're getting enough protein during the ride? Inability to tolerate sweets is something that happens to me when I'm down on protein. My body just won't take any more empty calories until it starts rebuilding some'a that muscle.

[Pedal Wench]

Nice!!!! We really should all plan a 400K together!

Protein options -- Whole Foods has turkey "sticks," kinda like SlimJims. I carried those around on my first 400K attempt. And, REI has all kinds of yummy turkey jerky options.

And, Nalgene has a bottle that fits into a bottle cage with a wide-enough opening to slurp soupy foods. I keep thinking during Sebring that I'll be able to heat up a Mountain House and drink/eat it while still riding. I've never actually tried it.

Congrats on an amazing accomplishment.

[jobob]

Nice!!!! We really should all plan a 400K together!

[Pedal Wench]

Awww, come on! Let's find out which one MP is aiming for and we'll all do it! A big old chatty group ride! I don't like riding alone at night, so let's go!

[Susan Otcenas]

awww, come on! Let's find out which one mp is aiming for and we'll all do it! A big old chatty group ride! I don't like riding alone at night, so let's go!

road trip!!

[jobob]

If mp is aiming for 4/9/11 that would be the SF Randonneurs Hopland 400K.

It starts out at the Golden Gate Bridge, heads up to Petaluma, Guerneville (ice cream!!), Healdsberg (beer! OK, best ignore that), Jimtown (great sandwiches at the Jimtown Store), back to Petaluma and the GG Bridge.

Some fabulous, spectacular riding on this route.

Some photos are here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/onehapp...7623605581457/ and http://picasaweb.google.com/geetaroro/Hopland400k2010# and here's a ride report http://bike.duque.net/2010-san-franc...neurs-400k.htm

The cue sheet from an earlier version of the ride is here (ignore the start time); I haven't found a map online yet.

Odds are good I'll be helping out on that, since I'm in Compulsive Volunteer Mode nowadays. Maybe I'll man a control (dibs if there's one anywhere near Flavors Unlimited in Guerneville!) OMG there is - it's an unmanned control at the Safeway directly across the street, too funny. Although I'd more likely be signing in people at the start or the finish.

As Mel would say, "C'mon, it'll be fun!"

[maillotpois]

Yup that's the one. There are a bunch of 400ks to choose from, but the timing on that one works well with the rest of my plans. And the route is a beauty.

[Pedal Wench]

Oooh. I could fly right into SF, bike and all... I need to do a 400K, might as well pick a pretty one!

[maillotpois]

Nice!!!! We really should all plan a 400K together!

I'm aiming at 4/9/2011. It should be great!

[Susan Otcenas]

Susan, I wonder if you're getting enough protein during the ride? Inability to tolerate sweets is something that happens to me when I'm down on protein. My body just won't take any more empty calories until it starts rebuilding some'a that muscle.

Oak - good point. I did not eat much protein.

I gotta say, the salmon jerky idea is really appealing to me. I love salmon. The jerky will be salty. Mostly protein. Packs easily. Won't spoil.

I had a turkey sandwich at 6pm on my last 600K and I felt great all the way to the overnight control at 1:30 am. Tired, yes, but no stomach or nausea issues. It sat really well in my stomach. Salt & protein!