First 30 Mile Event Ride-What I Need to Know

[Velocivixen]

To all of you for your pre-ride advice and your support - THANK YOU. I kept in mind especially what you said about eat/drink before you feel hungry/thirsty. The only time I ever rode 25 miles back in May I didn't eat or drink ANYTHING until after I finished. No wonder it took me so long that day! haha.

Thanks to all of you who have given me virtual hugs for my post ride blues. I sure appreciate knowing that you all have had similar things happen and how you coped or felt during and after the ride.

UPDATE: My DH and I went to the Oregon Humane Society just to "look" and came home with two 9 month old female cats! I will do a separate post, but if you can't wait to see go to these web pages to see the cats. The first one is all black and was named "Biddy Earls" but we're calling her "Mila" : http://www.oregonhumane.org/adopt/ad...nimalID=108398

The second one was called "Puma Purrsalot" and we're calling her Violet : http://www.oregonhumane.org/adopt/ad...nimalID=109209

So I will be busy spending time with "the girls" currently in separate rooms so they can acclimate. I'll keep you posted.

[andtckrtoo]

Congrats on your ride! Majorly impressive, especially for a first organized ride!! It did sound scary in parts.

Also congrats on your new editions! They are cutie pies!!!

[Velocivixen]

Thanks all. I have an acquaintance who rode the 100 mile loop. He said he was surprised/horrified by the hills in the 30 mile section (end of his ride) and especially the headwinds. He said there were very few riders who completed the 100 ride, maybe 12-20 at most and they all came in around the same time regardless of age or fitness. The course marshalls pulled off a few "skinny lycra clad young chicks" because they were wearing just tops and shorts and suffering from pretty severe hypothermia. Others quit at the turnoff (those on the 68 or 100 mile loop) at around 50 miles. He's a seasoned rider with 85K miles under his belt and he said this was no picnic.
So I guess now I feel just a tiny bit "hard core".

[radacrider]

Thanks all. I have an acquaintance who rode the 100 mile loop. He said he was surprised/horrified by the hills in the 30 mile section (end of his ride) and especially the headwinds. He said there were very few riders who completed the 100 ride, maybe 12-20 at most and they all came in around the same time regardless of age or fitness. The course marshalls pulled off a few "skinny lycra clad young chicks" because they were wearing just tops and shorts and suffering from pretty severe hypothermia. Others quit at the turnoff (those on the 68 or 100 mile loop) at around 50 miles. He's a seasoned rider with 85K miles under his belt and he said this was no picnic.
So I guess now I feel just a tiny bit "hard core".

Awesome ... and you totally should!