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08-21-2011, 03:41 AM #1
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08-21-2011, 05:05 AM #2
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And they know how to ride in the rain. They'll be okay!
"My predominant feeling is one of gratitude. I have loved and been loved;I have been given much and I have given something in return...Above all, I have been a sentient being, a thinking animal, on this beautiful planet, and that in itself has been an enormous privilege and an adventure." O. Sacks
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08-21-2011, 09:14 AM #3
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And they're off!
Here's a small glimpse of what it's like starting out. Riders head out in groups of 400. Wheeee!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AahNJBsJi_8
I think this might have been the 80 hr start, which is the 'fast' group -- they intend to complete the 1230 km / 765 mi in 80 hrs or less. gahhhh
It's interesting to see the varying amounts of stuff being carried by the riders. The riders will also have drop bags waiting for them at the various controls, so they don't have to carry everything they need (thank goodness). Still, some of these folks look like they're heading out on a century ride, wow.
I suspect the 90 hr folks might, on average, carry more stuff with them. Just a guess.Last edited by jobob; 08-21-2011 at 09:31 AM.
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08-21-2011, 09:21 AM #4
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At least the weather looked good for the partis.
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08-21-2011, 10:03 AM #5
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This might be Susan's group. Bonne route!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNGTOFl_z3A
ooh, I think I saw my friend Kitty go by up near the front of the group! (oops, maybe not)
Hey, was that Rob Hawks at 1:16, pulled over to say hi to someone??? (He's the RBA for the San Francisco Randonneurs) --> nope, I'm 0 for 3!Last edited by jobob; 08-21-2011 at 10:34 PM.
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08-21-2011, 10:45 AM #6
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Jo, Seattle has the largest group here and then I think San Francisco is next. Lots of Davis folks too. So I wouldn't be surprised if you saw people you know!
Susan, if she goes by plan, will be rolling in 20 minutes. The SIR folks got there around 5 pm and their wave left at 8 pm. It was getting a little cooler by then and was really gorgeous. Chris loves night riding so this is a good way for him to start.
I love that other people are interested in this! It is SO cool to see this place spilling over with randos from all over the world. Love the different jerseys--Aussies, Welsh, Japanese, Bulgarian..."My predominant feeling is one of gratitude. I have loved and been loved;I have been given much and I have given something in return...Above all, I have been a sentient being, a thinking animal, on this beautiful planet, and that in itself has been an enormous privilege and an adventure." O. Sacks
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08-21-2011, 09:15 AM #7
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Especially the folks from the Pacific Northwest! Originally Posted by salsabike
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