Tour de Lincoln - 5/13/06

[SadieKate]

The organizer just emailed me that he would snailmail the map which I will then mail to you (and anyone else who wants it). He said the Metric and the 40-miler have the same climbing; the Metric is just longer. I think he was very surprised and pleased with the request. Means it could still be a small ride, which I like.

[Trekhawk]

The organizer just emailed me that he would snailmail the map which I will then mail to you (and anyone else who wants it). He said the Metric and the 40-miler have the same climbing; the Metric is just longer. I think he was very surprised and pleased with the request. Means it could still be a small ride, which I like.

Thanks SK that would be great.
Sounds like it might be a good one.

[SadieKate]

Got it. Will make copies Monday and mail. The 100k route says Gain = 2700 ft. The 40 mile says Gain = 2400. This is pretty flat but close to home for you.

Essentially, the route goes east on Virginiatown and make a counter clock wise loop on Gold Hill, Ridge, Bald Hill and Mt Vernon. The 40 mile loop trhen heads south back to Lincoln on Crosby Herald while the 100k goes north up to Camp Far West first. When both routes get back to Lincoln they have another counter clockwise loop to the south using Highway 193, Sierra College, Twelve Bridges and Del Webb.

This followed by our May 20th Dam Corners and Valleys Loop should be good training for the LRRH.

[Trekhawk]

Thanks SK - I look forward to checking out the map.
Sounds like a good ride. Hope they have plenty of rest stops because I might need them. Hmm 2700 sounds a bit more than .....what is BOB 350.

Look forward to meeting Marty if you guys decide to ride this one.

[Trekhawk]

Hey SadieKate - I just had another look at the website for this ride and they say the course closes at 1pm and you cant start riding until 8am. Gee wondering if I would finish in that time. It will mean very quick stops at the rest areas.

[SadieKate]

I'm hoping she might consider riding 60 at BAB and you two can do it together, unless you suddenly decide to do the whole thing.

[SadieKate]

Wow, that is kind of tight. Flat course so it should be pretty fast. They may do this to encourage folks to do their visiting at the end of the ride. I know somebody who rides about my pace and took an hour longer to finish Pardee today because she was partying at each of the rest stops. These rides are supposed to be fun, but the day could go on forever for the volunteers. 15 mph average plus about 40 mins max for rest stops (3 of them) could be a challenge for some.

By then, you'll be able to ride the hills there in Grass Valley. You should be smokin' us flatlanders.

[Trekhawk]

Mate I wish riding hills made me better at riding hills, but I seem to find them just as hard as before.

As far as finishing in the given time frame. After mentioning it to my husband he said just ride your own ride and if it takes longer so be it. He will still be waiting to drive me home at the end no matter what.