600k Ride Report, In Reverse!

[Geonz]

I read from the bottom up :-) And you're goin' to work tomorrow :-) :-)(Which is one of the things I like about cycling - the recovery is so much faster than other exertions! What else could you do for 27 hours and get up the next day and keep going!

[cusepack]

N -

Absolutely amazing journey you shared with us. Bravo girl!! You're an inspiration.

Lava's lookin' mighty fine - she's doin' her sister proud

K

[Nanci]

My next ride is TOSRV South, April 22 and 23- 100 miles each day. I was talking to a guy today, though, who's done it several times. He says "Don't think of it as two 100 mile rides, think of it as six 35 mile rides with a gourmet meal in between each one!" Sounds great, huh?

This is where I will be trying out the ultralight tent for the first time.

Then two weeks after that, 3 State 3 Mountain! I can't wait. I even ordered the ride jersey for that one- my first!

I did my recovery ride today, though I really felt ok yesterday, and pretty ok Thursday. 36 miles in STRONG wind. I didn't complain. I feel like I can handle anything for a few hours, now- as long as I don't have to be out in it for 37 hours!

Yes, those are the Sidi Rampas. I love them. I have the road version, too, which are just as comfy, but I don't really get along with road shoes, I guess.

Nanci

[Blueberry]

Yes, those are the Sidi Rampas. I love them. I have the road version, too, which are just as comfy, but I don't really get along with road shoes, I guess.Nanci

I tried the road shoe thing. People probably laugh at me in my mountain shoes on a road bike, but they would laugh harder if they saw me fall on my rear (which is what I did *every time* I tried to walk in road shoes...) Heck - they probably laugh anyway at me trying to haul my slow rear end up hills.

Who cares?! They work for me

[Dianyla]

Very inspiring. You go girl!!

[maillotpois]

Fantastic!! what a great report! you should be so proud of how far you've come - literally and figuratively. from your first centuries last your to 600k now... inspiring.

I think I was one of the "someones" who was nagging you for your report - and it was totally worth it!!! I would love to see a specific list of what you bring with you. I am still waiting to see a route (not to mention a weather report) before I make my decision.

[Nanci]

You know you want to do it...

http://www.the508.com/route/index.html

That's 2005. Nice elevation profile! I started out being very concerned about the routes- but the typiclly weren't published until the week of the ride. Then I would carefully study them on yahoo maps turn by turn, and plot them on google pedometer.

Packing List:

1. Bike
2. Frame Pump
3. Floor Pump
4. Computer
5. Polar bottle
6. Cue Clip
7. Tubes
8. Patches
9. Helmet and Mirror and Helmet Light
10. Bike shoes
11. Bike socks
12. Gloves (Two Pairs)
13. Jersey (Bolero if chilly, jacket if cold)
14. Shorts (and knickers if chilly, winter tights if cold)
15. Succeed Electrolytes
16. Shuffle or Nano
17. Zip locks (for maps, cue sheets, money, brevet card, waterproofing phone, camera in emergency, keeping clothes dry in the rain)
18. Cell phone (waterproof case if rain likely)
19. Rain Gear- jacket, pants, toe covers, helmet cover
20. Sunglasses (sometimes case, usually I tuck them in my aerobars when not wearing)
21. Reflectors (Ankle and Arm)
22. Snacks: bars, choc milk, sushi
23. Sport Beans
24. Road ID
25. Money for along the way
26. Map/Cue Sheet/Card
27. Sunscreen
28. Bike Lock
29. Trunk Bag
30. Head Lights (second set if needed)
31. Taillights (three multi-LED lights)
32. Illuminite Vest
33. Batteries for Lights
34. Money For Medal!!
35. Camera and Case
36. Bento Box and Aerobar Bag
37. Tiny LED lights to read cue sheet and computer at night

[betagirl]

Great report. Thanks so much for sharing it! You have me inspired to get out there and start riding distances again