Candisc

[kjay]

I'm always so happy when I see continuing messages re CANDISC. Kathi, it's good to hear you're progressing well and quickly. You'll be raring to go in no time at all. r900, I may be getting a Trek Pilot, but the bike shop had to order it, and it's not in yet. I have yet to test ride the bike, but am thinking I'll like it. I love my hybrid because I can go off-road, but it will be great to be able to go faster with a road bike. I'm spinning like crazy so that I'll be ready for August!

[kjay]

Kathi, which bike are you getting?

[Kathi]

Kathi, which bike are you getting?

Custom Serotta Ottrott, 650c wheels, Ouzo Pro fork. I ordered it Thursday, should get it around the first of June.

[kjay]

Very very nice! I had to "google" this, as it's new to me, but now I see why! It's a beauty!

[KabyMom]

More Nodakers coming out of the wood work --- cool !

yes, r900, I grew up on a farm North of Makoti, which maybe you've ridden thru on CANDISC before?

I signed up to ride the Tour deKota in SD here, June 11-16 from Yankton to Milbank. I am going to see how that goes and how the rest of my summer shapes up before I make the decision on whether or not I'm going to ride CANDISC or not.

I have had my new Bianchi Vigorelli for about 10 days now and just love it. Have managed to put on about 150 miles which isn't too bad considering we had Easter company at our house so stealing away to ride was hard.

[eclectic]

Hi Kjay, Kathi, R900 and Kabymom !

It is time to resurrect the CANDISC thread.

I am signed up to do my first Candisc also and have been mentally preparing since last August!

FYI
I am a prairie native and have lived in NoDak for the last 28 years and I still have not made friends with the wind. I started casual cycling about 4 summers ago, started doing club rides, upgraded to a road bike last July and tripled the miles I did in a season, thus giving me the confidence to shoot for Candisc this year.

Because Candisc is in my backyard I have been able to pick the brains of many veterans. One of the overwhelming suggestions (laws) is pack EVERYTHING in waterproof bags. On Bike the border this past weekend gallon zip locks were used alot, I got the BIG ziplocks and put each full outfit for after the ride in it so I could just grab and hit the showers.

Rory (the master mechanic on the ride) advises everyone should have at least 500 miles logged before hitting candisc

Now that some months are passed since the last post Kathi did everything heal up well and are you able to get some miles on?

How did the SoDak ride go Kabymom ? and did you decide to take the leap into Candisc?

Hopefully you will read this and we can start the countdown

eclectic

[kjay]

Howdy, eclectic, Kathi, R900 and Kabymom,

Our little group is growing! I am so looking forward to this ride and also look forward to meeting each of you. I've been communicating with a Candisc volunteer and just found out I'll shuttle up to Garrison yet on Friday shortly after my plane arrives in Bismarck. I have my long list of packing items, but am going to pare down as much as possible to fit everything into my rack pack plus my bright pink and black backpack (should be highly visible)

Will be shipping my bike to Rory roughly two weeks before the event. I'll be able to rent a bike case from a nearby bike shop, which is helpful because they cost around $250.

Will you be taking cell phones with you in order to contact the SAG if necessary? My cell phone only works in my local area, so am unsure whether or not I need something more sophisticated for the bike trip. Am tempted just to wing it.

One of the (cute) guys at the local bike shop said he had ridden from Chicago to Montana through No Dak and really enjoyed it . . wind and all. Said he saw lightning strike an old barn way out in the distance. That rather scares me. I don't believe I'd care to ride when it's lightning, but walking with a bike isn't much better

I am sooooo glad this thread has started again.

[kjay]

Oops, sorry, luv'nAustin, I didn't mean to exclude you. I hope you will be riding Candisc.

[Kathi]

Hi everyone. Yes, I'm healing, but it's slow. Seems I've developed muscular strength, and cardio but the muscular endurance hasn't caught up yet. Hill climbing and wind seem to be my waterloo. My top mileage is 35 miles and I'm close to 800 miles for the year. I hope to get some 50's in the next couple of weeks.

The new bike is due to be shipped tomorrow but I'm not holding my breath. Serotta has a backlog.

It's been 2 years since I toured but I got a little taste of the protocol as my partner and friend who is doing Candisc with us did Ride the Rockies. I spent the 1st night and started making a mental list of what I need. Unfortunately, I tend to overpack.

Eclectic, thanks for the rain reminder. Coming from high and dry Denver, I tend to forget that the rest of the world gets rain!

If my new bikes makes it in time it will be very easy to identify. I'll post pix so if you see it you'll know its me.

[KabyMom]

Hi to all the fellow NoDaker's!

I am still debating whether or not I will do CANDISC or not this year. I would love to do it but we are in the middle of a huge remodeling project at our home and also finishing the construction of our lake home so time is at a premium. I finished the SD Tour deKota on June 16th and have been on my bike once since then

I'm wondering if they've met their applicant limit yet? It says the first 500 riders. So I suppose if I am going to commit I must do so soon.....

Tour deKota in SD was a blast. I made it every mile! The first day was 75 miles, which was my longest ride to that date.... The second day of the tour was my first century! The last 10 miles were tough but I made it! Days 3, 4, and 5 were great. I just got progressively stronger as the week went on and it was awesome! I am going to do Tour deKota for sure again next year.

So my parents who live up there in ND and would have to take my kids for the week of CANDISC are going to be down here for the 4th so I will talk it over with them and my hubby and decide if I'm going to do it or not...