way to persevere, Beta!! that's so impressive that you stuck with it in the face of tough conditions. just wait a few weeks, you'll do that 300 - I'm sure of it!!

meet Terry earlier in the ride is my advice. I try never to go to my triple on a normal 60 miler. but I was in it on EASY stuff on my 600 and I know it really helped.

isn't it great to hook up w/more experienced riders and talk to them? I love that! (oh and I'm Booger, btw, w/the nose thing!)