Devil Mountain Double spectator

[jobob]

We're so proud of you, V. ! {{hug}}

I'm curious to hear what happened to your rear brake, that must have been oh-so-not-reassuring

[cindysue]

I woke up this morning thinking how amazing doing a double century would be. Then add 20000 feet of climbing and I can not even relate. As I was brushing my teeth, I was trying to figure out how long it would take an average rider like me to finish the thing. I remembered SK's calculation of just under 12mph and thought - oh sure that's easy enough for 100 or even 130 miles. But, 200 miles with 20000 feet of climbing. Unbelievable really!

so, as I'm going over all this in my mind, I log on to the forums to see if there is any word.....

sorry to hear but so glad we aren't reading a note from Thom that V flipped over her bike due to a lack of rear brakes. That scared me!

In addition to already completing a double metric with over 13000 feet of climbing, I wonder how the lack of rear brakes worked on your state of mind. Personally, I would have been petrified to go down any hill in that situation, much less some of the descents that lay ahead.

I commend you on a job well done. And look forward to this report and more.

xxoo

[snapdragen]

Veronica - you are my hero. Your determination is inspiring, the fact that you made it as far as you did - to quote MP "on the hardest double in CA" - you are the amazon girl. {{big hug}}

[Tater]

Congrats on making it as far as you did, V.! That is just awesome!

[aka_kim]

...you are the amazon girl.

Yeah! You so rock. And next year, you'll look great tackling DMD wearing your Triple Crown jersey.

[LL_Super_D]

ditto to what everyone else said about how much you rock, are a hero and an inspiration. another cheer and hug for you V!

[betagirl]

Awesome. Congrats!

[Bike Goddess]

V- When I heard that you didn't have functioning rear brakes I too was quite concerned.

When I got to the Marriott last night and found out that you had sagged in, I was both sorry and relieved. I was sorry you had to quit, but at least you were okay- my biggest worry considering your mechanical difficulties.

That you got as far as you did is an acknowlegment of all the work you did for this ride as well as your determination to even tackle such a hard course! I too am inspired! Great job and a great mark of the progress you have made in your ongoing training for these very difficult rides.

[Veronica]

It's funny, I didn't even worry about the brakes. The fronts provide enough stopping power. It was weird to not grip both levers when I did brake, but even that soon became habit. I was never worried that I would crash because of the brakes.

V.