Amtrak Century Sept 9th

[caligurl]

unless they've changed something... there is only 1 route for the grand tour lite.. and that is the exact route i just did... at least it was exactly the same last year!

they only have high and low options for the 200, 300 & 400!

but you can do it! latigo is absolutely GORGEOUS! (and even more so when it's not misty/overcast... cuz with each turn... you see a better and higher view of the ocean!!!!!!

and of course... the 25 miles ride down the coast at the end.... when you are along the ocean... breathtaking!

ahhhhh just saw your request... headwind all 3 times so far on pleasant valley... but not as bad this past weekend as last year... OR i've gotten a bit stronger!

of course you come down potrero.... but you just take is slowly and your experienced at it anyways! i LOVE latigo.... already talked about that above!

rollies on PCH.... you can get up some good speed... there are a few climbs... but nothing undoable! i think my only groaner this year... i had forgotten about the last short climb on PCH after getting excited when i saw latigo... knowing only 4 miles.. then saw the hill.. groan!

you'll know by the time you have to sign up if you are up to it.. cuz you will have done several other rides by then! i think it's completely doable!

and it's actually almost a double metric... 122 miles! sag stops are good! LAW always does a good job!

i'm looking forward to 3 harbors, too! and i just did an organized ride 3 days ago! it just sounds like a fun ride!