Hmmm, a "safety double" - wherever could you have gotten that idea??

At least for Tam, you'd be starting before light so get most of the long climbing out of the way before it gets hot. But it is very hard to stay hydrated in this heat. I did SAG for the TNT ride in Napa Saturday and it was brutal. We've never sagged that many folks up Ink Grade or in from a ride. Mike felt a bit nauseated.

If it is THAT hot, all I can get down is plain water and endurolytes. Thank heaven for endurolytes..... Ice in the bra, ice in the helmet, ice in the jersey pockets - that all helps, too!

Unrelated question (well, not really) - do they actually recognize people who do the triple crown at that awards breakfast? I didn't think they did. I know they do acknowledge Hall of Famers and Stage Race folks. Just wondering. I know you want to go and be done with the 3 doubles before you do, but it may not be that important?