LRRH Altitude?

[tprevost]

I was reading somewhere a comment about this ride being at altitude... something I never even thought about. But since it will be my first century and I will be pushing my boundaries a bit in the first place, I thought it might be wise to at least know if that will be an issue at all.... SadieKate... anyone????

Any info/insight for us lowlanders would be greatly appreciated!

Tracy

[Lifesgreat]

Howdy!

Logan is about 4500 feet and would guess the ride varies between 4400 and 5000 feet.

[cindysue]

Logan is about 4500 feet and would guess the ride varies between 4400 and 5000 feet.

hmmm, good to know. Thanks!

[Trekhawk]

I was reading somewhere a comment about this ride being at altitude... something I never even thought about. But since it will be my first century and I will be pushing my boundaries a bit in the first place, I thought it might be wise to at least know if that will be an issue at all.... SadieKate... anyone????

Any info/insight for us lowlanders would be greatly appreciated!

Tracy

Hey Tracy I asked about this when I was thinking of doing the Tahoe Century and the girls said it shouldnt be a problem. I think Tahoe was at slighter higher altitude.

I figure Im already at 2500 so that should help and going as slow as I do I have plenty of time to suck in what oxygen is available.

[tprevost]

Hey Trekhawk,

I thought about you when I was typin'! BUT, I'm much closer to sea level and I'm willing to bet it will affect me . I've got a good friend who has a cabin up in the mountains and I'm thinking I might spend some time up there if it will help! I'll have to do some reading You are high enough that you're okay... I'm just a wimp!

Trac'

[Trekhawk]

Hey Trekhawk,

I thought about you when I was typin'! BUT, I'm much closer to sea level and I'm willing to bet it will affect me . I've got a good friend who has a cabin up in the mountains and I'm thinking I might spend some time up there if it will help! I'll have to do some reading You are high enough that you're okay... I'm just a wimp!

Trac'

Somebody on TE (sorry cant remember who) said it was best if going to a ride at altitude to get there either 3 weeks before to acclimatize or just before the ride before it has a chance to start really affecting you. Im sure someone here at TE knows more about this stuff but Im thinking three weeks before might be a bit much time for most of us to spare.

[tprevost]

I don't think my DH will let me get away with the three week lead time thing! My friends have a cabin up in Idyllwild though and I thought maybe I could head up there and do a few rides. If nothing else, I'll get an idea of how it will affect me. I'm not too worried (maybe that is naive) but I'm thinking maybe I should do a bit of anaerobic work to compensate???

I'd love to hear from SK on this one... she seems to be 'up' on this kind of stuff!

Thanks!

Tracy

[Trekhawk]

Mate SK is away on a MTB holiday. I dont think she had any problems riding LRRH last year and she lives at a pretty low elevation. I wouldnt worry too much about it Im sure you will be fine. Just make sure you have enough spare energy to give a friend a tow if required.