Tour di Stupid (Lite) planning thread

**jobob** · 10-15-2008, 04:22 PM

Nah, this is strictly a fair-weather ride.

We'll leave the really stupid rides for the randonneurs.

**maillotpois** · 10-15-2008, 06:36 PM

d'oh! I was going to say rain or shine!! we need rain, after all.

**dachshund** · 10-16-2008, 10:16 AM

Darnit, I may have a conflict on the 15th. I need to be done by about 3:30 so I can get home by 4. What do you all think?

I can arrange to be collected by a friend if necessary, meaning my own SAG if I can't meet my deadline.

**Veronica** · 10-16-2008, 10:32 AM

I would expect this ride to take 8 - 10 hours, depending on how much hanging around one does at the places to stop - Grant Park, the summit and the Junction Cafe.

I average in the high 12's low 13's mph when I do Jo's 200 K which has as a similar amount of climbing, but over more miles.

Veronica

**dachshund** · 10-16-2008, 10:45 AM

Originally Posted by Veronica

I would expect this ride to take 8 - 10 hours, depending on how much hanging around one does at the places to stop - Grant Park, the summit and the Junction Cafe.

I average in the high 12's low 13's mph when I do Jo's 200 K which has as a similar amount of climbing, but over more miles.

Veronica

Thanks Veronica. Well... sigh. Can we do this on 11/9 or another date? I'm sorry to be a nuisance.

**jobob** · 10-16-2008, 11:02 AM

Definitely plan on 10 hours for this ride.

Some of you might make it in a lot less but you have to remember we'll be going over Mt Hamilton and Mines Road. We'll be stopping at the Mt Ham summit (briefly, at least) and at the Junction (probably longer, for lunch), and depending on how slow some of us climb - like me!! - and how long the stops are, 10 hours is definitely not unreasonable.

Which means owing to daylight savings time & all - we turn clocks forward on Nov 2- we (or at least I) will need to start at 7 am.

Faster riders can of course start later and whiz by me heading up Hamilton.

**Veronica** · 10-16-2008, 01:57 PM

I won't be able to do 11/9. I have a strict policy against two big rides in one weekend.

I think it will be hard to find a date that works for everyone. I've ridden the mountain before and I will again - several times between now and April probably.

Veronica

**dachshund** · 10-16-2008, 02:19 PM

Well let's stick with the 15th then. Maybe I'll ride up Mt. Hamilton with everybody, hang out, and then head back. Plan B.

**tprevost** · 10-16-2008, 07:15 PM

Originally Posted by jobob

Eh, I suppose not. Especially since it won't be hot out. We'll just need to bring our own food for up & over Mt Hamilton as far as the Junction cafe.

Since I'm way too outa shape to actually ride this ride, I might be able to SAG if you all would like... its a pretty long ride if someone happens to be having a bad day or something goes wrong

**jobob** · 10-16-2008, 07:19 PM

Hey there! It's been ages!

You'll be out this way, trac?

**tprevost** · 10-16-2008, 07:23 PM

Originally Posted by jobob

Hey there! It's been ages!

You'll be out this way, trac?

I can be

I'll just pack up the wild things and follow everyone around

**maillotpois** · 10-16-2008, 07:36 PM

I am up for freakishly early start. (and considering I have an hour's drive, that's saying something.

hi tprevost

**tprevost** · 10-16-2008, 07:39 PM

Originally Posted by maillotpois

I am up for freakishly early start. (and considering I have an hour's drive, that's saying something.

hi tprevost

Hi Miss Sarah!!!!

If you'd like to have me SAG, we'll probably spend the night over yonder near the start

**dachshund** · 10-17-2008, 06:58 AM

Wow... freakishly early and SAG support! I might be able to do this ride after all!

**melissam** · 10-17-2008, 11:05 AM

This is great -- we're even getting out of town guests! It'll be nice to finally meet you, tprevost!

Next thing you know, we'll have TdSL T-shirts. Or jerseys, even!

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