50 Mile Ride IV - April 10, 2010 Supporting Project Rwanda (merged threads)

Does this mean you are in for the 50?

 

so if you see a few 'Wiens' jerseys cruising along out there...no i didn't gain 50 pounds! :lol:

my dad and two uncles will be out joining the fun and putting a hurt on the post ride beer supplies. as i'm sure you all will...make 'em feel welcome! :wave:

thanks STR!!

 

also I rode Tijeras on Sunday and that section is very noticeable and easy to navigate around it. Even if you have to get off your bike and walk around it, its not a problem.

 

Knowing you, I bet that translates to doing it on a rigid SS with 44/18 gearing. :lol:

Don't taze me as you blow by - I'm still on your old bike!

 

I'm coming from Ventura County and have never ridden in the area. Will there be food stops? Do we need backpack hydration or will bottles be enough? Thanks for any insight.

 

http://www.geoladders.com/show_route.php?route=20064

http://www.50mileride.com/event_details.html

You get 3 chances to refuel etc. I always ride with a pack so I may be a bad example. I guess I would add, how far do you usually ride with your bottles? 2 hours? Most of us wear packs I would say, but we are also out to enjoy on this ride, for many of us this is a nice enjoyable pace.

Also depends on the weather, at the moment it looks pretty cool, but if it decides to get warm it can get warm fast.

 

Yes 50 miles is the plan. Love to have some company! Have no idea of how long I would take. Eight hours sounds about right, I think.:?:

 

Thanks Bvader. Sounds like a light pack might be the plan. I can go 2 plus hours on 2 bottles but your are correct and fun is plan number one.

 

Let me see if I can switch some plans around...I'm supposed to be out at Ocotillo Wells this weekend :-kbut let me see what I can do.

 

Rwanda Ride

I have not signed up for the ride yet and was wondering how long the line for sign ups would be the day of the ride,also any parking tips would be helpful,Thanks

 

I never registered the day of before, but I would get there as early as you can so you have plenty of time. This is not a race so I'm sure if you get a late start, you'll still be fine. Be sure you download a form here: http://www.50mileride.com/register.html

 

Are u MonkeysS READY?!!!:bang:

 

Does anyone know what time the raffle and festivities start and end?

 

From the website: http://www.50mileride.com/event_details.html
Raffle notes: To be eligible for the Grand Prize drawing, you must buy at least $20 in raffle tickets. You will receive (1) red raffle ticket and (20) blue raffle tickets for every $20 you purchase. The blue tickets are used for our general prize drawing, and the red raffle ticket will be used for our Grand Prize drawing. You MUST BE PRESENT to win. Raffle will be held during our post-ride party at Cooks, at approximately 3pm after most riders are off the course.

 

Thanks Gene, I couldn't find it on the website, must have been skimming too fast! (of course I have to bail for Little League )

 

From someone who has never ridden the course, what's it like? I've seen it on geoladders but what's the feel?

Thanks

 

Well it all relative. To me it's an easy 50, but that's due to the lack of extended climbs, technical sections...,etc. There's lots of rollers and short steep climbs, but nothing too long. Check the profile on GL and you can see that there is just over 5,000 ft of climbing. What's the longest mtb ride have you done? Here is a link to prepare yourself:
How to prepare for this 50 Mile Ride

 

Parking tips would be helpful. What is the parking situation for those of us who have never been out to Cook's Corner?

 

I've signed up on ride day and it went pretty quick for me, but I was there early (6am). I parked in the adjacent dirt lot off of Live Oak and was directed by ride volunteers. Really well organized so parking was never an issue for me.

 

Thanks for the heads up. The distance is no issue. I was just curious more than anything since I've never been on the trails. Looking for to a great day of riding and meeting new riders. I'll be on a silver Turner Flux DW lefty.