2009 Vision Quest/Counting Coup - March 7th, 2009

Wait.... What:?:

Hugh

 

Nice!!!

Team Cowboy! Need support?

 

I'll believe it when I see it.

 

I believe Donkey will do the coure in reverse then turn around and start up Blackstar with everyone else.

 

I am planning on doing the VC this year. I did the century a month thing in '07 (road) and doing the CA Triple Crown in '08 (road). I need something new that doesn't require as much training. Plus something dirt would be a nice change of pace.

I will be riding my Niner 1x9 (30 x 11-34). I want to go without a pack, carrying water on the frame and large saddle bag carrying my food and gear. I will look at putting an extra water bottle or two on the frame to ensure I carry enough water.

 

The VQ is much harder than a road century IMO.

I've done it many times with just bottles. There are 2 aid stations.

 

:lol: Make sure and let us know how you do!:beerroot Beer)

HUGH

 

:bang:
I cringe just thinking about doing CC on mine (which is still a probability)

 

Wonder how the VQ compares to all that road work. I've seen centuries with over 10K ft in climbing.

I've yet to try a VQ, but I know that the thought of going up West Horsethief and adding another 20miles 2700ft after already doing 35+miles, 8500ft..

Curious Maven, how many hours do you think you'll finish the VQ in?

 

I figured that statement would get a few people all riled up. My point was it's one event to train for rather than 3 doubles. I have no doubt the VQ will be an arse kicker.

As for time I have no idea. I'm not going to call something like that out with no previous experience to compare it to.

 

Does anyone know what the entry fee will be this year or what it was last year.

 

ill meet you guys at the first cut off on my 650

 

Should be about the same as last year.......$110 or $120. Registration will only be done via Active.com and they usually tack on a few $$.

 

Does anyone have the route in a mapping format, e.g. GPX, KML, etc.?

 

Here is the route via Geoladders:

http://www.geoladders.com/show_route.php?from_top=1&route_id=489

You should be able to download in a GPX file.

 

gonna start saving my pennies quarters now

 

Could someone send me the link where the VQ is listed as one of the 10 hardest mountain bike races, i have searched and cant seem to find it.

And on a side note, just over a week till sign ups open!!!!:bang:

 

I don't know if it's online or not, but the list was published in Bike.

Some bits of info here:
http://www.socaltrailriders.org/for...ision-quest-one-ten-toughest-races-world.html

 

It was in the June 2008 issue.

 

Grasshoppers

Do not underestimate the effort that VQ requires ... you will have a lot better chance of finishing, and perhaps even enjoying it, if properly trained for it.