Johnny5spot
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I'm riding solo as well. I have an ez-up and a cooler for some post ride adult beverages. I'm in.
8th Annual 50 Mile Ride to be the Biggest Yet
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...sounds like a good plan.
Revalimage
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I'm in for the 'slacking' - but only for 25 miles of it...
25 or 50?
Hi, what is sslacking?
also i ride 40~50ish miles with 5kish elevation per week (weekly 'total') speed is around 9.5 with ss rigid and 11 with fs geared.
not high climb but i can do 2100ft elevation 19miles distance at 9.5mph without getting exhausted, should i go for 25 or try 50... my longest single ride was around 23 miles.
i know this event is at your own pace but just got curious since I never tried any type of event or group riding...
Hi, what is sslacking?
also i ride 40~50ish miles with 5kish elevation per week (weekly 'total') speed is around 9.5 with ss rigid and 11 with fs geared.
not high climb but i can do 2100ft elevation 19miles distance at 9.5mph without getting exhausted, should i go for 25 or try 50... my longest single ride was around 23 miles.
i know this event is at your own pace but just got curious since I never tried any type of event or group riding...
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surftime
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9.5m-11ph average at your distance and elevation is fast in my book. you should be fine for suffering the 50
This could be fun! Should I bring my own taser?
Do which ever you feel most comfortable doing. When I did it two years ago, I did it SS rigid and with my longest ride being 16 miles. I had a lot of fun and cleaned almost everything. You can definitely do the 25 miler, but if you want to push yourself, do the 50.
TranceRider
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I'm planning to ride the 10 mile route with my wife a couple weeks before - so she can see that it's not as bad as she thinks. My brother and I will do the 50 miler while the wives do the 10 miler
i did the 50 miles last year in 6 hours and im slow as molasses,on a 30lb geared remedy with some cramps and some walking.
redwoods
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Rich - that's because you're a biking machine!
I'd suggest the 25-miler this time, and go for maximum enjoyment. The 50 isn't any harder IMO, but it's a longer day in the saddle, and that level of fatigue may just sap some of the fun. It's ultimately up to you tho.
I'd suggest the 25-miler this time, and go for maximum enjoyment. The 50 isn't any harder IMO, but it's a longer day in the saddle, and that level of fatigue may just sap some of the fun. It's ultimately up to you tho.
BikeThePlanet
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I must be dead then. 25 miles in 5 hours. Granted I had to wait on Jack Lee to piss, strip, sit, etc.
shawndoh
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I'm in. So, this was sort of last minute for me and I would like to pre-ride the Caspers potion of the route. Anyone have time- Tues after 12pm or anytime Wednesday? At this point, I am not concerned with pace, just a bit of exposure to the trail.
Sweetpea
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My pals and I are doing the 50 this year with the goal of coming in DFL. I've done it before (and almost made goal) but I can't remember how well stocked the aid stations are. Do they have everything like a roadie event? Or should I bring my own food?
emejay
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In previous years, the aid stations had some food like oranges and bananas and bottled water. Last year, I heard some comments from the end of the pack of shortages of some items. I did not experience any, but I do carry some snacks and a couple of energy supplements, just in case.
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