Finalizing some trails this weekend, but if it goes according to plan, the English century is going to be on the epic side. Approaching Leadville elevation numbers:
- English Century: 104 miles (60 dirt) with 12,100' - Metric Century: 64 miles (32 dirt) with 6700' - M 1/2 Century: 36 miles (20 dirt) with 3600 The metric century and half-metric are pretty much in the can course-wise. Going to be more dirt on it this year than previous, especially in the English century (~60%). The half-metric will be a really nice course, with great sampling of terrains. That's the main course the ride was built around. All three will hit what I feel is the golden ratio of elevation gain: 1,000 ft for every 10 miles. If you're on the fence and doubting your ability, the half-metric will be very doable if ridden at your own pace. Metric will be tough, but still doable. English century... well, good luck with that one :) Food and post-ride refractory period will be top notch as well. Feel free to just come out for that! We're going to be moving up to the next level for the food, two kegs of local brew, hopefully some locally made softdrink as well. Obviously motels in town, but we'll find a couch or floor somewhere if that's how you roll. No excuses to not come out and enjoy the day in some form! We're over 130 registered for the 250 spots. It probably won't hit the cut off, but if you're planning on it, better get a move on that registration thing: http://iebikingalliance.org/content.aspx?page_id=87&club_id=961736&item_id=483217 And most importantly: Storms have pretty much cleared all the route of goatheads!!! The talisman works! On Monday, December 21, 2015 at 9:26:09 PM UTC-8, dougP wrote: > > "Don't worry about not having the "right" bike... just run what you brung > and have a good time." > > And that's the truth. My Atlantis did just fine. I got passed by people > on carbonic skinny tired racing bikes and people on serious looking MTBs. > Anything works. Whatever you're most comfortable riding. Of course, the > stop at Hangar 24 was at a welcome distance, and good timing since we had > mis-placed the route a bit. The apres' ride party is great fun too. > > doug > > On Monday, December 21, 2015 at 6:13:11 PM UTC-8, cyclotourist wrote: >> >> For those of you that participated last year, I hope you've checked your >> email! Pre-reg is open and ready to go for all three routes. English >> century, metric century (~62 miles), and metric half century (~30 miles). >> >> For newbies, you can register on the IEBA site here: >> http://www.iebikingalliance.org/content.aspx?page_id=87&club_id=961736&item_id=483217 >> >> While not required, it is hoped that you will join the IEBA which will lead >> to the discounted registration. It also bumps up our numbers, which is a >> HUGE bonus for any sort of an advocacy group. Fees have gone up a small >> bit, but while we make a little money on this, the idea is to have a great >> time, get people on bikes, show them the riding in Redlands and the IE, and >> yes, grow the IEBA rolls. >> >> I'm hugely self-promoting this, but I really think it's one of the best >> times you can have on two wheels. Don't worry about not having the "right" >> bike... just run what you brung and have a good time. The 100 mile route is >> going to be challenging. The 50km route will be pretty easy. The 100km >> route is my favorite and will have the best we have to offer! >> >> We need volunteers, particularly for the English century portion. If you >> know of friends, family, businesses, or organizations that would like to >> staff an aid station, please put them in contact with me. cyclot... @ >> gmail.com >> >> And as you know, social media is what pushes things. Please feel free to >> forward via the various books, grams, and chirps! Updates will be posted >> regularly on the RSR blog <http://redlands-strada-rossa.blogspot.com/>. >> >> On Sat, Nov 7, 2015 at 9:08 PM, cyclotourist <cyclot...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> >>> http://redlands-strada-rossa.blogspot.com/2015/11/were-putting-stake-in-it-march-19-2016.html >>> >>> A very Rivendell-friendly event! Hope to see some of you there! >>> >>> -- >>> Cheers, >>> David >>> >>> Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace >>> >>> "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> Cheers, >> David >> >> Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace >> >> "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal >> >> >> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
