On Sun, 18 Jul 2004 15:44:00 +0000, Gman wrote:
> On 17 Jul 2004 23:15:48 -0700, Paladin <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>> For GMan and everybody else. I'm gonna scout around next Saturday, if
>> I can get up there, and if 20-Mile isn't cleared, we'll do some
>> variation on last year, but rather than hike for an hour to the
>> crashed bomber, I'm going swimming! And let's keep our breaks to 10
>> minutes or so, and make sure everybody has *lots* of water on hand, or
>> a filter.
>
> I'm getting psyched!
>
> I agree totally on the breaks and water. Ideally all
> contestants should be able to ride 20 singletrack miles with
> small breaks and supply themselves with what they carry on
> their backs.
Thanks, I was going to suggest that about the water as well. I got a bit
frea^H^H^H concerned about the water situation toward the end of last
year's ride.
> And for the BBQ I've got a treat. We've started getting our
> beef from a local farmer, and (at the risk of setting false
> expectations), the burger is the best I've EVER had. I'll
> bring a few pounds to grill up one night.
:d What it ate, how long it took to get to you, and how many people were
involved make a big difference, doesn't it.
Re the trail:
I am happy doing anything as long as it's not so difficult that I'll spend
more time walking than riding. Last year's ride or some variation thereof
sounds like a great Plan B to me - I wouldn't mind going back over those
rocky sections again and see if I've improved any, plus the lunchtime swim
was fabu.
gabrielle