[ORRando] Absolutely Undecided & Unsupported 1000k

[Marcello Napolitano]

I did the 2007 Poorman's 1000k (as a 600k/400k back to back) and I 
really enjoyed it. It covered a lot of beautiful roads in areas that I 
was not familiar with. The last night we had a total eclipse of the 
moon, which made that ride absolutely unforgettable.

I also did the 2008 Wilsonville 1000k, and it was great. I seem to 
remember it being more challenging than Poorman, and a lot of it was on 
the familiar scenic Oregon roads that we use on other brevets.

I will not be riding our spring 1000k this year (too close to the GRR), 
but I would highly recommend either of those two routes, which encompass 
some of the finest riding that you can do in our region.

Marcello

Susan France wrote:
> I've gotten dozens of requests (from all over N. America) for the Glacier route. But each time someone asks me in person they notice the slump in my physical appearance.  The event is still unforgettable to me... and rando-nesia has not set in after 2 years. However, I have never forgotten that there were 2 riders who did Glacier unsupported (Greg Cox and Mark Thomas)
>
> Here's a few routes for your consideration before I make my decision ... 
> 1) the cloverleaf route out of Centralia (Poorman's PBP)
> http://www.orrandonneurs.org/sftest/2007_Poormans_Info.htm
>
> 2) The cloverleaf route out of Wilsonville (Kings Valley, Three Capes, Covered Bridges Combo)
> http://www.orrandonneurs.org/rba/2008/1000/2008_1000_Info.html
>
> 3) Something I call the "Best and Hardest of Glacier"... Think Tri-Cities to Thompson Falls (and return).  Completely unsupported, you figure out how to get your clean shorts to Kellogg or Wallace ID (I'd recommend Wallace as Day 2 should be difficult... think Dobson and Thompson Passes in both directions).  CDL trail in both directions! The Pauloose "Hill, Hill, Hill Hell".
>
> 4) Glacier... More logistics for >>YOU<< to figure out!
>
> If you are actually planning to ride the 1000k, let me know before I make my final decision... in May.
> Susan.
>
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