[ORRando] Question about Barlow Trail 300k

[Susan Otcenas]

Thanks Michael!  Great information.

Susan, hope you don't mind a more general question...  I read on the
"Rider Expectations" page: "Riders must demonstrate that it is
reasonable for them to attempt a ride. Riders are eligible to move up
one distance from a previously completed RUSA sanctioned brevet in the
same or previous season or attempt a brevet of equal distance completed
within the last four seasons. Assume the basic "Super Randonneur" series
of 200 km, 300 km, 400 km, 600 km, 1200 km brevets, but where 1200 km
and 1000 km are treated equally. The brevet organizer may make
exceptions if convinced in advance that the rider is capable."

I've not done a 200K with OR Randonneurs (or any other rando group), but
have plenty of experience with that distance and longer.  Do I need to
provide Michael Wolfe with something to get an exception from him to do
this ride?

Susan

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-----Original Message-----
From: Michael Wolfe [mailto:cyclotouriste at gmail.com] 
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 12:32 PM
To: Susan Otcenas
Cc: <orrando at orrandonneurs.org>
Subject: Re: [ORRando] Question about Barlow Trail 300k

Thanks for your interest in the ride, Susan. I hope you decide to do it,
as I'm really excited about the course. Lots of beautiful scenery and
quiet roads.

The longest stretch without food or water is the Wamic to Govt Camp
stretch.  About 37 miles. We'll have a staffed control in or near Wamic
with food, water, and ice.

Elsewhere, there are other longish gaps between food stops, but plenty
of water.

Michael

On Jul 13, 2009, at 11:27 AM, "Susan Otcenas" <susan at teamestrogen.com>
wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I'm considering signing up for this ride.  I've read the cue sheet and

> the posted description, but still have a question.  Could someone give

> me an idea about the longest stretch of miles where there's likely to 
> be no water or food opportunities?  I'm trying to figure out how much 
> I would need to carry.  I despise riding with a Camelbak, but will 
> wear one if necessary.
>
> Much appreciated.
>
> Susan
>
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