[ORRando] Question about Barlow Trail 300k

[Susan France]

No proof is required. We post information about the route so that riders can determine if they are adequately prepared for rides 200-600. We sometimes have requirements on longer distances.   We've had riders start on the 600k... and finish (though with an achilles injury).
Susan.

-----Original Message-----
>From: Susan Otcenas <susan at teamestrogen.com>
>Sent: Jul 13, 2009 4:33 PM
>To: orrando at orrandonneurs.org
>Subject: Re: [ORRando] Question about Barlow Trail 300k
>
>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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