[ORRando] Fwd: Tygh Valley Traveller 400K

[Susan France]

All riders should continue to watch the Saturday forecast (in Maupin)
and make their own choices regarding this 400k.  I've done support for
randos in 100+ temps. Riding in the heat is something to take
seriously when you start suffering illness, not just
uncomfortableness. Only you as a rider knows if you have experience to
ride in extreme heat. This will be the first 90+ degree day for most
valley riders.


You do have choices if you have doubts:

1) SIR's 300k out of Packwood, WA... check their website. Shorter,
cooler high, but also minimally supported.
2) Join Lynne as she rides Portland-Ripplebrook-Portland... shorter
yet, no support.
3) Lemon-drops or lemonade on a shady deck...

Take care,
Susan.

On 8/1/12, Susan Otcenas <susan at teamestrogen.com> wrote:
> In addition to carrying 3 bottles (which was enough for most of the
> pre-riders, though we had cooler temps & I know David drank more), we
> were careful to note the locations of water on the cue sheet.
>
> Longest stretches between water:
> MP69-MP87   Ripplebrook to Timothy Lake (Pine Point Campground). 18
> miles. Fair amount of climbing in this section.
> MP87-MP122 Pine Point to Walter's Corner Market.  35 miles.  Some
> climbs, but lots of descending in this section.
> MP148-MP184 Sportsmen's Pub to Government Camp - 36 miles.  Plenty of
> climbing and likely to be warm.   I think this is the most important
> section to carry extra fluids, particularly since some people may
> already be behind on hydration!  (see note below)
> MP195-MP228 Zig Zag to Troutdale. 33 miles.   Some climbing in here, but
> it's cool & dark at this point.  I didn't even drink 2 bottles here.
>
> We noted on the cue sheet the location of the "Sportmen's Pub & Grub" at
> mile 148, 7 miles beyond Tygh Valley.  It's the last opportunity for
> food & drink before Government Camp at mile 184.  (The Wamic Market
> Store is closed.)     All of the pre-riders made Tygh Valley before the
> store closed at 6pm, so none of us used the Sportsmen's. And, we had
> cooler temps.  But, riders who reach Tygh Valley after 6pm (or even
> those who made it in time but find themselves drinking alot) will
> definitely want to stop at the Sportsmen's.    They seemed like a
> friendly enough bunch.
>
>
> Susan
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> From: orrando-bounces at orrandonneurs.org
> [mailto:orrando-bounces at orrandonneurs.org] On Behalf Of Vincent Sikorski
> Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2012 6:30 PM
> To: OR Rando
> Subject: [ORRando] Fwd: Tygh Valley Traveller 400K
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> FYI, forecast high of 97 F  for Saturday in Maupin. It is going to be
> warm.
>
> Vince Sikorski
> 3989 NW Northcliff
> Bend. OR  97701
> 541 383 4669
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