[ORRando] Fwd: Tygh Valley Traveller 400K

[Susan Otcenas]

Due to the potential heat and long stretch between Tygh Valley and
Government Camp, we have opted to add a supported water stop on NF 48,
in the vicinity of it's intersection with NF43, at roughly mile 170.
Theo and Vinnie will be parked on the side of the road, with smiling
happy faces to greet you.  They will have water, coffee (for later
riders when it might actually be on the cooler side up there) and
bananas.

While this stop was not needed by the pre-riders in cooler temps, with
the expected heat it seemed prudent to add it.   Many thanks to Vinnie &
Theo for making the long drive up there to support your fellow riders!

Susan  


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-----Original Message-----
From: Susan France [mailto:susan.m.france at gmail.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 6:12 PM
To: Susan Otcenas
Cc: OR Rando; seattlerando at googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: [ORRando] Fwd: Tygh Valley Traveller 400K

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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