[ORRando] Fwd: Tygh Valley Traveller 400K

Vincent Sikorski vsikorski at bendbroadband.com
Wed Aug 1 20:13:33 PDT 2012


Hey, I'm a Central Oregon rider and we haven't had any 90+ temps yet.

Vince Sikorski

P.S. I hate it when you have to stop by the side of the road to puke  
because it is too hot!

On Aug 1, 2012, at 6:11 PM, Susan France wrote:

> 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
>>
>>
>> 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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