[ORRando] Fwd: Tygh Valley Traveller 400K

[Amy and Robin Pieper]

Dear ORRandos: We'd love to have you join us on our 300k on Saturday but do please read about it on our website - it isn't an easy one by any means and the highs in Trout Lake are forecast in the 90's so still a big change from what we are used to and, as Susan says, minimally supported (and VERY LIMITED cell phone coverage throughout the course).  Also, help us out by pre-registering online before 8pm tomorrow (Thursday).  Bring on summer!!!  Amy




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> From: Susan France <susan.m.france at gmail.com>
>To: Susan Otcenas <susan at teamestrogen.com> 
>Cc: seattlerando at googlegroups.com; OR Rando <orrando at orrandonneurs.org> 
>Sent: Wednesday, August 1, 2012 6:11 PM
>Subject: Re: [ORRando] Fwd: Tygh Valley Traveller 400K
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>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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