[ORRando] Fwd: Tygh Valley Traveller 400K

[Lynne Fitzsimmons]

Susan France reminded me of the Ice Sock - a long tube sock filled with ice, and draped around the neck.  Something for 400k riders to consider.

Cheers,
Lynne F

On Aug 1, 2012, at 7:11 PM, "Susan Otcenas" <susan at teamestrogen.com> wrote:

> 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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>> Susan Otcenas
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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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