[ORRando] Fwd: Tygh Valley Traveller 400K

[Lynne Fitzsimmons]

Riders - I have a room at the Residence Inn for Saturday night. If you want to get a shower, please bring your own towel. You are welcome to get a nap (there's two double beds) before heading home as well, up until the noon Sunday checkout time.

Cheers,
Lynne F

On Aug 2, 2012, at 8:52 AM, Lynne Fitzsimmons <fitzbase at comcast.net> wrote:

> 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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>>> 
>>> 
>>> ________________________________
>>> 
>>> 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
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Begin forwarded message:
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