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Message started by Patti on May 8^th, 2013, 1:41pm

Title: The Greater Dallas 100
Post by Patti on May 8^th, 2013, 1:41pm

Got an email about this today. Sounds like an interesting idea for an adventurous group on a Sunday morning in May.

http://www.greaterdallas100.com

Title: Re: The Greater Dallas 100
Post by shellbear on May 8^th, 2013, 5:24pm

Man, this could be my first recumbent century! I'm game. ;)

Title: Re: The Greater Dallas 100
Post by Urbinrider on May 8^th, 2013, 5:51pm

I got the email to and it is going right through were I live but a 100mi ??????? [smiley=huh.gif] :o [smiley=cry.gif] I am going to think about it might need a sag to pick me up when I poop out.

Title: Re: The Greater Dallas 100
Post by AustinSkater on May 9^th, 2013, 9:23am

I wonder how early one can start the ride. I'm thinking about starting Northeast Garland area if I do it.

Title: Re: The Greater Dallas 100
Post by FlyingLaZBoy on May 9^th, 2013, 9:29am

You can start any time you like -- it's an individual/group thing, non-sanctioned and non - SAG supported. Start where and when you want to, and go either direction. Start with lights at 4AM, and be home in time for lunch!!!! Just be sure to be through Richardson/NDallas/Addison early in the morning!!! And I daresay, stop at all stop signs -- methinks the local gendarmes will be out in force, writing tickets......... [smiley=tongue.gif]

I'm probably doing the Tour de Norway 80-miler the day before, so probably won't be doing this....

Title: Re: The Greater Dallas 100
Post by diannalightning on May 9^th, 2013, 12:30pm

If you look at the route, through Grand Prairie and Irving, it goes up Belt Line which is an extremely busy 6 lane road going by the Irving Mall at Hwy 183. I won't be doing this ride because of the traffic issues. I live in Irving as well, but this part from Grand Prairie up to Valley View is just way too busy.

Title: Re: The Greater Dallas 100
Post by shellbear on May 9^th, 2013, 1:09pm

The map format is Microsoft Streets & Trips... Who the heck even uses that?!?!
I agree on the traffic concerns though, the whole route is Belt Line Rd which is not a lightly traveled thoroughfare. I won't be doing it alone, that's for sure. If there's interest I'll join in though....

Title: Re: The Greater Dallas 100
Post by Patti on May 9^th, 2013, 3:12pm

The advantage of Belt Line is the continuous loop, making it easier to stay on course. Traffic issues won't be nearly as bad on a Sunday morning as they are during the week, especially with an early start. I don't know if I will be able to do this one or not. Depends upon how late we get back from Kansas City on Saturday. Since none of Belt Line is all that close to me, if I get to do this I'm going to scope out what I think is the most difficult or hazardous (traffic wise) part of the ride and do that section first. I don't remember how hilly the road is through Cedar Hill to Grand Prairie but that might be worse than traffic in Irving. :-)

Title: Re: The Greater Dallas 100
Post by FlyingLaZBoy on May 10^th, 2013, 11:18am

Keep in mind that Belt Line is two lanes down in the Lancaster/Wilmer area...

Title: Re: The Greater Dallas 100
Post by aikigreg on May 10^th, 2013, 11:37am

Anybody wants a fun 100, I can give you a really fun out and back from the Trinity Trails!

Title: Re: The Greater Dallas 100
Post by Mizta_Nice on May 10^th, 2013, 2:11pm

aikigreg wrote:

Anybody wants a fun 100, I can give you a really fun out and back from the Trinity Trails!

Post it!