Peggy & I will tackle the 200K brevet as well.

Do the 300 man!!  Just make sure you only map the 300 in your Garmin, then it's settled!!
 
I'll be there for the 300.
 
Steve

Y'all have fun out there in the 105 degrees...    
 
I'm gonna drag Terrie outta bed for a 6:30AM ride as well that morning, but only about 20 miles worth...  

Quote from MrOverdressed on Jul 29^th, 2008, 1:34pm:

 
RUSA membership is required for this 200k.  
 
Speaking of RUSA, here's their definition of randonneuring: Randonneuring is long-distance unsupported endurance cycling. This style of riding is non-competitive in nature, and self-sufficiency is paramount.
 
So, if you dnf, you're on your own...

Quote from MrOverdressed on Jul 29^th, 2008, 1:34pm:

 
 
Like Bud said.  I DNFed last year on this exact ride and ended up having to call Alexis to drive 1.5 hours to get me.  On Rando rides you need to:
 
1.  be fit enough to pedal 130 miles.  In the heat.  And chipseal.  With no shade on this particular route.
2.  Be able to do the ride by yourself if need be.
3.  Know your body enough to know how to hydrate and feed yourself for this kind of ride.
4.  carry as much as you can to ensure you can fix it yourself if something happpens on a brevet.
 
I honestly don't think this is the ride for you, Terry.  You need to have a few centuries under your belt before attempting this.  But I am positive you'd be ready to do some fall 200ks for sure!

I need to see if I can get some spokes before I even consider it and figure out how to register with LSR by saturday.  
 
My new wheels won't seem to take fiberfix spokes and will probably taco if I break a spoke and try and ride it.
 
My only century is the 200k a few months ago but there wasn't heat then. I am used to the heat from my commute and other rides so I don't think that would cause issues.
 

Does anyone have the cue sheet?  Its not on the LSR website.   And does anyone have a Garmin route file for the 200K.
 
Thank you Greg for the worthy advice I will be very very careful.  Its been my experience that as long as Im in decent shape then the extra miles are a matter of nutrition.  I can make it as long as I keep hydrated and energized.  
 
I wont roll on this without a GPS mapping the route.  I dont think I have enough time to score a Garmin edge 705.  So Im looking into using my Smart Phone (a Samsung Blackjack II) running Garmin XT.   It should be able to read the standard Garmin Route files if someone made one.  
 
Sincerely
Terry  
 
 
Quote from aikigreg on Jul 29^th, 2008, 2:26pm:

I received the 200K CUE sheet from LSR member Sharon Stevens (a known Cycling Goddess).  She was listed on the LSR website as their contact for the ride.  I posted the file on my server here:  http://terry.pickl.com/ftproot/200k-Italy-Brevet.xls  For anyone who wants it.
 
Sincerely
Terry  

Ok sent in my membership and check and notified sharon via email of my intent on riding.
Called my bikeshop about spokes so hopefully they'll be able to get some. If not I may get to try out the bicycle towing option I got on my better world club (AAA type thing) membership.
 
It may be my last ride (Verizon Reasons shhh)  for a while and I really gotta get some miles on the clock anyhow.  

That should work, or you could also bring it to the ride and give it to Dan or the ride coordinator (Sharon I believe).
 
Take Care,
Nelson.

I can't stress enough to watch your level of effort and your fluids in the afternoon, especially youse newbies...  the typical brevet has 30 miles or so between stops, and they're still calling for highs approaching 105 on Saturday...  For the 200K'ers, it's a LONG, hilly 30+ miles from Dixie's Little Stop back to Italy.  Riding HHH in 105 is one thing, with rest stop options every 10 miles or so -- this is another.

Im getting intimidated by the hot weather.  So it looks like Im going to wimp-out and goto good ole white rock.

Terry

well, I oughta be ready for sure!  apart from my usual repair kit which includes a spare tire, and my mix + a full bottle of gel, I have a second gel bottle and a second bag of powder mix.  If I don't finish this ride, it won't be because of caloric deficit!
 
..even bringing my lights.

Quote from Brad Bedell on Aug 1^st, 2008, 4:52pm:

 
We can do a little pacelining, but I'm not planning on doing anything at speed tomorrow.  This'll be my first 300k, so I want to make sure I finish with style as a setup for a 400k later this year.  I take a big swig of gel every 10-15 miles, take long pulls of my liquid mix - which has protein, and always try to have solid food of some sort - preferably subway or such - at every control.  200k's have been easy this year, so I think I'll be ok.  The extra stuff I'm bringing is emergency stuff more than anything.