Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling - Knoxville Double Century Sep. 20th

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Rick@OCRR
09-17-08, 04:22 PM
Anyone on here riding the Knoxville Double? I've ridden it four times and really like it. Had to miss it last year due to schedule conflict with Interbike, and happy to be going back this year.

For those that don't know, here's the link: http://www.quackcyclists.com/Kx08/KnoxvilleDC.htm

201 miles, 12,500 feet of climbing with the start/finish in Vacaville, CA (east of San Francisco).

I checked the Registered Riders list and didn't see anyone I know from the forum, but with forum names and real names, it's easy to miss someone and not know it.

Anyway, if you'll be there, see you Friday Evening, sometime on Sat. or at the Triple Crown breakfast on Sunday morn.

Rick / OCRR

nubcake
09-18-08, 08:23 AM
you got me all excited when i saw knoxville double...im in knoxville and knew nothing of this ride....i soon found out knoxville tn isnt the only knoxville....thanks for getting my hopes up....jerkface
jobob
09-18-08, 10:06 AM
Wow, a little testy this morning? :lol:

Rick@OCRR
09-18-08, 11:04 AM
Wow, a little testy this morning? :lol:

True jobob,

I was surprised too, but whatever . . .

I wonder what part of "with the start/finish in Vacaville, CA" is difficult to understand?

Rick / OCRR
nubcake
09-18-08, 11:35 AM
Wow, a little testy this morning? :lol:

i was just joking around...not actually upset...maybe a little bored, but not upset
DanteB
09-18-08, 11:51 PM
Rick, I won't be there. My next and last double for this year is Bass Lake/Powerhouse.
Rick@OCRR
09-19-08, 08:38 AM
Rick, I won't be there. My next and last double for this year is Bass Lake/Powerhouse.

Great Dante,

See you there! Bass Lake is my last double for the year unless Lynn gets the Hemet Staff ride organized. I've never ridden Bass Lake before, so it should be fun. I hear they have great climbs and excellent food!

Rick / OCRR
longslow
09-21-08, 12:10 AM
Just finished Knoxville Double...quackencyclist does a great job of support. I would recommend it hgihly
Rick@OCRR
09-28-08, 04:12 PM
Agreed longslow,

The Quacks are the best! And, really, based on the CA doubles that I've ridden, the Knoxville is still my favorite ever.

I rode the first part with Tom Parkes, but dropped him on the 2nd climb. From the 2nd checkpoint to the finish I rode with Terri Boykins, since she and I ride at pretty much the same pace.

I think we finished about 9:30 PM, after a 4:45 AM or so start. Lovely ride, great weather all day, including a very well timed cloud cover just as Terri and I started up the steep part of the Knoxville Grade.

Did you stay for the breakfast on Sunday Morning? Chuck Bramwell did his usual wonderful job of inspiring everyone, and making us feel happy to be double-century cyclists. Frank (Garfield) Neil did his usual excellent job with the stats, and Lynn Katano and Eric Smith kept the dinner hot until the last of us finished!

Great Double!

For my complete report w/photos go to:

http://www.ocrebels.com/bits.htm#RickKnoxville

and scroll about 1/3 of the way down the page.

Rick / OCRR