Northern California - Western Wheelers Sequoia Century Ride Reports

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chidonchea
06-06-11, 03:16 PM
I did the Sequoia Century 100 mile ride last Sunday. Roads were wet, but no rain! Check out my video report. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTqsSr_1JE8) The video shows about 100 riders and volunteers in it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTqsSr_1JE8

anotherbrian
06-06-11, 04:10 PM
Clever feed bag! I've got a fancy one that straps on to the bar/stem in the same spot, but haven't put anything messy in it since it's a hassle to clean. I was thinking I could use a ziploc as a liner, but I guess the ziploc is all I need.
johnny99
06-06-11, 05:29 PM
Great report. Thanks for posting.

todman007
06-07-11, 01:16 PM
Nice tour of the Sequoia Century. Seeing the food at the rest stops reminded me, it's lunch time!! Thanks.
Philipaparker
06-07-11, 07:42 PM
Wow! Great job what a fun ride looks like I'll have to put it on the calender for next year.
andyman
06-07-11, 10:49 PM
Wow, Great food selection. That truck came pretty darn close to the riders at 7:04 in video. that driver should have been reported.
spingineer
06-08-11, 06:23 AM
Nice video ... I left my video cam in the car, figuring it might rain, but you did a great job on the video, mine wouldn't even compare.

My ride report is at http://sevencyclist.wordpress.com/2011/06/06/sequoia-century-lucked-out-without-a-spot-of-rain/
JourneyLightly
06-08-11, 11:20 AM
Nice video and report, guys! I did the 200k route and was very happy that it didn't rain on us. It was actually fairly warm for much of the day.
chidonchea
06-09-11, 12:55 AM
That truck came pretty darn close to the riders at 7:04 in video. that driver should have been reported.
Looked like the truck's mirror was about 12" from our heads.
chidonchea
06-09-11, 01:09 AM
Clever feed bag! I've got a fancy one that straps on to the bar/stem in the same spot, but haven't put anything messy in it since it's a hassle to clean. I was thinking I could use a ziploc as a liner, but I guess the ziploc is all I need.
On a long ride, I have lost food when the bottom of the bag broke. Now I add some tape to the bottom seam of the bag. The paper clips can also be used to hold the route map. I used the blue painters tape to protect the finish on the carbon bar/stem from the metal clips.
Beaker
06-09-11, 11:33 PM
Great video - I did the 200K route and really enjoy it. I was one of those suckers that put fenders on so that the rest of you could enjoy a rain free ride ;-)

Only gripe was that there wasn't any info about the post ride meal given to me when I picked up my number and route sheet first thing so I missed out. Never mind, next time I'll know.
JourneyLightly
06-10-11, 03:40 PM
Great video - I did the 200K route and really enjoy it. I was one of those suckers that put fenders on so that the rest of you could enjoy a rain free ride ;-)

Only gripe was that there wasn't any info about the post ride meal given to me when I picked up my number and route sheet first thing so I missed out. Never mind, next time I'll know.

Haha, I put fenders on, too. I made a joke about it with a guy in AV kit with the same fenders -- was that you?

There was a post-ride meal? You mean the chili and sandwiches?
Beaker
06-10-11, 05:50 PM
Haha, I put fenders on, too. I made a joke about it with a guy in AV kit with the same fenders -- was that you?

There was a post-ride meal? You mean the chili and sandwiches?

No, that wasn't me but I too had the same conversation with other fenderers I met on the way.

Yes, I was referring to the post ride chilli/sandwich thing, I had no idea it was happening.