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05-03-10, 08:39 PM
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05-05-10, 08:15 PM
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I'm in too. Does anybody know of a link to the route map? I want to know where the two major climbs are. I think Howell Mountain is one of them.
05-05-10, 10:25 PM
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Here's last year's route https://connect.garmin.com/activity/18710314 ... at least until I SAG'd in at Resurrection ... but the big one is Cobb Mountain, at around mile 95. Triple digit heat and 16% grade, with no shade ... unrelenting.
05-05-10, 10:57 PM
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Elevation, complete route
05-05-10, 11:25 PM
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Let me toss this in: Podcast segment I did on the Davis, parts recorded while riding, with comments from other riders as well. Link is to audio file.
https://home.comcast.net/%7Ecccorlew/...avisdouble.m4a
Last years blog post.
https://ccorlew.blogspot.com/2009/05/...tury-2009.html
2008 blog post
https://ccorlew.blogspot.com/2008/05/...uble-done.html
Post ride insights. Don't miss the Flickr slide show link at the bottom
https://ccorlew.blogspot.com/2008/05/...is-double.html
https://home.comcast.net/%7Ecccorlew/...avisdouble.m4a
Last years blog post.
https://ccorlew.blogspot.com/2009/05/...tury-2009.html
2008 blog post
https://ccorlew.blogspot.com/2008/05/...uble-done.html
Post ride insights. Don't miss the Flickr slide show link at the bottom
https://ccorlew.blogspot.com/2008/05/...is-double.html
05-06-10, 06:13 AM
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Ok, here's my blog post from last year
https://sevencyclist.wordpress.com/20...and-first-dnf/
https://sevencyclist.wordpress.com/20...and-first-dnf/
05-06-10, 10:07 AM
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Quick tip: If it's going to be hot, bring your own tube sock! We'll gladly fill it with ice if we're not running low and you can take it with you. The ice we have, but as people take the socks (they're supposed to be left at the rest stops) we quickly run out.
05-06-10, 05:16 PM
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Ice socks saved my life. Really. in 08 I rode mist of the way after Cobb with one. They didn't last long in the heat, but oh they were great.
05-06-10, 05:24 PM
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Thanks to all of you for the links and the insights. Cobb looks like a tough climb.
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05-06-10, 07:00 PM
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Thanks to all of you for the links and the insights. Cobb looks like a tough climb.
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05-06-10, 07:01 PM
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Weather: What will it be?
Wednesday before 74-82 says weather underground. Anyone have a long range forecast that hits the magic day?
I remember 08 when every day the prediction went up and up. I'm hoping for better this year.
Wednesday before 74-82 says weather underground. Anyone have a long range forecast that hits the magic day?
I remember 08 when every day the prediction went up and up. I'm hoping for better this year.
05-06-10, 10:12 PM
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weather.com has it
https://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USCA0284
Mostly Sunny High
82°F
Precip
10%
Wind: From SSW at 8 mph
https://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USCA0284
Mostly Sunny High
82°F
Precip
10%
Wind: From SSW at 8 mph
05-06-10, 10:34 PM
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What a delightful weather prediction. Let's hope it holds!
05-07-10, 05:24 AM
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I would love to toss my hat into the ring for this but, I've only done 2 centuries and I don't feel I have enough base miles to take on a double.
05-07-10, 09:40 AM
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I had no idea if I could do it when I signed up for Eastern Sierra Double last year. Davis will mark my 6th dc in the calendar year since then.
05-07-10, 10:31 AM
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If your body can do 100 it can do 200 if you ask that of it.
That being said, I had done close to 20 centuries before my first double. I was ready for a new challenge.
If you throw your hat in the ring, you will have lots of support.
Bike Forums will have a lot of wheels on the road that day for you to suck onto.
I freely offer mine.
05-07-10, 10:22 PM
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I find that the trick with doubles is that 90% of it is 50% mental.
If your body can do 100 it can do 200 if you ask that of it.
That being said, I had done close to 20 centuries before my first double. I was ready for a new challenge.
If you throw your hat in the ring, you will have lots of support.
Bike Forums will have a lot of wheels on the road that day for you to suck onto.
I freely offer mine.
If your body can do 100 it can do 200 if you ask that of it.
That being said, I had done close to 20 centuries before my first double. I was ready for a new challenge.
If you throw your hat in the ring, you will have lots of support.
Bike Forums will have a lot of wheels on the road that day for you to suck onto.
I freely offer mine.
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05-07-10, 11:11 PM
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Bike Forums will have a lot of wheels on the road that day
05-07-10, 11:27 PM
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I'm going for it too... I haven't been doing as much training as I'd like due to a messed-up work schedule. But I have next Saturday off. My longest ride since Death Valley Spring was only 60 miles... Should be fun!
This will be double number 16! =)
This will be double number 16! =)
05-08-10, 05:30 PM
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It's not keepin' me awake nights, but almost!
MT rooms are precious in Davis, it seems; they tell me I got the "last one."
It's a double - desparate NorCal BikeForums late registrants, there's a spot f' you; I'll check this thread periodically.
MT rooms are precious in Davis, it seems; they tell me I got the "last one."
It's a double - desparate NorCal BikeForums late registrants, there's a spot f' you; I'll check this thread periodically.
05-08-10, 10:36 PM
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I had been on the fence for a while, but I am also in! I feel very unprepared, did the Grizzly Peak last weekend and a 60mi/6600ft ride today, this will have to do.
05-10-10, 02:02 PM
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Was anyone planning to head toward Sacramento on Sunday to catch the finish of stage 1 of the Tour of California? Looks like it would be a flat 11 miles from Davis to downtown Sac which could make for a nice recovery ride.