Visited with Shprung at lunch, hadn't seen him in a long time.

I had a great time on the Solvang Double, driving a SAG vehicle, helping riders fix flat tires, pouring out lots of water into bottles, raising a seat post 1/8" for one rider and keeping riders on the course.

Saw Curtis and Dante from this forum, lots of other friends too!

Sorry I couldn't ride it, but it was good to spend the day helping out.

Rick / OCRR

Rick, thanks for being there! We, the riders, couldn't make it without your help. It's nice to know who the SAG drivers are and that they are out there looking out for us. I had a great time both nights at dinner with you and Lou. Hope to see you at Hemet on a bike.

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Hi Dante,

My wife is riding Hemet, I don't think Lou is (she's moving into a new house that weekend). I am on the fence at the moment, due to my back pain.

I rode 30 flat miles yesterday evening and had some back pain, but it was bearable. So maybe with lots of Motrin, I could complete Hemet. Maybe I'll try cause it's easy to call it a day after one 100 mile loop on that double.

Rick / OCRR

If you're not riding will you be SAGing? Are you staying in Hemet or driving in that morning?

Hi Dante,

Yes if I don't ride I'll definitely work the ride. Whether I SAG or work a checkpoint though, I don't know and I won't (probably) until I get there Fri. evening. Jackie and I will be staying out in Hemet at the Motel 6 (Hemet Double Headquarters) Fri. and Sat. nights.

Rick / OCRR

I'm at Motel 6 Fri. & Sat. night. Julie Russell is scheduled to carpool with me and she's staying there also.

I've decided to enter the Hemet Double and at least do the first loop then do a pain evaluation. I'm car-pooling out with my wife (Jackie) on Fri.
afternoon.

I can usually do these easy doubles without any pain. It kinda messes with my head to start one in pain.

Rick / OCRR