I did the 100k ride on my (OT) Roholoff-equipped Thorn Raven. What a beautiful ride! Exceptionally well organized and supported, I thought.
I've put together a video at: http://www.youtube.com/
I'll definitely be back next year.
On Sun, Aug 24, 2008 at 2:23 PM, Norm and Val Lafleur <nvlafleur@verizon.net
> wrote:
> Yesterday as a volunteer at D2R2 I saw many familiar CR names on the
> sign up sheet. I hope you folks will post your experiences on this ride
> to the list. I was also pleasantly surprised at the number of steel
> bikes and wool jersey's in the group. I noticed a Della Santa, a
> Vanilla, many Rivendell's including at least one with nicely shellacked
> cloth tape. Also Bridgestone, Bianchi and others. I haven't seen this
> much steel at a non CR event In about 15 years.
>
> This ride continues to evolve. For example, this year we marked the
> course with flags to reduce the need to continously monitor cue sheets.
> Unfortunately our color choice made it difficult to tell the difference
> between the 100 mile and the 100k flags and some were hard to see in the
> roadside weeds. We would appreciate any feedback which could help us
> improve for next year. You can send me feedback off list but I'm sure
> other list member's would enjoy any stories of this epic ride.
>
> For those not familiar with this ride, it is either 112 miles with
> 15,670 feet of climbing or 63 miles with 7780 feet of climbing , 70% on
> dirt roads in Western Ma. and Southern Vt..
>
> Norm Lafleur
> Ashfield, Massachusetts
> USA
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