[GRRiders] Re: Water

[Phil Piltch]

Joe GoldRush wrote:

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> In 2001 we knew that the distance between Davis and Oroville would be 
> too great without a source of water and snacks, especially given the 
> temperature for the first hour of the ride.  For that reason we put in 
> an unannounced water stop along the route just as it left the river at 
> about mile 50. This year the route sheet will show this as a "Water 
> Stop" as we've decided it was a good idea and we should allow people 
> to plan their water capacities accordingly.  Just a note however, the 
> group was fairly large still at the 50 mile mark and some of those who 
> took advantage of the water stop were glad to have an excuse not to 
> ride so hard.  Calmer groups formed and good times were had by all!
> -Joe

Good news about the water stop. I recall when I did Rocky Mountain 1200 
in 2002 that with services few and far between, getting water was often 
a challenge. I don't use a Camelbak - my normal setup is with two 750mm 
bottles, but on RM1200 I had a small water bottle to carry extra water. 
Even that didn't always suffice. What is the longest interval between 
water stops while in the mountains?

Someone in my club who is also doing Gold Rush mentioned that a 
secondary lighting system was mandatory. I normally ride with two 
lighting systems, but rarely use the secondary one - my primary is a 
Shimano hub generator powering a Lumotec 2.4W halogen and a Union 0.6W 
taillight. The secondary headlight I was going to use is a Planet Bike 
Powerspot 1W LED light. Is the acceptable?

Phil

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Phillip Piltch
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