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May 18, 2007 by Tien Chiu

Off to Davis!

Leaving in about fifteen minutes to go to Davis…way excited!  Lorri has put together a time chart for me and I’m pretty sure I’ll be able to complete the 200 miles.  I hadn’t realized the last rest stop stays open until past midnight!  For some reason I had thought the route shut down by around 10pm.  With the extra time, I think I’ll be able to do it.

I’ve also borrowed a light from Lorri that should last longer than my Vega.  The Vega’s cute, light, and self-contained, but it only lasts four hours on its conservative power setting, and that won’t be long enough.  So I’m borrowing Lorri’s, which lasts up to six hours.  I may bring the Vega along just in case I need more than that – I don’t think I will, but if I’m out until 1am I might.  Better to carry an extra 4-6 ounces than to have to stop because I ran out of light (doh!).

I have piles of energy gels (Lorri provided me with buckets of GU), butt balm, little baggies of Cytomax drink powder, and so on.  I have an extra jersey and pair of cycling shorts I can pick up at the lunch stop.  I’ve been over my packing list at least half a dozen times.

On to Davis! (and, on to Markleeville!)

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Comments

  1. Eugene says

    May 18, 2007 at 9:07 pm

    With all the intensive cycling you’re doing, you could probably barbell squat at least 250 lbs. in the gym!

  2. velodot says

    May 18, 2007 at 9:53 pm

    Hey Tien, Good luck on Davis. Sounds like you have done all the right things and have a great coach to boot. I’m gearing up for a big mem. day weekend and if your coach is lorri lown then i will meet her in Sebastapol for the training with menlo swim and sport club, http://www.menloswim.com/menlo/bike_tours/

    I’ve never done 300 miles in 3 days so looking forward to what’s in store. can’t wait to check out your results from Davis.

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