Cyclotourist
iMTB Hooligan
Price is going to be going up $20 soon! I don't know if before or after the weekend, so if you're on the fence, jump into the deep end where the mixed metaphor is warm!
2018 Redlands Strada Rossa
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Cyclotourist
iMTB Hooligan
You want maps, you get maps:
http://www.stradarossa.com/2018/03/35-mile-route-map.html
And you get a map, and you get a map! We all get maps, maps for everyone!
(Maps released today)
http://www.stradarossa.com/2018/03/35-mile-route-map.html
And you get a map, and you get a map! We all get maps, maps for everyone!
(Maps released today)
mtnbikej
J-Zilla
So the big kids route looks very familiar.
Sooooooo.....the start and the finish are not at the same place.
Cyclotourist
iMTB Hooligan
Something old, something new... with one of the best parts on it at mile 74. Actually, 74 to 95 is pretty nice.
Yes, finish is about 10 minutes from the start: https://goo.gl/maps/r7cJe83XVsG2
Faust29
iMTB Hooligan
Wait a minute... I remember you saying something similar last time and then we hit the climb of death at mile 92. It was so bad, the donkeys were laughing at us!
Cyclotourist
iMTB Hooligan
Especially perfect if it's going to raining on the 15th... that'll be a first. Weather has always been pretty hot.
Wait a minute... I remember you saying something similar last time and then we hit the climb of death at mile 92. It was so bad, the donkeys were laughing at us!
Won't get fooled again!
Cyclotourist
iMTB Hooligan
Three great non-profits appreciate your contribution!Signed up for the 67 miler today. My procrastination cost me $20.
mtnbikej
J-Zilla
Signed up for the 67 miler today. My procrastination cost me $20.
Come join us for the hundy.
Faust29
iMTB Hooligan
Cyclotourist
iMTB Hooligan
The weather is looking to be PERFECT!
https://www.wunderground.com/forecast/us/ca/redlands/92373
Cool, moist, sunny... this will be our first year where there's a chance of rain for the event. I don't think there will be any route changes, but stay tuned!
FYI, there will be a cut off for registration coming up. Tuesday the 13th, 2359hrs!
There will be day-of reg, but it will NOT include food & beverage.
https://www.wunderground.com/forecast/us/ca/redlands/92373
Cool, moist, sunny... this will be our first year where there's a chance of rain for the event. I don't think there will be any route changes, but stay tuned!
FYI, there will be a cut off for registration coming up. Tuesday the 13th, 2359hrs!
There will be day-of reg, but it will NOT include food & beverage.
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al minkman
Newbie with Hope!
How will the possibility of 3 days of rain affect the off-road portions. I know in San Diego, the trails are off limits following rain.
Cyclotourist
iMTB Hooligan
We're working on this. There may be some re-routing to avoid designated open space and parks, but a lot of the ride is on county dirt roads. Those won't be a problem.
Faust29
iMTB Hooligan
How do those dirt roads handle the wet?
Cyclotourist
iMTB Hooligan
Light rain/drizzle will not be a problem at all. Percentages are currently declining BTW. If it rains heavily this week and again Fri or Sat, there are a couple spots where it will get muddy. Around mile 47 on the 100 mile route in particular. The rest, not so much. We might have to bypass the Plunge Creek crossing at mile 40.8 as well. Usually living in SoCal I want rain, but this time I want it to stay away!!!
pperrelle
iMTB Rockstah
@Cyclotourist , I could have sworn that I saw the times that registration opens and the ride starts somewhere, but I can't seem to find it on the website?
Cyclotourist
iMTB Hooligan
LOL... yes, the Americans with Disabilities in Cycling Act plainly states we need to offer access and accommodations in the least restrictive environment.
This goes beyond a mere bureaucratic edict, and of course is our desire as well.
Registration @ the BikeBBQ should be up and running for you, but if it isn't just hop on the route and get spinning in your hamster wheels. We'll catch you for lunch at the end.
Because of course you are going to stay for lunch and not just take off!!!!
Cyclotourist
iMTB Hooligan
There's a new post on FB stating the ride start times, but not when it opens. Checking on that!
FYI, the suggestion to park at the finish and ride to the start is a good one. It's a 10 min casual down hill ride either way.
Cyclotourist
iMTB Hooligan
@pperrelle 6:00 a.m. reg opens. An email should be going out tomorrow with the info.
Cyclotourist
iMTB Hooligan
If you haven't seen the email yet, please note that we sent out final instructions last night. There have been significant course changes, so do look the route over, either on Ride With GPS or on Google Maps.
More info: http://www.stradarossa.com/2018/03/three-days-to-go.html
More info: http://www.stradarossa.com/2018/03/three-days-to-go.html
pperrelle
iMTB Rockstah
Did they have to change a lot of the dirt to pavement?
Cyclotourist
iMTB Hooligan
Not a ton of loss, and just in the second half. The dirt we had to lose was the favorite part of all the organizers though, so it was painful giving it up. We are more or less reverting to the 2016 routes for the short and medium. Long has their bonus miles at the beginning rather than the end, and it is different than '16.
There is a chance of two more day-of changes based on how much it rains Friday night. Chance of rain is remaining high (80%), but amount of precipitation is going down (.12"), so hoping that for just drizzle at worst.
pperrelle
iMTB Rockstah
Cool, just curious. Can't control the weather and trail conditions. I'll be there regardless and look forward to having a great time!
Cyclotourist
iMTB Hooligan
Which route you doing?
pperrelle
iMTB Rockstah
Doing the 67 miler with 3 of my riding buddies. 2 of them did it last year and are much happier with the wet trails than the 95 degree heat that they had then. lol
Cyclotourist
iMTB Hooligan
Great! The metric century/66er is really the best all around route. The updated route has about six bleh miles starting @ 46.6, but all downhill and go by quick! And if you look at the map, miles 12 thru 44 are nearly all dirt with only about three miles of back road in the mix.
And I agree, the weather is going to be perfect this year!