Steep Climb - 2016 Cycling Events

I really enjoyed flatland riding and training since the 12-24 Hour World Time Trials in Borrego Springs last November.  Borrego Springs is on the calendar again for 2016.  So many good things going for it.   But I doubt I'll do Bike Sebring next year.  Decent challenge but just too far away and too many logistical demands.  Sebring - A Road Too Far

 

Twelve days back from Sebring and today was my first time out on the bike since then.   Spent the time off the bike catching up on things I neglected. 

 

My criteria for cycling events for the remainder of the year include:

• Don't conflict with work or family responsibilities
• Within driving distance (600 miles or so)
• Not on dangerous roads
• Ultra but not too ultra (300 miles or 16 hours or less) 

This is the tentative 2016 cycling calendar:

• April: Joshua Tree Two Hundred  (Solo)
• May: Davis Double (Davis bike club)
• June: Terrible Two (Santa Rosa Bike club)
• July: Prescott - Congress Two Hundred  (Solo)
• August: Hoodoo 300 (Planet Ultra)
• September: Skull Valley Loop Challenge (Prescott Bike Club)
• November: 6-12-24 Hour Worlds Challenge  (RAAM folks)

Only one event (Hoodoo 300) will require crewing support. 

 

Lots of work ahead.  Drop weight.  Dial in the bikes for climbing events.