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Race Reports for Bike MS: Sam's Club Ride 2010

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Race rating (3)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities?
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: The MS150 fundraisers are great events. It's a ride, not a race, and you'll see people of all abilities. But everyone there has the same purpose, and the general positive attitude is pervasive. I took it as a personal goal to ride the full 160mile course on Day 1 and still do the normal Day 2 ride. It worked out well for me, though I didn't get to enjoy all the team tents and afternoon festivities of Day 1. Do join a team if you do this -- it's great to see others with similar jerseys and share encouragement.
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Race rating (3)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Average
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: I've participated in 7 MS150 rides over the past several years. This is my first Frisco/DFW ride and it is by far the least organized of the lot. There were several little things that when put together add up to mean the event coordinator just wasn't on top of the right things. Lunch DJ was obnoxious for the intended crowd; several turns were poorly or unmarked; very heavy on the hills towards the end of day two meant disaster for beginner riders; finish line was uneventful even though the post-ride setup/event was great; tent sites were way off from the main area; dinner on day one didn't start until exactly 4pm which means finishing the ride hours earlier left you without access to food until then. These are a few of the items. I fully support the MS rides and will continue, however, I will think about marking this particular ride off my list.
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Race rating (5)
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  • Organised?Yes
  • Events on time?Yes

  • Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
  • Plenty of drink stations?Yes

  • Post race activities? Good
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: I love this ride, the volunteers and course. This is a great ride and loads of fun, had a great team to ride with this year.
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