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Race Reports for Pedal Thru the Pines - 70 Mile 2008

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  • Organised?
  • Events on time?

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

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

  • Comments: I am going back and typing this b/c I didn't know how to do all this when I first entered this race. This was my first ever bike ride, and it was one to forget. I wasn't ready for the hilly-ness and actually braked going downhill at times b/c I was not comfortable yet going very fast. I ended up getting 2 flats (found out later my rim tape had slid off to one side inside the wheel and there was a sharp edge tearing up my tubes). I only brought one spare, but a wonderful girl stopped and offered me her only spare tube for my 2nd flat. It was a nice race though and the scenery was great. Going to do it again in 09 and will do a longer distance and will let'er rip on the downhills!!
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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?
  • Overall course based on my ability: Just right

  • Comments: I recommend this ride to anyone who loves riding through a beautiful state park. There are plenty of short steep and long slow climbs throughout the ride. It's also great training for the MS, since it goes through one of the toughest sections of that ride.
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