Subject: RE: Death Valley 100 and 200Temps were not as bad as you might guess. High near 88 after forecasts had called for 93-95. The wind stayed calm for the most part, too, despite relativel high pressure over the area. I don't think we could have asked for better conditions.
Can't emphasize enough how spectacular the scenery is. Some people find it bleak, which I suppose I understand, but there is so much incredible geology happening there, and the desert critters are so perfectly adapted to their environments, it's pretty awe-inspiring.
As far as water goes, I was pretty diligent. I maintained 20-25 oz. per hour via my bottles, which had Perpetueum mixed in them as well. On top of that, I took in about a litre of H20 with electrolytes from my Camelbak AND a couple cans of V-8 at rest stops (miles 54 and 90 ). Probably could have taken in a bit more liquid (no port-a-potty breaks at all after mile 40 ), but things returned to normal within a hour of finishing. Edited by Xan 2006-11-08 11:29 AM
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Drove up on Friday via Trona, one of the weirdest/saddest little towns I've seen in these parts. Up at 6:00 AM on Saturday. Started hydrating right away. Mixed my first batch of Perpetuem. Packed up some food and gear and went out to watch the double century riders start off for the day.
Stretched a little bit and checked over my bike one last time. Fired down three Clif blocks about ten minutes prior to the century start.