Hell of Hunterdon 2017

[Ian F]

New gravel bike purchased, so at least I've managed that.

However, training to get in shape for this is still lagging behind.

 

[seanrunnette]

Starting to lose its luster?

Same day: Pedal Power for the fast kidz, H2H #1 for the big tire crowd, and VT Overland for the folks that wanna put a hurt on their legs AND their wallets. I wonder if folks aren't holding their fire, waiting to see what the weather does. Or if they survive MKF

 

[Ian F]

Sold out and 22 on the waiting list.

 

[wonderturtle]

What do people do for hydration ?

 

[stb222]

What do people do for hydration ?

Whatever you normally do for a 4-5 hour ride. It isn't hot (well hopefully not 90 but who the f knows this year) so hydration should not be an issue. The first rest stop is well within a two bottle limit and the second rest stop is close enough to the end that you don't have to worry about running out.

I run scratch in both 20oz bottles to start and then fill with water after that. I find that my stomach can't handle the sugar drinks after the 3rd hour. Avoid the Gatorade temptation at the second rest stop as it is a sugar bomb for your stomach.

That being said, everyone is different. Avoid doing something different on the day of.

 

[Mitch]

What do people do for hydration ?

Stay away from the brown acid.

 

[wonderturtle]

Whatever you normally do for a 4-5 hour ride. It isn't hot (well hopefully not 90 but who the f knows this year) so hydration should not be an issue. The first rest stop is well within a two bottle limit and the second rest stop is close enough to the end that you don't have to worry about running out.

I run scratch in both 20oz bottles to start and then fill with water after that. I find that my stomach can't handle the sugar drinks after the 3rd hour. Avoid the Gatorade temptation at the second rest stop as it is a sugar bomb for your stomach.

That being said, everyone is different. Avoid doing something different on the day of.

Thanks. Just the info I needed.

 

[Mitch]

Thanks. Just the info I needed.

I think my post was more helpful in the long run. just sayin

 

[rick81721]

https://www.bikereg.com/hell-of-hunterdon

Sat Mar 25, 2017

Get your gravel on. Registration just opened.
have at it. I'm in.

You and @clarkenstein still in?? Haven't seen much strava activity.

 

[Patrick]

You and @clarkenstein still in?? Haven't seen much strava activity.

yup. i was waiting for DST.

you back?

 

[Magic]

You and @clarkenstein still in?? Haven't seen much strava activity.

Have you seen my Strava activity pre-HOH?

 

[clarkenstein]

You and @clarkenstein still in?? Haven't seen much strava activity.

i'll get about two, maybe three rides in before this thing if i am lucky.

 

[stb222]

i'll get about two, maybe three rides in before this thing if i am lucky.

You have gears now, so not riding will be ok

 

[clarkenstein]

You have gears now, so not riding will be ok

that's what i'm hoping. finally cleared up my lungs and sinuses - this "winter" has been a rough one for me. pneumonia in november, acute bronchitis and sinusitis the past three weeks. taking the last of my antibiotics tomorrow.

probably do a little basement time this week.

 

[stb222]

that's what i'm hoping. finally cleared up my lungs and sinuses - this "winter" has been a rough one for me. pneumonia in november, acute bronchitis and sinusitis the past three weeks. taking the last of my antibiotics tomorrow.

probably do a little basement time this week.

Liked because you are getting back on your feet, not for the basement time

 

[rick81721]

yup. i was waiting for DST.

you back?

Supposed to get back tomorrow (wed) evening, hopefully newark is functional by then

 

[stb222]

Supposed to get back tomorrow (wed) evening, hopefully newark is functional by then

Always a kick in the pants coming into Newark.

 

[Dave Taylor]

What do people do for hydration ?

What do people do for hydration ?

Mark, just bring two bottles or a camelbak. The two sid stations are well equipped. It was my first time last year and I never considered running out of liquids.

 

[mwlikesbikes]

Carry enough drink & food for a 2 hour ride. I think the first stop is about 35 miles in.

 

[Patrick]

not that a forecast means anything 11 days out.

SAT

MAR 25 AM Rain/Snow
46°30°
50%
NNE 7 mph 64%