* News & Observer blog. N&O reporter Joe Miller continues his saga here of Branson’s pre-ride of the 600K. It’s only fitting the recap took two days to tell. That’s also how long the ride lasted. Joe gives a link back to the Trailer Park. Thanks, Joe!
* Mark Thomas’ blog. In case you haven’t been keeping score, RUSA President Mark Thomas has been racking up serious miles in this PBP year.
Just how many? His wife has finally noticed and accused him of overtraining. Ouch!
Mark just completed a pre-ride of a 1000K being hosted this weekend by Oregon RBA Susan France. That epic ride runs from Portland to Whitefish, Mont. The route promises tailwinds, scenery and Hills O’Plenty. Mark’s recap is here.
For the record, El Presidente has now completed 8 1000Ks, including two in the last two weeks. Like the guy said in Princess Bride, “Inconceivable!” If Mark completes two more, I move that RUSA create a special trophy and immediately retire it…
* Audax Atlanta list. The stories about the latest PAC Tour just keep getting better and better. Kevin Kaiser has now posted a fuller account on the Georgia Randon list about how tough this year’s ride was. Here’s a sample:
Day two was predicted to have only moderate temperatures, but a headwind and 106 degree afternoon spelled doom for 40% of the riders, including myself. I lost 10-12 pounds before I sagged in at 155 miles. I was devastated and looked for ways to abandon the tour. All I could think of was that it was an extremely cheap way to find out that I could never handle RAAM.
The full story is here.
* Surly Dave. Down under in Melbourne, Australia, Surly Dave has finally found a label that fits him: Retrogrouch. Check out his blog here.
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