GRR 2009

Davis to Oroville – Rolling for Time Mile 0 to Mile 103.1 My plan for the Gold Rush Randonnée (GRR) was to break it into thirds of roughly 250 miles…

Oroville to Taylorsville – The Steady Grind Mile 103.1 to Mile 194.6 From Oroville, the route turns northeast into the hills. It starts with a rolling 7-mile stretch to get…

Taylorsville to Susanville – Bonking Mile 194.6 to Mile 254.3 I rode out of Taylorsville the same way I rode in: happy, confident, and feeling well-rested. I had not experienced…

Susanville to Adin – Freezing Mile 254.3 to Mile 321.8 I rode slowly out of Susanville control. I still wasn't entirely convinced I was okay to ride, so I wanted…

Adin to Davis Creek to Adin – The Paradox of Momentum Mile 321.8 to Mile 449.3 I rode out of Adin control at 4:50am. The sky was light, though the…

Adin to Susanville – This Can't Be the Same Route Mile 449.3 – Mile 516.8 Even as I left Adin, I knew I wasn't all there. I rode very, very…

Susanville to Taylorsville – Facing the Wall Mile 516.8 to Mile 576.5 I was up with the alarm, dressed, packed, and back up the street to Susanville control by 4:30.…

Taylorsville to Oroville – Downhill, Upwind, and Narrow Mile 576.5 – Mile 654.8 felt good rolling out from Taylorsville. I was rested, fed, and knew the prevailing grade would be…

Oroville to Davis – 600k Brevet Redux Mile 654.8 to Mile 745.7 The ride south from Oroville started out nice. The temperature was warm and pleasant, the roads easy. Again,…

GRR By The Numbers Total hours: 81 hours, 48 minutes Hours slept: Approx. 10 (at 7 different stops) Feet climbed: Approx. 26,000 ft. Riders starting: 105 total (88 riders for…