Comments for Algorithms and Bicycles http://www.velamparambil.com Thoughts on efficient numerical algorithms; also on recreational bicycling Sat, 28 Aug 2010 10:33:16 -0400 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 Comment on Desparado Dual: A Disappointing Experience by sanjay http://www.velamparambil.com/2010/08/22/desparado-duel-a-disappointing-experience/comment-page-1/#comment-280 sanjay Sat, 28 Aug 2010 10:33:16 +0000 http://www.velamparambil.com/?p=165#comment-280 Thanks for the comments. I don't think one can avoid US-89. But there is one thing the riders can do: ride in single file. I have seen groups riding side-by-side on a few occasions on 89. A possibility is to reverse the direction: if we do that, then the we would ride 89 in the early morning when there is not a lot of traffic. It may increase the climbing distance a little more , but not the total ascent. Thanks for the comments. I don’t think one can avoid US-89. But there is one thing the riders can do: ride in single file. I have seen groups riding side-by-side on a few occasions on 89.

A possibility is to reverse the direction: if we do that, then the we would ride 89 in the early morning when there is not a lot of traffic. It may increase the climbing distance a little more , but not the total ascent.

]]> Comment on Desparado Dual: A Disappointing Experience by lltaylor http://www.velamparambil.com/2010/08/22/desparado-duel-a-disappointing-experience/comment-page-1/#comment-279 lltaylor Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:03:42 +0000 http://www.velamparambil.com/?p=165#comment-279 The first part of the ride was beautiful. I agree that the rest stops could be better stocked, especially the last few. There is a definite need for an extra stop about 15-20 miles from the finish. Luckily my wife was there to provide extra support and some water. Otherwise who knows what would have happened. The 89 was a bit hairy and I saw some close calls with cars coming in close contact with myself and riders ahead of me. I'm not sure of the possibility of another route but if it was an option I would welcome it. I would pay the extra money needed for better support/better stocked aid stations. The first part of the ride was beautiful. I agree that the rest stops could be better stocked, especially the last few. There is a definite need for an extra stop about 15-20 miles from the finish. Luckily my wife was there to provide extra support and some water. Otherwise who knows what would have happened. The 89 was a bit hairy and I saw some close calls with cars coming in close contact with myself and riders ahead of me. I’m not sure of the possibility of another route but if it was an option I would welcome it. I would pay the extra money needed for better support/better stocked aid stations.

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