[Heidi]

I read that Laird and Granny Gear Productions are starting a point series for 24 Hour races in 2003. Supposedly Rishi Grewal is making this his focus.

Also, the last part of April there will be a new race - 24 Hours of Temecula...just north of San Diego about and hour. Hmmmmm, interesting.

 

[monkeywrench]

Guess I'd better get back on the training bandwagon.

 

[Heidi]

Originally posted by monkeywrench
Guess I'd better get back on the training bandwagon.

For the points series or just the Temecula race?

 

[BrickTop]

Hmmmmmmmm, very interesting. I plan to do a few solo 24 Hour races this next year and having another one local (Idyllwild as well) helps immensely. Thanks for the info.

 

[Heidi]

Originally posted by BrickTop
Hmmmmmmmm, very interesting. I plan to do a few solo 24 Hour races this next year and having another one local (Idyllwild as well) helps immensely. Thanks for the info.

I only wonder what the course will be. There is a riding area, I think it's called Vail Lake or something off the 79. There has been a regular race there before and there is a campground right there too.

 

[monkeywrench]

Yeah, that's probably it. I raced their #1 and #2 races this year.

 

[Heidi]

Originally posted by monkeywrench
Yeah, that's probably it. I raced their #1 and #2 races this year.

What's the course like?

 

[BrickTop]

Very minimal climbing, some very fast descents on bumpy fireroad and no shade whatsoever. 7.5 mile loop as I recall.

 

[Heidi]

Originally posted by BrickTop
Very minimal climbing, some very fast descents on bumpy fireroad and no shade whatsoever. 7.5 mile loop as I recall.

Sounds pretty good for a solo attempt.

 

[monkeywrench]

Somebody say solo? They do have one particularly nasty climb that they can throw in, but probably not. They dropped it from the course after the 1st race.

It's a good series to race for the pre-season and it's close to home.

 

[BrickTop]

What's the proposed date of this race? Where did you see the news?

 

[Heidi]

Originally posted by BrickTop
What's the proposed date of this race? Where did you see the news?

It was in my VeloNews magazine that I get. I'll have to check the exact date though I thought it was March 22/23.

 

[Heidi]

Velo News says the event is scheduled for April 26-27, in Temecula, California.