Solvang Fall Double Century
I left home around 3:40 am for the event that starts in Solvang, a quaint little Danish Town in central California not too far north of Santa Barbara. I had fog and drizzle the whole way on the 2 hour drive to the ride start. I was really hoping it wasn't going to be like that on the whole ride. After I went through Gaviota Pass conditions got somewhat better and the drizzle stopped. It was overcast and not too cold at the ride start, The Royal Copenhagen Hotel. Planet Ultra, the event Organizers have used this start location many times. It is right on the main drag into town. I went in and checked in for the ride and opted to do the second start time. They had two start time windows. 6am and 6:45 am (first light). I hung out with a few friends at check in before getting my bike ready for the roll-out. I saw my friend, Bruno at the start and we ended up riding together the whole ride. Bruno supported me on the last 150 miles or so of the Grand Tour Triple Century Staff...