Submitted by roadskater on June 24, 2009 - 1:39pm.
I've done this once I think. As I recall they have an early cutoff for registrations. I seem to recall some gatorback out there on one route, but can't recall which. I think there's some info here on roadskater.net but I haven't searched yet. Anyone planning on this one? I think it's a good one but a challenging one too!
Submitted by skatey-mark on July 1, 2009 - 7:16pm.
I just registered, since today is the last day for early registration...
As for the route, there are patches of gatorback, but nothing that's super painful. It can be a little disheartening if you're skating by yourself like I did last year...
The cyclists and organizers are very welcoming to skaters, and the rest stops are well stocked. I definitely recommend the event...
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Any Knowledge on the Route, Registration Availability?
I've done this once I think. As I recall they have an early cutoff for registrations. I seem to recall some gatorback out there on one route, but can't recall which. I think there's some info here on roadskater.net but I haven't searched yet. Anyone planning on this one? I think it's a good one but a challenging one too!
Oh yes, the site is here...
http://www.tarwheels.org/bikefest/
great event - i've done it many times
I just registered, since today is the last day for early registration...
As for the route, there are patches of gatorback, but nothing that's super painful. It can be a little disheartening if you're skating by yourself like I did last year...
The cyclists and organizers are very welcoming to skaters, and the rest stops are well stocked. I definitely recommend the event...
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