Train of Pain IV / Transport, Arrival and Day 1

OK Guys,



The ride is closing in; and it’s time to start getting into the details:



Remember our ride begins the morning of Monday May 24th; and I have arrival dates for all (some on Sat. and most on Sun.).



Our 1st host hotel is the Pepper Tree Inn: www.bestwesternpeppertreeinn.com

For those arriving by train; the hotel does offer a shuttle – let me know what train you book and I will arrange for the van pick-up.



Kevin is putting the final touches on the bike transportation plan. From all riders, we NEED the following information:



1) Travel plans to Santa Barbara: train schedule and if you plan on taking your bike on the train.

2) If you are flying into San Diego, will you be carrying your bike on the plane, or shipping it in advance.

3) If shipping; will you be sending your bike directly to the Peppertree hotel in SB?

4) Are any San Diego/OC riders planning on driving up; and if so will you be transporting you own bikes? Any other bikes?

Actual pre-ride bike collection drop of points will be provided in a future e-mail.

We will have three vans heading out of San Diego on a staggered schedule over the weekend. Please do not plan on riding in the vans; they will carry bikes, supplies and equipment. For now, plan on carrying your bags with you on the train; as we get a better idea on total bike numbers we’ll let you know if there is room.





Day One / Monday May 24th



Start: Santa Barbara

End: Santa Barbara



http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ca/santa-barbara/751126772660744094



101 miles with roughly 4300 feet of climbing including a high point for the day reaching 2300 and coming only 10 miles into the day. We’ll slide by Lake Cachuma; were 26 years ago I nearly drowned and Axe acquired his nick-name, blasting through Santa Ynez and Solvang. Extra points will then be awarded to anyone brave enough to down a full bowl of Split Pea Andersen’s famous fare while rolling through Buellton.



Our final 47 miles of the day will mirror the final miles from day 4 year 1. Returning riders from that year (Bobbo, Jeff, Steve, John, Axe, Curt Kevin & myself) may remember fondly the long drag out of Lompoc; followed by the fast decent to the 101 and the hammer south with the Pacific Ocean just to our right…finishing off the day right back were we started: The Pepper Tree Inn!



Day 1 starts and ends at the same hotel; there will be no need to pack-up that morning.



As always, shoot us your questions – if you’re thinking it, chances are someone else is too.