Anyone doing LOTOJA this year?

[JF1]

Just wondering. This will be my first year doing it. Training schedule is going good so far with a couple 100 milers this year already but I still can't, at this point, imagine doing 206 miles.
Also, anyone have any in's on lodging in Logan Sept 7th-8th? I started calling all of the hotels in Logan and Brigham City the same day I got my registration confirmation back in April and everyone was already booked. I have been calling about 3 times a week hoping for cancellations but so far no go.

Joe

 

[BroncoMama]

What exactly is the "LOTOJA"? Sounds like something that may be illegal in some states...

 

[Rusted]

Lets sign up BroncoMama and let her experience it first hand

It is a 190 bike race from Logan to Jackson Hole.

oh and bike = bicycle

 

[JF1]

Yeah, 206 mile bike race from Logan, Utah to Jackson, Wyoming.
Here for more details: www.lotojaclassic.com

What I really need is a place to stay the night before in or near Logan so if anyone knows someone that would rent out a house or condo for one night or something, that would be grand.

 

[BroncoMama]

Lets sign up BroncoMama and let her experience it first hand

While the vote of confidence is appreciated, might I say that is a TERRIBLE idea?! I realize that many people enjoy brutalizing their bodies, I am not one of those. I much prefer being fat and sassy! (Okay, so not saying I'm fat, I just hang out on the north shore of portly.)

 

[Bart]

I trained for that 2 years in a row (about 14 years ago). One year I broke my little finger the day before (surgery with 2 screws), and the next year I got sicker than a dog. Decided karma was against me on the race. Back then I was doing about 300 miles a week, and a century ride every other week. I don't kknow if I could do 30 miles now.

 

[JF1]

Yeah I've found the hardest part of training for this is actually finding the time to put in the miles. With preparation and winding down after, it takes up a half day to do a solo century.
You should start training again Bart. Karma be damned.
I'll be turning 38 this year and realized a couple years ago I really haven't accomplished many of my personal goals. I sold my old Jeep and used the money to buy a decent bike (about $2K). I've lost about 30lbs in the last year just riding.
Wife says I'm hitting my mid-life crisis early. Bah.

 

[Bart]

Time is a huge factor. I actually ordered new tires for the mtn bike and broke the road bike out also. I'm starting to ride to work, which isn't far, but it makes me remember why I loved riding before. Hopefully I'll make more time for it.