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Carol Giles lawdoc@crestviewcable
Even with plenty of water, I am concerned that with the shorter October 
days the Red Rock trail as it currently stands would still be almost 
impossible to complete.  There are three hill climbs (two just out of camp 
that are not particularly long, but are very sandy) and one very long, 
steep climb (with a corresponding downhill).  As it is currently set up, 
you would do one short climb and the long climb during day light hours but 
would still be faced with an immense amount of mileage to do in the 
dark.  Even with good, well-marked trail I think many riders would simply 
find themselves up against the time limit.

I also want to echo some of the things that Sharon Westagard said 
earlier.  While there were problems with this trail, the ride managers did 
many things right.  The trail was very well marked, especially the night 
loop.  They gave excellent thought to the order of their loops so you were 
riding at night on the safest trail.  At every vet check there was food, 
water and gatorade for riders.  The base vet check was very well organized.
The vets were outstanding.  Ride management was very concerned about the 
100-mile riders and were very dedicated to correcting the problems we 
encountered - they want to put on the best championship ride they can.  So, 
don't let the low completition rate discourage anyone from going!  This was 
a fun ride with beautiful country to enjoy and a highly motivated group of 
ride managers to make sure things go right.


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