STP is coming up in 2 weeks. Me and a few friends are going to try and do the one day version.

Anyone out there have some helpful advise? Also if the ride is on saturday what day would be your last pre ride ride?

If you are doing the one day version and see four guys with jerseys that say Idaho Gear Grinders ...come up and say hi to the short fat bald guy.

good luck, I haven't had time to train this year for the ride but probably next time. I would say rest the day before and get plenty of sleep.
I'll be at the finish line! :thumbsup:

myself and a couple co-workers are doing the one day. My last long ride will be on the 4th and my last hour or so one on the 10th as I'll be driving out starting the 11th.

Don't really have any jerseys or anything, but if you see two guys on black and blue carbon bikes, it may be us (friend has a Blue RC6 and I'll be on a specialized roubaix expert, not sure about the other guy).

My main concerns are sleep the days right before it and nutrition during the ride. I know as long as I eat every 45min that I'll be ok, just gotta do it. Other than that, just gotta keep it a semi relaxed pace at first and keep in mind the entire distance. We've been training with ~300miles/week including one long ride of at least 100mi for the past several months around Boulder, CO. but the last thing we need to to is to get overconfident and take off in the first 100 only to burn out in the second 100. Hopefully we'll be able to hook up with some others going about the same pace and get a good paceline going.

Have fun riding the STP a lot of people forget it is a very dangerous ride 8500 people and the streets are not closed to traffic keep that in the back of your minds want everbody to make it to Portland safe

Ray Still

myself and a couple co-workers are doing the one day. My last long ride will be on the 4th and my last hour or so one on the 10th as I'll be driving out starting the 11th.

Don't really have any jerseys or anything, but if you see two guys on black and blue carbon bikes, it may be us (friend has a Blue RC6 and I'll be on a specialized roubaix expert, not sure about the other guy).

My main concerns are sleep the days right before it and nutrition during the ride. I know as long as I eat every 45min that I'll be ok, just gotta do it. Other than that, just gotta keep it a semi relaxed pace at first and keep in mind the entire distance. We've been training with ~300miles/week including one long ride of at least 100mi for the past several months around Boulder, CO. but the last thing we need to to is to get overconfident and take off in the first 100 only to burn out in the second 100. Hopefully we'll be able to hook up with some others going about the same pace and get a good paceline going.


just seeing other riders will be enough motivation to keep going, let us know how it goes
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Have fun riding the STP a lot of people forget it is a very dangerous ride 8500 people and the streets are not closed to traffic keep that in the back of your minds want everbody to make it to Portland safe

Ray Still

This about why I'll never ride STP again. I did it two years ago as a training day for Ironman Canada, anyways I've never seen such a collection of poor bike handling skills and crashes.

If you join up into a paceline, get up towards the front where the stronger and more experienced riders are. I saw several crashes towards the rear of pace lines, and I felt more than one ride touch my rear wheel.

The roads get really crappy the closer you get to Portland, bring a few extra tubes. Watch for railroad crossings and other rough bits of road the entire way, and watch for loose water bottles around these areas too.

Think of it as a series of about 25 mile rides, there are break stations about that often. I find that over distances like this, I need to eat solid foods not just Gels and fluids.

+1, especially on the eating part and riding skill levels.

Keep eating and be sure to stop and eat some real food. It's mostly flat and can become tedious, so find make some friends and enjoy the trip. According to cascade.org, it's sold out, so I hope you have already registered.


This about why I'll never ride STP again. I did it two years ago as a training day for Ironman Canada, anyways I've never seen such a collection of poor bike handling skills and crashes.

If you join up into a paceline, get up towards the front where the stronger and more experienced riders are. I saw several crashes towards the rear of pace lines, and I felt more than one ride touch my rear wheel.

The roads get really crappy the closer you get to Portland, bring a few extra tubes. Watch for railroad crossings and other rough bits of road the entire way, and watch for loose water bottles around these areas too.

Think of it as a series of about 25 mile rides, there are break stations about that often. I find that over distances like this, I need to eat solid foods not just Gels and fluids.

I'm hoping that by being in the one day crew and leaving as early as we can, that we'll be with some of the more skilled riders.

Stone Temple Pilots?
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Stone Temple Pilots?
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seattle washington to Portland Oregon, I think it's about 206 miles! :thumbsup:

i'm there. be very aware of your surroundings, look ahead, check your six, and if you have time, enjoy yourself.

scotts cycles, hermiston, oregon

cole

I did it in 90,91, and 97. Each time was the one day version. I am not too sure about having the one day riders leave on the first day. I liked leaving on the second day and not encountering the two day riders until past Longview/Kelso. The majority of the one day riders were ok bike handlers who could ride in a paceline. I always found it easier to find a small group and stay together. The long pace lines tend to slinky if you are not near the front. I will ride it next year after I relocate to Poulsbo this fall.

at the starting line. I have witnessed people falling over at the line taking out many people in the process. Check out the weather in advance and plan accordingly. Both the heat and or rain can make it a long day. If you are not from the northwest keep in mind the weather can change relatively quickly.

Best of luck.

Best advice I ever got about STP:

Don't overthink it - just go out and have fun!

I'll be the little filipino guy on a Cervelo Soloist Carbon.

The last 50 miles on Hwy 30 are the suxxor. There is a better route on the Washington side, but it includes a hearty climb (not too long, bit with steep bits) on Green Mtn Rd., between Kalama and Woodland, and either a bike poor crossing on the I-5 bridge or a swing east to the I-205 bridge.

according to weather.com saturday has a 60%chance of rain and breeze from the south....exactly what is DIDN'T want to hear.

anyone done the STP in bad weather???

Don't be a hero in the first 100 miles. The tough get going after Kelso. If you haven't done it before, take a quick break at each stop.

Fun.... NOT:

By KOMO Staff & News Services
NEAR GOBLE, Ore. -- A Seattle man and two other cyclists were injured in a hit-and-run accident while they were participating in the Seattle-to-Portland ride on Sunday, according to Oregon State Police.

Police said a 1999 Jeep Cherokee was driving on Highway 30 when it crossed the fog line and collided into a cyclist around 9:22 a.m. Two other cyclists collided into the fallen man and his bike and were also injured, police said.

Lt. Gregg Hastings said the three were taken to Legacy Emanuel Hospital in Portland. The hit cyclist, 24-year-old Gerald Marvin of Seattle, suffered serious injuries. He is said to be in fair condition.

The other two cyclists were treated for minor injuries. Their names are not known.

Witnesses told police the driver of the Cherokee briefly stopped following the crash, then took off east in a fast rate speed. St. Helens police officers caught up to him about eight miles east of the crash site and detained the driver.

The driver has been identified as Daniel B. Whittlinger, 40, from northeast Portland. He has been arrested on charges of felony hit and run, DUII and parole violation. Police said Whittlinger may face additional charges pending the findings of the investigation.

The 200-mile Seattle to Portland ride is organized by the Cascade Bicycle Club. According to the group's Web site, the ride is the largest multi-day bicycle event in the Northwest, with up to 9,000 participants riding from Seattle to Portland in one or two days.

I had a great time, made it to portland with 10:15 of seat time, took a couple wrong turns so our mileage was a bit higher than the 204miles, but was able to hit our goal of 20mph or better average.

Was disappointed to see the above article, but considering the distance and number of people, I'm afraid to say it was bound to happen. I was lucky enough to only see two motorists with issues on Sat over the entire distance. I did see quite a few cyclists that didn't fully comprehend the laws of physics though, so I'm quite glad there weren't more incidents.

All in all it was a great time and I'd do it again.