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I wanted to post some feedback on the ride. We had a fun time, but there are some improvements that might be considered. There should be some sag support along the route! My daughter, who was riding with her cousin, got a flat. I was several miles ahead and had no phone reception. She walked about 30 minutes until someone stopped to help her! Also, there should be a child's costume contest. My kid ( the only kid on the ride) was totally overlooked until I said something to the director. Finally, some free snacks and drinks at the turnaround would have been nice. Just something light, like gatorade and granola bars and/or fruit. Thanks!

I didn't find this question in the FAQ: how many people participate in the BRR?

BRR-Director Thanks for the info. Camping at the winery would be perfect. My girlfriend decided that she would ride solo after all. She was scared of the length. Anyway we cant wait. Once again thanks.

Hey don't forget anyone can post on this message board! I also want to tell everyone that the JERSEYS ARE IN!!! These things are HOT and selling even hotter. We are already running low on the smaller sizes but have plenty of the normal and larger sizes. Cost is $75...you won't want to miss out here!

Need a costume? Don't forget the costume contest noon at Cooper's Landing. We recommend Gotcha! costume rentals in downtown Columbia. I just got an awesome mer-man costume there!

This weekend I rode from Rocheport to Hartsburg for the Pumpkinfest. For those BRR Riders who want to "go the extra distance," the 50 mile route will be do-able if you get an early start by checking in promptly at 8am, fueling up with Chesapeake bagels, coffee, juice, and milk, then riding so you can make the 12 noon costume contest at Cooper's Landing.

Jerseys will be arriving this wednesday. The will be $75...all proceeds to the Pediatric Diabetes department...they will be the envy of your friends and motorists everywhere.

Food at Les Bourgeois is also confirmed...to include sausage, cheese, mustard, fruit, chips, and salsa....oh, and 2 cold beverages of you choice (beer, wine, soda)

Costume contest...exercise your creativity along with you legs!!! So far we have team superheroes, the crazy crayons, a jester, a naughty nurse...and that is just the start. Don't be inhibited, go for OVER THE TOP!

I just saw the new XCX design...way rad!!! Go Creative Solutions!!! www.creative-solutions.com

The Blue Note Show on saturday night will feature Lucky Boy's Confusion and Ludo. Both are very pop-oriented radio friendly bands that put on a fun show. The show will run until about 11pm, then the Wave dance party will be from 11-1am, dj'ed by DJ Run, a very cycling- and run-friendly music officiando. Check out www.thebluenote.com for more details.

Kelly:

Check with Tryathletics to see if they have a tandem, 573.447.2453. If they don't have on then try trailside cafe in Rocheport. However if she is a non-rider riding a tandem may be a big challenge. I think that Trailside Cafe may have tandem trikes. There is a good possiblility for tent camping at Les Bourgeois, check back on this message board for details.

We'll work on the shuttle...anyone else?

ST

Edited by author 09-22-2005 02:19 PM
 I would like to rent a tandem bike so that my non-riding girl friend will participate in the ride. Do you know if and where a person could do so? Also I need to find a place to tent camp that allows dogs,and we would be interested in the shuttle to Columbia.

To shuttle or not to shuttle that is the question. I know that I want to hang at Les B. for a while but I also want to get to the Blue NOte and party down- What ever it takes to do it all. Thats what I need.

Who is interested in a shuttle from Rocheport/Les Bourgeois into Columbia for the Blue Note on Saturday night?

Hey thanks for checking out the Mid-MO BRR website. If you look around you will see this is going to be a very interesting event. Food, biking, bluegrass...what more could a person want?

This year will also be the first year that the BRR is a benefit ride for Mizzou Children's Hospital. The money we raise will specifically go towards promoting Pediatric Diabetes. I personally know some families who have been helped tremendously by the Children's Hospital.

There are three ways you can help the benefit...1) sign up for the BRR Ride and get all your friends to sign up too. Trust me it will be worth it! 2) Make a direct donation when you register on-line or on the day of the BRR. 3) Buy a BRR Ride/Children's Hospital Jersey. This is the hottest apparel on the streets! The jersey is $75 each which will be donating about $20 to go the kidos. And you will look cool!

So get those water bottles and clipless pedals ready...

I didn't run the race, but know someone who did. Does anyone know what happened to the website's claim of cash prizes?

The event sounded like fun while it attracted some good competition. If only I had been healthy... Any chance we will get to see some results posted on the website?