@hozn 178993 wrote:
I love your race reports, though reading this has made me reconsider wanting to do DK200. 
(I think I will enter lottery for next year, though heat is my real Achilles heel, so it is probably going to be an extra tough ride for me.)
Even with the wind and gut issues, it was still an amazing adventure. I highly recommend everyone do it at least once. The community in Emporia, Madison, and Eureka (plus the surrounding farms) is just absolutely the most welcoming and supportive that I have ever encountered in a bike event. Plus, for like two weeks after the event, you can eat whatever you want, guilt free. (<- really the only reason I do these stupid long races!)