Total 200 2016

[AFHokie]

So the Total 200 is less than two weeks away. From the tenor of previous year’s threads, I get the impression most of the board members with any interest in riding it have done it a few times and are not looking to do it again.

I signed up for the full 200 miles and was wondering; will anyone else will be out there?

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[Judd]

The 200k is tempting, but being signed in by 5:30 might be a deal breaker.

[consularrider]

I plan on doing 200 km that day, but in Kyiv.

[consularrider]

This word on Facebook from the Total 200

“We are sad to announce that Total 200 has been cancelled for 2016. The rider email that was just sent out is pasted below.
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Riders,
Due to circumstances beyond our control, we have made the decision to cancel Total 200 for 2016. We are an all-volunteer organization and some last-minute logistical issues arose that we just can’t overcome on short notice. Additionally, we were faced with a deficit of volunteers that spread our resources too thin to produce an event that achieves the quality that Total 200 has become known for.
In the coming days we will be refunding 100% of your entry fees via PayPal and mailing your event t-shirts to you. We know that you have trained hard for the ride and have certainly earned the right to proudly wear our shirt.
Despite the cancellation, Total 200 remains committed to our charity partner, Mundo Verde Public Charter School. In 2015 we were able to make a sizable monetary donation to the school. And this year we donated a Yuba cargo bike to the 2016 Mundo Verde Gala that was awarded to a great family without a car. They have already logged many miles on it commuting their two boys to school!
We apologize for the inconvenience of this announcement and hope that you understand the disappointment that the Total 200 team feels. The safety of our riders and the event are paramount and we feel we have made the difficult but necessary decision for this year.”

I think I will go ahead and try to get my 200 km in on Saturday anyway. https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/12573022

[AFHokie]

Thanks for posting, the email went to my junk mail. That would’ve been a little awkward when I showed up to an empty park at 5 am Saturday

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