I’m in for the full 200. Hozn has it about right, water stops 25-30 apart, I’d definitely use 2 bottles and put the mini pump in the jersey. Overall, its only the 1st and last 20 miles that are any kind of hilly. Once you are away from the beltway, it just sorts of rolls along gently, but there is *no* shade, no place to hide, from the sun. So, hydration will be important.
For anyone who is interested I’m off to explore a new route on Sunday in the name of training. Wheels up from Loudoun Co High school at 8:30. I’m looking at doing a variation of this. I’ll probably cut about 15 miles off by not going into Middleburg, and just head to Bluemont at Snickersville Turnpike. There should be water and food available in Bluemont, Shepardstown, Harpers Ferry, and Point of Rocks, so every 30 miles or so.
Please let me know if your interested. Contact me here or off line.
