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Number of years cycling experience?
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less than 1 year
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1 to 3 years
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3 years or more
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score
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| (2 points) |
(4 points) |
(6 points) |
______ |
Number of miles ridden last year?
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Less than 1,000
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1,000 to 3,000
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over 3,000
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Score
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| (2 points) |
(4 points) |
(6 points) |
______ |
Including cycling, time spent at
some type of aerobic exercise each week?
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less than 3 hours
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3 to 5 hours
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Over 5 hours
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Score
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| (2 points) |
(4 points) |
(6 points) |
______ |
Organized tours ridden last year?
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None
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1 to 3 tours
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Over 3 tours
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Score
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| (2 points) |
(4 points) |
(6 points) |
______ |
Time taken to complete your last century ride?
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10 hours +
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7 to 9 hours
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Less than 7 hours
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Score
|
| (2 points) |
(4 points) |
(6 points) |
______ |
Experience on tight, winding, descending roads?
Little experience and ...
not comfortable |
Occasional, but comfortable |
Regular experience...
no problem! |
Score
|
| (0 points) |
(6 points) |
(8 points) |
______ |
On-road safety and attitude with traffic?
| Traffic laws annoy me, and I'm out to prove my dominance over vehicular traffic |
I am willing to obey all cycling laws and regulations for conduct, and I will do whatever it takes to assure my own safety and maintain a good and reasonable traffic flow |
Score
|
| (0 points) |
(10 points) |
______ |
Attitude at the onset of adverse weather?
| I usually sit down to cry and immediately demand a SAG wagon |
I am prepared for a change of weather and will take cover until storm clouds pass |
Score
|
| (0 points) |
(10 points) |
______ |
Sense of adventure?
| I am boring, dogmatic, demanding and high-strung |
I accept the unusual as it arises. |
I seek out the unusual |
Score
|
| (0 points) |
(6 points) |
(8 points) |
______ |
Total Score ______
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Points Assessment
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| Less than 44 points: |
This is probably not the tour for you due to the demands of the terrain and mileage each day. Please call our office at
800-795-0898 for other touring options.
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| 44 to 50 points: |
You will work hard, and some of the days may be long and tough, but you will enjoy the tour for its spectacular scenery and adventure. Make sure you establish an effective training schedule to increase your aerobic capacity and to maintain a good level of overall fitness and strength.
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| 50 or more points: |
You will have the time of your life! You will be able to ride as hard as you wish, including any extra miles, plus more cycling during the "Option Day."
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your overall preparedness and experience has much to do with how well you enjoy your vacation. You needn't be a professional athlete or a bike racer to complete this tour, BUT you need to be prepared. Our sag/sweep support is designed for those who can't continue the ride or are having mechanical difficulty, and need a lift. It is not a daily course shuttle service. The following questionnaire is designed to be a fun and a cursory way to evaluate, for yourself, whether you will realistically be prepared for the challenges of this tour. Have fun and please be honest. This evaluation is for your own use. Please do not send it to our office with your registration
