Anyone apply to and get lucky for the 200? I did, thinking that I wouldn't get picked as I was picked last year, and so back to KS again I go. This will be my last year though (never say never, I know). Going to spend my time and money closer to home or at other more pocket book friendly events.
If you unsure if you want to ride, I will take your opportunity and pay fees plus a premium.
Thanks but I wouldn't have applied if I wasn't wanting to go. I just didn't expect it. Last year I bought to bunch of swag and support and my theory was that if I wasn't picked they would loose a bunch of money. But this year I just applied for the entrance only. Still got picked. My goal this year is to beat the sun. I'm in much better shape right now as compared with last year so what the heck.
I woke up one morning and had an email about the lottery... I was confused as hell but figured my buddies signed me up as a joke. Nope, turns out I took a sleeping pill and registered without remembering it! Fortunately I didn’t get in as I have enough crazy things going on this year. I have a buddy who is trying to go back for his third time so I probably would have transferred to him. It sounds like there is a large contingent from West Michigan going as usual, including two in the XL
+/- 200 miles in one day is one thing, and a crazy thing at that, but the XL is a whole nother matter. I'm thinking that I'll likely settle back into the century distance rides as the norm. In fact I'm not even sure if I'll do C2C 200 this year. I might opt for the coast loop. Logistically speaking it works much better. I like finishing in the day light and you can go out and enjoy the after ride festivities. Last year when I finished DK 200 it was after 1 am. Emporia essentially rolled up and went to bed. I couldn't even get me free beer!
