✨ Support these videos and join as a member ✨ Today’s podcast features my good friend and man I consider the big brother I never had, Dana Ernst. We’re both attempting the Verde Valley Randonneé, a 250 mile/400 km mixed terrain ramble through the Verde Valley and Northern Arizona. In today’s episode, we’re going to take a deep dive into the VVR, looking at what we’ve learned from our past finishes, general strategy, and answer some questions we’ve received from fans. ---------------- http://danaernst.com/VerdeValleyRandonnee/ ---------------- Amazing Products/Companies I Use Squirrel's Nut Butter - https://squirrelsnutbutter.com; Use code "Timberfriends" for 10% off! @squirrelsnutbutter6307  Kahtoola - https://kahtoola.com @kahtoola Dispersed Bikepacking Gear - https://Dispersed.bike @dispersed.bikepacking  ---------------- Interested in sponsoring or advertising on the podcast? Contact me at: [email protected] ---------------- (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:58) Amazing Company & Product: Squirrel's Nut Butter (00:01:41) Amazing Company & Product: Kahtoola (00:02:04) Amazing Company & Product: Dispersed Bikepacking Gear (00:02:40) Different Ways You Can Support This Podcast (00:04:04) Podcast Intro (00:04:37) Verde Valley Randonneé Naming and Origins; Brevet Events (00:11:31) RUSA Permanents; VVR Attempts; Designated Photo Stops (00:14:52) Route Overview; Website; Instagram (00:17:44) Dylan's Last Attempt Getting Derailed (00:24:47) The Climb Into Jerome; Death Mud Potential; Least Favorite Part of Route (00:29:21) Mingus Mountain Ascent and Descent Into Cherry Road (00:32:07) Sleep Depravation and Forgetting Parts of The Route; More Mingus (00:34:47) How Does VVR Compare to Other Randonneuring Events? Descending Through Cherry To Camp Verde (00:38:46) Camp Verde Services and Resupply; McDonalds and Food Shame; Filibertos (00:43:07) Dana's Intention For Creating the Route; Hotel Availability; Jerome (00:47:13) Ascending from Camp Verde To Stoneman Lake; Logging Trucks; Magical Moments At Stoneman Lake (00:54:41) Dana's Last VVR Experience; Fastest Time and Wasting Time (00:59:17) Cool Stops in Jerome - Flat Iron Cafe and Haunted Hamburger (01:00:37) What's Dana's Biggest Change in Body, Strategy or Bike; Climbing and Descending; Grouping Up (01:05:58) Goal Time and Recalibrating Expectations Because of Injuries; Controlling Oneself and Not Overdoing; Being Disciplined in Training; Purpose (01:10:43) Getting Overwhelmed By Longer Events; Sleep Depravation; Hallucinations (01:18:27) Navigation and Tech on Bike; Watching Heart Rates and Power Meters; Radar and Safety with Cars (01:28:33) Listening To Music or Podcasts; Using Music as a Boost; Trainer Riding; To Do Lists; Hiking The Grand Canyon (01:36:50) Fan Questions: Whats the Best Tire Selection? (01:40:25) Fan Questions: Any Hike A Bike Sections? (01:41:24) Fan Questions: Any Washboard Roads and Suspension Required? (01:42:22) Fan Questions: Is 5 Liters of Water Enough? (01:46:28) Fan Questions: How Much Food To Carry and Are Town Stops Enough? (01:51:38) Fan Questions: Any Nighttime Riding and Sketchy Sections? (01:53:58) Fan Questions: What is the Best Time of Year to Ride? (01:56:38) Closing ---------------- #endurance #enduranceracing #enduranceathlete #endurancesports #adventure #randonnee #brevet --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-endurance-studio/support