Giro di Litchfield Q & A
Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at 12:53PM 
Many of you have been calling and emailing with questions about the 2nd Annual Giro di Litchfield. Here are some of the most common questions with answers, in order to help you.
Q: Is the GdL a race or a ride?
A: It's an organized ride, not a race. There is no timing, though you can try for KOMs along the course if you want.
Q: What if I get dropped from the group?
A: There will be ride leaders to shepherd riders and keep everyone together as much as possible.
Q: As the day warms up and I take off layers of clothing, can I leave them somewhere?
A: Yes. You can leave clothing at any of the feed zones, and everything will be driven back to the start/finish area for you to pick up.
Q: Can I register the morning of the ride?
A: Yes, but no later than 8:30AM since the ride starts at 9:00AM.
Q: Is there a carpool or caravan planned for the drive to Lake Waramaug?
A: Yes. A caravan will be departing Total Training & Endurance's back parking lot at 772 Post Road East in Westport at 7:00AM, it will then proceed to the commuter parking lot at Merritt Parkway exit 42, the caravan will depart the commuter lot at approximately 7:15AM.
Q: How long does it take to get to Lake Waramaug?
A: It depends on where you leave from, but from Westport/Weston area, just over an hour.
Q: What if it rains?
A: Rain date is the following Sunday, but only if constant heavy rain is forecast, not for light showers.
Q: Can I change into my kit there, or change out of it after the ride for the tailgate party?
A: Yes. There are eight changing rooms next to the parking area.
Q: What time does the ride start?
A: There will be 3 waves. 9AM: Riders going 80 miles and averaging about 15mph. 9:15: Riders going 80 miles and averaging about 17mph. 9:30: Riders going 80 miles and averaging about 19mph & riders going 45 miles.
Q: What kind of on-course support is there?
A: There will be 2 support cars with equipment and nutrition. There will be 3 food stops at approximately 20, 40, and 60 miles.
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