There are few rides during January that can get you close to 400 miles in 3 days. La Vuelta Puerto Rico delivers with tropical temperatures, perfectly planned days, a friendly atmosphere and miles that go straight to your quads...

We’re happy to annouce that Reach Above, on behalf of Total 200, made a $6,000 donation to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation for 2011. We could not have done it with the generous help of our volunteers and wonderful sponsors. We look forward to our continued support in 2012!

You’ve all been very patient - thanks for all the great feedback and praise. Early registration is now open so get in now!

Congratulations to all the raffle prize winners! And many thanks to our sponsors for providing some great prizes: Skuut Bikes, Hincapie Bike Jerseys, Amy Snyder’s book Hell on Two Wheels, and Road ID coupons. Most of the prizes have been mailed out- the rest to ship this week! And our lucky winners are: AJ Morrison, Anjali Bean, Brett Kaetzel, Bruce Nzerem, Colin Martin, Diane Wainwright, Emily Jacobs, Haley Carney, Howard Barr, Joe Lundberg, Joseph Kelly, Julie Serfass, Kristi Martin, Mary Beth Kvanli, Patrick Ryan, Patrick Serfass, Robin Feinman, Steve Hedger, Teresa Howard, and Tim Cripp.

Are you already looking to register for 2012? Make sure to get on our email list and you’ll be among the first to know when registration is open. If you’ve particiapted before and we have your latest info then you’re already on the list! 
Next year’s ride date is June 30, 2012.

How about those volunteers? Awesome. Can you believe how those crazy riders cranked out all those miles?  Amazing. Thank you and Congratulations!

This year we added the 200k option, reworked the route in some major ways, grew the event by more than 200%, and you all made it shine. The riders completed a combined 25,000+ miles — or the equivalent of more than one trip around the world! All in a single day. Thanks for all the kudos on Facebook, email and such- it really inspires us to keep making this great event even better. Yes, we do have a list of improvements already. And we look forward to having you join us next year! 

Make sure to mark June 30, 2012 for next year!

All riders should have received an email from us with the latest link to the Participant Guide and all the other goodies like cue sheets, maps, etc. Make sure to check it out before the ride (now would be a good time).

A week after the 200k scoute ride I got some dedicated souls to come out and ride the Total 200 route. We started at 6am just like we will on June 25th and quickly ticked off the first 50 miles before we stopped...

We’ve sent this email out to all our participants but just in case that got lost through the cracks- here it is again. We wanted to let you know we’ll be posting the participant guide soon, but much of that information is on our website.  Maps, cut-off times, logistics, support, etc.

We started at 6am for a dry run of the course.  It is a fast, rolling ride with many great two lane back roads and scenic views. The Chesapeake watershed farm lands form an amazing back drop to pass the miles quickly. It took us about six hours unsupported on a cool morning that warmed up as we finished. Can't wait for June 25th. Thanks to Chad, Marc and Paul for getting out and riding the 200k course today!

Today is the last day to register for this year’s event. Make to sure to register by midnight if you want to ride on June 25th.

We’ve posted the latest route information, map and overview. Check it out. GPS files and cue sheets coming soon. Check point times and the cut off schedule has also been updated.

Don’t wait too long! We’re a month out from clipping in and the event is over 90% SOLD OUT! So sign up now while there is still space available. The ride date is June 25, 2011. Look forward to seeing you all there.

Looking for a place to stay close to the ride start? Check out our host hotel - great location, an outdoor pool, and there’s a discount for Total 200 participants. Plus we'll guide you to the ride start. Book It Now! More info is posted on the “Hotel” page of our website.

We’ve set up a discussion board on our Facebook page to facilitate training groups. If you have a ride/group or are looking for one go ahead and post it there to join our “friends”! We already have some groups forming in Virginia, Maryland and DC. Here’s the direct link: http://www.facebook.com/board.php?uid=42221079593

Happy training- stay safe and ride strong.

The new “pro look” 2011 bike jersey design is ready for purchase from our gear shop. However, if you plan to register for the event and have not done so already, you can purchase your jersey at the same time in the registration process. Sizing information will be available soon in both of those areas. A big thanks goes out to Tim Cripps for another amazing design- one of a few options that made it hard to choose.

Early registration is good through February 14, so treat yourself now to some bike love. All 200 miles (or 200k) worth of fun. Prices are about to increase so now is your best chance. Early registration price is $99 ($79 for the 200k) versus $129 ($99 for the 200k) after February 14, 2011.

We’re happy to annouce our donation to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation for $5,450. We met with Will Baker, President of the organization, at the Philip Merrill Environmental Center, their amazing headquarters in Annapolis, MD. In design, construction, and operation, the building reflects their mission to protect and restore the Bay.

We're looking for videos some of you may have taken during the ride. If you have some footage and you want to share it please let us know. Use the contact form. Thanks!

We received a bunch of great feedback from our survey and we really appreciate it. Based on some of your suggestions we’ve added a 200 k ride option and we are making changes throughout our logistics and approach. As advertised, we randomly picked 10 survey respondents and are sending out some thank you gifts in the mail today. Thanks again! 

Winners: Julia Nagy, Dario Tirado, Paul DelVecchio, Hugh Harris, Ed Tignor, Joshua Williamson, Emily Armstrong, Jeff Horowitz, Dave Goch, and Eva Collins.

We are happy to announce the new web site launch for Total 200! This was long overdue and a lengthy process to get up and running at speed. Check out all the new photo galleries, blog features, and updated information.

Yes, we heard all your suggestions and we are wroking on the route details now. Those  details will be announced as soon as we have them but the route will share start/end location and many miles in between. Go ahead and sign up for this 200k option and share in the Total experience. More details coming soon.

The new ride date is June 25, 2011! Early registration and special pricing for returning riders and volunteers opens on November 8, 2010. Get signed up before the price goes up February 14, 2011.

PLEASE help us make improvements to TOTAL 200 and get a chance to win some GREAT PRIZES! Fill out a quick survey before October 15, 2010 and we'll put your name in a drawing for prizes such as Total 200 bike jerseys, Road ID gift certificates and more. We greatly appreciate all your help and look forward to another amazing year in 2011! Feel free to email us with any other comments not covered here.

Registration for 2011 will open this fall. Dates will be announced here soon. Early registration special pricing for returning riders and volunteers. If you've been involved we’ll let you know when it opens, otherwise email us to get on the list.

July 17, 2010: We had another amazing and brutally hot year. Congratulations to all the riders and huge thanks to our awesome volunteers and critical supporters! Photos from the ride are coming soon. Please purchase the DVD if you’re interested in getting the whole set from Kip Pierson Photography.