Wine Country Century 5/5/07

[SadieKate]

I'm such a glutton for punishment that I just signed up for the 200k again. Bubba also.

http://www.srcc.com/wcc.html

Deanna, are you volunteering again? Maybe I can time it so I actually see you.

[snapdragen]

Is this the one I slept through? ;)

[SadieKate]

I think you went to a dog parade instead.

[yellow]

Signed up for the 35 miler. :D

Just kidding! Signed up for the whole she-bang (200 K) because someone told me that it's one of the prettiest rides she's ever done.

Guess this means I'll be making a road trip!

[yellow]

Is this the one I slept through? ;)

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showpost.php?p=74182&postcount=119

You overslept but had a grand time at the canine carnival!

[SadieKate]

Yippeeeeee! Now if we can just find a good alarm clock for Miss Snap.

[snapdragen]

Damn. Guess I should sign up for this too.....if only to attempt a meeting of the famous Yellow.:cool:

Done.

I'd better get on my bike soon......

[jobob]

Darn tootin', sweetie! :)

[Veronica]

T & V are signed up. :D

V.

[snapdragen]

Hmmmm. Any chance we could organize an after ride dinner or something? Or are you all headed home after the ride?

[Deanna]

I will be volunteering--they started beating the drums in January. I'll probably be at one of the rest stops (likely Wohler Bridge) this year, or, possibly as a course host--then I could be out there riding.

[maillotpois]

We're in! Great ride.

Glad that Yellow's making the trek - how very cool!!

[bikerz]

Are all of you guys doing the 200k? Anyone interested in the metric?

[aka_kim]

I was interested in the 100k, but I signed up for the Grizzly Peak Century (first loop) instead.

[LL_Super_D]

I've crazily signed myself up for the full century (my very first... if I finish it that is :p )

[snapdragen]

I signed up for the metric - always subject to change to the even shorter route, depending on my fitness level at the time.:cool:

[Veronica]

Join the TE girls hill climbing club snap. We'll get you in shape and you'll have fun. Jo, SK and Kim are always fun to hang with. MP too when she deigns to join us. :D

V.

[bikerz]

I'll ride with you, Snap!

I'm hoping melissam will go, and my friends Mary and Nicole too. Looks like fun!

So far it's been mostly trainer miles for me this year, except for a few saddle break-in rides. It's all about the saddle for me on a metric - I'm trying out a Brooks now, and I might get my butt onto the Selle An-Atomica and give that a try.

[jobob]

Z, I've heard lots of raves for the Selle An-Atomica, you should give it a try !


I signed Lee & me up for the 200K, but it sounds like Lee is going to opt for the 100 mi or the metric instead. He's having second thoughts about this long-distance thing...

[snapdragen]

Join the TE girls hill climbing club snap. We'll get you in shape and you'll have fun. Jo, SK and Kim are always fun to hang with. MP too when she deigns to join us. :D

V.

Right now I need to get my base built...again. I'm sure my average speed is somewhere around 10 mph, on the flats! I can't keep up with you guys!


I'll ride with you, Snap!

I'm hoping melissam will go, and my friends Mary and Nicole too. Looks like fun!

So far it's been mostly trainer miles for me this year, except for a few saddle break-in rides. It's all about the saddle for me on a metric - I'm trying out a Brooks now, and I might get my butt onto the Selle An-Atomica and give that a try.

Where is melissam? She should sign up.

Hopefully I'll have my bike rehabbed (new bars, brakes, shifters...) by the time this rolls around. Maybe I'll think about saddles then. The Selle An Atomica looks interesting.

[Veronica]

Right now I need to get my base built...again. I'm sure my average speed is somewhere around 10 mph, on the flats! I can't keep up with you guys!


Speed doesn't matter. It's about the company.

V.

[maillotpois]

Yay! I am so glad Z and Snap are doing this!

No more doggie parades!!! (Well, I'm sure that was fun, but seriously.)

[melissam]

I'll ride with you, Snap!

I'm hoping melissam will go, and my friends Mary and Nicole too. Looks like fun!




Where is melissam? She should sign up.


Ayeeeee!!! I have fallen to peer pressure and am signing up. After all, who am I to go against Snap's recommendation and dash BikerZ's hopes?! :)

-- Melissa (Hill Slug?! Pshaw! I'm going to be the first-ever Flat Slug!)

PS I have it on good authority that BikerZ will be auditioning the Selle An Atomica within the next week or so.

[jobob]

:cool: excellent

[slinkedog]

Hmmmmmmmmmmm... maybe I can do the 37 miler. We'll see!

[Trekhawk]

I would love to come ride this with you all but being about 3 hours from home it will be a long day. After April's ride schedule I think I need to save up some babysitting points with my husband for LRRH.;)

[whippetgirl]

I registered for the 100K last night and today there are no more entries left. I have a cycling friend who would like to register. Does this event allow other riders to buy an entry from someone who cannot participate?
What would be the best way to try to get waiting list info, etc?
Thanks for your help and info!

[SadieKate]

Hmmmm. Any chance we could organize an after ride dinner or something? Or are you all headed home after the ride?BTW, yes.

As far as I know the whole Davis/Sacramento/Placerville crowd is staying Saturday night. We want a leisurely, touristy and lazy Sunday.

[Deanna]

The ride sold out at 11:30 last night. Whippetgirl, you may have been the last registrant. I would send an email through the SRCC page about somebody taking over a registration. I believe it's been done, but I'm not sure of the procedure.

I'll be at check-in Friday night and then at the SoCo Bike Coalition table at the finish (probably all day). Stop by and say hello!

[maillotpois]

Is the entire ride sold out - including the 200k? (I am registered, but just want to make sure I know in case someone asks.)

[Deanna]

Yes, completely closed. The email went out this morning that it's the earliest we ever reached our size limit.

[yellow]

Bump.

OK, who is signed up for what?

Since I haven't been riding much, I'm thinking I'll probably do SK's modified route or the 100 k or something other than the 200k. I seriously doubt I could make the whole 200k, even if I quit running right now and do nothing but ride between now and May 5. Here's (http://trail.motionbased.com/trail/activity/2470202) the longest ride I've done to date, completed today (I don't know if you have to be registered at MotionBased to see the link or not. Also, I obviously don't have my HR zones programmed correctly...I think I should be dead if I was actually in Zone 4 for that long). Those jokesters at the bike shop told me I had a 27 in the back (this is a new bike, for those of you that don't know) and when I got home I looked closely...it's a *%$@*^$ 25, not a 27. :mad: Between that and running (9.4 miles) yesterday, my legs are beat.

I am definitely getting a 27 for the ride. Maybe even something bigger if we can do it with the RD that I have.

I'm looking forward to the road trip and to seeing everyone (and meeting new people)!

[jobob]

I'm signed up for the 200K but depending on how it goes, I might opt for the bailout, which I gather would make it a century. Or, if I'm going so slow that they boot my sorry butt onto the century course at the Alexander Valley/Dutcher Creek turnoff...

Lee's still getting over the lung crud thing he has going :( so he might do the metric instead.

[SadieKate]

Jobob, you are completely compable of making the Dutcher Creek turnoff. Period. Kwicher sandbagging.

Yellow, I'm hanging with you whatever you want to do. Lower elevation may help a bit (though not the tookas). The first half of the 200k is the must do part. Besides, there will be more bons-bons for the early finishers.:p

[snapdragen]

//in singsong voice

I'm doing the bunny ride! :D ;)

//end singsong voice

[yellow]

//in singsong voice

I'm doing the bunny ride! :D ;)

//end singsong voice

WTF is the "bunny ride"??? :p

SK, I for sure want to start out on the 200k route. Who knows. Maybe the new liquid iron supplement I'm taking will make me superwoman and I'll want to do the whole 200k.

Good news: I went by the bike shop today and gave them he** about my cassette. They claimed they never told me there was a 27 back there cuz Campy don't make no Veloce 12-27...a 12-26 or a 13-29. So on Wednesday I'm going in to the shop and we're building a 12-29. :D That makes me feel a little better, anyway.

BTW, I had to WATER THE GARDEN today, while you Kalifornians got dumped on. The poor rhubarb was all wilty. Having to water in April is just wrong.

[SadieKate]

Bunny ride? Big fluffy clouds? Carrot fields forever? A briar patch?

All I need is superironwoman from high elevation to chase over Coleman. I think I'll carry the bon-bons.

[snapdragen]

Bunny Ride = Shortest possible route. In this case I think it's 35 miles. ;)

[maillotpois]

I am doing the 200k; I hope I see bunnies and I'd like some of that liquid superwoman iron supplement, please.

[Deanna]

I'm signed up for the 200K but depending on how it goes, I might opt for the bailout, which I gather would make it a century. Or, if I'm going so slow that they boot my sorry butt onto the century course at the Alexander Valley/Dutcher Creek turnoff...

Lee's still getting over the lung crud thing he has going :( so he might do the metric instead.

By this point in the 200K , you've done most of the extra miles--they get added on during the ride over Coleman to the coast. If you make it to Dutcher Creek, you might as well stay the course.
:)

[jobob]

Ah, if I make it to Dutcher Creek. Here's hoping. :)

[maillotpois]

Well the whole Dutcher Creek thing is overrated. So if you do the 200k course up to lunch then you've done the whole best part of the ride and if you don't make the cut off because you faff too long at lunch then it's no biggie. ;)

[SadieKate]

Ditto. The whole point of signing up for the 200k is just for route of the first 100 which isn't on any of the other loops. The last hunnerd is pretty much just boring all regular hum-drum wine country :p and you already saw it last year on the metric route.

[jobob]

That's the plan. :cool:

[Trekhawk]

Have fun guys, sounds like a nice ride. My little ones are doing a kids fun run that day so I will be the running sag. I look forward to seeing some of your pics.:)

[maillotpois]

Bump a bit - roll call:

What distance are you riding?

What time are you planning on starting?

What are you wearing?

Are you sticking around for the great BBQ after the ride?

Add any question you believe relevant....

[SadieKate]

Me! Riding whatever ride Yellow is. How's that for definitive?

We're staying in Santa Rosa at the Comfort Inn both Friday and Saturday.

[maillotpois]

What distance are you riding? 200k

What time are you planning on starting? As early as we can - probably 7:30

What are you wearing? Probably Death Ride gear

Are you sticking around for the great BBQ after the ride? Heck yeah!

[jobob]

Where are you staying? LeeBob and I are staying Friday night at the HI Express in Santa Rosa. We plan to check in for the ride on Friday evening. Dinner plans, anyone? :cool:

What distance are you riding? We both registered for the 200K, but Lee is most likely riding the 100K, he's been riding very little lately. I don't think I'll be back up to snuff for the full 200K, but I'll be happy to tag along on at least the scenic part of it.

What time are you planning on starting? What MP said, as early as we can - probably 7:30

What are you wearing? Amici Veloci my ***, of course ! and Lee will probably be wearing green wool. :rolleyes:

Are you sticking around for the great BBQ after the ride? Duh, what do you think? :D (but of course)

[Veronica]

What distance are you riding? Don't know yet. Whatever Thom feels like.
What time are you planning on starting? Don't know, we're driving up Sat. morning.

What are you wearing? AV or Triple Crown. Haven't decided yet.

Are you sticking around for the great BBQ after the ride? Heck yeah

Clearly I know a lot. :p


V.

[maillotpois]

Jo - I think you need to bring your own beer as I recall....

[jobob]

I'll survive without. :)

[snapdragen]

What distance are you riding?
The shortest route possible - I am so going to die....

What time are you planning on starting
Depends on when jobob makes my wakeup call. :o

What are you wearing?
I think l'll ride nekkid.:eek: More than likely my AV jersey

Are you sticking around for the great BBQ after the ride?
Really depends on when I finish!

I'm at the Holiday Inn Express Friday and Saturday.

[yellow]

Me! Riding whatever ride Yellow is. How's that for definitive?

I'm optimistic about the ride, and as long as I don't hammer, I think (emphasize think) I could probably make the 200k. You might have to carry me around on Sunday, though. I'll need to put my tough girl attitude on.

I have no idea what I'll be wearing. Prolly my AV jersey. Sleeves or no sleeves?

I'll be "on vacation" so I'm going to try to make as few decisions as possible. I'm just gonna follow what everyone else does.

[Deanna]

I'll be at registration with the sponsoring club Friday night

I'll be at the SoCo Bike Coalition table the next morning, staring at some unholy hour (6AM :eek: I"m not even sure my alarm clock will set for that early)

I'll be free around 12:30, so you may see me out on the roads, not sure what I'll be wearing though.

[SadieKate]

Yellow's packing list
Both AV jerseys
Super girl iron supplement
Leave watch home

SK's to do list
Don't give yellow too many choices (like parenting a 2 year old)

Bubba's list
Carry Yellow out to the car Sunday morning

[melissam]

BikerZ and I are going to be there.

What distance are you riding? 35 miles. AKA the Bunny Ride. BikerZ's roommate will probably be joining us.

What time are you planning on starting? My goodness, I haven't thought that far ahead. According to the ride's website, we're supposed to get started between 9am and 10am. Of the 3 of us, BikerZ is the only morning person, so I'm guessing that we'll be starting closer to 10am than 9am.

What are you wearing? I have no idea what I'll be wearing -- I rarely know what I'm wearing to work when I get out of the shower on any given morning. If I had to guess, I'd say that BikerZ will be in AV wear. As for me, could be a jersey and tights, knickers, or shorts depending on the weather and how white my legs are.

Are you sticking around for the great BBQ after the ride?
Affirmative on that!

BikerZ and I are staying at the Holiday Inn Express in Windsor on Friday and Saturday.

Thanks to Deanna for the tip -- I'd tried Comfort Inn and Holiday Inn Express in Santa Rosa, but they were booked. Probably by my fellow cyclists. Hadn't thought of Windsor, though, and I didn't know about the freeway work.

[Deanna]

BikerZ and I are staying at the Quality Inn in Santa Rosa on Friday and Saturday. Unless, of course, I can find closer accommodations between now and then.

I would suggest seeing if you can get into the Comfort Inn (Cleveland Ave) or Holiday Inn Express (Hopper). Not only will you be closer, but cause of extensive freeway work, getting from the other end of town, even on a weekend, can be a trial. You might also consider the Holiday Inn Express in Windsor, it's north of the start, but traffic will be lighter.

There are a couple pricier ones on the north end of town also.

[melissam]

I would suggest seeing if you can get into the Comfort Inn (Cleveland Ave) or Holiday Inn Express (Hopper). Not only will you be closer, but cause of extensive freeway work, getting from the other end of town, even on a weekend, can be a trial. You might also consider the Holiday Inn Express in Windsor, it's north of the start, but traffic will be lighter.

There are a couple pricier ones on the north end of town also.

Thanks, Deanna! I had no idea about the freeway work. The Windsor HI Express is a little closer than the Quality Inn that I'd previously booked. We're planning to ride to and from the start/finish to add a little mileage to the Bunny Ride, but we probably don't want to add too much mileage after the Great BBQ. ;)

[Deanna]

Great! It's a lot easier to ride to the start from Windsor, and there are some great restaurants in the Windsor Town Green (a safe walk from the hotel).

[yellow]

I'll survive without. :)

No need to. Apparently Rod is coming equipped with plenty on NON-3.2 beer :D , just for after the ride. I'm wondering how my head will react to real beer, at near sea level, after riding all day. Should be interesting.

BTW, it sounds like I will hitch a ride with Rod Friday afternoon, so we'll need to plan a Friday evening dinner that extends long enough to pull in SK and Bubba when they make their fashionably late arrival in Santa Rosa.

[snapdragen]

Someplace with a bar? :eek: No, I have no plans to repeat the-night-before-cinderella dinner.:o

[jobob]

Someplace with a bar? :eek: No, I have no plans to repeat the-night-before-cinderella dinner.:o

heeheeheeheehee

[snapdragen]

heeheeheeheehee

Hey, I heard that!:p

[Deanna]

All of you doing the 200K are in for a treat this year. I just rode over Coleman Valley and it is gorgeous right now. Lush & green, lot of wildflower and happy cows. Hopefully the weather will be as nice next weekend!

If there's a gathering Friday night let me know. I'll be done with registration at 9. There's a great brew pub (good beer, good pizza) in Santa Rosa too.

[jobob]

There's a great brew pub (good beer, good pizza) in Santa Rosa too. My friend, you said the magic words !

:D

[jobob]

All of you doing the 200K are in for a treat this year. I just rode over Coleman Valley and it is gorgeous right now. Lush & green, lot of wildflower and happy cows. Hopefully the weather will be as nice next weekend Gaaah, bummer, this head cold set me back some and I really won't be up to a 200K next weekend. :(

Deanna, is there a way to follow the 200K route, but then divert off the route after Coleman Valley in a way to get in less than 100 miles - preferably closer to 60 or 70 ?

[Deanna]

Yes, there are two options. One is to stay on 116/River Road after turning off of Hwy 1. This will be flat and will take you directly to the the start/finish. A better route will take you by the Wohler Bridge rest stop. I can show you on a map Friday evening or Saturday AM. I'll also try to scan a map of the route and PM it to you next week.

[jobob]

Deanna, that would be great !

My email is jrp22 (at) pacbell . net

Thanks, - Jo.

[SadieKate]

BTW, it sounds like I will hitch a ride with Rod Friday afternoon, so we'll need to plan a Friday evening dinner that extends long enough to pull in SK and Bubba when they make their fashionably late arrival in Santa Rosa.Hey, don't leave me out of the plans! Sue F is picking up Bubba on her way over Friday eve. I have no idea about Cyndi as she is in Hawaii right now, but I'm footloose and fancy free all day Friday. As far as I know Cyndi's choices are 1) to go when we go, 2) go with SueF and Bill in the evening or 3) drive herself.

[maillotpois]

Gawd, after DMD, I'm ready for the bunny ride. Or the dog parade. I'm sure I'll feel better by Saturday, but I am mentally canceling or shortening ride plans right and left...

[SadieKate]

You ain't the only one.

One good thing at the SLO Wildflower. I got to meet tprevost over a Cosmo served in pint size Ball jelly jar. I did NOT slide under the table.

[tprevost]

You ain't the only one.

One good thing at the SLO Wildflower. I got to meet tprevost over a Cosmo served in pint size Ball jelly jar. I did NOT slide under the table.

Is that what that drink was???? (I'm so clueless, I woulda been under the table for sure after the first glass!) Did you finish all of the jar? :p

[jobob]

A Cosmo served in a pint-size jelly jar? Damn, you guys have all the fun! :cool:

[SadieKate]

Just about. I did it for jobob since she couldn't make it.;)

It was the Absolut Citron Cosmo special for the night. Tad sweet with the grenadine or whatever the red coloring was but after the ice started to melt it wasn't so syrupy. Actually, I think it helped settle my stomach.

Thank goodness Bubba sacrificed himself and saved me from the marachino cherry. Ewwww.

[SadieKate]

BTW, we ate at McClintock's, a very small chain of steakhouses down there. Excellent choice, Trac'.

[SadieKate]

So where's this brew pub, what's its name, who wants to go, etc. etc. etc.

Deanna says 6 or more folks for reservations. I 'spect we can drum up that many. Probably need to give them a call sooner rather than later.

First Wild A** Guesstimate
SK
Yellow
Rod
Rod's buddy
Jo
Lee
Snap
Melissam
BikerZ
LL Super D

Sue F and Bill won't be over until later, maybe with Cyndi in tow. MP, you and GP able to join us?

[Deanna]

I'm talking about the Russian River Brewing Co:

http://www.russianriverbrewing.com/pages/about.html

Mmmmmmm, Beer Bites (done in my best Homer Simpson donut reverie)

[SadieKate]

I just made reservations for 14 people at 7 pm Friday night so we can get the separate room.

Thanks, Deanna!

[melissam]

Thanks for making the reservations, SadieKate!

This sounds like a lot of fun. I'm not sure what time we'll be able to get there -- it all depends on how early I can get out of work.

We'll see ya there, one way or another!

-- Melissa

[SadieKate]

You really need a cuter avatar.:rolleyes:

[jobob]

Brilliant !! :D See you there.

[snapdragen]

It's not looking too good for me guys. I rode a short 10 miler today, my wrist and forearm are screaming.:mad:

We'll see how the rest of the week goes.

[LL_Super_D]

i hope the week goes better snap!

if it's not too late, please count me in for dinner sadiekate.

I've signed myself up for the 100 mi, but we'll see what happens on saturday:eek: . I'm staying at the Ramada Friday night. Doing the Friday night registration and plan to start riding as early as possible in the morning. Hopefully I'll finish in time for the bbq :o

[SadieKate]

Got you on the list.

[SadieKate]

Veronica, how about you two?

Anyone else I missed?

[bikerz]

I've emailed my roommate and her boyfriend to ask if they'd like to join us, and I'll let you know if they can.

This is gong to be fun!

[tprevost]

Just about. I did it for jobob since she couldn't make it.;)

It was the Absolut Citron Cosmo special for the night. Tad sweet with the grenadine or whatever the red coloring was but after the ice started to melt it wasn't so syrupy. Actually, I think it helped settle my stomach.

Thank goodness Bubba sacrificed himself and saved me from the marachino cherry. Ewwww.

I wanted that Marachino Cherry!!!! :p

[SadieKate]

I'll save the next one for you.:rolleyes:

[tprevost]

I'll save the next one for you.:rolleyes:

okay, I'll take it!!! :p

[Veronica]

Thom did something to his knee back before Party Pardee and it's not better yet. :( So I'm not sure we'll be there at all right now. Definitely not for dinner Friday night though.

V.

[SadieKate]

Friday dinner list as of this post

Confirmed
SK
Yellow
HotRod
Rod's buddy Brian
Jo
Lee
Melissam
BikerZ
LL Super D

TBD
Snap
Friends of BikerZ
Cyndi

[Veronica]

Thom and I aren't going to do the ride. Hope you all have fun!

V.

[SadieKate]

Is his knee getting better and just needs more time?

[Veronica]

It was getting better, but he was on his feet all day Saturday and it was swollen on Sunday. Monday he spent most of his day sitting down and it seemed better. We just want to get it healed before summer comes.

V.

[snapdragen]

I won't be going either - I'll be starting therapy with my CMT to get my arms taken care of.

[maillotpois]

Double - actually triple - bummer!

[snapdragen]

I'm bummed. I want to get this thing with my arms nipped in the bud, before I end up off the bike again.

[SadieKate]

Thom and I aren't going to do the ride. Hope you all have fun!

V.I just talked to Yellow who is in Reno. She said something along the lines of "Fine. So she doesn't want to see me when I've driven all the way from Yewtah." :)

[SadieKate]

Confirmed - 14
SK
Yellow
HotRod
Rod's buddy Brian
Maybe another friend of HotRod's
Jo
Lee
Melissam
BikerZ
LL Super D
Tenbrooks (from bikejournal)
Tenbrook's friend
Co-workerer of jobob's and a friend

TBD
Friends of BikerZ

Late appearances - maybe
Sue F
Bubba
Cyndi

[jobob]

I just talked to Yellow who is in Reno. Tell her to put a chip on number 22 for me ! :)

[bikerz]

SK - my friends will NOT be joining us for dinner.

And, depending of when we get off work and on the road, we might be in the "late appearance" category, but I'll confirm by cell phone on Friday afternoon.

I'm looking forward to seeing everyone!

[SadieKate]

Sounds good. Yellow and I are being foo-foo ladies of leisure in Sonoma tomorrow before we truck on over to Santa Rosa.

Her new bike is mighty purdy!

[yellow]

Tell her to put a chip on number 22 for me ! :)

Sorry, this chip is not a winner. Please play again!

Actually, no casino time for me. I spent about 2.5 hours at the Sierra Trading Post outlet, which can sometimes be a gamble as the prices often ring up for less that what they are marked. I want everyone to know that I RESISTED EVERY JACKET THAT PRESENTED ITSELF TO ME (and believe me, there were many). It's a good thing there isn't an outlet store in SLC. It's bad enough having the Patagucci outlet there. :rolleyes:

[jobob]

Oh well, better luck next time. Maybe I can talk Trekhawk into a very brief casino stop on our way across Nevada en route to SLC. heh heh heh.

Have fun foo-foo'ing tomorrow ! I'll try to pay Kim B. a visit sometime next month during my week off while LeeBob is galavanting across the state. My toenails are a dizz-aster. :p

And see you all tomorrow evening I hope!

[SadieKate]

The Thrill of Brazil is packed and ready for action.:D

[maillotpois]

As usual - GREAT RIDE!!

I'm sorry I didn't see more folks for longer than I did - and Deanna sorry I had to run after seeing you oh so briefly at the SCBC table!

We had a great ride - and I have to say OMG I have NEVER had a better bike ride rest stop sandwich than I had here. Seriously - avocado!! What's next? Bacon? You had a choice of bread, meat, condiments (including avocado) and it was made to order (quite quickly - no huge wait) right there for you. Yum!

The only slight downer is the little patch of poison oak I must have picked up while setting my bike up against the fence at the Coleman stop (I can think of no other time I went off the road all weekend). :rolleyes: Oh well. Small price to pay!

And for 5 of our TNT Death Ride team it was their longest ride ever. And they did great! Yay!


ETA: OH OH - I amost forgot - and I loved the warm tortillas and the cut up banana with PB on top of it at the Monte Rio stop. You could get SO fat on this ride!!! Good thing I'm a little fat already - it takes the pressure off! :D

[jobob]

ETA: OH OH - I amost forgot - and I loved the warm tortillas and the cut up banana with PB on top of it at the Monte Rio stop.

Mee too!

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k186/jobob22/WCC-05May2007/IMG_0062.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k186/jobob22/WCC-05May2007/IMG_0063.jpg

[jobob]

Fabulous ride!

I was nowhere near back in shape from my headcold that hung on for-ever, but I really wanted to ride at least the first part of the 200K route. I'd never been up Coleman Valley Rd before and I was told by many it was not to be missed.

It was a slog to get up to the ridge on CVR, with a couple of (thankfully brief) 20% sections. :eek: You know it's getting steep when you get the sensation that the front of your bike is about to tip up and over. gahhhh.

As I was plodding along on that last steep section I was muttering to myself This better be worth it!!. :p

But when I reached the top, these are the views I was rewarded with. Yeah, it was well worth it! :)

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k186/jobob22/WCC-05May2007/IMG_0032.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k186/jobob22/WCC-05May2007/IMG_0034.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k186/jobob22/WCC-05May2007/IMG_0053.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k186/jobob22/WCC-05May2007/IMG_0055.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k186/jobob22/WCC-05May2007/IMG_0061.jpg

[maillotpois]

Jo - thank you SO much for getting a pic of the fabulous banana chef!!!

[Deanna]

Thanks for posting your pictures! I did not know we had a banana chef in our midst!

[jobob]

Thanks for posting your pictures! I did not know we had a banana chef in our midst!
You mean he wasn't part of the organization??? :eek:
Oh-oh.

just kidding ...

[SadieKate]

:D

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b310/SadieKate/Rides%202007/IMG_0156.jpg

[melissam]

Deanna looks stunning in the Cuervo shirt! But I'll bet she wished the event took place in Vegas so her secret would still be safe.

[bikerz]

Those weren't margaritas!!! Those were the margarita Cliff Bloks (dissolved)!

[SadieKate]

Deanna looks stunning in the Cuervo shirt! But I'll bet she wished the event took place in Vegas so her secret would still be safe.Nice try.:rolleyes:

[jobob]

Special guest appearance by Karnac the Magnificent :cool:

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k186/jobob22/WCC-05May2007/IMG_0066.jpg

[bikerz]

Karnak the Magnificent! :D :D :D (Highlight of the evening!)

The only things I can add about the ride was that it was lots of fun, beautiful scenery, and I can't wait to get my new bike that fits!

... and the NorCal TE gang has the MOST fun!

[bikerz]

Deanna looks stunning in the Cuervo shirt! But I'll bet she wished the event took place in Vegas so her secret would still be safe.

Ahhh the (false) anonimity of the internet... ;)

[melissam]

Nice try.:rolleyes:

Curses, foiled again! :o

[jobob]

... and the NorCal TE gang has the MOST fun! But of course. :cool:

[kjay]

;) "Deanna," I remember you from the Cinderella dinner and am glad to see you here. You impressed me as a gal who always knows how to have fun.

[Deanna]

Thank you for defending my honor SK!

[melissam]

;) "Deanna," I remember you from the Cinderella dinner and am glad to see you here. You impressed me as a gal who always knows how to have fun.
(In deep-voiced Elvis imitation:) Thank you, thank you very much. :cool: kjay, it was nice to meet you at the pre-Cindy dinner too!


Thank you for defending my honor SK!
(In typical whiny voice:) Heeeeeyyyyy. What are you trying to say here?! ;) Seriously, though, thanks for the hotel recommendation. And please send thanks back to your cycling club for putting on such a great ride.

[yellow]

Ladies, thanks for such a fun time last weekend. I've been wanting to do the WCC for years but it just never happened...until this year. And being able to see old friends and meet new ones was the icing on the cake.

As I was driving back yesterday and today, I spent a lot of time in memory land and then in Deep Thought. I wish you weren't all so far away. Salt Lake is a nice place and I have met some really fantastic people, but I haven't laughed that much or felt like part of a group in quite some time. As I drove farther east I increasingly wondered how to fill the gap/space/whateveryou call it. I can be such a pain in the azz. Thanks for being such great friends!

Maybe next year I'll come and do the SLO wildflower. But only if you Kalifornia girls pay proper homage to the weather gods/goddesses!

[SadieKate]

22 days to go. Tomorrow it will be only be 21.

To tide you over: I feel pretty! Oh so pretty! Oh so . . . . etc., etc., etc.;)

[tprevost]

Maybe next year I'll come and do the SLO wildflower. But only if you Kalifornia girls pay proper homage to the weather gods/goddesses!

you can always come do Lighthouse in September... put on by the same club as Wildflower :p