Healdsburg Harvest Century - 7/21/07

[snapdragen]

The entry fee has gone up - it's now $59 if you pay before June 22, otherwise it's $79 :eek:

[SadieKate]

Links for those who want to know more

http://www.healdsburg.org/hbg_chamber/chamber/bike_tour/bike_tour.asp
http://www.healdsburg.org/PDFs/2007%20Bike%20Tour%20Application.pdf

[tprevost]

The entry fee has gone up - it's now $59 if you pay before June 22, otherwise it's $79 :eek:

I'm registered and have hotel reservations in Santa Rosa at the holiday inn express :p

[jobob]

Likewise ! :)

[snapdragen]

Me three! :cool:

[tprevost]

Me three! :cool:

Yippee!!!!!! :p

[tprevost]

Likewise ! :)

YEAH!!!!! :D

[Chile Pepper]

I've signed up, too! I'll be visiting my mom in Napa in July, so I'm timing the visit to include the ride. Is anyone familiar with the route? I've seen the ride described as fairly flat, and the ride page describes it as moderately challenging. What's the route?

[jobob]

We had a pretty lengthy discussion about the ride last year. Do a search on Healdsburg Harvest and you shall see.

[Chile Pepper]

Thanks! It looks like Chalk Hill is the only real climb, otherwise flats and rollers. Is that about right?

[snapdragen]

Thanks! It looks like Chalk Hill is the only real climb, otherwise flats and rollers. Is that about right?

Flats and rollers if your in shape, if you're like me - they're all lung busters...:rolleyes:

[michelem]

Hmmm . . . I just might try this one!

[tprevost]

Hmmm . . . I just might try this one!

you definately should! Its a fabulous ride... I started doing this ride in the early 90's and LOVE it!!!!

[jobob]

Chalk Hill wasn't steep, just a bit on the long side. It's one of those relax, gear down, keep breathing, take your time, relax (did I already say that? oh) and you'll eventually get to the top kind of hills.

And last year there was a rest stop at the top with volunteers cheering on the riders, which was really nice.

[maillotpois]

It's the week after Death Ride and the PP will be at camp so I think we may actualy be taking a (wait for it)... vacation! Otherwise, I'll be there even if I miss the registration and go self-supported.

[bikerz]

I'm signed up for the metric...

[jobob]

beating SK to the inevitable question

So Z, anyword on new bike??? :D

- jo "PITA in training" bob :cool:

[bikerz]

The new bike frame lands at my LBS on THURSDAY!!! :) :) :)

I'll put a separate thread up detailing my component choices as soon as I get the final list from Chris - hopefully later today...

How excited am I???

[bikerz]

hey, do you all have reservations yet? if so, where?

[SadieKate]

beating SK to the inevitable question

So Z, anyword on new bike??? :D

- jo "PITA in training" bob :cool:Heh, heh. My post was at 11:49 on the Holstein thread.

I may not be doing a double, but I can still post and post and post and . . . . procrastinate.:rolleyes:

[jobob]

hey, go you all have reservations yet? if so, where?
Funny you should ask, I made a reservation earlier this morning, just for Friday night.

The HI Express in Santa Rosa appears to be nearly filled up, when I checked the website this morning they only had some "smoking" rooms available (insert bad pun here). So I made a reservation at the Ramada Inn next door.

That said, sometimes rooms become available at the HI Express. When we checked in for the WCC, I asked if they were filled up and the woman at the front desk said "not quite".

pssst ... Dinner Friday evening at the Puerto Vallarta restaurant just down the road?
But just remember, what goes on in Santa Rosa does not necessarily stay in Santa Rosa. :cool:

[melissam]

I'm signed up for the 60 mile ride. I've heard lots of great things about this ride, so I'm really looking forward to it.

[bikerz]

Ok - got a room at the Ramada Inn for Friday night also! :)

[snapdragen]

I'm at HI Express in Santa Rosa -- snap "anal retentive" dragen made her rezzy a month or so ago. :o

[jobob]

Well, we'll be across the Starbux parking lot from you.
And staggering distance from the Mexican restaurant. Mmm, margaritas

[maillotpois]

I'm bored. There are no cow pithing posts in this thread.....


yawn...

[jobob]

I imagine someone will come up with something just as compelling.

:rolleyes:

[SadieKate]

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b310/SadieKate/Cowhorn.jpg

[snapdragen]

Flying moos

[roguedog]

alright guys. i'm a sucker. i just paid up....now gotta find a room...

also.. should i do the holstein?

all these decisions..

[jobob]

What, you're looking for permission?? Okay, you should do the Holstein. Make it so. :D

[roguedog]

hey, why are you guys staying in santa rosa? for the life of me i can't find the route for this ride so don't know where is closer to the start...

help?

i think 8 days away from civilization has hindered my internet skills or something.. can't find the info.

oh.. the holstein looks like fun but now cycling is starting to be more expensive than golf with staying overnight and the reg fees! oh.. that was me talking to myself. kinda funny that i actually "said that out loud." :rolleyes:

[jobob]

look at posts 21, 23 and 24 above

oops, and post 3 as well.

[aka_kim]

I'm signed up too. And staying at the Ramada. And I prefer margaritas on the rocks before a ride.

[jobob]

The Puerto Vallarta does a nice margarita on the rocks, with lots of electrolyes around the rim of the glass. :cool:

[snapdragen]

Well, looks like I'm out for this one too gang. Dr I saw today says it will be at least six weeks before my arms feel better. Good news is, at least I have a diagnosis. Tendonitis in both forearms and wrists. :eek: Never let it be said I do things in a small way.

I will probably still come up for the pre-ride dinner Friday, if it's still on. Anyone else not planning to ride is welcome to join me Saturday. I'm thinking of wandering Healdsburg (Farmer's market is that day - Yucatan Tamales!!!!) and probably visiting my favorite winery.

[jobob]

Waaa ! :(

Well, the most important thing is for you to get better!


I will probably still come up for the pre-ride dinner Friday, if it's still on.

But of course. Margaritas and whatever. What's not to like? :cool:

[snapdragen]

Posted this pic in one of the drifts - do these braces make my butt look fat?:rolleyes: :D

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h181/snapdragen/8156df39.jpg

[roguedog]

Awww.. snap.. that's really too bad. I hope you get better? What helps tendonitis? Just non use?

[aka_kim]

Hope you can still lift a margarita glass (or two, or so) with those braces on :p. Hope you heal quickly. Ya know, what you need is a unicycle!!!

[snapdragen]

Thank goodness I only have to wear them when I'm working - so there is no danger of spilled margs......:p

Rogue - I'll be going in for physical therapy along with the lovely braces.

[Jones]

You can always use a straw, anything to help the healing process:p
Jones

[crumpincommuter]

Just came back from Healdsburg and hooked up with a great rental at Wine Country Bikes, http://www.winecountrybikes.com/.

Since I was out on my own I was looking for a good route that would offer the best ride and best views. Heather @ WCB, offered a cue sheet that incorporated much of the Harvest Ride route-- you ladies are in for a great day!

Already contemplating how I can arrange a trip out there which would coincide with next year's ride.

Enjoy a margarita or 2 for me too!

[maillotpois]

Hey Snap - those are very slimming!! Black, don'tcha know!! :D

Sorry you can't ride. :mad:

I am still not sure where we'll be the 21st, but I expect we'll be back from our post DR mini vacation. If we're around, I may come up for the margs and possibly to ride my bike, so I am following this thread. Stalking it, even.

[Deanna]

I"ll be around for the margaritas! The 21st is a time trial my husband and I put on up Pine Flat Road (info here: http://www.sonic.net/~douglasi/bike/pineflat.html or here http://www.srcc.com/current/rl.html). He leads the ride, I do the timing and drive SAG, but may be able to ride along the HH route afterwards.

Does anybody happen to remember the HH route - I'd like the tt riders to be aware of the additional riders.

[jobob]

I have my route sheet somewhere ... I'll see if I can dig it up and scan it for you. It would have to be next week though.

[Deanna]

That would be awesome! Thanks.

[maillotpois]

Wow, Deanna, that TT looks amazing. Can anyone show up for it?

[bikerz]

Are we talking about a get-together meal before the ride, or one after? Or both? (I'd be up for both or either, of course!)

[Deanna]

Wow, Deanna, that TT looks amazing. Can anyone show up for it?

YES!!! It's an SRCC club ride. Non-club members sign a token waiver (insurance companies:rolleyes: ). It's free and casual, though a lot of the racers do show up. You do have to do that top part of Pine Flat.

To keep this from being complete thread drift, I'm good for a get together the PM before or the PM after the century.

[maillotpois]

Deanna - your PFC link says July 22, and Healdsburg is July 21.

:confused:

Am I missing something....? Shouldn't be any additional significant rider traffic due to the ride. And I've got something I am doing July 22, so I can't go if it is 7/22 :mad: - I may tell DH about the PFC though.

[Deanna]

oops, you're right. I had 21st in my head because that was the day we planned on doing it, but there was an SRCC calendar conflict.

[Running Mommy]

Just a heads up for those of you that have not gotten a room up there yet. The Vineman (Kona qualifier so it's sold out) triathlon is that weekend as well. I would imagine getting a room is going to be a bit hard- or pricey. Also keep in mind that the traffic will be NUTS that weekend with two events going on. OY!

[Deanna]

Yikes! Two big events. To those participating, please spread the word to your fellow riders who aren't as road savvy as us TE'rs to obey the rules of the road. Being on the board of the local coalition, I was recently made aware that after the last WCC (lots of pirate riders swelled the number of riders on the roads) some agencies are considering putting restrictions and requiring use permits (like they require for a PARADE:mad: ). Unfortunately, HHC is the first to get some heat about this (fortunately, they won't be able to change the regulations in time to derail the ride).

[roguedog]

Ya, there's also some hockey conference or something up there that weekend too...

[snapdragen]

Is it a bad thing that even though I'm not riding this year, I am sooo looking forward to this weekend away!

Who's staying where?

Who's staying over Friday and Saturday?

Do Margaritas and Ibuprofen mix?:rolleyes:

[tprevost]

Is it a bad thing that even though I'm not riding this year, I am sooo looking forward to this weekend away!

Who's staying where?

Who's staying over Friday and Saturday?

Do Margaritas and Ibuprofen mix?:rolleyes:

we're at the HIExpress Santa Rosa both Friday/Saturday nights.... can do after ride dinner but will probably get up there too late for friday night :o

[bikerz]

We're at the Ramada Santa Rosa (same place as Jobob) for Friday and Saturday nights. The plan is to get there Friday at about 3 pm, before traffic gets too nasty.

Any plans in the works yet for gatherings before and/or after the ride?

And Snap, in my experience, Ibuprofen and Margaritas definitely mix! :p

[Deanna]

Not that you all who are riding will want to do either of these before a big ride, but there's a couple of fun things going on up in this area Friday evening that I'm considering:

1. A flat, casual time trial: http://www.winecountrytimetrial.com/
2. My husbands band is playing in Healdsburg: http://www.pulsators.com/

[jobob]

I'm not sure when the LeeBob and I will make it up there - probably early evening.

Would 7 pm be too late for dinner?

I was thinking of maybe the Puerto Vallarta again, home of the infamous "what happens in Santa Rosa does not necessarily stay in Santa Rosa" Cinco de Mayo celebration. :cool: It has the advantages of (a) good food, (b) great margaritas, and (c) really close to the Ramada/HI Express.

But I'd be open to other suggetions as well. There's a nice little Italian restaurant called Lo Coco's in the Historic Railroad district downtown, but the last time LB and I went there it was really noisy and crowded and service took FOR-EVER. I think it's become a victim of it's own success. :(

What do the rest of you think?

- Jo.

[Deanna]

If you want Italian, I'd HIGHLY recommend Riviera Ristorante:

http://www.yelp.com/biz/246hdJAy3t2DHfz_9nihUg

The owners are all cyclists and they have some nice cycling memorabilia on the walls along the way to the bathrooms.

[bikerz]

I don't think 7 pm is too late, and either Mexican or Italian would be fine with me. :)

Maybe we could do the Italian place Deanna recommends for Friday dinner, and hit the infamous Puerta Vallarta for an early dinner or late lunch on Saturday after the ride?

(The Fun Factor involving Margaritas seem a little higher post-ride than pre-ride to me!)

Snap? Any thoughts?

Anyone else want to chime in?

[jobob]

That would be great, Z ! Riviera at 7:00 ?

- Jo.

[bikerz]

Great! Sounds like the four of us for sure. Anyone else?

I can call and ask about reservations tomorrow once we have a head count.

[aka_kim]

I'm staying at the Ramada on Friday night. I'd like to join you all for dinner at the Riviera too...

[bikerz]

Terrific! That's five, and my new Seven makes it an even six at the table! (Just kidding - it's a young bike and needs its beauty rest - it will already be asleep in the hotel room)

No word from Snap...

[snapdragen]

I'm not going to make it this weekend -- stuff happened.

Y'all have a great time - and don't forget the ride reports.

[maillotpois]

Have fun you guys!!!

[bikerz]

I'm not going to make it this weekend -- stuff happened.

Y'all have a great time - and don't forget the ride reports.

Bummer, Snap! :(

So unless I hear from anyone else in the next few hours, I'll make reservations for 5 at Riviera Ristorante at 7:pm.

[bikerz]

Check!

Reservations for 5 made at Riviera Ristorante at 7 pm tonight under my name ("Ann" that is, not "BikerZ" :) )

[jobob]

Thanks Z ! (er, Ann)

[yellow]

Report? Or are you all still recovering from the standard Santa Rosa post-ride dinner? :p

[Foothillgirl]

I did the ride and now its my favorite. Yes Chalk Hill was long but overall the ride was very enjoyable-:D hard not to stop a one of the numerous winery's tasting rooms!! What a beautiful ride-Ill do it again next year.

[SadieKate]

Report? Or are you all still recovering from the standard Santa Rosa post-ride dinner? :pDo you think they're adhering to the Code of Silence: "What happens in Santa Rosa stays in Santa Rosa?"