New here and in Northern CA

[andtckrtoo]

Hi Ladies!

So excited to find this forum! I'm in the Bay Area and while I've been cycling for years, I just FINALLY purchased a new road bike that makes cycling distances a pleasure. I'm looking at all of the centuries in Sept and drooling, but while I did do the LiveStrong 50 miler in July, I don't think I'm quite ready for a century so soon. So that being said, are there any distance rides in October? It doesn't have to be a century - I'm just really looking for something to train for - I do better with a goal.

Any and all suggestions welcome!

[maillotpois]

go to bbcnet (I am not at a real computer or I would give you the link, but just google bbcnet and go to "ride date".) that's the comprehensive site for organized rides in CA.

I know Grizzly's in October and is a GREAT ride. a bit of a drive from where we are, though.

welcome to TE! nice dog. :)

[Trek420]

or here

www.velogirls.com/resources/centuries.php

and a hearty welcome to TE :D

[andtckrtoo]

Thanks Sarah and Trek!! I appreciate the help.

Sarah - the dog is Jimmy - he's my baby now that my real baby's are teenagers. ;) He's an Australian Shepherd and smarter than I am (which does not take much :p

[aka_kim]

Foxy's Fall Century (http://www.davisbikeclub.org/foxys/2008/index.htm) is in October. Both the metric and full centuries are nice rides, although the 100 miler is prettier.

[maillotpois]

Jimmy's a cutie pie.

Here's the link for the ride list with links to their sites: http://www.bbcnet.com/RideCalendar/RideListDate.asp

Foxy's covers some great terrain. I have never done the ride, but have ridden all over there and it is lovely.

[velogirl]

Hi Christine! Welcome to Northern CA. Definitely check out the Velo Girls ride calendar:

http://www.velogirls.com/calendar.php

You might also be interested in our email group:

http://www.yahoogroups.com/group/velogirls

We have 1,600 women cyclists from Northern CA on the email group and it's a great resource and a good way to find riding partners.

Lorri

[andtckrtoo]

Kim - Oooh, the Foxy looks fun! I'm trying to convince my cycling friend to join me. :P If she does, I'll go for the metric, if not, the century (she isn't as far along in training distance as I am). Thanks!

Sarah - thanks for the link! I'm getting more excited about riding again!

Lorri - I registered! Thanks for the info!