2nd annual Cinderella pre-ride carb load dinner

[Trek420]

Ok, the check is cashed; Spazz, Bikeless we're in.

Where do you gals want to meet for dinner?

for pictures of last years dinner check out

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=2382

[jobob]

Fuzio's in Dublin was good last year, how about that? :)

http://www.fuzio.com/Locations/restaurants.htm

This provides the phone number for the Dublin location.

[Melody]

I'm looking forward to dinner this year since I'll actually get to ride! WHEEE!

Now if only I can escape the Evil Camera(tm). ;)

Mel

[Bike Goddess]

Fuzio is fine, any other ideas? I'm thinking it would be nice if we could have a slightly different arrangement as the long table made it hard to converse with every one. Wasn't it kinda loud there? BG having senior moment here!

Anything in downtown Pleasanton?

[ride4ur_life]

Casa Orozco in downtown Livermore has great Mexican food..

[ride4ur_life]

Parking at the mall was a pain in the butt... sadiekate said that no one has volunteered to coordinate yet. I'd be willing to do so unless someone else has 2nd thoughts..

[Trek420]

thanks ride4ur_life who wrote "I'd be willing to do so unless someone else has 2nd thoughts.."

nothing much to it, just poll for ideas of where to go and make reservations! I take it the one requirement would be full bar. :cool: not that I drink anyway.

[Bike Goddess]

Actually drinking the night before a ride is NOT a good idea. Alcohol dehydrates you. We should be hydrating ladies! Let's drink AFTER the ride!!!!

BG- the Goddess Mom:eek: :eek: :eek:

[slinkedog]

I'd be more than happy to have a post-ride libation with anyone who is patient enought to wait for me to finish. :)

[Duck on Wheels]

So what time will pre-ride carb dinner be? I may also want to catch a benefit in Santa Rosa -- for a peace activist out-of-work after a car accident. Nina Gerber will be singing. But if that's evening I'll just have to send my regrets and a check. Gotta get down to Hayward by evening anyway, plan to spend the nite at Trek420's so as to make it to the Cindy on time. If that's OK with you, Trek?

[jobob]

Fuzio is fine, any other ideas? I'm thinking it would be nice if we could have a slightly different arrangement as the long table made it hard to converse with every one. What do you propose, considering the number of people who might be going to this dinner ?

[Trek420]

bikeless in WI plans to "spend the nite at Trek420's so as to make it to the Cindy on time. If that's OK with you, Trek?"

of course! Again, what's your usual pre-epic hike/orienteer/cc-ski breakfast?

[BikerDar]

Nina Gerber will be singing.

This is my first visit to this site and my first post to the board. I couldn't pass up a Nina Gerber reference!
She rocks doesn't she? :D Where's she playing??

[cindysue]

dar? Is that you my friend? or is this another Dar?

[Duck on Wheels]

bikeless in WI plans to "spend the nite at Trek420's so as to make it to the Cindy on time. If that's OK with you, Trek?"

of course! Again, what's your usual pre-epic hike/orienteer/cc-ski breakfast?

Oatmeal. But now that I'm on a low-fibre diet, I guess cream of wheat. I can bring my own if it's not something you want on hand. Otherwise, the breakfast of Vikings is bread with cheese and/or jam.

[Duck on Wheels]

This is my first visit to this site and my first post to the board. I couldn't pass up a Nina Gerber reference!
She rocks doesn't she? :D Where's she playing??

I don't know yet. A friend in Sebastopol is helping set up the benefit, so maybe there. The benefit is for some folks who live out in Bodega, though. Anyways, somewhere in west Sonoma county.

Oh, and Slinkedog? I bet you finish before me. Wait for me and go for a drink after? If I actually finish, I'll want to celebrate. :)

[snapdragen]

And you don't have to go far for the celebratory drink - they usually open the bar at Camp Parks.:D

[cindysue]

I'm on a low-fibre diet

fiber is good for you. Is this one of those crazy diets that is supposed to make you lose weight faster than say cutting excess calories and exercising more?

[cindysue]

And you don't have to go far for the celebratory drink - they usually open the bar at Camp Parks.:D

yes this is true - brilliant snap! Let's all meet at the camp parks bar!

and don't forget to stop by the LUNA tent and say hi. hmmm, maybe I'll stock lemon drop martinis behind the lunabars.....

[Trek420]

cindysue "Is this one of those crazy diets that is supposed to make you lose weight faster than say cutting excess calories and exercising more?"

nah, not a crazy diet, or fad, Bikeless has to go low fiber for medical reasons.

speaking of tents...is TE going to have a tent there this year? Admin? Anyone?

[cindysue]

sorry about that, open mouth insert foot. Not the first time - you'd think I'd learn by now........ :o

[cindysue]

speaking of tents...is TE going to have a tent there this year? Admin? Anyone?

ooohhh yes, please. I'd love some company.... I promise to be nice!

[Trek420]

cindysue "sorry about that, open mouth insert foot. Not the first time - you'd think I'd learn by now... :o"

that's ok. hey, feet are high protein :D :p :rolleyes:

[slinkedog]

Oh, and Slinkedog? I bet you finish before me. Wait for me and go for a drink after? If I actually finish, I'll want to celebrate. :)

Sounds good! Maybe we can just stay together the whole ride and finish together. I'm slow as molasses in January. I'm so good at getting dropped, I've made it an art form. Just FYI, there are a lot of nice calves in the cycling community out here in CA. :)

[Trek420]

slinkedog "Maybe we can just stay together the whole ride and finish together. I'm slow as molasses in January. I'm so good at getting dropped, I've made it an art form."

sounds like a plan

"Just FYI, there are a lot of nice calves in the cycling community out here in CA. :)"

ooh, forgot about the calves, yet another reason to like the Cindy. Now thinking about costume.

[Melody]

slinkedog "Maybe we can just stay together the whole ride and finish together. I'm slow as molasses in January. I'm so good at getting dropped, I've made it an art form."

sounds like a plan

So what constitutes slow anyway? DH is does his own ride after we ride together. My fast speed doesn't give him a workout at all. :rolleyes:

I'm definately up for the slow but steady. I'm stronger than last year but still not very strong. :/ I'm also on new meds (again - sigh) plus who knows what the nephrologist will put me on by that point. :/


"Just FYI, there are a lot of nice calves in the cycling community out here in CA. :)"

ooh, forgot about the calves, yet another reason to like the Cindy. Now thinking about costume.

Wait.. costume? Costume?! We're supposed to wear a costume? :eek:

Mel

[slinkedog]

I don't know exactly how you define slow. All I know is I'm always slower than everyone I ride with. Especially on hills. 5 - 8 mph on hills is about my average. I'd say I average anywhere from 12 - 15 mph on the flats without a tail or headwind. Does that help?

[Trek420]

Melody "Wait.. costume? Costume?! We're supposed to wear a costume? :eek:"

yes it's mandatory :cool: Just kidding Mel, lots of women wear costumes but it's not required. A helmet's the only thing required ... wait a minute, wait a minute, let's not go with that visual :eek: It's not clothing optional. ;) :rolleyes: :cool:

[slinkedog]

My daughter has a cool Cinderella tiara that I'm going to try to hijack the day of the ride. I just hope I don't break it. :)

[Melody]

I don't know exactly how you define slow. All I know is I'm always slower than everyone I ride with. Especially on hills. 5 - 8 mph on hills is about my average. I'd say I average anywhere from 12 - 15 mph on the flats without a tail or headwind. Does that help?

:) I think we're about the same speed. I can go a little faster on the flats but not always sustained (depends on how I feel that day). My speed on hills is essentially the same as yours though I know I'm getting faster. It used to be I'd have to stop on overpasses. :o Now I'm able to stand and power through them which definately used to not be the case.

So, I think we'll be able to keep the same pace and encourage each other. :)

Mel

[Melody]

Melody "Wait.. costume? Costume?! We're supposed to wear a costume? :eek:"

yes it's mandatory :cool: Just kidding Mel, lots of women wear costumes but it's not required. A helmet's the only thing required ... wait a minute, wait a minute, let's not go with that visual :eek: It's not clothing optional. ;) :rolleyes: :cool:

Oh dear. That Bob Roll commercial where he's on the trainer naked is coming to mind. :eek:


My daughter has a cool Cinderella tiara that I'm going to try to hijack the day of the ride. I just hope I don't break it.

Hrm. I still have my tiara from my wedding... :rolleyes: :D I could also get geared up in my Faire garb but the skirts would really get in the way. heh. Maybe I could just wear the tiara and my cloak? :D

Mel

[jobob]

Often riders will adorn their helmets with silk flowers or ribbons or other various and sundry frou-frou.

Another popular option has been known to attach a piece of lightweight netting or tule (sp?) to the back of your helmet for that lovely flowing veil effect, one benefit of which is that it makes it seem like you're going faster in photos :D

Tiaras are optional, but are always appreciated. Scepters are somewhat frowned upon for safety concerns, particularly if they were originally cattle prods.

[Veronica]

I was a PIRATE thank you. Mustache, sword and parrot. :D

V.

[SadieKate]

Can I use a javelin so long as I wear a tiara? It would only be aimed at car tires (and the 3-abreast tea parties).

[jobob]

Many things are forgiven if you wear a parrot or a tiara. Or both.

[Veronica]

Can I use a javelin so long as I wear a tiara? It would only be aimed at car tires (and the 3-abreast tea parties).


I'd be aiming the javelin at the groups that congregate after every intersection making it impossible to ride in the bike lane. One reason (out of many) that I will not do this ride again.

V.

[jobob]

And you don't have to go far for the celebratory drink - they usually open the bar at Camp Parks :D


yes this is true - brilliant snap! Let's all meet at the camp parks bar! Oh gee, meeting at a bar, I don't know about that ... :rolleyes:

LOL ! :D Couldn't keep a straight face ! :D

I think getting together after the ride for a recovery beverage is a super idea. There's always a tasty assortment of food-like items in the main building after the ride, and, like snap said, the bar on the other end of the building has been open in the past (we, um, know this from personal experience :o ). If I recall correctly they had soft drinks, as well as a good selection of beer.

[SadieKate]

I'd be aiming the javelin at the groups that congregate after every intersection making it impossible to ride in the bike lane. One reason (out of many) that I will not do this ride again.

V.And, the slowpokes who you've just squeezed past who insist on riding around everyone else to the front at each traffic light?

V, we are sound old and bitter.:o :rolleyes:

Truthfully though, for anyone who hasn't ridden this ride before, this ride probably has the highest percentage of inexperienced group cyclists of all I have ridden. Combine the high volume of riders with the traffic density -- please be very careful!

[BikerDar]

Weather for this weekend 2/11 is supposed to be GREAT!
Can't wait to climb Pig Farm!

[bikerz]

Count me in for the dinner - sounds fun, and adult beverages after sounds fun too - if I'm still standing!

[Veronica]

No we're not old and bitter. :D

V.

[SadieKate]

Is that:

1) We are not old and bitter

or

2) We are not old and bitter.

[Veronica]

LOL - for myself #1. For you - oh I guess #1. :) Someday I'll be your age and you can't be old because I'll be old when I get there. Bitter - nah. You're too sweet. I like my hat.

V.

[snapdragen]

Truthfully though, for anyone who hasn't ridden this ride before, this ride probably has the highest percentage of inexperienced group cyclists of all I have ridden. Combine the high volume of riders with the traffic density -- please be very careful!

Amen sister sadie!

[Adventure Girl]

Is that:

1) We are not old and bitter

or

2) We are not old and bitter.This is the best post of the year!:D

[ride4ur_life]

well I think we (party of 5) are going to head to Casa Orozco in Livermore.. They have mucho bueno food, libations (I'll stick to iced tea till after the ride), music and really nice atmosphere.. anyone want to join us, just let me know and how many..
costumes, we are going for the tiara's again with tulle(net).. maybe a neon color t-shirt or something with holograms like my helmet cover.. ~~giggles~~

[SadieKate]

Aw, gosh thanks, ma'am. ;)

[SadieKate]

ride4ur_life, you keep popping up only at tiara time. Where you been???

[bikerz]

Is that:

1) We are not old and bitter

or

2) We are not old and bitter.
You guys are cracking me up today - thanks - I need it!

[snapdragen]

Don't know about you two, but I'm feeling old, bitter and cranky today. Step back - snaps got an attitude.:eek:


Is that:

1) We are not old and bitter

or

2) We are not old and bitter.

[SadieKate]

Think red.;)

[BikeMomma]

I dunno about red, SK, but I'm thinking of Starbucks peppermint mochas thanks to your new sig line. YUM! :D :p

[ride4ur_life]

I know, it has been a whirl wind year! long story kinda short....
sold a house, moved, got married, bought house, moved again, went to hawaii, went to disneyland twice in 3 weeks, dog had major surgery day after christmas, my Dad nearly died and have had my mom live with me for past 5 weeks, working, commuting, dealing with 3 teenagers, cat, dog, trying to get parents house ready to sell, move them 2 hours from where they have lived for 26 years, and try to get miles in in between all the drama!
So I'm back! I'm here! I hope y'all can meet up with us at Casa Orozco in Livermore at around 7pm friday....got a shoulder, I'll cry happy tears! I'm doing well now.. last year sucked like a flat tire 30 miles from no where with out a spare or a patch kit.....~~giggles~~

[Duck on Wheels]

cindysue "sorry about that, open mouth insert foot. Not the first time - you'd think I'd learn by now... :o"

that's ok. hey, feet are high protein :D :p :rolleyes:

No offense taken. Remove foot. It's licked clean by now. And you're hardly the only one who's never heard of a low-fibre diet. I tried ordering a special meal for two trans-Atlantic flights. "We have HIGH fibre," they cheerfully respond. Also low SALT (which I need to keep high, thank you very much) three varieties of vegetarian, three different types of Asian plus Halal, Kosher, and maybe a couple others. But LOW fibre? Never heard of it. I'm allowed to cheat now, tho. Makes things easier. Oh, and Trek -- I still hate soft-boiled eggs, so I count those as high fibre now. ;)

[Duck on Wheels]

I don't know exactly how you define slow. All I know is I'm always slower than everyone I ride with. Especially on hills. 5 - 8 mph on hills is about my average. I'd say I average anywhere from 12 - 15 mph on the flats without a tail or headwind. Does that help?

Ouch! Well, I don't know my speed when I'm trying for speed. Also don't know my speed after 5-6 weeks of spin classes. But last (also first) time I clocked I was doing 7mph. Of course, that was meant to be a stroll, but still ... How about I trail behind you and slipstream. You've prob'ly got nice calves too, just never saw yourself from that perspective. :)

[Melody]

Ouch! Well, I don't know my speed when I'm trying for speed. Also don't know my speed after 5-6 weeks of spin classes. But last (also first) time I clocked I was doing 7mph. Of course, that was meant to be a stroll, but still ... How about I trail behind you and slipstream. You've prob'ly got nice calves too, just never saw yourself from that perspective. :)

We can all be in a group together! Call ourselves the Poking Slow instead of the Slow Pokes. ;) What I still worry about are inclines, even slight ones. Let's face it, I suck *sigh* Oh well. :cool:

Mel

[Duck on Wheels]

Or we could call ourselves the True Cinderellas. Didn't she arrive last at the ball?

Any other group name ideas? Name contest? We can hold the contest and prize open for discussions as we ride and vote on the winner when we see the finish line ahead. Might be a good distraction from climbs.

[Duck on Wheels]

What I still worry about are inclines, even slight ones. Let's face it, I suck *sigh* Oh well. :cool:

Mel

Me too. But I've found that the HRM can be a motivator. At spin class on "standing climbs" I'm about to get back down in the saddle and recover, then I check the HRM and decide ... æh! I can go up another heartbeat or two, or I can keep it up at this rate for a few more seconds. So now I have a question. Should I wear the HRM on the ride? Or is that dorky?

[BikeMomma]

So now I have a question. Should I wear the HRM on the ride? Or is that dorky?
Yes. Not dorky. :p It probably will actually help you pace yourself. From spin class, you most likely already know your HR comfort zone & limits. So you can use the HRM to know when you need to slow it a bit, or perhaps pick up the pace. I'd wear it if I were you. :)

[Melody]

Me too. But I've found that the HRM can be a motivator. At spin class on "standing climbs" I'm about to get back down in the saddle and recover, then I check the HRM and decide ... æh! I can go up another heartbeat or two, or I can keep it up at this rate for a few more seconds. So now I have a question. Should I wear the HRM on the ride? Or is that dorky?

I don't think it's dorky. :) I know I'll be wearing mine. :p

I have heart issues so I always watch how hard I push mine. I'm also diabetic so I always have sugar and my glucose meter with me.

Mel

[Trek420]

Melody will have "my glucose meter with me."

Mel, can they integrate that with wireless Flightdeck?

I have no clue on my average speed these days, generally I'm slow but just seem to go and go and....but any time at any speed on the bike with friends is fine.

[Melody]

Melody will have "my glucose meter with me."

Mel, can they integrate that with wireless Flightdeck?

heh. I only wish. :)


I have no clue on my average speed these days, generally I'm slow but just seem to go and go and....but any time at any speed on the bike with friends is fine.

Woot! Another rider for the back of the pack :D :) We can all sit there chatting :)

Mel

[Duck on Wheels]

Woot! Another rider for the back of the pack :D :) We can all sit there chatting :) Mel

One thing I've noticed in spin class -- my HR can be getting scary, but I can still sing along with the music (quietly so as not to freak anybody out). So, tell you what ... if it's getting late and we need to hustle, I can sing and that'll get everybody else moving just to get out of earshot. ;)

[Trek420]

ride4ur_life is heading "to Casa Orozco in Livermore.. They have mucho bueno food, libations (I'll stick to iced tea till after the ride), music and really nice atmosphere.. anyone want to join us, just let me know and how many.."

what do you gals think?

Bikeless, we can sing Monty Python songs...."I'm a lumberjack and I'm ok..." should get the gals up the hill "aaack, get it out of my head!"

[SadieKate]

I dunno about red, SK, but I'm thinking of Starbucks peppermint mochas thanks to your new sig line. YUM! :D :pYou live in California and you drink Starbucks???? :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

Actually, it is the one thing from Starbucks I like. Everything else is burned.:o

[snapdragen]

You live in California and you drink Starbucks???? :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

If I remember correctly, bikemomma is a Starbucks junkie :D :D

***Darth Vader breathing*** BikeMomma-Peets is better, come to the dark side......***/Darth Vader breathing***

:D :p

[jobob]

Huh? I though Starbucks was the Evil Empire :D

[cindysue]

If I remember correctly, bikemomma is a Starbucks junkie

uh, cindysue too (shhh don't tell those folks in Berkeley)

[slinkedog]

Snap, I'm brewing a pot of Major ****ason's even as I type. :) Peet's ROCKS!

[Trek420]

Slink, yep, Peets is best, and it's Lance's fave (bet they did not test for that on TdF). Peets even has a cycling jersey!

[slinkedog]

LOL! I didn't know I couldn't type d*ckason's on this forum!!

I didn't know Peet's had a cycling jersey! I need to check that out. Blaine would love that one!

[SadieKate]

Just started a pot of Garuda Blend as recommended by miss yellow (who participates in the smuggling of Peet's in Utah :eek:)

[bikerz]

Sulawesi Kalossie all the way!!!

[SadieKate]

I don't see the cycling jersey any longer but they do have some Scharffen Berger chocolate, another award winning Berkeley product.

Here's the link in case any one just has to try Peet's. I know the coffee is starting to be stocked in more stores but if you don't have one near you, here you go.

http://www.peets.com

[BikeMomma]

If I remember correctly, bikemomma is a Starbucks junkie :D :D

***Darth Vader breathing*** BikeMomma-Peets is better, come to the dark side......***/Darth Vader breathing***

:D :p
>>> BikeMomma: seeing stars at the mere mention of Starbucks....climbing walls of cubicle 'cause she's at work....now planning walk down the street to the nearest Sbux on her afternoon break <<<

What?! You mean there's somethin' better than Starbucks??! Somebody point the way.....problem is, there's not a Peets around here! Sure, get the junkie hooked on a new place 80 miles away from home....that is just torture! heehee

(good memory Snap! Hey Cindy -- we have another thing in common, I guess!)

Have a good day, Girrrlzzz
-BikeMomma

[SadieKate]

Isn't this awfully darn close to Camp Parks?

4620 Tassajara Road,Suite C
Dublin CA 94568

[jobob]

Close enough :D

But there's a Starbucks even closer - right next to Fuzio's and a Cold Stone Creamery.

Hmmm, Lemon Drops, Coffee, and Ice Cream, what more could one want ? :rolleyes:

- jo "moved out here for the Peet's Coffee, really" bob

[yellow]

Would you California gurls quit having so much fun!

Pssst...the Peets Aged Sumatra is the BEST after dinner coffee. When I don't have it smuggled from your oh-so-golden state, I have it delivered to my door (it only takes 2 days and they roast it fresh the day they send it...MMMMMMMmmmmmmmmmm).

(BTW, I expect some Peets and real beer--not this 3.2 stuff--when you come for LRRH).

[bikerz]

But I'll continue it anyway!:p

I lived in London for half of 2001 and many friends came to visit - the only thing we asked was that they bring plenty of Peets.

I think we had enough Peets to last the entire 6 months, between what we "packed in" and what was brought by friends! Yum!!! Of course, I took up regular tea drinking in the afternoon - with a McVitties Biscuit, of course! - (when in Rome etc.), but there's nothing like the first sip of Peets in the morning...

BikerZ (halfway through her morning cup...)

[bikerz]

I'm confused by all the dinner threads, but I think I'd opt for Italian over Mexican for preride (not for carb loading per se, more for the comfort factor), so I'm scooting over to AG's dinner thread...

[BikeMomma]

I'm sorta with you on that, Z. I'd rather have Italian, as well. Plus, I know where Fuzio's is and it's close to the hotel.