SoCal Monthly or Bi-Monthly TE Ride????

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Brandy and I were talking and she mentioned that maybe we should try to do a monthly ride in SoCal. It seems the NorCal ladies get together quite a bit but we don't really get an opportunity down here ;)

Who might be interested in coming out once in a while for a ride? We could vary the area so it would be close to everyone at some point and perhaps have the people more 'local' to each area choose routes????

Ideas??? Comments???? Input???

Looking forward to meeting everyone! :D

Tracy

[Brandy]

Hey...great idea! ;) You know that I'm game!

[laughlaugh18]

Sounds like fun, although I wouldn't be able to keep up for a long ride. I could come along for a while, especially if it's flat :) , and then go save a table wherever we're going to eat (eating'd be involved, right?),

I'm up in LA: how about the beach path along Manhattan/Redondo/Hermosa Beach? Start in Redondo with flat bike paths and then more advanced riders could go do the Palos Verde penninsula (I'll happily wave bye from the afore-mentioned table :D )

Cathy

[Ninabike]

I would love to get together for any ride you girls want to do. Any place, distance, etc. My only holdup is I like to ride with my husband and he is still recovering somewhat from his pelvic fracture.

Nina

[bcipam]

Well I guess we can start with the ride on the 29th and maybe alternate locations (ie Orange County vs. LA vs Inland Empire etc). I can take the lead on OC rides. Anyone want to be the ride leader for LA and other locals?
Also I guess its subject to availability as summer months I'm booked with docent rides although anyone out there looking to do some mountain biking, I can set up a private docent led ride as well through some of OC's most beautiful locations such as Limestone and Weir Canyons.

[Brandy]

Pam, do you do the rides for the Nature Conservancy? I'm not a mountain biker, but I've been meaning to sign the kids and myself up for some of the hikes that they lead.

[tprevost]

We've got a few people down in SD County as well, I know BC68 knows a lot of rides in San Diego North County.

I'm willing to find routes in the Inland Empire/Riverside County area and even very north San Diego County. Not sure how great a ride leader I will be as I have never done it but I'm sure willing to give it a try! :p

Tracy

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Brandy, how tall are you/inseam? Just asking because I could snag DH's mtn bike if you could ride it safely and you wanted to go on one of Pam's rides ;)

T~

[Brandy]

Brandy, how tall are you/inseam? Just asking because I could snag DH's mtn bike if you could ride it safely and you wanted to go on one of Pam's rides ;)

T~

I'm 5'5ish and I'll have to measure my inseam again. Here you go again...Tracy the Temptress! http://www.tinklebelle.com/Smilies/images/devil2.gif

[Brandy]

I'm going to speak up for Tiffanie here and say that she is very interested in monthly rides because...


















She just ordered her first road bike!!

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[tprevost]

who me????? Nahhhh....., not me! :p

I'm just under 5'6" and I have fairly long legs but I can ride his bike (not the best fit as the reach is too long for me - but may be okay for a 'tester')


maybe a better question would be what size is your road bike?

T~

[tprevost]

YEAH TIFFANIE!!!!!


when does it come in????

[Ninabike]

Pictures please!!

[Brandy]

who me????? Nahhhh....., not me! :p

I'm just under 5'6" and I have fairly long legs but I can ride his bike (not the best fit as the reach is too long for me - but may be okay for a 'tester')


maybe a better question would be what size is your road bike?

T~

Yes you...you're Tracy the cycling Temptress and you know it! :p


I have the 54cm Trek 1000 WSD.

[Brandy]

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when does it come in????

http://www.tinklebelle.com/Smilies/images/pray.gif that it's soon! I want her to ride with us on the 29th!

Now Tracy, use your temptress powers to convince Tiffanie to sign up for the Cool Breeze in August. She says she's not ready for an organized ride yet, but I know that she will be by the time August rolls around.

[bcipam]

Pam, do you do the rides for the Nature Conservancy? I'm not a mountain biker, but I've been meaning to sign the kids and myself up for some of the hikes that they lead.

I do hikes and rides. Check out the website and if anything look interesting to you let me know - I can give you information or I can try and join you if I have nothing else planned.

Pam

[Brandy]

I do hikes and rides. Check out the website and if anything look interesting to you let me know - I can give you information or I can try and join you if I have nothing else planned.

Pam

I need easy hikes that the kids can keep up on...I've wanted to do the hike to the Sinks for awhile now. We were supposed to do it last year with Lori Whalen (works at the Environmental Nature Center in NB but worked at Nature Conservancy before that) and it was rained out. Do you ever lead that one?

[Tiffanie]

Woohoo!!!!!! I don't have access to all of my fun smilies right now but if I did you'd be seeing a ton of hyper smilies in this post. :D

I just ordered the '06 Trek 1000 WSD to be shipped and assembled at my LBS. I was tempted to have it shipped overnight because I have no patience but I figured I'd stay out of trouble with dh. lol

Don't know how long it will take to get here.

I don't think dh realizes all of the accessories I'm going to need to be ready and safe for the road. Have to ease him in to it so I doubt I'll be ready for the 29th - that's only one week away!!!!

I can't wait to get started! :D :D :D

[greenmachine]

Count me in for a monthly or bi-monthly TE ride too! :D This would be really fun and I would love to meet you all! I'm in Torrance, and I can meet anywhere for a ride.

My suggestion for a future ride would be to ride on the bike paths, such as the LA River Bike path. They are clean, free of traffic and 99% free of pedestrians, skaters etc. I'm hearing lately about waaay too many crashes :( on the RB to Marina del Rey bike path. It's so congested and I don't feel it is very safe, especially for the newer riders.

I'm looking forward to riding with you all soon! :D

Congrats Tiffanie on your new bike!:D

greenmachine
aka Judy

[bcipam]

I need easy hikes that the kids can keep up on...I've wanted to do the hike to the Sinks for awhile now. We were supposed to do it last year with Lori Whalen (works at the Environmental Nature Center in NB but worked at Nature Conservancy before that) and it was rained out. Do you ever lead that one?

Yep know Lori - We started out together.

Yep all Sinks the time (rode out to it yesterday) - better yet is the Dripping Springs hike in the same area, How old are the kids. If younger than 8 - then I would suggest doing Sinks from the Hangman staging area. Also check for some of the specialty hikes - like "Animal Tracking with Deano" Tailored made for kids!!! Check out the hikes, let me know which ones you are interested in and I can give you information or if free, can join you. If possible, try and get out before the end of June as the wildflowers are peaking right now.

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Pam,

I haven't had a chance to check out the website on weir canyon, are the hikes you are describing to Brandy on that website as well? I've got two boys and I would love to do the Animal Tracking hike w/them :D

T~

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Judy aka greenmachine,

we are riding next Monday - send BCIPam your personal e-mail address and she will forward info for the ride on the 29th. Hope you can join us!

Tracy :D

[Brandy]

Yep know Lori - We started out together.

Yep all Sinks the time (rode out to it yesterday) - better yet is the Dripping Springs hike in the same area, How old are the kids. If younger than 8 - then I would suggest doing Sinks from the Hangman staging area. Also check for some of the specialty hikes - like "Animal Tracking with Deano" Tailored made for kids!!! Check out the hikes, let me know which ones you are interested in and I can give you information or if free, can join you. If possible, try and get out before the end of June as the wildflowers are peaking right now.

Lori is great, the kids really enjoy her.

My kids are 3.5, 6 and 8...seasoned campers and hikers. I requested a reservation for the Hike to the Sinks on 6/17. I'll keep an eye out for the specialty hikes.

[bcipam]

Pam,

I haven't had a chance to check out the website on weir canyon, are the hikes you are describing to Brandy on that website as well? I've got two boys and I would love to do the Animal Tracking hike w/them :D

T~

check out the website, irvineranchlandreserve.org. Here's the next animal tracking hike:

6/3/2006 8:30 AM Animal Tracking Hike to the Sinks Limestone Canyon Wilderness Area Easy Call (714) 832-7478 or
Email

You can email a reservation thru the website. They will send you information and directions. This is a good hike for kids. It goes from Hangman's to the sinks only about 3 miles round trip.

Here's another interesting hike for kids:

6/9/2006 7:45 PM Full Moon Hike to the Sinks Limestone Canyon Wilderness Area Easy Call (714) 832-7478 or Email

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Pam,

You are da bomb!!!!!!! Holy Cow, I am LOVIN' THAT WEBSITE! Or rather, the 'stuff' on it! I have signed up for the 8/12 hike with the boys and requested a reservation via email for the 6/17 hike to the sinks. We're going to be out of town or I'm on bike rides for the others but I am SO excited!!!!

Once things settle down I'll look again for stuff I can sign up for (the strenuous hikes and beginners bike stuff!).

You are such a great source of information, I can't thank you enough!!!!

Tracy:D

ps. did I say thank you ????? :D

[Shimpie]

Count me in on any South Orange County or North San Diego County rides!
Just road though. My mountain bike is completely out of commission.
-Shimpie

[bcipam]

Pam,

You are da bomb!!!!!!! Holy Cow, I am LOVIN' THAT WEBSITE! Or rather, the 'stuff' on it! I have signed up for the 8/12 hike with the boys and requested a reservation via email for the 6/17 hike to the sinks. We're going to be out of town or I'm on bike rides for the others but I am SO excited!!!!

Once things settle down I'll look again for stuff I can sign up for (the strenuous hikes and beginners bike stuff!).

You are such a great source of information, I can't thank you enough!!!!

Tracy:D

ps. did I say thank you ????? :D

Tracy and everyone - just a note the Bommer Canyon/Irvine Ranch Land Reserve I have nothing to do with. It's s "sister" organization that's run by the City of Irvine. The North Reserve/The Nature Conservancy hikes and rides (which I am a docent) are only posted two months at a time - so right now May and June is listed we haven't done July or August yet. I can't speak for the Bommer hikes or rides. I know their mountain bike rides are very hard core. I would email them for more information on their hikes.

If I don't have anything scheduled for the 6/17 Sinks hike I'll try and join you.

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yes, Pam, but I still say THANK YOU a ton because I would have NEVER known about this stuff without you!

So there! :D I really appreciate your knowledge of the area!

Tracy

ps. will definately call to clarify ride levels/difficulty! AND, we hope you can come on the 17th (assuming they can get us in!)

[redhot3368]

Hi ...
I would be interested in a monthly or bi monthly ride.
I am in Thousand Oaks (Ventura County)
Thanks!!
Karen

[bcipam]

Karen:

Take over responsiblity for North LA/Ventura County and set up a ride. We'll come.

[chartman64]

I'd be up for a monthly ride. I'm located just north of downtown LA.