Is anyone doing the Tour de Palm Springs on Feb 14? I am doing the 55 mile and my husband is doing the century.
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Is anyone doing the Tour de Palm Springs on Feb 14? I am doing the 55 mile and my husband is doing the century.
i'm on the fence - depends on what kind of shape and what bike I want to take(and how good I can ride it:o)
Hmmmmmmmmmm my inlaws are in Palm Springs for the winter and have been asking my husband and me to come down for a few days. I'll let you know if I go.
It's about time you So Cal girls got on the ball and started talking about this ride. We'll be visiting the in-laws over the hill from Palm Springs and I've been signed-up since December. :D
Hey Aint Doody, I think you should go to. We can be the TE Pacific Northwest representatives. You can wear your POW jersey and I'll wear my WOW jersey. I'm signed up to do the 55 miler. I hope I'll be in good enough shape. I haven't had a chance to do much riding. Only 81 miles logged for the year. :eek:
So who else is going? bikerHen
I should be there - but i'm still debating what to do and what to take - since it'll probably my first second ride on my new 'bent:D
Probably one of the shorter one - no century this year:(
Bikerhen!! I'm going. And I will do the 55 miler, too. I decided I could happily visit the in-laws if I got to go on a ride. We get in on 2/11 and leave 2/15. Hey, maybe we can get a 25 mile practise ride in or something on the 12th or 13th! I'm excited. I'm taking my Bike Friday on its first plane ride. We are staying right downtown in Palm Springs at the Worldmark on Palm Canyon Dr. Yep, we'll be the Northwest TE'ers for sure.
And the 55 mi. route doesn't look too bad. I'll be in the same shape--only been able to ride my rollers. I'd better start adding some miles on it. We'll have fun. Come on other TE'ers!!!
I'm not riding, but my daughter and I will be doing check-in Friday 3-5 or so, she doesn't get out of school until 3 so I am sure we will be late, anyhow stop by and say hi. If you are looking for a local charity for your registration fee to go to I have to recommend the Piranha swim team. If you are in town early I would love to go on a ride Thursday or Friday but I work nights so don't get up until 10ish. Jones
DH and I are staying with the inlaws in Hemet. About an hours drive away. We're leaving Spokane the 8th and planning to be in Hemet the 10th or 11th. I would definitely be up for a ride. Let's talk. Jones, a morning ride after 10am sounds good. Us northern girls could use a guide. I might even be able to talk my husband into joining us. bikerHen
I have the 13 off as well. I also live about and hour away (In Rancho Cucamonga).
The only issue is that right now, I have a stylist's appointment at 10am, otherwise it would work out, as on Saturday, I'll be probably be busy hanging out my "real life " buddies(scurries over to check Motel6.com for cheap room)
Oh, yes! A ride on Thurs or Fri after 10 sounds great! Jones, could you just sorta plan it and tell us where to meet? Another cyclist I know is going, too, and here's a link to his blog from last year's ride. Oh, boy! I'm really getting excited now.
http://www.calnan-web.com/weblog/200...alm-springs-2/
Jones, I'm willing to put myself into your hands too. :p bikerHen
Aint Doody...I sent John the link to your post yesterday. I'm glad you two touched base, and hope you both have a great ride. Note...he also posted a CROC 2009 update to his blog.
Thanks, Lil! John's a great guy. you should go to Palm Springs, too. Sounds like we might have a good group. Jones, make us a plan!!! I saw that Fujichants is doing the tour, too. We could have a TE ride before the tour. BikerHen, I can't wait to see you.
Susan
I'd really love to head to the SoCal sunshine, but a business trip has dashed whatever hopes I had to give in to my spontaneous whims. Just make sure John & Teri pack up and head back North....I know they have been more than tempted to return to California permanently. I'd hate to lose them from the PNW. I hope you have a good turnout for a TE ride.
ICK! It's been 20 years since we left So. Cal. :D I can't think of any reason why I'd move back. Well maybe year round cycling. But, a visit every couple of years is all I need to remind me why we left in the first place.Quote:
Originally Posted by LilBolt
Aint Doody, it will be good to see you again too. Now I won't be the only one reflecting the sun with my PNW tan. :eek: Can't wait to be warm and outside at the same time. Just hope it's not too hot or I might wilt. My FIL said it's been in the 80's. Quite the jump from our teens and twentys. bikerHen
It is not year round cycling for me! Way too hot in the summer. How long of a ride are we looking at? I need some feed back before I make a plan I don't want to plan on doing the Tram Road if no one wants to do hills and also I am not able to climb like that, maybe some day.:rolleyes: So how long of a ride?
Jones
I signed up for the century, but due to my lack of training, i'll probably ride the 55 miler...or the 65 mile one (that's when you change your mind and loop back).
I vote for no Tram Rd., I've been up that road. :eek: Maybe just a gentle incline or two. I was thinking about 20 miles or so. My DH said he'll ride too if we don't go more than 25 miles. He hasn't ridden since October. Overall I'm think an easy(ish) ride. I don't want to be all worn out for the main event. bikerHen
So a loop around town to see the Elvis honeymoon hideaway and the homes of other dead celebrity's and then a loop around the canyons to loosen up everyones legs. We could ride into "Indian Canyons" it is very pretty but it is sacred Indian land and cost $8 to go past the guard gate. Yes? No? Jones.
Jones! That sounds great to me, too. I agree w/ bikerHen that we just want an easy-ish ride. I may get some fake tan for my legs before we go for my legs that haven't been seen since early October. I'm really gettin' 'cited now!!!
Just an FYI, it can get cold here. It is not unusual for the overnight temps to be in the 40's and the days to be in the 80's. So pack accordingly and remember sunblock, especially for the ride.
I will work on a route that goes through town and and shows off the celebrity homes of Palm Springs and finer architecture of the mid-century. It will sound something like this, "someone famous lived there, someone famous built that":D
I think the best place to meet is Sunrise Park were you will sign in for the tour. There is amble parking, bathrooms and when we get back you can register for your ride.
Jones
Oh and biker Hen if you bring your DH I will bring my DH.
I know it does get nippy there . . . but I have to laugh. :D I haven't have a ride in temperatures above 20 degrees for two months! Actually I'm hoping for cooler weather for this ride. I'm a happy camper at about 50 degrees. If it hits anything over 70 degrees I might have a heat stroke. :eek: I am definitely all over the sun screen! We've hardly seen the sun since the first of the year. Aint Doody, you better bring a BIG can of fake tan to share!Quote:
Originally Posted by Jones
It sounds like a perfect pre-ride ride. I take it we are doing this on Friday, gulp, the thirteenth? Can my cousin come along too. He's doing the ride on Saturday and might want to join us. bikerHen
My daughters told me they have their school walkathon and I can't remember when it is, but I think it might be on the Friday so let me find out this afternoon and let you guys know.
Biker Hen feel free to bring your cousin.
Jones
This sounds just great. So after Jones gives us the appropriate day, will we meet at 10 at the park? or 10:30? My dh and inlaws might just come by to wave at us, but none of them would even dream of hopping on a bicycle.
The walkathon is this Friday so Thursday or Friday for the TE ride? Both are good for me.
Jones
Maybe since bikerHen has to travel the furthest, she should decide. And what time to meet??? I'm really looking forward to this.
I was thinking about doing this(the TE ride vs the Tour de Palm Springs, but can only do friday.
PS> don't sweat it too much if Thursday works better for everyone else, I may be pushing it to do everything I've got on the schedule for that friday (which is what usually happens on my day off.)
Friday would work better for us. Anytime, mid to late morning is fine. Just tell us where to show up and when and we'll be there. :p
Can you local's give me the low down on the bike expo that goes along with the ride? My DH wants to know more about it. When, where and is it worth going to? Should I bring more money? :eek: Thanks! bikerHen
Can you local's give me the low down on the bike expo that goes along with the ride? My DH wants to know more about it. When, where and is it worth going to? Should I bring more money? :eek: Thanks! bikerHen[/QUOTE]
Hi Ladies, I've been lurking on this thread because I was so wishing I could do this ride. Problem: I have been off my bike since October due to various orthopaedic issues, etc. Re: BikerHen's question about the expo., mostly jerseys and other clothing - nothing really spectacular - some tire exhibitors, bike and chain cleaning equipment, etc. However, the best exhibitor I saw several years ago was Precision Sport Eyewear - the best sunglasses I have found, and I have been ordering from them ever since. Their prices are in the $20 to $30 range and you can try on all the styles and sizes. Of course, I don't know if that exhibitor will be there this year.
Anyway, I wish I could join you a meet all of you. Sounds like you will have a great time!!
Sounds like Friday it is! What time, what time? I'm gonna say 10:30 at that park unless somebody else thinks another time would be better. Yahoo!! And this means that Fredwina can go, too. Come on, Ninabike; you can do it. I don't think this is gonna be a hammerfest.
Aint Doody, I'm so tempted!! I would love to join you guys for the Friday ride. Right now my right wrist is in a brace; had cortizone injection, etc. If I can make it, I would drive down early Friday A.M. I have something going on Thurs. evening and wouldn't get home on Thurs. till about 11:00 p.m. I'll let you all know. Sounds so exciting!!
Ouch, ouch, ouch!! I hope it'll be OK. Can you come for a possible beer or wine or some such afterward?
I was thinking more like a slow ramble. If it turns into a hammer fest I will be the first one dropped.:eek:
So Friday the 13th @ 10:30, Sunrise Park, this is were the expo is so I will find a more specific place at the Park to meet.
Beer?, wine? Yes, Yes, Yes !! I could do a slow ramble with my wrist brace on.
Slow ramble sounds perfect. My DH will be very happy with those words. Beer and wine and such afterwards perks me up too. Although I'm more of a long island ice tea kind of gal :rolleyes:
Looks like I'll be spending the night in Palms Springs. My cousins' got a room at the Motel 6 with an extra bed so I'll be bunking with him. Save me getting up at the crack of dawn to drive over from Hemet.
Ninabike, it would be great if you could join us! The more the merrier. bikerHen
I'll have a new bike, so a slow ramble sounds perfect:)
Fredwina, Jones, Ninabike, and bikerHen--I'm going to pm y'all with my cell phone number. I understanding that we'll meet Fri. the 13th at 10:30 at Sunrise Park. Anybody else want to join us?
Susan
In front of the mural on the south side of the parking lot.Quote:
Originally Posted by Aint Doody
Does anyone want to, or absolutely not want to go into Palm Canyons? It cost $8.oo a person whether in a car or on a bike, it's 2.5 miles slightly up hill with a steepish up hill at the end. There is a trading post at the top were you can buy drinks and Indian stuff. Anyway with or with out the canyons the ride should be fun. I do have to recommend going there to hike or ride if you get the chance.
I will PM ever one my numbers also.
Jones
That sounds great to me.