Mines Road- Sunday May 14th

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05-09-2006, 06:44 AM
maillotpois

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Originally Posted by SadieKate

For those in the know, should I just assume that since we are starting at 9 am it will be hot, hot and hotter for the entire ride? Will I freeze my tookas on the descent? What?

Fashion setters need to know these things ahead of time.

Yeah, with a late start I am expecting warm and hot all day. Don't forget the sunscreen!!
05-09-2006, 07:06 AM
SadieKate

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Originally Posted by Bike Goddess

I"ve emailed the Valley Spokesmen people for exact directions but haven't gotten a response yet. I'll try Baldino as well. I know the VS meet there for rides.

Let us know what you find out. Wonder if the VS website gives more info.
05-09-2006, 07:19 AM
SadieKate

If we are doing Valley Spokesmen's Del Valle/Livermore ride but continuing up Mines Rd, here is the route sheet. It is Pacific and S Livermore.
http://home.comcast.net/~prathman/VS96A.htm
05-09-2006, 07:28 AM
maillotpois

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Originally Posted by SadieKate

Directionally challenged me again.

Yahoo keeps insisting that it is S Livermore Ave and East Ave. Is this the place? Cancannon is over a mile SE down Livermore Ave so is the parking lot right at the 3-way intersection or down the road a bit?

http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?ad...w=1&name=&qty=

When I looked on the google map satellite thing, it looked like there was a large building with large lot at S. Livermore Ave and Pacific. This is just before College and Concannon. GOing further toward Concannon, there are then a lot of trees and a building right before College. So I am not sure at all where it is. This is all a ways down from East, but I didn't see anything near East that seemed right.
05-09-2006, 08:13 AM
Veronica

East Ave is wrong, it is Pacific . (thom posting as V)
05-09-2006, 08:19 AM
maillotpois

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Originally Posted by Veronica

East Ave is wrong, it is Pacific . (thom posting as V)

Thanks, Thom in drag!
05-09-2006, 08:23 AM
SadieKate

You really need to shave your legs. Your calves would look even better.:p
05-09-2006, 10:58 AM
BikeMomma

Hey BG & All -

I'm thinking about joining the ride. But seeing as I'm a mom and it will be Mother's Day, can you give me a time estimate on when we might be back to the cars? I'd have about a 1.5hr drive home from there. I still need to check with the dh, but I know he'll ask for an estimated time on when I'd get back home.

Also, how many miles roundtrip for the ride? The climbing doesn't sound too suicidal, and the downhill sounds fun -- always love those! Sounds like an awesome ride for Momz Day (spent how Mom wants, right??! :p ).

BG, SK, MP & V (why don't I just say "all"?!) -- looking forward to meeting & riding with you, if I can swing this.
:D
~BikeMomma (Kim)
05-09-2006, 11:26 AM
SadieKate

aka_kim is also coming in the Bike Bus with me and MP. She won't be able to get a word in edgewise.

I'd love to meet you finally, at long last.

2 Kims and 2 Sarahs - this is going to be a confusing day.
05-09-2006, 07:26 PM
Bike Goddess

Yep! It's the old Nob Hill center! It is now just a building! It's a little hidden by the trees so be sure to watch out for it. I missed it the 1st time I met people at this spot. So, IF you get to Concannon, just turn around and come back. Thanks Thom and SK. What would we do without your excellent map skills! (I even ask some Valley Spokesmen and they didn't know the name of the street!)

Bike Momma- If you just do the ride up to the Junction Cafe, it's about 30 miles. I'd say figure 2.75 hrs up and about 1.5 hr down (coming back you can really get going as its mostly down hill the whole way!) So, I'd say you could probably get back by 2:00. Since it's an up and back, if you are under time constraints, you can always turn around and fly back down. It's pretty simple to get back to the car!

Everyone- remember 2 water bottles ( I suggest a sports drink in one), electrolytes if you have them, luna bars, etc. There isn't anything until we get to the Junction Cafe! (And that's one neat place!)

Some of the people from my club are also planning to come. Should be a great ride with GREAT people!

I checked temps- so far 78 degrees Sunday in Livermore. Not too hot, yet!!!!
05-09-2006, 09:54 PM
SadieKate

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Originally Posted by Bike Goddess

Bike Momma- If you just do the ride up to the Junction Cafe, it's about 30 miles. I'd say figure 2.75 hrs up and about 1.5 hr down (coming back you can really get going as its mostly down hill the whole way!) So, I'd say you could probably get back by 2:00. Since it's an up and back, if you are under time constraints, you can always turn around and fly back down. It's pretty simple to get back to the car!

Here's a link to another route sheet. It appears to be 30 miles each way.

http://home.pacbell.net/leewaysf/delpuer.html
05-10-2006, 12:21 AM
BikeMomma

Thanks, BG & SK. Looks like a GO...dh says "the day is mine". :D Yay!

I'll have to look back through this thread for directions...is there an address or cross street that I could just plug into MapQuest, etc? Is it Livermore Ave & Pacific Ave? BG, I think I still have your cell # from a previous PM.

Should be fun! Oh, regarding the double Kim's thing....my supervisor at work is also a Kim, and to eliminate some confusion we call her Kim1 -- K1 for short. I'm K2, which is easy to remember since I'm so tall (think Mt. Everest, though I'm not THAT tall :rolleyes: ). It would be just fine with me if we used the same identification system here. I won't start talking shop, I promise. :)

See y'all Sunday...:D
~BikeMomma
05-10-2006, 09:58 AM
Bike Goddess

Bike Momma- Take the VASCO Rd turnoff. Go south to the very end (Tesla) Turn right. Pass through the signal light (Concannon). You are now on S. Livermore Ave. About 1/2 mile on the right side (Pacific and S. Livermore). you'll see a large parking lot- hopefully LOTS of bikes too!

This is great! Another TE participant!

Towards the end of this week, I'll make a list so we know who all is expected to the party!

BTW- 30 miles up, 30 miles back. Sorry if I didn't make this clear before!
05-10-2006, 10:07 AM
jobob

Tell you what, IF LeeBob and I go, since it's an up and back, we'll just turn around when you guys pass us on the return trip.

It's not like we'd get lost or anything :p

And since we carry enough for a small army anyhow, it's not like need to reach the Junction Cafe :rolleyes:

we'll see.
05-10-2006, 10:09 AM
SadieKate

Quote:

Originally Posted by BikeMomma

. . .we call her Kim1 -- K1 for short. I'm K2, which is easy to remember since I'm so tall (think Mt. Everest, though I'm not THAT tall :rolleyes: ). It would be just fine with me if we used the same identification system here.

Hmm, we have short and tall going with the Sarahs also.

Signed,
The Short One who keeps hoping she'll grow up (as in height not maturity, oh no, not that! :eek: )

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