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Earlier works better for me. 9am?
Bigger Hijak here...Quote:
Originally Posted by El Hombre
the last guy I knew who managed to convince his SO that he needed a Ducati ended up in double arm casts about two weeks later, needless to say the insurace did not buy another one.....
I just got back from a big stage race, so I haven't had time to contact anyone about this, but I'll be spreading the word around the women's racing community (getting women interested in riding is the first step towards getting them interested in racing!) that you are trying to put this ride together. I'll PM if I get a response from anyone who is interested in helping.
Don't know how much I could do but if you need a dryside liaison in Spokane I'd love to help. bikerHen
He must not have had a reasonable woman like El Hombre has. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Eden
Thanks for spreading the buzz Eden! Word of mouth is crucial both before and after the ride. One, to get people to come to a first-year event, and two, after a (hopefully) successful first year, word of mouth of how great it was, or even feedback on how it can be improved, will bring even more riders next year. And you're totally right about getting new riders to do these fun rides. We all have to start somewhere, and even though not everyone has that competitive drive it takes to race, these female-only rides give gal riders an arena to gauge their skills against others and go from there. Builds a great foundation for comraderie and moral support that you don't necessarily get from riding with the guys all the time. I'm SO for these kinds of rides.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eden
~BikeMomma
I won't be able to attend on saturday due to a work commitment.
If minutes are taken, please feel free to forward them to me and I can at least catch up with what happened :)
Yes, please, I would also like an update after the meeting. Could you please, maybe, create an email list of those of us who PMed to offer help? That way you could keep us posted. I am in NY until Sunday because of a family loss, but definitely will want to help after I return.
I'll take notes but it might be myself at this rate. Maybe there is a better time that would work? I'm available Sunday after 5pm if that is better.
One thing we are in need of is someone with some web skills. The domain has been reg'd, now we just need to get the site up and get a forum going. Anyone up to the task?
I've never set up a forum, but web skills I have.
I'd love to help you with some graphic design (logos, flyers, etc)
Ok we'll try again to meet next Saturday if that works for everyone. I have an office in Lake City that we can use. Please pm me with a time that works for you.
Dan
Hey El Hombre, we're all out riding on the weekends when the weather is fine. pick a rainy day.
I think we need to pick a meeting date and time. This next Saturday morning would work for me.
I'll be racing next Saturday! (as I was today p.s I won!)
I don't blame anyone for not showing up today. Was it awesome or what? I got a nice sunburn taking the family to the beach.:DQuote:
Originally Posted by mimitabby
This coming Saturday I'll be out riding. Finally got insurance again, so dammit, I'm gonna ride no matter what the weather! Rain? Hah! Fog? I'll ring my bell alot. Sun? That's what clothes and sunblock are for. Snow? Hey, I wear wool. Hail? Oh, look, a helmet to protect me. Tornado? Don't get them here much. Wind? Just makes me stronger. Lightning? Ummmm...
Lightning.
And a steel bike.
Ok, if there is lightning, I'll be at the Rapunzel meeting.
Just keep riding, unless they are steel belted tires are a poor conductor of electricity I think :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by KnottedYet
Just kidding, that is not the right safety advice for lightning. :rolleyes: :cool:
Could the people who are interested in meeting provide some day/time suggestions, if Saturday won't work?
Saturday evening. Like after dinner.
Works for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by KnottedYet
Having dinner with my 87-year old father in law THIS Saturday night. Happy to schedule further in advance, though.
id like to get involved. but i dont have any experience with planning stuff like that. never been on a ride like this, what exactly is involved? how many miles?
Just a quick note to let everyone know that the planning meeting has been put off until the weather sucks.:D
Spoken like a true cyclist -- putting off productive work because of good weather. Go ride! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by El Hombre
~k
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Originally Posted by BikeMomma
FIXED:D
Bike is collecting dust this week :mad:
Ok, time to start getting this thing back on track. Any volunteers interested in meeting mid-week during the day?
I'd love to, but I seriously doubt many will be up to the challenge of meeting around 6.00 am or so.
Hey, what do you expect from someone who gets off work at 4.30 in the morning?
East Hill
I'm guessing most of us work and can't meet midweek during the day. I sure can't...evenings or weekends better for me.
How about a small co-ed ( :eek: ) group ride on the Centennial Trail to get to know everyone one and start the planning? I've been scouting potential routes up in that area.
Dan
What day and what time?
East Hill
Weekdays between 9am and noon or Sundays which are pretty much wide open. I could also so Saturdays with a bit of planning. Would that work?
Saturday morning I am available! (also Sunday)
Ok, pending weather we'll say 10am Sunday at the start of the CT in Snohomish.
Dan
Mmm, I'll try to make that :) .
No promises, though.
East Hill
pretty far north, isn't it East Hill. want to car pool ?
Who benefits from this ride (aside from the health of the riders)
If I recall correctly, this is to advertise for a real estate company?
My partner and I in the office will be doing some advertising. A local mortgage office has stepped up as well. I'm currently speaking with a local bike shop to gauge their level of interest and to see if they would be willing to help out with the pit stops, etc. Others that are being considered are the Susan G Komen Foundation and Locks For Love. If there are any other groups out there that all of you think should be included, let me know. Also, I'll be making a personal donation to the fine folks at Banana Keeper :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by zencentury
Dan
groups that are being considered hmm...'considered"Quote:
Originally Posted by El Hombre
The producers of the Banana Keeper are a commercial entity and don't need donations.
So as it stands, this is a big advertisement for a real estate mortgage company.
Hi, Dan. Can't ride Sunday but am very much still interested in helping to organize.
What about an MS organization? Then it could be an Amici Veloce ride too.
Zen, his comment about the banana keeper is in reference to the last thread where some of us INSISTED that banana keepers be one of the goodies you got for participating in the ride.Quote:
Originally Posted by zencentury
How about Team Survivor Northwest? www.teamsurvivornw.org
Outdoors For All? www.skiforall.org
Bike Works? www.bikeworks.org
All three are local groups.