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Yep, it works for me, I've been out there several times before to the computer hardware store a few doors down. And 10am is just peachy! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Susan Otcenas
Now, let's all hope that this weather system moves through quicker than expected. And if not, well, we're going anyway dangit! :cool:
Do you mean ENU? We're in the same building, just on the opposite side. Our suite # is 220.
Right on! Or should I say RIDE ON! :) Groovy all the way! ~Marca
Yeah, I think that's what they're called (they were something else before, I seem to recall). Funky, cheap little place.
ETA: BTW, that's actually how I found Team Estrogen. Or rather, my ManFriend found it. He runs his own computer/network support business and picks up a lot of hardware there. He came back from a trip saying "oh, there's this bike store I think you might be interested in". :D
ETA2: Hey, it'll be an Easter Chick Ride! :)
Um...uh...I think it might be a bit too wet and chilly for me to enjoy a ride tomorrow morning...:o...am I being too wimpy?
Pretty crappy out there right now, isn't it? The rain is coming down at quite an angle. :(
How 'bout we rendezvous here in the forum at 8am tomorrow morning and see how everyone's feeling about it. I'd rather not ride if it's pissing down rain, but I don't mind a few drizzles and clouds. I have good rain gear. :D
Susan
8am check-in sounds good. ~Marca
It's not looking so bad at the moment... it comes and goes. Very springlike - one minute it's a hint of a sunbreak and the next it's drizzling and the next it's dripping hard.
I'm fine with an 8am "possible bailout" check-in. But I'd still rather ride anyway - got the rain gear and I oughta use it.
...just a little one...some of the time...;)
I have a rain jacket, no rain pants tho, so only good for misting rain...
I think the rain combined with the cold is what has me nervous--I was very uncomfortable outside today...
10am
Showers 44°F
Feels like: 38°F Rain: 50% Wind: From S 11 mph
11am
Showers 46°F
Feels like: 40°F Rain: 50% Wind: From S 12 mph
12pm
Showers 48°F
Feels like: 43°F Rain: 50% Wind: From S 12 mph
But I am not bailing yet. ;) (I may have that Texas love for warm sun in my blood, but I also gots me a quite a bit of Texas bull-headedness in there, too.)
Dreaming of bright warm sunshine on my skin. ~Marca
p.s.
Each of you having a good weekend so far?
Well there was a big ol' SUNBREAK this evening so maybe there's hope! :)
Marca, I do have a pair of old, beat up REI cycling rain pants, I haven't been using them so much since I got the PI AmFib tights. You're more than welcome to borrow them tomorrow (I'm a size 8-10 on the bottom and they're still roomy).
Weekend's going ok so far. I managed to successfully adjust my front derailleur after much wailing and gnashing of teeth, but it's working right again. And I've eaten too much Easter Candy, which means that I absolutely must ride tomorrow. ;)
OK, some patchy blue skies in Beaverton. Looks much more promising than yesterday. I'm up for our ride. Ladies?
Marca, I have an extra pair of Gore pants I can bring along, too.
Susan
I'm in! Easter Chicks Ride is a Go! :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Susan Otcenas
Will I be warm enough with a DRI FIT LS shirt, LS jersey, and my rain jacket?
I am torn becuase I have been looking forward to today but it is a little cooler than I was hoping and my daughter is bellowing germies all over the place with a nasty cough--I don't want to increase my chances of catching whay she has.
Help...
:confused:
Unless it's really cold I'm almost always comfy with a single wicking layer under a raincoat. More importantly, do you have long tights for your legs?Quote:
Originally Posted by bluedress
I think 3 layers will be plenty. Just be sure you keep your head and hands warm. Especially your head - you lose mucho body heat from your head. Do you have a skull cap or helmet cover?
Yeah, I do. And I have rain booties, head warmer, fingers will be cold but after they go numb-it won't matter--HA! ;)
Ha! Fingers! Who needs fingers! The legs are doing all the work!
Oh wait, you wanted to brake? :eek:
Why we wear helmets, right?
OK. I am not one to turn away from a challenge...or miss a good time. Yesterday's challenge was running on a treadmill for 6 miles (and it turned out not to be so bad). Since I trust you ladies that I will be sufficiently equipped, today's challenge will be to not let the weather win. I am in. See you at 10am. (If you think gore pants will be necessary, I would love to borrow some.)
And the weather rewards the faithful! I think we managed to hit the only 2 hours of sunshine right on the nose yesterday. Burning a whole chunk o' calories right before the Easter pigout was also pretty cool... Definitely enjoyed the group ride, let's do it again sometime!
Marca - I kept picturing you as a "blue bike/wardrobe" person (like me) because of your username. With that hot lipstick red bike maybe you should change your identity to reddress? :p
Normally, I AM a black (mostly) and blue (sometimes) kind of gal. The bike only came in red tho and well, u gotta match the clothes to bike, right? :D
But blueDRESS is still a slight misnomer. One would be hard pressed to catch me in a dress these days. It is a name of a Depeche Mode song.
~the Girl Noir
Ahhh, makes sense! I quite agree with you on many points... my wardrobe is about 60% black, 30% blue, and 10% silver or brilliant red. And Violator is still my fave DM album. :D
*sloooowly raises hand*
I'm in Hillsboro. Well... sorta. I live out near the intersection of Farmington and River Rd.
I'm mostly a mtn biker, but I'll take my chances with road riding more once I stick some semi-slicks on my bike.
Wondering... what LBS would you guys most reccomend in the area?
.....long time no visit! My bad cuz I sure could have used y'all's encouragement to get off my lazy butt and ride early this spring.
I'm in Hillsboro near the court house downtown and would love to have someone to ride with. I also have Tuesday morning open if that's still good for you bluedress? Weekends are open as are most evenings, just give me a shout and I promise to keep checking here daily!
Yipeeee!:)
Kate