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NO- I was thinkin' Mines road as a SEPARATE ride. I like long distances, but NOT that long! :p :p :p :p
I thought you might be interested. Maybe we can get a TE ride going. Would like to do this one in the spring months- I was up that way yesterday (in the pouriing down rain) with some other cyclists- the creeks are full and the ride should be stunning. Am waiting (as I'm sure you are) for the sun to come out! :confused: :confused: :confused:
Its in the calendar. I'd be interested in doing a metric if that comes together too. See you all there!
:p Erin
Hi! I'm pretty new here, but I was wondering if I could get some more info on this ride and possibly join you ladies? I'd like to know where you start, how far, difficulty, average speed, etc. Thanks!!
In post #29 on page 2 of this thread there is a link to last year's ride. I didn't go but I'm doing my best to be there this time.
Thanks, SadieKate. That sounds like a great ride. I'm definitely interested. I'd planned a weekend in Santa Cruz with my 21 y.o. daughter for some time in July. I'm sure she'll be alright on her own for a few hours while I go for a ride. It's the 29th, right? I'm going to pencil in that date.
The 29th looks good for me too....I will ask my partner if she's interested in driving the designated SAG vehicle. I guess I should ask if you all want a SAG??? It's a Durango and has a bike rack that can hold 4 bikes, and if we need to throw a couple on top we can do that too....(we have done that...:cool: ) If so, we may come down Friday night, then leave Sat night. She has to work on Sunday....
Oh, and can I invite another friend??
thanks gals....:D
Slug -- I'm glad you're coming. Bring anybody you want! I think it's going to be a great group! When we get closer to the date, I'll get a final count. I have two volunteers to help lead/herd/pace bikes. I might see if I can find a few more.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hill Slug
SAG would be great (but really boring for the SAG driver)! Maybe she could just hang around Monterey with copy of the map and a cell phone. She can spend the day just hanging around the Warf or Cannery Row. She can hang with the scuba divers or something! She could also drive along the 17-mile drive. It's really beautiful!
Casual rides like this don't usually have SAG, but you never know when you might need it. Bikerz blew a spoke on one of the Mt. Hamilton rides. We were lucky to have Ms. Snapdragen there to SAG.
Any idea what time the ride will start? I need to decide if I want to drive out the night before, or head out there that morning. It's a good 3 hour drive for me!
I just want to say that I Can't Wait! Last year was so fun!
Indy, last year we started around 10:00, and that seemed to work for everyone. Lisa?
dang it! I may just have to re-think my tri and push it out to later in the year.... I wanna come!!!
T~
I'd like to come, too. That, of course, is assuming I have a new bike by then and my knee is OK. You're not planning on going up Aguajito are you? I nearly blew chunks on that climb ...
Susie
It's gonna be nice and flat - right AG?Quote:
Originally Posted by Susie
I just saw this thread, and would love to come. Is there room for one more?
But of course !
Oh this is going to be so fun!
This is still on for Saturday July 29, right?
What social butterflies are we, having to plan our calendars so far in advance ;)
The Bobs' social calendar is probably completely full! Oh... to be so popular!:p Yes. The scheduled date is Saturday, July 29th. That sounds so long away.
Susie - I hope you have your new bike by then. And I hope you're fully recovered. We won't be going over Aguajito road. This is a cruise along the coast.
winddance - We'd love for you to join us. I think we have about a dozen people or so.
Snap - Yes. This is a flat ride. Very flat.
We may break into groups if we end up with some speedsters and some non-speedsters. But it is definitely a no-drop ride, so don't worry. Every ride you do doesn't have to kill you. Some rides are just for fun!
And this is a fun ride with a VERY fun group of people. What more could you want? :D
A Lemon Drop stop.....?:DQuote:
Originally Posted by slinkedog
heh. Have fun everyone. I'm trying to convince my DH that he wants to ride with me that weekend. His birthday is right about that weekend too so I want to give him some attention but everyone getting together for a ride is like hearing the sound of a siren. ;) I'd really like to go. :) And if he decides to come then I can spend time with him AND everyone else. :)
Mel the slooooooow poke
That could probably be arranged. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by snapdragen
:D :D :D :DQuote:
Originally Posted by bikerz
I can smell the ocean air already!
Just bumping this to the top o' the CA page to see if we're still on for the 29th. Yes???
~BikeMomma
That will be the first day of my 43rd trip around the sun - I can't think of a better way to celebrate!
Where's Monteray Peninsula? Is this a meet, ride, go home deal or do I have to have a doggie-sitter?
Do I wanna go?
Well, yeah I think I wanna go if it's not far away... how far a ride? Can the directionally impaired find it?
spazz-o-ready
About 100 miles (give or take a few) south of Oakland. You could meet, ride and go home - might make for a long day.Quote:
Originally Posted by spazzdog
I think the plan was for 50 flat miles.
I'd like to come along. I will have to check with my "socal director", but I'm pretty sure I can go. Sounds like fun, and maybe it won't be too hot there!
-Amy
It is very unlikely that it will be too hot! I would guess that the temps should be mid 60's to low 70's.Quote:
Originally Posted by dachshund
This is an out and back route. Round trip is just under 50 miles. So if anybody wants to do a shorter ride, we can make arrangements. There's a good spot about 10 miles up the road. Starting and ending there would make a nice 30 mile loop.
It is flat flat. I rode an alternate course last weekend that had a little climbing. There was a short 15% grade, but the rest was pretty mild. But that course went inland. I prefer riding along the coast so I can watch the surf. Wind can be a factor.
I'll scour through the pages of this thread and get a list of riders and maybes for the ride.
I'd best wait for the next time... this calls for doggie care and it ain't in the budget (yet).
Y'all have a fab time!
spazz
Crud. I don't think I'm going to make this one. Doggie care and snap care is over budget right now.
So what is the current participant list? Just checking for axe murderers.
I think I can grab a room for Friday night at a Courtyard using my Marriott points. Choices are Morgan Hill, Cupertino, Campbell and So San Jose. What's the best for 1) driving into Monterey in the morning and 2) nice nieghborhood. Any of them near a Peet's? I'll even make do with a Starbuck's (you didn't hear me say that).
There is also a Courtyard in Salinas in an industrial area (by Orchard Supply Hardware, IHOP, Costco, grocery store, kind of places). I've had out-of-towner friends stay there before. About 2 or 3 years old. Pretty standard for a Courtyard. There's also a Residence Inn next door.Quote:
Originally Posted by SadieKate
There are not Peet's around here. It doesn't bother my caffeine free body, but by caffeine addicted husband would be happier if they existed. There's a brand "S" a couple blocks away.
I can squeak out 1 night at the Residence Inn in Salinas - on El Rancho Way. Is that the one? It takes twice the points as Morgan Hill.
Having just spent a week with their coffee, even brand "S" looks good.
aka_kim and I are in negotiations right now. Her great decider powers have left her.:rolleyes: The question is: do we drive down Friday night and then I try to stagger home after (estimate of 3 hours each way for me) or do I get up at the crack 'o dawn stupid and we make the drive that morning, stay the night so we can enjoy some post ride food and libation, and drive home the next day.
What time does the ride start this year?
Last year we started at 10:00. It's not the kind of ride that you have to start really early to beat the heat. (Now after saying that, watch it be screamin' hot). My vote would be to drive down early in the morning on Saturday, then spend Saturday night. Remember this is a FUN ride. You won't be killing yourself! But if you go the other way, libations could be had on Friday night!;)Quote:
Originally Posted by SadieKate
It would have been nice to maybe go mountain biking on Sunday, but my work plans have screwed that up. I have to be on a plane Sunday at noon.:(
How can the Residence Inn be that expensive (in either points or dollars)? Wotta ripoff!
Damn!:mad:Quote:
Originally Posted by spazzdog
Damn, 2!:mad:Quote:
Originally Posted by snapdragen
Dogs and money.... What are you gonna do?
Okey-dokey. Kim and I have a reservation at the fabulously wonderful Residence Inn in Salinas for Saturday night. This will allow us to partake of the gourmet fare and libations of Salinas that night.
Hopefully, you're starting this ride late enough we can drive down in the morning. 172 miles from Davis + time to pick up Kim = :eek: a.m.
AG, you are soooo special.:D
Uuhhhhhh.....I reeeeally hate to have to say this, but I now have a conflict on the 29th. :eek: :eek: :( :( :) :) Eek, darn, and yippee, all in the same sentence.....
Vino, a.k.a. Charlotte, is getting married in Mammoth on the 29th and has invited her and her soon-to-be hubby's close circle of cycling friends (which includes moi -- truly an honor ;) ) to attend and ride mountain bikes with them. These two are a perfect match and are both awesome humans in their own right, so it's no question where I should be on this date. ;)
I will SO miss seeing y'all at the Monterey ride, though! This looks like it's shaping up to be an awesome ride with all sorts of neat TE'ers. I think I actually had Char convinced to come to the ride before she made these OTHER plans. How COULD she??? :D :p Perhaps we can do another one before the summer's out?? AG??? Hehe...look at me, already asking for another one.....
So, consider me "Damn #3". Sorry, gals....next time, with luck!!!!
~BikeMomma
I know. I thought of that also. We'll keep trying.Quote:
Originally Posted by Adventure Girl
I haven't been able to think of a durn thing to do in Scottsdale itself. Old Town is walkable and good window shopping but expensive. Rage Cycles isn't that far away if you don't mind hoofing it but if it's hot you'll want to hang out at the pool.
If it is overcast with the monsoon season, the sun won't hurt as much so walking isn't as bad. Stores stay open pretty late due to the heat and tourists.