Not very far but I have no idea what this does to our route and eating after. If we park in the middle or closer to Andronico's before the Market opens, shouldn't we be OK? Isn't that a city lot? Is there a time limit?
http://maps.yahoo.com/dd_result?newa...y=us&terr=3003
http://www.ci.danville.ca.us/default...=1013&Frame=L1
but that gets us farther away from lunchQuote:
So, how far is this from our original start point? (From another forum...)
... where are your priorities, girl???
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Oh heavens no - we have the huge SK-envied pedal wrench. It is simple operator error. :p Happens every time. Good thing I like scars.
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I don't know what kind of lot is it - I thought it was for Andronico's, which would make it private? Just trying not to pizz off the good people of Danville.....:oQuote:
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Dunno, I've always been oblivious to these things ;). I don't remember where the farmer's market was setup - was it kinda in the middle of the lot? Maybe if we park near Andronico's in the back, adjacent to the bike path?Quote:
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I actually read the pdf in Jo's link. It's a city lot. The farmer's market was near the Railroad Museum so I like your plan.
There is also a quilt exhibit at the museum which is open from 10-1 on Saturdays.
there is a three hour lot across the street from where the farmer's market is located. It's a big lot, hard to miss. There are two sections in the lot, a one hour (I think) and a three hour. I will probably park there.
p.s. the time limit probably starts at 9am so we should have plenty of time to eat, etc.
OK, now I'm completely confused. Whose plan is it that you like, SK?
Unless there's a definite decision to meet up elsewhere, I'm going to park where I always parked, which is the large public lot that is between the Railroad Museum and Andronico's. Where exactly in that lot I suppose will depend on where they're setting up the Farmer's Market.
So are you suggesting maybe we park closer to Andronico's and towards the rear of the lot? That might work well.
For what it's worth, the last time we parked there and there was a farmer's market going on, I seem to recall there was no problem in parking in the wee hours before the farmers market opened up. It was pretty busy once we returned and the market was in full swing, but that didn't seem to matter all that much since we were already there in the first place.
But since we're going to be there before 7:30 I don't see any big problems in locating each other.
oh and there is coffee nearby:
Starbucks: 398 Hartz Avenue (parallel to Railroad)
Peets: 435 Railroad Avenue
the lot is on Railroad Avenue between W. Prospect Avenue and W. Linda Mesa Avenue if that helps.
p.s. there is a clock tower to identify the lot. Apparently there was some construction going on but it's complete now
CindySue... totally off topic, but did you get the e-card I sent you?
e-card? :D . nope, will pm you offline.........
Oh, ya'll. I'm so confused. Has a decision been reached on the parking thing?
Parking - I hope.....:D
Is that the lot with the Museum at one end and Andronico's on the other . . . I hope? What are we looking at? My Xray vision has failed me.
*snort* Yes. I'm hoping the big box is Andronico's......Quote:
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Executive decision maker says:
So aim for the big red circle!!Quote:
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SadieKate
"Preliminary list and some guesswork"
Kim (executive decision maker)"
SK, isn't that "decider"? oh the horror and injury to the OED....
"Anyone I missed?"
Shadon? Will you be there?
I think the lot CindySue mentions is to the top left and outside of Snap's picture of the museum/Andronico's lot. There's also street parking.
The EDM says park anywhere you like, meet in the Andronico's lot. (The EDM will try to be on time this weekend.:o)
see ya there!
p.s. I won't be climbing the "wall" with my compact double.....:p
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Ditto. 100 extra pounds of practically dead weight. We've never done a pure climbing ride. I wonder if we'll fall over.
Snap, you're in charge of the poker game. Petitepois may need some bribery action.
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She already got new shoes and the promise of ice cream...
Wonder if there will be any cookies instead of rocks in Fluffy's bag.
On the parking... if Snap's big red circle isn't a parking lot, she has just provided someone somewhere (those "internet villianous snoopers") with a nice target to drop a bomb.
On the climb: CindySue honey, I ONLY have a compact double! I'm assuming it will serve me well for the expected 1000 meters of riding I'll complete :D
On poker: how many lbs of change to I have to bring for the game and do I have to carry it on my bike for the climb?
spazz-o-uhoh!
Spazz, you live in CA now. You need a triple, girlfriend!! :)
spazzdog "... if Snap's big red circle isn't a parking lot, she has just provided someone somewhere (those "internet villianous snoopers") with a nice target to drop a bomb."
nah, I think we're supposed to parachute drop in on our bikes ;-)
You guys are cracking me up! I can't wait! I
I'm shooting to make it to the Junction with something less that the 5,000 stops I made last year, and maybe a little further! :eek:
Hey anyone have any ideas on what adjustment issues might cause a sore left hamstring, slightly twingy left knee, and sore right outer lower shin? (is that specific enough?) I rode the 3 Bears (lots of climbing) yesterday with my pal Nicole and last night and today I'm feeling sore in those areas... :(
The orginal saddle (San Marco Aero) is going back on for Diablo. Oy.
I dunno, maybe go get a massage? :confused: That's a lot of climbing.
Nope...I'm gonna do the Tiberon Loop and then decorate helmets with my team. Have fun you-all! I'll do it next year...(yeah, everything is "next year" right now!).Quote:
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Right now I'm praying I make it to Daly City on Day 1 :o
I can't remember what I did last year. Anyone have any advice?
I think I'm leaning towards 1 bottle cytomax, 1 bottle water, and my camelback... Cytomax always makes me a little thirsty, even though I make it half strength...
Two water bottles should be plenty. You can get more water at the entrance, at various picnic sites and at the Junction.
V.
OK thanks - I guess it's better to carry less...Quote:
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OK... since I'm a Diablo virgin, I'm having a bit of a fashion crisis.
Will it be cold at 7:30am?
Will I be OK in just shorts and a jersey or do I need to wear warmer gear?
How's the road surface? Carry 2 tubes or more?
I think thats it for the moment.
spazzdog (who's wondering which part of her crazy brain raised it's hand for this ride)
This is a kitchen sink ride. Meaning you will need wind layers to get off the mountain without freezing your toocas.
I suspect it'll be cold enough tomorrow that I'll climb in knee warmers, a short sleeve jersey and short-fingered gloves. I'll take a wind jacket and full length gloves to get down the hill. It's a bit unseasonably cool right now.
Also, the temps stay warmer below the junction, but that downhill will still be cool.
Elephants and water at the junction.
Is there the same at Rock City, anyone?
Oh, yeah, one tube and pump is fine.
This is meet at 7:30, right? As opposed to roll at 7:30? That's how I read it.... if it is roll at 7:30, we'll be late... :cool:
I'm Ok with meet since it's not going to be hot tomorrow. Anyone else?
BikerZ, were you the one with the time constraints? I think CindySue solved hers with only going to the reception but that ball could still be pinging around.
I know, let ask the Executive Decision Maker.
At this point I am not thinking I'll make it to my afternoon event, so no time contraints for me...
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Especially as I have become your Rafanelli source.... :cool: