Cherry of a Ride

[Wahine]

Hey everyone, I just learned about this ride from the calendar section.

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/calen...=2007-4-22&c=1

It sounds like fun. I've ridden many of the roads though I have not done the organized ride. They have several different ride lengths: 30, 50, 60, 80 and 100 miles.

I'm planning on going. I haven't decided if I'll do the 80 or 100 yet. There's a lot of climbing so I think the 100 might be too much.

I can send route profiles that the race organizer provided via PM if anyone is interested.

[Wahine]

I got this info from one of the race organizers. All of the rides have some climbing and the 100 miler looks tough.

I hope some other TEers will think about coming out for this.



Here is the general information:Cherry of a Ride 2007

RIDE DISTANCE(MILES) ASCENT(FT)

30 28.8 870

50 48.3 2,221

60 61.0 4,069

80 80.83 5,250

100 100.1 7,536

[teigyr]

I wish we could go!!! I'm in Seattle and work Saturday night until 8:30pm. It's in the back of my mind, however. It'd be a good training ride if nothing else! Besides, sometimes these rides have THE best food...

[DarcyInOregon]

I am already signed up for two rides this month, one on the 14th and one on the 29th. It looks like a good event, though.

Darcy

[TsPoet]

Did this last year, will do again this year, probably.
It is put on by some very enthusiastic non-cyclists - they are a blast. The dried cherries they provide are wonderful. The 48 mile route that I did last year was mostly easy.
If anyone is interested, the 30-48 mile routes can be made easier than they are plotted out to be - if they are the same as last year. There is a point in that route that goes up and over a hill. The return comes down a gradual road back to meet up with the climb - so just stay right and avoid the climb if you want.
This was one very fun ride, and I'm looking forward to it this year.
The scenery is pretty good, for this side of the state.

[TsPoet]

I think Wahine and I are going to try and meet up before this ride, pre-registration needs to be mailed by this Friday. I imagine they'll let people register the day of, as well.
So, any other takers? It would be great to meet up with some folks!