SoCal TE Ride 7/1 (Saturday)... who's in?

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Just starting a thread to see who's in for this ride.... so far

BCIPam
Brandy
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Who else is coming???

[Tiffanie]

I have it on my calendar but it may not end up working out for me.
Depends on time - I may be able to go but have to plan to cut out early.

[I TRI]

Where will you be going? How many miles etc??

Nicola

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this one will be out of Orange County - probably between 40-50 miles and possibly w/hills, depending on who's coming. Several of us are trying to get some hill work in in preparation for Cool Breeze coming up in August.

I TRI, if you wanted to come and do a shorter ride, you can always turn back early or Pam might be able to give you a way to do a shorter loop. Everyone is really great and lots of fun!

T~

[bikerchick68]

I'm hoping to be there but have house sitting obligations for my best friend...

I need details please... where is the start? What time? (I think Pam said 9AM?) how far etc... I have to figure out timing and make sure I can make it without messing up the dog who's old and medicated... stuff's gotta be on time.

[bcipam]

OK OK just need to know whose coming - haven't worked out a start time or route yet. My project for next weekend since I'll be home unable to ride. Would everyone be interested in an earlier start - say 8am especially if the weather turns hot? Would like to make the distance somewhere around 40 - 50 miles again depending on whose coming.

If we start early and the temps stay down I would like to climb up through Lemon Heights to Orange Park Acres and then give you a gals a great downhill (practice!) on Jamboree. From Jamboree we can turn (most likely at Portola to the Hick's Haul Trail) and head out towards the ocean. Not as many path trails this time cause we need to practice being out on the roads.

Start place will most likely again be Cedar Grove Park, in Tustin Ranch.

Bikerchick: Would really love for you to make this ride. Is there any way someone else can check on the dog for you? I predict the ride will take the morning and maybe some of the afternoon as well.

[bikerchick68]

OK... I mapquested this and it's 95 miles... about an hour 40 minutes from me... assuming we start at 8 am I would HAVE to be done and in my vehicle no later than 2pm... and that is really pushing it... I'm gonna have to think about it... that means this dog couldn't go out from 6am- almost 4 pm... close to 10 hours. My friend will be in Michigan for a wedding so no way to change plans...

chances are we'd complete the ride faster than that... but I never underestimate weird mechanical stuff and flats on long rides...

hmmm... lemme think about it... I may just have to cut out early if it's taking too long...

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So, what's the plan for Saturday? I'm leaving Thursday afternoon and won't be home until late Friday so I'd like to get an idea of start time (I'm assuming the starting point is the same).

I think there are several people who will need directions to the start as well. I can't wait to see everyone!!!! YEAH!!

Trac'

[bcipam]

I was hoping to get and post the route slip from my friend Jess but it has not arrived yet. No worries, I have a route planned in my head. I think with all this "Africa Hot" weather we are having we will skip the hill climbing in the beginning. I still plan on doing Newport Coast. Will also have a little climbing once we hit PCH, but its a little hill. Depending on how everyone is doing and what the weather is like, we can add some hill climbing (and mileage) on the end. I'd like to do 50 miles but with really hot weather may cut it to 40 or so. Remember to bring plenty of water and snacky snacks.

Anyway, let's plan on meeting at Cedar Grove Park around 8 - planning to leave at 830a. Directions:

Cedar grove Park, Tustin Ranch CA

From LA: Take 5 South past the 55 (Newport Fwy), exit Tustin Ranch Rd. turn left. Continue up Tustin Ranch Rd. to Pioneer (approximately 1 1/2 - 2 miles), turn left, right, and then immediately left into the Park parking lot. Note if you hit Jamboree, you went too far. Pioneer is the left turn before Jamboree. Tustin Ranch dead ends into Jamboree. Look for the 7th Day Adventist Church and OC Fire Station at the corner of Tustin Ranch and Pioneer.

From South OC or San Diego: Take 5 North, exit Jamboree turn right. Take Jamboree past Irvine Blvd, look for Tustin Ranch Rd., turn left. Next right is Pioneer, turn right, then right again and left into the Park.

My cell phone is (714) 308-5522. Please call me if you are running late, get lost etc so we wait for you. I have a white Ford Explorer with cycling stickers all over the back window, license "BIKNPAM".

I'm hoping both Wayne and my friend Richard join us. Please give me a roll call so I know whose coming and know to wait for you all.

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I'm in, see ya at 8am

Trac'

[Ninabike]

Hi Pam, I'm not sure yet, but will let you know.

Nina

[bcipam]

Bump this up for everyone to see.