my first "event"

[Kano]

Earl and I signed up for the "Tour de Boise" today. The description calls it a race, says it's designed for beginners and open to all ages and skill levels -- the radio ads are saying any kind of bike, the pictures of past events include shots of kids in trailers, and there's one heckuva party afterward. I don't think it's a very serious race, as races go. I can tell you, we won't be winning it -- aside from that we WILL finish it!

As far as we can tell, looking at maps (he says it's a waste of gas to drive the route and see, but that helped us decide to make this weekend's group ride) it should be a mostly flat excursion. Probably two hours riding time, unless it's REALLY flat, which is likely to bring up our average speed by lots!

This means we're going to be surrounded by roadies again this weekend, which means that craving for a zippier bike is going to rear it's not-so-ugly head again!

Tater -- you're in the area, are you going to ride this one?

Karen in Boise

[bikerchick68]

very cool! I love doing event rides... the social atmosphere is just FUN! Let us know how it went for you... and which road bike you decide you want most

[Geonz]

Think about how much stronger you're getting working harder on the bike you're riding :-) And have fun!

[Kano]

fun, yeah, I'm up for that!

I think, with a 1000 rider limit, there might be too much bike eye-candy to make an "I want list" (besides, I'm still novice enough that the pretty paint is what appeals to me most of all!) I'll probably want them all!

I'm pretty amazed at our audacity in signing up for this event -- first, that we've decided we "belong" at this sort of thing, second, that we can ride this far in one session. And then, even more unbelievable this evening: I've ridden 72 miles in the last four days!

Thanks ladies! I may even bring my camera!

Karen in Boise

[Tater]

Kano,
From what I have heard, this is one is more of a stroll through Boise, rather than a race. Because it is so flat, everyone turns out on whatever bike they can pull out of the garage. The whole thing is quite a gas!
I am going to miss this one due to being out of town for the weekend. I am, however, looking forward to a century ride in Meridian in August. They have a 30 mile option if you are interested.
Have fun!

[Kano]

Tater -- please let me know how to get more information on the one in August! 30 miles at a time will probably be a walk in the park by then! DPITA will NOT talk me into the century though!

I pretty much figured that the Tour de Boise is more a fun event than a true race -- the dude on the flyer looks more like us than a racer!

Karen in Boise