Tour de Palm Springs... who's going?

**bikerchick68** · 12-29-2006, 09:10 AM

I'm in for sure... and I'm riding with some friends... so let me get you a head count OK? I'd guess 6pm would work...everyone should be in and showered by then... as it gets closer we can do a PM and swap cell numbers in case something happens on the ride that prevents someone from showing up...

**Ninabike** · 12-29-2006, 09:51 AM

It's a little early for me to know what my post-ride plans will be since I don't know yet who will be coming with me (my friend's son might want to come along and do the Century; his girlfriend might come; my DH may have to get back early, etc.). Will let you know as soon as plans are firmed up.

Nina

**caligurl** · 12-29-2006, 10:38 AM

shower? i've never showered after an organziced ride before eating! (ok... except for cool breeze cuz they provide showers!) i always ride... do the "baby wipe thing" in the car... eat someplace cheap (and preferably junky! lol!)..... then head home.... so i'm out! have fun! (plus i agree with nina... WAY too early to know my ride plans much less my post ride plans!)

**PinkBike** · 01-08-2007, 01:23 PM

when i drive thru palm springs on my way to anywhere west i see windmills.
lots of windmills.
wouldn't that indicate wind?
lots of wind?

**caligurl** · 01-08-2007, 01:25 PM

well... when they turn the fans off.... it's not too bad... ya... those damned fans all blowing do make for some windy weather!

**Fredwina** · 01-08-2007, 01:41 PM

Originally Posted by PinkBike

when i drive thru palm springs on my way to anywhere west i see windmills.
lots of windmills.
wouldn't that indicate wind?
lots of wind?

Like Cali said, it depends.
Last year it was not bad.
Last month , I did a century around the Salton Sea, I stopped in Indio to have supper - Gale force winds
You are allowed to sign up Day of Ride - if you're coming from out of town, you have the winds aren't kicking up that day

**caligurl** · 01-08-2007, 02:08 PM

*takes hand.... holds it out and flat.... then sweeps hand over head from front to back in swift "fly's over" motion!"

methinks my little joke when right over fredwina's head!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**Fredwina** · 01-08-2007, 03:24 PM

Originally Posted by caligurl

*takes hand.... holds it out and flat.... then sweeps hand over head from front to back in swift "fly's over" motion!"

methinks my little joke when right over fredwina's head!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

your'e just mad because we're not going to in-n-out!

**bcipam** · 01-08-2007, 03:24 PM

I've done Palm Springs 3 times... I've never had a wind problem. One year it was really hot, another freezin' cold and another cold in the morning and hot by afternoon but no wind. Guess I was lucky.

I'm still thinking about driving out that morning and maybe doing the 50... I have so many friends doing the ride might be fun to tag along. I've never done the 50 always the century. I hear the 50 course is nice...

**bikerchick68** · 01-09-2007, 07:00 PM

Originally Posted by bcipam

I've done Palm Springs 3 times... I've never had a wind problem. One year it was really hot, another freezin' cold and another cold in the morning and hot by afternoon but no wind. Guess I was lucky.

I'm still thinking about driving out that morning and maybe doing the 50... I have so many friends doing the ride might be fun to tag along. I've never done the 50 always the century. I hear the 50 course is nice...

Wave when you blow by me 'K?

Man oh man... sure hope I'm ready. I know I will be but I've been off so long now I'm losing my confidence. Sigh. Riding this weekend. Have set plans. Assuming it doesn't rain. Supposed to rain on Thurs and Fri... PLEASE no rain on the weekend!

**bcipam** · 01-10-2007, 04:48 AM

Oh my gosh BikerChick have you not been reading my life's story - I'm so out of shape right now and slow and pokey - I'm worried I won't be able to do the 50 and before I wouldn't think twice about the century.

This is going to be my humbling year... struggling to get into shape and keep up with everyone (and no I am not sandbagging!). I've gained so much weight, I have not in anyway, done any training or exercised, man I should just stay home.

If you are worried, you can always ride with me but I warn you - it's going to be a cruise.

**caligurl** · 01-10-2007, 06:34 AM

ok.... no one got my joke about the fans being on and causing the wind.....

pam (and bc68) it's really not that far of a drive for either of you to do in the morning then back home! we drive beyond where each of you live quite often, to attend rides... and have never stayed overnight (doggie committments at home).... and palm springs is an hour closer to you than i am... so a much shorter drive!

**bikerchick68** · 01-11-2007, 06:32 PM

bcipam... I hear ya. Riding is down, weight is up... and I might suffer doing the 55 but I'm doing it. Hope I see ya there... would be fun to have another person to ride with!

I'm already well and truly humbled. And the new Brooks saddle ain't helping.

I'm pretty sure it's going away and I'm gonna try to find something else. Sigh.

Cali... I need those fans in my HOUSE in the summer time. Someday I'll put in airconditioning. Not this year tho. Already got new windows... then my main line broke and had a $2000 plumbing bill. 3 days later car broke down...

Why am I grinning? I'm broke and have no money for other hobbies... so guess who's gonna do a LOT of riding for fun again come spring???

**Ninabike** · 01-12-2007, 07:49 AM

Hi girls, I plan to do the 55 also. But ...., I have done almost NO riding for the last 2 months!! My first ride was just 18 miles last weekend. For sure, I will be lagging behind you other 55 mile girls. I'm not even sure my DH can come, nor my friend from the office. In the past, I have driven down the morning of, and one year I went the evening before and stayed at the Marriott Courtyard on Tahquitz. That was fun because there were a lot of other riders there. I will probably drive down early in the morning this time. I'm still "up in the air" re: my plans, but I do hope to see you there.

Nina

**caligurl** · 01-12-2007, 10:05 AM

Originally Posted by bikerchick68

bcipam... I hear ya. Riding is down, weight is up... and I might suffer doing the 55 but I'm doing it. Hope I see ya there... would be fun to have another person to ride with!

I'm already well and truly humbled. And the new Brooks saddle ain't helping.

I'm pretty sure it's going away and I'm gonna try to find something else. Sigh.

Cali... I need those fans in my HOUSE in the summer time. Someday I'll put in airconditioning. Not this year tho. Already got new windows... then my main line broke and had a $2000 plumbing bill. 3 days later car broke down...

Why am I grinning? I'm broke and have no money for other hobbies... so guess who's gonna do a LOT of riding for fun again come spring???

oh no! when it rains it pours! but maybe you've had all your pouring?????????

i'm hearing you (and nina) about the riding.... i have no inspiration! but for me... mostly cuz of the weather... if i can't be comfortable... i don't want to ride... i'm not a professional... so i see NO NEED to ride in nasty, cold weather! why? i can find other ways of exercising that i enjoy... why suffer?

(which is why i SO don't want to do stupid stagecoach tomorrow... but hubby wants to since we spent the money... UGH! it's gonna be freaking cold and he WILL have to listen to me b*tch about it for 100 miles IF i don't turn around early cuz i'm blue... YES... you read that right... ms NEVER QUITS is saying she will cut the ride short if she's too cold!)

i just really DO have a different attitude about cycling lately!

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