Little Red Riding Hood in Utah

[cindysue]

I'll likely be flying as Andrew and I are trying to piggy back a visit to some friends....

[bikerHen]

I'm in Brigham City at the crystal inn; for some reason the internet room rate was less expensive than for the same room at the crystal inn up in Logan?? Its not so far from Logan that I can't meet everyone for dinner or something

There was also a really beautiful resort actually in Wellsville but it was a little too expensive ... but I've got to admit... the idea of a spa on-site for a post ride massage sounded really great there for a minute

I'm sure there will be some sort of pre-ride dinner; I can't wait!! How much riding are you doing now? I'm trying to put together a plan with a reasonable 'ramp up' ... basically it will be a 90 day plan... any infinate wisdom will be greatly appreciated!

Tracy

I checked out the web site for the day spa as well. Nice, but like you said expensive. I'll just have to settle for the hot tub back at my hotel.

I don't know if the ride sponsors are having a pre-ride dinner but that doesn't mean we can't plan one for ourselves. I don't know who all is staying in the area the night before, but we should definitely plan to get together - so we can plan our ride strategy.

As for training, right now I'm spending time on my trainer everyday and trying to get out on the road once or twice a week. Road riding is cold and kinda messy right now so I'm on my mtb for those rides which is probably good training for me. I have a 33 mile route that I'm doing once a week now, and have a 50 mile route that I hope to work up to by April. There is one organized ride in the area the end of April. I'm going to do the 50 mile ride, and it has some major climbing.
So basically I'm just going for miles, miles, miles on the bike.

And . . . My reservation are made and the entry form mailed so I am good to go! BikerHen
Oh! Don't worry about a name change. Any and all are welcome at the back of the pack.

[Trekhawk]

I checked out the web site for the day spa as well. Nice, but like you said expensive. I'll just have to settle for the hot tub back at my hotel.

I don't know if the ride sponsors are having a pre-ride dinner but that doesn't mean we can't plan one for ourselves. I don't know who all is staying in the area the night before, but we should definitely plan to get together - so we can plan our ride strategy.
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Im booked in for the two nights at the Crystal Inn Logan. I think dinner together the night before for all in the area would be a great idea. Maybe after the ride we can all share a drink or two.

[cindysue]

allright - I'm registered. Looking forward to it! May drive, not sure yet.....

[Trekhawk]

allright - I'm registered. Looking forward to it! May drive, not sure yet.....

Yipee look forward to meeting you in June.

[Tater]

I am siging up for this as my first century. Am really looking forward to it!

[yellow]

I am siging up for this as my first century. Am really looking forward to it!

Welcome tater! I think you may be the only Whydahoan! You gonna go ride in Yellowstone when it's open to bikes but closed to cars in April??

Looking forward to meeting you in June!

-y

(P.S. Us Utahns are growing in ranks. Someday we may outnumber the MAs and the CAs! Hah! I know tater is in ID, but heck! It's close!)

[Tater]

Welcome tater! I think you may be the only Whydahoan! You gonna go ride in Yellowstone when it's open to bikes but closed to cars in April??

Looking forward to meeting you in June!

-y

(P.S. Us Utahns are growing in ranks. Someday we may outnumber the MAs and the CAs! Hah! I know tater is in ID, but heck! It's close!)

I don't know if I am going to do Yellowstone in April or wait until the fall tour in October. Decisions, decisions! Hey, I'll be an honorary Utahan for the ride!

[Tater]

I am officially registered! I am also logged in over at bikejournal as well. This has got me all jazzed!

[bikerHen]

Welcome tater! I think you may be the only Whydahoan! You gonna go ride in Yellowstone when it's open to bikes but closed to cars in April??

Tell me more about this Yellowstone thing please.

(P.S. Us Utahns are growing in ranks. Someday we may outnumber the MAs and the CAs! Hah! I know tater is in ID, but heck! It's close!)

Hey don't forget about me, the token WA! BikerHen

[yellow]

Tell me more about this Yellowstone thing please.


Hey don't forget about me, the token WA! BikerHen

Isn't Eden in Seattle? You can always join us. We can be the Washtahoans.

I don't know much about the Yellowstone thing, only that the roads are open to nonmotorized travel (with free entrance in the park) but closed to cars in April. Here's a website. CyclaSutra may know more about it...she went for the fall tour, I think. I'd like to try to go for a couple of days at least. My April schedule is just so busy!

[Tater]

This last fall (October) a friend and I participated in the 19th annual Yellowstone Bike Tour. Who puts it on just flew out of my brain, but they sponsor a spring ride in May as well. We ride from West Yellowstone, Montana in to Old Faithful for thirty miles, then back if one desires. There is limited sag support. I mean they do have several vehicles that keep an eye on the riders and will help with any mechanical problems, but they don't have much in the way of food. My friend and I just packed our own goodies and didn't have any problems at all. I did the full ride and it came out to a bit over sixty-two miles. My friend, a beginner, called it quits at the halfway point. The elevation varies from 6200 feet to around 6700 feet and can be a problem to those not used to it. Going in to Old Faithful seems to be more difficult, as the ride back went rather smooth despite a headwind. There is still the normal park traffic to deal with, but in early October it isn't too bad. There isn't a time limit on when one has to finish and some take all day! We just took it easy and enjoyed the beautiful scenery, the buffalo along the side of the road, the steam from the geysers and the wonderfully pine scented air. There is a free spaghetti feed the evening after the ride for tour participants and we found it to be rather lacking. (Cold noodles and not enough bread and salad.) If anything, that would have to be my only gripe. Other than that, cool ride, awesome scenery, a long-sleeved tee and good company made for a good ride. I am thinking of doing it again this year.
The park also opens the roads to bikers only once they plow the snow off. This is usually a few weeks before they offically open the park.

[CyclaSutra]

OK, girls, obsessive-compulsive impuse. Started new thread for Yellowstone biking.

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showt...9839#post59839

[cindysue]

looks like we're driving and staying in Sandy, Utah with Andrew's friend - about 90 miles from the ride start. Will be an early morning for me. Hope there is Starbucks in Sandy. Anyone know anything about that town? He moved there for work....

Andrew and his friend will be MTB'ing while the girls are riding. Any suggestions near the Wellsville area for MTB?

[Lifesgreat]

looks like we're driving and staying in Sandy, Utah with Andrew's friend - about 90 miles from the ride start. Will be an early morning for me. Hope there is Starbucks in Sandy. Anyone know anything about that town? He moved there for work....

Andrew and his friend will be MTB'ing while the girls are riding. Any suggestions near the Wellsville area for MTB?

I just posted an answer over in the Southwest Topic under LRRH Lodging.