WAVE - ride September 18th

[LilBolt]

It wouldn't be the WAVE if we didn't get bit wet. I helped put the goody bags together last weekend and we had amazing weather. What difference a week makes.

Looking forward to yet another great ride. Today on our ride one of the guys said that yesterday he saw WAVE volunteers sweeping Issaquah-Hobart...literally...with brooms!!! Those are the details that make this ride so special.

[AppleTree]

So unfair that the weather is going to be nice tomorrow....on Monday. Am I the only one to wimp out at the gruesome forecast? Rain and wind are not good combinations for me. And I so wanted to do this ride.

I am hoping the Kitsap Color Classis next weekend is better, that is the last organized ride of the season.

It's hard to complain too awful much, as my DH said, we have been fortunate on all the major rides this year. Which is saying something considering the spring/early summer we had up here.

Hope those who went had a great ride. Look forward to hearing ride reports!

[Biciclista]

Hey I got to meet Lilbolt today!! I really can't complain about the ride today. I did the middle sister. It stopped raining when we got there and didn't start raining again on us until the last 5 miles.
WHat a hilly ride! The best part?? the tail wind on the last 5 miles. WOOHOOO.
and with my favorite guy in the whole world volunteering as a cheerleader and guide for all the gals at 2nd and Front.

[lauraelmore1033]

I thought I saw you Mimi! It was at the second rest stop and I thought you looked familiar, but it didn't hit me until later: Randonneur jersey, orange bike, tiny lady--must have been Mimitabby! That WAS a hilly ride! I saw many women walking the hills and spent much time thinking about how demoralizing that must be for new-ish riders who think they're in for an easy, "girly" ride of empowerment...
I thought about bailing too when I awoke and saw it was pouring outside. But I had already paid, and the swagg is always too good to pass up... getting a new drawstring bag (much improved over the one I used so much last year) was well worth it

[Biciclista]

yes, the Swag was REALLY good. Treats for both me and my DH. sorry I didn't get to say hi to you Laura

[Susan126]

Mimi I'm sorry I didn't see you today but I did get a sweet "kiss" from your adorable hubby!

When I arrived at 6:17 AM it was pouring! I parked my car in the garage and got ready. When I finally left the parking garage the rain had practically stopped. Just a light drizzle and then nothing at the start. Everyone I met was so positive and energetic. I hope you enjoyed one of those delicious Cin Dogs at the first rest stop! Yummy!

What a long long day for me. I was up at 4 AM because I had to drop my hubby off at the airport first. Dropped him off around 5:40 then got onto 405 to Issaquah. I was there in 25 minutes! Very light traffic on a Sunday morning at 6:00 AM! Then the ride and then I had to clean my own bike when I got home! Joe usually does that but he's half way to Paris by now!

I'll sleep very soundly tonight!

[Biciclista]

Susan, I SAW YOU!! you were on your way back, just past the rest stop on the out and back.. You were going about 30mph down the hill while I was going up. :-) I didn't see your daughter though?
I tried the Cin dog, it was too sweet for me. However, at the next rest stop (for little sisters only) I found incredible brownies.

sleep well!

[Susan126]

Glad you saw me I just wish I had seen you! What a day wasn't it Mimi?! I actually had a great time! My daughter bailed on me!!!!! She called me the night before and told me that if it was raining she wasn't going to ride. Hrumph! What a wuss! lol Well you know me . . . I paid and rain or shine I was riding! And I'm glad I did. A friend from work was supposed to ride it too but I didn't see her. I'll check with her tomorrow when I see her at work. She's new to biking and I'm wondering if the rain made her change her mind.

You sleep well too!

[Biciclista]

Susan, Salsabike REALLY wants to meet you. :-)

[Susan126]

Well I would LOVE to meet her too!

[salsabike]

Had a blast! Isn't it funny that after all that forecast drama, it DIDN'T rain till the very end?

We need to find a way to ID each other on this ride---seems silly that I haven't met you yet, Susan! And Laura too!

Raleighdon got lots of smooches today.

Best goody bag on earth, best volunteers, great food, food stops, firefighters. I love this ride.

[salsabike]

[Stellar1]

Liked this ride!! Looking fwd to next year.

Stellar1
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[bmccasland]

Sorry I missed being on the cheering squad. Woke up yesterday with a migraine and spent most of the day in bed.

Next year's goal: To RIDE!

[AppleTree]

Sorry I missed being on the cheering squad. Woke up yesterday with a migraine and spent most of the day in bed.

Next year's goal: To RIDE!

Me too! We missed all the fun! It's too bad that we couldn't have switched today's beautiful weather with yesterday, what a difference a day makes.