Hey Pam etal

My goal mileage would be 40 if that's possible. Pam, any route is fine w/me, really (except major hills) please take your recovery into consideration as I don't want to have you push yourself too hard. ACG may come too (training for aids ride) as I remembered from her previous posts that she was very local. I'd love to start between 8-9 (earlier is better) If we need to shorten it a bit, that's fine too but if that's the case, I'd really like to have it end where it would be easy for me to tack on a few extra miles to get up to my goal - so the route described seems perfect since it would be easy to continue up the trail a tad.

So, yes Pam, its all new to me and I am SO excited to bike Orange County!!!! I'm feeling VERY fortunate to do it with someone who knows both what they are doing and where they are going! Brandy, its much less scary when there are other cyclists w/you as you don't feel so 'exposed', even if there isn't someone right next to you. Thats another thing I like about the organized rides, there are more riders out so the cars tend to be more aware of the cyclists. Don't know if its really any safer, but it makes me feel better

I'm looking forward to the 29th!

Trac'

ps. Happy Birthday Brandy! Good Job on your ride!!!