Aug 26 - The Official Scharffen Berger ride-lunch-tour thread

[bikerz]

OK - I'm having trouble thinking this through. It looks like everyone on the ride is having lunch, and CindySue, MP and PP are the only ones definitely having lunch and definitely not riding. BikeMomma, BikeKids, and Dachshund are up in the air...

Option 1:
Park at the SB factory or near by, leave on the ride from there, eat lunch partway through the ride, finish back at the SB factory.
*We will need to be in cell phone contact with the lunchers so they know when to meet us at the sandwich place in Richmond.

Option 2:
Same as Option 1 except we eat lunch at the SB factory after the ride
* Later lunch for everyone, but easier logistics for the non-riding lunchers. I don't know anything about the SB cafe, but as CindySue pointed out in the original thread, there are plenty of restaurants around there.

Option 3:
Park and meet in Richmond, eat there after the whole ride, all caravan the few miles back at the SB factory in time for the tour.
* Driving and parking happens twice, we still need to be in contact with the non-riding lunchers, a little more time in cars for everyone. There is plenty of parking at the Richmond Marina.

Thoughts, ideas? I'm just spinning around on this one... I'm having GRE logic problem flashbacks! Ack!

Oh - and no matter what, does everyone have a way to secure their bike in or on their car?

[SadieKate]

I vote for Option 2. Non-riders that want to lunch will be able to join us and we can adjust our calorie intake to match the schedule.

[snapdragen]

Option 2

[maillotpois]

Option 2 works for us. That way we just go straight to one place. And perhaps we get there early and start relieving them of their extra chocolate.

EDIT: They have a chocolate sandwich on the menu... http://www.cafecacao.biz/menus.html

[SadieKate]

Yum!
Tomato, Mozzarella, & Basil Panini

Or maybe this . . . .
Hot Pressed "BBQ" Chicken Sandwich in Cocoa nib BBQ sauce

Bubba will like this:
Grilled Cheese Sandwich

and this:
Ham & Gruyere Panini

Oh heaven!
Scharffen Berger Chocolate Sandwich

Is it Saturday yet?

[SadieKate]

Did see their brunch menu? We could eat before the ride also:

A bubbly glass of Mimosa
Two Farm Fresh Poached Eggs served with Rosemary Brown Butter served with salad of frisee and apple
Fresh Banana and Chocolate Pancakes
French Toast filled with Almond Frangipane compote of apples and pears
Stack o' Buttermilk pancakes with honest maple syrup

Looks like good pre-ride food to me.

[snapdragen]

Mimosas.............

[SemiSweet]

Hi BikerZ. Can you tell me the location of the parking lot where the ride begins in Emeryville? Marty and I will be coming from Sac. Thanks, Candy

[melissam]

Um, is there room for one more?

I've been watching the Scharffen Berger threads for a while, and they combine three really cool things: Bikes, Chocolate, and TE folks. I would have jumped at the opportunity, but was pretty sure I'd have to work this weekend.

It looks like I won't have to work this weekend after all, so I'd be interested in the ride, lunch & tour.

-- Melissa

[SadieKate]

You mean I might meet you at last? Wow!

You betcha there's room!

[melissam]

Thanks, Sadie Kate!

It will be great to finally meet you as well!!

-- Melissa

[bikerz]

Excellent - sounds like Option 2 is the clear winner - I knew I could count on useful feedback! I am assuming we could park there at the cafe, and/or nearby on the street. We'll have a little bit of city riding to get over to the University bike bridge.

Here's the final plan (unless anyone has additonal suggestions)

When: Saturday, 8/26 - meet between 11:15 and 11:30 am (roll-out at 12 or before)
Where: Sharffen Berger cafe parking area - 914 Heinz Ave, Berkeley, CA

Melissa - I'm glad you can come!

Candy and Marty - we will be meeting at the Sharffen Berger factory cafe parking lot - address above.

Fashion question: Is everyone going to be wearing their new AV gear? This might be a good ride for those of you who want to take your new AV wind vest for a spin!

Anyone who wants my cell phone number, just PM me and I'll be happy to provide it.

[bikerz]

Ride list
SadieKate and Bubba
BikerZ
Jobob and Leebob
Snapdragen
Candy and Marty
Ada (Marty's son's SO)
Melissa
Ride maybes:
BikeMomma [+ kids?]
Dachshund

Lunch list
SadieKate and Bubba
BikerZ
Maillotpois and PetitePois
Snapdragen
Jobob and Leebob
CindySue
Candy and Marty
Ada (Marty's son's SO)
Melissa
Lunch maybes:
BikeMomma [+ kids?]
Dachshund

Tour list
SadieKate and Bubba
Maillotpois and PetitePois
Jobob and Leebob
Snapdragen
BikerZ
CindySue
Candy
Marty
Melissa
Tour maybes:
Ada (Marty's son's SO)
BikeMomma [+kids]

[SadieKate]

Wow, you're a good cat herder.

[snapdragen]

Wow, you're a good cat herder.

I wanna see her nail jello to a tree.