jobob sez: "I'm going to try to be among the first ones out, and then hang out at the display area afterwards, to say hi to Susan and the TE gang and whoever else shows up."

I'm on the waiting list too for registration, hope to see you there then and now...we all know who to look for!

I also liked the Chico velo club rides, did the Wildflower once (oh heck, let's be honest, it was the Flatflower, not even the Mildflower version). Like many rides that early it often rains but the food and rider support is great.

The only ride I'd give a thumbs down too so far was the crowded, over~advertised, you-gotta-start-somewhere but why-oh-why are ALL the beginners in the bay area-here, Tour de Peninsula.

Friends don't let friends ride it. Never again.

I also like the Primavera and of course...the AIDS Lifecycle for support, route sheets, crew. (foods just ok on the latter but the crew and support on the Lifecyle will spoil you for any other ride)


> As for Mt. Diablo, if you're in OK shape and/or have low gears and are not in a hurry, you can do it. Extra credit for making the final short-but-steep climb to the top.

I see a couple of clubs including Different Spokes, and Grizzley Peak both have organised rides up Diablo on New Years day. Like the "this year I vow to get in shape" ride.

I'm in the "low gears, lots of patience bike club" but I wanna do it again! That was a hoot. And jobob, I got gloves! So now I have at least 4 pair lying around to try to find before the next ride.