Tour de Palm Springs... who's going?

[bcipam]

I've done Palm Springs 3 times... I've never had a wind problem. One year it was really hot, another freezin' cold and another cold in the morning and hot by afternoon but no wind. Guess I was lucky.

I'm still thinking about driving out that morning and maybe doing the 50... I have so many friends doing the ride might be fun to tag along. I've never done the 50 always the century. I hear the 50 course is nice...

[bikerchick68]

I've done Palm Springs 3 times... I've never had a wind problem. One year it was really hot, another freezin' cold and another cold in the morning and hot by afternoon but no wind. Guess I was lucky.

I'm still thinking about driving out that morning and maybe doing the 50... I have so many friends doing the ride might be fun to tag along. I've never done the 50 always the century. I hear the 50 course is nice...

Wave when you blow by me 'K? Man oh man... sure hope I'm ready. I know I will be but I've been off so long now I'm losing my confidence. Sigh. Riding this weekend. Have set plans. Assuming it doesn't rain. Supposed to rain on Thurs and Fri... PLEASE no rain on the weekend!

[bcipam]

Oh my gosh BikerChick have you not been reading my life's story - I'm so out of shape right now and slow and pokey - I'm worried I won't be able to do the 50 and before I wouldn't think twice about the century.

This is going to be my humbling year... struggling to get into shape and keep up with everyone (and no I am not sandbagging!). I've gained so much weight, I have not in anyway, done any training or exercised, man I should just stay home.

If you are worried, you can always ride with me but I warn you - it's going to be a cruise.

[caligurl]

ok.... no one got my joke about the fans being on and causing the wind.....

pam (and bc68) it's really not that far of a drive for either of you to do in the morning then back home! we drive beyond where each of you live quite often, to attend rides... and have never stayed overnight (doggie committments at home).... and palm springs is an hour closer to you than i am... so a much shorter drive!

[bikerchick68]

bcipam... I hear ya. Riding is down, weight is up... and I might suffer doing the 55 but I'm doing it. Hope I see ya there... would be fun to have another person to ride with!

I'm already well and truly humbled. And the new Brooks saddle ain't helping. I'm pretty sure it's going away and I'm gonna try to find something else. Sigh.

Cali... I need those fans in my HOUSE in the summer time. Someday I'll put in airconditioning. Not this year tho. Already got new windows... then my main line broke and had a $2000 plumbing bill. 3 days later car broke down...

Why am I grinning? I'm broke and have no money for other hobbies... so guess who's gonna do a LOT of riding for fun again come spring???

[Ninabike]

Hi girls, I plan to do the 55 also. But ...., I have done almost NO riding for the last 2 months!! My first ride was just 18 miles last weekend. For sure, I will be lagging behind you other 55 mile girls. I'm not even sure my DH can come, nor my friend from the office. In the past, I have driven down the morning of, and one year I went the evening before and stayed at the Marriott Courtyard on Tahquitz. That was fun because there were a lot of other riders there. I will probably drive down early in the morning this time. I'm still "up in the air" re: my plans, but I do hope to see you there.

Nina

[caligurl]

bcipam... I hear ya. Riding is down, weight is up... and I might suffer doing the 55 but I'm doing it. Hope I see ya there... would be fun to have another person to ride with!

I'm already well and truly humbled. And the new Brooks saddle ain't helping. I'm pretty sure it's going away and I'm gonna try to find something else. Sigh.

Cali... I need those fans in my HOUSE in the summer time. Someday I'll put in airconditioning. Not this year tho. Already got new windows... then my main line broke and had a $2000 plumbing bill. 3 days later car broke down...

Why am I grinning? I'm broke and have no money for other hobbies... so guess who's gonna do a LOT of riding for fun again come spring???

oh no! when it rains it pours! but maybe you've had all your pouring?????????

i'm hearing you (and nina) about the riding.... i have no inspiration! but for me... mostly cuz of the weather... if i can't be comfortable... i don't want to ride... i'm not a professional... so i see NO NEED to ride in nasty, cold weather! why? i can find other ways of exercising that i enjoy... why suffer?

(which is why i SO don't want to do stupid stagecoach tomorrow... but hubby wants to since we spent the money... UGH! it's gonna be freaking cold and he WILL have to listen to me b*tch about it for 100 miles IF i don't turn around early cuz i'm blue... YES... you read that right... ms NEVER QUITS is saying she will cut the ride short if she's too cold!)

i just really DO have a different attitude about cycling lately!

[redhot3368]

I just signed up for this ride...doing the Century!

Karen