Party Pardee 2005

[Veronica]

Well, we've just planned a romantic getaway for that weekend. Any of you been to Daffodill Hill in Volcano? It's just a few towns over from where Party Pardee starts in Ione. BTW we're not going to sign up for the ride, but we are bringing our bikes and staying in Sutter Creek.

http://motherlodefuntimes.com/

This site talks about various things to do in the area.

V.

[SadieKate]

So, you're snubbing us for your sweetie, huh? Haven't been there during daffodil time, but the whole area is beautiful and I've been wanting to do some riding there.

Are you meeting us at Briones Saturday? The Davis, Sacto, Folsom contingent seems to be gearing up. It's right in your backyard!

[Hill Slug]

Volcano and Daffodill Hill are very pretty. It's just really pristine up there. I haven't ridden up there, but you'll get a workout if you do......

[yellow]

"Volcano and Daffodill Hill are very pretty. It's just really pristine up there. I haven't ridden up there, but you'll get a workout if you do...... "

Welcome to my world!

Actually the ride to Sutter Creek from Volcano (and back) is a nice one with a pretty gradual climb from Sutter to Volcano. There is a great coffee shop in Sutter Creek (Sutter Creek Coffee Company) with a great lunch menu (including a killer tamale pie). I think it's only about 20 mi RT. We usually start in Sutter Creek and ride up to Volcano. There is also a great Indian Restaurant in Volcano (I know, it's a bit out of place). They are really small and require reservations. The food is killer. It's called Bay Leaf Eatery. You must go; the couple that runs it are super folks.

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[Veronica]

Thanks for the restaurant tips Yellow.

SadieKate, I'm not sure about Briones yet for this weekend. We don't usually plan our weekend until Saturday morning.

V.

[SadieKate]

OK, here is my "lookout list:"

Kim and her driver
Yellow and hubby
Bill and Sarah
NorthTahoe (you need to give us a description of you)

V and Thom - poaching?

Anyone else? HillSlug?

Anyone have parking recommendations? Is this a challenge in this small town?

[Hill Slug]

I'll be doing Cinderella this year......But you will be seeing alot of neon yellow Team in Training jerseys there....The team from Sacramento, who I am a rider with, will be using Pardee as a training ride.....

It's a nice ride, with nice scenery and great rest stops....Hopefully the weather will hold out for all of us!!