Party Pardee 2005

[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!!

[Bike Goddess]

Be sure to say hello to the Benicia Bike Club guys, too! Yellow shirts, red trim, grey tire across the back! Those guys are my bike buddies!

See the rest of you at Cinderella

[NorthTahoe]

I am snowed in and still training inside! The skiing is great, but I am doing the Party Pardee even if I have to ski down to the event with my bike on my back. I have a girlfriend that is going to come along and "poach" I guess you call it. I am just doing the 50 K as this is my first ride ever. I really want to thank you all for all the positive and supportive comments on this site. I am really learning a lot. I am riding a cheap purple Schwinn and a blue/black helmet. 5'8", blond hair in a pony tail I would guess for the event. Maybe I will see you all at the lunch afterwards (my name is Jean), as I am sure you will all be hitting the road before my 8am start. The weather forcast appears to be great for Saturday! FYI- Buscaglias in Jackson is a good Italian Restaurant if you want a nice place to carbo load the night before. They have a very good local wine list.

[SadieKate]

Counting from left to right, riders 1, 3 and 4 will be on the ride. #5 says she's going to try Slug Gulch with her sweetie.

Berryessa Ride

We'll keep an eye out for you!