May 2007 TE-DC ride...?

[7rider]

I'd be up for either, but I think I'd prefer a road ride. I want to do a Tri training ride/run this Sunday, but any other Sunday in May looks OK. Maybe best to skip Mother's Day?

When *is* Mother's Day??

[divingbiker]

Sounds good to me. Any Sunday is good--no Mother's Day, church, or other obligations here. Looks like Mother's Day is on Sunday, May 13.

[F8th637]

When *is* Mother's Day??

Mother's Day is May 13th. I put it in my calendar so I wouldn't forget.

When you say "noodle" do you mean "easy"? I'd love to join for a ride someday but don't want to be a burden since I'm still working up my endurance.

[divingbiker]

When you say "noodle" do you mean "easy"? I'd love to join for a ride someday but don't want to be a burden since I'm still working up my endurance.

Well, I'd say "noodle" means "easy" on the towpath because it's flat. But any road ride in the Riley's Lock/Poolesville area isn't really easy, because it's fairly hilly.

Kalidurga (Tam) and I ride at a fairly slow pace, probably around a 13 mph average on this type of ride. MDHillSlug (Nicole) is training for a triathlon and pushes herself more, so is faster. And Regina (Regina ) has a bike that weighs about 2 pounds and has been at this a while and is kind of a speed demon. Aicabsolut (Catherine) is in a whole nother class, since she's about 20 years younger and is a racer.

So if you think you're up for a 30 mile ride that's kind of hilly, please join us! I don't have any problem taking breaks or waiting at gathering points or whatever, if you'd like to come.

[HillSlugger]

Kalidurga (Tam) and I ride at a fairly slow pace, probably around a 13 mph average on this type of ride. MDHillSlug (Nicole) is training for a triathlon and pushes herself more, so is faster. And Regina (Regina ) has a bike that weighs about 2 pounds and has been at this a while and is kind of a speed demon. Aicabsolut (Catherine) is in a whole nother class, since she's about 20 years younger and is a racer.

You've pegged us all pretty well!

[Kalidurga]

Yup, Janice, very accurate classifications. I'll push myself occassionally, but more often than not I'm trying to enjoy the scenery as well as pedal, so I haven't put much effort into increasing my average speed. As long as we meet up periodically, I'm perfectly happy to watch everyone else recede in the distance

Fa8th637, definitely try to join us. We've got a relaxed, "no-drop (well, not entirely)" policy and I'm sure you'd find your place somewhere.

How about Sunday, 5/20?

[7rider]

Well, it's a tad more than 2 pounds!
As long as we're all in agreement with the goals of the ride, I am pretty flexible about how I ride. I'm certainly not an "all speed all the time" kinda rider.
May 20th should be okay.
Casual on-road ride? Re-group at set points? Tam's route?
Time? Everyone's welcome! As Tam said, we all find our spot.
And, most importantly, lunch afterwards??

[HillSlugger]

Considering I push myself hard the other 3 Sundays, a more laid back ride once a month is always welcome (sorry I missed the last one ).

May 20 sounds good. Lunch afterwards also sounds good. Start before 10am?

Remember, on the Mt Nebo climb it's every rider for themselves, with a definite regrouping afterwards

Edit to add:

BTW, who wants to join me for a 40 mile ride to get me ready for my 50 mile Diabetes ride? I guess it would need to be May 27 or June 3.