BikerZ's new Seven - time to ride!

[bikerz]

Hey everyone -

If all goes well, and the wrench gods smile on me, my frame and the LBS, I should be taking delivery of my new bike on this Saturday afternoon! (Just over 48 hours from now, but who's counting?)

And that means I plan to be out riding on Sunday and Monday. I was thinking my first ride could be the Alameda Creek Trail - lots of nice flat riding to get used to the feel and components, and then a little jaunt up JoBob's Nemesis Hill, just for kicks !

And then Monday maybe riding Old Tunnel Rd and Skyline, or maybe (this is how optimisitc I am about the impact this new bike will have on my cycling!) the Three Bears loop.

If it's going to be warm, my preference would be an early-ish start (yesterday's 90+ degree creep up Old Tunnel was not that fun!).

Anyone available for any of these rides?

[mimitabby]

48 hours!! oh wow! So is it painted? will there be more good pictures?

[bikerz]

It's not going to be painted - just the plain Ti tubes.

[Deanna]

Oh you got me! I thought the link in your post was going to a picture of the bike!

Edited: silly me--they just took forever to load on my computer! Awesome!

[jobob]

Hey Z !

I'll be watching this space for your Monday plans. LeeBob & I return from HI Sunday evening so I'll be antsy for a ride on Monday.

- Jo. (posting from father-in-law's computer)

[aka_kim]

I'm interested in Old Tunnel or the Bears on Monday.

[Trek420]

bikerz and all,

Monday I will be picking up UK at SFO. I'll watch this space for a Sunday ride. I might need a low key keep the jittery nerves down easy ride myself that day.

[snapdragen]

slowpoke snap is a big maybe for Sunday. I'm supposed to go to a barbeque, but I have no idea what time that is.

[Trek420]

slowpoke snap is a big maybe for Sunday. I'm supposed to go to a barbeque, but I have no idea what time that is.

It's supposed to be after you ride

[bikerz]

OK! My bike is here! It's beautiful!

So, how about tomorrow (Sunday) - Alameda Creek Trail parking lot 9:30, riding by 9:45! Who's in? (For those who don't now where that is, check this post)

Here is a link to a Google map of the location of the Niles Canyon staging area, with a small parking lot, picnic benches and porta-potties.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=e...04884,0.107803

The general location is 700 Old Canyon Rd Fremont, CA 94536 if you want to map-quest directions.

Oh, and for Monday, I'm thinking that that I ought not to have my first attempt at the Bears this season be while I'm still in the "getting to know you" phase with my new bike. So Monday might be something more like the Bay Trial with all extensions - lots of flat miles while I get used to the new position. (Sorry Kim!)

[Trek420]

I plan to be there your new bike is beeyoooteeeful

[snapdragen]

Me too. I plan on being extremely slow, so y'all are not expected to wait for me - m'kay?

[crumpincommuter]

One of my buds here in CT just took delivery of her new Seven too--no catching her now.. Congrats and enjoy the inaugral ride and the many miles to come!

Hope to hook up with you Left Coast gals in June, I'll get 1st hand glance at the new ride.

[DrBadger]

oh, man, I would love to be able to join you for the ACT ride... but I have a feeling I am going to be chained to my desk all weekend.... actually have to get the dissertation done this weekend...I will post or call if I end up being REALLY productive Friday and Saturday and can make it... otherwise, have a great ride, and I can't wait to see the bike!
Ellen

[bikerz]

Snap - it would be so fun to ride with you - we'd probably be riding in the monring, so I hope it wouldn't conflict with your BBQ.

Ellen - please write lots and come ride! We'd have 2 thngs to cellebrate - my bike and your dissertation progress!

CinC - I look forward to a ride in June as well.