July 2005

[Deanna]

For non-hill climbers this is a great route--if it's not too hot that day. Nothing much more than rollers the whole time.

[snapdragen]

For non-hill climbers this is a great route--if it's not too hot that day. Nothing much more than rollers the whole time.

That's what I thought Deanna. I was not in my peak shape the year I did it, and I think it was Chalk Hill that caught me by surprise. I went back later in my car and thought, geez snap, ya woos.......

[slinkedog]

So, are you gonna do it this year, Snap?

[snapdragen]

Oh yeah. I take any opportunity I can get to go away and play princess - stay in a hotel, take myself to dinner. I enjoy the solitude away from
work, family, etc.

[Deanna]

I think it was Chalk Hill that caught me by surprise. I went back later in my car and thought, geez snap, ya woos.......

Chalk Hill is a stinger, especially if your going from North to South (128 back into Windsor). Nice on the downhill as there aren't too many sharp blind curves--you can really get going without having your wits scared out of you.

[slinkedog]

I saw in another thread that you're still nursing that groin muscle. If you want to ride an easier ride that Diablo (!!) I'm going out this afternoon to do some rollers and short hills. I'm leaving for church right now, but let me know if you want to come via private message and I can call you. I'll probably go around 3:00 or so.

[slinkedog]

Hey Melody... I'm actually not going to ride. I'm taking my daughter to the mall to shop for her 8th grade graduation dress. Mom/daughter bonding time.

[Melody]

Hey Melody... I'm actually not going to ride. I'm taking my daughter to the mall to shop for her 8th grade graduation dress. Mom/daughter bonding time.

Hope you two had fun!

Mel

[slinkedog]

Thanks Mel! We did have a good time, which I wasn't sure about. Shopping for clothes with a 13 year old can be incredibly stressful. We found a cute dress, but didn't get it in hopes of finding something better another time. We'll see.

Well, I hope to ride this Saturday if you're interested. I'd like to try to do 30 miles or so... an out and back to Uvas or Chesbro. Let me know if you want to come.

[Melody]

I saw in another thread that you're still nursing that groin muscle. If you want to ride an easier ride that Diablo (!!) I'm going out this afternoon to do some rollers and short hills. I'm leaving for church right now, but let me know if you want to come via private message and I can call you. I'll probably go around 3:00 or so.

Slinke, thanks for the offer, but we're being lazy today. :P We went to listen to my step-daughter's vocal performance at a dance competition last night and didn't get home till nearly 2. So, we're pretty tired today.

So, it's clean up house, bikes, etc. day :P

Mel