Potential women-only ride in/near Seattle - help wanted!

[BikeMomma]

Thanks for the good wishes, BikeMomma.

I would like to ask a favor--if you want to discuss with Zen how she feels about this ride, could you all please do it on a separate thread, or through PMs, or some other mode that will let those of us who want to plan this ride continue to do so?

I would so appreciate it if this thread could stay focused on its initial purpose-- the planning of a ride for those of us who live here and are interested in the ride. Thanks.

I agree, point taken. Just trying to moderate the thread, I guess (since I introduced it). Zen, please PM myself or El Hombre if you would like to continue your questioning. Let's keep this thread on a forward note.

Let the planning continue....
~BikeMomma

[Zen]

Zen, please PM myself or El Hombre if you would like to continue your questioning.

Don't know "the man". he's set to "ignore'

[Xrayted]

I'm down in Portland, not too far from you as the crow flies. Would love to do a ride like this. The cinderella was a hoot this year. I'd be willing to help out somehow. Gonna be up in that area in Oct for a TE dinner. Those of you who will be at both can maybe fill me in when I see you.

Side note: I'd really like to see a woman's ride do a daughter/girl ride-along kind of thing to encourage young ladies to cycle and be part of a good thing like this. Not sure how so it's safe for them... maybe their own very short route with some bike angel volunteers and then back to the start for some bike games/information for young riders while the main pack is out on the streets? Just a thought. It might be a little too much for a first ride like this.

[sgtiger]

Side note: I'd really like to see a woman's ride do a daughter/girl ride-along kind of thing to encourage young ladies to cycle and be part of a good thing like this. Not sure how so it's safe for them... maybe their own very short route with some bike angel volunteers and then back to the start for some bike games/information for young riders while the main pack is out on the streets?

I imagine it could be like the short ride that was added a couple of years ago at Bridge Pedal. How fun!

[sgtiger]

At this point, I don't know what I can contribute, but I would like to do the ride this Sunday. Also, I hope you don't mind, but I let it be known to some other cyclist that a women-only ride was in the works. A couple of people have expressed interest but I haven't heard back about them joining us this Sunday.

[El Hombre]

At this point, I don't know what I can contribute, but I would like to do the ride this Sunday. Also, I hope you don't mind, but I let it be known to some other cyclist that a women-only ride was in the works. A couple of people have expressed interest but I haven't heard back about them joining us this Sunday.

Cool, thanks! The more, the merrier Just remember, this sundays ride is CO-ED () on the CT. It will be VERY laid back ie, not a race. I have a hang-over scheduled that morning. More of a meet and greet type ride to get the ball rolling. Men interested in joining the Knights of the Rotund Table are more than welcome

Now I have to figure out where all my cold weather gear is..

[BikeMomma]

It will be VERY laid back ie, not a race. I have a hang-over scheduled that morning. More of a meet and greet type ride to get the ball rolling. Men interested in joining the Knights of the Rotund Table are more than welcome

Knights of the Rotund Table will be the guys behind the scenes organizing everything for the Rapunzel riders.....I told Dan that was a fun name for the guys helping out on support (his idea). Cute, eh?

Don't know if this will help out for ideas, but here is the Cinderella Classic's website: Cinderella Classic (w/'08 link!). As you can see, they post lots of info, pics, etc. Dan, I'm pretty sure you said you have a website started for the Rapunzel, right? Last year, they added a full-century route for the first time with 2000+ feet more climbing, and I hear it was a great success (I did the metric). But, for a first year ride, I'm not sure you guys want to try a 2nd route for the adults. I agree, that mother-daughter route sounds like a good idea, if you can find a route the girls can manage. Isn't it sorta hilly there?

Hope you have a good turnout for the ride Sunday. Take care of that future hangover, Dan.
~BikeMomma

[Susan126]

I'm down in Portland, not too far from you as the crow flies. Would love to do a ride like this. The cinderella was a hoot this year. I'd be willing to help out somehow. Gonna be up in that area in Oct for a TE dinner. Those of you who will be at both can maybe fill me in when I see you.

Side note: I'd really like to see a woman's ride do a daughter/girl ride-along kind of thing to encourage young ladies to cycle and be part of a good thing like this. Not sure how so it's safe for them... maybe their own very short route with some bike angel volunteers and then back to the start for some bike games/information for young riders while the main pack is out on the streets? Just a thought. It might be a little too much for a first ride like this.

Fill me in too! It's too far north for me to drive (again). I was up in Skagit County 3 weekends ago doing the MS 150 with my daughter. Great weekend and ride by the way! But I am doing a local ride this weekend with hubby.

Also, I love the daughter/girl ride suggestion Xrayted! I'm all for that!

Ok, report Sunday night or Monday morning!

Have fun . . . oh and take a few pictures for us!

[El Hombre]

Chance of rain stands at 80%. Now I still have to find the fender and change tires.. So much for summer

[East Hill]

All right, so update and reminder:

Sunday, October 1st.
10.00 am at the start of the Centennial Trail in Snohomish.
Driving instructions to the CT

East Hill will do her best to be there.

East Hill

[KnottedYet]

I won't be there. I have a family thing to do.

[sgtiger]

How about supporting some of the regional/national children's summer camp programs such as:

Camp Good Times West for pediatric cancer patients and their siblings

Camp Erin that help children and teens cope with the loss of a loved one


And because I have a personal interest:

Camp Phoenix for pediatric burn survivors which is one of many camps sponsored by the IAFF Burn Foundation