Cinderella Classic 2008

[teigyr]

I got a confirmation e-mail to be on the registration list. There was this blurb about since I was out of state, I would be registered. I didn't understand so I asked for clarification. I was told that all out of states registrants are registered as long as the postmark is within the proper times.

Meaning I'm in almost no matter what?! That is what he said.

Now with the hotels, etc. If the bike is cased, would it be difficult to ride BART? I have yet to get the case, of course. And since I am unfamiliar with that area, if we stay at a hotel are we within walking distance/riding distance to the Cindy start?

I think it would be SO much fun. I won't be up for the more challenging 100 just because our weather will still be *(&^ here and I'm a cold weather wuss but I could do a nice rolling metric.

[Xrayted]

Snap - I think Kit still gets headaches related to the TE Cindy Dinner. She hasn't had a Lemon Drop since then.

I think we will go, it's a matter of how to get there and if we want to expand it into a bonus vacation trip as well, maybe SoCal.

Teigyr - we were very happy to be able to load up the bikes on the Jeep to come back to the hotel at the end of the ride. (of course, we had just driven across country in a Jeep Wrangler - 3700+ miles) If we drive down there (mapquest says 10hrs ), we would be glad to share the ride. We will probably fly though, in which case, we could get a rental SUV of some sort to haul bikes. You are welcome to catch a ride either way.

Also T, maybe there are those out there who are going alone and want to split hotel costs with another TE'er? Just a thought.

As for the email confirmation, we went on and updated our current addy with them and also got the message on out of state registration. I don't remember it being a given last year, but they may have changed it.

[teigyr]

That is way cool about the registration.

I'll have to see what my timeframe is closer to and what date the Cindy is on...can't remember if it's a Saturday or a Sunday. I have to admit part of me is charmed by the thought of driving IF I can take the time to do that.

'Course the flying might work too. There's lots of time to figure it out and if I can (ahem) help with that flight stuff I certainly will.

so the moral is Stay Away From the Lemondrops?!!

[snapdragen]

so the moral is Stay Away From the Lemondrops?!!

Well, for Kit it sounds like a permanent thing, for myownself - no way. Just do not over-imbibe the night before!

Maybe a post ride dinner this year?

//yes, I am considering riding it again, providing my neck and arms cooperate and keep getting better.

[Bike Goddess]

Snap- I love the idea of a post ride dinner, however I think we nixed it last time due to everyone getting back from the ride at different times and then wanting to change into clean dry clothes etc.

I'm up for pre or post- but would love somewhere to take a shower if we have a post ride din din.

[Bike Goddess]

Teigyr- The Cindy ride is on the 1st Sat in April this time. Yes, you can take your bike case on BART. You should see what people drag on the train when they are going to the airport. There's even an elevator at each of the stations so you can just wheel your stuff in and out.

Sure would be fun to have you down. If your DH wants to come, he can be part of the support team- i.e. the guys that serve us at the rest stops. Wouldn't that be fun! Just be sure if he comes that he brings a camera. Some of the outfits are really fun!

If you can make it to the pre ride dinner (one of us could probably pick you up at your hotel) then we can plan the STP adventure up your way (plus give you a real California welcome!).

[teigyr]

If your DH wants to come, he can be part of the support team- i.e. the guys that serve us at the rest stops. Wouldn't that be fun! Just be sure if he comes that he brings a camera. Some of the outfits are really fun!

I was looking at last year's pictures and the outfits are great!!! I might need a tiara. As DH was feeling a bit hurt that he couldn't ride, I explained that we would be waited on by MEN. He looked a bit more hurt and said "I wait on you, right?" so I had to explain that this was a GROUP of men. He pretended to look quite shocked. He's good with the pictures, he has gone to the two tri's that I've done and he tries to get pictures of me and the people I know.

This sounds like so much fun! So, I need a case for my bike. I also need to check the vacation schedule at work. Just in case I don't get good days off on the new bid (right now I'm sat-mon but I don't see that continuing just because that would be far too lucky), I might as well delegate that time for vacation.

Pre-ride or post-ride dinners work either way. Thanks for all your help!! Even when I was in that area more, I still get confused as to what is near where.

DH has gone to other TE rides/functions too and he is good with being the token male. I think his friends think he is lucky

Just talked to him on the phone (working on a saturday) and he said he would love to help in whatever way he can. He also offered his services in reassembling bikes if it needs to be done.

[Xrayted]

so the moral is Stay Away From the Lemondrops?!!

I wouldn't say that. I would caution you to not try to keep up with Snap though.

Snap - I still don't see how Kit ever rode the century the next day, feeling the way she was. And on a borrowed mtb! She was green as grass until we hit the first stop and she got some Excedrin from one of the crew. Even then, it took her another hour to feel semi-human. As I recall, you laid in bed (or the bathroom floor, I don't remember) for much of the ride day. Heh. Can't wait for the next one though, ya know? Good food, good company, good ride.

[jobob]

As I recall, you laid in bed (or the bathroom floor, I don't remember) for much of the ride day.

Oooh, not true ! I met her at the hotel that morning and she was fully ambulatory by then
A bit green around the gills but moderately functional.

[Trek420]

Oooh, not true ! I met her at the hotel that morning and she was fully ambulatory by then
A bit green around the gills but moderately functional.

She seemed fully recovered by the end of the day.

Snap, I hope you can ride with us (I hope I can ride with us).

[spazzdog]

Cindy dinner... did somebody say Cindy dinner?

Yippee-skippee and yee-ha!

I may actually ride this year, maybe, if Trek420 will kick my lazy butt up into my saddle.

Happy holidays to all y'all by-the-by.

spazz

[Trek420]

Has anybody gotten their postcard back yet?

[jobob]

Ah, all is well with the universe.