Terry Wild Goose Chase ride

[withm]

Sounds like we're all at Holiday Inn Express except withm. I definitely plan to wheel my bike in, handicapped room or no. I do that every year when I stay at the Holiday Inn in Cumberland. That HI has never had an issue with me taking the bike on their elevator.

The poor 'yak, though, will have to spend the night locked to the roof of the car

Hey no fair! They told me NO "no-smoking" rooms were available. There is no way I'm staying in a smoking room. They offered me a room w/ king size bed but I'm going with a friend and we're not that close that I want to share a bed with her. She's on the waiting list for the ride, but she will paddle with us.

On the kayak lock, my kayak has a sort of panel molded in at the seat area that I can run a cable through, and then lock it to the rack on the car. Nothing is foolproof, but it will slow them down if nothing else. Then again not sure my kayak is worth stealing but I like it and would be upset if it went missing.

[divingbiker]

Hey no fair! They told me NO "no-smoking" rooms were available. There is no way I'm staying in a smoking room. They offered me a room w/ king size bed but I'm going with a friend and we're not that close that I want to share a bed with her. She's on the waiting list for the ride, but she will paddle with us.

I'll call the Holiday Inn Express tomorrow and double check that I have a non-smoking room with two double beds, and if I do, you can get a non-smoking king-size bed room and I'll switch with you. Would that work? Or is it worth the trouble?

[7rider]

Hey no fair! They told me NO "no-smoking" rooms were available. There is no way I'm staying in a smoking room. They offered me a room w/ king size bed but I'm going with a friend and we're not that close that I want to share a bed with her. She's on the waiting list for the ride, but she will paddle with us.

On the kayak lock, my kayak has a sort of panel molded in at the seat area that I can run a cable through, and then lock it to the rack on the car. Nothing is foolproof, but it will slow them down if nothing else. Then again not sure my kayak is worth stealing but I like it and would be upset if it went missing.

I think I have a king also. Hope you can switch (and I hope mine is really non-smoking!).
My Dagger has a molded in spot with a stout metal bracket specifically for locking it up. My Necky does not. It might have a hole in the seat, tho...that's a good idea. Perhaps b/t now and then, I'll have to hit up Home Depot or similar to fashion a long enough chain to get around the boats.
Incidently, if DH does not come along for the weekend (and I suspect he won't) to join us for the paddle and to do his own ride, I will have a second boat availabe for use on Saturday. It's a 13' recreational boat that can fit a wide range of paddlers (presuming you are not tiny or giant) and it's very stable with a rudder for easy steering. Let me know if you would like to join us...I can haul the boat and gear, all I'll need is a strong set of arms to help launch and re-load it.

[ClickIn]

I signed up with a friend and we're planning on doing the 40 mile ride.

I'm new to the TE forum. I live in Baltimore and would love to meet other TE members in the area!

Any TE members from the Baltimore/Washington area that cross country ski? Anyone available during the week to go to WV/western MD or PA?

Looking forward to the ride in April!

[7rider]

Hi, ClickIn.
Welcome to TE and welcome to the Mid-Atlantic area forum!

I cross-country ski - mainly "classic" style in track stuff...no skating or back-country, really. I don't do much of it since I've moved to MD....only when they don't plow my streets after a (very rare) big snow. But now we have a Montogomery County Police officer in the neighborhood, and we seem to get the plows a lot more quickly than we used to! I'm not too available mid-week, tho. Perhaps we can get you to join us on a local ride some day.

P.S. RE: the kayak in my above post....my DH may be joining us after all.

[ClickIn]

Yes I'd love to join up with other TE folks in the area for a ride!

[LadyinWhite]

Hi there Clickin

I'm not "exactly" local - I'm in NJ but am determined to get out and ride with others more this year.

It's my NYE resolution - try riding with others!

Looking forward to meeting you in April.

[amithereyet]

I had been waitlisted for this ride and learned yesterday that I can now attend! They opened the ride up to more riders, who, like me, will get a smaller goody bag, but: I GET TO GO!

As an Eastern Shore dweller, this ride was made for me. I haven't ridden this region yet & I look forward to it. And, best of all: it's flat.

Hope to see some of you on the ride.

[ClickIn]

Thats great, glad you made it in! I too hope to meet other Mid-Atlantic TE forum members. Maybe as the date gets closer we can get organized and all meet up!

[F8th637]

I'm getting in here all late. On the website it looks like the ride is full. Does anyone know if they are still taking anymore? I'd consider.