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

[MM_QFC!]

You know, at the expo i saw some gals advertising a woman's only ride that went around Lake Sammamish...

I missed the Lake Samm one...but saw the vela bella women's ride - the one that's associated with the alefest ride out of Leavenworth...it's up around or near Lake Wenatchee, I think, but it's in August, so it conflicts with when I'll be in NY.

[BikeMomma]

I'll just sent an email to Dan to tell him you gals want an update (heck, I do too!). The last I heard, he said that the first year would be starting off alot smaller than first thought, mainly to work out any unforseen bugs before inviting masses of riders. After that, they may go bigger with the second year. Understandable and wise, I think.

That's pretty much all I know, sorry. I'm still wanting to drive up, I know that!

cya,
BikeMomma

[salsabike]

Well, I'm really alert...I missed BOTH the Lake Samm and the Vela Bella stuff. Arghh.

[MM_QFC!]

I'll just sent an email to Dan to tell him you gals want an update (heck, I do too!). The last I heard, he said that the first year would be starting off alot smaller than first thought, mainly to work out any unforseen bugs before inviting masses of riders. After that, they may go bigger with the second year. Understandable and wise, I think.

That's pretty much all I know, sorry. I'm still wanting to drive up, I know that!

cya,
BikeMomma

Thanks...just thought I'd check, as I saw that the last post was in October...?

[El Hombre]

I'm still game to get this launched. I guess what we need to do first is pick a date and start planning around that date. Does anyone have any preferences for a date?

[MM_QFC!]

I'm still game to get this launched. I guess what we need to do first is pick a date and start planning around that date. Does anyone have any preferences for a date?

Starting small is good and re: a date - I'd suggest checking on those other women's rides that are planned, so as to not conflict date-wise. I think that the one near Leavenworth/Lake Wenatchee area - the Vela Bella - is planned for sometime in August, and I'm in NY doing the AIDS ride then, so I had already known that I wouldn't be participating.

If the first year will be starting small, how about 1 short route and 1 a bit longer, so the need for SAG vehicles, multiple rest stops or anything other than minimal, is necessary? Minimal doesn't mean no or poor support, just should be able to be done well and then build on it for future growth?

[El Hombre]

August is out for sure. I'll be at the Worlds Aug. 14-17. I was thinking sometime towards the end of July. How does that work?

[MM_QFC!]

sure, July works and we can count on good weather, generally then, too. Best to firm up the date as soon as you can, so that it can be publicized and people can note it on their calendars.