Little Red 2008

[Flybye]

Y'mean we can take two days if it takes that long?

This event really does tempt me!

Karen in Boise

Oh, Karen you SHOULD come. We have great plans for that day. Lifesgreat has a bunch of friends and they have invited me to join them. We are going to stop at kool aid stands and yard sales and have a GREAT day. We are thinking about joining the costume contest. I would love to meet you - have you done a century before?

If you have a hubby, mine plans on fishing and might like some company. It is a beautiful valley. I can't say enough good about the ride and the support. The food the night before is great, the rest areas are well supported.

How can I tempt you more?

[Lifesgreat]

Karen, come and join us! The course opens at 8:00 and closes at either 5 or 5:30. There will be a small group (read: not a big, fast paceline) of us just chugging along, having a great time!

[yellow]

OK, I was a little put off by the rider limit (2250? Will it really attract that many riders???) as I prefer the smaller, more quaint rides. HOWEVER, it sounds like Shiraz will be there and since I haven't met Flybye (and she's so close) I guess I'd better show up. I think my colleague is still planning on doing the ride, but I'm not sure of the distance. We'll probably sign up for the 100 and reserve the right to cut it short for any number of actual or perceived reasons.

So I guess the next step is actually registering, eh?

[Velobambina]

I can't make it out there for the ride but I bought the jersey. I'll be w/you in spirit!

[sulis]

OK, I was a little put off by the rider limit (2250? Will it really attract that many riders???)

Seems amazing doesn't it?! I have a friend who is in BBTC that helps organize the ride and he said last year there were almost 2,000 riders registered prior to the race - so I'm sure with all the day of registrations last year they definitely got there. I knew it would have to cap eventually.

[Lifesgreat]

OK, I was a little put off by the rider limit (2250? Will it really attract that many riders???) as I prefer the smaller, more quaint rides. HOWEVER, it sounds like Shiraz will be there and since I haven't met Flybye (and she's so close) I guess I'd better show up. I think my colleague is still planning on doing the ride, but I'm not sure of the distance. We'll probably sign up for the 100 and reserve the right to cut it short for any number of actual or perceived reasons.

So I guess the next step is actually registering, eh?

I ride so slowly I have never seen that many women on the ride-except at the beginning where many riders seem to forget all traffic rules!

[SadieKate]

I ride so slowly I have never seen that many women on the ride-except at the beginning where many riders seem to forget all traffic rules!

Yes, I can see your hand. I'm letting it go, I'm letting it go.

[yellow]

Yes, I can see your hand. I'm letting it go, I'm letting it go.

Thanks for that little trip down memory lane. I sure miss riding with you!

OK, for the ignant, her comment stems from this:

SK: "Car back!"

SK: "Car back!!!"

Y: "They aren't listening to you. Besides, this is their license to ride 6 abreast and in the opposing traffic lane."

SK: <louder> "Car baaaaaack!!!"

SK: <even louder still> "CAAAAAAAARRRRR BAAAACK!!!!!!"

Y: "Deep breath. Just let it go. Whoosh, let it go. It is beyond your control. Let it go." <said with an extravagant wave of the hand>

And henceforth only once per incident was the "car back" warning yelled to cyclists ahead, usually followed with "whooosh, let it go" since the intended recipients continued to ride into oncoming traffic, apparently unaware of the fact that no, they did not own the whole **** road.

My friend SK, trying to be thoughtful and helpful. Shunned. Ignored. But I know that it was out of goodness and concern. And I am grateful for her thoughtfulness.

Yah, it's better if you start riding early (like we did last year) or late (after the big crowd).

[jobob]

<still giggling>

[SadieKate]

Thanks for that little trip down memory lane. I sure miss riding with you!

If we're going down memory lane and we have jobob for an audience, it must mean it's time for an encore of our duet.

Ready?

I feel pretty, oh so pretty . . . . .!

[sulis]

I signed up for the century as well.
I am with many of you though - that my actual distance will be whatever it is that day.
I just have not been able to get the riding in this year. I am definitely not feeling in shape to do a full century in approximately 6 weeks. But I adore LR so whatever distance I get in will be amazingly fun and worth it.
Would love to ride with anyone who doesn't mind a pokie slow rider just out to enjoy the fun of the day.