Skagit Valley Ride????

[sgtiger]

Teigyr - LOL! I was trying to see if I could get myself out of attending. However, I think DH would be disappointed. The whole point was to have my little bro watch the kiddos for the whole day so we could go on a date night afterwards.

[MM_QFC!]

and, sgtiger, hopefully, you'll have a change in wardrobe for the wedding...and get outta that jacket that you got from Yoda!

[jesvetmed]

Would Sunday the 20th work any better for anyone? Seems like a lot of people have Saturday plans? I have to work Sun at 8pm, but could still do this and get in a nap (especially if we lunch with beer!). What does everyone think?

Of course -- you all could pick a different weekend to come up -- I just have to work the rest of them.. what kind of job is THAT?!!!

[MM_QFC!]

Would Sunday the 20th work any better for anyone? Seems like a lot of people have Saturday plans? I have to work Sun at 8pm, but could still do this and get in a nap (especially if we lunch with beer!). What does everyone think?

Of course -- you all could pick a different weekend to come up -- I just have to work the rest of them.. what kind of job is THAT?!!!

No, the 20th would be tougher for me to arrange, as I already have plans to ride with another group as well as dinner plans...just wanted to respond, but it might work for many others...we'll see?

[teigyr]

Jes - I'm thinking you should do what's best for you. I work quirky hours too and know that impending feeling of "I have to go to work", especially when it involves drinking (or not drinking) beer.

I have always thought it would be beautiful to ride up there though. I am envious of the ones that can make it!

[sgtiger]

Jes - I'm thinking you should do what's best for you. I work quirky hours too and know that impending feeling of "I have to go to work", especially when it involves drinking (or not drinking) beer.

I have always thought it would be beautiful to ride up there though. I am envious of the ones that can make it!

+1

Just enjoy yourselves. I'm sure there will be future TE rides that we will be able to meet-up at.

[sgtiger]

and, sgtiger, hopefully, you'll have a change in wardrobe for the wedding...and get outta that jacket that you got from Yoda!

Maybe get it bead-dazzled? It might work. But what kind of shoes would work with it?

[bikerHen]

Hi All,

I was just going to post about riding around the Skagit Valley. We WERE planning to go to Yellowstone April 10 -13, but it looks likes there's still to much winter in Wyoming. So, we are looking for another destination. The Skagit Valley is at the top of our list. Followed by, weather permitting, a trip over to the San Juan's.

MM, could you PM me or even mail me the cue sheet information you have for riding there? I've always heard it's a great place to ride but we have no idea what route to follow.

And given this is a weird weather year, would we be totally out of line to consider camping?

We would most likely ride around the valley on Friday the 11th, so if anyone IS off that day, the more the merrier. bikerHen

[MM_QFC!]

Hi BikerHen,
I don't have a soft copy of the cue sheet/map for the Skagit valley ride to email you, but let me check around and see if I can find a couple of options to email you, ok?
And, yeah, I remember being in Yellowstone in late May and June when there was snowfall!
Mary

[jesvetmed]

I may be able to hook up and ride the 11th ... I have to work at 6pm, but would enjoy a ride if the weather is ok! Let me know what you are thinking and let's see if I can work it out.

As for camping --- plan on being wet -- it never fails around here! But lots of people do it. Just be prepared. It has been unseasonably cold over here, but hopefully that is going to improve every day.

May is generally when the orca watching picks up in the San Juans, but San Juan Island (the lime kiln lighthouse) is excellent for having hours-long picnics and drinking wine, all the while keeping the binso on the water for the orca pods to come through!

Hope it works out for you.
Jessica

[Harley]

Sorry, I'd like to join you but I doubt the NC Pass will be open by then. Given all the snow it will probably be mid-May... but I'd love to pop over for a ride sometime.
I am signed up for the Alefest ride in Leavenworth April 26, if anyone is coming over to the East side.

[NbyNW]

My commuting bike _might_ be tuned up and ready to go by the 19th. It's supposed to be delivered Friday and then I've got an appointment to get it tuned up on the 12th !!!!!!!!

Keeping my fingers crossed . . .

[cyclinnewbie]

Sorry I am behind in my responses...work was a bit harrowing this week.

Jes...I think if we're going to all go together, we should work around you (speaking as someone who USED to work crazy-weird shift work hours, but is blessed to not have to do that anymore!).

And Knot...we can be slugs together!! I'd much rather look at tulips and chat than pedal my happy little butt off! Well I will still be pedalling my happy little butt off, but not in a I'm-gonna-kill-this-hill-before-it-kills-me manner lol

I can do either Sat or Sun, but Sat is a bit better...I like to have Sunday's as my get-ready-for-the-week day...laundry, cleaning, family dinner, church in the evening. Keeps me centered!

Anyhoo, that's my 2cents.

[mimitabby]

Kristen, not too many hills on this ride

[MM_QFC!]

Kristen, not too many hills on this ride

very true...more winds to contend with usually...