SheGotBike! 2008

[Zen]

I'm probably going to be a ride tormentor, or ride mentor. I forget which.

[divingbiker]

has anyone signed up for this?

Yes. Want a ride?

[madscot13]

Oh yes a ride would be great. What ride length did you sign up for? I'm assuming you signed up for a ride also.

[divingbiker]

Oh yes a ride would be great. What ride length did you sign up for? I'm assuming you signed up for a ride also.

I can't remember what length I signed up for, and now I can't find an e-mail confirming that I did sign up. I'll check my credit card later. I probably signed up for the middle-length ride, whatever that is.

[withm]

OK I tried to register for this tonight but the website is down for maintenance. Story of my life.

Can anyone suggest a motel nearby for Saturday night? It looks like I'll be in Baltimore Tues thru Fri noonish on my company's dime but after that I'm looking for less expensive lodgings. I might be able to stay at my sister's in DC but I think she'll be out of town so might not work. But not being a morning person finding a place to sleep a little closer to Oregon Ridge Sat night would be nice so I don't have to leave her place at 6am...

Then I'm headed back to Delaware afterward.

[divingbiker]

Can anyone suggest a motel nearby for Saturday night? It looks like I'll be in Baltimore Tues thru Fri noonish on my company's dime but after that I'm looking for less expensive lodgings. I might be able to stay at my sister's in DC but I think she'll be out of town so might not work. But not being a morning person finding a place to sleep a little closer to Oregon Ridge Sat night would be nice so I don't have to leave her place at 6am...

Then I'm headed back to Delaware afterward.

No idea on motels, but you're welcome to stay at my house if you want. You'd have the same early-morning problem, though.

[HillSlugger]

What are the ride lengths? How hilly?

I'm looking to fill in some riding events for after the triathlon season. I gotta choose between this and the Civil War Century (50 miler).

[divingbiker]

What are the ride lengths? How hilly?

The registration form says the rides are 14, 20, 28, 40, and 56 miles. It was pretty hilly, probably about the same or a bit hillier than the Civil War Century. I've done both the Civil War Century and SheGotBike, and I much prefer SheGotBike. It's just a really nice, fun day.

[divingbiker]

The registration form says the rides are 14, 20, 28, 40, and 56 miles. It was pretty hilly, probably about the same or a bit hillier than the Civil War Century. I've done both the Civil War Century and SheGotBike, and I much prefer SheGotBike. It's just a really nice, fun day.

Let me edit that a little--SheGotBike is hillier than the 50 mile ride in the Civil War Century. The century itself is mountainous!

[HillSlugger]

I'm leaning towards SheGotBike, but I need to seek permission.

[madscot13]

how is the permission seeking going?

DB, are you planning on heading out saturday early morning? If you were still willing to lend a ride, I would appreciate it.

I think it is time I showed that I can do more than float down a river.

[divingbiker]

DB, are you planning on heading out saturday early morning? If you were still willing to lend a ride, I would appreciate it.

Well, since the ride is on Sunday I thought I'd go up Sunday morning instead of Saturday. (I mean, I like to get places early, or on time at least, but 24 hours ahead is a bit much even for me.)

I'd be happy to pick you up at the Takoma Metro.

[madscot13]

sure, what time? (bracing self for the worst)

[withm]

No idea on motels, but you're welcome to stay at my house if you want. You'd have the same early-morning problem, though.

DB - thanks for the offer. Looks like my sister will be back in town after all so I will go stay there in Chevy Chase for Fri and Sat nights. Then go up Sunday early for the ride.

I will try to drive/ride around the ride area some Wed or Thurs afternoon/evening - depending on when I get sprung from my classes, to determine the hilliness factor. This may be hopeless if it's all hills though.

Looking forward to it.

[divingbiker]

sure, what time? (bracing self for the worst)

We can nail it down later, but I'd say somewhere around 6:45ish is likely, maybe 7. Depends on how long a ride we're up for.