SheGotBike! 2008

[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)

[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.

[7rider]

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

A co-worker once told me: "To ask permission is to seek denial."

And of course the classic: "It's better to ask for forgiveness than for permission."

But...don't ask me...I'm just a trouble maker!

[HillSlugger]

A co-worker once told me: "To ask permission is to seek denial."

And of course the classic: "It's better to ask for forgiveness than for permission."

But...don't ask me...I'm just a trouble maker!

You don't have to live with the consequences

I was thinking about the 40 miler, The Crank. I found the route posted online and I see that it has over 3000ft of climbing. That doesn't sound like my idea of fun. I don't think I'm up for that!

[7rider]

I was thinking about the 40 miler, The Crank. I found the route posted online and I see that it has over 3000ft of climbing. That doesn't sound like my idea of fun. I don't think I'm up for that!

Remember what we talked about on that ride the other week?
The only way to get better on hills is to do hills!
Think of it as a CHALLENGE!!!!!
ROWWRRRR!!! You are better than any stinkin' hill!!!!

[madscot13]

I will have a friend over next weekend. I am going to have to pail on this one. good thing online registration did not work out for me.