Tour di Stupid (Lite) planning thread

[Veronica]

It was a lovely day for a ride. I thoroughly enjoyed actually looking at the scenery for a change. There are just some amazing views on that ride.

My favorite post ride food of late has been cheesy macaroni bites bites from Jack in the Box. They are actually not THAT bad for you.

Cheesy Macaroni Bites 3 pc Calories: 220 Calories from fat: 110 Grams of fat: 13

Of course I do pair them with a shake.

Veronica

[dachshund]

That really was a fabulous ride. The weather was Perfect, what a treat! I was watching the woodpeckers, too, they're quite entertaining. I was having a good day, so after the rest stop I decided to try to keep up with Gerald and Hugo, who were slightly ahead of me. They must have gone back down hill pretty quickly, though, I didn't see them milling around at the top. Maybe we forgot to mention that it's tradition to hang out and enjoy the view for a while.

Jo, I thought Lee looked pretty stylish in that red jersey. Good choice!

I hope they pave more of that road. The second half of the descent was fun, the upper section, not so much...

It was really nice to see everybody. Hmm... where should we go next?

[Blueberry]

What?? No pictures?!?! Sounds like a great ride

[maillotpois]

It WAS a super fun ride! Sorry about the no pictures, Ca. Seriously, the view was worth some pics. Hmm. and I remember, come to think of it, that dachsund had a pic taken at the top.... Maybe someone's holding out on us.

[dachshund]

It WAS a super fun ride! Sorry about the no pictures, Ca. Seriously, the view was worth some pics. Hmm. and I remember, come to think of it, that dachsund had a pic taken at the top.... Maybe someone's holding out on us.

This one turned out OK. If you squint you can see Mel and Sarah.



I cajoled Mel into taking my "big grin on top of Mt. Hamilton" pic.
Nice one, Mel, you managed to catch Lee and his red jersey.

[aka_kim]

To borrow jobob's favorite phrase "It was a grand day out." The weather and the scenery could not have been better. Oh, the company was good too, although there was no stupidity to be found (darn it). No Darwin Award for this ride.

Daschund has turned into a climbing machine, but then so has leebob. He was a stylin' climbing machine on Saturday.

If cheesy bites are what's turned Veronica into a super fit tri machine, then I may start eating at Jack in the Box too.

[andtckrtoo]

I am really sorry I missed this ride. It sounds like a really fun one! Thanks so much for posting the ride report and the photos. I'm absolutely making the next one!

[Veronica]

To borrow jobob's favorite phrase "It was a grand day out." The weather and the scenery could not have been better. Oh, the company was good too, although there was no stupidity to be found (darn it). No Darwin Award for this ride.

Daschund has turned into a climbing machine, but then so has leebob. He was a stylin' climbing machine on Saturday.

If cheesy bites are what's turned Veronica into a super fit tri machine, then I may start eating at Jack in the Box too.

Thanks! But I don't think it's Jack in the box so much as my "evil" trainer. I just want to say right now - I REALLY hate pull ups! Thank goodness I'm doing them on a machine, but they are still nasty, even if I'm only pulling up 40% of my weight. They were part of today's very "fun" workout.

I was saddened that I didn't get to spend more time chatting with everyone on Saturday. But I really did enjoy riding with Thom for a change, instead of him being my chauffeur and Sherpa. But that was because everyone rode away from us. I wonder if we smelled funny...

Veronica

[jobob]

I was having a good day, so after the rest stop I decided to try to keep up with Gerald and Hugo, who were slightly ahead of me. They must have gone back down hill pretty quickly, though, I didn't see them milling around at the top. Maybe we forgot to mention that it's tradition to hang out and enjoy the view for a while.

I saw them on their way back down while I was at my first hang out place (the switchback). They had to get back for family obligations and stuff. I originally told them I thought the ride would take only about 4 hours - oops.

[jobob]

I was having a good day, so after the rest stop I decided to try to keep up with Gerald and Hugo, who were slightly ahead of me.

Lee mentioned afterwards "that Amy is a climbing machine!"

[dachshund]

Lee mentioned afterwards "that Amy is a climbing machine!"

That was awfully nice of him to say. Please tell him "thank you" from Amy.

[SadieKate]

Cheesy Macaroni Bites 3 pc Calories: 220 Calories from fat: 110 Grams of fat: 13

50% fat is "not that bad for you?"

I'm not even doing the math on my post-ride bacon and grilled onion Pilot Butte burger with "small" fries. Uh-uh. At least I did not have a shake and the burger had a lot of lettuce and tomato.

[Veronica]

50% fat is "not that bad for you?"

All depends on what else you eat. I consider my intake as a whole and my regular daily daily fat consumption is pretty low.

Veronica