Tour de Palm Springs

[Aint Doody]

Thanks, Lil! John's a great guy. you should go to Palm Springs, too. Sounds like we might have a good group. Jones, make us a plan!!! I saw that Fujichants is doing the tour, too. We could have a TE ride before the tour. BikerHen, I can't wait to see you.

Susan

[LilBolt]

I'd really love to head to the SoCal sunshine, but a business trip has dashed whatever hopes I had to give in to my spontaneous whims. Just make sure John & Teri pack up and head back North....I know they have been more than tempted to return to California permanently. I'd hate to lose them from the PNW. I hope you have a good turnout for a TE ride.

[bikerHen]

Just make sure John & Teri pack up and head back North....I know they have been more than tempted to return to California permanently. I'd hate to lose them from the PNW. I hope you have a good turnout for a TE ride.

ICK! It's been 20 years since we left So. Cal. I can't think of any reason why I'd move back. Well maybe year round cycling. But, a visit every couple of years is all I need to remind me why we left in the first place.

Aint Doody, it will be good to see you again too. Now I won't be the only one reflecting the sun with my PNW tan. Can't wait to be warm and outside at the same time. Just hope it's not too hot or I might wilt. My FIL said it's been in the 80's. Quite the jump from our teens and twentys. bikerHen

[Jones]

It is not year round cycling for me! Way too hot in the summer. How long of a ride are we looking at? I need some feed back before I make a plan I don't want to plan on doing the Tram Road if no one wants to do hills and also I am not able to climb like that, maybe some day. So how long of a ride?
Jones

[Fujichants]

I signed up for the century, but due to my lack of training, i'll probably ride the 55 miler...or the 65 mile one (that's when you change your mind and loop back).

[bikerHen]

I vote for no Tram Rd., I've been up that road. Maybe just a gentle incline or two. I was thinking about 20 miles or so. My DH said he'll ride too if we don't go more than 25 miles. He hasn't ridden since October. Overall I'm think an easy(ish) ride. I don't want to be all worn out for the main event. bikerHen

[Jones]

So a loop around town to see the Elvis honeymoon hideaway and the homes of other dead celebrity's and then a loop around the canyons to loosen up everyones legs. We could ride into "Indian Canyons" it is very pretty but it is sacred Indian land and cost $8 to go past the guard gate. Yes? No? Jones.

[Aint Doody]

Jones! That sounds great to me, too. I agree w/ bikerHen that we just want an easy-ish ride. I may get some fake tan for my legs before we go for my legs that haven't been seen since early October. I'm really gettin' 'cited now!!!

[bikerHen]

Friday would work better for us. Anytime, mid to late morning is fine. Just tell us where to show up and when and we'll be there.

Can you local's give me the low down on the bike expo that goes along with the ride? My DH wants to know more about it. When, where and is it worth going to? Should I bring more money? Thanks! bikerHen

[Ninabike]

Can you local's give me the low down on the bike expo that goes along with the ride? My DH wants to know more about it. When, where and is it worth going to? Should I bring more money? Thanks! bikerHen[/QUOTE]

Hi Ladies, I've been lurking on this thread because I was so wishing I could do this ride. Problem: I have been off my bike since October due to various orthopaedic issues, etc. Re: BikerHen's question about the expo., mostly jerseys and other clothing - nothing really spectacular - some tire exhibitors, bike and chain cleaning equipment, etc. However, the best exhibitor I saw several years ago was Precision Sport Eyewear - the best sunglasses I have found, and I have been ordering from them ever since. Their prices are in the $20 to $30 range and you can try on all the styles and sizes. Of course, I don't know if that exhibitor will be there this year.

Anyway, I wish I could join you a meet all of you. Sounds like you will have a great time!!

[Aint Doody]

Sounds like Friday it is! What time, what time? I'm gonna say 10:30 at that park unless somebody else thinks another time would be better. Yahoo!! And this means that Fredwina can go, too. Come on, Ninabike; you can do it. I don't think this is gonna be a hammerfest.

[Jones]

The walkathon is this Friday so Thursday or Friday for the TE ride? Both are good for me.
Jones

[Aint Doody]

Maybe since bikerHen has to travel the furthest, she should decide. And what time to meet??? I'm really looking forward to this.

[Fredwina]

I was thinking about doing this(the TE ride vs the Tour de Palm Springs, but can only do friday.
PS> don't sweat it too much if Thursday works better for everyone else, I may be pushing it to do everything I've got on the schedule for that friday (which is what usually happens on my day off.)