i don't know robert... only know who he is.. (well.. i mean i met him at BA.... but he was talking to everyone!) no... i haven't done his clinics.. but have heard of them!

i'm not hard core! i just like organized rides! and i'm not all that fast! just steady! (you know.. the tortoise and the hare!) and determined!

i have to confess... i did BA and big bear by default.. hubby was signed up... and hurt his knee... i'm too cheap to lose the entry fee... so i did them! actually wasn't sure i COULD do BA since i was so new to cycling still! (and cried like a baby when i reached onyx!) of course.. then i knew i could do big bear... i would just take my time! also... since everyone at the other forum knew i was doing BA in hubby's place... quitting wasn't an option! i'm too stubborn for that! no WAY would i go back and have to say "i quit!" lol!

i've heard of spooktacular... not sure if it's not on the list cuz of distance (isn't it norcal?) or date? i'll have to go back and look!

someone at amtrak had on a spooktacular jersey.. VERY cute!

i wonder if i dress my dogs in clothes/t-shirts and hats... if they would be considered kids by non-dog people (i already consider them kids!) so that i'd have no problems with motels! *pout*

we're signed up for angeles crest and we are both excited about planet ultras new "king of the mountain" jersey next year! (mulholland, heartbreak, and BA)... do all three (just the century portions required) and you can buy the KOM jersey (should have a queen one too! )