2010 Daffodil Classic

[Susan126]

I registered for the 61.2 mile course too! I think I will be ready for a 60 mile ride by April 18th! Also, if it's not raining and the weather is nice I think I will be doing the CATS ride this Saturday. I hope they are true to their posting because I plan to ride in the 16-18 mph group.

[XMcShiftersonX]

I'm with you too Susan! I hope it doesn't rain this Saturday either but right now it looks like that's what is in the forecast. I'm so bummed because I've been really looking forward to the ride and joining that group. Have you done the Daffodil Classic before? It doesn't look like there is a well defined start time so me and a friend of mine were thinking of starting around 9am.

[Susan126]

I know Jessica, I was looking at the long week forecast and it does look like rain on Saturday (king 5 says scattered showers but they're just covering their bases). I'm totally bummed because I was looking forward to that ride too. Darn, dang, and blaaaa! I have done the Daffodil Classic a few times and basically sign in is between 7 and noon. I usually start around 8 or 9 myself. It will challenge you and the food stops are fantastic. The CATS April 10th ride is a full lake loop (52 miles). It looks like the ride goes clock wise around Lake Washington. If it's not raining (ahem) I will do that one.

[XMcShiftersonX]

Well currently I'm trying to decide what time I want to start the Daffodil Classic. I'm not an early riser so 9 would be good for me. However, my friend and her sister that I had originally talked about doing it with are going to start at 7:30. My other friend who may do it would like to start no earlier than 9.

I was looking forward to the CATS ride this week because it was going to be a fairly flat ride, so I could see if I would do okay with them. hmmm. Right now I hate the weather... a week+ of no outside bike time?! BLEH! I don't know when I'll be able to do another group ride. I work the weekend after this one and then the next ride is the day before the Daffodil Classic, so I'd probably either take the day off or do an easy ride rather than the ride they're doing that week. Bummer!

[Susan126]

Maybe we can meet at the Daffodil Classic? Not that we will ride together because you guys are young and probably a lot faster than I am. You are my son's age. I have a son who will be 26 in July and a daughter who will be 28 in April. Right now I'm working hard to get back in shape. Maybe we will have nice weather this Saturday and then we can meet and ride at the CATS ride! I hope so. It looks like today is turning into a nice day. I think I will have to get my bike out later this afternoon and go for a short bike ride.

Sue

[XMcShiftersonX]

I was just going to ask you if you wanted to ride together at the Daffodil Classic! It seems like you and I have a lot in common, cycling-wise anyways. It turns out my friend that was going to do it and wanted to start no later than 9, decided not to do it afterall. And then my other two friends don't want to start any later than 7:30, which I think is too early! I was actually worried that you may be faster than me! So, if we end up not being about the same pace, we can do our own things. But do you want to plan to meet around the start at 9? I also hope this Saturday works out, then we could meet finally!

-Jessica

P.S. - I'm jealous that you get to ride today I'm stuck at work! I did 20 minutes of the Have Mercy DVD on my trainer last night and called it a night!

[Susan126]

That sounds great Jessica! Let's meet at the Daffodil start at 9 AM. I'll PM you my cell phone number too. But I'm still hoping Saturday will come through for us.

I was lucky today to get a ride in. I think I beat the rain. Only a short 12 mile ride but at least it was a ride. Hey the trainer is the next best thing. I try and go to my gym on the days I can't get out on my bike.

I wish my school district picked next week for our spring break instead of this week. Looking at the long term forecast next week looks lovely.

Sue