Cinderella training ride 2/25 from Benicia

[SadieKate]

http://www.lunachix.net/cinderella.htm

I'm planning to drag my (probably frozen) carcass down for this ride and bring my coworker friend, Marty, who will be attempting a new PB distance. Hoping it gets a tad warmer because I sure got spoiled the last few weeks.

So, who will I see there?

Plus, Miss CindySue, the directions are a bit confusing. They state to turn onto First Street but don't describe a specific meeting place. Is the "waterfront" the name of something? Do we drive up and down the shoreline until we happen to see another cyclist? Even identifying a side of the street would increase our chances of looking in the right direction.

Thank you from,

Sadie "usually lost" Kate

[Bike Goddess]

Sadie Kate- Since you all are starting from my place (well about 50 feet away)here's how to get there from Davis.

80 to 680. Take 780 exit (right before the bridge),take E 2nd exit. At bottom of ramp, turn Left. Go down E 2nd to E Military(2nd stoplight)turn R at Military. Get into Left lane. Turn left on 1st Street (Signal light). Go down 1st Street to B street (last street on your left). There is a big grassy area and a long parking lot just in front where you can park. You will be facing the water and will see the train depot about 100 feet in front of you.

My place is the FIRST yellow condominium when you turn around and look NORTH. We are part of the older complex- looks kinda Cape Coddish. White trim, steep pitched roofs.

Anyway, we have three bathrooms for all of you plus water and whatever else you might need. I'll have a floor pump waiting for you at the top of the stairs. (Cindy Sue knows where I live so she can direct traffic!!!!!!!!)

Address: 200 MARINA VILLAGE WAY.

Note- there are some new condos there as well. BUT they LOOK new!!! We're the ones with all the nice landscaping. Check out my orchids. All in bloom waiting for you!

[cindysue]

the directions are a bit confusing. They state to turn onto First Street but don't describe a specific meeting place. Is the "waterfront" the name of something?

sorry about that. I don't update the Cinderella page unless something drastic changes (but now thinking I should). More details for each week's ride is found on the "events" page: which tells you to park at 1st and B street. There is a link to the waterfront on that page also.

[SadieKate]

There is a big grassy area and a long parking lot just in front where you can park. You will be facing the water and will see the train depot about 100 feet in front of you.

Thanks, Nancy. This is the piece I was missing. I could just see me tooling up and down the street until I found someone on a bike.

BTW, Cindy, Bubba is feeling left out.

[cindysue]

I'm planning to drag my (probably frozen) carcass down for this ride and bring my coworker friend, Marty, who will be attempting a new PB distance. Hoping it gets a tad warmer because I sure got spoiled the last few weeks.

yeah!!! We should have a good turnout, weather permitting. And it should be a super fun ride. We'll be going through vineyards, semi-rural areas, and some rolling hills (not too steep). We'll stop for 20 minutes (or more/less as the group desires) at the jelly belly factory for lunch/jelly bellys.

I'm telling people to bring a fanny pack for purchases!

[SadieKate]

Take the very next left (about half a block) on First Street.

Cindy, I found those links but "1st and B" could be any of 4 corners or "just nearby." Left open for lots of creative interpretation by the unfamiliar and perhaps still caffeine-challenged.

[cindysue]

Anyway, we have three bathrooms for all of you plus water and whatever else you might need. I'll have a floor pump waiting for you at the top of the stairs. (Cindy Sue knows where I live so she can direct traffic!!!!!!!!)

the place is gorgeous! And BG has been so generous offering the bathrooms for us, and helping me plan the route!!!!!!

Thanks!!!

[cindysue]

Take the very next left (about half a block) on First Street.

Cindy, I found those links but "1st and B" could be any of 4 corners or "just nearby." Left open for lots of creative interpretation by the unfamiliar and perhaps still caffeine-challenged.

ahhh - good to know! I will try to make it more clear.....

[cindysue]

BTW, Cindy, Bubba is feeling left out.

aaaaaahhhh! Hmmm, well until we can all go for another ride, I'll just have to pack him a little Clif product goodie bag as a consolation

[SadieKate]

aaaaaahhhh! Hmmm, well until we can all go for another ride, I'll just have to pack him a little Clif product goodie bag as a consolation

Awww, that's sweet. He said that being the only male on a lot of our rides this summer was pretty nice.

[cindysue]

ok, hopefully the directions are a little clearer now on the events page - I used BG's directions

will have to update the Cinderella page sometime this week. Been procrastinating my thesis too long today..... I just want to eat and play online all day.... hehehehe

[SadieKate]

Cindy, I haven't tested your directions but they seemed pretty clear. I just need to be told "park at the south end of such and such parking lot" or "look for the group next to the train station." Otherwise, they look great.

[slinkedog]

I will be there!

[SadieKate]

Cool, we can complete our high finance deal.

[cindysue]

now we're talking