WAVE - ride September 18th

[NbyNW]

Have a great ride this Sunday, everyone! I'll be thinking of you.

[LilBolt]

It wouldn't be the WAVE if we didn't get bit wet. I helped put the goody bags together last weekend and we had amazing weather. What difference a week makes.

Looking forward to yet another great ride. Today on our ride one of the guys said that yesterday he saw WAVE volunteers sweeping Issaquah-Hobart...literally...with brooms!!! Those are the details that make this ride so special.

[AppleTree]

So unfair that the weather is going to be nice tomorrow....on Monday. Am I the only one to wimp out at the gruesome forecast? Rain and wind are not good combinations for me. And I so wanted to do this ride.

I am hoping the Kitsap Color Classis next weekend is better, that is the last organized ride of the season.

It's hard to complain too awful much, as my DH said, we have been fortunate on all the major rides this year. Which is saying something considering the spring/early summer we had up here.

Hope those who went had a great ride. Look forward to hearing ride reports!

[Biciclista]

Hey I got to meet Lilbolt today!! I really can't complain about the ride today. I did the middle sister. It stopped raining when we got there and didn't start raining again on us until the last 5 miles.
WHat a hilly ride! The best part?? the tail wind on the last 5 miles. WOOHOOO.
and with my favorite guy in the whole world volunteering as a cheerleader and guide for all the gals at 2nd and Front.

[lauraelmore1033]

I thought I saw you Mimi! It was at the second rest stop and I thought you looked familiar, but it didn't hit me until later: Randonneur jersey, orange bike, tiny lady--must have been Mimitabby! That WAS a hilly ride! I saw many women walking the hills and spent much time thinking about how demoralizing that must be for new-ish riders who think they're in for an easy, "girly" ride of empowerment...
I thought about bailing too when I awoke and saw it was pouring outside. But I had already paid, and the swagg is always too good to pass up... getting a new drawstring bag (much improved over the one I used so much last year) was well worth it

[Biciclista]

yes, the Swag was REALLY good. Treats for both me and my DH. sorry I didn't get to say hi to you Laura

[Susan126]

Mimi I'm sorry I didn't see you today but I did get a sweet "kiss" from your adorable hubby!

When I arrived at 6:17 AM it was pouring! I parked my car in the garage and got ready. When I finally left the parking garage the rain had practically stopped. Just a light drizzle and then nothing at the start. Everyone I met was so positive and energetic. I hope you enjoyed one of those delicious Cin Dogs at the first rest stop! Yummy!

What a long long day for me. I was up at 4 AM because I had to drop my hubby off at the airport first. Dropped him off around 5:40 then got onto 405 to Issaquah. I was there in 25 minutes! Very light traffic on a Sunday morning at 6:00 AM! Then the ride and then I had to clean my own bike when I got home! Joe usually does that but he's half way to Paris by now!

I'll sleep very soundly tonight!

[Stellar1]

Liked this ride!! Looking fwd to next year.

Stellar1
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[bmccasland]

Sorry I missed being on the cheering squad. Woke up yesterday with a migraine and spent most of the day in bed.

Next year's goal: To RIDE!

[AppleTree]

Sorry I missed being on the cheering squad. Woke up yesterday with a migraine and spent most of the day in bed.

Next year's goal: To RIDE!

Me too! We missed all the fun! It's too bad that we couldn't have switched today's beautiful weather with yesterday, what a difference a day makes.

[Biciclista]

Honestly the weather wasn't bad. Got rained on for 5 out of 42 miles. Better the grey skies than the hot weather of the weekend before!! It was the night BEFORE weather that shook ME up. I would have been miserable if it had poured all day.

[Stellar1]

The WAVE was fun. I managed to do the 42 mile ride over lots of hills and routes I normally ride from my home in Renton Highlands.

Beth: how's the knee? Is it a new knee? I have had two and they are doing fine. It takes a while. The right was done in 08 and is still stiff on occassion. (like going up multiple hills) Hope yours is doing OK.

Stellar 1

[bmccasland]

The WAVE was fun. I managed to do the 42 mile ride over lots of hills and routes I normally ride from my home in Renton Highlands.

Beth: how's the knee? Is it a new knee? I have had two and they are doing fine. It takes a while. The right was done in 08 and is still stiff on occassion. (like going up multiple hills) Hope yours is doing OK.

Stellar 1

Stellar 1,
I had an ACL repair. Even though my doc said "good to go" on my last visit. I beg to differ. I swear I didn't do that much today, some twisting to load and unload luggage, and a stroll (over an hour) in the park after I checked into the hotel, and now my knee HURTS. Hoping colleague won't want to walk far for dinner.... I'm wishing I brought my cane.

[Biciclista]

more photos are up at the ride the wave smug mug website

[LilBolt]

Nice to see the posts about the WAVE. I was out of town this week and I'm just catching up. It was good to finally get to say hello to Mimi since I enjoy her posts, now I can put a voice to them. Great turnout this year. Once again looking forward to next year.