WAVE - ride September 18th

[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!

[Biciclista]

Susan, I SAW YOU!! you were on your way back, just past the rest stop on the out and back.. You were going about 30mph down the hill while I was going up. :-) I didn't see your daughter though?
I tried the Cin dog, it was too sweet for me. However, at the next rest stop (for little sisters only) I found incredible brownies.

sleep well!

[Susan126]

Glad you saw me I just wish I had seen you! What a day wasn't it Mimi?! I actually had a great time! My daughter bailed on me!!!!! She called me the night before and told me that if it was raining she wasn't going to ride. Hrumph! What a wuss! lol Well you know me . . . I paid and rain or shine I was riding! And I'm glad I did. A friend from work was supposed to ride it too but I didn't see her. I'll check with her tomorrow when I see her at work. She's new to biking and I'm wondering if the rain made her change her mind.

You sleep well too!

[Biciclista]

Susan, Salsabike REALLY wants to meet you. :-)

[Susan126]

Well I would LOVE to meet her too!