Wine Country Century 5/6/2006

[wabisabi]

Looking at this website brought back a memory of what probably was this ride from probably the late 80s--could that be? I recall going with a friend who was a serious rider, and I had my--this is the truth--my old very non fancy "girl's" bike. I was of course younger then, so I managed the first 40 miles (up to lunch) with just sheer strength from winter tele skiing and hiking in the Sierra. I recall that it was really beautiful, especially early the morning, going past the wineries and all of the flowers.

[Bike Goddess]

If I can get the time off, I'm also thinking of doing the double metric. The guys in our club always do that route as they too say the beauty is worth the climb!

SK- if you want to get a metric in this weekend, the Benicia club is starting from the Valley Cafe in Rockville on Saturday morning at 9:00AM. They are going to do the ride to Berryessa via M Corner the reverse of how we did it last year- with an option to do Cantilew on the way back. I think the total distance is something like 60 miles. I'll email you if you want details. Should be a good ride for some not too hard climbs and some good distance.

[Sag 4 Valentine]

Bike Goddess,
Would you send me the information for the Lake Berryessa ride this weekend. I have a tight schedule on Saturday, but would like to try to squeeze this in.

[Sag 4 Valentine]

Sadie Kate,
Are you going to do the Sea Otter in April?

[SadieKate]

Sea Otter? No, I'll be in Moab and environs, Monkey Wrench Gang territory to be exact.

Thanks, Nancy. We haven't quite decided what we want to do and we don't want to end up driving both days.

[kjay]

You're all very seasoned bikers and I am not, but I do ride as much as I can and lately have been doing a lot of spinning - even two hours at a time. I generally ride for about 2 1/2 hours outside, but that's about it. I'm retired so am not a youngun' but you all motivated me and I signed up for the Wine Country 100K in April. Here's where I need some advice. I only have a hybrid (wider wheels) but am keeping my eyes peeled for a used road bike. However, if I can't find one before the ride, do you think I could ride my hybrid? I suppose it would take me longer, but would still appreciate your thoughts about this. Thank you.

[SadieKate]

Sure you can ride a hybrid. You'll just be slower and need to make sure you take care of your hands. You don't have as many postions on flat bars as drop.

Is it wider wheels (as in the rims) or wider tires? You may want to consider getting narrower and higher pressure tires so you'll have less rolling resistance but lots of people do metrics on hybrids.

Make sure you have the date right. It is May 6th, not in April.

[SadieKate]

Looking at this website brought back a memory of what probably was this ride from probably the late 80s--could that be? I recall going with a friend who was a serious rider, and I had my--this is the truth--my old very non fancy "girl's" bike.

So, come on down and reminisce!

[kjay]

Good grief. . . yes, SadieKate, I meant to say wider tires, not wheels, and also May, not April. I really appreciate getting this info, and thanks very much!

[SadieKate]

Okey-dokey. WrenchBoy (aka Bubba) and I have paid our money. We're in. I actually got on the trainer tonight. Will wonders never cease.

[jobob]

I signed up me & LeeBob for the 100 mile

who the heck am I kidding

Oh, good grief !! The Luther Burbank Center has been re-named the Wells Fargo Center ! gag me. aack. ptooey.

[maillotpois]

Okey-dokey. WrenchBoy (aka Bubba) and I have paid our money. We're in. I actually got on the trainer tonight. Will wonders never cease.

Yay!!

[SadieKate]

MP, yay that we signed up or yay that I got on the trainer?

jobob, I agree on the Wells Fargo thing. What a way to show respect for someone's accomplishments. Now, you go record "I can do it" and put it under your pillow and I have to take my own advice also. This is a big mental step for me. Why is it that I view distance and climbing so differently between a mountain bike and a road bike. There's probably a good psychological study there.

[maillotpois]

MP, yay that we signed up or yay that I got on the trainer?

Well, both, really!!