Slinkedog,

I think it was the I care classic that I was telling you about where we went up Bailey. It was fairly well supported way back when... done by the Lyons club or boy scouts, I think. I don't imagine its gotten worse since its still going on. I just looked at the routes and while they are changed, I can tell it definately was that ride - they appear to be going down bailey this time so no worries!

I HIGHLY recommend the Healdsburg Harvest Century - one of the most beautiful rides around. I'm riding it this year as well; although if my friend comes down from OR to ride w/me I'll only be doing the 37 miler There are some nice B&Bs along with a decent hotel or two right there in town AND a couple of good places to get a massage afterwards! Be sure to let me know if you and Blaine do this ride, maybe we can grab a quick dinner or breakfast (not to interfere w/your romantic weekend though!). I talked my DH into doing this ride eons ago and got a B&B, massage etc. Anyway, the room was really romantic w/lace etc. and a tub for two.... HOWEVER, as soon as he discovered there wasn't a TV, he was miserable! UGH! I tease him to this day about being as romantic as a doorknob... good thing he has other assets

You should do the I Care Classic, especially since its so close to you!

Tracy