Tour De Cure

[bcipam]

I paid my own entry fee - I don't solicite donations although I did have some friends that went in and added their own funds on the website. I can write the amount off at tax time.

You don't really need anyone to ride with. My event is full of folks of all levels and there are plenty to ride with but I agree, it's always more fun to do a ride with womeone. I did my first full century alone and that kindof sucked. If the event offers long and shorter courses, elect to do the shorter one - more possibilities of meeting up with someone or less time out alone.

I don't push a charity event on anyone. Have to do what's in your heart. Diabetes is near and dear to me. My two best friends had and have it (one died one still thank God alive). Either event is worthy.

[juvel01]

I'm doing the one in Virginia and we have a team from our local shop, all levels of riders. We're doing the 32 mile ride for the fun of it, will spend most of it yapping I'm sure! Should be fun. If anyone wants to join our team, we're Team Bicycle Outfitters.

[amcgltdchix]

I'm doing the one in Virginia and we have a team from our local shop, all levels of riders. We're doing the 32 mile ride for the fun of it, will spend most of it yapping I'm sure! Should be fun. If anyone wants to join our team, we're Team Bicycle Outfitters.

where is the one in VA you are doing?

[juvel01]

We're doing the Reston ride which takes the W&OD from Reston Town Center to Leesburg and back. We'd love to have more riders!i

[VALERIE]

bcipam
I'VE RIDDEN AND RAISED FUNDS FOR THE PAST 5 YEARS FOR
TOUR DE CURE IN SOTHERN CALIFORNIA. I LIVE IN HUNTINGTON
BEACH AND ALSO RIDE THAT ROUTE A LOT. I AM A TYPE 1 DIABRTIC
AND MET MY CYCLING GROUP SCOR THROUGH THIS EVENT. HOPE
TO SEE YOU AT ELDORADO PARK ON MAY 20TH--MY TEAM IS
TEAM BOTTOM LINE.

[Ninabike]

Hi VALERIE and bcipam,

I would love to join you on the TdC but I'm not sure I'm up to the 65 mile ride. I haven't ridden too much this year since my husband's crash (I kind of felt guilty riding when he was not able to, and we like to do things together. Although he has started to ride again. He is not ready for a ride like this since his fractured pelvis). I could do 65 miles if the wind and hills aren't too bad. Could either of you tell me a little about the course. You can PM me if you want. I've never done this ride.

Thanks girls,
Nina

[VALERIE]

Hi Nina,
You Are In Good Company--i Fractured My Pelvis In
A Cycling Accident And Couldn't Ride Tour. Don't
Feel Guilty About Riding--ride For Him. I Do The
50k Just Because I Have More People To Ride With
And It Makes For A Fun Day. Hey--anyone Out There
Looking To Ride Tour De Cure On May 20th--see You
At El Dorado Park Early!!!

[bcipam]

Hi VALERIE and bcipam,

I would love to join you on the TdC but I'm not sure I'm up to the 65 mile ride. I haven't ridden too much this year since my husband's crash (I kind of felt guilty riding when he was not able to, and we like to do things together. Although he has started to ride again. He is not ready for a ride like this since his fractured pelvis). I could do 65 miles if the wind and hills aren't too bad. Could either of you tell me a little about the course. You can PM me if you want. I've never done this ride.

Thanks girls,
Nina

Nina:

There are all kinds of ways to short cut the ride and still enjoy it. The ride is generally flat with the exception of the climb up Newport Coast. What I recommend (and what my friend Richard and I will probably do) once you cross Newport Harbor onto Balboa using the ferry, take Bayview to Back Bay and meet up with the other riders coming down from Newport Coast/San Joaquin. This shortens the ride to about 50 miles. Very flat. Depending on how Richard feels (his diabetes affects his mood and stamina) we might avoid Back Bay all together and head straight back on PCH cutting the ride down to 40 - 45 miles. There is also a 30 mile option.

Richard and I generally just cruise this ride. Enjoy all the sag stops (which are well stocked) and talk to everyone along the way. i.e. party! The day is generally beautiful so we just enjoy being out by the beach. You can do it, it's for a great cause and I always enjoy the ride each year as one of my favorites.

**The ride starts in Long Beach goes inland for awhile and out along PCH to Newport to the Pennisula and you take the Ferry to Balboa. All this is very, very flat. The Metric heads down along PCH which gets rolly to Newport Coast. NC is a good climb - about 1 1/2 miles at a 6% grade. You turn and go down San Joaquin to Back Bay, around BB (which is rolly but not bad) and back to PCH which again gets very flat. You generally have a tailwind out but a headwind coming back in. It's good to have someone to draft off of. Let me know if you need more info about the route.

[bcipam]

bcipam
I'VE RIDDEN AND RAISED FUNDS FOR THE PAST 5 YEARS FOR
TOUR DE CURE IN SOTHERN CALIFORNIA. I LIVE IN HUNTINGTON
BEACH AND ALSO RIDE THAT ROUTE A LOT. I AM A TYPE 1 DIABRTIC
AND MET MY CYCLING GROUP SCOR THROUGH THIS EVENT. HOPE
TO SEE YOU AT ELDORADO PARK ON MAY 20TH--MY TEAM IS
TEAM BOTTOM LINE.

Val: I'll be there with my friend Richard who is a type 2 diabetic. We are riding for the Doug Phillips Memorial Team/Trudy Ibbetson is the captain. I will probably be wearing a Team BCI Jersey so look for us.