So Cal ladies...

[Brandy]

Okay...you all have me thinking about doing the metric century at Cool Breeze in August and then doing the Amtrak Century in September. Am I crazy? Is that enough time to train for a century when I just got my bike a week ago? My two rides so far were 21.6 and 24.5 miles and I felt like I could have gone longer. I'm in pretty good shape...I work out often, lift weights, Spinning and do other cardio. What do you think?

[tprevost]

No Problem Brandy,

I did my 68 last week on 2 rides of 40 miles and about 8 rides between 20-30 miles. Continue doing what you're doing and throw in a longer one here and there and you'll do fine!

Tracy

[Brandy]

Wow Tracy, that's great! You've all inspired me so much...I think I'm going to re-evaluate some of my goals here and bump them up a notch!

[bikerchick68]

I don't have a list so to speak... the year started out with my goal being to ride a century a month... but in mid-March my Mom had a nasty accident and plans drastically changed. Now I'm just riding for the joy of riding...

that being said, I will possibly ride Cool Breeze, Lighthouse and Amtrack (which I've not done before... but I have taken the train from downtown SD to San Juan Capistrano and ridden back... about 70 miles... gorgeous ride!)

marapets... fabulous climate, amazing gardening, excellent year round riding (see fabulous climate) and stupidly expensive cost of living...

[bcipam]

In case anyone is interested - this Sunday, June 18 - FATHER'S DAY - my bud Wayne and I will be leading a Father's Day ride through Limestone Canyon. Time: 10 am. We consider this a beginner/family ride as children (age 7+) will be welcome to join. The ride will be slow and easy with many stops. I've found the key is to encourage the kids up to the Sinks and then they always enjoy the downhill back. Last Father's Day we had two little girls and the one was so sweet. She so wanted to please her father and she pushed and pushed although she took a bad fall and was very tired.

Anyway, if you are interested and want to join the ride, please pm me or send in your reservation to irvineranch@tnc.org.

The Ride starts at the Augustine Staging area which is off of Santiago Canyon at Hick's Haul Rd. The city, I think is Orange.

I do have a loaner bike (maybe 2 - size medium) in case someone wants to try mountain biking and doesn't have one.

[bcipam]

Who out there is planning on doing the July 1 ride. Just want to get a head and body count so I can plan the ride. Depends on who shows up on how hard or easy I do the ride plus weather will be a factor. If bejeesus hot, we will be beach cruising. If we get some overcast, I think we will start some climbing early on and then finish out by Back Bay. Have all next weekend to plan as I can't ride (long story - tell ya later).

~Pam

[Brandy]

I'm planning to ride Pam!

[redhot3368]

Hi Pam,
Unfortunatly I can't make it! I am going to Mammoth to mountain bike for the weekend.
Thanks!
Karen

[bcipam]

Well Brandy if its just you and I we will definitely be doing some hills!

[tprevost]

barring any unforseen circumstances, I'm in! Hills are great w/me.

Pam, you may want to start a new thread w/the date etc. because I think there were some other people in SD county that wanted to come and they might not think this thread topic is related.

Trac'