So Cal ladies...

[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...

[redhot3368]

Hi...
I am thinking about doing the metric option in the Ojai Valley Century
anyone else doing this one? Saturday June 3rd
http://www.ojaivalleycentury.com/id10.html

July...thinking of the 3 harbors tour...in Ventura
http://venturavelo.org/_wsn/page3.html

then the Cool Breeze in August...

Always looking for riding buddies too.
thanks
Karen

[tprevost]

Redhot3368,

I'll probably do three harbors (the metric) I had thought about Ojai (such a pretty place!) but then signed up for another ride, then that got trashed so now I'm doing a ride with Bikerchick68.

I did Cruisin' the Conejo too! That was such a well organized ride!!! And a beautiful area, you are really lucky to live near there!

Tracy

[Tiffanie]

hi tracy!

i have a long list of rides for the year...

next on the list is heatbreak 100... which is the final ride to be crowned king of the mountain and earn the coveted jersey

then:
-ride around the bear
-grand tour (i do the double metric.. NOT the double century!)
-3 harbors
-cool breeze (you'll REALLY like this ride!)
-not sure about amtrak this year... i liked the ride.. just didn't like the whole waiting for the train.. train ride, etc.. cuz we still had a 3ish hour drive to get home after... so may not even try to sign up this year!
-angeles crest
-las vegas century
-if it's not on a conflicting ride day... smog to surf.. which i also liked! and GREAT picnic at the "surf" end!
-OCW's fall metric

can you tell i love organized rides!?!

Caligurl (and others),

Have you done the 3 Harbors Tour in the past? Looking at the website I couldn't find details on route information. Can anyone provide details on what the route is like?

Thanks.

[caligurl]

Caligurl (and others),

Have you done the 3 Harbors Tour in the past? Looking at the website I couldn't find details on route information. Can anyone provide details on what the route is like?

Thanks.

hi tiffanie.... no... this is my first year of doing 3 harbors! i'm a virgin! lol!!!!!!!

[tprevost]

Tiffanie,

I'm planning on doing the metric. I don't know much about the ride but I did get an e-mail from them (because I wanted to know why it was rated moderate/difficult) that said it wasn't really a tough route, just a few hills and obviously the length were part of the rating system.

I'm headed off on vacation in 6 minutes but wanted to tell you to SIGN UP!!! I've got to do that the minute I get back!

Trac'

[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'

[Shimpie]

Pooh! I can't come play. I've got a family reunion to attend. They're not even my relatives! They are the fiance's.

Next year he'll pay his dues. We're going to Thailand where he'll be meeting my Dad's 10 bothers and sisters, and my Mom's 8 brothers and sisters. To top that off, I have well over 100 cousins for him to meet. Muhahahaha!