SoCal TE Ride 7/1 (Saturday)... who's in?

[Brandy]

Not going to be able to make it, but HB is going to be nuts this weekend between the nice weather and the holiday on Tuesday. I hope you all have a great ride and I'm looking forward to the next one. That would be great if we could do the 67 mile route before Cool Breeze Pam!

[Ninabike]

Pam, I'll let you know for sure by tomorrow morning. Thanks for all your efforts.

Nina

[bcipam]

You guys start thinking of another date and let's set up the metric ride. I would hate for Jess' work to go to waste!

Anyone interested out there in doing and setting up a San Diego ride. With this hot weather would be a nice place to ride.

[tprevost]

BC68 knows how to do the whole Amtrak thing - which would re-create part of the Amtrak Century route. If she doesn't want to organize it; I'll get the info from her. I think she parked in San Diego and road to San Clemente; although I think I'd rather do it reversed.

Trac'

ps. I'm off to take an exam tomorrow... please everyone, cross your fingers!

[Ninabike]

Tracy - Best of luck on your exam. I'm sure you'll do just fine!!

Nina

[tprevost]

Thanks Nina! I'll need all the help I can get its a toughie though so I figure if I have to take it again, at least I've had practice!!!

Hope you can come Saturday!

Tracy

[caligurl]

tracy.... you are gonna ACE that exam!

[chartman64]

Arrgh! Turns out it's not weather or lack of confidence that will keep me out -- unfortunately, I'm not going to have a car. My ride tomorrow is going to be home from the car repair place.

I"ll look forward to meeting you all another time.

[Ninabike]

Hi Pam,

My husband and I are in. I am also e-mailing you.

Nina

[bcipam]

OK cool we will have a nice little group. Looks like Tracy, Nina, Nina's husband (I need to get his name again sorry!) and ACG. Cindi you would have done fine. Never to worry. Maybe next time. Or organize something up your way.

OK Gang... be prepared for some hill climbing. I will bring all the route options (some very flat) to the park and we can look them over but my preference is to do the 45 miler which includes about 2000' of climbing, most right in the beginning and then Newport Coast. A good test for our legs. I will be slow and so most likely sweeping. You get to follow Wayne's nice rear view and his friend Mike up the hills. The first trek is through some beautiful country roads (yes even in Orange County) and consists of 4 signicant climbs. The first and steepest, is very short, the next just grindy but on that cool country road, the 3rd long, and the 4th, well, you are tired from the first 3. If everyone is done with hills we can cut out the 4th (thankfully everything is negotiable and changeable).

PS - not trying to scare anyone off. I'm a horrible hill climber and if I can do them so can you. I would say all the climbs are very doable even Newport Coast. On top of Newport Coast you will have the most magnificant views - well worth the climb!

So looks like we have about 7 - 8 people. I'll be there early. Bring plenty of water (although there will be places to stop and get replenishment) and snacks.

[Ninabike]

Hi Pam, My husband, Alex, and I are in for sure. I don't know if you got my e-mail, but my husband was able to get coverage for the day. Can't wait!!

Nina

[bcipam]

ALEX... Alex, a-l-e-x... Hopefully now I will remember but if not remind me!

Looking forward to seeing you both again. I think I have a really nice, interesting route for us this time.

I can't check my home emails at work so I'll catch your email later today when I get home.

ALSO just a warning - have no idea what parking is going to be like the Park - it's been a real popular place lately with socce camps, girl scout camps, etc (I main have to start our rides somewhere else from now on). If the park is empty I'm going to park as close to bathroom as possible. Just easier to get in and out if we aren't close to the entrance of the parking lot. Look for my car.

[Brandy]

Pam...would you mind posting your hilly route? Tiff and I are going to have to get some climbing in ASAP and we're hoping to squeeze in a crack of dawn ride sometime this week.

[bcipam]

Well some of the route is in my head and not written down cause frankly its too hard to write down - you would get lost if you didn't have a guide. BUT I'm willing to meet with you guys and do an early ride and I can show you the hills. Otherwise I do have the bottom part of the ride on a route list which I can send to you. It includes enough hilliest to make the ride hard. Send me an email at home and I'll forward the slip... bcipam@yahoo.com

[Brandy]

Well some of the route is in my head and not written down cause frankly its too hard to write down - you would get lost if you didn't have a guide. BUT I'm willing to meet with you guys and do an early ride and I can show you the hills. Otherwise I do have the bottom part of the ride on a route list which I can send to you. It includes enough hilliest to make the ride hard. Send me an email at home and I'll forward the slip... bcipam@yahoo.com

I would love it if you would come out early with us. You do realize that I set my alarm for 5:00 a.m. to get a ride in yesterday morning, don't you? See what you might be getting yourself into?