I was just giving you a hard time...!

I don't think they recognize first timers, but I could be wrong. I just don't want you planning your events around this and being disappointed, etc. if it turns out it is no big deal or beating yourself up if you don't get them all in before then.

The more doubles the better, no doubt, though. So give Tam a try - and I would even suggest starting the ride even if it is still hot, because once you get the sustained climbing of Tam out of the way then you're over closer to the coast and it will generally be cooler there. Your ride this weekend had plenty of rollers, but it did not have too much climbing, so factor that in with the heat - how tough would it have been with Marshall, Tam, Coleman, Red Hill/D St./Petaluma in this weather? Yikes! That would NOT be good - but hopefully it will be better in 2 weeks, and like I said, just start it and see how the day goes. I hear there's plenty of roving SAG to bring you in if you decide you want to stop!

I was kicking around the idea of Bass Lake (supposed to be super fun and HARD!!) and Solvang to give me 5 for the year, but I won't be back on the bike in time for Bass Lake according to Dr. Lung whom I saw this morning. (Not his name, but his specialty and I like the idea of a big lung sitting behind the desk talking to me.)