Supported TE ride to flaming geiser Aug 19th

[East Hill]

Yes on metric century!

Flaming Geyser is called that because it was used to burn off the methane generated by the coal mining.

It's dwindled considerably, and it's not really spectacular .

But it is fun.

East Hill

[teigyr]

We're in and maybe I'm unworldly but it sounds spectacular to me. At the very least, it's a new experience and I know the company will be wonderful.

[mimitabby]

Well, Teigyr did you check the elevation profile?
It's pretty durn flat.

[Xrayted]

Hey there Mimi. I'm hoping we can join in as well if my new shift gets switched in time. It'll be nice having weekends off again. I will let you know as soon as I know. Then you can give us an address so we can meet up with y'all. If anything, maybe Kit can still come up on her own if she is so inclined. Sounds like a fun day.

[mimitabby]

X, check the link; it is a map and shows exactly where the ride starts.

[Starfish]

This sounds like a lot of fun. I can't commit until closer to the ride...life is going to get a little wild when I get back from Shasta. But, it sounds really fun, and I'd like to meet some of you folks face to face!

Well, some faces other than these: LOL

[teigyr]

Well, Teigyr did you check the elevation profile?
It's pretty durn flat.

Ahhhh, THAT is funny!!! Seems almost impossible to be that flat.

Am not opposed to hills, kind of like them actually. Except for the downhills, despise those. The only thing that concerns me are those hills that I am simply not geared for.

X, Starfish and any other TE'rs I have yet to meet, would be great to meet you. X, I might have some Portland riding questions for you, we'll be down there in Sept for a concert and might take the bikes.

Mimi, let me know what we can bring!!

[East Hill]

I'll be looking forward to meeting all the new folks!

There are a few hills, but not too bad. Depending on the return route, there may not even be a bad downhill .

East Hill

[mimitabby]

Mimi, let me know what we can bring!!

your bike? water?

[teigyr]

your bike? water?

Yes, that is practical and necessary Don't know. Was thinking along the lines of appetizers, wine, and flowers? Or anything else you need? A side dish, perhaps?

[mimitabby]

silly, that's the whole point of a supported ride. YOu bring your good company.
He won't be bringing wine though; that I can guarantee.
More like a picnic lunch and lots of cool water and non alcoholic beverages!
and a ride home for anyone who can't quite ride the whole way.

[Starfish]

silly, that's the whole point of a supported ride. YOu bring your good company.
He won't be bringing wine though; that I can guarantee.
More like a picnic lunch and lots of cool water and non alcoholic beverages!
and a ride home for anyone who can't quite ride the whole way.

This sounds so great!

[mimitabby]

This sounds so great!

Starfish, I hope you'll come.

[Starfish]

Starfish, I hope you'll come.

Thanks! When I get home from Shasta next Tuesday night, I have about 3 days to finish moving out of the house, which has sold. Then, that Monday, I start a new job. It seems like everything is just all changing at once, and has been for the past couple of years, believe it or not.

So, the ride sounds awesome!! I am just going to play it by ear, though, to make sure I'm not overloading myself, as I can tend to do. Our traffic has gotten so bad, also, that what used to be a 2 hour trip to Seattle is now about 3, and on summer weekends, can easily be 4 or more.

I have to admit, though, that a nice, fun, social, supported, flat-ish ride while making new friends might be really nourishing!

[teigyr]

silly, that's the whole point of a supported ride. YOu bring your good company.
He won't be bringing wine though; that I can guarantee.
More like a picnic lunch and lots of cool water and non alcoholic beverages!
and a ride home for anyone who can't quite ride the whole way.

Sounds perfect!! And no, we do not need wine. I'm ungraceful enough as it is