Cycle Across Maryland 2008

**Zen** · 02-19-2008, 07:28 PM

If I can do them anyone can.
I get up that way on club rides sometimes but this is so exciting to be able to get together with youz guise.

**divingbiker** · 02-20-2008, 02:27 AM

Originally Posted by amithereyet

I had so much fun as a part of the group of women that divingbiker mentioned...

Trying to figure out who you are! PM me your name, ok?

**tulip** · 02-20-2008, 05:24 AM

I had the honor and pleasure to ride with Janice and Regina (I think!) a couple of years ago out 'round Poolesville. It was a delightful ride, rather hilly as I recall. I've since had Major Life Changes and no longer live in the area. I'm sure y'all will have a great time.

**divingbiker** · 02-20-2008, 05:32 AM

Originally Posted by tulip

I had the honor and pleasure to ride with Janice and Regina (I think!) a couple of years ago out 'round Poolesville. It was a delightful ride, rather hilly as I recall. I've since had Major Life Changes and no longer live in the area. I'm sure y'all will have a great time.

Actually, I think it was my friend Bridget and I who rode with you. I've wondered what happened to you, and was happy to see you reappear on TE.

**tulip** · 02-20-2008, 08:33 AM

Originally Posted by divingbiker

Actually, I think it was my friend Bridget and I who rode with you. I've wondered what happened to you, and was happy to see you reappear on TE.

Right, Bridget! Yeah, life took over, in a very big way. I do miss DC and especially my commute. How are the pups?

**divingbiker** · 02-20-2008, 09:18 AM

Originally Posted by tulip

How are the pups?

Unfortunately, not so good. Cassie died in October 2006, from mast cell cancer. Remy is hanging in, but has masses in his lung and liver and several other age-related ailments. His life is measured in weeks now, I'm afraid. Bailey's still going strong despite his kidney disease. Thanks for asking!

**luv'nAustin** · 02-21-2008, 05:16 AM

So, this is hilly? Do you all stay in the dorms? I'm thinking about it...what is the weather like...this is my first year to live on the East Coast.

**tulip** · 02-21-2008, 05:28 AM

Originally Posted by divingbiker

Unfortunately, not so good. Cassie died in October 2006, from mast cell cancer. Remy is hanging in, but has masses in his lung and liver and several other age-related ailments. His life is measured in weeks now, I'm afraid. Bailey's still going strong despite his kidney disease. Thanks for asking!

Those dogs had (and Bailey still has) great care by you; they are lucky dogs! It's hard to lose pets. When I separated from my ex, he got our parrot that we had for 10 years. He still has him, and I'm glad because I travel alot now, but I do miss him (the parrot, and sometimes the ex, too

)

I won't be doing the ride, but I hope you all have fun. I'm signed up for the TarWheel Century in April. Guess I better get riding...

**7rider** · 02-21-2008, 09:21 AM

Originally Posted by luv'nAustin

So, this is hilly? Do you all stay in the dorms? I'm thinking about it...what is the weather like...this is my first year to live on the East Coast.

So...Luv'nAustin is leavin' Austin, eh?

I just saw a post on our local MTB site from someone in Austin coming to the area.....was that you?
Welcome to the area, and do check here for get-togethers...mtb and road rides and more.
Oh, BTW....can't tell you much about CAM'08 except for the day 2 route appears to be in the area of the Civil War Century, which is very hilly (~7,500' in 103 miles...but this route may not have all of that).
p.s. Oh, and weather in this area....in July (is that when this is?)...hot and sticky. Absolutely disgusting, unless you like 95's...as in 95 degrees and 95% humidity! Blech.

**Zen** · 02-21-2008, 10:14 AM

I know the photo is HUGE but I'm not resizing it right now

Second floor to let, rental fee=zero.
No loud parties unless I'm invited.
17 miles from ride start

**IFjane** · 02-21-2008, 10:50 AM

Originally Posted by zencentury

I know the photo is HUGE but I'm not resizing it right now

Second floor to let, rental fee=zero.
No loud parties unless I'm invited.
17 miles from ride start

Awesome house, Zen! I just wanna come live there! (is that snow from yesterday?) Do you know we didn't get a flake? It was all around us but nothing here in Madison. Tonight, now that's another story.....

**divingbiker** · 02-21-2008, 01:12 PM

Originally Posted by zencentury

Second floor to let, rental fee=zero.
No loud parties unless I'm invited.
17 miles from ride start

That's very generous of you, Zen! But I've already registered and paid for housing, and I'm not sure I could deal with driving 17 miles each way every day--I really hate to drive!

**luv'nAustin** · 02-22-2008, 04:55 AM

Leavin' Austin...That would be a good new name! Oh, but I already left!

I'm in North Carolina now...and waiting for the weather to warm before I start my cycling season. I guess I've turned into a cold weather wimp after living in Arizona and Texas for a few years!

Really happy to be here and so excited about all of the rides on the east coast that seem close enough to consider...just nervous about the humidity, rain and the hills... wondering if I could do them without a tripple.

**Zen** · 02-22-2008, 07:49 AM

Humidity is good for you

**IFjane** · 02-22-2008, 12:51 PM

Originally Posted by zencentury

Humidity is good for you

Summer cycling mantra: "I love heat. I love humidity. I love trying to breathe in thick air." Repeat as often as needed....

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