2nd annual Cinderella pre-ride carb load dinner

[ride4ur_life]

well I think we (party of 5) are going to head to Casa Orozco in Livermore.. They have mucho bueno food, libations (I'll stick to iced tea till after the ride), music and really nice atmosphere.. anyone want to join us, just let me know and how many..
costumes, we are going for the tiara's again with tulle(net).. maybe a neon color t-shirt or something with holograms like my helmet cover.. ~~giggles~~

[SadieKate]

Aw, gosh thanks, ma'am.

[SadieKate]

ride4ur_life, you keep popping up only at tiara time. Where you been???

[bikerz]

Is that:

1) We are not old and bitter

or

2) We are not old and bitter.

You guys are cracking me up today - thanks - I need it!

[snapdragen]

Don't know about you two, but I'm feeling old, bitter and cranky today. Step back - snaps got an attitude.

Is that:

1) We are not old and bitter

or

2) We are not old and bitter.

[SadieKate]

Think red.

[BikeMomma]

I dunno about red, SK, but I'm thinking of Starbucks peppermint mochas thanks to your new sig line. YUM!

[ride4ur_life]

I know, it has been a whirl wind year! long story kinda short....
sold a house, moved, got married, bought house, moved again, went to hawaii, went to disneyland twice in 3 weeks, dog had major surgery day after christmas, my Dad nearly died and have had my mom live with me for past 5 weeks, working, commuting, dealing with 3 teenagers, cat, dog, trying to get parents house ready to sell, move them 2 hours from where they have lived for 26 years, and try to get miles in in between all the drama!
So I'm back! I'm here! I hope y'all can meet up with us at Casa Orozco in Livermore at around 7pm friday....got a shoulder, I'll cry happy tears! I'm doing well now.. last year sucked like a flat tire 30 miles from no where with out a spare or a patch kit.....~~giggles~~

[Duck on Wheels]

cindysue "sorry about that, open mouth insert foot. Not the first time - you'd think I'd learn by now... "

that's ok. hey, feet are high protein

No offense taken. Remove foot. It's licked clean by now. And you're hardly the only one who's never heard of a low-fibre diet. I tried ordering a special meal for two trans-Atlantic flights. "We have HIGH fibre," they cheerfully respond. Also low SALT (which I need to keep high, thank you very much) three varieties of vegetarian, three different types of Asian plus Halal, Kosher, and maybe a couple others. But LOW fibre? Never heard of it. I'm allowed to cheat now, tho. Makes things easier. Oh, and Trek -- I still hate soft-boiled eggs, so I count those as high fibre now.

[Duck on Wheels]

I don't know exactly how you define slow. All I know is I'm always slower than everyone I ride with. Especially on hills. 5 - 8 mph on hills is about my average. I'd say I average anywhere from 12 - 15 mph on the flats without a tail or headwind. Does that help?

Ouch! Well, I don't know my speed when I'm trying for speed. Also don't know my speed after 5-6 weeks of spin classes. But last (also first) time I clocked I was doing 7mph. Of course, that was meant to be a stroll, but still ... How about I trail behind you and slipstream. You've prob'ly got nice calves too, just never saw yourself from that perspective.

[Melody]

Ouch! Well, I don't know my speed when I'm trying for speed. Also don't know my speed after 5-6 weeks of spin classes. But last (also first) time I clocked I was doing 7mph. Of course, that was meant to be a stroll, but still ... How about I trail behind you and slipstream. You've prob'ly got nice calves too, just never saw yourself from that perspective.

We can all be in a group together! Call ourselves the Poking Slow instead of the Slow Pokes. What I still worry about are inclines, even slight ones. Let's face it, I suck *sigh* Oh well.

Mel

[Duck on Wheels]

Or we could call ourselves the True Cinderellas. Didn't she arrive last at the ball?

Any other group name ideas? Name contest? We can hold the contest and prize open for discussions as we ride and vote on the winner when we see the finish line ahead. Might be a good distraction from climbs.

[Duck on Wheels]

What I still worry about are inclines, even slight ones. Let's face it, I suck *sigh* Oh well.

Mel

Me too. But I've found that the HRM can be a motivator. At spin class on "standing climbs" I'm about to get back down in the saddle and recover, then I check the HRM and decide ... æh! I can go up another heartbeat or two, or I can keep it up at this rate for a few more seconds. So now I have a question. Should I wear the HRM on the ride? Or is that dorky?

[BikeMomma]

So now I have a question. Should I wear the HRM on the ride? Or is that dorky?

Yes. Not dorky. It probably will actually help you pace yourself. From spin class, you most likely already know your HR comfort zone & limits. So you can use the HRM to know when you need to slow it a bit, or perhaps pick up the pace. I'd wear it if I were you.

[Melody]

Me too. But I've found that the HRM can be a motivator. At spin class on "standing climbs" I'm about to get back down in the saddle and recover, then I check the HRM and decide ... æh! I can go up another heartbeat or two, or I can keep it up at this rate for a few more seconds. So now I have a question. Should I wear the HRM on the ride? Or is that dorky?

I don't think it's dorky. I know I'll be wearing mine.

I have heart issues so I always watch how hard I push mine. I'm also diabetic so I always have sugar and my glucose meter with me.

Mel