Question for Cinderella Alums

[Adventure Girl]

Originally posted by jobob
Well, last year I waited around the TE tent at the appointed time, and waited, and waited some more for people to show up, some of whom didn't for one reason or another - some had headed out earlier, some got stuck in the traffic jam getting into the park.

I'm guilty of being one of the "headed out earlier" group. Last year was the first time I did the ride and I was not familiar with the course. When I saw how many people were there, I got a little worried and decided not to wait and meet everyone.

Originally posted by jobob
This year I'm more inclined to show up, get signed in, and go.

I think this is a good idea. Maybe we could make the meeting time VERY early. For those that make it, great. For those that don't, that's ok, too.

Be aware that there is LOTS of traffic. Last year I think there were 2,200 riders. This year the limit is 2,500. There was a big traffic jam getting in the parking lot. I think I am going to stay in Pleasanton Friday night. It is 2 miles from the starting point. I'll just ride my bike to the start and try to avoid the bumper-to-bumper problem.

[jobob]

I'm guilty of being one of the "headed out earlier" group.

LOL, I wasn't going to name names ! But I just wanted to point out that what seems workable in theory doesn't really pan out sometimes. Stuff happens.

[hologramqueen]

I just did a 35 mile loop on saturday which included Cross Rd and Highland Rd.. started out on Tesla and did the loop over to highland but we cut off and went down colier canyon back home.. gorgeous day! We took the 3 kids with us, we even took my 9 1/2 year old daughter.. she managed to do it and had a great time.. Cross Rd and Highland are really OK.. Last year they seemed a lot more difficult but I managed to tackle the Cinderella last year for the first time after riding for only 3 months, I took my butt and my Trek 7200 and managed to do the course in 5 hours and 20 mins.. I went alone (never alone on this ride let me assure you, all the women are A+) as my daughter was injured the week before.. This year I have over 2k miles in and my sweetie gave me a Trek 1800c for my 1/2 birthday in October.. My Sister-in-law, Niece, 14 year old daughter and I will be seeing you all there.. Got my registration in the mail on Saturday and posted it today..
I know I'll see HillSlug.. Hope to ride with you soon hun!!

[jobob]

Hi hologramqueen, and welcome to the board !

[hologramqueen]

Thank you for welcoming me to this board.. always enjoyable readingm thought I'd start adding my 2cents worth

[Hill Slug]

Hey Queen.....Yup...getting busy now....Team in Training is starting back up, so I gotta get up and ride in the cold....wah...

[hologramqueen]

Hey slug hunny,
The A-man and I are riding this sunday in Livermore.. we are going to tackle Del Valle again.. I did it in October with a broken toe and cursed the whole time! So we are going to ride it this weekend.. it isn't too bad.. only 900ft of climbing in 1.5 miles.. ooh-da-lolly! But I need to get the hills in since I have decided to attempt O.A.T.B.R.A.N. this year.. I'm going to work the Death Ride again in July and he is going to ride it with his legs of steel..~~giggles~~
My sister in law and niece are going to be coming down for another training ride in the next few weeks and we are going to do the delta with everyone (kids et al).. wanna join us? don't know the date yet but we are going to put in a good 50 leaving from my house.. and it is a beautiful ride..
talk to you soon.. I miss seeing you since I changed shifts..

[jobob]

Hill Slug, could you tell us more about Team in Training? I'm curious about it. What does it involve? What got you started?
(you might want to start a different thread to answer this, if'n you're so inclined )