Hope everyone got out today!

Susan126 · 05-07-2007, 11:07 PM

What a gorgeous day! I hope everyone got out and enjoyed all the sunshine and warm temps! I sure did! In fact I have been riding a lot these past weeks. I did the Tulip Pedal (rainy and cold but fun), the Daffodil Classic GREAT RIDE, 4 Hours of Adrenalin mountain bike event, and getting out whenever I can with hubby and friends for rides. Today after work I rushed home, dressed, got my road bike out and rode my bike through the backroads and country side of Bonney Lake and Buckley. Wow, Mt. Rainier was looking stunning! I shot some pictures with my cell phone's camera. They came out pretty good. Here they are . . . from this afternoon's ride:

Anyone else have a super great ride today?

Sue

KnottedYet · 05-07-2007, 11:11 PM

Yes!

I took a Kona Smoke for a test ride along the B-G and into the UW campus. Got to see Mt. Rainier. (nice pictures you got!) Loved the bike, and bought it. (well, traded in an older bike of SKnots and some parts and paid some $$ for it)

Gorgeous day!

Susan126 · 05-08-2007, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by KnottedYet

Yes!

I took a Kona Smoke for a test ride along the B-G and into the UW campus. Got to see Mt. Rainier. (nice pictures you got!) Loved the bike, and bought it. (well, traded in an older bike of SKnots and some parts and paid some $$ for it)

Gorgeous day!

Hey hey hey . . . A new bike!!!!

Super! And the summer ahead of you for riding it! Awesome! I have not been here regularly of late. Started biking a lot now that the weather is getting nice. I'll have to try and remember to drop by occassionally! Any pictures Knotted?

Would love to see your new Kona Smoke!!!! Enjoy! Hey today looks like a repeat of yesterday! You know what I will be doing as soon as I'm off work (which is 2:30 for me!!!) One of the benefits when you work at a middle school! And soon . . . summer break! Wooooo Hoooooo!

oxysback · 05-08-2007, 11:26 AM

It was a gorgeous day here in the Portland area as well. I did a different route with a lot of rolling hills, so the last thing on my mind was taking pictures. But the sky was oh so blue and beautiful!

I miss seeing Ranier. We lived in Tacoma for 10 years before moving here, and lemme tell ya, some of the views of that mountain are just breathtaking!

Thanks for sharing your pictures!

mimitabby · 05-08-2007, 11:33 AM

nice pictures! I'm bike commuting so i am joining in SOME of the fun

Eden · 05-08-2007, 11:35 AM

Hey Seattle and surrounding area gals - its another great day here in the PNW. If you've ever thought you might want to wet your toes in the racing scene Tuesday nights at Pacific Raceways (down near Auburn) there is a Women's circuit series. It's run on a completely closed course - since its a car racing track on other days and there are two categories - not only cat 4, but a complete beginner one too - for people who have never raced. I'm going down to be a mentor tonight, though I will probably be with the junior boys again.
If you are at all interested the race starts at 6:30, but I would suggest being there at no later than 5:45/6:00 to get registered/changed and warm up once or twice around the track.
for more info http://www.buduracing.com/events_detail.php?e=190

Susan126 · 05-08-2007, 01:52 PM

Me . . . race?

But I think it would be fun to watch! I'll check out the link and maybe some Tuesday night I will stop by and watch!

teigyr · 05-08-2007, 03:48 PM

Would love to watch! I think racing would be dangerous for the others, I still unclip when I corner sometimes

It was so beautiful today! I was going to ride 25 miles and extended it to 30 just because.

Knotted, I was also on the BG to the Sammamish River Trail! I left from Matthews Beach at noon. Maybe we saw each other in passing

Susan126, I will have to check out riding down there. It looks SO incredibly beautiful! It looks like there aren't many cars either.

Today truly was perfect!

Susan126 · 05-08-2007, 05:55 PM

Teigyr, there are many quiet back roads down here. This summer, when I am off, I will post some rides. If anyone would like to join me please do! I have a few favorite routes that I just love!

Starfish · 05-08-2007, 07:31 PM

Wow, you guys, I can't believe your weather in Seattle. Over here in PA, we have had HOWLING winds all day long. Serious, yucky, gusty, knock-out-power and make cyclists go home and cry winds.

Eden, does that beginner series have beginning TTs?

teigyr · 05-08-2007, 08:06 PM

Susan126, yes I would love that! I long for those kind of roads and riding in scenery as opposed to putting miles on the bike. I am definitely interested

aka_kim · 05-08-2007, 09:38 PM

I'm here in Seattle for a conference this week and it's beautiful! What's with all these previous complaints about rain and cold - you mean it's not always this way here?

Eden · 05-08-2007, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Starfish

Wow, you guys, I can't believe your weather in Seattle. Over here in PA, we have had HOWLING winds all day long. Serious, yucky, gusty, knock-out-power and make cyclists go home and cry winds.

Eden, does that beginner series have beginning TTs?

that series is just circuit races - there are several TT's left in the season and anyone can feel free to race them - no experience necessary since its just you and the clock. To find the entire Washington schedule go to www.wsbaracing.com
Of course anyone who wants to sign up can race any race - I just wouldn't recommend it..

Starfish · 05-09-2007, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eden

that series is just circuit races - there are several TT's left in the season and anyone can feel free to race them - no experience necessary since its just you and the clock.

Thanks! I know nothing about racing...didn't know what a circuit race was!

I have always thought about wanting to try TTs.

05-07-2007, 11:07 PM	#1
Susan126 Cycling Addict Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: South of Seattle. Posts: 864	Hope everyone got out today! What a gorgeous day! I hope everyone got out and enjoyed all the sunshine and warm temps! I sure did! In fact I have been riding a lot these past weeks. I did the Tulip Pedal (rainy and cold but fun), the Daffodil Classic GREAT RIDE, 4 Hours of Adrenalin mountain bike event, and getting out whenever I can with hubby and friends for rides. Today after work I rushed home, dressed, got my road bike out and rode my bike through the backroads and country side of Bonney Lake and Buckley. Wow, Mt. Rainier was looking stunning! I shot some pictures with my cell phone's camera. They came out pretty good. Here they are . . . from this afternoon's ride: Anyone else have a super great ride today? Sue __________________ My Web Page and My Blog

05-07-2007, 11:11 PM	#2
KnottedYet Me on my Downtube folder Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mrs. Trek420 Posts: 8,777	Yes! I took a Kona Smoke for a test ride along the B-G and into the UW campus. Got to see Mt. Rainier. (nice pictures you got!) Loved the bike, and bought it. (well, traded in an older bike of SKnots and some parts and paid some $$ for it) Gorgeous day! __________________ "The thug is aware that loudness convinces sixty persons where reasoning convinces but one." Mark Twain

05-08-2007, 11:26 AM	#4
oxysback Pugs, not drugs! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 646	It was a gorgeous day here in the Portland area as well. I did a different route with a lot of rolling hills, so the last thing on my mind was taking pictures. But the sky was oh so blue and beautiful! I miss seeing Ranier. We lived in Tacoma for 10 years before moving here, and lemme tell ya, some of the views of that mountain are just breathtaking! Thanks for sharing your pictures! __________________ If you don't like the way I do things, please signify by saying "I volunteer". Ellen

05-08-2007, 11:33 AM	#5
mimitabby I like bikes Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 8,552	nice pictures! I'm bike commuting so i am joining in SOME of the fun __________________ Mimi Team TE BIANCHISTA for six tanks of gas you could have bought a bike.

05-08-2007, 11:35 AM	#6
Eden Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: WA State Posts: 3,096	Hey Seattle and surrounding area gals - its another great day here in the PNW. If you've ever thought you might want to wet your toes in the racing scene Tuesday nights at Pacific Raceways (down near Auburn) there is a Women's circuit series. It's run on a completely closed course - since its a car racing track on other days and there are two categories - not only cat 4, but a complete beginner one too - for people who have never raced. I'm going down to be a mentor tonight, though I will probably be with the junior boys again. If you are at all interested the race starts at 6:30, but I would suggest being there at no later than 5:45/6:00 to get registered/changed and warm up once or twice around the track. for more info http://www.buduracing.com/events_detail.php?e=190 __________________ visit my team! www.soundvelocycling.com 2009 USAC Women's Team of the Year!

05-08-2007, 01:52 PM	#7
Susan126 Cycling Addict Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: South of Seattle. Posts: 864	Me . . . race? But I think it would be fun to watch! I'll check out the link and maybe some Tuesday night I will stop by and watch! __________________ My Web Page and My Blog

05-08-2007, 03:48 PM	#8
teigyr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,758	Would love to watch! I think racing would be dangerous for the others, I still unclip when I corner sometimes It was so beautiful today! I was going to ride 25 miles and extended it to 30 just because. Knotted, I was also on the BG to the Sammamish River Trail! I left from Matthews Beach at noon. Maybe we saw each other in passing Susan126, I will have to check out riding down there. It looks SO incredibly beautiful! It looks like there aren't many cars either. Today truly was perfect!

05-08-2007, 05:55 PM	#9
Susan126 Cycling Addict Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: South of Seattle. Posts: 864	Teigyr, there are many quiet back roads down here. This summer, when I am off, I will post some rides. If anyone would like to join me please do! I have a few favorite routes that I just love! __________________ My Web Page and My Blog

05-08-2007, 07:31 PM	#10
Starfish It Matters To This One Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: WA State Posts: 2,058	Wow, you guys, I can't believe your weather in Seattle. Over here in PA, we have had HOWLING winds all day long. Serious, yucky, gusty, knock-out-power and make cyclists go home and cry winds. Eden, does that beginner series have beginning TTs? __________________ "The best rides are the ones where you bite off much more than you can chew, and live through it." ~ Doug Bradbury

05-08-2007, 08:06 PM	#11
teigyr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,758	Susan126, yes I would love that! I long for those kind of roads and riding in scenery as opposed to putting miles on the bike. I am definitely interested

05-08-2007, 09:38 PM	#12
aka_kim Team Whiner Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Concord, CA USA Posts: 1,245	I'm here in Seattle for a conference this week and it's beautiful! What's with all these previous complaints about rain and cold - you mean it's not always this way here?

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