Tour de Palm Springs... who's going?

[bikerchick68]

I am riding only the 50 this year with a friend... but feeling excited to have any event ride coming up... been a while for me with the crazy year I've had... mom's health was not good (better now thank goodness!), had 2 surgeries myself, mileage WAY down... weight up. Ugh! Anyway, this gives me a goal and something to get back to work for...

so who's gonna be there??? Sure hope I get to see some of you I know... and meet a few more... even if you all DO drop me

[Fredwina]

I more than likely am. I'm doing the 100 (what else? ) It should be a bit different, as it's supposed to start in Downtown PS instead of the HS.

[tprevost]

I'll be there! The plan is to do the 100 Glad to see you back in the saddle Jen!

[bikerchick68]

We should try to get reservations for dinner somewhere after... would be fun to all get in, showered and have dinner... then go collapse in the hotels! LOL

I may go up to the top of San Jacinto and hike walk the trails the next day too... if you've not done that, and are into nature, it's VERY cool! Well marked trails and gorgeous mountain top scenery... NOT for those afraid of heights tho since ya gotta take the tram up...

[maillotpois]

Oh ditto on the whole tram/San Jacinto thing!! Many years ago when I was stuck in Palm Springs for dpeositions, I took the tram up and hiked by myself to the top of San Jacinto. It was just wonderful - a little creepy to be doing it all alone, but just a great hike.

Have fun, you guys!!

[Fredwina]

Dinner on Saturday sounds good It's only an hour / hour and a half drive for moi(i.e. no hotel needed).
Any ideas? Iwas thinking about the Buffets at the Spa Casino ( www.sparesortcasino.com/ ) in downtown PS, or the Morongo Casino ( www.morongocasinoresort.com/ ), Further out, but next door to the outlet mall ;-) The foods is good at both, and what better excuse to pig out?

[Ninabike]

My plan is to be there. I will only do the 50 though - not enough riding miles lately. A friend from my office plans to be there too; not sure about my DH. I look forward to seeing you girls!!

Nina

[caligurl]

in-n-out! THE socal spot to eat post ride!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Fredwina]

in-n-out! THE socal spot to eat post ride!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

one of my rules for keeping 100 pounds off : don't eat at returauunts with drive thru windows! I've never quite figured the appeal of in-n-out. Then agina, my mom think i'm nuts for always going to Steak-n-Shake & White Castle when I make back home to Missouri

[caligurl]

i think you're far better off going to in-n-out where you can buy one burger and one order of fries... than some all-you-can-eat buffet!

[Fredwina]

i was think more along the lines of wide variety of food.... just because it's all you can eat doesn't mean that you should eat all you can ( "hog trough" mode). I'm happy with what everyone else wants to do

[bikerchick68]

cali... in n out? you traitor! I thought it was Tommy's or bust. I'm calling and telling Tommy on you.

A buffet works fine for me... Then I can pick and choose what I stuff. LOL...

I think the Spa Casino is easy to find right? I ate at The Steakhouse last year and the food was outstanding... I know the Buffet is not the Steakhouse, but I betcha it'll still be good... Fredwina... do we need reservations for that one or can we just all show up at the designated time???

Nina!!! Good to hear you're gonna be there... how's your DH these days? I haven't been on much with everything I've had going on this year... kinda depressing to be on when I can't ride... But I'm BACK! WOOT!

[caligurl]

cali... in n out? you traitor! I thought it was Tommy's or bust. I'm calling and telling Tommy on you.

ahhhhhhhhhhhhh but it's ok... cuz there are no tommy's in palm springs/palm desert/rancho mirage/etc! lol!

yes.... if there is a tommy's near... that's my post-ride food of choice! in-n-out is second! lol!

[Fredwina]

The spa is at the intersection of E Tahquitz Canyon Way and S Indian Canyon Dr in downtown P.S. or:
10 N. Indian canyon
Palm Springs, Ca 92262
The food is better than other casinos.
I don't think they take reservations - If we come with a time(5-6PM?), i'll call and find out.
They have Steak N Lobster Saturday $23.99 per - is that Ok with everbody?

[Fredwina]

well, I lied!
The casino will take a reservation if we have more than 10. Let me know if you're in....