Holstein 100 2007

**jobob** · 07-13-2007, 06:33 AM

No worries - I'll get the T-shirt first, then we can discuss the details.

I still have that card you sent me the last time, I get a chuckle every time I see it.

**DrBadger** · 08-11-2007, 12:09 AM

OK, one week and counting! What is the dinner plan for the night before? I don't know the area at all, so suggestions will be more than welcome!

E.

**snapdragen** · 08-11-2007, 08:00 AM

I can't recommend any place for dinner - since I usually solo'd it I stuck close to the hotel in the past. That means Applebee's.

But this might help:

http://www.visitpetaluma.com/

Sorry I'm going to miss this, Holstein is my favorite ride.

**Deanna** · 08-11-2007, 11:42 AM

There are quite a few good restaurants in Petaluma. I used to live there, and the number has grown since I moved, but some reliable favorites are Dempsey's Alehouse (not just brewpub grub!), the New Yorker Pizza (for the thin crust fans), Old Chicago Pizza (for the thick crust with 3 lbs of cheese fans) and Volpi's (pasta and they have a former speakeasy in the back).

**maillotpois** · 08-15-2007, 07:06 AM

Mooo.

In light of my AT's (see Marin Century thread if you really want to know) and overall laziness, plus the fact we have a houseguest, we're doing the metric only. I have to ride with DH and the butcher (my dermatologist/our riding friend who's super fast on the hills). Should be interesting.

I have to ride the Grizzly Century with them in October as well. Oy!

**Trekhawk** · 08-15-2007, 07:45 AM

Im doing the metric too so I might see you guys in a blur speeding past me.
Hmm I hoping all will be well at my house by then. I have two home sick and missing the first day back at school with stomach flu.

Hey bikerz are you still coming to this ride???

**maillotpois** · 08-15-2007, 07:50 AM

School started already?? Lucky you - except for the stomach flu part.

I will look for you. I think we're starting early, around 7. I want to get done early so I can spend time with my friend who's staying with us. The metric route is pretty flat/rollery til the very end, which does Wilson and Marshall, I believe. (We just did the metric route as a training/taper ride for DR). It's a fun route.

**Trekhawk** · 08-15-2007, 07:56 AM

Originally Posted by maillotpois

School started already?? Lucky you - except for the stomach flu part.

I will look for you. I think we're starting early, around 7. I want to get done early so I can spend time with my friend who's staying with us. The metric route is pretty flat/rollery til the very end, which does Wilson and Marshall, I believe. (We just did the metric route as a training/taper ride for DR). It's a fun route.

The course sounds cool I will just ignore the comment "til the very end".
Im better if I go to these rides blissfully ignorant of the pain Im going to suffer. Hmm perhaps I better start with some cups of tea like BikeMomma suggested to dull the feelings.

**maillotpois** · 08-15-2007, 07:59 AM

The 2 climbs are not bad at all. And the scenery is fantastic. As are the cows.

**Trekhawk** · 08-15-2007, 08:03 AM

Originally Posted by maillotpois

The 2 climbs are not bad at all. And the scenery is fantastic. As are the cows.

Moo!!!
Im feeling happier already.

**maillotpois** · 08-15-2007, 08:09 AM

It'll be a little browner now.

**aka_kim** · 08-15-2007, 08:13 AM

Originally Posted by Trekhawk

Im better if I go to these rides blissfully ignorant of the pain Im going to suffer. Hmm perhaps I better start with some cups of tea like BikeMomma suggested to dull the feelings.

Or Red Bull, dark chocolate, No-Doz ...

I'm doing the 100k too.

Oh, be prepared for a chilly start. Last year I was such a cold wimp I wore arm warmers, knee warmers, head band and long fingered gloves for most of the ride. And I'm bringing it all again this weekend.

**jobob** · 08-15-2007, 08:22 AM

Does anyone know anything about the century ride route?

Looks like I'm the only one who is going to do the century, but since I usually ride alone anyways, I don't mind.

I'm sure you all will keep LeeBob company on the metric.

**Trekhawk** · 08-15-2007, 08:24 AM

Originally Posted by aka_kim

Or Red Bull, dark chocolate, No-Doz ...

I'm doing the 100k too.

Oh, be prepared for a chilly start. Last year I was such a cold wimp I wore arm warmers, knee warmers, head band and long fingered gloves for most of the ride. And I'm bringing it all again this weekend.

Thanks for the heads up Kim. Its been pretty hot up here so I would not have thought to bring my woolies.

Ill take the dark chocolate but not the red bull that stuff is yuk.

**jobob** · 08-15-2007, 08:25 AM

Originally Posted by Deanna

There are quite a few good restaurants in Petaluma. I used to live there, and the number has grown since I moved, but some reliable favorites are Dempsey's Alehouse (not just brewpub grub!), the New Yorker Pizza (for the thin crust fans), Old Chicago Pizza (for the thick crust with 3 lbs of cheese fans) and Volpi's (pasta and they have a former speakeasy in the back).

Deanna, every restaurant you've recommended to us in the past has been great - thank you so much !

Anyone have any preferences for pizza vs pasta vs (not just) brewpub grub? I'm game for any of those.

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