Giro D'Vino Nov 6

**Hill Slug** · 10-11-2005, 09:15 PM

Anybody else gonna do this one???
Giro D'Vino

It's on Sunday Nov 6th. I already put in for a vacation day to do this ride. There are options of 8, 31, and 62 miles. It starts near Stockton and goes through some pretty wine country, and there's stops at some wineries too. Some friends of mine did it last year and said it was a nice ride. Flat and some rolling. If I get my AV jersey by then, I thought I wear it then for it's initial ride.....

**tomgrrrl** · 10-11-2005, 10:34 PM

This looks like a nice ride...I may well register if I have the day free.....sounds a bit more mellow that Bike Against the Odds....guesss the wine tasting has to wait until ride's end.....

**Trek420** · 10-12-2005, 07:36 AM

tomgrrrl "sounds a bit more mellow that Bike Against the Odds"

I think almost anything is mellower than BATO.

Nice work on the metric tomgirrrrrrl (oops, too many "r"s). That's my goal next year. I'm still whooped from the 30, either I'm waaay outa shape or that's a hard ride (don't answer that one folks).

I think I have a 10 year service anniversary brunch (mine, 10 fun filled years here at da' phone co.) with friends somewhere in that weekend, still in decision mode which day

**bikerz** · 10-12-2005, 09:52 AM

Hey Hill Slug - any guess on what the weather might be like? Is it hot in Stockton in Nov? (Sorry to admit that I have never been to Stockton!) That looks like fun - maybe it could be my first 50+ mile ride... And the wine tasting part definitely sounds like fun

Or, my other option is to see how far up Mt. Hamilton I can creep before the TE hill climbing monsters come flying back down and I have to turn around and follow!

**tomgrrrl** · 10-12-2005, 10:58 AM

I like the idea of gentle (rolling) hills for a change..... :-)

Thanks for the kudos on the metric Trek.....I do feel a sense of accomplishment and think that is the farthest I've ridden since my twenties...

Ellen

PS-I'm feeling back to normal after Sunday's ride...felt pretty good save some soreness in the thighs (did pop a few advil over these past couple days however). I'm glad my knees held up ok....I actually rode a few miles on Monday to work out the kinks....took yesterday off and rested...hope to hop on the bike tomorrow again for ride....have to coach soccer this afternoon so no ride today...

**SadieKate** · 10-12-2005, 11:04 AM

Originally Posted by bikerz

Or, my other option is to see how far up Mt. Hamilton I can creep before the TE hill climbing monsters come flying back down and I have to turn around and follow!

I don't think Mt Ham is as steep as Diablo, just longer and it should be cooler in November. Jo, am I right on the steepness?

Sadie "not doing Quimby" Kate

**Trekhawk** · 10-12-2005, 01:16 PM

Originally Posted by Hill Slug

Anybody else gonna do this one???
Giro D'Vino

It's on Sunday Nov 6th. I already put in for a vacation day to do this ride. There are options of 8, 31, and 62 miles. It starts near Stockton and goes through some pretty wine country, and there's stops at some wineries too. Some friends of mine did it last year and said it was a nice ride. Flat and some rolling. If I get my AV jersey by then, I thought I wear it then for it's initial ride.....

This sounds like a nice ride. How long would it take to get there from Sacramento? Just trying to figure the distance from my place.

**Hill Slug** · 10-12-2005, 07:40 PM

As far as weather, it could be cloudy, foggy, or sunny but not freakin' hot,

Um....I'm thinking cooler in the morning, so layers would be good.
Stockton is about an hour from Sac....If any out of town folks don't want to get up too early to come out for that ride, I have plenty of room at my house for a bunch of people and bikes. So let me know if you want to come out on Saturday, we can have a BBQ, relax, then get up in the am to ride. I'm in South Sac near Elk Grove, so the ride would be probably 45 min from my house...rough guess. PM me if you want to come up on Sat. I have 2 cats and golden retriever, so if you're allergic, sorry....
I'll probably do the 32 so I can meander and visit with friends.

**Hill Slug** · 10-12-2005, 07:42 PM

Almost forgot, if you buy some wine at the participating wineries, I think they'll truck it to the end for you....Unless of course you want to bring a trailer to haul that stuff along the route!!!

**Trekhawk** · 10-12-2005, 07:56 PM

Hill Slug - thanks for the info re time from Sacramento. I checked out mapquest and Its telling me about 2 hours from my place.

Now all I have to do is ensure my husband has the day off and can look after the kiddies.

This sounds like a great ride and a good one for me as the furthest I have cycled so far is about 25 miles. I think the 32mile/50kms would be doable or if not at least I can drown my sorrows at a lovely winery.

Thanks for posting the ride info Hill Slug.

Hope to see you there Trek(keeping fingers crossed that husband has day off)Hawk.

**Hill Slug** · 10-12-2005, 08:11 PM

Trekhawk, if you're able to go, let me know and we can hook up. I just noticed the start time: 9:30 - wahoo!!! Gotta love that! Most rides start at 6:30 or 7, so this is like sleeping in almost......Will that entice Trek420???

**Trekhawk** · 10-12-2005, 08:23 PM

Originally Posted by Hill Slug

Trekhawk, if you're able to go, let me know and we can hook up. I just noticed the start time: 9:30 - wahoo!!! Gotta love that! Most rides start at 6:30 or 7, so this is like sleeping in almost......Will that entice Trek420???

I sure will. If I make it this will be my first organized ride of any description so I could probably use some helpful pointers.

Thanks Leslie

**Trekhawk** · 10-13-2005, 09:30 AM

Well Ive taken the plunge and registered. It sounds like it will be a nice ride. Im a little excited first organized ride and all.

I hope I will see some of you lovely ladies there and will be able to put a face to some of those names.

Trek - very excited/nervous - Hawk

**Trek420** · 10-14-2005, 05:36 AM

tomgrrrl "Thanks for the kudos on the metric Trek.....I do feel a sense of accomplishment and think that is the farthest I've ridden since my twenties..."

de nada, nice personal best, ya done good. Enjoy the vino

**bikerz** · 10-14-2005, 07:27 AM

OK - my partner and I are signed up for the metric century!!

Wow - I hope I can get through the course in the time allotted! My SO is a strong rider - maybe she'll just pull me along! This will be my longest ride to date, and will follow a weekend spent at my cousin's wedding in NYC, where I will NOT be riding at all, and where there's a chance I'll be imbibing adult beverages in higher than recommended amounts

Helga, are you in? Want to carpool?

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