Date of Ride: 2/14/09 Happy Valentine's Day
Type of Ride: Group
Name of organized ride or route: Tour de Palm Springs
Actual Mileage: 103.5
Ride Time: 7:04:39
Total Time: About 8
Avg. Speed: 14.6
Altitude Climbed: Around 3,500 I think. 2,200 of it comes in the first 20 miles
Weather conditions: Really great considering the forecast was originally for rain. It was cold, in the low 40s at the start, but the skies were blue, it warmed up nicely, but not so much that you had to haul around all your warm clothes.
Synopsis of Ride: Even though this is my hometown ride, it was the first time for me. We met at a friends house who live about 2 mile from the start. Headed out at about 6:35 toward downtown, so actually started out ahead of the pack. Quite a bit of cross and head wind in the first 20 in addition to all that climbing. But, the reward was the next 30 was mostly downhill with a tailwind. Fabulous. Had a flat, some huge piece if metal that gouged my tire. Although I made it the 10 miles or so to the next SAG, it was recommended to replace the tire. So I did and had no other problems. I saw NYgirl777 at the 2nd stop, but no other BFers.