Southern California - Nov. 4th Solvang Prelude

It's not like we need another ride to choose from in the next couple months :p , but I thought I'd mention it. Same group that puts on the famous Solvang Cenutry has a metric century in Solvang on November 4th. I think I'm going to dust off the tandem and get my wife out for this one:D . I mentioned it to her when the flyer came in the mail, and she thought I was crazy, she's barely done any riding since we had kids 5 year ago. I think I sold her on it though, or maybe it's the idea of a weekend without the kids;) ? Ayone else thinking of doing this? Normally I wouldn't make the drive for a 65 mile ride, but a weekend away sounds great:D

This is a great ride with great scenery! I did this ride like 10 years ago, but back then it was only a 50 miler. We got a room in Buellton the night before and rode in to Solvang for the ride. Definitely a great way to spend the weekend...:)

I'll be up there.... but two weeks earlier.

final double of the year! (number 5!!!!)

This is a great ride with great scenery! I did this ride like 10 years ago, but back then it was only a 50 miler. We got a room in Buelton the night before and rode in to Solvang for the ride. Definitely a great way to spend the weekend...:)

We did the 50 miler (or maybe the metric? it's hard to remember) about 5 or 6 years ago. We usually stay in Lompoc. Foxen canyon is great, and I think it may have been repaved this year:)

I'll be up there.... but two weeks earlier.

final double of the year! (number 5!!!!)
Congrats!! Nice job on the 1,000 mile club:D

Does anyone know if there are any profile maps of the routes? On the website they just rate the routes in difficulty but I'd like to see how much climbing there is for each.

We did the 50 miler (or maybe the metric? it's hard to remember) about 5 or 6 years ago. We usually stay in Lompoc. Foxen canyon is great, and I think it may have been repaved this year:)
Unfortunately not, still very rough. That is my saturday ride. I will be doing the prelude and hoping this year the weather will be better for the century.
As for maps they don't hav eit yet ready. That's what I was told...
Any local riders, interested in riding on weekends foxen canyon????

hoping this year the weather will be better for the century.
Well ... it certainly couldn't get any worse than this year's Solvang century!
:eek:

My friend just fininshed his first century ride, the Amtrak Century. Now he's got the bug to do more rides. Since the Solvang Prelude flyer was on our windshield after the ride, that's the one he wants to do.

He's a little concerned about doing the metric century, because it is rated as difficult. For those who have ridden these rides, how would you compare the half-century and metric century Solvang Prelude rides with either the Amtrak Century or Rosarito to Ensenada?

I did the 50 mile route 3 years ago. The temperature at the start was literally about 30 degrees and it rained like crazy the night before.

The route was more hilly than I thought it was be. I had just started riding again so I literally signed up with my buddy a week before and rode it. It's probably not as bad as I thought it was because I wasnt in shape. Still, it was a great ride and very scenic!

This was my first organized ride some 15 years ago. We did the "50 miler" which was 58 miles, plus rode 2 miles from an RV park to the start and 2 miles back! Now that I'm riding again, I plan on going up there, maybe with my uncle-in-law. Maybe people on this thread can designate a meeting time/place for the start, maybe even a preferred hotel (Buellton is fine with me).

Ayone else thinking of doing this? Normally I wouldn't make the drive for a 65 mile ride, but a weekend away sounds great:D

I usually ride this every year as it's short and sweet and you can wine taste afterwards. If a group assembles, I'll definitely ride it. :D

I may be up for this one, the drive is'nt too bad and my wife has never been to Solvang. Id like to see the ride maps when they are available.

in like 70% for this one as i plan on going up the weekend after for planet ultras solvang century...but a friend of mine is pretty intent on doing it so i probably will as welll!

I did the 50 mile in March. 40 degrees of rain and hail within 5 minutes of setting off. 65-70 and sunny and the end.

I just signed up for this ride!!! Hopefully my NEW bike will be in by then!!!

Karen :)

I'll be there, I've ridden it the last 4 years straight. This was the first organized ride I did when I started cycling. I thought it was tough, I actually had to walk up a couple of hills. Now it is a piece of cake and great fun.


I may be up for this one, the drive is'nt too bad and my wife has never been to Solvang. Id like to see the ride maps when they are available.

injured, hope you can make it, it will give us SoCal people a chance to meet you.

I just signed up for this ride!!! Hopefully my NEW bike will be in by then!!!

Karen :)

Whadya get?

Whadya get?

I am getting my dream bike!!!A custom project one Trek Madone SL 5.2!
The paint scheme is a secret until I get it and post pictures, I should have
it by the end of October!

Karen

I am getting my dream bike!!!A custom project one Trek Madone SL 5.2!
The paint scheme is a secret until I get it and post pictures, I should have
it by the end of October!

Karen

I'm sooooo jealous...if only I could have afforded the Madone. I'll be glaring at you the first time I meet you - please don't take it personally. It's just the "green eyed monster" poking his head out! :D

I'll be there, I've ridden it the last 4 years straight. This was the first organized ride I did when I started cycling. I thought it was tough, I actually had to walk up a couple of hills. Now it is a piece of cake and great fun.



injured, hope you can make it, it will give us SoCal people a chance to meet you.



Im still trying to talk someone into joining me on this ride to share driving duties with.

I am getting my dream bike!!!A custom project one Trek Madone SL 5.2!
The paint scheme is a secret until I get it and post pictures, I should have
it by the end of October!

Karen

YIPPEEE!!!! Congratulations Karen! I can't wait to see it!!! I bet it'll be just beautiful!

Im still trying to talk someone into joining me on this ride to share driving duties with.


oh my goodness Injured... its only a couple of hours... am I gonna have to come get you???

I am getting my dream bike!!!A custom project one Trek Madone SL 5.2!
The paint scheme is a secret until I get it and post pictures, I should have
it by the end of October!

Karen
Awesome! Will you be showing off this bike at Joshua Tree on Nov 11?

I am getting my dream bike!!!A custom project one Trek Madone SL 5.2!
The paint scheme is a secret until I get it and post pictures, I should have
it by the end of October!

Karen



... but is it PINK????

I am getting my dream bike!!!A custom project one Trek Madone SL 5.2!
The paint scheme is a secret until I get it and post pictures, I should have
it by the end of October!

Karen

Sounds awesome! Congrats!

oh my goodness Injured... its only a couple of hours... am I gonna have to come get you???


Maybe.:D

Couple hours? I mapquested it, it said it was like 4 hours, is that not true?

4 hours sounds about right. Took my 6 hours to drive to San Jose from San Fernando Valley, and Solvang is about 2.5 for me.

Should I make this a goal since I have been off the bike for almost 2 weeks with an injury? Work back up to 50 mile rides by then? Hoping to get the bike repaired by Tues, and the shoulder is sore but I can still support myself on the handlebars.

Maybe.:D

Couple hours? I mapquested it, it said it was like 4 hours, is that not true?


yeah, that's probably right... but you are such a driving wimp!

yeah, that's probably right... but you are such a driving wimp!

and we just wanna meet ya! ;)

and we just wanna meet ya! ;)



Oh, ok.:D

Okay, I'm in... dh is gonna kill me though :rolleyes:

Okay, I'm in... dh is gonna kill me though :rolleyes:

YEAH TRAC!!! I am sooo looking forward to riding with you again! Kim is riding this one too,
we will have so much fun :)

YEAH TRAC!!! I am sooo looking forward to riding with you again! Kim is riding this one too,
we will have so much fun :)


You are so funny! As IF I could keep up w/you two monsterettes! (like my new word?) However, it will be really great to see you both!

I still haven't told DH so there is a remote possibility that I'll have to cancel at the last minute, but hopefully not! I've got 5 rides in a row though starting 10/15 so he's gonna be on the grumpy side about then :rolleyes: Guess I'd better be really tolerant of the golf stuff huh? ;)

I can't wait to see your new bike! I'm so happy for you! You know, it was inevitable ... as soon as you got hooked on the road stuff ya know ;)

t~

I'll be glaring at you the first time I meet you - please don't take it personally. It's just the "green eyed monster" poking his head out! :D
Karen, I just realized what a dumba*s I am. I HAVE met you! Mea culpa...:o But I still am jealous about the bike.

I'm seriously considering this one now. I met a guy today who was riding his first century (strong rider and very nice). He was talking about it. I also met Scootcore (Bill) and his friend (yippee - I met more BFers!) who expressed some interest (as well as a couple of my biking buddies). Small world, but it turns out Scootcore knows the "first century" guy. It always amazes me - the whole "six degrees of separation" thing!

just an fyi... since the description called the metric challenging, I e-mailed them and asked for elevation info...

3000+/- on the metric with no hills exceeding 800 feet in gain..

just in case you're interested ;)

just an fyi... since the description called the metric challenging, I e-mailed them and asked for elevation info...

3000+/- on the metric with no hills exceeding 800 feet in gain..

Yeah, I did that route when I was 12 and at the time had not done any ride over 30 miles. There are some climbs, but they're short and sweet, and the scenery and the crowd keep your mind off the distance.

Yeah, I did that route when I was 12 and at the time had not done any ride over 30 miles. There are some climbs, but they're short and sweet, and the scenery and the crowd keep your mind off the distance.


;) based on what most of the SoCal peeps do on a regular basis, this ride is flat :rolleyes:

t!

You are so funny! As IF I could keep up w/you two monsterettes! (like my new word?) However, it will be really great to see you both!

I still haven't told DH so there is a remote possibility that I'll have to cancel at the last minute, but hopefully not! I've got 5 rides in a row though starting 10/15 so he's gonna be on the grumpy side about then :rolleyes: Guess I'd better be really tolerant of the golf stuff huh? ;)

I can't wait to see your new bike! I'm so happy for you! You know, it was inevitable ... as soon as you got hooked on the road stuff ya know ;)

t~


No canceling Trac, if Im driving all that way you had better be there.;)

No canceling Trac, if Im driving all that way you had better be there.;)


I'll let DH know that I will be in grave danger if I have to cancel!.... Nah... you can tell him! ;)

Actually, I'm gonna talk to him about the 5 weeks worth of rides I've got lined up :rolleyes: and see if I can offset them somehow (minds outa the gutter please... of course, yes, that'll probably be involved as well! ;) ) with some golf trade off.... I'll be planning my attack while I'm traveling this week!

Oh, and Injured... you'd better be there the night before if you want to actually see me... cause other than the 1/2 second you'll see the back of me as you zoom by, that'll be it! ;)

Trac'

No canceling Trac, if Im driving all that way you had better be there.;)


we've gotta work on you and your driving issues ;) ... I even drove up to Healdsburg for a ride this year! Actually, if I could get away w/it, I'd actually do a few more rides up in the bay area :D

you all forgot.... that's the same day as our BF inland empire (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=218851)ride that itits has been hard at work planning!

upcoming rides (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=222316)

you all forgot.... that's the same day as our BF inland empire (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=218851)ride that itits has been hard at work planning!

upcoming rides (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=222316)


I know... that was the other issue... I think I'm gonna opt for Solvang though because at least there is some hope that someone will finish behind me :o

I know... that was the other issue... I think I'm gonna opt for Solvang though because at least there is some hope that someone will finish behind me :o


Are you referring to me?:p

you all forgot.... that's the same day as our BF inland empire (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=218851)ride that itits has been hard at work planning!

upcoming rides (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=222316)

I just checked that thread. Sorry. I may do the BF ride or Solvang. My thought is that I'm going to be riding with all of you the following weekend - so, if you decide you can't stand me on the 4th, it will be a very lonely campsite on the 10th for me. :p Seriously, (insert whine and sad-sack face) I love the Solvang Prelude. It is such a gorgeous ride! It also cost $$ too...hmmm. Maybe I will crash the BF Riverside ride - Ugh! Decisions, decisions... :D
(So many miles, so little time...)

I just checked that thread. Sorry. I may do the BF ride or Solvang. My thought is that I'm going to be riding with all of you the following weekend - so, if you decide you can't stand me on the 4th, it will be a very lonely campsite on the 10th for me. :p Seriously, (insert whine and sad-sack face) I love the Solvang Prelude. It is such a gorgeous ride! It also cost $$ too...hmmm. Maybe I will crash the BF Riverside ride - Ugh! Decisions, decisions... :D
(So many miles, so little time...)


Yes, but I will only be at one of the rides.:D

Are you referring to me?:p


are you drinking???? :p I'm a complete tortoise... so you'll be back and showered before I am half way done! ;)

t~

Yes, but I will only be at one of the rides.:D


okay M.E. then its decided... you're doing Solvang :p

are you drinking???? :p I'm a complete tortoise... so you'll be back and showered before I am half way done! ;)

t~


Not yet, but that sounds good. Gonna run to Bev-Mo and get some beer.:D