So Cal has gone "ride" crazy! - let's gather socially???

[merider1]

Okay, kids. Enough is enough (sort of). We are turning into riding monsters (yes, the season is here, and we are all in training, but balance is balance!). I, for one, will admit I'm suffering. My apartment is a war zone (Which is not like me. I mean, I can be messy, but this is environmentally hazardous!), my dating and sex life do not exist (well, in my imaginary world, they are quite robust...but let me not get off on that topic :p), my cultural life suffering, and my non-cycling friends are over it! Not good. :(

So, I'm wondering if we, as a So Cal community can foster a sense of camaraderie with other activities as well (maybe?). Perhaps we can do a ride/BBQ kind of thing, or "what happened to girl's night????", or So Cal potluck night? (not at my place...remember, war zone thing?). Something gentle that isn't about the miles, the elevation, the "we're number one" thing! I KNOW - I'm a hypocrite with all of my riding and posting and riding and posting...:rolleyes: But trust me, after Butterfield, I will need a little break!

I'm suggesting a social gathering type of thread - this one - where those who want to, can post social things and those who want to, can join. It doesn't mean ALL of us at the same time since we live in different areas. So, OC folks, post stuff and the OC folks can come as well as those who wish to drive. In turn, we "valley" folks can post and those who want to come from other regions can. But something to keep a social thread/flow going. And finally, I stick by my opinion that I wish some more of you would organize rides - under 100 miles! I'll come. I promise. As will others, I'm sure. I guess, I'm proposing a "balance" as there are so many aspects to this community that have yet to be explored. There is a time and a place for a 508 ride - and there is a time and a place for a 20 mile social ride. And there is always time for a beer/wine/coke/water/meal/whatever with your fellow BF rider and friend. :o :D

So, I'll start. AFTER the Butterfield, the first Saturday in March, girl's night? Brandy? Tiff? Tracy? Flipflops? Nygirl? Renee? Heddy? Redfetish? Girls????? LAish or OCish. Let's get the party started! Next????????

[Indolent58]

Girls night? That doesn't sound like much fun at all.

[merider1]

Girls night? That doesn't sound like much fun at all.
Instead of complaining, how about YOU come up with something? :rolleyes:

[Indolent58]

Instead of complaining, how about YOU come up with something? :rolleyes:

Well duhh! Girls and Boys night! :D

[nygirl777]

I've got an idea:) Why doesn't everyone come to vegas with their bikes and we can have a night out and ride the valley of fire?????????? Anyone down?

[merider1]

I've got an idea:) Why doesn't everyone come to vegas with their bikes and we can have a night out and ride the valley of fire?????????? Anyone down?
ME!!!! I've NEVER been to Vegas. I'd so be down for that (I think I love you, I really do :p ) That would be amazing! :D

[nygirl777]

ME!!!! I've NEVER been to Vegas. I'd so be down for that (I think I love you, I really do :p ) That would be amazing! :D

You've never been to Vegas? and you live right next door...I can't believe it :) I'm shocked :lol:

[heddywouldgo]

+1 for Vegas. Only been once and I was 10 years old :D

[merider1]

Well duhh! Girls and Boys night! :D
Well, plan it and they'll come. The women will be there too. :p ;) :D

[merider1]

You've never been to Vegas? and you live right next door...I can't believe it :) I'm shocked :lol:
I'm severely asthmatic, so I've stayed clear. :( But if it's not about gambling in smoke filled casinos, then I'm there! :D

[Chucklehead]

when?

[nygirl777]

I'm severely asthmatic, so I've stayed clear. :( But if it's not about gambling in smoke filled casinos, then I'm there! :D
I dont gamble actually :) so you're safe. Are you planning on doing the tour de fire 1st Saturday in May out here? www.tdfire.com

[sjmayclin]

I'd like to second this idea. I'm new to cycling, and so I'm not up to this century every other week thing that you all seem kind of hung up on. I ride, but to be honest, my usual mileage is about 15/ride, nothing most of you would be interested in. I would, however, like a chance to meet you all, as I already feel as if I know you and your personalities.

Before you all yell "PLAN SOMETHING!" you should know that I'm a 20y/o college student living on campus at UCI, so both liquor and hosting are things I'm not qualified for, but if there was something in or around the Irvine/Newport area, I'd totally be up for it.

Just my $.02.

-Steve

[nygirl777]

I'd like to second this idea. I'm new to cycling, and so I'm not up to this century every other week thing that you all seem kind of hung up on. I ride, but to be honest, my usual mileage is about 15/ride, nothing most of you would be interested in. I would, however, like a chance to meet you all, as I already feel as if I know you and your personalities.

Before you all yell "PLAN SOMETHING!" you should know that I'm a 20y/o college student living on campus at UCI, so both liquor and hosting are things I'm not qualified for, but if there was something in or around the Irvine/Newport area, I'd totally be up for it.

Just my $.02.

-Steve

Well I've got plenty of room if you come to vegas :) won't cost you a dime.

[magicant]

I LOVE the idea of a BF Vegas road trip!! Are we riding there?

And I'm into the gambling... well, poker. Which is less like gambling and more like using tourists as my ATM.

[nygirl777]

This is going to be a good turn out....Magicant do we get to split your winnings?

[magicant]

This is going to be a good turn out....Magicant do we get to split your winnings?Whatever winnings I have can go to the BF bash fund...

[ovoleg]

Will there be free drinks??

[magicant]

Will there be free drinks??
Depends how much I win.

[nygirl777]

Will there be free drinks??

Oh gosh not ovoleg :eek: will you be coming? :p

[ovoleg]

Oh gosh not ovoleg :eek: will you be coming? :p

I'm not going to vegas to meet with people from bikeforums...sorry but thats just creepy

I might consider something local though

[Drew12]

I'm not going to vegas to meet with people from bikeforums...sorry but thats just creepy




This from mister Hug??

[Chucklehead]

This from mister Hug??

no, that's from mister hug a 13 year-old and ask for his number :lol:

[magicant]

Well, if we don't want to go to Vegas anytime soon, we can always have a BF poker night. ;)

[nygirl777]

Well, if we don't want to go to Vegas anytime soon, we can always have a BF poker night. ;)
You're gonna let mr. ovaltine scare you away :mad:

[jsigone]

we should have a bowling n beer night:D

[ovoleg]

no, that's from mister hug a 13 year-old and ask for his number :lol:

L2sarcasm

[Oleanshoebox]

we should have a bowling n beer night:D
i second the bowling and beer. with a two year old and one on the way a vegas trip does not seem feasible for me in the near future. bowling and beer, however...doable.

[1955]

Bowling and a beer sounds like fun.:D

[ovoleg]

how about we go to mcdonalds and all eat a bigmac?

[I am The Edge]

So, I'll start. AFTER the Butterfield, the first Saturday in March, girl's night? Brandy? Tiff? Tracy? Flipflops? Nygirl? Renee? Heddy? Redfetish? Girls????? LAish or OCish. Let's get the party started! Next????????


the girls need a photographer for their night out...i volunteer.


also, i'm in for vegas.......anytime. :D

[Brandy]

Girls Night...Vegas...my disclaimer...I'm in pending childcare! :D

[voltman]

how about we go to mcdonalds and all eat a bigmac?

I'm in!

[jsigone]

how about we go to mcdonalds and all eat a bigmac?

aren't those on sale these days, think 2 for $3:D Personally I dont like big macs, but they taste better when they are on sale:lol:

[Neccros]

+1 for Vegas. Only been once and I was 10 years old :D


I havent been for 13 years.... I'm dying to go!!!

[ovoleg]

Girls Night...Vegas...my disclaimer...I'm in pending childcare! :D

If its Girls Night then I'm definately coming...the dudes here are wierd

[Raiderdave]

What happened to the beer and bike maintenance night? Yea it includes the bikes, but not moving bikes.

[VanceMac]

What happened to the beer and bike maintenance night? Yea it includes the bikes, but not moving bikes.

I would be up for bowling (http://www.pinzbowlingcenter.com/)... but a bike maintenance/washing party would be my first choice!

[nygirl777]

Okay.......so after a few more days of voting....we need to make a decision :) If it's not Vegas this time...everyone should plan to to the Tour de Fire on May 5th here in Vegas. I'm open for whateva :) Bowling, cleaning :( Eating = especially. Mcdonalds I happen to luv those fries.

[ronjon10]

Okay.......so after a few more days of voting....we need to make a decision :) If it's not Vegas this time...everyone should plan to to the Tour de Fire on May 5th here in Vegas. I'm open for whateva :) Bowling, cleaning :( Eating = especially. Mcdonalds I happen to luv those fries.

Ah crud, May 5! @#$@#$ I really want to do that ride, but that's going to be tough to travel again 1 week after the Wildflower, and realistically, the 9k feet of climbing is going to be tough also! I like that jersey though. Bags!!!! I'm going to have to hold off on committing to this for now. It really looks like a beautiful ride.

[VelodromePhoeni]

I'm in for Girls' Night Out, March 3rd. Let's DO it this time!! My skinny, mini, sexy, lycra date dress is just rotting in the closet. And I haven't been tango dancing (much) because of my shoulder, so my social life and "personal night life" are as cold and lonely as ME's. All I have to keep me sane are bike friends, and these darn bike dorks are more interested in my bike than my boobs (in spite of zipping my jersey down below the equater)!!

I'm DYING for some Fernet and Coke, and some smooth, hot JAZZ!!

The Velodrome Phoenix, transforming into a flaming, red hot SOMETHING

[roadfix]

Like I said before, I can provide magic.

[nygirl777]

Ah crud, May 5! @#$@#$ I really want to do that ride, but that's going to be tough to travel again 1 week after the Wildflower, and realistically, the 9k feet of climbing is going to be tough also! I like that jersey though. Bags!!!! I'm going to have to hold off on committing to this for now. It really looks like a beautiful ride.

Cmon you can do it.....you can't pass up Vegas and the Valley of Fire :mad: I'm doing wildflower too but of course I have to buy my registration when someone decides to sell :rolleyes: Anyhow it's an awesome ride....

[nygirl777]

I'm in for Girls' Night Out, March 3rd. Let's DO it this time!! My skinny, mini, sexy, lycra date dress is just rotting in the closet. And I haven't been tango dancing (much) because of my shoulder, so my social life and "personal night life" are as cold and lonely as ME's. All I have to keep me sane are bike friends, and these darn bike dorks are more interested in my bike than my boobs (in spite of zipping my jersey down below the equater)!!

I'm DYING for some Fernet and Coke, and some smooth, hot JAZZ!!

The Velodrome Phoenix, transforming into a flaming, red hot SOMETHING

Yikes:eek: skinny mini lycra dress...I know the guys will not be happy if they're not invited :)

[Neccros]

Yikes:eek: skinny mini lycra dress...I know the guys will not be happy if they're not invited :)

Agreed ;)

[sjmayclin]

Well I've got plenty of room if you come to vegas :) won't cost you a dime.

Thanks for the invite, nygirl! I just might take you up on that if this ever happens. ;)

Bowling sounds cool too, and it would be fun to do something local like that.

-Steve

[merider1]

OMG. I leave this thread for one lousy night and this happens. :lol: I'm doing another poll tomorrow (one less controversial and far more fun) about this whole Girl's night thing (Fixer, you can come and perform Magic, Jschen, who hasn't weighed in yet, can come measure our hotel room bed - I mean, roomS and bedS :p - and Ovaltine -good one, Asia - you can't come. We don't want a man around with Big Mac breath)

As for the BOWLING and the BIKE MAINTENANCE nights. Let's get that up and running.

Bowling: Anyone have a suggestion on a night? A bowling alley? We could set two. One up here and one in OC. No one would be left out.

Bike Maintenance: We need someone's garage who is a major bike geek. :D That person's beers/pizza would be bought for them. The rest of us show up and get our elbows greasy. Anyone? Come on...who has the garage?

EDIT: I'm happy to inquire at the Pickwick bowling alley for the valley night.

[ovoleg]

Cmon you can do it.....you can't pass up Vegas and the Valley of Fire :mad: I'm doing wildflower too but of course I have to buy my registration when someone decides to sell :rolleyes: Anyhow it's an awesome ride....

am I invited to your house?

[nygirl777]

OMG. I leave this thread for one lousy night and this happens. :lol: I'm doing another poll tomorrow (one less controversial and far more fun) about this whole Girl's night thing (Fixer, you can come and perform Magic, Jschen, who hasn't weighed in yet, can come measure our hotel room bed - I mean, roomS and bedS :p - and Ovaltine -good one, Asia - you can't come. We don't want a man around with Big Mac breath)

As for the BOWLING and the BIKE MAINTENANCE nights. Let's get that up and running.

Bowling: Anyone have a suggestion on a night? A bowling alley? We could set two. One up here and one in OC. No one would be left out.

Bike Maintenance: We need someone's garage who is a major bike geek. :D That person's beers/pizza would be bought for them. The rest of us show up and get our elbows greasy. Anyone? Come on...who has the garage?

EDIT: I'm happy to inquire at the Pickwick bowling alley for the valley night.
This is exactly what happens when you leave us to our own devices :D

[I am The Edge]

I'm in for Girls' Night Out, March 3rd. Let's DO it this time!! My skinny, mini, sexy, lycra date dress is just rotting in the closet. And I haven't been tango dancing (much) because of my shoulder, so my social life and "personal night life" are as cold and lonely as ME's. All I have to keep me sane are bike friends, and these darn bike dorks are more interested in my bike than my boobs (in spite of zipping my jersey down below the equater)!!

I'm DYING for some Fernet and Coke, and some smooth, hot JAZZ!!

The Velodrome Phoenix, transforming into a flaming, red hot SOMETHING



*gulp* is it HOT in here? or is it just me?