Northern California - Sierra Century anyone?

I was just reading about this one sponsored by the Sacramento Wheelmen on June 2nd. I think this is the first year they have done it in Calaveras County. Anyone planning on riding this one?

http://www.sacwheelmen.org/sc2007/07home.html

I was just reading about this one sponsored by the Sacramento Wheelmen on June 2nd. I think this is the first year they have done it in Calaveras County. Anyone planning on riding this one?

http://www.sacwheelmen.org/sc2007/07home.html

I'm doing it, VMC is doing it, and perhaps a couple others depending on some outside circumstances... :p I'm doing the 50 miler however :D

So... go sign up!!!

I am also doing it. I liked it last year except for the end in full sun. This year has a new venue in a very beautiful area. The town of Murphy's is well know for its caves.

Are you in Dauphin?

Are you in Dauphin?

What do you mean? Where or what is Dauphin?

What do you mean? Where or what is Dauphin?

he's the one who started this thread :p

I'm doing it, VMC is doing it, and perhaps a couple others depending on some outside circumstances... :p I'm doing the 50 miler however :D

So... go sign up!!!



Slacker!:rolleyes:

I'm thinking about it......

Slacker!:rolleyes:

Who? You? :p

Who? You? :p


Ok, torture fest on memorial day weekend.:p

Ok, torture fest on memorial day weekend.:p
its already going to be a torture fest... I'm sending VMC presents so he'll make sure I make it up the climbs! :p

I hope they have better luck with the new location. Last year they were shut out of El Dorado County and didn't have the famous Slug Gulch climb. And there was the fellow that went under the wheels of a logging trailer...

he's the one who started this thread :p

Ooops! Sorry Dauphin.

I hope they have better luck with the new location. Last year they were shut out of El Dorado County and didn't have the famous Slug Gulch climb. And there was the fellow that went under the wheels of a logging trailer...

Yes, but not their fault. It is one of the best organized centuries I have been to. The motorcycle cops were all over the ride constantly going back and forth to make sure cars drove slow and carefully. The rest stops were very well attended. May be too many riders, and sure too many irresponsible riders. I think they reduced the maximum number of riders this year.

I hope they have better luck with the new location. Last year they were shut out of El Dorado County and didn't have the famous Slug Gulch climb. And there was the fellow that went under the wheels of a logging trailer...

WOW, that doesn't sound good! I got the scoop from the local LBS on the routes... they are supposed to be really nice... I'm doing the 50 but apparently the grades on that route might be a tad steeper than those on the 100... in any event, its gorgeous over there!

Are you riding this year?

Yes, but not their fault. It is one of the best organized centuries I have been to. The motorcycle cops were all over the ride contanstly going back and forth to make sure cars drove slow and carefully. The rest stps were very well attended. May be too many riders, and sure too many irresponsible riders. I think they reduce the maximum amount of riders this year.

are you riding it gpelpel?

are you riding it gpelpel?

Yes.

Yes.

YEAH!!! Not that I'll ever see you... :p but yeah!!!! :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:

YEAH!!! Not that I'll ever see you... :p but yeah!!!! :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
You have the art of sandbagging perfected ... :)

You have the art of sandbagging perfected ... :)
:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:

You have the art of sandbagging perfected ... :)
no comment....

I'm pretty sure I'm in for this one....
Hey Trac', make sure you clear a path for me in that spare bedroom! :D

still deciding...I'm doing American River Park Century next weekend and Santa Cruz Mountains Challenge in August. In September, the Auburn Century. I need to fill in something for June and July..

A few of us are doing the Marin Century the weekend of the SC Mt Challenge.

You have the art of sandbagging perfected ... :)
YOU!!!! Hush up! Its more about trying to find someone you've never met in a strange place when they are doing a (probably) different route! Hmmmmph! :mad:

I'm pretty sure I'm in for this one....
Hey Trac', make sure you clear a path for me in that spare bedroom! :D

It can happen in a minute's notice!!! Actually, I'm starting to work on it tonight :p

YOU!!!! Hush up! Its more about trying to find someone you've never met in a strange place when they are doing a (probably) different route! Hmmmmph! :mad:


Huh?:rolleyes:

no comment....



You too Dauphin.... mister 'always has an excuse' so he doesn't end up riding with the BF Crew.... I think you are a figment of my imagination!!!

:p

Huh?:rolleyes:

that was to Ron.... I am NOT sandbagging.... :mad:

that was to Ron.... I am NOT sandbagging.... :mad:


Hey, I forgot what time on Sunday?

A few of us are doing the Marin Century the weekend of the SC Mt Challenge.

VMC and I are following you up to Marin.... I think I'm also gonna do the Giro de Peninsula on 6/30 instead of the climb to Kaiser (the metric, not the crazy one!) Heck, I have such a long list of rides I had to send VMC a schedule! :p

Hey, I forgot what time on Sunday?

1:30?

VMC and I are following you up to Marin.... I think I'm also gonna do the Giro de Peninsula on 6/30 instead of the climb to Kaiser (the metric, not the crazy one!) Heck, I have such a long list of rides I had to send VMC a schedule! :p
:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

1:30?


At foothhill? I think Andy and I will ust ride from the house and meet you. That will give us closer to 70 miles.:D

At foothhill? I think Andy and I will ust ride from the house and meet you. That will give us closer to 70 miles.:D

yeah, the route is only 23 miles so probably not enough for you two characters! Yes, at foothill... I'm supposed to do 90 minutes at 135 or less....

. I'm supposed to do 90 minutes at 135 or less....


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Ok, you can draft Andy.:D

:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
Ok, you can draft Andy.:D

no I'm not drafting Andy.... there's only 1300 feet of climbing and most of it is Mt Eden... not a problem!

no I'm not drafting Andy.... there's only 1300 feet of climbing and most of it is Mt Eden... not a problem!


Cool, so you pulling us at about 18 mph up hill?

Cool, so you pulling us at about 18 mph up hill?
You guys are doing a ride on Sunday? :(

Not that I could go anyways ... I'm on-call this weekend. My bike is going to be lonely, sitting indoors on a weekend ... sob sob

Cool, so you pulling us at about 8 mph up hill?

yup ;)

You guys are doing a ride on Sunday? :(

Not that I could go anyways ... I'm on-call this weekend. My bike is going to be lonely, sitting indoors on a weekend ... sob sob

I'm going over for a fitting so I thought I'd take a ride while I was there so I asked Sean if he wanted to do a quick ride around stevens canyon....

what is it you do anyway ron? its only a 23 mile ride (unless you are sean and andy, they are making it a 70 miler)... so it won't take very long...

I'm going over for a fitting so I thought I'd take a ride while I was there so I asked Sean if he wanted to do a quick ride around stevens canyon....

what is it you do anyway ron? its only a 23 mile ride (unless you are sean and andy, they are making it a 70 miler)... so it won't take very long...
I am in Customer Support. I have to carry the "hot phone", so that in case a customer with a P1 network down occurs, I can help either get it back up, or give him some BS answer until developers can answer my calls. I do support of firewall devices in networking. I officially have to be within 20 minutes of a PC.

Which shop are you going to? Maybe I can meet you there (in plain clothes). Mt. Eden is pretty close by to me ... you going to Chain Reaction or Bicycle Outfitters?

I am in Customer Support. I have to carry the "hot phone", so that in case a customer with a P1 network down occurs, I can help either get it back up, or give him some BS answer until developers can answer my calls. I do support of firewall devices in networking. I officially have to be within 20 minutes of a PC.

Which shop are you going to? Maybe I can meet you there (in plain clothes). Mt. Eden is pretty close by to me ... you going to Chain Reaction or Bicycle Outfitters?

Its not Bicycle Outfitters... I think its Chain Reaction... its the parking lot w/trader joes and the Chevron at 280/Foothill Expressway....

Its not Bicycle Outfitters... I think its Chain Reaction... its the parking lot w/trader joes and the Chevron at 280/Foothill Expressway....
Yup, Chain Reaction. However, I was told that they wouldn't do servicing on a bike, unless it was purchased there. It's one reason why I took my Seven to Bicycle Outfitters. Maybe things have changed since then ... I hope so ... because it is so convenient there.

Yup, Chain Reaction. However, I was told that they wouldn't do servicing on a bike, unless it was purchased there. It's one reason why I took my Seven to Bicycle Outfitters. Maybe things have changed since then ... I hope so ... because it is so convenient there.

I'm not going to the shop, just parking in the lot so I don't know anything about Chain Reaction :rolleyes: I haven't been in that shop since 1998 :p

Its just a convenient place to park the car to head out on Stevens Canyon :D

I'm not going to the shop, just parking in the lot so I don't know anything about Chain Reaction :rolleyes: I haven't been in that shop since 1998 :p

Its just a convenient place to park the car to head out on Stevens Canyon :D
I think I just suffered a blond moment. I thought you were going to Chain Reaction for the fitting.

spin...where can a cheapskate like me (read - poor) go for free computer advice?

spin...where can a cheapskate like me (read - poor) go for free computer advice?
Gee..was that a thread hijack or what????

spin...where can a cheapskate like me (read - poor) go for free computer advice?
Why you asking me? I have problems installing software ... :p

I think I just suffered a blond moment. I thought you were going to Chain Reaction for the fitting.

nah... going to a coach/fitter up in San Mateo Saturday afternoon.... :p