This is something that Jessica and I have been planning ever since we moved into the new place, but I need to get it advertised so we can gauge interest and give people enough time to plan.
The idea is to plan a ride of 60-65 miles, which will start and end at our house, in Poolesville, MD, and then have a post-ride picnic/BBQ in our back yard. We have a pretty serious outdoor propane grill, and I'm thinking that if everyone brought something small to grill, we could cook it up after the ride and have more than enough for everyone.
We also have a hot tub that could fit 4-6 people at a time, so there would be an opportunity for a post-ride soak. We also have a garage big enough to stash all the bikes in at the end of the ride to prevent theft, even though this is an extremely safe area.
So the questions are:
1) Who would be interested in doing something like this?
2) What would be a good date (preferably sometime in late August or early Sept)?
The actual ride I have in mind is a 60-miler, although we'd likely be over 60 because when I measured it, it I started from a point on the loop itself, and not from the house, so figure 65-ish. This loop has around 3000' of climbing, but there are only 3 climbs of any consequence.
If that's a bit much for you, there is also a 45-50 mile version that cuts off around 1000' of climbing, and several other versions are possible. I'll make cue sheets depending on what routes people are interested in. Since I'm in rough shape this year, I'll probably be riding sweep, so I'll definitely be doing sheets for the fast people.
Hopefully enough people will be interested enough to make it happen.
adrien
07-27-07, 01:32 PM
If it works in the schedule, I'd love to. I'd likely ride from home (Old Town), so mine would be close to a full century. I could probably get 1-2 others.
What about support? Pace? Route marking etc.? Do you see this as a group ride at a fixed pace?
Just curious -- that's a long ride to be not going at the pace that's comfy, and folks fitness and bikes will vary.
cydewaze
07-27-07, 01:50 PM
Guess we'll have to feel it out as people express interest. I've ridden this route with several people from BF, but we were all fairly close in pace. Close enough to stop every once in a while to regroup.
Lithuania
07-27-07, 02:48 PM
I would be interested in this but the later the better. I still have 4 weeks until I am allowed to ride on the road again.
StanSeven
07-27-07, 02:52 PM
I'm interested but I'm doing a couple of local (so MD) centuries on Sept 1 and Sept 22.
Riskus, where do you ride? I live in Kingstowne
bobby c
07-27-07, 02:57 PM
You know we're in - name the date, though I've got a couple of upcoming centuries planned. Your old favorite - Bay Country - is 9/1 & the Civil War is 9/8.
bobby c
07-27-07, 03:01 PM
I'm thinking that if everyone brought something small to grill, we could cook it up after the ride and have more than enough for everyone.
How about we pick up some food on the way? We pass llamas, cows, turkey vultures and plenty of road kill....
derath
07-27-07, 03:03 PM
Definitely. I have been wanting to try out your loops for awhile. I would prefer probably later in september. It will give me more time to get back in shape. I was having a good first part of the year but really lousy since May. My last time on the bike was June 17.
-D
tombailey
07-27-07, 03:17 PM
I'm definitely interested. And I would guess my wife will be too.
cc_rider
07-27-07, 03:49 PM
Around Sugarloaf?
Definietly interested.
Not 9/8 9/9. Planning to be at the NY Century.
Planned to do the WABA 50 State Ride on 8/25, but I could just a easily ride Poolesville.
juf2m
07-27-07, 05:40 PM
I am all for having it later...we haven't done anything longer than 20 miles this year, (a terrible cycling year, too much going on!) so we need some time to train! O_O
Riscus, why can't you ride on the road?
gurana
07-27-07, 08:44 PM
i'm definitely interested. The way my life works right now, I wouldn't be able to definitely sign on until maybe the week beforehand.
I think I may have posted this before, but this should give those who are unfamiliar with the route an idea of the pace:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1431/895768856_a35230d880.jpg (http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1431/895768856_a35230d880_b.jpg)
bobby c
07-27-07, 08:50 PM
Hey - I remember that picture. I think I took it just as Jess was jumping into hyperspace.
cydewaze
07-27-07, 08:54 PM
I think I may have posted this before, but this should give those who are unfamiliar with the route an idea of the pace:
Hahahah! That's a cool pic! And I almost look half thin! The ten bucks is in the mail.
gurana
07-28-07, 10:43 AM
Hey - I remember that picture. I think I took it just as Jess was jumping into hyperspace.
Actually, I think she went to plaid
http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/4183/plaid2yk0.jpg
Nick Carraway
07-28-07, 12:18 PM
Hmm... potentially interested (though August would be *much* better than September), though I fear I'd have trouble keeping up w/the group.
bobby c
07-28-07, 03:04 PM
Hmm... potentially interested (though August would be *much* better than September), though I fear I'd have trouble keeping up w/the group.
Depending on the number of people coming and different riding levels, we may be splitting the group up into different abilities.
cydewaze
07-28-07, 07:04 PM
Depending on the number of people coming and different riding levels, we may be splitting the group up into different abilities.
Yep, like uberslow (me) and everyone else. :)
cydewaze
07-29-07, 05:35 PM
Ok, so our options are:
August 25th - 1 week after the Lancaster ride.
September 1 is over the Labor Day weekend, so people will likely already have plans.
September 8th.
Those are just suggestions. Do they work for any of us?
derath
07-29-07, 05:42 PM
Ok, so our options are:
August 25th - 1 week after the Lancaster ride.
September 1 is over the Labor Day weekend, so people will likely already have plans.
September 8th.
Those are just suggestions. Do they work for any of us?
25th busy
1st out of town
8th maybe
-D
cc_rider
07-29-07, 06:27 PM
or Sept 15th / 16th ?
cydewaze
07-29-07, 06:48 PM
or Sept 15th / 16th ?
Sure.
derath
07-29-07, 06:55 PM
25th busy
1st out of town
8th maybe
-D
Oh wait, Civil war century is Sept. 8th.
-D
bobby c
07-29-07, 08:27 PM
Same here - Civil War Century on the 8th.
cydewaze
07-29-07, 09:35 PM
Ok, 8th is out. So 15th or 16th is looking good?
snowape
07-30-07, 12:20 AM
Hey I would like to come, I would be a noob to Md. I am moving to Waldorf on the 23rd of August. It would be nice to meet some new people. How far is Poolesville from Waldorf?
cydewaze
07-30-07, 05:44 AM
It would be nice to meet some new people. How far is Poolesville from Waldorf?
Probably close to 1 hr drive.
Nick Carraway
07-30-07, 10:59 AM
Can't do the 15th/16th (but if that's the best date overall, no big deal), could probably do the others. Does the August date conflict w/the Reston century?
gurana
08-01-07, 07:59 AM
sept 15th/16th sounds good to me I could probably do aug 25 too... Forgot to check in on the Lancaster ride this year... is it too late to sign up for that?
WJ13US
08-01-07, 08:20 AM
Haven't met up with you guys for a while..but yea I'm interested.
Bill
cydewaze
08-01-07, 09:27 AM
Cool, so is anyone else good for Sept 15th/16th?
And if so, would you rather do a Saturday or a Sunday?
bobby c
08-01-07, 09:29 AM
Right now either day works for me.
cc_rider
08-01-07, 10:12 AM
Either 15 or 16. Work may interfer at the last minute, but that's too far off to tell.
Could plan for saturday and have sunday as a rain-date.
cydewaze
08-01-07, 11:47 AM
Could plan for saturday and have sunday as a rain-date.
Good idea. The 15th it is!
I'll prepare cue sheets and directions to the house. I think we have parking for around a dozen cars. 4 or 5 in the driveway, and the rest along the street. Not sure how many we'll have, so maybe we can do one of those count things.
Add your name if you're in.
Paul (cydewaze)
Jessica (juf2m)
WJ13US
08-01-07, 11:58 AM
Bill (wj13us)
Looks in ......but only if there is a shorter ride with less hills.
Hopefully there will be at least one or two old, slow guys (gals) to ride with.
cydewaze
08-01-07, 12:41 PM
Basically we'll have two routes. A 60-ish mile ride with a few nasty hills, and a 45-ish one with only one hill of any consequence. My idea is to have myself lead the long ride and have my wife Jessica lead the short ride. I'll have cue sheets for both, and there are other shorter options for those who want one.
Bobby had a great idea, and that was to have different groups, like an "A" group for people who want to do the ride faster, and a "B" group for those who want to take their time. Since Bobby knows the route well, he could lead one group and I could lead the other.
We'll see how it goes once we get a better head count.
So, so far:
Paul (cydewaze)
Jessica (juf2m)
Bill (wj13us)
bobby c
08-01-07, 01:08 PM
My wife and I are in (though a trip to Cape Cod might occur that weekend - will know more in a few weeks).
gurana
08-01-07, 02:36 PM
I'm in.
Matt (Gurana)
cc_rider
08-01-07, 04:48 PM
Ken (cc_rider)
cydewaze
08-02-07, 06:18 AM
You're supposed to copy the list when you add your name. :p
Like this:
Paul (cydewaze)
Jessica (juf2m)
Bill (wj13us)
Bobby (bobby_c)
Matt (Gurana)
Ken (cc_rider)
Then the next person copies that and adds his name to the end. Otherwise we end up having to scan through each page to count and we end up missing people.
bobby c
08-02-07, 08:24 AM
Paul (cydewaze)
Jessica (juf2m)
Bill (wj13us)
Bobby (bobby_c)
Liv (my wife - not on BF)
Matt (Gurana)
Ken (cc_rider)
cydewaze
08-02-07, 08:40 AM
Here's a routeslip plot of the 60 (http://www.routeslip.com/routes/5115) and 45 (http://www.routeslip.com/routes/5182) mile routes. Our actual starting point will be different (and the mileage will be a little higher) but the majority of the ride follows these routes.
Also note that both routes are around 90% the same, with an added section for the longer ride.
Lithuania
08-04-07, 05:41 AM
I am all for having it later...we haven't done anything longer than 20 miles this year, (a terrible cycling year, too much going on!) so we need some time to train! O_O
Riscus, why can't you ride on the road?
I broke my arm in a race in june and had to have surgery on my wrist.
Lithuania
08-04-07, 05:44 AM
I'm interested but I'm doing a couple of local (so MD) centuries on Sept 1 and Sept 22.
Riskus, where do you ride? I live in Kingstowne
I typically ride from franconia rd out buelah road to telegraph across route 1 and make a left at the stop sign and head down to gunston. If I turn around and go straight back its like 28 miles. Sometimes on the way back I make a right on route 1 and take it to mount vernon and take the gw parkway into old town and make my way back via eisenhower.
Lithuania
08-04-07, 05:45 AM
I'm interested but I'm doing a couple of local (so MD) centuries on Sept 1 and Sept 22.
Riskus, where do you ride? I live in Kingstowne
I typically ride out beulah road to telegraph across route 1 and make a left at the stop sign and head down to gunston. If I turn around and go straight back its like 28 miles. Sometimes on the way back I make a right on route 1 and take it to mount vernon and take the gw parkway into old town and make my way back via eisenhower.
However at the end of the month im moving away across the river
TrekDen
08-04-07, 07:01 AM
There is an actual possibility I could make this, so I'm adding myself to the list. Looks like around a 3 hour drive to the Poolesville area. It takes me 4 1/2 hours to drive home from Lancaster after the ride, so this would be a cake walk.
Paul (cydewaze)
Jessica (juf2m)
Bill (wj13us)
Bobby (bobby_c)
Liv (my wife - not on BF)
Matt (Gurana)
Ken (cc_rider)
Denny (trekden)
cydewaze
08-04-07, 07:28 AM
We'd love to have you Denny!
gurana
08-06-07, 08:11 AM
So... will there be any commemorative jerseys/t-shirts made :D
Relaxer
08-07-07, 12:41 PM
I'm adding myself to the list, putting it on the family calendar, and defying my wife to prevent it (though she'll probably find a way). Anyway, I want in.
Paul (cydewaze)
Jessica (juf2m)
Bill (wj13us)
Bobby (bobby_c)
Liv (my wife - not on BF)
Matt (Gurana)
Ken (cc_rider)
Denny (trekden)
Erich (Relaxer)
cydewaze
08-08-07, 12:55 PM
Anyway, I want in.
Awesome!
btw, I just made a routeslip of the exact route we'll be taking, and it turns out to be exactly 62 miles (figuring in for the "straight line" fudge you get from these map plotting programs).
Here it is: http://www.routeslip.com/routes/57396
Just over 3300' of climbing.
If anyone wants to do the shorter route, I'll routeslip that as well. I'll also have cue sheets made up, so you don't have to memorize the map.