Northern California - Auburn Century September 15th

I did this one last year. It would be cool if some BFers got together for the ride this year. Lots of climbing but beautiful views of the Gold Country and Sierra Foothills...

http://www.auburncentury.com/

106 miles and 11,000 feet of climbing. Sounds like a tough ride!

Sounds fun and the IOWA HILL TT sounds like a blast too.
I'll have to see if 9/15 is doable for me.

106 miles and 11000 feet of climbing sounds fun to you?! What do you consider torturous?

I am signed up for the "Outlaw" including the TT at Iowa hill. So far I'm rolling solo so meeting up with other BF'ers would be nice. Let's see who else is in and make plans closer to the 15th.

106 miles and 11000 feet of climbing sounds fun to you?! What do you consider torturous?

I'm just thinking of the downhill after the climbing:D

106 miles and 11,000 feet of climbing. Sounds like a tough ride!

I'm just in awe of you folks that can do these huge climbs! There weren't any climbs like this in TX!

Gary

I am seriously considering the Labor Day Ride...now who is seriously considering the Auburn Century? This time the Dauphin doesn't have to drive! I can show you guys a good time! Come on, let's represent NorCal!

Sorry, I was planning to do this ride but its my nephew's birthday party that day. My kids has to be there, I have to be there.

I am seriously considering the Labor Day Ride...now who is seriously considering the Auburn Century? This time the Dauphin doesn't have to drive! I can show you guys a good time! Come on, let's represent NorCal!

Oh man ... you're going to make me decide between this and the Back to the Beach ride the Herb is doing in SoCal?

Come on .....I need you man...you'll love it...

I'll see what Herb says, to try to sway me ...

I got a feeling we will get a large contingent of NorCalers

If I can drag ME up here, it's up to you to hire her, to keep her here.

something tells me ME would be a hard sell, although I think she would absolutely love it.

she hates heat!

It wasn't very hot at all last year. It would be cool to get some of the SoCal folks to come up for the ride.

ok....we need some folks to be in this one...

Bump...

Just a friendly reminder that Early Registration (http://www.auburncentury.com/register.html) ends today. If you want to get in on a great ride with some hills, then I would recommend this one.

BR

John, are you doing the 106 or 126 miler? Since I have a company picnic on 9/16, I can do this one.

I was leaning toward the 106 miler since I already know the course. I haven't seen the course for the 126. Have to check the website again.

I just read the course description...they added part of what they did last year because of a fire that was in the area. I think that 126 miler would be too brutal. I plan on doing the 106 miler.

Ok, I just got registered. Any other BF'ers doing this?

Ok, I just got registered. Any other BF'ers doing this?

do I count?

I'm registered for the 106 and would like to ride with you guys...

Yes, you do ... but I'm not doing the Iowa Hill time trial ... I'll be glad if I can even finish the 11,000 feet of climbing! :eek:

Yes, you do ... but I'm not doing the Iowa Hill time trial ... I'll be glad if I can even finish the 11,000 feet of climbing! :eek:

I don't plan on doing the TT unless I am riding alone. I'd rather not burn myself out anyway.

Ron, I've ridden Iowa Hill about eight times...I would need to be timed with an hour glass...so I think I will pass on the TT. http://www.pacfit.com/eek.jpg

I just registered for the 106 mile ride. Hope to meet some of you on the 15th!

Dang, I wasn't aware of where Auburn is. I guess I should book a motel?

And where's tracy? Is she doing this?

I haven't seen much of tracy lately

How's the air with the fire out there?

How's the air with the fire out there?

The breeze pushed it back to Plumas as of Friday. I went out at o'dark-thirty this morning (Sat) and the air is crisp and clean.
It will probably be pretty warm though (high 80's-low 90's).
I would love to do this but I won't be in good enough shape for at least 3 months. :cry:

weather is beautiful today. Only 73 degrees and I'm thinking of riding the first 50 today to see how I feel.

Great. I'm on-call this weekend, so no riding ... :( This makes me even more worried about the 11,000 feet climbing.

Ron, it really wasn't bad today. I think you will do just fine!

I'm not worried about the weather, but the fact that I can't train today, and that there's 11,000 feet of climbing. Haven't climbed that amount in a single ride (even with all the doubles I did).

Tell you what Ron, ride with me and you'll be fine.

Ron, did you get a motel room? When are you coming up?

Oops ... guess I should get a motel, shouldn't I ... I'm making the ugly drive Friday afternoon ... I'll make sure I have plenty of ipod material, while I'm waiting in traffic.

Okay, just got a room at Super 8 Motel. I'll probably get in Friday evening some time.

cool!...Look forward to seeing you again.

So it looks like we have a small group of BF'ers doing it:

dauphin
spingineer
rydaddy
silentben

Anyone else?

When is everyone starting? I'll be there with my NorCal jersey.

So it looks like we have a small group of BF'ers doing it:

dauphin
spingineer
rydaddy
silentben

Anyone else?

When is everyone starting? I'll be there with my NorCal jersey.

I was going to ask the same thing. I can meet you guys wherever it's most covenient. I figured at the starting point would be a good place so we just need to decide on a time. Anytime is a good time for me (6-ish?). I look forward to riding with you guys... and I'll be in the NorCal jersey as well.

I'll be there. Not sure who I'm riding w/. My small group of non BF'rs is falling apart, so I'll look for you guys.

BR

I'll be spending Friday night at my parents' house in Elk Grove and shooting for a 5:30 to 5:45 arrival in Auburn. Meeting up at 6 works for me. I'm in the third round of NorCal jersey orders so I'll just have on my pearl izumi blue and black jersey.

I'll be spending Friday night at my parents' house in Elk Grove
Go Elk Grove! It's your birthday!
We know how to party!
http://www.news10.net/storyfull2.aspx?storyid=20167
:p

That Pony Express ride sounds like fun, but I'll probably just knock out 50 miles around ELK GROVE! I need a few more long rides before I join the public en masse.

I haven't seen much of tracy lately

tryin' to be incognito here :p

... gotta work saturday... sorry :(

I'll be there ... just look for the fat guy in the NorCal jersey :p

tryin' to be incognito here :p

... gotta work saturday... sorry :(

That's not allowed ... especially you :rolleyes:

I'm probably going to get to registration around 6-ish ... so probably won't roll till maybe quarter after. See everybody there.

I'm dreading the drive over. Won't be able to get out of the office till 4:30 PM, so I probably won't get to my motel till maybe 8 PM. Friday rush hour ... ugh :(