Hey Deb, a couple of cycling folks not on BF are asking about reg fees and what part goes to the Challenged Athletes? They like to know before signing up to do any charity ride. :) Oh, and I did give them the link to the ride, but they would please like clarification...?? Thanks!

We make a large donation to CAF after all costs/expenses associated with the event are paid.

We've already donated over $26,000k this year; some of which is associated with this event. We also donate a minimum $1 per rider to CAF from ALL other Planet Ultra events.

If they have any other questions, please direct them to embassy@planetultra.com
:-)

OK, a little late but I finally mailed off my registration fee (and CAF donation) this morning.

Anyone interested in sharing a hotel room Saturday night... which means a nice dinner in town and a possible pub crawl...? I don't mind getting up at 3am to drive up for this ride, but driving home after that and a century, stinky and dirty, sounds like a drag.

i shall be driving my soggy stinky self home on saturday.....sorry

Anyone interested in sharing a hotel room Saturday night... which means a nice dinner in town and a possible pub crawl...? I don't mind getting up at 3am to drive up for this ride, but driving home after that and a century, stinky and dirty, sounds like a drag.

Me, me, me!!! :D You're a blast lady and since I didn't spend on the double and I'm getting some pretty good overtime, I'm happy to split a room and go for dinner. We could even do a ride in the morning if you want before heading back to LA (or forget that....we can stop again at the outlet stores and spend a little more time there!)

so i guess im driving up alone......sniff

I just registered. Now looking for a dive motel for Friday night. It's too far to drive from SD in the morning.

so i guess im driving up alone......sniff

:( Now, that isn't right. Hmmm...what to do, what to do.

Happy, we could just change, come back Saturday, shower and then go out in my area and pub crawl. Sherman Oaks will be more happening than Solvang, I can promise you!

Edit: Oh yeah, and you can shower at my place. :)

I just registered. Now looking for a dive motel for Friday night. It's too far to drive from SD in the morning.

yeah, you got a point. You shoud look in Buelton...more choices, better (cheaper) prices and it's so close. :)

ooooooooo.......sexy time! bowchicachicawowowo!!!

Oh for cry eye. :rolleyes: That is sooooooooooooo male. Psh!

Motel 6 in beautiful downtown Buellton. There are two beds so if anyone needs a place to crash Friday night let me know. Ennui loves company.

There's Lake Cachuma off the 154 about 14 miles from Solvang. Also the Rv park in Buellton right off the 101 is Flying Flags Park about 3 miles from Solvang.

Looks like $26 for basic camp site there at Buellton HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

so i guess im driving up alone......sniffnot sure about my schedule, but i might be in...

OP updated with who is in!
A great group forming!!

OP updated with who is in!
A great group forming!!

+1 This is going to be great and perfect for the Nov. century. :) I guess I'd better register!

Looks like Kim is going to be doing too... that reminds me I'm supposed to register her...

Looks like Kim is going to be doing too... that reminds me I'm supposed to register her...

Awesome, Steve! It will be nice to see the both of you. :)

I may be in for this ride! A little getaway to ride in the Solvang area sounds good.:) I just need to pull the trigger and register. I haven't been on the bike too much lately and am a little hesitant. :eek: I may need a tow. Any volunteers?

I may be in for this ride! A little getaway to ride in the Solvang area sounds good.:) I just need to pull the trigger and register. I haven't been on the bike too much lately and am a little hesitant. :eek: I may need a tow. Any volunteers?

:rolleyes: Riiiggghhhttt. YOU need a tow. I don't volunteer for that service, I charge :p, but it would be great if you join! :)

What's the going rate? I may be interested.:)

Well, let's see...I need new SIDIs, so we're looking upwards of $200. :p:D

:lol: I was thinking more along the lines of a few beers after the ride. For that rate, I'll hook up the rope, not pedal, and enjoy the scenery as you pull me along.:p

:lol: I was thinking more along the lines of a few beers after the ride. For that rate, I'll hook up the rope, not pedal, and enjoy the scenery as you pull me along.:p

A few beers after the ride! You think I'm that cheap? :rolleyes:


...yeah, okay, I'll take it. :p:lol:

I don't think I can go, I need to get a new bike light, since the Nite Rover won't fit on the wing bars DOH....

Well that wasn't too hard!!:p I will make sure the suds will be 1st class, 5 star, just for you!!:D My hand is now on the trigger!!!

pull the trigger!!!

I'm registered. :D

Just a heads up that registration for this event closes Tuesday, November 6th. If you're planning to ride, please make your email reservation NOW!
:-)

just checked the weather and its supposed to be perfect! high of 68 and mostly sunny!!!!

Lilly and I signed up yesterday so count us in!

Lilly and I signed up yesterday so count us in!

:beer:

Are you doing the Century?

I didn't/haven't signed up. How's the difficulty of this compared to say GT/Lite double metric, Cool Breeze, SD Century, or Poway, etc.? Thanks!

I didn't/haven't signed up. How's the difficulty of this compared to say GT/Lite double metric, Cool Breeze, SD Century, or Poway, etc.? Thanks!

I haven't done the SD Century or Poway -
but I've done the GT and the Cool Breeze; and I'd say that the climbing is not any more difficult than either of those; but the scenery is way better, and way less traffic.

The full century has four climbs: Foxen Canyon and Santa Rosa Road, which are really "rollers," Harris Grade (4 miles - but rolls gently for the first 2 - comparable to Old Topanga from the Mulholland side), and Drum Canyon (3 miles with some 8-10% pitches, but mostly 5-6%).

:-)

Hey All!
Who is coming up Friday night??
I will be checking in friday night and staying @ the Motel 6 in Buellton....
I will probably get up there around 6ish......
Dan, I think you mentioned you were staying at Motel 6 too...wanna have dinner somewhere?

K

:beer:

Are you doing the Century?

yes, I'm doing the century and Lilly's going to try to her first century too!! :D

Hey All!
Who is coming up Friday night??
I will be checking in friday night and staying @ the Motel 6 in Buellton....
I will probably get up there around 6ish......
Dan, I think you mentioned you were staying at Motel 6 too...wanna have dinner somewhere?

K

Lilly and I are staying there too... I doubt if we'll get there before 7:00pm though.

I'm in now... I think. :p

Seeing I'll just be back from igloo land 2 days before, I don't think I'll be able to get there Friday night in time for dinner.

See you all on the 10th! :D

Did the Prelude on Saturday.....was freezing to start somewhere near 48-50 I would think...
But went with no windbreaker, and light arm wamers and knee warmers....was a pretty cold for the first few miles...but warmed up climbing Ballard Cyn....stripped the warmers off at about 18 miles...then it was nice the rest of the day....

Did the Prelude on Saturday.....was freezing to start somewhere near 48-50 I would think...

Of course the "prelude" was for the other century, in March I believe. Anyway, I forgot that the prelude was last weekend and ended up riding through it with our club on a ride around the county. I wonder if you saw us (there were 10 of us) on 154 or Foxen?

Hey All!
Who is coming up Friday night??
I will be checking in friday night and staying @ the Motel 6 in Buellton....
I will probably get up there around 6ish......
Dan, I think you mentioned you were staying at Motel 6 too...wanna have dinner somewhere?

K

I think I'll miss dinner hour :(

Probably getting fairly late.

Of course the "prelude" was for the other century, in March I believe. Anyway, I forgot that the prelude was last weekend and ended up riding through it with our club on a ride around the county. I wonder if you saw us (there were 10 of us) on 154 or Foxen?

I did see a few groups of riders (going the wrong way:rolleyes:)

Turns out that we have a room for one more volunteer for this weekend's Solvang's Finest Century. What this means is, if you want to come out and cheer on your BF friends, and support Challenged Athletes Foundation, we'll treat you to two nights at the Royal Copenhagen Inn, pay your fuel costs, give you a cool t-shirt, water bottle and post-ride meal, and you'll get a ride credit to be used for any single day event in 2008 (except Angeles Crest or THIS ride next year).

Interest folks should email Planet Ultra directly.

PS
It has to be a guy. The rooms are double occupancy, and the other volunteer is male.
:-)

What time is everyone thinking of starting Saturday??
Should we say meet at the Start line @ 7 am??
Unless there is a better place to meet....

Karen

Weather report for Saturday:
Partly cloudy. Patchy fog during the late night through morning hours. Lows in the 40s to around 50. Highs in the mid 60s to lower 70s.

Looks like a 30° temp spread. Wondering if I should wear my Assos bib knickers or just get by with shorts and knee warmers.

Sounds like perfect riding weather to me.

Karen, I think start line at 7am is great.:) I'm thinking of wearing tights as it may be cold enough for them.

Probably should go with the bib knickers, but the Lady Assos chamois is not my favorite for long rides (prefer my LGs or Giordana). Decisions.... :rolleyes:

Probably should go with the bib knickers, but the Lady Assos chamois is not my favorite for long rides (prefer my LGs or Giordana). Decisions.... :rolleyes:

how can you wear bibs?

how can you wear bibs?

Well, first I stick one foot through the leg hole. Then the other foot...

Well, first I stick one foot through the leg hole. Then the other foot...

I don't need to know what you stick through your leg hole. :rolleyes: I can't understand how you void the bladder on long rides with those bibs. Unless...you pee standing? :p

I don't need to know what you stick through your leg hole. :rolleyes: I can't understand how you void the bladder on long rides with those bibs. Unless...you pee standing? :p

Full zip jerseys. Peel it off and hang it on a hook or a rock. It's not too difficult. I've sworn off regular shorts, except for very short rides.