Solvang's Finest Century Nov.10th

[Kar3368]

Hey All!!
Time to start planning the remainder of the year:).
At least book a hotel before they are sold out....

Solvang's Finest Century Nov.10th

http://www.planetultra.com/SolFinest/index.htm

Who's in?

IN
Kar3368
Merider1
Happytime
Scvroadie
Scootcore
DScott
Jsigone
Shnuddy + hubby
Indolent58
zzzwillzzz
Kim (umd's wife)
PaulB
Maddmike + Lilly

Volunteering
WhiteCarbonDude
Umd

[merider1]

I may be...I'm still a little on the fence, but that would be a great November Century. Although, I would probably drive up the morning of.

[herbm]

Darn..I am doing the Prelude the week before...too much $$ to do both...

[Happytime]

I'm a maybe for this one.

[JanB]

Herb, you doing the metric?

[scvroadie]

I'll be there, but I'll be driving up in the morning the day of the ride.

It will be a great warm-up ride for the Tour de Tucson, that I am doing the following week.

[herbm]

Herb, you doing the metric?

Yup, thats the plan...a few other friends are doing the 50...but I am doing the metric

you coming up?

[JanB]

Hoping to make it but I'll keep you posted.

[Scootcore]

if work permits im there....i will be driving up day of though for sure!!!

[spingineer]

I'm iffy ... if I can't find a century to do in NorCal in November, I may come down for this one.

[Dubbayoo]

too far to drive same day, too expensive to stay overnight

[DScott]

I'm in for the century, and have a room (assuming my registration got to Planet Ultra).

This is gonna be cool!

[Scootcore]

ok....sent my check a few days ago! im in!!!

[Happytime]

Well, if Scoot's doing it, I guess I'm in, too.

[Scootcore]

peer pressure works again!

[merider1]

I'll send my check today too, Scoot. Count me in! Want to carpool the morning of or are you staying up there the night before?

[Happytime]

peer pressure works again!

Bring your Magic Pills. :D

[Scootcore]

oh im going the morning of.....and of course with the carpool!!

[Scootcore]

Bring your Magic Pills. :D

planet ultra is my main pusher of those magic pills! dont even have to bring my own this time!!!

[merider1]

Well, if Scoot's doing it, I guess I'm in, too.

Yippee, yippee! And Happy, you can stay on my couch the night before if you don't want to drive from Torrance. I think Scoot's car holds three bikes (look how I'm volunteering the man to drive, but he knows he gets $ pitched in toward gas, and his Mcmuffinbreakfastgreasebomb bought for him :D).

[merider1]

I hope more folks sign up, it's for a great cause.

[Scootcore]

yup...can get us all into the truck easy

[PlanetU]

Darn..I am doing the Prelude the week before...

Not intending to be gratuitously self-promotional (but knowing that it is so) -

The Solvang's Finest Century route (and support on the route) is exponentially better than the Prelude; the entry fee includes a t-shirt, water bottle, goodie bag AND a delicious post-ride buffet lunch; and you get to ride and enjoy the checkpoints without the crazy crowds of people. We also negotiate discounted room rates at the hotels, if you're staying in town.

In addition to that, and more importantly, the proceeds are donated to a very worthwhile cause -Challenged Athlete's Foundation.

:-)

[merider1]

Deb, I read that the jerseys are sold out. Still the case? Otherwise, I'll send check for reg with donation. Thanks!

[Scootcore]

Not intending to be gratuitously self-promotional (but knowing that it is so) -

The Solvang's Finest Century route (and support on the route) is exponentially better than the Prelude; the entry fee includes a t-shirt, water bottle, goodie bag AND a delicious post-ride buffet lunch; and you get to ride and enjoy the checkpoints without the crazy crowds of people. We also negotiate discounted room rates at the hotels, if you're staying in town.

In addition to that, and more importantly, the proceeds are donated to a very worthwhile cause -Challenged Athlete's Foundation.

:-)

+1

[merider1]

Well, the biggest gripe I have with the Prelude and the Solvang Century is that both rides have become too crowded, and IMO, their BBQ absolutely blows and they charge $11 for it (one piece of dry chicken, cold beans, soggy salad, hard dinner roll - yuck!).

I'm looking forward to a less crowded ride and a little different of a route, personally.

[Scootcore]

the first year they had a beer garden....good times

[merider1]

Well, I'm sure Planet Ultra will have a beer garden, too. Right, Deb? :D

[BikeWNC]

I gave some serious thought into flying out for this one. I found a $265 airfare from CLT to LAX which is about as cheap as it gets I guess. But by the time I pay for airport parking, $80 each way for my bike, car rental, lodging and ride fees it adds up quickly. I think I'll wait till I can spend a bit more time out there instead of just a quick weekend which is what this trip would have to be. So once again y'all have dodged the bullet and won't have to put up with me on this ride. :(

[merider1]

Well, we aren't dodging any bullet! It would be nice if you could join. Sorry, but yes, these things DO add up, in a hurry. This is why I'd rather get up at 4:00am to drive up there than get a hotel the night before. :(

[Scootcore]

Well, I'm sure Planet Ultra will have a beer garden, too. Right, Deb? :D

im talking about planet ultra!!!! they had it!!!!!

[PlanetU]

Deb, I read that the jerseys are sold out. Still the case? Otherwise, I'll send check for reg with donation. Thanks!

We MAY have a few jerseys - but will not pre-sell them. IF they're available, we'll offer them at rider registration.

[merider1]

im talking about planet ultra!!!! they had it!!!!!

ooooooooooooohhhh...;)....gotcha. Ride is just getting better and better...:D

[PlanetU]

I gave some serious thought into flying out for this one. I found a $265 airfare from CLT to LAX which is about as cheap as it gets I guess. But by the time I pay for airport parking, $80 each way for my bike, car rental, lodging and ride fees it adds up quickly. I think I'll wait till I can spend a bit more time out there instead of just a quick weekend which is what this trip would have to be. So once again y'all have dodged the bullet and won't have to put up with me on this ride. :(

That IS a lot of money for a weekend- but NOT too much for a week-long trip. We have GREAT routes at our Solvang Spring Tour in the Spring!
;-)

[merider1]

We MAY have a few jerseys - but will not pre-sell them. IF they're available, we'll offer them at rider registration.

Thanks, I'll keep my eye out for one. :)

[PlanetU]

Well, I'm sure Planet Ultra will have a beer garden, too. Right, Deb? :D

Well...
because our banquet is held indoors, and hosted by the Royal Scandinavian, we were told we can't do a beer garden. However, there's a NEW event coordinator at the hotel - so I'll check back into that. I'm fairly certain, however, that the answer is going to be NO. There IS a bar at the restaurant; and they do serve a good variety of beer!

[DanteB]

Prelude and the Solvang Century, and IMO, their BBQ absolutely blows and they charge $11 for it (one piece of dry chicken, cold beans, soggy salad, hard dinner roll - yuck!).

ME, you missed the great BBQ last weekend at the Spook. Hot fresh Tri-tip and chicken, stove hot beans maybe a few jalapenos in there, fresh salad, great rolls baked that morning and it was all included in the price of admission.:D

[merider1]

Well...
because our banquet is held indoors, and hosted by the Royal Scandinavian, we were told we can't do a beer garden. However, there's a NEW event coordinator at the hotel - so I'll check back into that. I'm fairly certain, however, that the answer is going to be NO. There IS a bar at the restaurant; and they do serve a good variety of beer!

Oh, that's it...I'm not coming. :mad:


:p j/k. If I want beer, there are at least five places within walking distance to get one.

[merider1]

ME, you missed the great BBQ last weekend at the Spook. Hot fresh Tri-tip and chicken, stove hot beans maybe a few jalapenos in there, fresh salad, great rolls baked that morning and it was all included in the price of admission.:D

Well, Dante, dear, I wasn't there to ride let alone to eat, but I'll keep that in mind for next year. :D

[Scootcore]

good enough!

[WhiteCarbonDude]

Oh, that's it...I'm not coming. :mad:


:p j/k. If I want beer, there are at least five places within walking distance to get one.

Yes, like in the next room! The bar is right there and the beer is flowing, especially after a long ride:D

See you there! I'll be at a check point to serve you fine refreshments and awesome edibles.

[Scootcore]

the shoe will be on the other foot! awesome!!

[umd]

I may be volunteering for it

[jsigone]

anyone know about the camp grounds around there? Some friends took their RV last yr, so I'm thinking of going that route if I go.

[WhiteCarbonDude]

anyone know about the camp grounds around there? Some friends took their RV last yr, so I'm thinking of going that route if I go.

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.

[merider1]

anyone know about the camp grounds around there? Some friends took their RV last yr, so I'm thinking of going that route if I go.

Come join, Jeff! That would be great. :)

[Shnuddy]

I hope to be there along w/my hubby. Depends on the girls' cross country team I coach. If they make it to CIF, that is held on the same day. They would really need to run their butts off, but we still have a chance. I really shouldn't root against them. ;)

[PlanetU]

Early registration closes THIS Saturday. So if you want to avoid the late fee, get your entries in NOW! 100% of the late fees are donated to CAF - so we're happy to accept that too! Registration closes November 6th.
;-)

[Scootcore]

yeah fools!!! get on it!!!!!

[merider1]

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!