Southern California - Happy New Year Charity Ride -- Sat, January 12, 2008

Joy & everyone that helped, this was a great ride. I really enjoyed seeing everyone and meeting lots of new people. I look forward to riding with many of you again.

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That's hawt!

:love:

BTW Nacy, the "Thanks for last night, babe" note along with your Paypal contribution wasn't missed. :lol:

A++ Essellent 'seller'. Great asset to BF. Would buy 'services' from again!

A++ Essellent 'seller'. Great asset to BF. Would buy 'services' from again!

Laughs

I didn't have a chance to log-on until now.
I just want to send my gratitude to Joy and the rest of the support riders. It was a fun ride. I was very happy that I made it back in reasonable time. :-)
It was definitely memorable experience. So much so that I decided to do a recovery ride with Sally the next day at Rose Bowl and riding up and down on Lida street.

Cheers.

Thank you for your donation, Go_Fast!!

Note: Last day to Paypal me your donations!

I'm going to the bank tomorrow to exchange the cash for money orders and get everything together to send out. So far, our total is close to $1800. WTG people! :)

Note: Last day to Paypal me your donations!

I'm going to the bank tomorrow to exchange the cash for money orders and get everything together to send out. So far, our total is close to $1800. WTG people! :)

Wow! That's enough to get those Zipp 404s you've been wanting. Maybe there really is something to this "charity" thing.

Wow! That's enough to get those Zipp 404s you've been wanting. Maybe there really is something to this "charity" thing.

You better believe it, Dan. Next ride? Mama gets a Powertap!!!!

BTW, this ride had nothing to do with the Cervelos I was test riding on Sunday. ;)

Thank you for your donation, Go_Fast!!



my pleasure. :)

wow once again.. just had to post...

happytime.. you are awesome thanks for the ride support..
you guys really popped my cherry on this one...

i had a good ol time as a BF first ride.... thanks to those who helped a stranded me on the side of the road... damn that LINCOLN TOWNCAR that ran me off the road....

good times.. good energy... i prolly shoulda been a little more prepared for the ride.... 4 hrs sleep... a bowl of cereal for breakfast.... no dinner.... and no riding since before xmas..... but i made it.. i wasnt last .....

here we go 2008!!!!

good to meet all of you... hopefully i can make more rides...

That Lincoln Towncar was driven by a DIVA. She just don't give a . . . about you.

That Lincoln Towncar was driven by a DIVA. She just don't give a . . . about you.





Shame on you for trying to soil the expression DIVA. It is already reserved for female cyclists of rare talent, Bro. Never anybody driving a car...;) :)

The license plate was "DIVA 68" (I think it was 68)

I didn't see who was driving but I did see the car speed through each direction.

The license plate was "DIVA 68" (I think it was 68)

I didn't see who was driving but I did see the car speed through each direction.DIVA is a limo service. Shouldn't be hard to find the company and complain.

DIVA is a limo service. Shouldn't be hard to find the company and complain.

It may be worth pursuing if anyone else can confirm if it was DIVA 68

It was DIVA and some number involving an "8". Limo would explain why the car came back down the hill while we were working on the flat.

It was DIVA and some number involving an "8". Limo would explain why the car came back down the hill while we were working on the flat.





oops....:o;)

It may be worth pursuing if anyone else can confirm if it was DIVA 68

I agree, esp. if it will help keep careless drivers off the road and cyclists safer in the future. :o
I didn't witness the incident (or the car) but if anyone can confirm the details I can report it.

DivaLimo (http://www.divalimo.com/)
Corporate Headquarters
1670 N. Sycamore Ave.
Hollywood, CA 90028
1-800-427-DIVA

From their FAQs:
Who do I contact if I was unsatisfied with the service?
Call the Customer Service department to discuss the issue. We will document the issue, gather any additional information necessary, and quickly respond with a proposed solution.

Yeah, their proposed solution is a free ride up Latigo!

Sheldon


I agree, esp. if it will help keep careless drivers off the road and cyclists safer in the future. :o
I didn't witness the incident (or the car) but if anyone can confirm the details I can report it.

DivaLimo (http://www.divalimo.com/)
Corporate Headquarters
1670 N. Sycamore Ave.
Hollywood, CA 90028
1-800-427-DIVA

From their FAQs:
Who do I contact if I was unsatisfied with the service?
Call the Customer Service department to discuss the issue. We will document the issue, gather any additional information necessary, and quickly respond with a proposed solution.

I agree, esp. if it will help keep careless drivers off the road and cyclists safer in the future. :o
I didn't witness the incident (or the car) but if anyone can confirm the details I can report it.

DivaLimo (http://www.divalimo.com/)
Corporate Headquarters
1670 N. Sycamore Ave.
Hollywood, CA 90028
1-800-427-DIVA

From their FAQs:
Who do I contact if I was unsatisfied with the service?
Call the Customer Service department to discuss the issue. We will document the issue, gather any additional information necessary, and quickly respond with a proposed solution.


I will call them (thanks for the fact finding)

MY FINAL POST TO THIS INCREDIBLY-LONG THREAD:


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January 18, 2008

Rover Rescue/LACBC
Address


Dear XXXX,

Last week, members of BikeForums.net (So. California) converged in Malibu for a ride through the Santa Monica Mountains. This was not an unusual occurrence. Ride organizers (including myself) have planned rides before from San Diego to Santa Barbara. However, since ride organization takes more than a little time and effort, last month I decided to offer up a challenge to BikeForum riders: Let’s do a ride for charity.
The response was overwhelmingly positive. BikeForum members voted on the charities of their choice, and I am happy to say that yours was one of the two organizations selected.
On January 12, 2008, I and almost 60 cyclists took off for a 50-mile ride up Latigo Canyon Road. With the indispensible help of my ride leader and sweepers (Steve H., Greg O., Herb M. and Jim T.), the ride was a rousing success. With about 5000 feet of elevation gain, it was a challenging course for most of the group and a first-time experience for many. Not only did the riders have a great time and contribute to the donation box, but many others who could not ride still sent in money.
Enclosed is our donation of ($950.00/$847.00). I know it will be put to great use. We all wish you the best of luck in your worthy cause.

Sincerely,

Joy A.
and the rest of BikeForums.net (So. Calif)

*********************************************

Thanks to everyone who made it happen, esp. Herb, Steve, Greg and Jim. BF members are a naturally supportive bunch, but I'd also like to give additional thanks to two unsung guys: Phil (Extort) and Mark (Efficiency). On numerous BF rides (not just this one) I always see you guys at the back, assisting with flats, pacing slower riders and generally being welcoming to newcomers – when you're not splitting lanes at 20mph, of course. Your help hasn't gone unnoticed!

And thanks to everyone who couldn't ride but donated anyway, to Luwin for the $20 gift certificates, the guys who brought extra water, and all the additional offers to help. You are an awesome bunch of people I am proud to call friends.

Total amount raised: $1797.00
If you would like to know more about the two organizations or make additional donations, please contact them directly:
Rover Rescue (http://www.roverrescue.com/)
Los Angeles Co. Bicycle Coalition (http://labike.org/).

This chapter is now closed... See you at the next ride!!!! :)

Good job Joy.

:beer: :)

Thanks again Joy, for putting this together and making it happen.

it was a great ride for a great cause, I'm happy I was part of it. Thanks Joy so when's the next one:D

That's really cool that you set this all up and made a difference in your community....most of us (me too) just talk about it.


Good job girl!

This was such a cool ride. :)