Northern California - It's DST for Pete's Sake ride

Anyone up for the ride on 3/13 in Marin?

Somewhat mellow pace out to Nicasio and Pt. Reyes?
It's the day before Daylight Saving Time (http://www.nist.gov/public_affairs/faqs/qdaylite.htm) so it'll be an un-official kickoff for many people's cycling season.

Here's the route. It's mostly out-and-back with a loop up around Pt. Reyes (80 miles).
(Thanks for the route resources Velogirls)
http://www.velogirls.com/resources/routedocs/nicasio_trainingrideV2.pdf

*a lot of the way out (and back) is via small town side roads (Larkspur,Fairfax,San Anselmo) so the pace will be considerably slower due to stop lights and signs.

* depending on the timing and the group, we could opt to turn-around at Nicasio which would shorten the ride to about 62 miles.

Meet: Sports Basement, Chrissy Field (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=37.803087,-122.45872&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=51.887315,63.369141&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=17&iwloc=near)
Rollout: 8:45am


Who's in:
blastradius
7bmwm3gtr (maybe)
ccorlew
mylilpony
robocheme
todman007
ahmose
x136
pohlf
bigbossman
brentley

Some new people to meet; this should be fun.

Cool! Is there a website for the event?

Cool! Is there a website for the event?
This is the web site for the event! And I THINK I'm in.

I'm in. how about a map, please?

Damn, it's the same weekend I am on-call, I think. Oh phooey.

Damn, it's the same weekend I am on-call, I think. Oh phooey.
Bring your pager and call a cab. This is the DST for Pete's Sake, darnit!

OK, pencil me in. Has the main man confirmed his availability?

Damn, it's the same weekend I am on-call, I think. Oh phooey.


Bring your pager and call a cab. This is the DST for Pete's Sake, darnit!

Come on Ron, you can borrow my cellular data card. Or maybe you can switch on-call weeks with someone.

Pete, can you make 3/13?

Pencil me in, will see how I feel...

I'm really going to try and make it...I have to try to get out and test the legs. I'm the most out of shape that I can remember being. Sounds like a great time.

Pete, just go slow with me.

Yes, mellow! If we don't want to head all the way out to Pt. Reyes. We can just do the S.P.Taylor park cut-off like last time with the VeloGirls Northern Exposure ride.

I think this sounds awesome. Count me in (pending any last minute work conflicts).

Dang! I'm out of town that weekend :(

Can I meet you guys at Mike's Cyclery in Sausalito?

Can I meet you guys at Mike's Cyclery in Sausalito?

Of course.

Can I meet you guys at Mike's Cyclery in Sausalito?


Of course.

Without knowing the route, will this be affected by the closure of East Rd as part of Project Headlands work?

http://www.projectheadlands.gov/closuresanddelaysbikes.htm

Without knowing the route, will this be affected by the closure of East Rd as part of Project Headlands work?

http://www.projectheadlands.gov/closuresanddelaysbikes.htm

No, the folks from San Francisco will be taking Alexander Ave. into Sausalito.

This is pretty close to the route with a Sausalito start point.

http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ca/sausalito/311126703357828487

Maybe in. Depends on where I'm at on distance (been doing shorter dirt rides than longer road rides lately). If weather is good, I'll probably join you and peal off early, especially since I'll have the extra miles from SOMA.

If RoboCheme's map is accurate (minus the portion starting at Sports Basement), I'm on the fence. Were there more climbing or no promise of a mellow pace, I'd definitely be out. But this seems possibly almost doable in my present not-riding-much state.

If RoboCheme's map is accurate (minus the portion starting at Sports Basement), I'm on the fence. Were there more climbing or no promise of a mellow pace, I'd definitely be out. But this seems possibly almost doable in my present not-riding-much state.

What - you actually believe them?

:)

What - you actually believe them?

:)Only as far as I can throw them.

Only as far as I can throw them.

I just entered the route in Bikely and saw the elevation profile.
I predict pain. Lots of it. :D

What - you actually believe them?

:)


Only as far as I can throw them.

Them?

Them?All y'all fast folk. :P

A ride in honor of Pete? After his incessant ringing of that damn cowbell at me as I was struggling/dying on Hamilton a little over a year ago? No way, Jose.

Actually, I'm getting married that day, so I kind of doubt I can be there.

No, really. I'm getting married that day. I'm out, if for no other reason than she's better looking than any o' youse.

Photos or it isn't going to happen.
And congratulations!

so I kind of doubt I can be there.Sorry to hear it.


Actually, I'm getting married that day,Sorry to hear it.

Kidding! Congratulations. There will be a For Pete's Sake/Little Richie's All Growed Up Ride in your hono(u)r!

A ride in honor of Pete? After his incessant ringing of that damn cowbell at me as I was struggling/dying on Hamilton a little over a year ago? No way, Jose.

Actually, I'm getting married that day, so I kind of doubt I can be there.

No, really. I'm getting married that day. I'm out, if for no other reason than she's better looking than any o' youse.

So at the present moment...YOu're living in SIN!

So at the present moment...YOu're living in SIN!

He should have to ride....
Mt. Diablo!!!!

Them?

Yeah - you know, them

http://lumiere.ens.fr/~alphapsy/blog/images/21701757_them_lg.jpg

No, really. I'm getting married that day. I'm out, if for no other reason than she's better looking than any o' youse.

That is clearly true, but I'm pretty sure she's not as flamboyant as some of us!

And sincerely Rich... Congratulations to you and your lovely bride to be! :love: She is clearly a major upgrade in class from the usual suspects I see you hanging around with.

No, really. I'm getting married that day. I'm out, if for no other reason than she's better looking than any o' youse.

Congratulations Rich. We'll come over for cake after the ride.

If RoboCheme's map is accurate (minus the portion starting at Sports Basement), I'm on the fence. Were there more climbing or no promise of a mellow pace, I'd definitely be out. But this seems possibly almost doable in my present not-riding-much state.

Come on out Alex. you'll love it.

Yeah - you know, them

http://lumiere.ens.fr/~alphapsy/blog/images/21701757_them_lg.jpg

Crouching, well dressed ladies are the worst - I'd have to concur.

Actually, I'm getting married that day, so I kind of doubt I can be there.


Congratulations, Rich - all the best to you and your bride-to-be.

A ride in honor of Pete? After his incessant ringing of that damn cowbell at me as I was struggling/dying on Hamilton a little over a year ago? No way, Jose.

Actually, I'm getting married that day, so I kind of doubt I can be there.

No, really. I'm getting married that day. I'm out, if for no other reason than she's better looking than any o' youse.

Congratulations, Rich!! My wedding present to you is that tube that I borrowed from you last year.

Is there an actual start time yet? I'm trying to figure out if I can BART in, or if i need to drive.

I just entered the route in Bikely and saw the elevation profile.
I predict pain. Lots of it. :D

In Marin, there are two ~500 ft hills. I'd guess that the total ascent will be around 2500.

Here's the actual route that I was thinking of. 2800ft of climbing is not much climbing.
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ca/san-francisco/479125364638339682

Is there an actual start time yet? I'm trying to figure out if I can BART in, or if i need to drive.

4:00 p.m.




Oh, you meant the ride. That I don't know. :p

But seriously, thanks for all the good wishes on my impending nuptuals. And I'm sure I speak for all of us when I say: I am definitely getting the better of this deal. :thumb:

Is there an actual start time yet? I'm trying to figure out if I can BART in, or if i need to drive.

How about 8am meet at Sports Basement and roll at 8:15? I'm open to suggestions for other times. Pete?

4:00 p.m.


Is that an invite to the wedding, the reception, or the consummation? :eek:

8am at Sports Basement sounds perfect.

Here's the actual route that I was thinking of. 2800ft of climbing is not much climbing.
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ca/san-francisco/479125364638339682

I was pleased to see that the Velogirls route returned to Pt Reyes road via Platform Bridge Rd. I thought that the road surface on Sir Francis Drake rd. back to San Geronimo was crap, it was narrow and there were a lot of cars.

I was pleased to see that the Velogirls route returned to Pt Reyes road via Platform Bridge Rd. I thought that the road surface on Sir Francis Drake rd. back to San Geronimo was crap, it was narrow and there were a lot of cars.

We can do either. I don't know the roads out that way 100% so I relied on others who do know the way.

We can do either. I don't know the roads out that way 100% so I relied on others who do know the way.

OK, I took Sir Francis Drake back to San Geronimo for the first and last time last year.

Is that an invite to the wedding, the reception, or the consummation? :eek:

Sorry, but I have nothing to wear for the wedding, would be stuffed from the post-ride chow-fest, and Rich already promised me the video, anyway. Congrats, bud!

Henry - I'm keeping on eye on this ride, but can't commit, schedule-wise. I would be a "third" or "half" distance guy, I'm guessing. And that's if I actually get a little riding in before then..

There I go again - whine, whine, whine..