Northern California - Sunday Flat, easy ride?

Weather looks outstanding for Sunday. And since I'm limited to flats and easy pace due to recvent surgery, I thought it might be fun to get together for an easy, laid back style ride. I'm thinking 30-60 miles, maybe in the delta area. I'll have to see what I can dig up for routes. Also, I'm open to suggestions for a route.

Rolling pace around 15.

Anyone interested?

I have no idea how I would pull it off but I may be interested in a 30 miler... I could probably hold 15 on the flats for that mileage.... if you did a longer route, I'd just need to have a shortcut or early turnaround ...

Bummer... might be a little fast for me to keep up at that distance.

I was going to suggest checking out the Delta "Century" routes (I found them on Map My Ride), but they're either longer or shorter. Also, I think the metric and regular century include a ferry crossing. Maybe the Giro d'Vino routes.

Bummer... might be a little fast for me to keep up at that distance.

I was going to suggest checking out the Delta "Century" routes (I found them on Map My Ride), but they're either longer or shorter. Also, I think the metric and regular century include a ferry crossing. Maybe the Giro d'Vino routes.

This will be a "laid back" ride. That means no one gets dropped/left behind. Come along! I think I have a 50 mile route in the Delta. I'll check tomorrow. It includes a ferry ride :-). Roads are pretty lightly traveled too.

I'll consider it. The weather is supposed to be nice down here on Sunday, I assume the same goes for a bit up north. Really hoping the wind goes away though because either way, I need to ride. I'm getting twitchy just thinking about it.

What time are you thinking about starting?

Around 9. That'll give it a little time to warm up. If I remember right, the route I have is about 54 miles and goes from Clarksburg to Rio Linda and back. I recall a doughnut shop or something in Rio Linda that we stopped at last time for lunch. I'll see if I can turn it up tomorrow.

A friend of mine is sending me some other routes in that area. So there will be a few options. I'll post 'em up tomorrow.

I'll decide whether I can go hopefully tomorrow... I'll still probably need to keep my ride around 30 but it sure would be nice to meet you! Maybe VMC can ride 1/2 and I'll ride 1/2 (Kids w/us this weekend so only 1 adult can ride at a time :p

Loopy Bunny... these guys are always too fast for me... I figure with Joel on the mend, this might be my one chance... you should go too!!! :thumb:

Ha! I know what you mean about the kids. My wife and I take turns too. She rides on Sat and I generally get Sunday. This Sunday will only be about 3 1/2 weeks out from my operation. And I've had about a month off before last Friday. I'm definitely way down in the fitness department. And I really want to get away from the bike trail. I'm stuck on that during the week, so I'm looking forward to some other scenery!

Whatever ride we come up with, I'm sure we can find a shorter option for you.

I'll decide whether I can go hopefully tomorrow... I'll still probably need to keep my ride around 30 but it sure would be nice to meet you! Maybe VMC can ride 1/2 and I'll ride 1/2 (Kids w/us this weekend so only 1 adult can ride at a time :p

Loopy Bunny... these guys are always too fast for me... I figure with Joel on the mend, this might be my one chance... you should go too!!! :thumb:

Are you planning on going? I think I want to. Never gone 50 miles so I'm not sure I can, but if it's an out and back perhaps if you're doing only 30, I can head back with you if I'm not feeling it. However, I like the idea of having people with me if I'm attempting longer than 30 miles.


Around 9. That'll give it a little time to warm up. If I remember right, the route I have is about 54 miles and goes from Clarksburg to Rio Linda and back. I recall a doughnut shop or something in Rio Linda that we stopped at last time for lunch. I'll see if I can turn it up tomorrow.

A friend of mine is sending me some other routes in that area. So there will be a few options. I'll post 'em up tomorrow.

You mean Rio Vista, right?

You mean Rio Vista, right?

Yeah, I do. I've only lived in the area about 6 years. Still clueless about the geography.

Are you planning on going? I think I want to. Never gone 50 miles so I'm not sure I can, but if it's an out and back perhaps if you're doing only 30, I can head back with you if I'm not feeling it. However, I like the idea of having people with me if I'm attempting longer than 30 miles.

Yes, I'm planning to go... VMC will sag and/or switch out w/me if its too long for me... we can bring the extra rack in case you'd like a SAG as well :thumb:

So Joel, I will need easy directions to the start as we aren't from around there and I have no idea where I'm going :p

Yes, I'm planning to go... VMC will sag and/or switch out w/me if its too long for me... we can bring the extra rack in case you'd like a SAG as well :thumb:

So Joel, I will need easy directions to the start as we aren't from around there and I have no idea where I'm going :p

Once we come up with a route, directions will be easy.

My wife talked me into doing the Shamrock'n half marathon which is this Sunday... Bummer. Good thing is, I plan to never run again (rainy Januarys always make me go to the darkside) and Sunday and it's DST!!! Bring it on!

Oh, and look at the "what did you buy" thread to see all of the stuff I am looking forward to breaking-in... Yowza!

Have fun y'all.

Here are 2 different options for the Delta. I have no preference. The first link is a little shorter than the 2nd, and is more of a loop with less backtracking.

http://ridewithgps.com/routes/40035
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/40044

I vote for the shorter route, but it doesn't really matter since I'll have a SAG :p

My wife talked me into doing the Shamrock'n half marathon which is this Sunday... Bummer. Good thing is, I plan to never run again (rainy Januarys always make me go to the darkside) and Sunday and it's DST!!! Bring it on!

Oh, and look at the "what did you buy" thread to see all of the stuff I am looking forward to breaking-in... Yowza!

Have fun y'all.

Get some drinks and brunch after the marathon down at de Vere's: www.deverespub.com/events_calendar.php :)

Here are 2 different options for the Delta. I have no preference. The first link is a little shorter than the 2nd, and is more of a loop with less backtracking.

http://ridewithgps.com/routes/40035
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/40044

I think I like the look of the first one better. I don't think that elevation is accurate though.

These roads are decent enough?

I think I like the look of the first one better. I don't think that elevation is accurate though.

These roads are decent enough?

They're generally ok, though not great. First one it is. We'll meet at that school parking lot at 9. Looking forward to it! Now I need to print a cue sheet and figure out directions.

Directions to ride start from Sac.
5 S
Exit 504, Hood Franklin Rd 14.2 mi
L on Hood Franklin Rd
School on Left, 1.2 mi.

Franklin Elem School

still 9am?

still 9am?

Yup. See ya then! I figure we should be done around noon, 12:30 or so.

I'm counting on you NOT to kill me! :p

I'm counting on you NOT to kill me! :p

I'll do my best! I'll be counting on you to let me know if the pace is too high.

I'm counting on you NOT to kill me! :p

Agreed!

That is if I can manage to get my butt out of bed and up there by 9 am. I'm cold just thinking about it.

I'll do my best! I'll be counting on you to let me know if the pace is too high.

If I turn purple, you're going too fast k? :lol:

Agreed!

That is if I can manage to get my butt out of bed and up there by 9 am. I'm cold just thinking about it.

you'd better show up! Otherwise I'm gonna think you're a figment of our imagination! :innocent:

Agreed!

That is if I can manage to get my butt out of bed and up there by 9 am. I'm cold just thinking about it.

The forecast is calling for 68 and sun! It'll be a beautiful day. But don't forget the time change.

Oh, bring some snacks and enough water. I've not ridden this route and don't know what's available for food/water/etc.

The forecast is calling for 68 and sun! It'll be a beautiful day. But don't forget the time change.

Oh, bring some snacks and enough water. I've not ridden this route and don't know what's available for food/water/etc.

Ooooh.... glad you reminded me of the time change.... mapquest says it'll take me an hour and 20ish minutes to get up there so all is good!

I lived in Elk Grove for 12 years, although I never biked around the city. The start point is very close to my old house, haha. Franklin High School should have some water fountains around at the minimum, I don't think their bathrooms will be open though, as most schools are like that during the weekend. Can always call and find out: (916) 714-8150

The forecast is calling for 68 and sun! It'll be a beautiful day. But don't forget the time change.

Oh, bring some snacks and enough water. I've not ridden this route and don't know what's available for food/water/etc.

But it won't be 68 at 9 am! Hard to plan for a ride this long because I'll be cold in the morning but will be too warm later if I wear too much. Not used to that.

Thanks for the reminder about the time change. I'll make sure I get to bed early. It's an hour drive.

Didn't tprevost say we'd have SAG? You could use that to store clothes as it warms up.

Didn't tprevost say we'd have SAG? You could use that to store clothes as it warms up.

yes, we'll have a SAG... we'll put the extra rack on the car so we can get everyone back to the start if we need to 8-).... of course, whoever SAGS has to sit in the back and watch movies w//my kiddos ... hee hee hee!

Starting to become concerned about wind. It's supposed to be windy on Saturday. Wind sucks!

Starting to become concerned about wind. It's supposed to be windy on Saturday. Wind sucks!

You can never get everything perfect! Just come and ride, it'll be nice to meet some new people!

I think it'll be ok. It's supposed to rain tomorrow, so a bit of breeze on Saturday wouldn't be odd. Sunday should be better.

I can't speak for Chris but I'm out -- showing property all day and (I hope) writing a couple offers.

So no tandems on this ride, unless someone else steps up...

I can't speak for Chris but I'm out -- showing property all day and (I hope) writing a couple offers.

So no tandems on this ride, unless someone else steps up...

Things picking up for you? December & January sucked, February was better, March so far even better....

You can never get everything perfect! Just come and ride, it'll be nice to meet some new people!

Oh, I'm definitely still planning on coming. This is the best way to attempt this distance... with people. I usually ride alone and I'm very worried about being stranded. Don't have that concern for this ride.

I'm excited!

Yeah! See you tomorrow then!

One more for the ride! I see you all there.

Excellent Jason! Be good to see you again.

Thanks for coming! I enjoyed the ride and it was great to ride with new folks. Hope ya'll enjoyed it.

Thanks for coming! I enjoyed the ride and it was great to ride with new folks. Hope ya'll enjoyed it.

Thanks everyone for the great ride!!! It was great to meet new people and I had a good ride so life is good :thumb:

Great route too, thank you to Joel who found it!!! ;)

Most of all thank you to the great SAG driver (VMC) who made sure I didn't get left on the road somewhere :love:

Anyone take pictures?

Anyone take pictures?
Of course not! Dauphin took one in the parking lot after we were done. Hopefully he'll post it up soon. If it ends up on his Facebook page, I'll grab it.

Here's the group, post ride. L-R Dauphin, JoelS, loopybunny, SpamnRice, tprevost, VMC

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No riders, but some bikes! (And a random shot of the river from the market parking lot.)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v724/cakesniffer/pi%20day%20delta%20ride/Photo_031410_001.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v724/cakesniffer/pi%20day%20delta%20ride/Photo_031410_002.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v724/cakesniffer/pi%20day%20delta%20ride/Photo_031410_003.jpg

Great to meet everyone even if I did get my butt kicked. Legs were totally not feeling it after about 25 miles. Guess that's my punishment for not riding for 2 weeks.