roadrunner2012

I vote for 32Shea. No way you can watch a bike at Bianco, let alone park, and as good as it is, I'll take the happy hour deal at Humble Pie any day if I want a decent pizza and good beer.

32Shea looks real good, and good Yelp reviews. I have never been there, but know the area. Tons of parking, and only about 2 blocks off good, safe biking. Seems central enough to most of the possible participants.

cbresciani

I live about a mile from 32 Shea so if there needs to be any pre ride adjustments I have tools!

KvltBryce

Looks like we are decided on the restaurant then! Now it just looks like we need to pin down a day, time and route.

My vote is for a weekend, whatever day it may be. It will most likely be the easiest for all of the AZ members (myself included).
Hmm... still waiting for RFC & Lewis_Moon to chime in too...

ftwelder

I lived in Mesa for while in the early 90's near Power and McKellips. I sure miss the Arizona winters.

I think if I was there right now, I would just lay down in the sand and soak up some warmth. (if it's not warm now, don't ruin it for me)

also riding for more than two miles before hitting a hill or climbing for more than 20 mins before a decent.

well, I never get a flat riding in Vermont.

Drillium Dude 

I'm still visiting the great state of Texas and will be back in Phoenix either the 5th or the 6th. If we want to do this on the weekend, Sunday would be the earliest I could attend

DD

cbresciani

Sunday works for me. We could meet up at 32 Shea around 10:30 ride for a couple of hours then eat lunch around 1ish.

roadrunner2012

I can do Sunday @ 10.30.

jamesj

Thanx for the invite guys, but I have been sick for the last month and can't seem to shake this darn cough...

Spent the whole holidays coughing.

- james

roadrunner2012

Who hasn't been?

Saguaro

I've been surprisingly healthy, despite the exposure to untold amounts of germs carried home by my kids from school every day. Knock on wood....

Saguaro

I could do the ride on Sunday, January 6 at 10:30 also. But I prefer the alternate date proposed by the OP (Saturday, January 12). It also might give DD a little space to travel back to AZ in time for the ride without being rushed. Of course, there's no rule that says we can't do more than one group ride!

cbresciani

Two group rides... sounds awesome!

KvltBryce

This weekend and the next both look to be partly cloudy in the low to mid 70's in PHX. Both seem like good riding weather, better start prepping :O

I think the 12th would be ideal for me as well, but like I said. I can do either.

WNG

My Bianchi isn't ready and won't appear to be by the 6th. Awaiting vital parts. So, I'll be dependent on DD's Colnago Super. What Jeff decides is +1 for me.

Drillium Dude 

Well, for me now it's looking like the 12th will be my first opportunity; we won't be leaving Austin/Round Rock until Saturday at mid-day, so I won't get back to Phoenix in time for Sunday the 6th Not that that is a bad thing as I've been having a blast visiting my sis, my brother-in-law, niece and nephews - and one old flame DD

cbresciani

Well the 12th with DD it is, and whomever else wants to join in the fun. I will be riding this weekend as well, either Saturday or Sunday. If anyone is interested let me know, not sure it will be C&V though.

WNG

cbresciani:

I'm going to try to have something ride-able, if not complete as desired, by Sunday. I must put some miles back into my legs and lungs. I may PM you this weekend!

Saguaro

I suggest we nail this thing down, here and now:

C&V Southern Arizona Group Ride
Date: Saturday, January 12, 2013
Time: 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Start Location: 32 Shea (restaurant)
Finish Location: 32 Shea (restaurant)
Route: TBD
Notes: Post ride lunch at 32 Shea

Re: this weekend, I'd like to do a ride also. Of couse, this will be a non-sanctioned C&V ride but I'll be riding the old Nishiki (only bike I own)!
Sunday is looking the warmest of the weekend days. I'd like to do something longish, 75 miles or so. Maybe link my loop route with your PV route. And, there's always the possibility of South Mountain, the Arizona Canal Trail, or a ride out to Carefree and back via Cave Creek. Open to suggestions.

cbresciani

Sounds good WNG, I haven't been riding in about 4 weeks and I'm going crazy. Not sure about 75 miles though Saguaro.

Saguaro

I hear you! Actually, 50 miles is a more realistic goal for me at this point. Eventually, I'd like to get up to 75 and then 100 miles in a day. I'll get there though, one ride at a time.

cbresciani

This Sunday would work, I've got to do a 9 mile run on Saturday so I will be doing an easy ride on Sunday.

roadrunner2012

My cold seems to have turned more flu-like. I don't know about this weekend, but I should be better by next.

Drillium Dude 

This works for me DD

KvltBryce

+1

irvri

+1 for Saturday, January 12, 2013

Also down for this weekend too.