Anyone riding the Solvang century this weekend?
03-09-15, 07:56 PM
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Anyone riding the Solvang century this weekend?
just like the title says, I am riding my '81 Bianchi limited in the Solvang century this weekend… And just wondering if anyone else is going to be there.
03-09-15, 08:56 PM
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Sorry to miss (again). Significant other is returning from yet another week away-Dublin this time-and I've been on the road way too much to even think about a century at this point in the year. Should be great Wx and excellent scenery with the recent, though insufficient, rain.
03-10-15, 06:48 AM
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Yeah, the forecast says the weather is gonna be beautiful...a high of 85*. I have never ridden it and am looking forward to it.
03-11-15, 01:54 PM
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Any thoughts on start time?
03-11-15, 05:17 PM
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I think this weekend is the century and next weekend is the double. I need a new 1" headset on my vintage but I'll be riding an Orange Voodoo on the double.
03-11-15, 08:32 PM
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Yep...double is NEXT weekend (21st). Metric and regular is this weekend. I'll be keeping an eye out for some other steel rides.
03-11-15, 08:46 PM
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If it is 85, that would be a welcome change from the usual 50's and maybe 60's and 70 miles of headwind......
03-11-15, 09:04 PM
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I just checked the forecast...low of 56 high of 86. So I hope it's a good day.
03-11-15, 11:41 PM
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A couple of friends pay for my entry and this will be my second time after 20 years. I am just dreading that last hill after my legs are broken and hungry. Taking my Carbon Ridley and a 25 large cog
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Wish that I could! Will be in Virginia this weekend....
Have fun!
Have fun!
03-13-15, 09:06 PM
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Well, I finally got here (forgot how FAR Solvang is) and now it's hurry up and wait to register. A lot of nice people. The weather should be great. Don't know if I'm ready for it...but ready or not...
03-14-15, 08:19 PM
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Done. It was a GORGEOUS day, beautiful sights, some nice people (some a-hats). I finished in 7 hours 9 minutes. Tired. Enjoying some beers with a good friend.
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