Wine Country Century
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Wine Country Century
A NorCal BF Favorite - May 1st
98% sold out already!
52 spots left out of 2500 field limit.
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98% sold out already!
52 spots left out of 2500 field limit.
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I hope it doesn't rain like it did last year. That was brutal.
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Just signed up for the double metric. There goes my goal of not going for mileage this year, just variety.
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Phew, I'm in, thanks Scott. I had no idea this would sell out so fast. Signed up for the double metric, rain or shine.
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And its gone!!!
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¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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I'm so much better prepared for rain this year than last. But, I've done 3 centuries so far in 2010 and I've made a resolution to not pay for non-doubles/DR.
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Still not understanding the appeal of riding in the rain. Sure you grow chest hair, but you'll just need to shave it off later anyway. Y'all are hardcore.
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Have you ever played in water? in the rain? jumped in the puddle? and enjoyed yourself?
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C'mon Jack, where are yer stones, man?
Of course, it is always possible to have an excess of stonage.
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Wheres my snuggie?
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Aside from the riding it was actually a nice weekend.
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i'm ok riding in the threat of rain. just not when it's ominous threat of rain and cold.
come to think of it, i did make a 3-mile loop with wife yesterday and it rained the minute we left our driveway. i caught myself saying: "hey, this isn't too bad. what's with all that whiny sounds i made before?"
come to think of it, i did make a 3-mile loop with wife yesterday and it rained the minute we left our driveway. i caught myself saying: "hey, this isn't too bad. what's with all that whiny sounds i made before?"
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i'm ok riding in the threat of rain. just not when it's ominous threat of rain and cold.
come to think of it, i did make a 3-mile loop with wife yesterday and it rained the minute we left our driveway. i caught myself saying: "hey, this isn't too bad. what's with all that whiny sounds i made before?"
come to think of it, i did make a 3-mile loop with wife yesterday and it rained the minute we left our driveway. i caught myself saying: "hey, this isn't too bad. what's with all that whiny sounds i made before?"
They key is to have the proper clothing to keep your upper body warm. My jacket is only water resistant (not waterproof) but very breathable and with a good windproof front panel so I was always very comfortable even going down Diablo. The other key point to protect, in my opinion, are the feet. Keeping them dry and warm makes a huge difference.
May be it's me only but I think breathing is a lot easier when it's wet, like if there's more oxygen in the air. It's something I first experienced while running in College, I was always doing better when it was raining.
Anyway Diablo was beautiful yesterday morning. I was almost alone and probably saw more worms crossing the road than I saw bikes. And only 4 or 5 cars. Perfect day on the mountain. Still a strange feeling at the Junction, nobody there not even a ranger.
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Well, I missed the reg...I know this is a long shot, but if anyone cannot make it, I will 'happily' buy your spot!
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Really wanted to go again this year... the rain didn't scare me away... but i have to take my mother to the airport that day. By the time i get back it would be too late to start. =( needless to say i already asked her to change her ticket, she said no.
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Kidding, of course. That's some unfortunate timing. Oh well, next year!
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Bump - so who's actually doing this? Hoping I made my sacrifice to the rain gods at Primavera and that I'll be treated to a dry WCC.
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