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Old 03-10-10, 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by loopybunny
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.
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Originally Posted by JoelS
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!
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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
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Originally Posted by JoelS
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.
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Didn't tprevost say we'd have SAG? You could use that to store clothes as it warms up.
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Old 03-11-10, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by JoelS
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!
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Starting to become concerned about wind. It's supposed to be windy on Saturday. Wind sucks!
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Originally Posted by loopybunny
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!
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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.
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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...
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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....
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Old 03-12-10, 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by tprevost
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!
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Yeah! See you tomorrow then!
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One more for the ride! I see you all there.
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Excellent Jason! Be good to see you again.
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Thanks for coming! I enjoyed the ride and it was great to ride with new folks. Hope ya'll enjoyed it.
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Originally Posted by JoelS
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

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
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Anyone take pictures?
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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.
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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.)






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.
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