Nov. 4th Solvang Prelude
09-29-06, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Kar3368
I am getting my dream bike!!!A custom project one Trek Madone SL 5.2!
The paint scheme is a secret until I get it and post pictures, I should have
it by the end of October!
Karen
The paint scheme is a secret until I get it and post pictures, I should have
it by the end of October!
Karen
09-29-06, 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by tprevost
oh my goodness Injured... its only a couple of hours... am I gonna have to come get you???
Maybe.
Couple hours? I mapquested it, it said it was like 4 hours, is that not true?
09-29-06, 11:24 PM
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4 hours sounds about right. Took my 6 hours to drive to San Jose from San Fernando Valley, and Solvang is about 2.5 for me.
Should I make this a goal since I have been off the bike for almost 2 weeks with an injury? Work back up to 50 mile rides by then? Hoping to get the bike repaired by Tues, and the shoulder is sore but I can still support myself on the handlebars.
Should I make this a goal since I have been off the bike for almost 2 weeks with an injury? Work back up to 50 mile rides by then? Hoping to get the bike repaired by Tues, and the shoulder is sore but I can still support myself on the handlebars.
09-30-06, 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by injured
Maybe.
Couple hours? I mapquested it, it said it was like 4 hours, is that not true?
Couple hours? I mapquested it, it said it was like 4 hours, is that not true?
yeah, that's probably right... but you are such a driving wimp!
09-30-06, 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by tprevost
yeah, that's probably right... but you are such a driving wimp!
09-30-06, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by tprevost
Okay, I'm in... dh is gonna kill me though 
we will have so much fun
09-30-06, 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Kar3368
YEAH TRAC!!! I am sooo looking forward to riding with you again! Kim is riding this one too,
we will have so much fun
we will have so much fun
You are so funny! As IF I could keep up w/you two monsterettes! (like my new word?) However, it will be really great to see you both!
I still haven't told DH so there is a remote possibility that I'll have to cancel at the last minute, but hopefully not! I've got 5 rides in a row though starting 10/15 so he's gonna be on the grumpy side about then
Guess I'd better be really tolerant of the golf stuff huh? I can't wait to see your new bike! I'm so happy for you! You know, it was inevitable ... as soon as you got hooked on the road stuff ya know
t~
09-30-06, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by merider1
I'll be glaring at you the first time I meet you - please don't take it personally. It's just the "green eyed monster" poking his head out!
But I still am jealous about the bike.
09-30-06, 09:34 PM
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I'm seriously considering this one now. I met a guy today who was riding his first century (strong rider and very nice). He was talking about it. I also met Scootcore (Bill) and his friend (yippee - I met more BFers!) who expressed some interest (as well as a couple of my biking buddies). Small world, but it turns out Scootcore knows the "first century" guy. It always amazes me - the whole "six degrees of separation" thing!
09-30-06, 10:00 PM
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just an fyi... since the description called the metric challenging, I e-mailed them and asked for elevation info...
3000+/- on the metric with no hills exceeding 800 feet in gain..
just in case you're interested
3000+/- on the metric with no hills exceeding 800 feet in gain..
just in case you're interested
09-30-06, 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by tprevost
just an fyi... since the description called the metric challenging, I e-mailed them and asked for elevation info...
3000+/- on the metric with no hills exceeding 800 feet in gain..
3000+/- on the metric with no hills exceeding 800 feet in gain..
10-01-06, 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by urbanknight
Yeah, I did that route when I was 12 and at the time had not done any ride over 30 miles. There are some climbs, but they're short and sweet, and the scenery and the crowd keep your mind off the distance.
based on what most of the SoCal peeps do on a regular basis, this ride is flat t!
10-01-06, 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by tprevost
You are so funny! As IF I could keep up w/you two monsterettes! (like my new word?) However, it will be really great to see you both!
I still haven't told DH so there is a remote possibility that I'll have to cancel at the last minute, but hopefully not! I've got 5 rides in a row though starting 10/15 so he's gonna be on the grumpy side about then Guess I'd better be really tolerant of the golf stuff huh?
I can't wait to see your new bike! I'm so happy for you! You know, it was inevitable ... as soon as you got hooked on the road stuff ya know
t~
I still haven't told DH so there is a remote possibility that I'll have to cancel at the last minute, but hopefully not! I've got 5 rides in a row though starting 10/15 so he's gonna be on the grumpy side about then
Guess I'd better be really tolerant of the golf stuff huh? I can't wait to see your new bike! I'm so happy for you! You know, it was inevitable ... as soon as you got hooked on the road stuff ya know
t~
No canceling Trac, if Im driving all that way you had better be there.
10-01-06, 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by injured
No canceling Trac, if Im driving all that way you had better be there.
I'll let DH know that I will be in grave danger if I have to cancel!.... Nah... you can tell him!
Actually, I'm gonna talk to him about the 5 weeks worth of rides I've got lined up
and see if I can offset them somehow (minds outa the gutter please... of course, yes, that'll probably be involved as well! ) with some golf trade off.... I'll be planning my attack while I'm traveling this week!Oh, and Injured... you'd better be there the night before if you want to actually see me... cause other than the 1/2 second you'll see the back of me as you zoom by, that'll be it!
Trac'
10-01-06, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by injured
No canceling Trac, if Im driving all that way you had better be there.
we've gotta work on you and your driving issues
... I even drove up to Healdsburg for a ride this year! Actually, if I could get away w/it, I'd actually do a few more rides up in the bay area
10-01-06, 10:17 AM
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you all forgot.... that's the same day as our BF inland empire ride that itits has been hard at work planning!
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Originally Posted by caligurl
you all forgot.... that's the same day as our BF inland empire ride that itits has been hard at work planning!
upcoming rides
upcoming rides
I know... that was the other issue... I think I'm gonna opt for Solvang though because at least there is some hope that someone will finish behind me
10-01-06, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by tprevost
I know... that was the other issue... I think I'm gonna opt for Solvang though because at least there is some hope that someone will finish behind me
Are you referring to me?
10-01-06, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by caligurl
you all forgot.... that's the same day as our BF inland empire ride that itits has been hard at work planning!
upcoming rides
upcoming rides
Seriously, (insert whine and sad-sack face) I love the Solvang Prelude. It is such a gorgeous ride! It also cost $$ too...hmmm. Maybe I will crash the BF Riverside ride - Ugh! Decisions, decisions... (So many miles, so little time...)
10-01-06, 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by merider1
I just checked that thread. Sorry. I may do the BF ride or Solvang. My thought is that I'm going to be riding with all of you the following weekend - so, if you decide you can't stand me on the 4th, it will be a very lonely campsite on the 10th for me. Seriously, (insert whine and sad-sack face) I love the Solvang Prelude. It is such a gorgeous ride! It also cost $$ too...hmmm. Maybe I will crash the BF Riverside ride - Ugh! Decisions, decisions...
(So many miles, so little time...)
Seriously, (insert whine and sad-sack face) I love the Solvang Prelude. It is such a gorgeous ride! It also cost $$ too...hmmm. Maybe I will crash the BF Riverside ride - Ugh! Decisions, decisions... (So many miles, so little time...)
Yes, but I will only be at one of the rides.
10-01-06, 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by injured
Are you referring to me?
are you drinking????
I'm a complete tortoise... so you'll be back and showered before I am half way done! t~
10-01-06, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by injured
Yes, but I will only be at one of the rides.
okay M.E. then its decided... you're doing Solvang
10-01-06, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by tprevost
are you drinking???? I'm a complete tortoise... so you'll be back and showered before I am half way done!
t~
I'm a complete tortoise... so you'll be back and showered before I am half way done! t~
Not yet, but that sounds good. Gonna run to Bev-Mo and get some beer.