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Old 10-20-06, 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by BigSean
what?
I said I ain't touching that one...not now or later. Well...maybe later.
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Old 10-20-06, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by merider1
I said I ain't touching that one...not now or later. Well...maybe later.
ya know ya want too, dont torture yourself.
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Old 10-21-06, 02:39 PM
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Ummm, about what speed are you guys planning on doing this in? I just did a 53 miler, flatter than Solvang, in 3:37 (rolling time only) and my legs feel like jell-o. Just want to make sure I won't be holding everybody up.
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Originally Posted by urbanknight
Ummm, about what speed are you guys planning on doing this in? I just did a 53 miler, flatter than Solvang, in 3:37 (rolling time only) and my legs feel like jell-o. Just want to make sure I won't be holding everybody up.

... just adding my .02... but M.E. was gonna wait for me and I'm a snail... so I'd say you probably shouldn't worry!
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Originally Posted by urbanknight
Ummm, about what speed are you guys planning on doing this in? I just did a 53 miler, flatter than Solvang, in 3:37 (rolling time only) and my legs feel like jell-o. Just want to make sure I won't be holding everybody up.
Im no speed demon, Ill ride with ya.
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Old 10-22-06, 12:30 AM
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ok glad to know it's perfectly acceptable to ride at a slower pace than when I was 12
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Watch the Sky for the Solvang Prelude

Riding in the Prelude this weekend? Better watch the forecast carefully because there's a possibility of rain. Here's two, usually accurate, weather links for the area:
https://www.crh.noaa.gov/forecasts/CA...3&city=Solvang
https://wwwa.accuweather.com/forecast...er=accuweather
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Old 10-30-06, 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by SYV Rider
Riding in the Prelude this weekend? Better watch the forecast carefully because there's a possibility of rain.
If it rains, I quit. And I don't care who reads this and shakes his/her head in utter disgust. I'm not willing to be rained on in those hills again. So it will be raincheck! Then I'll hit the wineries. Wait a minute...I'm carpooling. Bill? Urbanknight? You with me on this or do I have to twist both of your arms?
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Old 10-30-06, 10:13 PM
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I'm going to be riding the 50 miler this weekend and I was wondering if a group has been put together and where are you going to meet? I would like to meet and ride with some fellow BikeForum members. I'd like an excuse to wear my new BikeForums jersey. Can we set something up?
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Old 10-30-06, 10:15 PM
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Griz, I'll PM you my cell phone. Please just call me the morning of and I'll tell you where a few of us are anyway. However, if it rains...see my post below.
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Originally Posted by SYV Rider
Riding in the Prelude this weekend? Better watch the forecast carefully because there's a possibility of rain. Here's two, usually accurate, weather links for the area:
https://www.crh.noaa.gov/forecasts/CA...3&city=Solvang
https://wwwa.accuweather.com/forecast...er=accuweather

Ill keep an eye on that, but right now it doesnt look so bad. If its gonna rain though Ill bail.
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Originally Posted by BigSean
Ill keep an eye on that, but right now it doesnt look so bad. If its gonna rain though Ill bail.
Don't bail, silly...go, start to ride and then quit. Then you can get caught up on the wine tasting festivities you've always wanted to do in and around Solvang.
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I probably won't ride in the rain either. My carpool plans are tentative because the inlaws and wife might come with. It's ok, I like them.
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Old 10-30-06, 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by merider1
Don't bail, silly...go, start to ride and then quit. Then you can get caught up on the wine tasting festivities you've always wanted to do in and around Solvang.

Wine? Yuck. Not for me thanks. Beer is all I need.
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Originally Posted by BigSean
Wine? Yuck. Not for me thanks. Beer is all I need.
If you like beer, go to the Taproom Restaurant in Buellton. Firestone Walker owns it. Great beer!!
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Firestone Taproom

Great place for super-fresh brews made onsite, music, food and all around fun atmosphere, especially after a beautiful all day ride in the Valley. Here's the website:https://www.firestonewalker.com/secti...n_taproom.html And here's a brief review of the place I found: https://www.santabarbara.com/winecoun...ry/default.asp
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if it rains ill probably skip it outright...but ya never know!!!
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Come on you rainbirds. Don't give up already. It isn't going to rain but even if it does, it will be very slight. Start thinking more positively on how much fun y'all are going to have.
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I don't mind riding in slight rain, but that's usually a 1 hour loop near home. The part that bothers me is being 30 miles from the start when the slight rain turns into rain.
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Originally Posted by SYV Rider
Great place for super-fresh brews made onsite, music, food and all around fun atmosphere, especially after a beautiful all day ride in the Valley. Here's the website:https://www.firestonewalker.com/secti...n_taproom.html And here's a brief review of the place I found: https://www.santabarbara.com/winecoun...ry/default.asp

Now thats more like it.
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hope it doesn't rain for your guys and gals on the ride.......Alot of my friends are going from work too.....I wish I can go too but oh well.
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I'm holding out for "Partly Cloudy" as reported by The Weather Channel. But, I'll bring my rain gear just in case.
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Originally Posted by saharvey2
I'm holding out for "Partly Cloudy" as reported by The Weather Channel. But, I'll bring my rain gear just in case.

bummer, I'm gonna miss you too???? I'm really bummed I can't do this ride
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I am still in for this ride, doing the metric.
I REALLY hope it doesn't rain!

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i just checked weather.com and it didnt d=say anything about rain...its on guys!!!
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