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Old 10-22-07, 02:24 PM
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2008 SF to LA Bike Tour

Scootcore, Thomson, Awiner and I are all considering this. Anyone else interested in riding from San Francisco to LA on a multi-day tour?
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Originally Posted by merider1
Scootcore, Thomson, Awiner and I are all considering this. Anyone else interested in riding from San Francisco to LA on a multi-day tour?
I am, but I dont want to slow you down

Markaj might be also...but if its camping...we are OUT
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Herb, I am glad to see your idea of camping is the same as mine.......



A hotel
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How about more info ME?
My idea of camping is room service.
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I would be interested.

Not sure my mileage is up to it, tho. Can't do it in my "busy months" either.
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I'm VERY interested.
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Originally Posted by awiner
Herb, I am glad to see your idea of camping is the same as mine.......



A hotel
Oh yeah..need a bed and shower...
I think I would also need some more training...not sure how I would do on a multi-day ride...
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I think both camping and motels can be accommodated. There are even a few hostels along the way.

Things to think about are how many miles a day and what kind of additional (if any) activities you want to do (e.g. Hearst Castle, Monterey Aquarium, hiking). This will help Bill and Mary in the planning.
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Originally Posted by herbm
Oh yeah..need a bed and shower...
I think I would also need some more training...not sure how I would do on a multi-day ride...
I would definitely need training. But I have thislittle thing called "KOM" I have to work on first...
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Originally Posted by thomson
I think both camping and motels can be accommodated. There are even a few hostels along the way.

Things to think about are how many miles a day and what kind of additional (if any) activities you want to do (e.g. Hearst Castle, Monterey Aquarium, hiking). This will help Bill and me in the planning.
Good point, Jim. And I'll provide you my thoughts when riding with you on Sunday. As for now, I think it's great you and Bill are taking the organization of this type of ride on.

As for camping, I prefer a hotel too, but I can rough it if need be.
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Originally Posted by herbm
Oh yeah..need a bed and shower...
I think I would also need some more training...not sure how I would do on a multi-day ride...
Well, if enough people show interest, I WOULD be happy to plan some two-day/three-day rides that will help folks acclimate to riding multi days.
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Originally Posted by Happytime
I would definitely need training. But I have thislittle thing called "KOM" I have to work on first...
What about spring for KOM and autumn for the tour.
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Originally Posted by merider1
Well, if enough people show interest, I WOULD be happy to plan some two-day/three-day rides that will help folks acclimate to riding multi days.
Refugio (for the win!!) Ohh, oops, camping only, nevermind
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Are we talking about panniers and bob trailers carrying our own gear?
or will we get someone to SAG...
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Just a thought... if people want SAG, maybe everyone could take turns driving the SAG car to the next stop?
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Originally Posted by Happytime
Just a thought... if people want SAG, maybe everyone could take turns driving the SAG car to the next stop?
That's a great idea, Joy! Then if someone wants to take a break, they can drive.
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Originally Posted by Happytime
Just a thought... if people want SAG, maybe everyone could take turns driving the SAG car to the next stop?
Donkeys!
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I would definitely be interested. When would this be? Maybe post a message in NorCal, if you haven't already done so.
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Donkeys!
Dude, don't start the name calling already!
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Originally Posted by Happytime
Just a thought... if people want SAG, maybe everyone could take turns driving the SAG car to the next stop?


I guess you're not a purist.
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Definitely interested. And I'm sure we could figure out a SAG situation, either by spouse or the aforementioned rotation.
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Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale, a tale of a fateful trip, That started from this seaside port, aboard these tiny bikes. The mate was a mighty climbin' man, ride leader brave and sure. Five pedalers set sail that day for a five day tour. A five day tour.

The weather started getting rough, the carbon bikes were tossed. If not for the courage of the fearless crew, the beer keg would be lost. The beer keg would be lost. The bikes set ground on the side of this uncharted desert path.

With Awiner, and Scootcore too. happytime and her harem. The movie star (merider), The professor (jasonchen), efficiency.....here on Bikeforums Isle.

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I am sure I will get some rotation comment from the Spousal Unit when I tell her about this opportunity to SAG.
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this is soooo gonna rock. as for accomodations, id rather do the hostel/motel thing and do higher daily mileage......just a thought!!!
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Originally Posted by Dubbayoo
Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale, a tale of a fateful trip, That started from this seaside port, aboard these tiny bikes. The mate was a mighty climbin' man, ride leader brave and sure. Five pedalers set sail that day for a five day tour. A five day tour.

The weather started getting rough, the carbon bikes were tossed. If not for the courage of the fearless crew, the beer keg would be lost. The beer keg would be lost. The bikes set ground on the side of this uncharted desert path.

With Awiner, and Scootcore too. happytime and her harem. The movie star (merider), The professor (jasonchen), efficiency.....here on Bikeforums Isle.

I really need to get back to work.
OMG...now that was some funny ****.
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