Thanks for providing that background Hermes - gives us perspective for when you talk about different workouts and such.

The upcoming trip to Sonoma is ending up during the week, and I'm flying (no bike), as I'm timing it for my son's birthday. But I'm planning another trip this summer where I'll drive out with my bike (and dog . My thought is to go through LA to ride with with Ex (and maybe Cleave?), then head up to the Bay area to hopefully ride with you and the Diva (and maybe Sara?), and to do the beginners spin around the track.