ESCKTC Bike Ride Sunday (Page 13)

hjmiii

2007-11-02 4:04 PM

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Wandering through AZ

Subject: RE: ESCKTC Bike Ride Sunday

StandsWithFist - 2007-11-02 1:56 PM I'm in. Just tell me where to go to meet up. Also if we get there around 6:30ish with the intention of being ON THE ROAD by 7, that would be good.

You do realize this isn't summer anymore right? And that cars will be there anytime after 7... I value my beauty sleep.

Woz

2007-11-02 4:05 PM

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Subject: RE: ESCKTC Bike Ride Sunday

These were Bryan's directions from the previous page:

Start on Fountain hills Blvd. where it leaves town heading out towards McDowell Mountain Park. There is a small strip mall there to park and meet in.
Head north up McDowell Mountain Road into Rio and Tonto Verde.
Turn right and head east up Dynamite to Pima.
Turn south on Pima down to Thompson Peak.
Turn left on Thompson Peak and work around to Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd.
Left on Frank Lloyd right to Via Linda.
Left on Via Linda and head back up to Shea.
Left on Shea up into Fountain Hills.
Left on Pallisades and drop into town and back to Fountain Hills Blvd.
Left on Fountain Hills Blvd back to parking lot.
It's about 47 miles or so all the way around.

Just need to get to that strip mall at 6:30. Where's the strip mall?

2007-11-02 4:07 PM

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Pro

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Subject: RE: ESCKTC Bike Ride Sunday

But it's FOOOTBAAAAL Season!!!

bryancd

2007-11-02 6:28 PM

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Fountain Hills, AZ

Subject: RE: ESCKTC Bike Ride Sunday

cordova61 - 2007-11-02 3:56 PM

Yep, we need to get a time and place to meet. I'm in!!

Bryan, any suggestions?

I would be happy to meet you all at 7:00am in the parking lot across from the Fountain Hills Middle School on Fountain Hills Blvd. That's on the far north side of town, just before F.H. Blvd. becomes McDowell Mountain Road and head north. It's a perfect spot to meet, there's a small strip mall that's deserted on the weekends. It's on the right. If you leave town and are in the desert, you JUST missed it.
And yes, you all must be home for PATS v. COLTS!!!!

Edited by bryancd 2007-11-02 6:35 PM

robot

2007-11-02 7:21 PM

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Big Bear City, California

Subject: RE: ESCKTC Bike Ride Sunday

I vote for a somewhat later start at the location Bryan mentioned. Say 9am, should get everyone home just in time for Pats Colts.

robot

2007-11-02 7:37 PM

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Big Bear City, California

Subject: RE: ESCKTC Bike Ride Sunday

OOPS Jen posting as Robot!

Edited by robot 2007-11-02 7:37 PM

2007-11-02 7:40 PM

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Elite

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Mesa, AZ

Subject: RE: ESCKTC Bike Ride Sunday

**I suggest not tooo early in the morning!**

I think this might have been overlooked!

I promised my body no more of this once it cooled down. I was hoping for more like 10AM since its a bit of a drive, but I can swing 9AM.

Woz

2007-11-02 7:48 PM

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Subject: RE: ESCKTC Bike Ride Sunday

I've got my daughter this weekend. Need to get the ride done early. If it's later than 7, I'm out.

bryancd

2007-11-03 6:16 AM

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Subject: RE: ESCKTC Bike Ride Sunday

Woz - 2007-11-02 7:48 PM

I've got my daughter this weekend. Need to get the ride done early. If it's later than 7, I'm out.

Me too, I ride early.

2007-11-03 8:45 AM

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Subject: RE: ESCKTC Bike Ride Sunday

I am laughing because this is a clear division between those with kids (who like to get up early and get their training in to try to reduce the time spent away from family), and those with no kids, (who totally get to be on their own schedule and who we are all jealous of)!

So is this route something we will be doing loops of? If so, could the early birds start with an early loop, then others can join in on loop 2? Bryan, how many miles is this loop, and about how long does it take mortal humans to do it who are not trying to push them selves, and rather put time in the saddle?

Woz

2007-11-03 12:08 PM

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I've got issues here again. If I'm there, I'm there. I was really looking forward to seeing yo all agin and meeting Bryan. If tings change today, I'll try to make it.

2007-11-03 12:29 PM

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Elite

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Mesa, AZ

Subject: RE: ESCKTC Bike Ride Sunday

Yeah that makes perfect sense for those with the kiddos. And for those lucky ones who got the good body clocks who allow for an early wake-up! I cannot even get to work before 9AM!

Unfortch this is not a loop ride.

It is 47 miles for one loop.

Looks like we might have to do two seperate groups throughout the winter, early risers and later risers. I don't know what the other compromise would be? Suggesstions?

bach03

2007-11-03 3:19 PM

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I'm up for the early ride, I don't know what kind of numbers we're looking at right now but if there isn't much interest in the early AM then I might ride around home. Let me know, would prefer the group ride.

2007-11-03 5:36 PM

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cordova61

2007-11-03 5:54 PM

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Subject: RE: ESCKTC Bike Ride Sunday

So I'll be up for a later group in the Sundays that follow.

Oh, I don't think we're really going to be having any of those now

2007-11-03 5:56 PM

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Elite

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Mesa, AZ

Subject: RE: ESCKTC Bike Ride Sunday

Poor PJ! OF COURSE WE WILL!!

hjmiii

2007-11-03 6:12 PM

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Wandering through AZ

Subject: RE: ESCKTC Bike Ride Sunday

Yup, envy my kidless self. I'm up for the later group. I'm also an IM-training nutjob, so if there's ever 2 loops I'm fine for that too.

I'll be there for 10.

2007-11-03 6:31 PM

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So waz the dealio people? Are we meeting at 10 then? Or is there a 7am group and a 10am group? I hate that, but if that is what we have to do this Sunday, then I guess it is. HOWEVER, I think on the 11th we need to all gang up for the 5 hour SLOW/FLAT TIME IN THE SADDLE RIDE.

CHIME IN PEOPLE!!! It's getting late.

bryancd

2007-11-03 6:44 PM

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Fountain Hills, AZ

Subject: RE: ESCKTC Bike Ride Sunday

I will just make one comment. Training is a discipline. Getting up early is a discipline. Both lead to success. Having a routine of hitting it early on the weekends helps your body adapt to racing early on the weekends. I don't have kids, but I'm up by 4-5 am everyday, going to work or going to train. Discipline is a good thing.

2007-11-03 6:48 PM

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Subject: RE: ESCKTC Bike Ride Sunday

Just got off the phone with Chris. Looks like the majority consensus from the group is a 10am ride. Sorry Bryan. I would have loved to have you "show us the way" and have a chance to meet you and chat with you, but looks like we will be missing you unless you want to hang back and go late. Same for you Zach....haven't seen you in forever. Perhaps we can do an every other Sunday thing early/late. (Woz....hope you can swing it!)

So......are we meeting at the strip Mall across from the Elementary School that Bryan suggested? Please let me know!

2007-11-03 7:00 PM

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Elite

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Mesa, AZ

Subject: RE: ESCKTC Bike Ride Sunday

I am doing up a map now!

Come on Bryan, riding late is FUN!! Zach - you too! Come to the dark side! WE HAVE COOKIES!

Edited by sportyj 2007-11-03 7:01 PM