ESCKTC Bike Ride Sunday (Page 35)

StandsWithFist - 2008-07-07 11:37 AM

How about we just take each ride as it comes.

The Sunday TdF ride sounds fun!!  I wanted to get some hills in, but this will work too. OH! But I bet since we will be in the air conditioning.....the Bots will want to start later......this may mean we could do an uber early ride outside on the hills first, then end up at the bots for some TdF/ESCKTC fun!!!

sportyj - 2008-07-07 11:08 AM PJ - . .. Tanya - YES I have TWO SHOWERS! I would offer the hot tub as a GIANT communal bathtub but thats just NASTAY!!! But its still available. HA! ETA - One of my bathrooms has a shower and a tub so while someone showers someone else can use the tub, thought Jerry might like to know this. :p

Mirg - 2008-07-07 2:06 PM I think TDF starts at 5:30 am PST.

gramby - 2008-07-07 2:07 PM Okay. Sounds like I need to start doing Sunday rides again so Aaron & I can hang together. Assuming he doesn't mind hanging back with me... Could I come to the TdF ride and just bring a bar of soap and a back scrubber? Note my picture update. See why I need to ride?!

whalers34 - 2008-07-07 3:32 PM

I really wasn't saying I didn't enjoy the group rides, but just recently that the group rides I had been a part of I really wasn't a part of the group at any time start to finish, that's all.

I understand everyone has their speed and training goals to meet, so maybe how the group was on the first few rides I went on compared to how the last four I have been on has changed. So with that, my expectations will have to change, especially since most of the group now has TT bikes meaning it is even less likley I will be a part of the majority of the group on a ride.

I have already said too much on this matter so I am not going to comment further on the dynamics of the group rides. If I am at a ride and I am dropped than so be it as it was my choice to show up in the first place.

Mirg - 2008-07-07 6:45 PM

So how will this mock stage of the TDF work. We'll set up the trainers and just ride for 3 hours? I still don't have a computer for my bike and I'm anal about keeping track of my time/distance. I got to the gym today and realized I didn't have my watch for my swim. I drove all the way home (about 14 miles) just to get the damn thing and then I went back to the gym. I'm planning on getting a garmin 305 but they don't have them online at costco anymore so I'm going to have to shop around for one.

My wife is gonna hate me come Sunday!

sportyj - 2008-07-07 7:49 PM



We can either ride the entire stage or ride a set time. Unfortunately unless you have your odometer/ computer on your rear wheel you will not know speed or distance BUT this can be set up before the weekend! OR we can determine a set time we want to ride and start from there. The hills are at the end and I doubt people want to spend 3 hours on their trainers so I am figuring we ride an hour to an hour and a half (or more, doesn't matter to me!). Get a good warm up and do the two big hills at least.

What say you all?

PS - Your wife is welcome to come! She can watch the tour and then stick around for the eats! I have a bar (unfortunately not that kind) that she can hang out at and chat while we ride then stick around for afterward if you want!