spingineer

If we are to make the end of the month a tradition for BF NorCal'ers, then perhaps for the month of June, we can do Giro di Peninsula. I think it will go basically go to Pescadero, but will add a few more extra miles to make up for the full century.

https://www.festafoundation.org/giro.html

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dauphin

checking out that website now.

backinthesaddle

sorry, not me. I could never make a 6:00 AM checkin, just not an early riser -- guess I never mentioned that one big reason I signed on without hesitation for the Memorial Day special was the 9:45 AM start time

can I put in a plug for my Club's ride the weekend before? good ride, tough ride. I'll be doing support, not riding. https://www.cherrycitycyclists.org/bob_main/bob_main.htm

BlastRadius

Darn, I may still be in Omaha when the Giro comes around. I'll have to see if I can make it back on 6/29.
I love the Giro, it's such a great ride.

SesameCrunch

I'm in! Heard great things about this ride.

We should try to have our jerseys by then.

tprevost

just take a picture of your legs for us girls k?

SesameCrunch

Come on the ride and you can take all the pictures you want

I'll even let Wayne take some!

tprevost

I'm riding.... pretty sure I'm gonna attempt the 100 although I'm not positive that's my most brilliant move

SesameCrunch

We'll talk Sean into pushing you up hills again

tprevost

ahhh.... he only shoved me forward once, darn it! Somehow I don't think I'm gonna be able to talk him into that one

BigSean

She does'nt need any help, she motored right on up em all on her own.

tprevost

I'm not sure 'motored' is a good description... but heck, after I do next weekend's ride, then the hundred at Mile High, I might survive

BigSean

I think Ill be up for this, providing there wasnt a reason that I didnt already plan it. There is no way our jerseys will be ready. Does anyone know the route for the century?

tprevost

I can't find it... all I know is it says it goes over to the coast and back.... not sure if they'll part w/it but I'll e-mail them and see if I can get it

BigSean

You did fine Tracy. Motored is a great description

tprevost

thanks Sean... got an hour on the trainer this morning, I'll be anxious to see how the legs feel btw... I just e-mailed them to see if they'll forward the route slip on the 100

BigSean

The trainer? Im doing a 30 mile recovery ride, basically flat. But Ill ride it at a higher cadence, 95 to 105 rpm. Let me know if ya hear from them.

tprevost

yup, the trainer.... kids are home from school so no other option. However, I may take them out for a bike ride as well

BigSean

I gotta go to the shop for a bit. Then Im gonna ride, hope my legs will function.

spingineer

They usually won't email the route slip ahead of time. From what I remember from last year, I believe the route basically went the same way we did, down the coast to pescadero. The difference is, they start from Bay Meadows.

BigSean

Ahhhhh, I see.

tprevost

do you remember what route they took to get over to the coast?

spingineer

I want to say Old La Honda, but cannot remember if they went straight down 84, or if they took Pescadero. Sorry trac ... I only did metric century last year. As you can tell, things have changed considerably with me ...

tprevost

well, if they get back to me and say they won't send the slip, I'll see if they'll at least let me know which routes they've got goin' over skyline! ... and yes, I'd say things are a little different for ya this year

ConstantRider

Last year it did go straight down 84. Then up Tunitas Creek and down Kings. At that point, most of the climbing was over, but there was one more additional small climb somewhere in Palo Alto en route to Los Altos -- I think it may have been part of Page Mill. Then it was back to Bay Meadows via Alameda de les Pulgas (I think) or maybe Foothill part of the way, Canada, and then Crystal Springs.

Old La Honda and Tunitas were the two major climbs. The thing I remember most -- other than the endlessness of Tunitas Creek -- were the climate changes. It was foggy, blustery, and gray in Pescadero, and in the 90s by the time we were climbing that hill in Palo Alto.