April 10, 2010 7:00 AM. 14 attended.
Cinderella Classic
The Alameda County Fairgrounds (map)
Distance: 65 miles or 95 miles (Challenge Route)
Elevation: 2500 / 5000 ft
Sweep: No
Registration Required: Yes (No poachers please)
Calling all ye Hammerin' Wheels ladies!
This event is hosted by the Valley Spokesmen Bicycle group in the Bay Area. It is a very pleasant route that takes you through the wineries and country roads of Livermore, Dublin, and Pleasanton. The ride starts and ends at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton.
This is one of the funnest metrics hosted for women only. The men serve as SAG and wait on the ladies at all rest stops. They even have fun surprises to give you after you'd climb some hills!
The 65-mile route has minimum total climbing at 2500 ft. The extra 30 miles of challenge route is optional and has another 2000 ft of climbing through Patterson Pass and Altamont Pass.
Registration is done via snail mail. However, you need to be on their mailing list in order to get the registration. Click here for your name to be added to the mailing list.
Here's the PDF copy of the 2010 Registration Form.
Here's the link to the event for more details.
I'll update this event as we get closer to the date.
Folks:
Once your check has been cashed, you will receive a green registration card in the mail. You need to take this card with you to the registration to claim your event packet at the day of the ride.
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Julie Ni
I mailed my registration with check about two weeks ago. My check was not cashed either. Is there phone number or email to ask?
Posted March 4, 2010 at 4:18 PM -
Mel
Checked online with my bank today...they cashed my check!! Yea!!!!!!!!! I wrote it on 2/19 so hang in there!
Posted March 5, 2010 at 11:28 AM -
Daphni Ames
Woohoo - checked online with my bank also today - check has been cashed! I am in - OMG - now I really have to start training!!! LOL
Posted March 5, 2010 at 11:49 AM -
A former member
I'm in!!! Adrienne? Where are you?
Posted March 5, 2010 at 12:53 PM -
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Daphni Ames
Lourdes - can we have mai tais ready at the end of the ride too??? LOL - hawaiian theme sounds fun....
Posted March 5, 2010 at 2:47 PM -
Marshon
Yeah -- mine cleared!! now let's have some fun! anyone up for some training rides...it has been a LONG winter!
Posted March 5, 2010 at 3:05 PM -
Julie Ni
I checked mine again and again and get worried. Finally, my check was cleared! I am so happy!!! Let's do more training rides because it is coming. BTW, do we get any confirmation before the ride?
Posted March 5, 2010 at 4:14 PM -
A former member
My check cleared yesterday too. Yeah!!
Posted March 6, 2010 at 9:59 AM -
A former member
I was thinking of camping the night before at the rv park in my little van camper. I have room for 1 more if they want to join me. Just message me :))
Posted March 6, 2010 at 10:16 AM -
Marshon
Daphni - I think I will join you....10am sounds about the right time. what is your cell phone number so we can connect? Marshon
Posted March 6, 2010 at 3:46 PM -
Sara
What an awesome group!! Gale you've got a great idea, I was thinking the same thing because of the drive. I was wondering how many are interested in going the night before. Camping, hotel rooms?
Posted March 7, 2010 at 6:32 PM -
Daphni Ames
Well ladies - this may not be a big deal to some of ya - but I hit a personal best (arfter riding less than a year) - rode 40 miles today! Woohoo. It was great to have Marshon join us - we had a great time. Gettin ready.... gettin those miles in....
Posted March 7, 2010 at 7:23 PM -
Daphni Ames
Sara and Gale - I was thinking of staying at a hotel the night before too due to drive and wanting to get some sleep and not be worried about getting at Fairgrounds late.
Posted March 7, 2010 at 7:24 PM -
Marshon
I am up for either camping or staying the night before in a hotel. Either works for me.
Posted March 8, 2010 at 7:47 AM -
Mel
I am planning on booking a room at the Marriott today. Chandra is waiting for her check to cash so hopefully she will be in too!! If anyone wants to share with the two of us we can squeeze you in:) Also - anyone interested in weekday rides out of Laguna area let me know.
Posted March 8, 2010 at 7:50 AM -
Julie Ni
I am looking for a room. it would be nice to share the room and cost. Thanks!
Posted March 8, 2010 at 9:04 AM -
Mel
I just reserved a room at the Marriott for $76 with two queen beds - room for 2 more if you want in:) That would be a whopping $19 each!! Let me know.
Posted March 8, 2010 at 10:13 AM -
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Mel
Great!! Sara and Kelly - lucky you guys, you get room with Chandra and Mel:) Too much fun!!!!!!!!!
Posted March 8, 2010 at 12:08 PM -
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Chandra
Downtown Pleasanton has some really nice restaurants so maybe we can all try and do dinner. My favorite place is Pasta's. Their rigatoni with gorgonzola cream sauce is yummy! Fattening...but yummy!!
Posted March 8, 2010 at 7:42 PM -
A former member
aaaaahhhh, yes? did you ask everyone this question... Just asking! :) LOL :)
Posted March 8, 2010 at 10:03 PM -
A former member
OK! I don't snore.... I'm tiny, so I dont need a lot of room... but I have a lot of makeup and shoes! anyone need a roomie?
Posted March 8, 2010 at 10:04 PM -
Marshon
I am out of the hotel loop...I am staying with a friend that lives in Alamo -- but I want to join you all for dinner the night before.
Posted March 9, 2010 at 7:07 AM -
Daphni Ames
I am staying at the Hilton (for the points!), but definitely sign me up for dinner the night before.
Lourdes - were you still thinking of a ride this weekend - maybe Saturday if the weather cooperates? What were you thinking of?
Posted March 9, 2010 at 9:51 AM -
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A former member
I'm in Seattle on business right now and can't deal with hotel rez. til I get back, but would like to stay somewhere with someone if able. I can also make my own plans if it's all finalized by the time I get back. If there's anyone left who needs a roomie please reply. Thx!
Posted March 9, 2010 at 4:03 PM -
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Marshon
got my green card today!! YEAH. If you all want costumes, I am OK with it...just as long as it doesn't hamper my ability to ride a bike!! Marshon
Posted March 18, 2010 at 8:00 PM -
Mel
I got my green card too!! Lourdes, I am all in for the costumes - count me in - I square it up with you at dinner. So excited!!
Posted March 19, 2010 at 7:40 AM -
A former member
What kind of costumes are you guys thinking about?
Posted March 19, 2010 at 11:40 AM -
Daphni Ames
Yippee - my green card came today! Okay Lourdes - what enticing costumes will we be playing with???? Tropical theme??? LOL I am in for it - I love the tropics!
Posted March 19, 2010 at 5:01 PM -
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A former member
So where is everyone buying these tiaras? 99cent store, Target...?
Posted March 29, 2010 at 12:32 PM
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Daphni AmesAssistant OrganizerWhat an amazing day. Despite the cold and the crazy wind, it was so fun to ride in an environment so much support. The SAG where everywhere!!!!
The rest stops were placed just right. Loved the Lemon Drop Man - a great treat after a long climb. Great riding with Kathy and Adrienne - what a great pair of ladies. Nice to get to meet other HW riders and look forward to next years ride. We have a year to come up fun ideas for our ride..... Thanks ladies for a fun time!
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Julie NiIt was great ride although riding again winds all the times. It was nice to ride with all women.
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Adrienne VGroup Supporter, Assistant OrganizerWinds made it a bit challenging but the great SAG support, the food, and the organization more than made up for it! Great idea Lourdes ... Thanks for organizing us!!
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SaraGroup Supporter, Assistant OrganizerAn awesome time!! Thanks Lourdes for organizing this and the flower bras!
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My check has not been cashed yet...maybe not a good omen! Did you receive anything in the mail yet re: your registration?