February 13, 2010 9:30 AM. 42 attended.
D30 Vic's Market to Flower Farm (Adrienne's Birthday Ride)
Distance: 30 miles
Pace: Moderate - 14-16 on the flats.
Climbing: About 1500 ft (Sierra College and Oak Hill)
Sweep: NO. We'll set up regroup points.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
This ride is intended for those who are ready to ride outside of the bike trail. If you want an introduction to some moderate hills like Sierra College and Oak Hill, then this is the ride for you.
We will meet at Vic's Market at 9:30 and roll out at 9:45 sharp. We will ride through Barton, Sierra College to Horseshoe Bar and take a break at one of my favorite coffee shop - The Flower Farm.
After the break, we'll turn back around and go back to Vic's Market via Val Verde and Barton Rd with a quick and last hill work out at Oak Hill Rd. We'll turn on Auburn Folsom Road back to Oak Ave Parkway.
This route has some nice and easy rollers and country roads.
Please be sure that you can handle the 30 miles and can easily average 15 mph at the bike trail. This is a step up from Beals so make sure you are competent enough to handle Beals Pt. before signing up for this ride.
Please print your own Route Cue Sheet.
As always, helmets are required. Bring food and/or money for the coffee shops.
Rain cancels.
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A former member
Lourdes, that adds ~ 25mi round-trip?
Posted February 3, 2010 at 1:37 PM -
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Otis
No Phred, YOU ride a Mountain Bike! Sheeesh. Mary - Phred is picking on me.
Posted February 5, 2010 at 9:55 PM -
Kay Sakamoto
33 now - does the Flower Farm know they're going to be invaded?!?
Posted February 7, 2010 at 10:23 PM -
Phred
OOOHHH Snap! How did I end up on this ride. Otis, what did you do now?!?!
Posted February 8, 2010 at 7:39 PM -
Phred
@ Lourdes - I guess I will sneak one of Otis's bikes out while he is still sleeping. He snores, so he won't hear me open the garage door. :o)
Posted February 8, 2010 at 8:27 PM -
Blaine
Lourdes tell Otis he should were depends in case the bathroom isn't available.
Posted February 8, 2010 at 8:40 PM -
Kay Sakamoto
Can the Flower Farm even seat that many folks at once? (I'm sure their other, non-HW, customers would like a seat too...)
Posted February 8, 2010 at 9:19 PM -
Phred
Hey Blaine, I thought those spandex pantelones came with a built in diaper. haha
Posted February 8, 2010 at 9:23 PM -
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A former member
Greg, same here. Should hit the Sunrise 'Y' ~ 8:00 on the way to Starbucks
Posted February 10, 2010 at 8:56 PM -
Mica Dugan
Gonna be up enjoying the snow. Happy Birthday Adrienne!
Posted February 11, 2010 at 9:40 AM -
A former member
OK, make that 7:50 Greg.
Posted February 11, 2010 at 2:35 PM -
Lisa S
Hey Lourdes. I'll be starting from Gold River. See you there.
Posted February 11, 2010 at 3:45 PM -
Cyclstev (Steve C)
Flower Farm should be able to support the size of the group as long as the groups spread themselves out...in other words don't all show up at once...some folks will be standing/sitting outside or walking the "garden" area as other people arrive. You may want to notify them so they have the staff and goodies ready... U don't want them running out of food :-)
Posted February 12, 2010 at 6:19 AM -
Blaine
WoW, is it possible for Otis and Phred to attend the same ride?
This will be a first.Posted February 12, 2010 at 7:01 PM -
A former member
Actually, if they can scare up a few concrete blocks and some planks, and set them up against the wall, that would be adequate seating for me - as long as my butt's up off the ground, and I have something to lean against, I'm good to go.
Posted February 12, 2010 at 7:18 PM -
Rob Vargas
Thanks Lourdes and thanks to everyone for welcoming a newbie! Great ride, great group of people with varied skill levels and very organized.
Posted February 14, 2010 at 8:27 AM -
A former member
Missed the rendezvous at Vic's on return, and rode from home, but looks like 4,300 ft and 65 miles for me. http://connect.garmin.com/activity/24719358
Posted February 14, 2010 at 5:47 PM
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PhredEvent HostGroup Supporter / Roadie in denialAnother one of Lourdes's fun rides that involve coffee. haha. Thx Lourdes.
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MitchEnjoyed the first 7.5 miles, and was happy that my seat didn't completely break before I made it back to Vic's. Thanks for the ride.
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Adrienne VGroup Supporter, Assistant OrganizerThe weather was perfect; what a great way to spend my birithday. Thanks to everyone for the "well wishes". Even though there were so many people, it was divided up in such a way that it didn't feel crowded on the roads or at Flower Farm.
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RexGroup SupporterGood times in the sun. People gather by the dozens to celebrate her birthday. And she smiles graciously almost brighter, but definitely warmer than the sun. That's Adrienne... Happy Birthday!... This greeting made possible by responsible group organizers and the one and only, Lourdes..:-)
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TomGroup Supporter, Assistant OrganizerGreat Ride and wonderful weather. Doesn't get any better than that. Plus we got to celebrate Adrienne's 3oth b-day!
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SharelGroup SupporterBeautiful day to be out on your bike with a great group of people. Thank's Lourdes for organizing a great ride. Thank's everyone for making it a fun day.
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Julie NiGreat ride and great people too! Thanks Lourdes! I really enjoyed our conversation along the way. See you next week!
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ChandraGroup SupporterGreat ride and fun people! Thanks for organizing this Lourdes and I hope Adrienne had a great bday!
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MikeGroup Supporter, Assistant OrganizerWhat a great group of riders. Nice splitting into 3 differant groups. Hardly any lines at the flower farm nursery that way. Thanks Lourdes for organizing this ride.
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humm interesting. I am already down as a yes. I guess I no longer need to RSVP for rides. I suspect Lourdes had something to do with that. :0) Did I read that right Kim?????