I might bring my old-school steel bike (if I can remember how to use downtube shifters...)

AOK Kay - I will bring the steel steed as well.

All chicks Blaine.. unless you wear a kilt : )

Lourdes - reflecting on Blaines comment and the impending chick filled weekend for Otis, I am betting he will want to take a break. While I do not speak for him, it is just a guess on my part. :o)

Who's the lucky guy on the pink terry, Kevin? :)

Yes Lourdes I am sure it will be a nice ride. I am sorry to miss it.

Just an FYI to anyone that may be planning to park at the Aquatic Center or Hatchery and either join the ride in progress or riding up to WPP. There will be another rowing event there this weekend so parking will be difficult at best, I suggest you head up to Sunrise. We can also expect some very heavy foot traffic as we pass though the Aquatic Center.

What is the estimated time of arrival at Karen's? I will be meeting you all there. I am not allowed to ride yet.

Is there any after Karen's ride?

I will most likely add some miles after Karens. A Beals addition will take me over 300 for the week, first time! But willing to think about other routes.

Hummm...

1) No idea what you're talking about Warren!
2) I won't if you won't?
3) Mountain bikes & we leave Discovery at 7:15?

No MTB for me but I'll meet at Discovery Park if anyone is game. I might need to give myself more than 30 minutes from Discovery to WBP, not looking to do 20+ at any point tomorrow. 7am departure too much time? I'll be riding in from Sunrise. No worries if it is too much of a pain. I'm easy like that. : ) Looking forward to some karen's yumminess!

I was just mess'n with Warren, Jeff. But if ya twist my arm a tiny bit, I might be convinced to make a Guy West Bridge meetup. WBP is an easy 20 minutes from there, 30 for a little buffer. But you know the trail is closed between Lower WBP boat launch and WBP. Just have to ride some surface streets to get there.

Ahh, didn't know the trail was closed, good thing I posted something. I'll prolly just do a Beals run before the ride. Thanks anyway!

Jeff, are you going to Beals Point from Sunrise? Then go to Karen's or go to WBP? I'd like to join you at Fish Hatchery or Sunrise to get more miles. Please let me know. Thanks, Julie

Julie or anyone else who may want to join, I'll do Beals from Sunrise then back to WBP before the ride. I'll should be at the Sunrise "Y" at about 5:30. Hatchery by 5:45, Beals by 6:25, quick break, back to Hatchery by 7:00, WBP by 7:35-7:40...not that I have it mapped out or anything. Official sun rise is 6:01 am so it may be dark for the first few minutes. Not to mention it a little chill in the air, 49 is the forecast for this time. Just let me know.

I think this closure is only on the 5th and 12th

http://www.sacstateaquaticcenter.com/

I'll be leaving around 7:00 am from the Hatchery

Dave the closure mentioned is the one between lower WBP and WBP. It's been fenced off to bike and foot traffic for about a week, and scheduled closed through May 17th, if they finish on schedule.

The surface street detour isn't much, bumpier than the bike trail, but low to no traffic.

Not ready for a chilly ride, I'll just make the regular startup at Pond, but likely do Beals after Karens.

Jeff, I will be at Fish Hatchery at 5:45 or earlier. I should bring my light. Thanks!

Is everyone still meeting at W. Pond Park? With the trail repair, will we be able to use the trail all the way to karens? or will we be routed to Gold Country Blvd, cross hazel and take the trail around the aquatic center?

...and thanks to Lourdes for hosting!!

It was great to take it easy and chat! Nice meeting Scott, Mark, Mike and Susan today! Thank you, Lourdes...

Had so much fun and it was a really friendly group. I'm looking forward to more rides with the HW!