(CANCELED) Ride Sat. 03/17/07 10:00 a.m. North Raleigh/Post Ride Chow & Guzzle

[KarenG]

I was thinking about doing something after the ride on 3/17 (St. Patrick's Day), but looking at the calendar, there isn't a ride posted for that date.

I will be riding that day, somewhere, and most likely in the 40+mile range. I would like to meet afterwards, say, between 2-3pm at one of the following locations (or other suggestions welcomed):

Buffalo Wild Wings (Garner)
Flying Saucer
Mellow Mushroom
Cary Ale House

Lemme know who's interested in meeting after the ride and whether you would like to go to one of the above mentioned places or have your own suggestion. I would like to keep it more centrally located since we have members spread out all over the place (Garner sounds great to me :)).

I'll make definite plans after this weekend's ride at one of the above places or somewhere else. But, right now, I just would like to get an idea whether anyone will be interested in doing this.

Karen

[RickF]

Team GSK has a 36 mile ride scheduled out of Salt Box Village in Cary on March 17, with a get together at the Hibernian afterwards. I plan to do that ride.

[esther-l]

I'm not sure what I'm doing on March 17. On March 18 I am volunteering a shift at a rest stop at the NC Bike Club Spring Rally.

I may be volunteering at Sally Ride Science Festival in Raleigh on the 17th.
Esther

[TracyW]

If there's beer involved then I am interested.

[Zonda]

Since we are on a rotating schedule and we'll be riding from The Spin Cycle in April, we should probably ride in north Raleigh again (avoiding Boyce Mill Road of course...):eek: or maybe ride in Wendell. I'm flexible to whatever the group wants.

I'm in for going somewhere after the ride. Any location is fine with me.

[Michelle W]

I think riding from Wendell would be nice to do.

[TracyW]

Wendell...........Wendell...............

Is there a loop around Raleigh worth doing?

[MikeD]

Wendell certainly would be a change of pace. Anyone have any que sheets for eastern Wake county?

[RickF]

Wendell certainly would be a change of pace. Anyone have any que sheets for eastern Wake county?
There are four routes starting from the Wendell Food Lion posted in the Cue Sheet forum.

[KarenG]

tracy - we could do some of those hilly routes you listed the link for in the other thread and meet somewhere afterwards. whatcha think?

[kidderd@bellsouth.net]

I'm tied up on the 17th with other commitments.

[TracyW]

tracy - we could do some of those hilly routes you listed the link for in the other thread and meet somewhere afterwards. whatcha think?
That sounds good to me

[KarenG]

well, so far it's just me & you. Jay will prolly chime in and say he's in for anything. don't know if he'll want to hang around after riding tho...

[Zonda]

I hope to be there.:confused:

[KarenG]

Z - i don't really know what we're going to do. i'm up for doing some sort of hill training and meeting somewhere afterwards....

[Michelle W]

weather permitting, I plan to be there.

[TracyW]

If nothing else, we can meet for green beer.

[Zonda]

Lets talk about this tomorrow and we can decide on a place to ride and meet for green beer afterwards.;)

[KarenG]

well, we never got around to talking about this.................any thoughts?

[JayC]

Im in for anything that does not leave from the shop who's name will not be mentioned.

[TracyW]

Im in for anything that does not leave from the shop who's name will not be mentioned.WOW, that's kinda like when nobody was allowed to say the name Moses.

[CharleyM3]

Or Voldermort!

[TracyW]

Here is my suggestion: I say we do the Raven Rock Ramble routes and then go to the Cary Ale House or Flying Saucer in Raleigh.

Of course, we could find a route in north Raleigh and the hit Flying Saucer on the way back. Or we could just ride around downtown and then hit the Flying Saucer when we are done.

[TracyW]

Or Voldermort!Hey, you're not suppose to day that name :p

[CharleyM3]

yeah, I know...

[KarenG]

loops around the capital then hit the "saucer"

[Bob S.]

I missed the Blue Jay Point ride so I think I will do the Gyro Beginner Ride (36 miles) from Blue Jay Point to the marina on Baptist Rd and back. That is unless someone comes up with similar ride.
Bob

[Zonda]

When: Saturday, March 17, 2007, 10:00 a.m.

Where:

John J. Neal Middle School
102 Baptist Road
Durham, NC
(at NC-98/Baptist Rd.) (just a few miles from BJPP)
Map (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=102+Baptist+Road,+Durham,+NC&layer=&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=31.426353,59.238281&ie=UTF8&z=16&ll=35.977294,-78.780706&spn=0.007831,0.021501&om=1&iwloc=addr)

Distance: 10, 20, 30 and 44.2* miles. We will do an out and back for routes under 44.2.
*may not follow strict no drop, but riders wait at turns.

Cue Sheets (http://www.trianglecycling.com/showthread.php?t=18622) (Please Print)

Pace: 10-15 mph, NO DROP. Groups will be organized at the ride start based on your pace and distance preference. There will be a separate thread posted with a short ride announcement.

Contact Person: Zonda

Comments:

Please RSVP with your route choice. Please arrive in time to prepare your bike to leave promptly at the ride start time. All riders should carry proper equipment in case they have a flat (spare tube, pump or CO2 cartridge). Helmets required.

It is strongly recommended that you carry your driver’s license and health insurance card in case of an emergency. You may also want to program your cell phone with an emergency contact number under the name “ICE” In Case of Emergency.

New riders should read Bicycling Hand Signals and Safety Pointers (http://www.trianglecycling.com/showthread.php?t=17385)

[Zonda]

After the ride we will gather at The Flying Saucer Draught Emporium to eat and sample green beer or whatever your heart desires.

The Flying Saucer Draught Emporium (http://www.beerknurd.com/stores.php)
328 W. Morgan Street @ Harrington
Raleigh, NC 27601
821-7469
Food Menu (http://www.beerknurd.com/store.sub.php?store=5&sub=food)
Beer Menu (http://www.beerknurd.com/store.sub.php?store=5&sub=beer)
Map (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=The+Flying+Saucer+Draught+Emporium,+Raleigh,+NC&layer=&ie=UTF8&z=12&ll=35.8025,-78.638763&spn=0.12558,0.2314&om=1&iwloc=A)

[Zonda]

And the prospective routes are:...

See ride announcement...

Cue Sheets:

(will post by Wed.)

[RickF]

The cue sheets for the March 17 rides are now posted in the Cue Sheet forum:
http://www.trianglecycling.com/showthread.php?t=18623

[skiffrun]

When cross Old Weaver Trail around the 9.5m mark, look out for possible llamas between the goats, etc. immediately on the left.

If you get to the county line without llamas, then no llamas this ride.

[Zonda]

When: Saturday, March 17, 2007, Time TBA (9:00 if it's not too cold)

Comments:

Please RSVP with your route choice.

Looks like it will be a little chilly for a 9:00 start. Is there anyone who won't come if we start at 9:00 instead of 10:00? I prefer an earlier start, but can start at 10:00 if preferred.

I will ride the 10 or 20 mile route.

[Zonda]

Here is a list of who I think we have so far:

10 miles
Zonda
goats and llamas...:rolleyes: (maybe)

20 miles
no one

30 miles
Dajuan (riding with Rick at GSK training ride)
Mike D

40 miles
no one

Kelly, JohnF, LoisB (maybe)

[TracyW]

Zonda, I will not be taking part in either of these events planned for the day.

[Wyld]

If I can make it I will. May have other obligations to take care of. Will know by tomorrow night. (Might have to drive down to the beach and help folks do some post winter repairs.)

[Michelle W]

Hey Zonda. Please take me off the list for Sat. I had put my name in when I thought we might be riding from Wendell on this Sat. Besides, the weather is forecasted to be cooler than I prefer. Maybe next time.

[Zonda]

Looks like it will be a little chilly for a 9:00 start. Is there anyone who won't come if we start at 9:00 instead of 10:00? I prefer an earlier start, but can start at 10:00 if preferred.

Looks like it will be around 38 degrees at 9:00, so 10:00 may be a better start time. That's colder than I expected, brrhhh....

Please RSVP if you haven't already so we can figure out who is coming.

[Zonda]

After the ride we will gather at The Flying Saucer Draught Emporium to eat and sample green beer or whatever your heart desires.

The Flying Saucer Draught Emporium (http://www.beerknurd.com/stores.php)
328 W. Morgan Street @ Harrington
Raleigh, NC 27601
821-7469
Food Menu (http://www.beerknurd.com/store.sub.php?store=5&sub=food)
Beer Menu (http://www.beerknurd.com/store.sub.php?store=5&sub=beer)
Map (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=The+Flying+Saucer+Draught+Emporium,+Raleigh,+NC&layer=&ie=UTF8&z=12&ll=35.8025,-78.638763&spn=0.12558,0.2314&om=1&iwloc=A)

Some riders suggested doing a social on the 15th following the ride, but they are no longer able to attend. Is there still interest in a get together at The Flying Saucer after the ride?

[MikeD]

I'll ride the 30 with Dajaun.

[Zonda]

Thanks Mike! I'm going with a 10:00 start time since it will be so cold.

[tombiowami]

I am up for the 30mile at 10AM; probably cannot make the function afterward.

Tommy

[sportingfool]

I'm running a triathlon on Sunday, so I'll skip the Saturday ride. If I end-up downtown for the parade, I may stop by the Flying Saucer.

[tombiowami]

For tomorrow I am showing a temp of 41 at 11am; dewpoint at 21; wind at 10mph. Unless something dramatic happens I am going to bail on this one.
Tommy

[Michelle W]

I'm running a triathlon on Sunday, so I'll skip the Saturday ride. If I end-up downtown for the parade, I may stop by the Flying Saucer.

Good Luck with the Tri Andrea!!

[williamtash]

I will second that Andrea good luck Sunday

[Zonda]

Good luck Andrea!!

It's not looking good for the ride tomorrow. I'm trying to touch base with others about canceling. Some think it's too cold and windy. Mike D is the only definite.

Also, looks like the post chow and guzzle will be canceled also.

Check back.

[Pugslyyy]

I'd like to ride, but the weather just does not look good enough. Maybe see you Sunday?

[Zonda]

No problem Jon. We will cancel the ride and the social at The Flying Saucer.

[RickF]

For all of you who thought it was too cold to ride, Dajuan and I proved you wrong. We road with Team GSK this morning. Our stats were

Distance: 37.5 miles
Average speed: 14.8 mph
Time: 2:32

The temperature at the start was 40
The temperature at the finish was 46
Wind from the NW at 8 to 15 mph with gusts to 29 mph.

It was Dajuan's longest ride to date and his first encounter with the hill on High House Road (where he dropped his chain twice).

[TracyW]

For all of you who thought it was too cold to ride, Dajuan and I proved you wrong. We road with Team GSK this morning. Our stats were

Distance: 37.5 miles
Average speed: 14.8 mph
Time: 2:32

The temperature at the start was 40
The temperature at the finish was 46
Wind from the NW at 8 to 15 mph with gusts to 29 mph.

It was Dajuan's longest ride to date and his first encounter with the hill on High House Road (where he dropped his chain twice).Congrats Dajuan for the long ride. A century is just around the corner.;)

[Zonda]

Congratulations Dajuan! Rick, thanks for being a good mentor!;)