Ride Wed. 03/14/07, 6:00 p.m. OMV, Cary/MacGregor Village

[Zonda]

Post-ride chow & guzzle at El Dorado Mexican Restaurant on Fast Eddy’s (Ed) endless supply of 241 coupons on March 14, the first ride of the season.

El Dorado Mexican Restaurant
6442 Tryon Road
Cary, NC 27511
859-9334
Map (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=6442+Tryon+Road,+Cary,+NC+27511&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=31.28862,59.238281&layer=&ie=UTF8&z=16&ll=35.744753,-78.760858&spn=0.00782,0.021501&om=1&iwloc=addr)
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Ride Info:
There is a strict start time of 6:00 by the ride organizer Ed.

When: Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m.

Where:
MacGregor Village (http://www.ncbikeclub.org/calendar/ncbcstrt.htm#mcgvl) Cary

Meet in parking lot between Wachovia Bank and Bistro Restaurant

Google Maps (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=101+Edinburgh+Dr+S+Cary+NC)

Distance:
Any distance. Ride ½ your time and U-turn, finish at sunset.

Pace:
10-12 mph beginners
13-15 mph
No drop. Me, Michelle or Rick will ride behind the slowest rider. Rick will lead from the back this week while I'm recovering from my crash. There are several subgroups for ride paces and distances.

Cue Sheets (http://www.trianglecycling.com/showthread.php?t=18227) (Please Print)

Contact Person: Zonda

Comments:

Please RSVP so we can plan riding groups.
Slow Spokes join the fast Oh Melo Velo (http://ohmelovelo.dnsalias.org/) riders to lead a slow group. See Ed's website Bicycling 2007 section.
Beginners are welcome to join this ride.
Please arrive in time to prepare your bike to leave promptly at 6:00 p.m. If you arrive late, David or Ed will leave cue sheets on their car back window under the wiper blade.
All riders should carry proper equipment in case they have a flat (spare tube, pump or CO2 cartridge).
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]

I will be there before and after the ride, but probably can't ride yet because my face is still pretty raw and I can't imagine putting a helmet strap on it. :eek: My shoulder, knees and wrists also are still raw, but don't think that would affect riding.

If you can't make it to the ride, but want to meet the group, come on over to El Dorado to join us after the ride. I did that April 2002 and that's how I met Ed and David.

[Pugslyyy]

I'll be out of town the first part of the week, but should be back in time for the ride.

[CharleyM3]

I'll ride. Wouldn't miss it.
This is my first time there. Where exactly in McGregor village should I go?

[sportingfool]

Which El Dorado? I can't ride because hubby's out-of-town and the munchkin has dance class, but I'll come by if I can talk her into Mexican.

[Pugslyyy]

I'll ride. Wouldn't miss it.
This is my first time there. Where exactly in McGregor village should I go?
We park as close to 64 as possible, in the parking lot next to the bank. Keeps us out of the way of the vehicles coming in to the businesses in the evening (since the bank is closed when we get there).

Oh, and another thing - if you are used to rides leaving 5-10 minutes or so after the scheduled departure time, be aware that this one is different. Leaves _promptly_ at 6, so be ready.

[RickF]

I will be there. Since I am "leading from the rear" and we will only have 1:20 to ride, I am thinking about riding my hybrid. Baring any mechanicals, I figure the slow group will go between 13 and 18 miles in that amount of time.

It looks like it will be warm enough for a short sleeve jersey and no tights:).

[Perry]

I'm in. See you there.

[Michelle W]

We park as close to 64 as possible, in the parking lot next to the bank. Keeps us out of the way of the vehicles coming in to the businesses in the evening (since the bank is closed when we get there).

Oh, and another thing - if you are used to rides leaving 5-10 minutes or so after the scheduled departure time, be aware that this one is different. Leaves _promptly_ at 6, so be ready.

Jon's not kidding on this one folks. We leave PROMPTLY at 6pm. If you miss the start, look for cue sheets on the back of Ed or David's car..usually under the rear window wiper and come join us.

[MarkS]

Count me in.

[Gerard]

I will see you there.
Gerard

[CharleyM3]

Which El Dorado? I can't ride because hubby's out-of-town and the munchkin has dance class, but I'll come by if I can talk her into Mexican.

Page 1 of this thread has the address and a link to map. Basically Tryon at Cary Parkway in the inner most corner of the shopping center.

[CharleyM3]

<SNIP> Leaves _promptly_ at 6, so be ready.

I'm used to riding with a group that syncs with the atomic clock in Ft. Collins daily. When departure time comes, 30 seconds later they're gone. No warning, no announcement. If you aren't ready, you're dropped.

I'll be ready to roll on time. This should be a piece of cake.;)

[TracyW]

I'll be ready to roll on time. This should be a piece of cake.;)
Now that you've said that you'll probably be late. :)

[CharleyM3]

Probably.

[Bikecruiser]

I will be there.
Mike

[Jackie T]

I'll be there at the OMV first of the season ride. Sorry to hear about your crash Zonda. I'm sure, even with road rash, your face is as cute as ever. Jackie T

[Zonda]

I'll ride. Wouldn't miss it.
This is my first time there. Where exactly in McGregor village should I go?

Park in the lot between Wachovia Bank and Bistro Restaurant.

[Zonda]

Sorry to hear about your crash Zonda. I'm sure, even with road rash, your face is as cute as ever. Jackie T

Jackie, you are so good for my ego...:D

[RickF]

The cue sheet is posted in the cue sheet forum:
http://www.trianglecycling.com/showpost.php?p=185698&postcount=3

[Zonda]

Head count so far:

Rick (leading from the back)
Charley
Dajuan
Gerard
Guy (maybe)
Michelle
MikeH
Mindy (on her new bike:D )
JackieT
Jon
Perry
MarkS
Tommy
Wayne
Zonda (not riding, but will be there)
Sandy (will be there to say hi and greet new riders, slight chance she can ride)
JillyBean and Andrea (maybe for post ride chow & guzzle)

[Wayne Anderson]

Zonda,
Sorry about your fall. You are seeming to be very brave about all this. I saw the pic of your face. Ouch! I'll be there Wednesday. Hope to see you then.
Wayne

[Zonda]

Zonda,
You are seeming to be very brave about all this. Wayne

Not really, just ask Michelle...:D

[Zonda]

I will be there before and after the ride, but probably can't ride yet because my face is still pretty raw and I can't imagine putting a helmet strap on it. :eek: My shoulder, knees and wrists also are still raw, but don't think that would affect riding.

200 tegaderm bandages, 70 2x4 bandaids and 3 tubes of neosporin later, I'm 75% sure I can ride tomorrow...:D

[CharleyM3]

I have something to add. I've been talking to a writer at Cary Magazine, Jennifer Williams, about bicycle commuting and riding in general in the area. A photographer is supposed to meet us before the ride and probably along the route for pictures. The article should run in the May/June issue of Cary Magazine. I didn't want any one to be surprised.

Zonda, if you still have your helmet from the crash, please bring it tomorrow.

[Zonda]

I have something to add. I've been talking to a writer at Cary Magazine, Jennifer Williams, about bicycle commuting and riding in general in the area. A photographer is supposed to meet us before the ride and probably along the route for pictures. The article should run in the May/June issue of Cary Magazine. I didn't want any one to be surprised.

Zonda, if you still have your helmet from the crash, please bring it tomorrow.

Also, Ed takes a photo of the group, so we need to make sure we have our bikes ready to go before the photos so we don't delay the start time and make him mad the first night!!

Will bring my helmet.

[RickF]

Photos:eek:
I was going to ride my old hybrid since I was planning to be in the rear, but if we are being photographed, maybe I should ride my good bike:rolleyes: Then there is the issue of which jersey to wear:cool: The lime green Slow Spokes jersey will clash with my blue bike. There are too many decisions to be made.

[CharleyM3]

I'm thinking about my alter ego jersey from my sister's cycling group, Prairie Village Yacht Club. They're in Kansas City. Their motto is "Let's ride somewhere and have a beer".

Remember that I said "supposed to be there". Nothing is guarenteed!

[Zonda]

I'm 75% sure I can ride tomorrow...:D

Well, that 25% got me. It's hard to bandage skin and apply tape to skin with neosporin on it. The first fast downhill would blow it right off. :eek: I will be there before the ride and to go eat afterwards.;)

[tombiowami]

Hate to do it but I need to skip this ride tonight, have a fun time all...
Tommy

[JayC]

What time is this ride over? I thought about coming out and riding even tho Karen and I did 50 miles this morning (I had my nap afterwards) but I cant make it over in time so maybe Ill be there when everyone gets done.

[KarenG]

glad you got your nap :) hope you feel better.

[JayC]

glad you got your nap :) hope you feel better.

I feel like **** actually.. I was 6#s lighter when I got home than when I left.

[KarenG]

join the club. 6# less here too.

[RickF]

For future reference. All OMV rides are designed to end at sunset. Today, sunset was 7:21 PM. These rides are all out and back rides. They start at 6:00. You make a U-Turn at the time marked on the cue sheet, which is half way between 6:00 and sunset (tonight it was 6:40), and you come back.

[CharleyM3]

We actually turned at 6:37 or so, but rode much faster on the way back. The wind was a much bigger factor than I had thought it would be.

[Zonda]

What a great turnout for the ride tonight and great weather.

Welcome John G and great to see some of you who haven't ridden with us in a few months. Thanks Sandy (williamtash) for driving over to be master of ceremonies…:)

Photos (http://www.trianglecycling.com/gallery/browseimages.php?c=5) are posted.

Riders 15: Rick, Michelle, Mindy, Kelly, Dajuan, John G., Mike H., Wayne, Charley, Gerard, Perry, Jon, Mike D., Mark S. and Guy.

Rick, Michelle and Mindy
Distance: 14.2 miles
Pace: 12.1 mph
Time: 1:10
Rick, thanks for leading from the back, although Michelle reported that you passed her during the ride…;) Thanks Michelle for helping get things organized before the ride.

Kelly, Fredericke and Nancy
Kelly arrived late and rode with Fredericke and Nancy from the OMV riders. He didn’t have his cyclometer set, so I didn’t get their stats.

Mike H. and Wayne
Distance: 11.91 miles
Pace: 14.1 mph
Time: 0:50

Dajuan and John G.
Distance: 18.15 miles
Pace: 14.8 mph
Time: 1:13

Charley, Gerard and Perry
Distance: 18.25 miles
Pace: 15.7 mph
Time: 1:10

Jon, Mike D., Mark S. and Guy (Hammerheads):D
Distance: 17.3 miles
Pace: 17.5 mph
Time: 0:59

Great turnout for the post ride chow, guzzle and Nancy’s birthday celebration.

Attendees from SS: Charliey, wife Julie and son Geoff, Mike H., Kelly, Michelle, Mark S., Gerard, John G., Mindy and Me.

Jay, sorry we missed you. For future post ride get togethers we meet at the MacGregor Ale House which is in the same shopping center as the ride start.

[esther-l]

Sorry I missed the first OMV ride. I was planning to go, but the wind on my bike commute home on Tuesday really wiped me out!

Scott and I are working rest stop #1 for the 60+ mile routes at the NC Bike Club Spring Rally on Sunday.

[Zonda]

Sorry we missed you Esther! Hope you can make it another time.

[Zonda]

Ed sent me the combined SS/OMV Riders (http://www.trianglecycling.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=201&c=5) photo.