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Post by DaleP on May 4, 2009 18:44:09 GMT -8
We are going to change the Saturday ride to the north side of Spokane. We will be starting at the North Division Bicycle Shop at 9:00am. Please note the new start time of 9:00am. We will leave PROMPTLY at 9:00am. This ride, as most rides we do are milage adjustable. You can complete any amount of miles you feel like riding, from 10 to 84 miles on this particular one. We will leave the NDBS and head up to Deer Park then across Hiway 2 to Elk and Camden. From there we will head to Big Meadows Rd., then travel up to Greenbluff the back way and back to town. If we ride the entire route, we will have about 84 miles under our belts. Refer to this post for any updates throughout the week. Breakfast will be at the Kalico Kitchen on Division at 7:45 am!When: Saturday, May 9th Depart: NDBS at 9:00 am SHARPAve. Speed: Moderate 16-17 mph Map: www.spokanerocketvelo.com-a.googlepages.com/DeerPark_Camden_Greenbluff.jpgTerrain: Rolling Miles: 10 to 84 Regroup: Occasionally Food Stops: Deer Park |
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Post by aj1152 on May 4, 2009 19:54:05 GMT -8
For real this time: I think i'm in.
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Post by Mike S on May 4, 2009 20:41:05 GMT -8
Definite maybe here.
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Post by DaleP on May 5, 2009 7:57:58 GMT -8
For real this time: I think i'm in. Breakfast will Most Definitely, Maybe, For Real This Time I Think, be at the Kalico Kitchen on Division at 7:45 am. (I think I am quite sure about this...maybe) |
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Post by sjf on May 5, 2009 13:14:44 GMT -8
Is this the same ride we did a couple weeks ago? (without Jerry)
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Post by DaleP on May 5, 2009 15:07:45 GMT -8
Is this the same ride we did a couple weeks ago? (without Jerry) I have ridden to Deer Park but have not personally taken this particular route. Check the posted map...may answer your question. If people feel up to it, we could go on into Newport or Riverside for a food and water stop and for a little different route. Whatever the wishes of the masses! |
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Post by DaleP on May 7, 2009 4:51:25 GMT -8
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Post by DaleP on May 8, 2009 9:25:48 GMT -8
For those of you who like to ride on a full stomach, don't forget we will be meeting for Breakfast the Kalico Kitchen on Division at 7:45 am! This will get you the "Early Bird Special", or so I have been told...
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Post by Tim_L on May 8, 2009 16:29:50 GMT -8
Where to park? is it cool to leave our rigs in the NDBS parking lot or should we park at the mini mall over by that gas station? Dont wanna fill up spots for potential NDBS customers :-)
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Post by DaleP on May 8, 2009 16:57:23 GMT -8
Where to park? is it cool to leave our rigs in the NDBS parking lot or should we park at the mini mall over by that gas station? Dont wanna fill up spots for potential NDBS customers :-) Go just past NDBS and turn into the mini golf (whatever it is) parking lot and park behind the NDBS lot. The turn in is just a few feet north of the espresso stand just across the lot of the NDBS. You'll see us there. |
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Post by DaleP on May 9, 2009 17:31:05 GMT -8
Great turn out for today's ride but I must say that today was my worst day of riding all year. The last 10 miles of this 85 mile ride was so exhausting for me, that I could not get my legs to pedal faster than 8 miles per hour. Should I call that a BONK?
My Garmin reported 4,102 feet of ascent. Given the hammering done by the those that are older than the dust on the hills, I consider this a respectable ride.
Until the next time.
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Post by Mike S on May 9, 2009 17:35:12 GMT -8
Great turn out for today's ride but I must say that today was my worst day of riding all year. The last 10 miles of this 85 mile ride was so exhausting for me, that I could not get my legs to pedal faster than 8 miles per hour. Should I call that a BONK? My Garmin reported 4,102 feet of ascent. Given the hammering done by the those that are older than the dust on the hills, I consider this a respectable ride. Until the next time. Yeah nice ride Dale. It was the perfect sized group for those roads. I liked the constant rollers with a few small climbs. Wish I would have taken some pics. |
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Post by Tim_L on May 9, 2009 21:17:31 GMT -8
Thanks Dale for planning this (& the other) rides, I think I speak for all when I say we appreciate it.
Despite the legs screaming at me for the last 15 miles or so, it was still great fun. Quite challenging. Thanks to Dan, Mike, Dick and Jerry for taking turns pacing me back to the rest of the gang :-D
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