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dirtmistress · 08-23-2008, 11:12 PM

I'm signed up but don't know who's going and who I could hook up with.
Who's doing this ride? Anyone interested in riding back the next day? Or catching the train the next day?
I'm open to anything. Talk to me.

bvader · 08-24-2008, 07:29 AM

My wife and I are riding the Tandem. This is a social ride for my friends and I. We skip the loop around Irvine (ridden that area too many times) and basically head at leisurely pace towards San Diego (Total ~85 miles). We like to get their early and shower at a Not so Secret Anymore Place (PM me if you want to know) hang out, and eat a leisurely lunch, gab etc... The train ride back (which sounds like you are not taking) is one of the funnest parts, its basically Hoot-n-Hollering Party, highly recommend if you get a chance next year.

We are a fun bunch, we leave pretty early but ride a very social pace and social attitude ... get the feeling its a social thing, its all about the fun. You ...or any socialist...

are more than welcome to join us.

- Steve and Mimi

P.s. Something that some people don't know is that you can bring a bag(s) and a cooler etc to the Irvine train station and then pick it up when you get to the end in Sand Diego.

Reedster · 08-24-2008, 09:18 AM

I'm doing it with a group of Mountain Bikers from Team Dirty Work in Riverside. We have some fast folks and some slow folks, so I have no idea what our pace will be, but anyone is welcome to join us. We're all on the train back, so we won't be riding back.

~R

Pain Freak · 08-24-2008, 10:21 AM

You already know I'm in....still not set on how I'm getting back.

Keith B · 08-24-2008, 10:52 AM

I rode down to San Diego and took the Amtrak back yesterday. Pretty good fun it was too. $18 back home wasnt bad at all :-)

bvader · 08-24-2008, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pain Freak

You already know I'm in....still not set on how I'm getting back.

Believe it on not, you can probably just ride the regular train back. The Amtrak Century train is a separate train. I have done that in the past with no problem, in fact it is sometimes less hassle (but far less fun) than the "Official Train"

Pho'dUp · 08-24-2008, 11:36 AM

Injured and pulling out of the ride. Have fun all.

Wrecker · 08-24-2008, 09:16 PM

John and I are in, we're not sure about how we're getting back either. Maybe we can get an STR party train

It is, after all, my bday!!!!

bighit8 · 08-24-2008, 09:54 PM

What is the date again.I can fit three bikes and three people.Im injured so cant ride.But if anybody is willing to help out with gas I can give you a ride home and cheer ya on at the same time.Let me know.

Reedster · 08-24-2008, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wrecker

It is, after all, my bday!!!!

Mine too.

Wrecker · 08-24-2008, 09:59 PM

9/6 Woohoo! Cheering, too? Is that extra?

See! Reeder AND me! We SO NEED an STR train!

bighit8 · 08-24-2008, 10:03 PM

9/6 on the calender and a BUMP for those that need a ride.

Pain Freak · 08-24-2008, 10:04 PM

Do you all want to ride back together? Take the same train back?

And Early Happy b-day to you both.

bighit8 · 08-24-2008, 10:09 PM

[quote=Pain Freak;359881]Do you all want to ride back together? Take the same train back?

And Early Happy b-day to you both.[/qu
I'm willing to DD if needed.Designated driver.

Wrecker · 08-24-2008, 10:16 PM

I'd love to take you up on the ride, but I have to check with my other half--I was kind of hoping that we could stop by the old Irish pub down there afterwards for some Bailey's cheesecake (mmmm, cheesecake-in my best Homer voice).

duke777 · 08-24-2008, 11:59 PM

Not sure if I can make it riding back since there is a good chance of good head wind coming back but I'm down for taking the train back....if Danny is driving us back in his detective special then I called shotgun first!

Reedster · 08-25-2008, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wrecker

9/6 Woohoo! Cheering, too? Is that extra?

See! Reeder AND me! We SO NEED an STR train!

Sounds great. But, I'm on the train already. But we can certainly have some pre-train libations at the end of the ride.

~R

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pain Freak

And Early Happy b-day to you both.

Thank you.

~R

Letyrides · 08-25-2008, 04:37 PM

I'm in. Not sure how fast or who I am riding with. Taking the train back would love some company since last year I rode back alone and lost my money and CC.

Pain Freak · 08-25-2008, 08:28 PM

I'm good with hooking a ride with Danny if we can get a couple more it'll be cheaper.

Lety I can set you up with my roadie bud/budettes. There a fun bunch and will treat you like an old friend.

bighit8 · 08-25-2008, 08:31 PM

Just let me know Mike.

08-24-2008, 10:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
Pain Freak Peanut butta jelly	You already know I'm in....still not set on how I'm getting back. __________________ If quizzes are quizzical, what are tests? “Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body—but rather a skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, ‘Wow, what a ride!’ ” —anon.

08-24-2008, 10:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
Keith B Professional Lion Tamer	I rode down to San Diego and took the Amtrak back yesterday. Pretty good fun it was too. $18 back home wasnt bad at all :-) __________________ "I once met three guys named pain, suffering and sacrifice. Now, we're inseperable. We're best friends"

08-24-2008, 11:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
Pho'dUp I made a Taco this big!	Injured and pulling out of the ride. Have fun all. __________________ *TKBlazer:* Pho'dUp forgot his clothes i guess i have to stop by the thrift store and pick him up a dress to wear for the race

08-24-2008, 09:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
Wrecker THE Penultimate Mtb'er	John and I are in, we're not sure about how we're getting back either. Maybe we can get an STR party train It is, after all, my bday!!!! __________________ "There are too many factors you have to take into account that you have no control over...The most important factor you can keep in your own hands is yourself. I always placed the greatest emphasis on that." Eddy Merckx

08-24-2008, 09:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
bighit8 STR Veteran	What is the date again.I can fit three bikes and three people.Im injured so cant ride.But if anybody is willing to help out with gas I can give you a ride home and cheer ya on at the same time.Let me know. __________________ Roger: You guys should join us next Sunday. It would be nice to have another screamer CHEWYETI: Heat, Beat, Repeat!

08-23-2008, 11:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
dirtmistress	Amtrak Century Roll Call I'm signed up but don't know who's going and who I could hook up with. Who's doing this ride? Anyone interested in riding back the next day? Or catching the train the next day? I'm open to anything. Talk to me. __________________ http://www.bichonsandbuddies.com/ "Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."

08-24-2008, 07:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
bvader Every Day Is A New Day	My wife and I are riding the Tandem. This is a social ride for my friends and I. We skip the loop around Irvine (ridden that area too many times) and basically head at leisurely pace towards San Diego (Total ~85 miles). We like to get their early and shower at a Not so Secret Anymore Place (PM me if you want to know) hang out, and eat a leisurely lunch, gab etc... The train ride back (which sounds like you are not taking) is one of the funnest parts, its basically Hoot-n-Hollering Party, highly recommend if you get a chance next year. We are a fun bunch, we leave pretty early but ride a very social pace and social attitude ... get the feeling its a social thing, its all about the fun. You ...or any socialist... are more than welcome to join us. - Steve and Mimi P.s. Something that some people don't know is that you can bring a bag(s) and a cooler etc to the Irvine train station and then pick it up when you get to the end in Sand Diego.

08-24-2008, 09:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
Reedster Violent Tree Hugger	I'm doing it with a group of Mountain Bikers from Team Dirty Work in Riverside. We have some fast folks and some slow folks, so I have no idea what our pace will be, but anyone is welcome to join us. We're all on the train back, so we won't be riding back. ~R

08-24-2008, 09:59 PM	#11 (permalink)
Wrecker THE Penultimate Mtb'er	9/6 Woohoo! Cheering, too? Is that extra? See! Reeder AND me! We SO NEED an STR train! __________________ "There are too many factors you have to take into account that you have no control over...The most important factor you can keep in your own hands is yourself. I always placed the greatest emphasis on that." Eddy Merckx

08-24-2008, 10:03 PM	#12 (permalink)
bighit8 STR Veteran	9/6 on the calender and a BUMP for those that need a ride. __________________ Roger: You guys should join us next Sunday. It would be nice to have another screamer CHEWYETI: Heat, Beat, Repeat!

08-24-2008, 10:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
Pain Freak Peanut butta jelly	Do you all want to ride back together? Take the same train back? And Early Happy b-day to you both. __________________ If quizzes are quizzical, what are tests? “Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body—but rather a skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, ‘Wow, what a ride!’ ” —anon.

08-24-2008, 10:09 PM	#14 (permalink)
bighit8 STR Veteran	[quote=Pain Freak;359881]Do you all want to ride back together? Take the same train back? And Early Happy b-day to you both.[/qu I'm willing to DD if needed.Designated driver. __________________ Roger: You guys should join us next Sunday. It would be nice to have another screamer CHEWYETI: Heat, Beat, Repeat!

08-24-2008, 10:16 PM	#15 (permalink)
Wrecker THE Penultimate Mtb'er	I'd love to take you up on the ride, but I have to check with my other half--I was kind of hoping that we could stop by the old Irish pub down there afterwards for some Bailey's cheesecake (mmmm, cheesecake-in my best Homer voice). __________________ "There are too many factors you have to take into account that you have no control over...The most important factor you can keep in your own hands is yourself. I always placed the greatest emphasis on that." Eddy Merckx

08-24-2008, 11:59 PM	#16 (permalink)
duke777 Oh Deer!	Not sure if I can make it riding back since there is a good chance of good head wind coming back but I'm down for taking the train back....if Danny is driving us back in his detective special then I called shotgun first! __________________ $2,237.66 in damage.......Bambi must die!

08-25-2008, 04:37 PM	#18 (permalink)
Letyrides Yipee Skippy!	I'm in. Not sure how fast or who I am riding with. Taking the train back would love some company since last year I rode back alone and lost my money and CC. __________________ "The bicycle is just as good as most husbands and, when it gets old and shabby, a woman can dispose of it and get a new one without shocking the entire community." - Ann Strong

08-25-2008, 08:28 PM	#19 (permalink)
Pain Freak Peanut butta jelly	I'm good with hooking a ride with Danny if we can get a couple more it'll be cheaper. Lety I can set you up with my roadie bud/budettes. There a fun bunch and will treat you like an old friend. __________________ If quizzes are quizzical, what are tests? “Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body—but rather a skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, ‘Wow, what a ride!’ ” —anon.

08-25-2008, 08:31 PM	#20 (permalink)
bighit8 STR Veteran	Just let me know Mike. __________________ Roger: You guys should join us next Sunday. It would be nice to have another screamer CHEWYETI: Heat, Beat, Repeat!

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