Tour De Palm Springs

[SDstumpy]

Originally Posted by e_hermo3

Sol,

we're planning on going out for this as well. Figure i should get a century in before i attempt the death ride in july. now i just need to pick up a road bike ....

nice!

Originally Posted by duke777

So who has signed up? STR pace group would be cool.

I'm signed up and down for a paceline...20mph right!

[duke777]

Originally Posted by SDstumpy

I'm signed up and down for a paceline...20mph right!

Only if you are pull us all the way.

Anyone know of a good place for all STR riders to meet?

[lesper4]

There are a crap load of riders so you probabley want to meet up outside the staging area (near a parking lot) and then get to the front of the stageing area early so you can lead and get out early. This is the one ride where they let people out in small bunches instead of a massive release. The release point is the Washington Mutal on Palm Canyon

[ghixon]

Originally Posted by duke777

Anyone know of a good place for all STR riders to meet?

Provided the route doesn't change too much, there's a small park (Desert Highland Park) on Tramview Rd just before you leave the city. It's right around the 3.5 mile mark.

Granted the North End isn't the best area to stop and hang out given the less than desirables that inhabit the area. There should be enough people out and early enough that it won't be a problem.

Here's a link for Google Maps.

I'm planning on hitting the 55 miler that starts at 8am. Maybe 2 groups would work. One for the 55 and another for the 100 milers.

[Salter77]

This will probably be my first century as well. My wife is conteplating it, but she's talking herself out of it and wanting to do the 55. I don't know if I'll be able to keep up a 18-20mph cadence, but I'll try and hang with you guys.

[lesper4]

I usually average 17+ in organized rides so 18-20 in a group should be easy? still trying to convince my friend to go, which would put me back in the 58 mile ride.

[lesper4]

Bump, just about a month away! For extra cricular activities afterwards the Riverside County Fair is going on www.datefest.org, opening that same weekend.

[oskin100]

When you pre-register do you have to pick up your packet on friday or can you do it the morning of? I email them but no response yet. Thanks and i'll be down for the 20mph + pace line.

[lesper4]

Friday, February 12, 2010

Spa Resort Casino Parking Lot F
400 Block of North Indian Canyon
Pre-registered riders may pick up their packets.
Late Registration from 12 noon to 9:00 p.m.

[oskin100]

Originally Posted by lesper4

Friday, February 12, 2010

Spa Resort Casino Parking Lot F
400 Block of North Indian Canyon
Pre-registered riders may pick up their packets.
Late Registration from 12 noon to 9:00 p.m.

I saw this exact thing and i dont wish to go out there twice as we are going to head out the morning of.

[lesper4]

No you can do it in the morning too. I did that a few years ago. There is a side street where they have the tables.

[oskin100]

So who is all in on this ride and does anyone still want to meet up and do a pace line. I f so just let me know and ill be there. I am doing the century.

[lesper4]

I am doing the century but I have not signed up yet but I don't think I want to do an unsupported century so I will bite the bullet ($70).

[Docklobster]

I'll be there riding with a couple of friends - we are targetign a 20 avg depending on wind/weather.

[duke777]

I'm still thinking about riding it. Would love have ride in a good pace line.

[mmbtv]

Do not meet at that park; That is the hood!

[lesper4]

I thought the hood was Cat city and Indio.

[Pickettt]

100 miles is a long time to be riding in the rain. You guys (and girls) be safe out there.

[lesper4]

It weather report said rain on the weekend but has been updated and now says sunny and great temps. Cant wait!

[Rumpled]

That park is the hood. We rented the gym for a party one night - good thing there was 300 of us!