Good luck PAC

[creekster]

PAC, what happened? I imagine this silence means you are on the course? We look forward to a report.

[bluegoose]

But the weather is ugly, and if it's raining when we arise, we may bail and ride it on our own next week. Don't hate me if I'm a wuss. Stay tuned.

The Tour of the Unknown Coast is next weekend. Its just a short, but beautiful, 4 hour drive up the 101 from the Bay. We've got one guy in our group coming up from somewhere in the East Bay (Pleasanton, I believe) to join our little peleton. Weather looks great next weekend. 58 and sunny on the north coast.

I could use some riding partners. The only two guys that I had a chance of staying with are in the process of bailing on the ride.

[PaloAltoCougar]

PAC, what happened? I imagine this silence means you are on the course? We look forward to a report.

Fail. We back home, dry, warm and mildly disappointed.

We arose to threatening skies, but it wasn’t raining so we chose to ignore the forecasts and set out, along with 2500 others. There was the occasional raindrop or two, but about fifteen miles in, at the base of the first serious climb, the storm got serious. By the time we reached the first rest stop (26 miles), we were drenched and our shoes had become cisterns. Most people were bailing (literally and figuratively) at this point, so we decided to call it a day, even though it was nearly 25 miles back. But the escape route was pretty flat, so we sailed (again, literally and figuratively) back to the start. Even with our abortive effort we went just under 50 miles, with 3200 feet of climbing. And it didn’t seem like we’d done a real ride at all, which is nice as it suggests we’ve gotten into reasonably good shape. Still, it’s disappointing. So much so that we may drive up there again in a week or so and do the entire route on our own.

But riding in rain over extended distances can be tough and even dangerous, so we think we did the right thing. At least we didn’t use the SAG wagons to ferry us back, as many dozens were doing. Riding back at 18 mph, I gained a new appreciation for waterboarding. But I didn’t crack, so your secrets are safe with me.

P.S. I also noticed we were the only ones not riding real road bikes. We shall correct this faux pas during the current season.

[Babs]

But riding in rain over extended distances can be tough and even dangerous, so we think we did the right thing. At least we didn’t use the SAG wagons to ferry us back, as many dozens were doing. Riding back at 18 mph, I gained a new appreciation for waterboarding. But I didn’t crack, so your secrets are safe with me.

Well, I'd say you did the right thing, and a valiant effort, too. Hope your next ride is not quite so well suited for a wetsuit.