March 14 - Big Terra Nova Clockwise Loop CANCELLED

[Ddallin]

I can't make Sunday. Packing for Ski trip...

[JTyre]

Hey Ron, this ride is shaping up to be a biblical one. Thank you for organizing it.

I'm still 50/50 as I'm hoping to be hungover that morning. If I'm unsuccessful at that endeavour I'll be waiting for you at the Switch Bridge at 7:20 am on Saturday, March 14.

Andy's suggestion of the Six Mile Pub resonates strongly with me. As their website notes "Weary travelers have stopped at the pub for more than a century to rest and quench a thirst before going on their way". I say no more.

[rduncan]

Let’s keep it Saturday. That way we can still do a Sunday 7.30 gravel ride.

[Andy B.]

Saturday for me.

[schouten]

Saturday @ 7:00am from Cook bucks it is!

Welcome aboard Dave! I'll add your name to the list of riders.

[schouten]

Looks like the weather forecast is dry but cold. Brrrr, let's hope it warms up a bit but regardless I think this ride is a go!!

Bring lots of food to sustain yourself (bonk free riding pls!), snacks to share, a cup, and whatever else you need for your tea/coffee. Rob will bring the stove, coffee maker, and decaffeinated grounds. I'll bring caffeinated grounds and L3 will pack tea bags. For planning purposes, there are about 9 of us.

[LouiseF]

Treats. Don’t forget treats.

Who is bringing the frothy milk? Somebody has gotta have one of those little battery operated spinner things?

[AJ Neale]

Make it an even 10. I like hiking.

Andrew

[steelwool]

Now that Andrew has confirmed - I'm in!

Wayne

[mandreassen]

And now... we're a dozen...I think I got a golden ticket from the day! Looking forward to it

[JTyre]

Now that Andrew has confirmed - I'm in!

Wayne

Now that steelwool has confirmed - I'm in, because ...

[LouiseF]

Wayne, bringing Jessie?

[steelwool]

Jess and Radar might try and meet up with us during our coffee break.

[mashby]

Just in case you didn't get the memo, I'll be having my coffee on the drive to Bowser while you're all riding this weekend. Have fun!

[rduncan]

A reminder that in order to enjoy some camp coffee you’ll need to bring a vessel of some sort.

I’ll be packing both a stove-top espresso and a French press. The latter both for coffee and frothed milk. I have decaf and Ron said he’s bringing a couple pounds of high-grade stuff so we have everyone covered. Let’s hope the Wx is good so we can enjoy the lakeside view.

Now I just have to figure out how to fit my 2-burner Coleman stove on my bike and where to put the propane tank...

[LouiseF]

Just checking that planning for SB pick up at 720 is good?

[schouten]

Yes, but be prepared for a little tardiness.

[Damian P]

I'd love to join in too! sounds like an awesome ride

-Damian

[LouiseF]

Ok Ron. Since it is going to be so cold, should I aim for 730 instead. Or split the difference and be there for 725.....Any other SBers?

[schouten]

@Damian - we haven't met, but if you know what you are getting into, come on out! It'll be a pretty straightforward plod along the goose for a while until we hit some funner trails. If you decide it isn't your thing you can always turn back without getting lost.

@L3 - Farhang says he'll be there and I expect JT too (unless he ditches us to wash his hair again), but I''m sure there will be many more. 7:25 seems reasonable. But again, getting a large group rolling always takes little more time...