I met John and Linda a few years ago at Master's Nationals at a cute, B&B in Somerset, PA. Great people and awesome athletes. We have kept in touch since and Brad has taken advantage of their offer of staying with them for a days (or week) while he is having his "Winter of Content" (or as others call "the Winter of Brad" or "the Winter of Ober"...)
Anyways, I am subscribed to their ride report so when it is freezing here in PA, I can fantasize about long, warm rides.
Here is their ride for Inauguration Day:
"The Tuesday Mile: Placerville ParknRide at 11:00 am pct, January 20, 2009.
The Start: Late start time due to the Inauguration. Starts at the ParknRide across from the beginning of the bike path on Mosquito Rd in the middle of Placerville. Exit 50 at the Broadway exit going East. Then turn right to Mosquito and go under the freeway. (Exit called Mosquito going west) The ParknRide is just north of 50 on Mosquito.
Format: Road bike, but be prepared for rough and steep roads. The format is a 4 hour ride, with the first hour easy. We plan on going north on 193 to Shoofly, Spanish Flat, Traverse Creek, Bear Creek, to the Darling Ridge area, then back through Georgetown. There is some great, remote riding on Darling Ridge.
There will be a water/food stop in Georgetown, CA. (Longitude 38.9°N Longitude 120.85°W (Elev. 2398 ft))
If you wish to make the ride easier, you can park at the bottom of the Canyon on 193 (Chili Bar) - then you won't have to ride back up the hill at the end.
Weather report: High of 61, low of 45. Sunny.
Extra Long River Ride Report: 8 riders (including Dan Martin, Mike Margraf, John Hancock, Brad O from PA, Mike P, Linda and Rick), 115 miles, 2000 feet of climbing. There are great roads up around Nicolas.
PS: The Inaugural Address should be 9ish PCT and over before 10."
I am jealous as the snow falls in Lancaster, PA (Latitude 40.06°N Longitude 76.3°W).
