Yes, that did necessitate all caps. I'm effing stoked.

BIKES

SUNSHINE

SHENANIGANSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(1) This is an informal thing and while I will be helpful, I will not play organizer or chaperone except to a limited extent. So, while I'm happy to make suggestions as to where to stay, maybe help find a team house, answer unlimited questions, and so on, riders will have to get themselves there, make their own arrangements, keep themselves fed, and show up at the ride jump-off points at the scheduled times. 

(2) All are welcome. However, everyone should know that this will be a very challenging long weekend. Lots of miles, lots of mountains, and the standard no-drop policy will not be in place except on climbs. And even then, if you are WAY behind (some of these climbs are an hour long) we may not wait. BUT - and this is a BIG BUT (har har): If you are new or not in great shape **do not be deterred**. I will create cue sheets and ride maps so no one has to worry about getting lost. And really, its not hard to find your way around with a fancy cell phone and/or a decent sense of direction. It's basically North to South on PCH, and either up a mountain or down it back towards the ocean. So bottom line: even if you're worried about being able to stay with the group, we'll make sure you are taken care of and get you back safe and there will be lots of team hanging out and learning time. In fact, the more people who come the more likely it is we can organize "hard" and "easier" rides. So that's it. Let me know if you are interested so we can start to get an idea of numbers. We already have a great group of return campers, and some first-time ones as well, even before this official announcement.

I am flying out early in the week with the family and they are flying back Friday. I'll be heading back on the same Virgin Atlantic Flight with Mike and Joe on Sunday. Good times.

The rides we will be doing in California are available at: 

Here you can view them, print them, export them to Garmin file, etc.

These routes may be subject to change before the actual event, but I thought it would be good to let everyone get acquainted with ridewithgps ahead of time, as I'd like to make this the center for up-to-date ride plans. I am giving myself until Friday February 6 to tweak - after that date you can consider whatever you see here to be locked in.  

Note that the very challenging days on Friday and Saturday are designed so that the third climb of the day can easily be skipped, for anyone who wants a slightly less epic day. Also note that I never really plan Sunday ahead of time; we play it by ear that day.

Reminder that if you're going to California, you need to sign the waiver:

And add your name to the "Confirmed Rider Contact Info" sheet on the Google doc at:

If you haven't done these things, it means I don't know that you're confirmed, so you're not on the email list, and you're already missing important emails about the weekend.