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Re:Oct 25th - Ride Between the Waters 2 Months, 3 Weeks ago  
I plan on the 100, but still have not registered. Does anyone know if it is possible to register the morning of the ride?? I have another friend that is interested, but can't pre-register.

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Re:Oct 25th - Ride Between the Waters 2 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
37 ?? Man that is REALLY old!!!!! I thought you were 29 So what was it like ACE before they invented electricity? Did you really get to meet Abraham Lincoln?
 
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Re:Oct 25th - Ride Between the Waters 2 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
Anybody seen the weather forecast for Saturday? Looking at weather.com it looks like:

  • Rain / Wind

  • Rain / Wind

  • High / 71°F

  • Low / 55°F

  • Precip: 70%

  • Wind SSE at 22 mph


Fun ride in the rain and wind???
 
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Re:Oct 25th - Ride Between the Waters 2 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
The weather looks questionable; but it may not rain until the afternoon.

Let's check the weather on Friday!!
 
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Re:Oct 25th - Ride Between the Waters 2 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
You guys actually listen to the weather guessers for anything more than the current observation??
 
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Re:Oct 25th - Ride Between the Waters 2 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
I'm sure it will change by then!

Hey WALT?! Sale on rain gear??

I didn't ride today...but I WILL be riding on Thursday!
 
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Re:Oct 25th - Ride Between the Waters 2 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
I agree with Dave to wait until Friday to decide. As I mentioned last weekend, I am willing to drive and can carry 3 passenger's plus bikes. I know Dave and Paul were interested, and if you both are still a go, that leaves one available spot. Just let me know guys.

Let's hope for good weather!

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Re:Oct 25th - Ride Between the Waters 2 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
My cell # is 439-9989 for anyone that wants to call about a ride.

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Re:Oct 25th - Ride Between the Waters 2 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
Hi guys, I thought I would share the email and attachment that I received with our registration confirmation. We will be riding together leaving from the shop at 6ish!

At the registration check-in on Saturday, you will receive your cue sheets and t-shirts.

Routes: The Tour is completely on public roads except for driveways leading to rest stops. (Green street signs are public roads, brown street signs are private roads.) Directional arrows are painted on the right edge of the pavement at all public road intersections. Remember that mileage on cue sheets are “car miles.” Your “bike miles” may vary a little.

Support: Professional service from Salisbury Cycle & Fitness, Inc. will be available at the start/finish area and at the lunch stop. Several marked vehicles will be riding the routes and available all day to assist riders. Most rest stops can contact them.
• Police and Rescue Squads are aware of the Tour and its routes.
• If you have a medical or police emergency, call 911 as soon as you can from a cell phone or other nearby phone.
• If you need service or other assistance from the Tour, contact host personnel at any stop.

Rest Stops: Each rest stop will have liquids, light snacks, a toilet, and most will have a telephone available. Stops will be open on a published schedule. If you reach a stop before or after its scheduled operating time, service may not be available. Lunch will be available on each route.

Registration at the Start/Finish: Registration is only available on Saturday. PLEASE check-in at the registration area. Light refreshments will be provided at the start/finish area before the ride and upon completion of your ride. However, if you return after the closing time (approximately 6:00 PM), service is not guaranteed. Please pick up your Between the Waters T-shirt when you check in at the registration area before your ride begins.

Friday Fun Ride: Those who wish to participate in the Fun Ride on Friday afternoon need to meet at the Yellow Duck Bakery in Exmore at 4:00 PM. From 13, take the Business 13 Exit to downtown Exmore, and the Yellow Duck Bakery is located at 3312 Main Street.

Wachapreague Area: There are many sights to see in and around the Wachapreague area including: the Turner Bronze Foundry and Gallery in Melfa; Kerr Place, an historic Federal-_style_ home built in 1799 in Onancock; the Debtor’s Prison and St. James Church in the town of Accomac; and the Eastern Shore Railroad Museum in Parksley.

Directions: NORTH: From Salisbury, MD take Route 13 South approximately 60 miles to Rt. 180. Turn left and go 5 miles to Wachapreague. SOUTH: From the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel follow Route 13 North approximately 40 miles to Rt. 180. Turn right and go 5 miles to Wachapreague. Watch for the signs to parking and registration.

The Between the Waters Bike Tour promises water views on both sides of the Eastern Shore peninsula and from the grounds of private homes that most visitors to the Shore are not able to visit. This year’s Tour starts and finishes overlooking the seaside marshlands of Wachapreague, the “flounder capital” of the world. A few of the featured Rest Stops include:

Featured Rest Stops: Recommended Starting Times:
• Windingdale
• Marsh Point Farm 100 mile 8:00 AM
• Garrison’s B & B 60 mile 9:00 AM
• Phoenix Rising 40 mile 10:00 AM
• Harborton Waterfront Park (lunch) 25 mile 11:00 AM

Cue Sheets for each route will be available at the registration area.

For additional information: website: www.cbes.org e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it 757-678-7157
 
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Re:Oct 25th - Ride Between the Waters 2 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
I'm going to make a decision tomorrow. I haven't looked today.

I'll be at work tomorrow: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or my cell is 757-717-1385.

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Re:Oct 25th - Ride Between the Waters 2 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
My contact info is 544-3803 cell. This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it : the cell phone is the best way to get me text or call.
 
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Re:Oct 25th - Ride Between the Waters 2 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
Lee, Ed, Les, Donna, Paul, Ace:

For Ride between the Waters; I am going to pass. There are things I like more then riding 5 hours in cold rain... I know hard to believe.

I will plan to ride from the shop on Saturday morning if the weather is passable. Sunday looks great - so I am thinking of doing the giant loop for ~50 on Sunday.

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Re:Oct 25th - Ride Between the Waters 2 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
Hey everybody!

I think Dave, Les and I are all bailing on the ride.

I haven't paid, and looking at the forecast for 18mph winds and rain in the morning, kicking up to 24 by 11:00... with rain increasing through the afternoon.

I can ride in the cold rain at home...as a matter of fact, there's LESS of a chance of rain here!

Anyway...I just finished 25 miles around home tonight. If it's not raining in the morning, I'm going to try to get in 20-40 miles (depending on the weather). If it's raining I'll go to the gym and do some work around the house.

Sunday, however...I'm interested in going long, but I have a time constraint. I can do 35ish? on Sunday. Both Les and Dave are interested in going long.

Sorry guys!

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Re:Oct 25th - Ride Between the Waters 2 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
Not sure about Jason and Donna. If they are out, looks like I'll be el solo lobo...joy.

Jason/Donna, my new cell is 757-472-1567

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Re:Oct 25th - Ride Between the Waters 2 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
Paul,
I am glad to hear you are still going. I can see who the real men of this group are! We are heading out from the shop at 6. My cell is 773-3195 Jason's is 620-0771.
See you in the morning
By the way it is going to be warm... 65 by 8!
 
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Re:Oct 25th - Ride Between the Waters 2 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
Solid, it will be nice to have some company. The forecast temp is a plus. I don't mind the wet nor the cold but together that would not be fun. I'm still not convinced that the weather guessers are spot on. Too many years in aviation...I've been told countless times that the forcast at my landing time was clear to the moon only to return and find it zero/zero or (from a forecaster), "If I were you I wouldn't launch, you'll be in the middle of severe t-storms." I launch only to find the t-storms 'didn't develop as forecast.' Go figure.

If I'm not at the shop by 6 (i'll call you), leave without me and i will see you up there. should be about an hour and 15 minutes up there.
 
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Re:Oct 25th - Ride Between the Waters 2 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
Paul, Donna and Ace :

Good luck with the weather.

I hope we are wrong and you have a great ride!

Dave
 
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Re:Oct 25th - Ride Between the Waters 2 Months, 1 Week ago  
For the record, the weather guessers were right and wrong...mostly wrong in my opinion.

We got rained on, more like mist, for about 10 minutes although it did start to downpore at about 4:15 after we were done. We even had sun and patchy blue skys for some time.

Temps were in the mid 60s and dropped, I think, to the high 50s towards the end of the ride.

It was windy. They said the wind was supposed to be about 18 mph from the SE. When we started it was about that strong and out of the NE. Over the course of the day it shifted to from the east and then from the SE and got stronger. End result was that we had a headwind or crosswind for most of the ride.

In fact, the wind was down right brutal. This was by far the hardest flat century I have done.

Course was well marked and well supported. Drivers up there are far more courtious then down here.
 
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