Hi All:Please RSVP to me ( hit "reply" not "reply all" ) if you are planning on joining us for Norm's previously announced Solvang "Away Ride" so we know who to watch for at the start.P.S.: Looks like the weather forecast is good in this area for this ride.Thank you for your prompt replies.Jim Doane - Red Ride Captain CVC Saturday Red/Orange Away Ride -- Saturday, October 13th, 9:00 AM Location; Buelton: 101 North to Buelton exit at Highwat 246; turn right and park in the Albertsons Parking Lot. Ride departs at 9:00 AM. Route: Buelton Lompco Loop including Foxen Canyon; For a detailed map and route slip, go to: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1757268 This is a Red and Orange level ride only regroups will be made on the route: Please let me know by responding to this email if you are planning on attending? Carpool can be arranged. Ride leaders for this ride will be:Jim DoaneGary Feldstein Norm Weir The Red/Orange is an Intermediate to advanced ride, 40+ miles in length. It is mandatory to have & wear a helmet. It is the rider's responsibility to ensure that the helmet is in good condition. This is a "drop ride" so please understand the route before you start (and how to get back). As always we will try to stick together & have a fun safe ride. We will regroup regularly and to allow everyone a chance to ride together. Things to have:Helmet !!! - Water to complete the ride or at least to reach the next water stop - Tools to perform minor repairs -Chain repair linkage - Inner-tube and pump (or the like) - Cellular phone - Food to replenish energy. Inclement weather policy: In the interest of safety, whenever it is either actively raining or the ride route has wet roads, it is our club policy to cancel a club ride. Club members may still choose to meet and ride in these conditions; however, the ride will not be considered an official club ride. Norm Weir(818) 282-2421 _______________________________________________ announce mailing list announce@mail.cvcbike.org You can unsubscribe and manage your message preferences here: https://mail.cvcbike.org/mailman/listinfo/announce