This is the end

Cue the Doors:

This is the end
Of Whine and Dine
This is the end
For 2009, the end

Of our elaborate rides, the end…

There will be no Whine and Dine ride Wednesday!

Next scheduled regular season ride is Tuesday, April 6, 2010.

WnD Extended Season Ride: Sept. 30, 2009

Ride starts at 5:30 p.m.

Bernal Bandit, Via Santa Teresa and Scenic Vista option

This ride features a Bernal “Bandit” ride as well as Via Santa Teresa and an optional grunt up Scenic Vista (& return to Via Santa Teresa).

Lights are not a bad idea, just in case!

M pace, not a pansy ride!

You are invited to meet at 5:30 p.m. in San Jose at the corner of Camden Ave. and Almaden Expressway near the Tacos Al Pastor. Superior Mexican food beer etc will follow the ride at Tacos Al Pastor. They have outside seating! Bring a sweatshirt or jacket for after.

Even if you don’t ride please come for SUPERIOR Mexican Food, Beer and stealthy wine at Tacos Al Pastor. They have outside seating like Una Mas.

As this ride was not posted to the ACTC newsletter there is no ACTC ride credit (for those that care about such things.)

Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 5:30pm

Tacos Al Pastor
6469 Almaden Expy
San Jose, CA

WnD Extended season ride: Sept 23, 2009, 5:30p

Lights are not a bad idea, just in case!

M pace, not a pansy ride!

Something totally different! You are invited to meet at 5:30 p.m. in San Jose at the corner of Camden Ave. and Almaden Expressway near the Tacos Al Pastor. More details will be coming. Superior Mexican food beer etc will follow the ride at Tacos Al Pastor. They have outside seating! Bring a sweatshirt or jacket for after.

Even if you don’t ride please come for SUPERIOR Mexican Food, Beer and stealthy wine at Tacos Al Pastor. They have outside seating like Una Mas.

As this ride was not posted to the ACTC newsletter there is no ACTC ride credit (for those that care about such things.)

Ride is a Bernal Bandit and Bailey ride:

[Route Sheet Is Here]

Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 5:30pm
Tacos Al Pastor
6469 Almaden Expy
San Jose, CA

Dorothy’s Ride Saturday, September 26

Date: Saturday, September 26, 2009
Time: 11:00am – 6:00pm Location: Aptos, CA
Street: 150 Rancho del Mar shopping center
City/Town: Aptos, CA

Note: Brian Chun will lead a “ride to the ride” from the Los Gatos Park and Ride at 8 AM. Get extra credit!

Where: Meet by the KFC, South end of the Rancho del Mar shopping center, in Aptos. Route map here.

Why: Bike from the beach to the redwoods, with farmland, ranches and wineries in between! The route roughly follows the “Corralitos Wine Trail” past four (!) wineries. The best is reported to be Alfaro’s, and we’ll meet for tasting and lunch there. All wineries are marked on the map.

Stats: The “short loop” is about 25 miles, and 2000′ of climbing: 3 LM to M. The “Long Loop” adds another ~15 miles, with Mt. Madonna and Eureka Canyon as options. The “Ride to the Ride”, well, will be as long as you make it–bike from SJ to Aptos and back.

Notes:

1. You can ride to the ride with Brian Chun. Meet at 8 AM at the Los Gatos Park and Ride to take Old Santa Cruz Highway to Aptos, with other goats possible. Brian will have a sign-up sheet, and I’ll submit for club credit. You can also SAG back, if you like, in my car. (Room for up to 3 extra bikes/riders possible.)
2. September 26 is the “Corralitos Wine Trail Festival”, with live music and free food (Corralitos sausages!) at the wineries! You can purchase a pass to all 4 wineries for $35 here, or pay $10 for each winery you want to visit. Alfaro’s is the only “official” stop, however: they have award-winning wines and a good selection, and are expecting us. Also, they have limited picnic facilities, and are close to the Corralitos Market, if you want to purchase something for lunch. See the route map for locations of wineries and the market.
3. Dave will pick up your wine purchases for you! Simply text or phone me by 3 PM on the ride day at 408-230-7164 and leave a message with your name, the winery, and number of bottles. I’ll bring them back to the ride start or San Jose, as you prefer.
4. MOST IMPORTANT: Be aware that drinking and riding can be a potentially dangerous and/or illegal combination, so use good judgment. Also, be aware that there may be extra drivers on the road, some who may have been drinking–so keep an eye out! Dave and his sidekick Carlie will happily (and discreetly) SAG anyone who asks, no questions asked!

Hope to see everyone there!

Dave Adler

WnD Ride; September 16, 2009

The Bullwinkle Ride <–Please print a route sheet!

The traditional first and last ride of the Whine and Dine season. This is also a short ride and is good for times when weather is an issue.

Whine and Dine Ride Details

The 10 year anniversary ride!

Yes it is hard for me to believe it too. But, this is the last whine and dine regular season ride of 2009. As Tyler has pointed out, this ride is the WnD 10 year anniversary ride! Yes, we wrap up our 10th WnD season tooday. We are planning to have cake and other special treats to celebrate the occasion.

All the Whine and Dine Rides start at 6 p.m. on Wednesday in front of Summit Bikes in Los Gatos, CA. After the rides we go out for fun and food at Una Mas in Los Gatos.

The Wednesday Whine and Dine Mountain Bike Ride

The Whine and Dine Mountain Bike Ride is listed for the same time as the road rides. I will be climbing slowly this year, so the pace is slow and social. The riders can influence which route we choose. The ride is listed for April, May, and June. If there is continued interest I will list it all summer. Meet at the same time and place as the road ride, Summit Bikes 6:00 PM. – Tyler French

This Ride is an ACTC Ride and there is ACTC ride credit for this option.

The Wednesday Whine and Dine road rides

Quick Spinner Road Ride

Your Choice!, [Details Here]

This Ride is an ACTC Ride and there is ACTC ride credit for this option.

Mellow Road Ride

A fun ride! (See Above)

Be Green, Print Your Own Route Sheet (when they are available)

I am only printing a few route sheets to conserve paper. Riders are encouraged to print your own route sheets before the ride. This is the only way you can be sure to get a route sheet. I am tired of wasting so much paper.

Hike

My information is there will not be a hike. I have not confirmed this however.

Alcohol and Los Gatos Whine and Dine Rides

Please note: Any eating of burritos and/or possible consumption of alcohol will only occur after these Whine and Dine rides. Consumption of alcoholic beverages, including possible brewskies, will not be occurring on the ride, only after! Please drink responsibly.

Other things whine and dine

Want to be able to subscribe to the latest Whine and Dine news? You can even get it delivered to your phone! Check out the Whine and Dine Ride Twitter Feed:

http://twitter.com/whinedine

I have created a calendar of planned Whine and Dine Rides and events.

You can view the calendar at:
http://ical.me.com/s_sloan/WnD%20Calender

You can subscribe to the calendar at:
webcal://ical.me.com/s_sloan/WnD%20Calender.ics

Also, there is a whine and dine ride group on Facebook.

ACTC Ride Sign Up Sheet

[Ride leaders, download sign up sheet here]

WnD Ride; September 9, 2009

[Related photo and post from Scott and Sarah's 2006 WnD Wedding Celebration]

Remember to print a route sheet if you can!

Kennedy/Shannon with half or whole Hicks, Reynolds, Loma Almaden options

Cafeteria Style Ride; This mellow bike ride is cafeteria style. It has four options, ranges from Super Mellow to OMG. This ain’t no pansy ride! Mix-em, match-em or ride-em all if you dare.

Whine and Dine Ride Details

About the rides

All the Whine and Dine Rides start at 6 p.m. on Wednesday in front of Summit Bikes in Los Gatos, CA. After the rides we go out for fun and food at Una Mas in Los Gatos.

The Wednesday Whine and Dine Mountain Bike Ride

The Whine and Dine Mountain Bike Ride is listed for the same time as the road rides. I will be climbing slowly this year, so the pace is slow and social. The riders can influence which route we choose. The ride is listed for April, May, and June. If there is continued interest I will list it all summer. Meet at the same time and place as the road ride, Summit Bikes 6:00 PM. – Tyler French

This Ride is an ACTC Ride and there is ACTC ride credit for this option.

The Wednesday Whine and Dine road rides

Quick Spinner Road Ride

Blackberry with a twist, [Details Here]

This Ride is an ACTC Ride and there is ACTC ride credit for this option.

Mellow Road Ride

A fun ride! (See Above)

Super Mellow Road Ride Option

Kennedy/Shannon, Half Hicks

[Route Sheet, Click Here]

Be Green, Print Your Own Route Sheet (when they are available)

I am only printing a few route sheets to conserve paper. Riders are encouraged to print your own route sheets before the ride. This is the only way you can be sure to get a route sheet. I am tired of wasting so much paper.

Hike

No current information regarding the hike. This blog post will be updated as more information becomes available!

Alcohol and Los Gatos Whine and Dine Rides

Please note: Any eating of burritos and/or possible consumption of alcohol will only occur after these Whine and Dine rides. Consumption of alcoholic beverages, including possible brewskies, will not be occurring on the ride, only after! Please drink responsibly.

Other things whine and dine

Want to be able to subscribe to the latest Whine and Dine news? You can even get it delivered to your phone! Check out the Whine and Dine Ride Twitter Feed:

http://twitter.com/whinedine

I have created a calendar of planned Whine and Dine Rides and events.

You can view the calendar at:
http://ical.me.com/s_sloan/WnD%20Calender

You can subscribe to the calendar at:
webcal://ical.me.com/s_sloan/WnD%20Calender.ics

Also, there is a whine and dine ride group on Facebook.

ACTC Ride Sign Up Sheet

[Ride leaders, download sign up sheet here]

WnD Super Mellow Option; Sept. 2, 2009

The Amestress is back!

Amy Marsh will be leading the mellow ride next week. I am going to LA for a big union meeting. Expect a more aggressive ride on this date. No whining, if you want a super mellow option, see below.

Super Mellow Road Ride Option (for those not wanting to be aggressive)

No ride leader for this option!

Kennedy/Shannon, Half Hicks

[Print Your Own Route Sheet, Click Here]

Be Green, Print Your Own Route Sheet (when they are available)

I am only printing a few route sheets to conserve paper. Riders are encouraged to print your own route sheets before the ride. This is the only way you can be sure to get a route sheet. I am tired of wasting so much paper.

Hike

No current information regarding the hike. This blog post will be updated as more information becomes available!

Alcohol and Los Gatos Whine and Dine Rides

Please note: Any eating of burritos and/or possible consumption of alcohol will only occur after these Whine and Dine rides. Consumption of alcoholic beverages, including possible brewskies, will not be occurring on the ride, only after! Please drink responsibly.

Other things whine and dine

Want to be able to subscribe to the latest Whine and Dine news? You can even get it delivered to your phone! Check out the Whine and Dine Ride Twitter Feed:

http://twitter.com/whinedine

I have created a calendar of planned Whine and Dine Rides and events.

You can view the calendar at:
http://ical.me.com/s_sloan/WnD%20Calender

You can subscribe to the calendar at:
webcal://ical.me.com/s_sloan/WnD%20Calender.ics

Also, there is a whine and dine ride group on Facebook.

ACTC Ride Sign Up Sheet

[Ride leaders, download sign up sheet here]

WnD Extended Season Ride Friday, 5:30 p.m.

Something totally different! You are invited to meet at 5:30 p.m. in San Jose at the corner of Camden Ave. and Almaden Expressway near the Tacos Al Pastor. More details will be coming. Superior Mexican food beer etc will follow the ride at Tacos Al Pastor. They have outside seating! Bring a sweatshirt or jacket for after.

Even if you don’t ride please come for SUPERIOR Mexican Food, Beer and stealthy wine at Tacos Al Pastor. They have outside seating like Una Mas.

As this ride was not posted to the ACTC newsletter there is no ACTC ride credit (for those that care about such things.)

Ride is a Bernal Bandit ride:

[Route Sheet Here]

Friday, August 28, 2009, 5:30pm
Tacos Al Pastor
6469 Almaden Expy
San Jose, CA

Whine and Dine Past 2009

We are going back to Tuesdays
At yesterday’s Wednesday night ride we decided to go back to Tuesdays for Whine and Dine 2010. Just about everybody there agreed that it either did not make a difference to them or Tuesdays were actually better for them. The ride leaders agreed, so it is the plan.

Since I am not on the ACTC e-mail list please feel free to forward this information to that body. BTW – since I am on that subject. Since I am not on that list if a whine and dine mellow ride has to be canceled for any reason, due to heat, rain, illness do not expect to get a notice on from me on that list. I will try to send an e-mail to the whine and dine e-mail distribution list. But, the best channel for last minute, up to the minute, whine and dine news is the whine and dine twitter feed. This feed also shows up on the sidebar of the blog as WND TWEETS. Twitter feeds can be subscribed to from a mobile phone and received as text messages in real time.

The Amestress is back!
Amy Marsh will be leading the mellow ride next week. I am going to LA for a big union meeting. Expect a more aggressive ride for next week than we have been having lately. We will be posting a super-mellow option as always!

WND Twitter feed is here:
http://twitter.com/whinedine

~Steve

WnD Ride: Aug. 26, 2009

Remember to print a route sheet if you can!

Shannon-Hicks-Kennedy <— Route Sheet Here in PDF Format.

You have not lived until you have done it backwards. So, this ride is Kennedy/Shannon + Hicks only backwards! This is a good ride with a very hard option! It can be easy or very hard, depending on how it is ridden. Typically this ride will be various paces. I will not be climbing all of Hicks. Some of the hard core riders may want to do all of Hicks and maybe even more! Note the route sheet lists the climb to the top of Hicks but this day’s ride turns around at the switchback where the hard climb starts. The rest of Hicks as an option. If you want to do the option be prepared for a longer and a challenging ride. We will not be there for the option, so please plan to do it with a buddy!

Whine and Dine Ride Details

About the rides

All the Whine and Dine Rides start at 6 p.m. on Wednesday in front of Summit Bikes in Los Gatos, CA. After the rides we go out for fun and food at Una Mas in Los Gatos.

The Wednesday Whine and Dine Mountain Bike Ride

The Whine and Dine Mountain Bike Ride is listed for the same time as the road rides. I will be climbing slowly this year, so the pace is slow and social. The riders can influence which route we choose. The ride is listed for April, May, and June. If there is continued interest I will list it all summer. Meet at the same time and place as the road ride, Summit Bikes 6:00 PM. – Tyler French

This Ride is an ACTC Ride and there is ACTC ride credit for this option.

The Wednesday Whine and Dine road rides

Quick Spinner Road Ride

Details not available yet, stay tuned!

This Ride is an ACTC Ride and there is ACTC ride credit for this option.

Mellow Road Ride

A fun ride! (See Above)

This Ride is an ACTC Ride and there is ACTC ride credit for this option.

Super Mellow Road Ride Option

Kennedy/Shannon, Half Hicks

[Route Sheet, Click Here]

Be Green, Print Your Own Route Sheet (when they are available)

I am only printing a few route sheets to conserve paper. Riders are encouraged to print your own route sheets before the ride. This is the only way you can be sure to get a route sheet. I am tired of wasting so much paper.

Hike

No current information regarding the hike. This blog post will be updated as more information becomes available!

Alcohol and Los Gatos Whine and Dine Rides

Please note: Any eating of burritos and/or possible consumption of alcohol will only occur after these Whine and Dine rides. Consumption of alcoholic beverages, including possible brewskies, will not be occurring on the ride, only after! Please drink responsibly.

Other things whine and dine

Want to be able to subscribe to the latest Whine and Dine news? You can even get it delivered to your phone! Check out the Whine and Dine Ride Twitter Feed:

http://twitter.com/whinedine

I have created a calendar of planned Whine and Dine Rides and events.

You can view the calendar at:
http://ical.me.com/s_sloan/WnD%20Calender

You can subscribe to the calendar at:
webcal://ical.me.com/s_sloan/WnD%20Calender.ics

Also, there is a whine and dine ride group on Facebook.

ACTC Ride Sign Up Sheet

[Ride leaders, download sign up sheet here]