More Details on Saturday's Ski Area Ride...

Hey Gang,

Thought it'd be prudent to pass on the additional details about this Saturday's plans. HERE is a link to the ski area we're going to ride. The cost is minimal ($9-one round trip with Bike/$16 all-day with bike) and they have nice bikes avail to rent for those who do not have but want to join anyway. Check the above-link for additional info. Also: HELMETS are mandatory, body-armor optional. Don't think you'll need the body armor, it's all about how fast you go really, the GE run is pretty mellow at slower speeds. Be not afraid!
Two different start/meet times are in order for our assault/gravity-fest at the ski area, so pick you passion and drink your fill. Because of the 2 different start places and times do take note of the particulars if you are interested in joining. I've invited a bunch of people to check this blog if they had any measurable interest, and hopefully all who were invited can join us. Together is better!

The Climbing party will rock up King of the Mountain to wait for the down-only set to arrive at the top before descending. I am very-amped to do the climb myself, so this will be the first time I'm not present at the bigger assembliage of folks to "rally the troops". As some of us live on the East and West side of the Sandias, we will be meeting in the parking-lot at the Ski area around 6:45am to start climbing by 7:10am. With the head-start we should be at the top with plenty of time to meet those shuttling up.
So, Climbers: 6:45am @ the Sandia Ski Area Parking lot. I am driving from my house around and up, so anyone who would like to car-pool from my Lomas/Tramway vicinity is welcome to post a comment here to claim a spot in 'Netta (my Honda). I have room for 2 additional bikes on the trunk rack, plus a third could de-assemble to fit in the trunk if technically possible. Otherwise, if your partial to the pain climbing would add to the gravity-assisted descent and want to join, please do and we'll see you there.

The Shuttle-bunnies will be meeting at the Starbucks/Dion's at Four Hills to carpool. Starbucks is a nice pre-ride espresso, but with the limited parking it's advisable to park on the South-side of that strip of businesses nearer the Dion's. My friend Bryan works at that Starbucks, and I wouldn't want our parked remains to keep him from additional tips because some soy-half-caff latte-lover couldn't find a parking spot nearby. The Lifts start-up at 10am, So I'm going to guess that meeting around 9am and leaving within 15-20minutes will get you to the ski area, get your lift-ticket, etc and be ready to shuttle by 10a. I am only suggesting this start point for the carpoolers in the shuttlin' set. It's a pretty sweet lot on the Easternmost-edge of Albq. proper and convenient for most. I am not sweating this choice. If it's agreed anywhere else is more convenient for that group (i.e. Grace) post a comment and get the word out of the best option. I'll be seeing you at the top.
Shuttler's: 9am @ Starbucks/Dion's 4-hills, Central/Tramway When we assemble at the top together, We'll take Golden Eagle down.
Right On! I'm really looking forward to this, and again hope everyone invited can make it. It'd be great to have such a presence Praising Him up there! I read every comment, and reply, so do make any questions known. ~Ethan-ator