Day 5 became Red Dress Day years ago. It started as Dress Red, so that aerial photos appeared like a red ribbon as we rode up the winding roads of that day. This one was taken when it wasn't too crowded on the hill. I've ridden up when it is a solid line. Photo by Stevo Rood.
Often friends and teams get elaborate with the dress up idea. Our team members this year, only wore red jerseys, no costumes. And, it's often cold in the morning and windy in the afternoon which can make costumes problematic to ride in. Another reason it's a short day.
Valerie took these at rest stops.
Emilia with her father, retired PG&Er David Haya
Often friends and teams get elaborate with the dress up idea. Our team members this year, only wore red jerseys, no costumes. And, it's often cold in the morning and windy in the afternoon which can make costumes problematic to ride in. Another reason it's a short day.
Emilia & Rick, who has ridden 9 yrs.
This is the profile. You can see there are a couple tough hills for a 40 mile day. The distance each day is set on the routes the city's and state let us ride on, as well as where 3000 people can camp.
This team theme dressed as flight attendants and were a big hit.
Sam, our Moto Team member, on a corner at the start of a hill with Jan. Moto is a very coveted, and limited team, only 32 of the 550 Roadies get to ride their motorcycles.
We are proud to have him on our team this year.
Emilia with 2 riders who volunteer with Jan and Dave, all year, to help train cyclists,
from the Awesome Ahead training group in Sunnyvale.
These staff members were on the side of the road to cheer us on after a climb.
He told us he bought an 80's wedding dress and dyed it red.
He said he'd never attempt anything like that again.
His patio was stained, probably permanently.
Ike, Jamie & Emilia at lunch. Because riders finish so early on Day 5,
they are encouraged to hang out at lunch until camp opens after 1pm.
Day 5 worked out for most of the team to get together for dinner and photos.
Because Day 5 is short we managed to get most of the team together at some point for some photos.
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Sally, David, Jan, Keith, Emilia, Tom and Jamie And, a feature of Day 5 is the Bunny Lady. She fosters animals, last year she brought a possum with her bunnies and kittens. She brings 2 baby carriages with lovable pets for the riders who are missing their own. Emilia got her bunny fix (missing her own pet rabbit) with these two adorable pets.  |
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