Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Goldilocks Bike Ride


I love all things girlie.  I also love to be active.  On Saturday, I did a ride that was the perfect combination of both.  It's called Goldilocks and it is a ladies' only ride. This was my first time being outside on a road bike.  I spin at the gym every week but I have to admit I was really nervous to clip in on a bike (you have to remember to unclip at lights or you tip over!), shift gears, and ride in traffic. 

But it was so so fun.  I had no reason to worry.  I felt very safe on the road since we were part of such a big event and cars were aware of us.  When we arrived in the morning, there was an awesome porridge buffet (oatmeal with lots of fruit and yummy toppings.)  I didn't know there was going to be breakfast and I had already eaten, dang it.  I wish I had my camera at that point to take a picture of the darling table.

They gave us the cutest box of swag--darling fitted t-shirt and other goodies. 


You could choose to do 20, 40, 60, 80 or 100 miles.  Susan and I had decided to do 40 and our friends were doing 60.  However, Sus and I missed the turn off for 40 so we were locked into 60.  Here we are at the aid station after ten miles:



The aid stations had red vines, oreos, candy, fruit, peanut butter sandwiches, water, crystal light...nothing was overlooked. 


There were men in Papa Bear t-shirts taking our bikes from us and helping out.  (If you get a flat tire on the course, you just call a cell number and a Papa Bear comes to fix it...love that!)

Lunch was amazing too.  Look how cute the tables were decorated..yes, that mattered to me:





Yummy food:


Legs covered in grease (I don't know how that happened!)



Everything was going great until we hit about mile 50.  Then the fun ran out.  My bum was hurting, my toes were asleep.  With three miles left, we pulled over to wait for someone to catch up and I begged Lori to go get the car and pick me up.  I was that spent. 


But I soldiered on and made it back.  They had these yummy shaved ice/ice-cream sundaes with fruit as our reward.  I still begged my friends to carry me to the car but they selfishly refused.


My only regret was not purchasing the darling Goldilocks jersey to wear:




I have already signed up for 2013 because the thing sells out every year.  They are keeping the registration open until Saturday for next year's ride.  It is already a quarter full right now and if you sign up now, you get a $10.00 discount.  I have no affiliation with Goldilocks but I thought it was so fun, I encourage everyone to do it next year!

Sign up here.

31 comments:

Emily Redd said...

This looks like sooo much fun! I want in for next year...seriously! I don't have a road bike though. All I have is a pink beach cruiser. I wonder if you can rent road bikes...did you practice before you did it? We need to talk about this, it looks like a blast! cutest tables...and all for a good cause!! love it!!

Laura B. said...

I am in love. Seriously. I am totally in for next year. I need to rally some troops (ASH!) for moral support, but this is a perfect excuse for a trip to Utah!

Ashley said...

How fun! I love all the good food along the way and the Papa Bears. I need to get into biking sometime--it's a right of passage in your 30s.

Ashley said...

P.S. You should sent a link to this post to the race organizers and see if they'll comp your entry--this was glowing and already getting new recruits. (You, like Charles, are a recruiter.)

Molly said...

Fun! This makes me want to ride my bike more!

alexandra said...

that looks like it was a lot of fun, and it cracked me up how into the decorations you were! i too am nervous on a bike and the idea of having to clip in would probably be a deal breaker for me. i am a grandma already.

Em said...

Congrats! This looks super fun--and cute!--and ya look hot in all your biking gear!

LAURA said...

That looks so fun, I want to sign up for the Arizona one! Thanks for the info, looks like you guys had a great time.

Linda said...

Do you remember a couple of years ago when Sammie was dying to play soccer? And it turned out that all she really wanted was the pink cleats and treats. I wonder where she got that??? I thought it was funny that there were no photos of you on the bike, only of the lunch, decor, treats and of course the cute bike jerseys. hmmmmmm. . .

brooke said...

Mom,

it's kind of hard to take photos of yourself on a bike..but I do see your point!

brooke said...

And mom, I am totally dragging you to do this next year and you will love it

SewSara said...

love this! my friend dani is the brains behind this whole thing. she will love this post. makes me want to get into biking just to do this ride! my mom was there helping and she cane home with a mama bear shirt. great job!

Charlene Roberts said...

You rock Brooke, your my hero! Love your heart girl... I'm looking forward to riding next year with such a fun group. The event looked so well organized.

Linda said...

Brooke, I would do it, but I'm too afraid of "clipping in!" Could I ride my hybrid (half mountain, half road bike?) without clips?

Linda said...

And oh, yeah, could I get that cute Goldilocks jersey??

brooke said...

Mom, yes and yes.

Holly said...

Linda if you have cages on your pedals you could do it.

I might need to make this an excuse to come to UT! I love the jersey - I do all my races just for the SWAG!

Lisa said...

Nice job Brooke, that is truly amazing- 60 miles! What a fun race. I would totally sign up, but I don't even own a bike. The stationary spin bike at the gym would be tough to transport to the race.
That must by why by brother saw you at Backcountry picking up a bike jersey. I couldn't figure out why you'd be there, I thought you only sported Impact and Lulu fitness apparel. You look great in you bike gear.
60 miles-wow!

Megan said...

Go you! That is awesome.

And it's clear women put on that race. The best.

Heather said...

Brooke... can I ride with you and your mom next year? PLEASE! I promise to fix all the flats...

brooke said...

Yes Heather!!!!!!!!!!!

Greg said...

Brooke, judging from your glowing review of the swag, the aid stations, the breakfast, the lunch, the cute tables, and the dessert, I'm surprised you managed to still get in a few miles on the bike!

Congrats on finishing 60!

Linda said...

I think I can do this ride. . .esp. with the treats and Heather changing flat tires. Anyhow, I'M IN!!

Terri said...

Do they have a "Granny" division? Sounds and looks like it was so much fun. If Linda is in, I'm thinking I'm in. This means I will have to buy a new bike since my bike is from the dinosaur age. I'm going to get my cute daughter-in-law to join me in this next year. So can I/we tag along?

brooke said...

Yes Terri!

Elizabeth said...

This ride was made for you... so fun and so girly and yet so active!
You look fab in all your pics and the weather looks great too.
Hope all is well in your world :-)
Ex

Vermont Madsens said...

I want IN! Remember how we've been trying to recruit to Le Tour de Vermont for years? You would love it! Love this idea!
Ashley's right about sending this to the race organizers.

brooke said...

Bagley...puhlease come do this with us!!!!!

Ashley said...

Is there is or is there ain't a bachelor post in the works? I must know.

brooke said...

I've gotta find time to watch the show first...I will do it tonight.

D-dawg said...

This looks so fun Brooke! Utah has all the best activities.