Below are a few of the many wonderful moments we had on the Lake Almanor Tour this year. Whether it was cold and hailing at Mt. Lassen Pass, or warm and clear on the flat roads of Indian Valley, we enjoyed them all. Thanks you Bob and Sherri, and all our co-riders ...

Video Notes ... First, the audio is a little low so you may need to adjust the audio gadget above. All the on the road shots were made by Sylvia using one hand. The original video is 720x480 (standard video). If you'd like a copy (2gb in size) I can put it on a disc.

This last year, with Karen Holland's encouragement, a group of us ladies did what turned out to be known as "The Iron Point Challenge". The original "20 for 20" idea was to encourage 20 some of our women members that had concerns (OK, fear) of hills to ride up Iron Point 20 times during 2008. But we have quite a few gals who keep stretching their goals and, hence, the name change. 20 became 25+ who took on the challenge and whether they made 20 ascents or not quite or more (would you believe 50?), it was very successful in helping all of us to feel more confident that we could tackle a hill.

This year's challenge is "Looking Fine in 2009" so set your own goal - incorporating 9 in it.
Some ideas ~
Go up Beatty 9 times
Lose 9 pounds - or 19 ;>)
Do 9 metrics
Ride 9 miles at a average speed xx mph above what you can do now
Eat those 9 fruits and vegetables a day

We all saw how helpful it was to have support last year so if you want to join in, email Karen Holland and Kathy Wright with your goal(s). We'll put together an email group so we won't impact the e-group too much. You'll be able to find those with a similar goals to get and give encouragement.

This is not an "official" club function - just some fun and support amongst ourselves. The prize is that we'll be "Looking Fine in 2009."

The Challengers & their Challenges: