Andrew, we would be staying the night at Kokos motel in FP. Start historically has been 08:00 so I see no reason to change that, Erin allowing.

Erin,
You've never let us down with the shuttles in the past, thank you for coordinating those! I know I'm in for 1, my friend Matt for 2. It sounds like AndrewI and fgravity would also be in for a shuttle?
The Pinos downhill through the snow is always a fun one - looking forward to this route. Even the "short" route is not for the ill-prepared.
-Joe S

Hey guys,
Tour Route, setting an O.K. pace you'll definitely make it to the Tipi rentals (depending on the  @ The Place). Usually try to go a little further into Santa Barbara Canyon to get some of that ride out of the way, though there is some beautiful camping down next to the fire-road past Reyes Gate and into SB Canyon (between the 62-65 mile mark). I've camped at the 72m mark and 70m mark and it's always windy and quite cold overnight. Finding shelter is a big +.

I'll be taking some hiking "asides" with some friends to see Painted Rock, maybe Madulce Peak, Big Pine Summit hike, and generally taking a little longer than past routes. Too bad there's no hidden keg in the bushes up there, but will make do 

Would love to see the Proper Route riders on the way around, Erin. Great route idea!

Great Job Ben!!!
Well done man, solid riding!!
See you all 26th!

So excited to run this again! Learn a bunch every year, it definitely puts your body and mind to the test. Marin, sorry to hear you’re not going to make it, it was pretty fun running into you multiple times last year.
Erin, you should bring D to the start next month, she’ll be our good luckcharm for minimal snow atop Pinos.

Hello Gents!
Erin is looking for dates that work best for the start of the Tour De Los Padres for this year 2019. Options are
1. March 22
2. April 12
3. April 26

What day works for all of us??
Of course, I'm quite excited to ride and chat with all of you, safe riding! 

I'm in for any of the dates  , but will need to know by early Feb which date we're planning.