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Old 08-13-15, 11:27 AM
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Anyone have an idea about how reverse course at Dunnigan might change things from previous years?
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Old 08-13-15, 11:30 AM
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It means that long section on the frontage road will probably be a tailwind rather than a headwind.
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Oddly enough, the wind forecast is flipped for Saturday (and only Saturday) to be coming out of the northwest. So, that stretch and the finishing stretch will likley be into the wind again.
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Of course it is. Well, either way, the top and bottom will be in a crosswind as usual. Take care not to get Quintana'd
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Ah. Never blows that hard. I'm in. Come say hello.
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Crush it. Need more medals.
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Crush it. Need more medals.
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You're wearing a bra?
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SaturdaySunny and hot, with a high near 100. North northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

Dang. I was hoping for a little more wind.
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see i told you. first one to the bath tub water wins. be careful out there guys
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Here in Dunnigan, but can't find the hills.

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Ah. Never blows that hard. I'm in. Come say hello.
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Any of you guys ride Franco bikes? I like the geometry of their Bascom bike, but don't have any first hand (or second) riding experience.
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mustn't be too hot since he's always on that Foil
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Originally Posted by hack
mustn't be too hot since he's always on that Foil
franco is good, foil is the the best, and aero.
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got it ... will keep on keeping on the TCR in the interim
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got it ... will keep on keeping on the TCR in the interim
if you want to try the Franco some time just let me know. I'm sure we ride the same size and you can put your pedals on and race it, I don't mind.
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if you want to try the Franco some time just let me know. I'm sure we ride the same size and you can put your pedals on and race it, I don't mind.
right on/thanks ... will be in touch
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Hey folks -

Just moved out to the Bay from Cleveland (I used to think I was a good climber). I'm getting back on the bike after ~4 years off, and was hoping to get back into racing shape by next season.

Anyone know of any off-season training race/rides in SF proper? I've found a couple in the Peninsula but I'm car less at the moment so something in town would be sweet.

Thanks guys! Looking forward to being west coast fast!
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NorCal Group Rides: Cycling and Training In the Bay Area | NorCal Cycling News - Cycling and Racing in Northern California

i've never done Roasters but that would seem to be the one. If i was closer i'd do the Port ride on tuesdays. if you do the HOP on saturdays...that schedule is no longer accurate (you could take BART to those)
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NorCal Group Rides: Cycling and Training In the Bay Area | NorCal Cycling News - Cycling and Racing in Northern California

i've never done Roasters but that would seem to be the one. If i was closer i'd do the Port ride on tuesdays. if you do the HOP on saturdays...that schedule is no longer accurate (you could take BART to those)

^Somehow I hadn't seen this yet - awesome resource!

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Old La Honda ... Where's a good place to park for that climb?
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My guess would be in Woodside, at the 4-way stop where Canada Rd starts. Robert's Market is the place I think, lots of parking behind it.

Few miles from there to the base of OLH.

Whatever you do, don't drive up or down OLH! I made that huge mistake when I first moved here and almost died.

Riding down it also kind of sucks, so unless you're doing repeats take a right on Skyline and come down 84 back to Woodside.
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at the bottom on portola there are pullouts you can park in. when/why?!

https://goo.gl/maps/9DV62DLaAkr

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