Southern California - Who are you? Where do you ride?

Hello all! Stephen from Rancho Cucamonga here!

Pretty much I'll be starting up commuting to and from work, now that I have a bike again. :) I'm biking mostly because I don't want to be fat like all the other folks I work with! Heh..

Let's see now. I just got a 2006 Scott Speedster S30 yesterday. But I used to have a Specialized Allez Elite before it and the K2 Razorback 4.0 got stolen (grr...)

When I used to live in OC, I'd take the Santa Ana River Trail a lot, down to the Newport Beach Pier and back. I've done some pretty mild downhill up in Angeleus Oaks.

Right now I volunteer with the Friends of the Pacific Electric Trail, a non-profit organization whose mission is to raise the general awareness of biking in the city of Rancho Cucamonga, and to generate funds for improvements to our portion of the trail that runs from Fontana to Upland.

Our website is at http://www.pacificelectrictrail.org

And some maps of the routes I like to tell people about can be found at http://www.bikely.com/listpaths/by/Dipster

Oh! And I did the last LA Muddy Buddy too.. That's where the avatar picture is from. :)

Welcome!

Mark in San Diego here.

I just got my first road bike and I am hoping to start training for my first century (once my bike gets out of the shop). I can be seen riding around the mission valley area in San Diego around lunch time on weekdays and sometimes around scripps/miramar on weekends. I have also just started exploring the canyons (Marian Bear, Sycamore, Mission Trails) which I plan to do more of.

I am also gearing up to try to commute to work (15 miles one way), but Kearney Villa Road scares me.

Hi, I'm new here.
My name is Joy, and I'm taking a break from TE for some XY.
I live in the South Bay and ride the SB bike path most of the time. My goal this year is to improve on the sprint tri and see if I can move up to the OD. I currently ride a Specialized roadie but hope to add a Quintana Roo later this year.

Joy I am blown away by what you can do!!!!! amazing talent!!!!

Thanks ecnetsixe.
I find it such a relief that my road bike doesn't bite, kick, or have a mind of it's own!

Wow, I was reading this thread (all 19pages) and getting excited about posting myself, when, on p18, I got name-jacked! My name is also Stephen from Rancho Cucamonga. ARGHH!! Oh well, I go to school at UC Irvine, so I'll just change that to Steve from Irvine. HAH!

Oh well...

I just started road biking (abt a month ago). Now I'm riding around the foothills in Rancho Cucamonga for winter break. At school, (which I consider to be my home, really) my favorite ride is from UCI up Newport Coast, and down the ocean side (what a view at 45mph!). Anyways, I ride a charcoal grey 2005 Cannondale CAAD7 R700, that is my pride and joy ever since I got it in after Thanksgiving.

Thats all.

-Steve

Yeah, the Back Bay route in Newport is a great ride. When I used to work in the research park across from UCI, we'd ride from there to the pier.

And we could just call you "Stephen number 2". :-P


Wow, I was reading this thread (all 19pages) and getting excited about posting myself, when, on p18, I got name-jacked! My name is also Stephen from Rancho Cucamonga. ARGHH!! Oh well, I go to school at UC Irvine, so I'll just change that to Steve from Irvine. HAH!

Oh well...

I just started road biking (abt a month ago). Now I'm riding around the foothills in Rancho Cucamonga for winter break. At school, (which I consider to be my home, really) my favorite ride is from UCI up Newport Coast, and down the ocean side (what a view at 45mph!). Anyways, I ride a charcoal grey 2005 Cannondale CAAD7 R700, that is my pride and joy ever since I got it in after Thanksgiving.

Thats all.

-Steve

Wow, I was reading this thread (all 19pages) and getting excited about posting myself, when, on p18, I got name-jacked! My name is also Stephen from Rancho Cucamonga. ARGHH!! Oh well, I go to school at UC Irvine, so I'll just change that to Steve from Irvine. HAH!

Oh well...

I just started road biking (abt a month ago). Now I'm riding around the foothills in Rancho Cucamonga for winter break. At school, (which I consider to be my home, really) my favorite ride is from UCI up Newport Coast, and down the ocean side (what a view at 45mph!). Anyways, I ride a charcoal grey 2005 Cannondale CAAD7 R700, that is my pride and joy ever since I got it in after Thanksgiving.

Thats all.

-Steve
Hey steve there is a group ride that starts at the REI on foothill every saturday at 8 if you are interested. I've done the route but not the actual ride. Welcome to BF!

Hi to all. I've been lurking around here for a couple months without formally introducing myself. I've met some great people here. I ride in San Dimas occasionally, but mostly in Ontario, Rancho C., and North Fontana. Here are some pics from my ride today. :)

I'm Lee, I live in Torrance, moving to Manhattan Beach in a few months. I'm a roadie and I ride a Leader 736R. A full carbon roadie and a mountain bike are in my near future.

I'm in medical sales, mostly Orthopaedics, but I'm unemployed right now, since Nov 10th, because I want to be. Working 65-70 hours a week for the past 3 years has really made me be a dull boy; I have another gig starting in January with another orthopaedic company.

I'm a noob to cycling as far as me and the bike is concerned but I have been an avid fan of the sport for 20 years and have followed the TDF since 1986.

I like good scotch, red meat, adrenaline rushes, girls with long hair, riding the fastest production motorcycle on the planet, surfing, fast cars and traveling to other countries. I'm not opposed to flinging myself out of an airplane, off a bridge, building, cliff or antennae tower as long as I have a parachute.

I'm from Texas ya'll but I hate country music, the Dallas Cowboys and rednecks. Howdy.

I'm Lee, I live in Torrance, moving to Manhattan Beach in a few months. I'm a roadie and I ride a Leader 736R. A full carbon roadie and a mountain bike are in my near future.

I'm in medical sales, mostly Orthopaedics, but I'm unemployed right now, since Nov 10th, because I want to be. Working 65-70 hours a week for the past 3 years has really made me be a dull boy; I have another gig starting in January with another orthopaedic company.

I'm a noob to cycling as far as me and the bike is concerned but I have been an avid fan of the sport for 20 years and have followed the TDF since 1986.

I like good scotch, red meat, adrenaline rushes, girls with long hair, riding the fastest production motorcycle on the planet, surfing, fast cars and traveling to other countries. I'm not opposed to flinging myself out of an airplane, off a bridge, building, cliff or antennae tower as long as I have a parachute.

I'm from Texas ya'll but I hate country music, the Dallas Cowboys and rednecks. Howdy.

Your screen name is too long. I dub thee "I ATE".

I'm Lee, I live in Torrance, moving to Manhattan Beach in a few months. I'm a roadie and I ride a Leader 736R. A full carbon roadie and a mountain bike are in my near future.

I'm in medical sales, mostly Orthopaedics, but I'm unemployed right now, since Nov 10th, because I want to be. Working 65-70 hours a week for the past 3 years has really made me be a dull boy; I have another gig starting in January with another orthopaedic company.

I'm a noob to cycling as far as me and the bike is concerned but I have been an avid fan of the sport for 20 years and have followed the TDF since 1986.

I like good scotch, red meat, adrenaline rushes, girls with long hair, riding the fastest production motorcycle on the planet, surfing, fast cars and traveling to other countries. I'm not opposed to flinging myself out of an airplane, off a bridge, building, cliff or antennae tower as long as I have a parachute.

I'm from Texas ya'll but I hate country music, the Dallas Cowboys and rednecks. Howdy.

you don't like the cowboys... so i like you! welcome to the forums!

to all of the newbies.

Your screen name is too long. I dub thee "I ATE".

:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:

Your screen name is too long. I dub thee "I ATE".


Thanks! I do like to eat...a lot. :)

The Edge is a nickname I've been stuck with by my buddies in Ireland. Everybody in Ireland has one and it is given by your friends with humor and endearment. I play guitar (horribly) and I'm usually on the "edge" of a lot of things...I don't take myself seriously despite the nickname. :)

I hope to meet all of you on or off the road. Thanks caligurl and brandy. :D

I hope to meet all of you on or off the road.

:beer: :beer: :beer: You could show up for the Bloat ride. (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=239786)

:beer: :beer: :beer: You could show up for the Bloat ride. (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=239786)


i wish i could....can't make it this time. :( thanks, though.

Hi all. Been riding since the beginning of November when I finally bought a real bike (Trek 5200 on a clearout sale since its being discontinued for 2007).

I was a pack a day smoker for about 16 years and have cut down significantly to the point where I'll only break down when I'm utterly trashed and have lost all and any semblance of willpower. :beer: It's just too bad I don't get drunk more often ;) Aaaaanyway, I started to really pack on the pounds because of it and just decided that I should get off my ass and do something.

During the weekday evenings I usually go for a small loop covering PCH from Warner (at the Jack 'n The Box) up a little past Brookhurst where the Santa Ana River Trail starts up. On weekends I'll usually ride up to the Santa Ana River and take it as far up as I think I can go and then curse myself on the way back when my legs are shot and have to deal with a strong headwind. :cry: 3 Weeks ago was the first time I made it to the end, though I swear I almost didn't make it because the headwinds were killing me on the way up.

For now I'm just a newbie flatlander with absolutely no climbing skills, though I'm trying to change that by looking for some new areas with some beginner hills to try out on the weekends. So if you guys see what appears to be a dark, skinny looking Asian dude with a fat belly, scrawny legs and struggling up an overpass (or on the up through an underpass)...yup thats me. :D

Cheers,
Nacy

Hello, and welcome Nacy!! I ride PCH a lot, and hope to see you out there soon :beer:

Hello, and welcome Nacy!! I ride PCH a lot, and hope to see you out there soon :beer:

Thanks Gretzky! Hope to see you out there as well. My rides down PCH lately have been quite nice, lots of friendly people out there. Yesterday was no exception as nearly EVERYONE gave some kind of acknowledgment.

:) Hi. my name paul. I am new bf. I ride SGRT and SART,mostly to stay away from traffic and bad drivers.also ride around chino hills and chino dairy preserve of whats left of it.
I look forward meeting you all.

:) Hi. my name paul. I am new bf. I ride SGRT and SART,mostly to stay away from traffic and bad drivers.also ride around chino hills and chino dairy preserve of whats left of it.
I look forward meeting you all.


Welcome!!!

Hello, and welcome Paul :beer:

Welcome all! It sounds like you are riding much more than I am, and I am jealous!

welcome Drew:D

Heyya...

Name's Joel. Riding -- usually one of two directions from the San Fernando Valley (most of the time I ride from home rather than drive somewhere). Option 1: down to S. Monica to Redondo & back or PV. Option 2: Mulholland Highway to Agoura. I mix up the specifics along the way.

When I'm more pressed for time, I make runs through Griffith Park. Also started doing more organized rides this past year -- Cool Breeze, Ojai Century, Rosarito. Starting to prep for the Solvang Double in March (since it occurs the day before my birthday and I can deny my aging with my first double).

Been riding pretty regularly for almost 20 years, but didn't start the longer rides until about 5 years ago.

Welcome magicant! :beer:

Welcome magicant! :beer:
Ditto :beer:

Yes, welcome, Joel!!! Solvang double, huh? I almost rode that last year and may do it this year (may being the operative word). I look forward to meeting you tomorrow. :D

Hi my name is Jim and I ride and reside in Ventura county.
I was turned onto this site by the infamous Beanz"y".
I'm strictly a road rider. I completed the Cal. Triple Crown in 05 but didn't ride as much in 06. I'm looking forward to riding more this year hopfully getting back into shape for the Grand Tour Double in June.
I'm married with 3 kids...manage a commercial nursery...and love working on old cars...there you've got it in a nut shell.
See ya on the road...Jim S.

Awesome! Welcome Jim, and Happy New Year!! :beer:

Hi my name is Jim and I ride and reside in Ventura county.
I was turned onto this site by the infamous Beanz"y".
I'm strictly a road rider. I completed the Cal. Triple Crown in 05 but didn't ride as much in 06. I'm looking forward to riding more this year hopfully getting back into shape for the Grand Tour Double in June.
I'm married with 3 kids...manage a commercial nursery...and love working on old cars...there you've got it in a nut shell.
See ya on the road...Jim S.


Hey Jim, you made it. I'm sho' you already know several riders here!:D

New people to welcome! Yippee. Welcome Magicant, BKD, Drew, Nacy333, I am the Edge! :beer: When you get a chance, post some pics so we can recognize you and your bike! :D

Hi, my name is Mike and it is good to be here. On the weekends I will ride from So.Redondo to the marina or Santa Monica, with most of the trip on the bike path. On a weekday I will just ride around Redondo. Here is a pic. of my rig.

Welcome, Mike. :beer: I feel like I've seen your bike before...? Anyway, nice ride. :D

Hi, my name is Mike and it is good to be here. On the weekends I will ride from So.Redondo to the marina or Santa Monica, with most of the trip on the bike path. On a weekday I will just ride around Redondo. Here is a pic. of my rig.



Nice rig!

As soon as it is done I'll be riding around on this.
1996 Pinarello Dyna.

As soon as it is done I'll be riding around on this.
1996 Pinarello Dyna.


Wow. What are you going to hang on it?

It has a alloy Chorus rd. I have a new Centaur fd, I polished a Centaur crank. I have a Chorus cassette and Veloce brakes. I am waiting on the bottom bracket. It wil be done with new parts but still retain the vintage look. I robbed the Fulcrums off my Bianchi, I may remove the stickers from them. It should a nice ride when it is done.

It has a alloy Chorus rd. I have a new Centaur fd, I polished a Centaur crank. I have a Chorus cassette and Veloce brakes. I am waiting on the bottom bracket. It wil be done with new parts but still retain the vintage look. I robbed the Fulcrums off my Bianchi, I may remove the stickers from them. It should a nice ride when it is done.

nice workstand! :D

Pleased if you permit me to join your forum. Most times riding in foothills Tujunga, Sierra Madera or Arcadia. Sometimes ride San Gabriel River to the Seal Beach or Santa Ana River path to the Newport Beach. Would enjoy sometime riding with your groups if OK.

Hello, and welcome JustMe :beer:

Welcome JustMe, mjf, & BKD! Feel free to join in on any of our rides!.. :D

Pleased if you permit me to join your forum. Most times riding in foothills Tujunga, Sierra Madera or Arcadia. Sometimes ride San Gabriel River to the Seal Beach or Santa Ana River path to the Newport Beach. Would enjoy sometime riding with your groups if OK.
Permit you? We don't own it and we love new people! Come out and ride with us. :D Oh, and welcome! :)

Hi All! New Year. New login. I didn't get to post much last year, but have had the pleasure of meeting a few of you. Most recently at the Burrito Century. I am hoping to get in here quite a bit more this year and join you all on some rides and meet a few more of you. I'm in Huntington Beach and usually ride PCH north & south.

GO CHARGERS!!!!!!

Who are you? What do you look like? What do you ride? Where do you ride?

Post pics! On the bike, having a margarita, whatever!..:D

My name is Mr. Gear Jammer, i ride in MD. I am a mtn biker and a road biker. Plan to ride 3,500 - 4,000 miles this year and and maybe 300-400 miles running:D .

I finally took a picture of my bike without all the crap on it that's normally on it...

I finally took a picture of my bike without all the crap on it that's normally on it...


I don't remember introducing myself to you but I recognize your bike. We rode back together on GRR on the Baldy ride? :)

I don't remember introducing myself to you but I recognize your bike. We rode back together on GRR on the Baldy ride? :)

I was confused who you were, you weren't riding a fixed, were you?

I was confused who you were, you weren't riding a fixed, were you?

No, I wasn't on my fixed. I was riding my decal-less Litespeed and I commented to you about how clean or stealthy your bike looked.

No, I wasn't on my fixed. I was riding my decal-less Litespeed and I commented to you about how clean or stealthy your bike looked.

That's probably why it didn't register with me, I was looking for a fixed. I think I remember you, at least the bike... :D