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

I'm Skypp from North Hollywood... before that... I was Skypp from Glassell Park... before that I was Skypp from Long Beach... before THAT I was Skypp from San Diego... do you see it? The northerly migration of Skypp?

Anyway, I've been riding since I was out of high school... my first bike was a Nishiki Sport... the next bike was a Univega Gran Record (I miss that bike... sigh...) and then I rode a dusty ol' Peugot... I finally got high tech enough and I now own a Scattante CFR DBL. I know... an Orbea, or a Colnago, but it was the right price, for the right frame at the right time! :)

I'm big Disneyland geek... and I work downtown for a major live theatrical organization.... and I love sushi... but not before a ride... that's kinda...umm... gross...

i'm dave and i just moved to huntington beach. i ride wherever, usually up and down pch. i work at the melting pot down in san clemente. hopefully when the one in brea opens i can transfer to the one in irvine. if that happens, then i will ride to work every day.

Dave, were you at the GMR ride last weekend or am I thinking of someone else? :o

I'm Skypp from North Hollywood... before that... I was Skypp from Glassell Park... before that I was Skypp from Long Beach... before THAT I was Skypp from San Diego... do you see it? The northerly migration of Skypp?

Anyway, I've been riding since I was out of high school... my first bike was a Nishiki Sport... the next bike was a Univega Gran Record (I miss that bike... sigh...) and then I rode a dusty ol' Peugot... I finally got high tech enough and I now own a Scattante CFR DBL. I know... an Orbea, or a Colnago, but it was the right price, for the right frame at the right time! :)

I'm big Disneyland geek... and I work downtown for a major live theatrical organization.... and I love sushi... but not before a ride... that's kinda...umm... gross...

Hey Skypp! Welcome! :)

Welcome Steve, dave and Skypp!

I'm alfa63 (aka Steve) and live in <blah blah blah> 2nd picture in the set.

Hey Steve (aka alfa63) - I don't think I've ever seen a pump mounted to a stem before...is it Swedish-Made?



/sorry...and...Welcome!


*EDITED to add image tags. Noobstake.

***Ah hell, a red X...sometimes. Imageshack blows. Thank you, Imageshack.

Hey Steve (aka alfa63) - I don't think I've ever seen a pump mounted to a stem before...is it Swedish-Made?



/sorry...and...Welcome!

:roflmao: :roflmao:

Would I need a Presta or Schrader adaptor or something a little larger?

Welcome Steve, dave and Skypp!

Thanks... I'm reading your custom bike build thread, that's going to be a great bike when it's completed!

:roflmao: :roflmao:

Would I need a Presta or Schrader adaptor or something a little larger?

You tell me, stud.


:D

Dave, were you at the GMR ride last weekend or am I thinking of someone else? :o
nope, that wasn't me. what's GMR? i'm looking for people to ride with around here, i need some motivation. ever since i moved here i don't have my riding buddies anymore and i've become less motivated and haven't been riding as much as i should.

nope, that wasn't me. what's GMR? i'm looking for people to ride with around here, i need some motivation. ever since i moved here i don't have my riding buddies anymore and i've become less motivated and haven't been riding as much as i should.


Dave,

GMR is Glendora Mountain Road. There are a couple of GMR rides coming up:

Mon 5/28 Early Morning Ride (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=302428)

Sat 6/2 M.E.'s Pity Party (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=296809)

For a lexicon of BF slang, here's:
Understanding the Insanity (http://www.bikeforums.net/showpost.php?p=4505444&postcount=1)


As for motivation, why not try joining the BF BikeJournal Challenge (http://www.bikejournal.com/)? SoCal BFers are currently battling a club from Texas and a club from England for the top spot. It's not aggro or anything, but it's fun and it's free. All you have to do is sign up, choose SoCal BikeForums are your main club and track your mileage. I find it great motivation, and some of our members have so many miles it's truly inspiring.

cool, sounds like fun.

nope, that wasn't me. what's GMR? i'm looking for people to ride with around here, i need some motivation. ever since i moved here i don't have my riding buddies anymore and i've become less motivated and haven't been riding as much as i should.

Dave, this group gets together regularly for group rides. Join in... you won't regret it! I know what you mean about the motivation. The group rides definitely keep me motivated. :)

The SoCal Dictionary of Acronyms is here (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=301943)

I'm Greg and live in Laguna Hills. Most or my rides are in the southern OC area. I ride on the SART a bit as it is close to work and easy to get to for after work rides. I also like riding from San Clemente down to Oceanside and back as that is a nice ride with little traffic to deal with. The only forum riders I know are 1955 (Ralph) and actel188 (Lenny). Roger rode with us once...not sure of his forum name.

Welcome to the forums, Greg! :) I've ridden with Ralph myself (nice guy). Hope you'll join on one of our rides.

Welcome to the forums, Greg! :) I've ridden with Ralph myself (nice guy). Hope you'll join on one of our rides.

Thanks for the welcome! I'm sure I will get in on some of the group rides sooner or later. I also joined the bikejournal site and am faithfully logging my miles there, lest I be chastised and scolded :p

lest I be chastised and scolded :p

No, no. Only those who are good around here get the fuzzy handcuffs and spankings. :p :D

No, no. Only those who are good around here get the fuzzy handcuffs and spankings. :p :D

Have I ever told you that Good is my middle name?? :D

Have I ever told you that Good is my middle name?? :D
:roflmao: Oh, you're going to fit right in with this crowd. ;)

Pics?

I'm Greg and live in Laguna Hills. Most or my rides are in the southern OC area. I ride on the SART a bit as it is close to work and easy to get to for after work rides. I also like riding from San Clemente down to Oceanside and back as that is a nice ride with little traffic to deal with. The only forum riders I know are 1955 (Ralph) and actel188 (Lenny). Roger rode with us once...not sure of his forum name.


Evoracer.

Welcome! Carp, now I can't talk about how I regularly stomp on you and Lenny anymore!:rolleyes:

Pics?

I'll post some pics.:D :D :D

Oh come on, Ralph, I'm looking for some fresh newbie pic here! :p

:roflmao: Oh, you're going to fit right in with this crowd. ;)

I've talked about meeting up with these guys on the SART about two years ago and we've been riding together ever since, whether they want to or not.:D:o On a serious note, they are a great group of guys.

Oh come on, Ralph, I'm looking for some fresh newbie pic here! :p

That's what I meant, I've got to have some pics of us (him) riding somewhere. I'll look tonight.

I found one.:D

Meat Greg.

Pics?

Let's see if I can figure out how to get this pic in here...

I found one.:D

Meat Greg.

:roflmao: I suppose I may have looked like that flying down the SART embankment dislocating my elbow :)

Let's see if I can figure out how to get this pic in here...

I like mine better.

:roflmao: I suppose I may have looked like that flying down the SART embankment dislocating my elbow :)

Somewhat, but it's nothing the sound effects you added.:D

Somewhat, but it's nothing the sound effects you added.:D

The sound you are referring to was the girly scream that issued forth from your pie-hole when you looked at my arm all akimbo! :roflmao:

Hey, you're taller than a fridge!

I have to use one of these just to get a jar off the top of mine.

The sound you are referring to was the girly scream that issued forth from your pie-hole when you looked at my arm all akimbo! :roflmao:

LOL You're right!

Hey, you're taller than a fridge!

I have to use one of these just to get a jar off the top of mine.


Heheheheheh...well, I'm also a damn good cook to boot! I'm not a giant...maybe I just have a veeeerrryyy tiny fridge! :)

Heheheheheh...well, I'm also a damn good cook to boot! I'm not a giant...maybe I just have a veeeerrryyy tiny fridge! :)

Hey everyone – PARTY AT GREG'S HOUSE!!!!

Hey everyone – PARTY AT GREG'S HOUSE!!!!


I do have my annual Ribfest coming up in August...Ribfest 2007 Swine Tasting :p

Um... you wouldn't want to host a Bike Maintenance Party at the same time, would you? :rolleyes:

I'm just askin'... cuz, err... M.E. wants to know!

Let's see if I can figure out how to get this pic in here...
well...hmmm....how you doin? ;)

Heheheheheh...well, I'm also a damn good cook to boot! I'm not a giant...maybe I just have a veeeerrryyy tiny fridge! :)

Never ever, ever say "veeeeeeerrrrryyyy tiny" if you are a man. :eek: :p :D

Um... you wouldn't want to host a Bike Maintenance Party at the same time, would you? :rolleyes:

I'm just askin'... cuz, err... M.E. wants to know!

Look it, lady, I seriously wanted to have a maintenance party, but you can't control the guests on here and it dissolved into the bike-maintenance-orgy-keg-hoedown. NOT my fault or doing. :p

Lady shmady...

All I asked (very innocently, mind you) was whether this nice gentleman would consent to hosting an informative and educational bicycle-related gathering, attended by numerous well-mannered and nicely groomed men and women... all on your behalf.

Then you get all Jerry Springer on me and fly off the handle. Wimmin! :rolleyes:

Lady shmady...

All I asked (very innocently, mind you) was whether this nice gentleman would consent to hosting an informative and educational bicycle-related gathering, attended by numerous well-mannered and nicely groomed men and women... all on your behalf.

Then you get all Jerry Springer on me and fly off the handle. Wimmin! :rolleyes:
:roflmao: Yeeeeaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh....that's all you were trying to do. Well-mannered, huh? This man will be on this forum for all of two hours, and he'll see right through that! :p

Misunderstood.



Again.


:rolleyes:

You girls are baaaaaaaad. :roflmao:

Hello all: Jeff here. Live in the South Bay -- mainly ride PV and surrounding areas solo -- looking to change the solo aspect on occasion. Ride a Scattante SCR (purchased from Supergo prior to ending of this model), also own an old steel Specialized Allez and a Cervelo P2K.

Have 4 kids I'm trying to keep up with in my older-but-not-yet-grown-up age.

Welcome Jeff! :)

well...hmmm....how you doin? ;)

Pic posted a few posts down...gonna see if I can figure out how to make it into an avatar sized pic so I can be all fancy like you all and have a pic in that area :)

Ok, got it figured but appears I need to be a fancy red star member to get more space for the avatar....hmmm, is it worth $25 for 30 years? :p

Never ever, ever say "veeeeeeerrrrryyyy tiny" if you are a man. :eek: :p :D

:roflmao: Well, the reference was to my fridge, not my ummmm, unit :roflmao: And I'd never refer to my unit as a fridge as that would imply it was all chilly and cold...and that would be just a plain old fib :D

Welcome to the insanity Jeff :)

You girls are baaaaaaaad. :roflmao:

Aren't baaaaaaadddd girls in reality good? :D