gpelpel
01-09-12, 04:16 PM
"Non" it means "it is so good" and "mon cul me fait mal"
It's called Positive Thinking in california talk.
It's called Positive Thinking in california talk.
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DiabloScott
01-09-12, 05:09 PM
On my next ride I will sing in french and see if I hurt less!
How about "Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien" I'm pretty sure that means "I think I'm gonna hurl"
This gives me a great idea for my April Fools blogpost coming up.
How about "Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien" I'm pretty sure that means "I think I'm gonna hurl"
This gives me a great idea for my April Fools blogpost coming up.
Midland
01-09-12, 08:07 PM
68 mi. from Concord to Fairfield and back.Got some time in the wind on rough roads.Very nice day for early Jan., rode most the time in just jersey & UnderArmor base layer.
Beaker
01-09-12, 08:50 PM
I rode in circles on Sunday. Literally, around Dumbarton Circle.
Got demolished by the 4's and held my own in the junior's race.
Not a very proud day when you step out of a 40minute race with 5 to go.
Nah, it's all good. Hope to show there myself in a few weeks - you doing the EB RR?
Got demolished by the 4's and held my own in the junior's race.
Not a very proud day when you step out of a 40minute race with 5 to go.
Nah, it's all good. Hope to show there myself in a few weeks - you doing the EB RR?
Red Rider
01-09-12, 11:09 PM
Just got to say I am still lovin' BikeForums. Twitter, Facebook, Strava all have their place and also have all hurt BF traffic a bit I suspect. Just these last 10 entries or so on this thread show why I love this place. Sharing the rides and the love of cycling with the people I have met here. To think that over the last couple years I have ridden with Gpelpel, Beaker, Cccorlew, Bikingshearer, MarcoPolo,Princess Zippy, DiabloScott, Red Rider and Joel S. and here they all are gathered in one place sharing rides and tales.
Community, it's what makes BikeFourms special.
Yes, this. Bike love to you, LO, for your inspirational posts & rides and unstoppable ambition.
Community, it's what makes BikeFourms special.
Yes, this. Bike love to you, LO, for your inspirational posts & rides and unstoppable ambition.
budkid
01-10-12, 01:14 AM
68 mi. from Concord to Fairfield and back.Got some time in the wind on rough roads.Very nice day for early Jan., rode most the time in just jersey & UnderArmor base layer.
Yep...Goodyear Rd on the East of 680 just hurts!
Yep...Goodyear Rd on the East of 680 just hurts!
DRietz
01-10-12, 08:18 AM
Nah, it's all good. Hope to show there myself in a few weeks - you doing the EB RR?
Yeah, I'm pretty sure I will. I'm far more built for a road race than a criterium.
Yeah, I'm pretty sure I will. I'm far more built for a road race than a criterium.
bigbossman
01-10-12, 10:24 AM
To think that over the last couple years I have ridden with Gpelpel, Beaker, Cccorlew, Bikingshearer, MarcoPolo,Princess Zippy, DiabloScott, Red Rider and Joel S.
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bikingshearer
01-10-12, 10:52 AM
Just got to say I am still lovin' BikeForums. Twitter, Facebook, Strava all have their place and also have all hurt BF traffic a bit I suspect. Just these last 10 entries or so on this thread show why I love this place. Sharing the rides and the love of cycling with the people I have met here. To think that over the last couple years I have ridden with Gpelpel, Beaker, Cccorlew, Bikingshearer, MarcoPolo,Princess Zippy, DiabloScott, Red Rider and Joel S. and here they all are gathered in one place sharing rides and tales.
Community, it's what makes BikeFourms special.
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Don't worry, John. Lance was just trying not to insult you by lumping you in with such plebian company. We all know you are in a class by yourself. :rolleyes:
Community, it's what makes BikeFourms special.
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Don't worry, John. Lance was just trying not to insult you by lumping you in with such plebian company. We all know you are in a class by yourself. :rolleyes:
DiabloScott
01-10-12, 11:05 AM
Don't worry, John. Lance was just trying not to insult you by lumping you in with such plebian company. We all know you are in a class by yourself. :rolleyes:
Looked like a snub to me. :50:
Looked like a snub to me. :50:
Lanceoldstrong
01-10-12, 03:25 PM
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No offense intended Bigbossman.
I was just referring to the people who posted the last few posts of the thread as I was reading it that day.
If the list was of the coolest of the cool, I would have had to flip a coin for where to rank you.
You or Taxi777 would have to be near the top of that list. Either #1 or #2 depending on the coin.
No offense intended Bigbossman.
I was just referring to the people who posted the last few posts of the thread as I was reading it that day.
If the list was of the coolest of the cool, I would have had to flip a coin for where to rank you.
You or Taxi777 would have to be near the top of that list. Either #1 or #2 depending on the coin.
Roadstergal
01-10-12, 05:11 PM
I took an afternoon off to extend the weekend, and had a good brief ride (http://app.strava.com/rides/3223174).
bikingshearer
01-10-12, 06:43 PM
Just got to say I am still lovin' BikeForums. Twitter, Facebook, Strava all have their place and also have all hurt BF traffic a bit I suspect. Just these last 10 entries or so on this thread show why I love this place. Sharing the rides and the love of cycling with the people I have met here. To think that over the last couple years I have ridden with Gpelpel, Beaker, Cccorlew, Bikingshearer, MarcoPolo,Princess Zippy, DiabloScott, Red Rider and Joel S. and here they all are gathered in one place sharing rides and tales.
Community, it's what makes BikeFourms special.
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No offense intended Bigbossman.
I was just referring to the people who posted the last few posts of the thread as I was reading it that day.
If the list was of the coolest of the cool, I would have had to flip a coin for where to rank you.
You or Taxi777 would have to be near the top of that list. Either #1 or #2 depending on the coin.
And now you've got the rest of us asking: "What am I, chopped liver?" Especially MarkoPolo. We all know what a delicate flower he is. :p
Grasshopper, you must learn the First Law of Holes: When you find yourself in one, stop digging.
Community, it's what makes BikeFourms special.
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No offense intended Bigbossman.
I was just referring to the people who posted the last few posts of the thread as I was reading it that day.
If the list was of the coolest of the cool, I would have had to flip a coin for where to rank you.
You or Taxi777 would have to be near the top of that list. Either #1 or #2 depending on the coin.
And now you've got the rest of us asking: "What am I, chopped liver?" Especially MarkoPolo. We all know what a delicate flower he is. :p
Grasshopper, you must learn the First Law of Holes: When you find yourself in one, stop digging.
sac_rob
01-10-12, 11:51 PM
@Midland: What route did you take from Concord? I've been thinking about doing a ride from Concord to Sacramento. I have the route for the second leg, Fairfield to Sacramento, but I am curious about the route you took from Concord to Fairfield.
Red Rider
01-11-12, 08:46 AM
And now you've got the rest of us asking: "What am I, chopped liver?" Especially MarkoPolo. We all know what a delicate flower he is. :p
Grasshopper, you must learn the First Law of Holes: When you find yourself in one, stop digging.
^^^^^
Sigh.
Grasshopper, you must learn the First Law of Holes: When you find yourself in one, stop digging.
^^^^^
Sigh.
bikingshearer
01-11-12, 08:21 PM
^^^^^
Sigh.
Aw, maaaan, you almost make me feel bad for being a sh#t-disturber (or, as bigbossman so charmingly calls it, a "brown-arm" - think about it for a second :eek:).
Notice I said "almost." :D
Sigh.
Aw, maaaan, you almost make me feel bad for being a sh#t-disturber (or, as bigbossman so charmingly calls it, a "brown-arm" - think about it for a second :eek:).
Notice I said "almost." :D
Red Rider
01-11-12, 10:23 PM
Aw, maaaan, you almost make me feel bad for being a sh#t-disturber (or, as bigbossman so charmingly calls it, a "brown-arm" - think about it for a second :eek:).
Notice I said "almost." :D
I get it. Even the "almost." ;)
Still, I read the original post and that was my first thought (having grown up with Catholic/Jewish influences in South Jersey) -- and nobody wants to be chopped livah. :notamused:
Although I'm willing to give Lanceoldstrong the benefit of the doubt; caught up in the moment, he hit "Post" before he proof-read his post. And I haven't been much of a presence on BF lately (I blame work and bike riding for that) and can't blame anyone for overlooking me. :(
But I don't have to like it. :mad:
Notice I said "almost." :D
I get it. Even the "almost." ;)
Still, I read the original post and that was my first thought (having grown up with Catholic/Jewish influences in South Jersey) -- and nobody wants to be chopped livah. :notamused:
Although I'm willing to give Lanceoldstrong the benefit of the doubt; caught up in the moment, he hit "Post" before he proof-read his post. And I haven't been much of a presence on BF lately (I blame work and bike riding for that) and can't blame anyone for overlooking me. :(
But I don't have to like it. :mad:
PrincessZippy
01-12-12, 07:48 AM
From the 5th grade teacher:
It's not important whether someone else thinks you're "cool". Do you think you're cool? :D
Veronica
It's not important whether someone else thinks you're "cool". Do you think you're cool? :D
Veronica
MarkoPolo
01-12-12, 12:17 PM
From the 5th grade teacher:
It's not important whether someone else thinks you're "cool". Do you think you're cool? :D
Veronica
To send this thread even farther of the rails, one of the most memorable exchanges I had about 15 years ago with one of my pre-teen sons...
Son, "Dad, how come you're not cool?"
My wife in an attempt to defend my honor, "Your dad used be really cool."
Son, "Really, what happened?"
BTW, now that the aforementioned son is in his mid-20's, I'm a little higher on his "coolness meter" - mostly because I introduced him to some of the great rock'n'roll of my youth that he loves.
It's not important whether someone else thinks you're "cool". Do you think you're cool? :D
Veronica
To send this thread even farther of the rails, one of the most memorable exchanges I had about 15 years ago with one of my pre-teen sons...
Son, "Dad, how come you're not cool?"
My wife in an attempt to defend my honor, "Your dad used be really cool."
Son, "Really, what happened?"
BTW, now that the aforementioned son is in his mid-20's, I'm a little higher on his "coolness meter" - mostly because I introduced him to some of the great rock'n'roll of my youth that he loves.
Roadstergal
01-12-12, 04:28 PM
Do you think you're cool? :D
Cool? On my morning rides, I've been fecking freezing. :(
Cool? On my morning rides, I've been fecking freezing. :(
bikingshearer
01-12-12, 04:31 PM
. . . (having grown up with Catholic/Jewish influences in South Jersey) . . .
Catholic? And Jewish? And South Jersey? Wow, talk about the guilt-trip tripple-whammy. :eek: Not to mention a serious side order of "go perform an anatomically impossible act on yourself."
Catholic? And Jewish? And South Jersey? Wow, talk about the guilt-trip tripple-whammy. :eek: Not to mention a serious side order of "go perform an anatomically impossible act on yourself."
Midland
01-15-12, 12:32 AM
sac_rob, here is the Concord to Fairfield route on strava http://app.strava.com/rides/3198380.
freighttraininguphill
01-15-12, 09:51 AM
Took a ride from Colfax to Gold Run yesterday with my new GoPro "Chesty" chest strap mount. As the first 3:18 of the video shows, it's probably not the best mount for a road ride. Either that, or it's not the best mount for a female cyclist. :p:D;)
The rest of the footage is from the ContourHD on the helmet mount. It would have been a shame to have all that beautiful scenery cut off by the lower POV of the chest mount. It's also a little less shaky.
Somehow the chain catcher got knocked out of position and I didn't notice it, and as a result I dropped my chain when I shifted from the middle to the small chainring. Of course that was caught on video! :D
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/141890803
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0aiKIc5Sas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0aiKIc5Sas
Some pics.
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s66/hardmf1/GoldRunRoadatHiSierraDrive.jpg
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s66/hardmf1/GoldRuntownlimitsign.jpg
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s66/hardmf1/MagraRoadatRiverRidgeRoad.jpg
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s66/hardmf1/NortonGradeRoadatRollinsLakeRoad.jpg
The rest of the footage is from the ContourHD on the helmet mount. It would have been a shame to have all that beautiful scenery cut off by the lower POV of the chest mount. It's also a little less shaky.
Somehow the chain catcher got knocked out of position and I didn't notice it, and as a result I dropped my chain when I shifted from the middle to the small chainring. Of course that was caught on video! :D
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/141890803
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0aiKIc5Sas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0aiKIc5Sas
Some pics.
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s66/hardmf1/GoldRunRoadatHiSierraDrive.jpg
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s66/hardmf1/GoldRuntownlimitsign.jpg
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s66/hardmf1/MagraRoadatRiverRidgeRoad.jpg
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s66/hardmf1/NortonGradeRoadatRollinsLakeRoad.jpg
cccorlew
01-16-12, 09:50 AM
A windy ride with some BF crew through the Delta. A few photos and short writeup.
http://ccorlew.blogspot.com/2012/01/breezing-through-delta.html
http://ccorlew.blogspot.com/2012/01/breezing-through-delta.html
gpelpel
01-16-12, 06:23 PM
Yeah, first ride of 2012. The Delta Wind Fest by LanceOldStrong and Co.
Advertised as a 60 miler (accurate), easy 500' of ascent (Garmin shows 612', ok not far), and advertised as a social, "not training environment" ride.
Social, for sure it was. Very friendly bunch, super nice lunch stop, old bridges and quaint scenery. Oh those early miles were so sweet, rolling with ease, frolicking along the canals and marinas, some nice bird sightings, even a couple ferry crossings. The second half was of a different order though, we were not that fast early on, the wind was just that strong behind us. Lance and Steve had actually planned the best practice run in advance of their Death Valley Double in a few weeks: long straight aways and unrelenting head winds. I spent most of this time in no man's land, between small groups, so I really had to fight my way back to the start. The goal was to keep the speedometer above the 10mph mark, that was tough at times but a good motivator.
Thanks all and a special mention to the good samaritan who offered us the chance for a 40' respite 4 miles from the end. :innocent:
Yes, that's what it took for Superman to cover an extra 10 miles against the wind!
For sure it was a great way to start my 2012 rolling adventures. Wind or not I would do it again.
Advertised as a 60 miler (accurate), easy 500' of ascent (Garmin shows 612', ok not far), and advertised as a social, "not training environment" ride.
Social, for sure it was. Very friendly bunch, super nice lunch stop, old bridges and quaint scenery. Oh those early miles were so sweet, rolling with ease, frolicking along the canals and marinas, some nice bird sightings, even a couple ferry crossings. The second half was of a different order though, we were not that fast early on, the wind was just that strong behind us. Lance and Steve had actually planned the best practice run in advance of their Death Valley Double in a few weeks: long straight aways and unrelenting head winds. I spent most of this time in no man's land, between small groups, so I really had to fight my way back to the start. The goal was to keep the speedometer above the 10mph mark, that was tough at times but a good motivator.
Thanks all and a special mention to the good samaritan who offered us the chance for a 40' respite 4 miles from the end. :innocent:
Yes, that's what it took for Superman to cover an extra 10 miles against the wind!
For sure it was a great way to start my 2012 rolling adventures. Wind or not I would do it again.
bigbossman
01-16-12, 06:44 PM
^^
I couldn't help but notice that all the flags I saw mid-morning today on my drive to Pinole were hanging limp on their respective poles. Saturday was a nice no-wind day, too.
Who was the Einstein that chose Sunday for this little milk run?
I couldn't help but notice that all the flags I saw mid-morning today on my drive to Pinole were hanging limp on their respective poles. Saturday was a nice no-wind day, too.
Who was the Einstein that chose Sunday for this little milk run?
bikingshearer
01-16-12, 09:46 PM
^^^ You rang? :D
Midland
01-16-12, 11:17 PM
The Delta windfest was as much fun as it was windy. Thank you to Bikingshearer for starting this, LanceOldstrong for the route, Curtis/Tricia for the BBQ, and everyone else for fun & help in the wind. Really pretty in the delta this time of year.Highlights were of course any time the wind was at your back, open roads, variety of birds spotted, Giusti's(ceiling covered in hat's),ferry rides, and lot's of laughs. Good group, thanks for the invite.
Red Rider
01-17-12, 08:10 AM
Catholic? And Jewish? And South Jersey? Wow, talk about the guilt-trip tripple-whammy. :eek: Not to mention a serious side order of "go perform an anatomically impossible act on yourself."
Exactly.
Exactly.
gpelpel
01-17-12, 12:06 PM
Here is the wind speed record for Rio Vista in the last 7 days. Sunday afternoon: 18 to 20 mph wind from 1:30 to 5 pm, perfectly timed for our after lunch cruise. :backpedal:
http://cdec.water.ca.gov/jspplot/jspPlotServlet.jsp?sensor_no=1378&end=01%2F17%2F2012+11%3A10&geom=medium&interval=10&cookies=cdec01
http://cdec.water.ca.gov/jspplot/jspPlotServlet.jsp?sensor_no=1378&end=01%2F17%2F2012+11%3A10&geom=medium&interval=10&cookies=cdec01
gpelpel
01-21-12, 08:39 PM
An easy 40 miler today from Lafayette to Blackhawk. Last Sunday windy ride was a good training to face today winding trip back to Danville. A little bit of drizzle and one big shower. Thankfully I was crossing downtown Danville when it poured and finding cover was quick. We need the rain so I won't complain much but having the clean the bike is a bummer.
Beaker
01-21-12, 08:49 PM
Drove all the way out to Patterson so I could ride up Del Puerto Canyon and break my chain. Good times.
gpelpel
01-22-12, 12:24 PM
Oops, Hope you didn't fall and get hurt.
Lanceoldstrong
01-22-12, 05:50 PM
22 miles and 1000 feet of climbing today in a parking garage with Midland
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7165/6745659261_77ea90b408.jpg
Up Periscope! we went to the 7th level to check the sky and went back inside
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7153/6745649403_c86f4b69d8.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7165/6745659261_77ea90b408.jpg
Up Periscope! we went to the 7th level to check the sky and went back inside
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7153/6745649403_c86f4b69d8.jpg
bigbossman
01-22-12, 06:36 PM
22 miles and 1000 feet of climbing today in a parking garage with Midland
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7165/6745659261_77ea90b408.jpg
Up Periscope! we went to the 7th level to check the sky and went back inside
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7153/6745649403_c86f4b69d8.jpg
Couple of girls.
Rich and I did 20 miles, out on actual roads. What's the matter, didn't want to get your skirts wet?
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7165/6745659261_77ea90b408.jpg
Up Periscope! we went to the 7th level to check the sky and went back inside
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7153/6745649403_c86f4b69d8.jpg
Couple of girls.
Rich and I did 20 miles, out on actual roads. What's the matter, didn't want to get your skirts wet?
Midland
01-22-12, 07:08 PM
Pretty much. ha ha. Was more technical & fun than I thought it would be, and definitely different.
Beaker
01-22-12, 07:35 PM
Oops, Hope you didn't fall and get hurt.
Thankfully no. SAG ride back to the start/finish was in order.
Thankfully no. SAG ride back to the start/finish was in order.
Red Rider
01-22-12, 09:41 PM
Drove all the way out to Patterson so I could ride up Del Puerto Canyon and break my chain. Good times.
I saw the results and figured it was a mechanical. Sorry for your trouble.
I saw the results and figured it was a mechanical. Sorry for your trouble.
gpelpel
01-22-12, 10:34 PM
22 miles and 1000 feet of climbing today in a parking garage
22 miles in a parking garage??? :trainwreck:
22 miles in a parking garage??? :trainwreck:
bikingshearer
01-23-12, 04:38 PM
22 miles in a parking garage??? :trainwreck:
Somehow, this does not surprise me at all about LanceOldstrong, who once voluntarily did somethinhg like a five hour session indoors ona trainer. (I'm sure he can amd will give the corrct figure.)
I am, however, surprised and worried about Midland. I thought he had more sense than this. I guess not. :D
Somehow, this does not surprise me at all about LanceOldstrong, who once voluntarily did somethinhg like a five hour session indoors ona trainer. (I'm sure he can amd will give the corrct figure.)
I am, however, surprised and worried about Midland. I thought he had more sense than this. I guess not. :D
Lanceoldstrong
01-23-12, 04:58 PM
Somehow, this does not surprise me at all about LanceOldstrong, who once voluntarily did somethinhg like a five hour session indoors ona trainer. (I'm sure he can amd will give the corrct figure.)
I am, however, surprised and worried about Midland. I thought he had more sense than this. I guess not. :D
7 hours on the trainer that one time, since you brought it up :twitchy: So by comparison 22 miles in a parking garage was pretty lively.
I am, however, surprised and worried about Midland. I thought he had more sense than this. I guess not. :D
7 hours on the trainer that one time, since you brought it up :twitchy: So by comparison 22 miles in a parking garage was pretty lively.
gpelpel
01-23-12, 05:16 PM
I am, however, surprised and worried about Midland. I thought he had more sense than this. I guess not. :D
Well thinking about it, a parking garage is not much smaller, and may be bigger, than a BMX track. Not sure he ever covered 22 miles non stop on such a track though.
Now what they didn't tell us is how many cars they jumped over or used as rebounding boards.
Well thinking about it, a parking garage is not much smaller, and may be bigger, than a BMX track. Not sure he ever covered 22 miles non stop on such a track though.
Now what they didn't tell us is how many cars they jumped over or used as rebounding boards.
freighttraininguphill
01-30-12, 01:14 AM
Rode from Newcastle to Foresthill via Hwy 49 and Old Foresthill Road. That meant descending down into the canyon and climbing back out, both ways.
When I got to the bottom of Indian Hill Road I noticed that I'd only ridden 49.4 miles and climbed 4,841'. Unacceptable! I wanted 5,000', so I rode up Chantry Hill Road and the two side streets, then rode through old town Newcastle, dropped down to Taylor Road, and climbed back up to old town via Old State Hwy and Cypress. 51.74 miles and 5,062' of climbing. Much better! :D
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/145804973
Captured on video were two (hopefully) friendly motorists honking as they passed me on climbs up Foresthill Road, and a motorcycle passing me in the dirt on the side of the road. I heard him coming and looked to my left, expecting to see him in the lane. I didn't think to look right, so I didn't see him until he passed me. Startled me a bit!
I tightened the straps on the GoPro "Chesty" chest mount strap, so the video is a little less bouncy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8ybG-CxYl0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8ybG-CxYl0
Top of descent out of Auburn on Hwy 49
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7158/6787972725_3e61c281e4.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/29998767@N07/6787972725/)
Hwy 49 in Auburn 8% grade sign (http://www.flickr.com/photos/29998767@N07/6787972725/) by kittyz202 (http://www.flickr.com/people/29998767@N07/), on Flickr
Bottom of descent
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s66/hardmf1/viewfrombottomofOldForesthillRoad.jpg
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s66/hardmf1/AmericanRiverfrombottomofOldForesthillRoad.jpg
View of snow-capped Sierras from the parking lot of Worton's Market in Foresthill
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s66/hardmf1/wintertimeviewfromWortonsMarketparkinglotcloser.jpg
Turnaround point
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s66/hardmf1/roadbikeandWelcometoForesthillsign.jpg
Funny antique store sign in Newcastle
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s66/hardmf1/funnyantiquestoresigninNewcastle.jpg
When I got to the bottom of Indian Hill Road I noticed that I'd only ridden 49.4 miles and climbed 4,841'. Unacceptable! I wanted 5,000', so I rode up Chantry Hill Road and the two side streets, then rode through old town Newcastle, dropped down to Taylor Road, and climbed back up to old town via Old State Hwy and Cypress. 51.74 miles and 5,062' of climbing. Much better! :D
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/145804973
Captured on video were two (hopefully) friendly motorists honking as they passed me on climbs up Foresthill Road, and a motorcycle passing me in the dirt on the side of the road. I heard him coming and looked to my left, expecting to see him in the lane. I didn't think to look right, so I didn't see him until he passed me. Startled me a bit!
I tightened the straps on the GoPro "Chesty" chest mount strap, so the video is a little less bouncy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8ybG-CxYl0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8ybG-CxYl0
Top of descent out of Auburn on Hwy 49
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7158/6787972725_3e61c281e4.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/29998767@N07/6787972725/)
Hwy 49 in Auburn 8% grade sign (http://www.flickr.com/photos/29998767@N07/6787972725/) by kittyz202 (http://www.flickr.com/people/29998767@N07/), on Flickr
Bottom of descent
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s66/hardmf1/viewfrombottomofOldForesthillRoad.jpg
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s66/hardmf1/AmericanRiverfrombottomofOldForesthillRoad.jpg
View of snow-capped Sierras from the parking lot of Worton's Market in Foresthill
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s66/hardmf1/wintertimeviewfromWortonsMarketparkinglotcloser.jpg
Turnaround point
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s66/hardmf1/roadbikeandWelcometoForesthillsign.jpg
Funny antique store sign in Newcastle
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s66/hardmf1/funnyantiquestoresigninNewcastle.jpg
freighttraininguphill
02-02-12, 11:11 AM
Here's some more video from last Sunday's ride. Since I also had the ContourHD recording on the helmet mount, I got a different perspective of the descent into the canyon from Auburn. The scenery is more visible, but the speed looks lower due to the camera being higher up.
Since the ContourHD is notorious for excessive wind noise, I added music but left the raw audio in place with lowered volume so it is more natural.
This is the entire first descent into the canyon from Auburn, and the faster part of the second descent down Old Foresthill Road on the return trip.
http://contour.com/stories/hwy-49-and-old-foresthill-road-descents-1-29-12
None of the footage from the return trip was included in the longer ride video I posted earlier, since the video was already long enough and the ride back was rather uneventful. However, I found some good suffer clips from the climb back out of the canyon towards Auburn. The battery on my GoPro died mid-climb, but not before capturing the best suffering on the whole climb. :D
I edited out all the loud motor vehicle traffic, so the audio is all suffering. It's short and sweet. I like this one because the chest mount gives the viewer a much better idea of the difficulty of a climb. The more rocking and heavy breathing, the harder the climb. :D
http://vimeo.com/36041423
http://vimeo.com/36041423
At the end of the ride in Newcastle, I stopped to take the picture of the antique store sign and I spotted a kitty across the street, so naturally I had to make friends with her. The ContourHD was still recording, so enjoy the sounds of her adorable purr-meows (turn up the volume!).
http://contour.com/stories/very-friendly-kitty-at-the-end-of-a-long-bike-ride
Since the ContourHD is notorious for excessive wind noise, I added music but left the raw audio in place with lowered volume so it is more natural.
This is the entire first descent into the canyon from Auburn, and the faster part of the second descent down Old Foresthill Road on the return trip.
http://contour.com/stories/hwy-49-and-old-foresthill-road-descents-1-29-12
None of the footage from the return trip was included in the longer ride video I posted earlier, since the video was already long enough and the ride back was rather uneventful. However, I found some good suffer clips from the climb back out of the canyon towards Auburn. The battery on my GoPro died mid-climb, but not before capturing the best suffering on the whole climb. :D
I edited out all the loud motor vehicle traffic, so the audio is all suffering. It's short and sweet. I like this one because the chest mount gives the viewer a much better idea of the difficulty of a climb. The more rocking and heavy breathing, the harder the climb. :D
http://vimeo.com/36041423
http://vimeo.com/36041423
At the end of the ride in Newcastle, I stopped to take the picture of the antique store sign and I spotted a kitty across the street, so naturally I had to make friends with her. The ContourHD was still recording, so enjoy the sounds of her adorable purr-meows (turn up the volume!).
http://contour.com/stories/very-friendly-kitty-at-the-end-of-a-long-bike-ride
cccorlew
02-05-12, 11:02 AM
More story and photos than you really need about Lance Oldstrong and my "both sides of Hamilton" ride.
Bonus song lyrics at the end may make up for it, or just add additional pain.
http://ccorlew.blogspot.com/2012/02/mt-hamiltion-both-side-now.html
Bonus song lyrics at the end may make up for it, or just add additional pain.
http://ccorlew.blogspot.com/2012/02/mt-hamiltion-both-side-now.html
freighttraininguphill
02-06-12, 02:06 AM
Yesterday was some dirty fun. It was my first mtb ride in 15 years.
I took my brand-new Trek Wahoo Disc 29 up to Auburn for some climbing and descending bliss. These are some of my favorite trails from the good old days back in 1992-1993.
All of these trails have technical sections to keep things interesting. For those not familiar with the Auburn trails, I'll give the details.
The first trail is Clementine (http://www.fatrac.org/node/637). It starts at the bottom of the canyon by the American River and climbs up to the next trailhead (Fuel Break). Clementine starts out as doubletrack, narrows to singletrack for a while, then widens to doubletrack again as it climbs.
Fuel Break climbs for about 1/2 mile, descends for 1/4 mile, climbs again, then descends to the next trail, Culvert (http://www.fatrac.org/node/638). Culvert drops down to Old Foresthill Road.
Confluence (http://www.fatrac.org/node/639) is the really fun downhill that starts at the OHV parking area. After I finished that one, the real suffering began. I started up the short steep part at the beginning of Stagecoach Trail (http://www.fatrac.org/node/640), but instead of making the left turn at the first switchback, I accidentally overshot it and continued on to the next switchback. When the grade got steeper instead of leveling off somewhat like it's supposed to, I started to wonder if the trail got re-routed in the last 15 years.
I spun out a few times and had to restart. Great fun! Other times my front wheel lifted off the ground, forcing me to stop. I was starting to wonder if I was going to have to walk this one, but I eventually made it all the way up by pedal power.
Where I ended up was the top of the Ridgeview trailhead. I went back down and explored some trails off of the steep climb. Found another short steep climb, and after several tries I made it up that one. Picking the right line was absolutely essential with this one. It was technical and covered with pine needles.
I went back to my truck to get more water (gonna have to get a Camelbak, I guess), and started up Stagecoach again. This time I didn't miss the turn-off. After the steep part, the trail leveled off and there was very little suffering for the remainder of the climb. Near the top I saw a group of hikers heading down. One of the women said "Good job!" (you can hear it in the video), and I thanked her.
After that climb I continued climbing on the pavement on Russell Road, then turned around and enjoyed the descent back down Stagecoach.
I'm going to have to remove the spacers and slam the stem to cut down on the front wheel coming off the ground on steep climbs.
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/147539848
Here's the video. It's raw footage, so my standard heavy breathing audio warning applies.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVbLnjysj4o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVbLnjysj4o
One of the technical turns on Culvert
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7015/6849497797_dab0bc3130.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6849497797/)
technical turn on Culvert Trail (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6849497797/) by freighttraininguphill (http://www.flickr.com/people/76286317@N05/), on Flickr
Confluence trailhead
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7027/6849497931_2800dc06e2.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6849497931/)
Confluence trailhead (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6849497931/) by freighttraininguphill (http://www.flickr.com/people/76286317@N05/), on Flickr
Middle fork of American River as seen from Confluence Trail
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7067/6849498047_f1c33f0558.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6849498047/)
Middle Fork of American River seen from Confluence Trail (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6849498047/) by freighttraininguphill (http://www.flickr.com/people/76286317@N05/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7203/6849498215_1e1efba6a9.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6849498215/)
Middle Fork of American River and Confluence Trail (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6849498215/) by freighttraininguphill (http://www.flickr.com/people/76286317@N05/), on Flickr
American River and Clementine Trail
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7189/6849498379_66a0d8293e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6849498379/)
American River and Clementine Trail (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6849498379/) by freighttraininguphill (http://www.flickr.com/people/76286317@N05/), on Flickr
Start of Stagecoach Trail steep climb
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7027/6849498607_e188d8e155.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6849498607/)
Start of Stagecoach Trail climb (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6849498607/) by freighttraininguphill (http://www.flickr.com/people/76286317@N05/), on Flickr
Ridgeview trailhead
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7018/6849498789_7b119cb58d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6849498789/)
Ridgeview trailhead (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6849498789/) by freighttraininguphill (http://www.flickr.com/people/76286317@N05/), on Flickr
Steep sufferfest climb I wound up on by accident
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7202/6849499377_ef89a5419e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6849499377/)
Steep climb above Stagecoach Trail (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6849499377/) by freighttraininguphill (http://www.flickr.com/people/76286317@N05/), on Flickr
Short steep climb it took several tries to clean
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7180/6849499481_0270f6bc73.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6849499481/)
Short steep climb above Stagecoach Trail (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6849499481/) by freighttraininguphill (http://www.flickr.com/people/76286317@N05/), on Flickr
More pics here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/
I took my brand-new Trek Wahoo Disc 29 up to Auburn for some climbing and descending bliss. These are some of my favorite trails from the good old days back in 1992-1993.
All of these trails have technical sections to keep things interesting. For those not familiar with the Auburn trails, I'll give the details.
The first trail is Clementine (http://www.fatrac.org/node/637). It starts at the bottom of the canyon by the American River and climbs up to the next trailhead (Fuel Break). Clementine starts out as doubletrack, narrows to singletrack for a while, then widens to doubletrack again as it climbs.
Fuel Break climbs for about 1/2 mile, descends for 1/4 mile, climbs again, then descends to the next trail, Culvert (http://www.fatrac.org/node/638). Culvert drops down to Old Foresthill Road.
Confluence (http://www.fatrac.org/node/639) is the really fun downhill that starts at the OHV parking area. After I finished that one, the real suffering began. I started up the short steep part at the beginning of Stagecoach Trail (http://www.fatrac.org/node/640), but instead of making the left turn at the first switchback, I accidentally overshot it and continued on to the next switchback. When the grade got steeper instead of leveling off somewhat like it's supposed to, I started to wonder if the trail got re-routed in the last 15 years.
I spun out a few times and had to restart. Great fun! Other times my front wheel lifted off the ground, forcing me to stop. I was starting to wonder if I was going to have to walk this one, but I eventually made it all the way up by pedal power.
Where I ended up was the top of the Ridgeview trailhead. I went back down and explored some trails off of the steep climb. Found another short steep climb, and after several tries I made it up that one. Picking the right line was absolutely essential with this one. It was technical and covered with pine needles.
I went back to my truck to get more water (gonna have to get a Camelbak, I guess), and started up Stagecoach again. This time I didn't miss the turn-off. After the steep part, the trail leveled off and there was very little suffering for the remainder of the climb. Near the top I saw a group of hikers heading down. One of the women said "Good job!" (you can hear it in the video), and I thanked her.
After that climb I continued climbing on the pavement on Russell Road, then turned around and enjoyed the descent back down Stagecoach.
I'm going to have to remove the spacers and slam the stem to cut down on the front wheel coming off the ground on steep climbs.
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/147539848
Here's the video. It's raw footage, so my standard heavy breathing audio warning applies.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVbLnjysj4o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVbLnjysj4o
One of the technical turns on Culvert
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7015/6849497797_dab0bc3130.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6849497797/)
technical turn on Culvert Trail (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6849497797/) by freighttraininguphill (http://www.flickr.com/people/76286317@N05/), on Flickr
Confluence trailhead
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7027/6849497931_2800dc06e2.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6849497931/)
Confluence trailhead (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6849497931/) by freighttraininguphill (http://www.flickr.com/people/76286317@N05/), on Flickr
Middle fork of American River as seen from Confluence Trail
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7067/6849498047_f1c33f0558.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6849498047/)
Middle Fork of American River seen from Confluence Trail (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6849498047/) by freighttraininguphill (http://www.flickr.com/people/76286317@N05/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7203/6849498215_1e1efba6a9.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6849498215/)
Middle Fork of American River and Confluence Trail (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6849498215/) by freighttraininguphill (http://www.flickr.com/people/76286317@N05/), on Flickr
American River and Clementine Trail
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7189/6849498379_66a0d8293e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6849498379/)
American River and Clementine Trail (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6849498379/) by freighttraininguphill (http://www.flickr.com/people/76286317@N05/), on Flickr
Start of Stagecoach Trail steep climb
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7027/6849498607_e188d8e155.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6849498607/)
Start of Stagecoach Trail climb (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6849498607/) by freighttraininguphill (http://www.flickr.com/people/76286317@N05/), on Flickr
Ridgeview trailhead
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7018/6849498789_7b119cb58d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6849498789/)
Ridgeview trailhead (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6849498789/) by freighttraininguphill (http://www.flickr.com/people/76286317@N05/), on Flickr
Steep sufferfest climb I wound up on by accident
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7202/6849499377_ef89a5419e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6849499377/)
Steep climb above Stagecoach Trail (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6849499377/) by freighttraininguphill (http://www.flickr.com/people/76286317@N05/), on Flickr
Short steep climb it took several tries to clean
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7180/6849499481_0270f6bc73.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6849499481/)
Short steep climb above Stagecoach Trail (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6849499481/) by freighttraininguphill (http://www.flickr.com/people/76286317@N05/), on Flickr
More pics here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/
Roadstergal
02-06-12, 09:13 AM
I did the Knights Ferry road race on Saturday with my husband, the first road race either of us has done. We've done that mileage - twice that mileage - in a day, but never as fast as we could possibly go, without stopping. I didn't have the best of luck - I got stung by a bee and had one of those stickers get in my front tire, so I realized after the race I had a slow leak in the front - but without my Gatorskins, it probably would have been a full-on flat, so I'm grateful for those.
It was an eye-opening experience, and we decided we had to do a good solid ride with a lot of climbing yesterday to start to get our bodies ready for the Sea Otter; we both stupidly signed up for races on consecutive days, so we need to get our bodies used to it.
It was an eye-opening experience, and we decided we had to do a good solid ride with a lot of climbing yesterday to start to get our bodies ready for the Sea Otter; we both stupidly signed up for races on consecutive days, so we need to get our bodies used to it.
Beaker
02-06-12, 08:39 PM
^^ RG I'd recommend starting to do some your nearest faster club rides ahead of Sea Otter, those can definitely help motivate and get closer to race like intensity.
freighttraininguphill
02-13-12, 09:25 AM
Warning: Graphic pics ahead!
Yesterday I rode another one of my old favorites, the Salmon Falls Trail in El Dorado County. This was only my second real mtb ride in 15 years. The first one was in Auburn last weekend (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/223496-weekend-ride-reports-where-d-ya-ride?p=13815070&viewfull=1#post13815070).
This trail seemed more difficult than the ones I did in Auburn, due to how technical it is. I intended to climb the 2 mile long Flagstaff Hill, but I overshot the trail leading to it.
On the way out I saw people walking and resting on a climb, so I knew this would be a good climb on the way back. Sure enough, it made me live up to my username! :D I made it all the way up without walking or resting. I did pick a wrong line and stall out once, but I restarted and continued on.
I saw another cyclist with a GoPro on his helmet. He was riding with a friend. They noticed my chest-mounted GoPro and that sparked a good conversation. One of the guys was riding a hybrid with 700x35c tires! :eek:
On the way back I saw a lot of dog walkers and petted a few dogs. Then the hamfist of the day occurred when I attempted to descend the most ridiculously technical section of trail I've ever encountered. It was a slow-speed crash too. Yes, it was caught on video! :D
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/149250811
Video is 100% natural sound, so my standard heavy breathing on climbs audio warning applies!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbdq1zN7Bz4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbdq1zN7Bz4
Sign I should have heeded, at least on the descent. I had no problem cleaning this climb, but the descent was another story!
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7181/6868141967_0ed2a46ff2.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6868141967/)
caution sign on Salmon Falls Trail technical section (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6868141967/) by freighttraininguphill (http://www.flickr.com/people/76286317@N05/), on Flickr
The section I crashed on
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7178/6868142365_5716bcf5c0.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6868142365/)
extremely technical section of Salmon Falls Trail (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6868142365/) by freighttraininguphill (http://www.flickr.com/people/76286317@N05/), on Flickr
The aftermath. It wasn't as bad as it looks, just a few scrapes.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7065/6868142497_4d03e748fd.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6868142497/)
mountain bike crash aftermath 2-12-12 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6868142497/) by freighttraininguphill (http://www.flickr.com/people/76286317@N05/), on Flickr
After cleaning up
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7048/6868142593_a914ed09a3.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6868142593/)
mountain bike crash aftermath 2-12-12 (cleaned up) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6868142593/) by freighttraininguphill (http://www.flickr.com/people/76286317@N05/), on Flickr
View of American River from near the above technical section
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7183/6868142183_cb3b7f811e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6868142183/)
view of American River from Salmon Falls Trail (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6868142183/) by freighttraininguphill (http://www.flickr.com/people/76286317@N05/), on Flickr
Yesterday I rode another one of my old favorites, the Salmon Falls Trail in El Dorado County. This was only my second real mtb ride in 15 years. The first one was in Auburn last weekend (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/223496-weekend-ride-reports-where-d-ya-ride?p=13815070&viewfull=1#post13815070).
This trail seemed more difficult than the ones I did in Auburn, due to how technical it is. I intended to climb the 2 mile long Flagstaff Hill, but I overshot the trail leading to it.
On the way out I saw people walking and resting on a climb, so I knew this would be a good climb on the way back. Sure enough, it made me live up to my username! :D I made it all the way up without walking or resting. I did pick a wrong line and stall out once, but I restarted and continued on.
I saw another cyclist with a GoPro on his helmet. He was riding with a friend. They noticed my chest-mounted GoPro and that sparked a good conversation. One of the guys was riding a hybrid with 700x35c tires! :eek:
On the way back I saw a lot of dog walkers and petted a few dogs. Then the hamfist of the day occurred when I attempted to descend the most ridiculously technical section of trail I've ever encountered. It was a slow-speed crash too. Yes, it was caught on video! :D
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/149250811
Video is 100% natural sound, so my standard heavy breathing on climbs audio warning applies!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbdq1zN7Bz4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbdq1zN7Bz4
Sign I should have heeded, at least on the descent. I had no problem cleaning this climb, but the descent was another story!
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7181/6868141967_0ed2a46ff2.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6868141967/)
caution sign on Salmon Falls Trail technical section (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6868141967/) by freighttraininguphill (http://www.flickr.com/people/76286317@N05/), on Flickr
The section I crashed on
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7178/6868142365_5716bcf5c0.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6868142365/)
extremely technical section of Salmon Falls Trail (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6868142365/) by freighttraininguphill (http://www.flickr.com/people/76286317@N05/), on Flickr
The aftermath. It wasn't as bad as it looks, just a few scrapes.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7065/6868142497_4d03e748fd.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6868142497/)
mountain bike crash aftermath 2-12-12 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6868142497/) by freighttraininguphill (http://www.flickr.com/people/76286317@N05/), on Flickr
After cleaning up
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7048/6868142593_a914ed09a3.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6868142593/)
mountain bike crash aftermath 2-12-12 (cleaned up) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6868142593/) by freighttraininguphill (http://www.flickr.com/people/76286317@N05/), on Flickr
View of American River from near the above technical section
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7183/6868142183_cb3b7f811e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6868142183/)
view of American River from Salmon Falls Trail (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76286317@N05/6868142183/) by freighttraininguphill (http://www.flickr.com/people/76286317@N05/), on Flickr
cccorlew
02-13-12, 10:47 AM
^^^^ And that, dear friends, is why I ride a road bike.