Southern California - Do you like riding in a less-than-ideal conditions? (pics)

Man, it was foggy yesterday! 10 minutes into the ride I was soaking wet.

I love riding in "bad" weather! There's nobody else on the path! Wussies!:rolleyes:

Silent Hill:

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Whenever I saw a figure in the distance I always thought "It could be a zombie. Or a cyclist. Or worse, a zombie cyclist."

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To the right is a creek/storm drain. A pretty long fall.:eek:

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We had to deal with that on PCH with cars zooming by yesterday! :eek:

Then you would have loved the Baldy ride we did last weekend...:D

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I hate inclement weather when I'm on a bike. And I wouldn't want to encounter a zombie cyclist.

We have fog here in a circular area of about 3-4 miles around South san francisco, that gets that bad if not worse. Doesn't it suck?

ack fog!!

Then you would have loved the Baldy ride we did last weekend...:D

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Hey, ShakeNbake, what trail is that? SGVBT?

I guess I'm not 'core, because I don't like the wet stuff. Other than that, I'm game. Although I would choose extreme heat over the frosty.

Other than that, I'm game. Although I would choose extreme heat over the frosty.

dito on that

Hey, ShakeNbake, what trail is that? SGVBT?


Nope, that's Ballona Creek.

That morning I rode down to Redondo Beach. On my way back a good 100 feet of the path on the beach was flooded by the tide(it wasn't when I passed there earlier). And it was pretty deep, I saw a guy try to ride thru it and he completely dipped his crank in salt water:eek: .

Not wanting to do that, I dismount and carry my bike while jogging thru the sand, CX style. That was a pretty good exercise.:D

I guess I'm not 'core, because I don't like the wet stuff. Other than that, I'm game. Although I would choose extreme heat over the frosty.
See and I'm the opposite. Heat just drains it all out of me. And don't get me started on headwinds. Yeah, that would be my two most dreaded riding conditions. 30mph headwinds in 100 degree weather! :eek:

Not wanting to do that, I dismount and carry my bike while jogging thru the sand, CX style. That was a pretty good exercise.:D
I'll say...do you have any pics of your calves that you'd like to share with us fellow cycling enthusiasts? ;)

I guess I'm not 'core, because I don't like the wet stuff. Other than that, I'm game. Although I would choose extreme heat over the frosty.

+1 give me 121 degrees over cold and/or wet any time!

I'll say...do you have any pics of your calves that you'd like to share with us fellow cycling enthusiasts? ;)


D O W N girl :p

D O W N girl :p

:roflmao:

I'll say...do you have any pics of your calves that you'd like to share with us fellow cycling enthusiasts? ;)

Let me describe my body. I have the torso of Tony Soprano and the limbs of a Ukrainian supermodel. So yeah, not that pretty.

Oh, I forgot, big thumbs up to Crank Bros. Candy Pedals! After going thru the sand, it still engages smoothly and no slips/extra movement at all.

D O W N girl :p
What?? :rolleyes: I'm just being friendly. I've not had the pleasure of meeting ShakeNBake, and he sounds rather strong and sturdy. Just doing my part for the So Cal Region. :D

Let me describe my body. I have the torso of Tony Soprano and the limbs of a Ukrainian supermodel. So yeah, not that pretty.
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Ukrainian supermodels are hot. :D

What?? :rolleyes: I'm just being friendly. I've not had the pleasure of meeting ShakeNBake, and he sounds rather strong and sturdy. Just doing my part for the So Cal Region. :D

We appreciate your efforts m.e. Thanks for taking one for the team. :D

I would rather take the cold over extreme heat. You can keep layering yourself when cold but you can only get down to your skin when hot and sometimes that still ain't enough.

We appreciate your efforts m.e. Thanks for taking one for the team. :D
Believe me, Brandy, I'd like nothing more than to take one for the team or from the team or from behind...so, I'll continue my selfless efforts of being one of your most enthuiastic members of the welcoming squad. :D

I would rather take the cold over extreme heat. You can keep layering yourself when cold but you can only get down to your skin when hot and sometimes that still ain't enough.
+1 and great minds think alike!

I would rather take the cold over extreme heat. You can keep layering yourself when cold but you can only get down to your skin when hot and sometimes that still ain't enough.
+1 [EDIT: +2]

If I have appropriate clothing, cold isn't too big an issue. The excess clothing slows me down a bit, but that's okay. Not much one can do about extreme heat.

Ehem, ladies.

We do have a 13 year old boy amongst us :D

Ehem, ladies.

We do have a 13 year old boy amongst us :D
Yes, and without hurting his feelings or starting a heated debate...I personally wish we didn't. When I got on this forum, I assumed it was full of adults (with healthy senses of humor) and that any children (under the age of 18) would be monitored by their parents who are responsible for them (not me).

Sorry, but that is my honest opinion...:o

Now, back to weather conditions...:rolleyes:

Believe me, Brandy, I'd like nothing more than to take one for the team or from the team or from behind...so, I'll continue my selfless efforts of being one of your most enthuiastic members of the welcoming squad. :D

Best. Post. Ever. Well, best post ever since yesterday when Fixer was lusting over the Aussie's legs. :p

Yes, and without hurting his feelings or starting a heated debate...I personally wish we didn't. When I got on this forum, I assumed it was full of adults (with healthy senses of humor) and that any children (under the age of 18) would be monitored by their parents who are responsible for them (not me).

Sorry, but that is my honest opinion...:o

Now, back to weather conditions...:rolleyes:

+1

LOL!

Back to topic:

I'll ride in any condition except dry heat. I hate that burning sensation on my nostrils. The dust also bothers me alot.

Best. Post. Ever. Well, best post ever since yesterday when Fixer was lusting over the Aussie's legs. :p
Brandy, I'm crying from laughter because you're post could not have come at a more...um...akward moment. But that's just my sense of humor...:o

Hi everyone.....I HATE WIND! Its going to get pretty windy here in the valley. Its my allergy season and static shock time! But do I love how the colors of the leaves change to red. I'd love to ride in the rain though. :D

Yes, and without hurting his feelings or starting a heated debate...I personally wish we didn't. When I got on this forum, I assumed it was full of adults (with healthy senses of humor) and that any children (under the age of 18) would be monitored by their parents who are responsible for them (not me).

Sorry, but that is my honest opinion...:o

Now, back to weather conditions...:rolleyes:

but the rules of the forums allow kids 13 and older.... it's not advertised as an adult site....

as for monitoring kids... yes... i agree that it's his parent's responsibility and he obviously has NO supervision..

are you aware that there are SEVERAL moderators who are under 18? yes.... joe trusts them to be mods!

i mean... it is a cycling forum... so i guess you would expect kids to be here....

i mean... it is a cycling forum... so i guess you would expect kids to be here....

Yeah, but I thought they all congregated here (http://www.bikeforums.net/forumdisplay.php?f=13).

I HATE WIND!
I hate the wind, too, unless it happens to be a tailwind. :D Next time at Palm Springs, they should reset all those big fans in the surrounding hilltops to blow the air in a circular fashion so that we can have tailwinds all the way around the loop. ;)

Yeah, but I thought they all congregated here (http://www.bikeforums.net/forumdisplay.php?f=13).

i've never been in there!

Hi everyone.....I HATE WIND! Its going to get pretty windy here in the valley. Its my allergy season and static shock time! But do I love how the colors of the leaves change to red. I'd love to ride in the rain though. :D

i hate wind too! YUCK YUCK YUCK!

I would rather take the cold over extreme heat. You can keep layering yourself when cold but you can only get down to your skin when hot and sometimes that still ain't enough.


okay, lets get fixer out in the heat ladies ;)

Leave us young ones alone. I've almost hit poverty anyway, so I'm almost an adult.

okay, lets get fixer out in the heat ladies ;)

I think we've hit rock bottom today ladies...and I'm enjoying it. Must be something in the air! :D

but the rules of the forums allow kids 13 and older.... it's not advertised as an adult site....

as for monitoring kids... yes... i agree that it's his parent's responsibility and he obviously has NO supervision..

are you aware that there are SEVERAL moderators who are under 18? yes.... joe trusts them to be mods!

i mean... it is a cycling forum... so i guess you would expect kids to be here....

Cali, I really like you (although I've never met you in person), so nothing personal - but, no, I NEVER expect kids to be on a site where adults post. Have you (or Joe) read some of the nasty, mean things some of those guys say to one another in the Road Forum?? In my opinion, again, cyclists being nasty and belittling is far worse than sexual inneundo or joking (I know, some could argue, and I realize I probably offend a few...but I would never be outright vulgar or cruel or belittling to another person posting on here and I can't please everyone as my brand of off-color humor doesn't always appeal). Your point is valid (and respected), but I simply will not allow myself to be censored by a 13 year old. If Joe (for arguments sake, not to drag the poor guy into it) wants me off of here based on my posts and how they may be inappropriate for children, then he may ask me to leave. But I'm not willing to be censored by the thought that someone under the age of 18 without adult supervision is reading what I'm writing. Besides, a better debate - why doesn't Joe start a cycling forum for teenagers?? Maximan might actually meet people his own age. He's a sweet young man who clearly enjoys being on here, but personally, I will never be on a ride with him UNLESS his mom or dad are with him. So, why would it not be healthier, better, etc. for him to be on a site with his own peers?

Sorry, ShakeNBake, I'm going to knock it off now. I didn't mean to turn this thread into this, but this has been a thought of mine (and a bit of a thorn in my left foot) for awhile because I am very aware of that young boy's presence and I've wondered where his parents are.
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Brandy, I'm crying from laughter because you're post could not have come at a more...um...akward moment. But that's just my sense of humor...:o


I'm SO sure there's a good story in here somewhere! ... come on M.E. spill the beans! :p

Leave us young ones alone. I've almost hit poverty anyway, so I'm almost an adult.
Does this mean a new bike is in the works? :D Or perhaps a new station wagon?

I would rather take the cold over extreme heat. You can keep layering yourself when cold but you can only get down to your skin when hot and sometimes that still ain't enough.

I agree! I enjoyed our ride in the fog yesterday, too... :)

Not *our* ride, George, but the group ride from yesterday. I'm sure you all figured that out though. :rolleyes: :p

Cali, I really like you (although I've never met you in person), so nothing personal - but, no, I NEVER expect kids to be on a site where adults post. Have you (or Joe) read some of the nasty, mean things some of those guys say to one another in the Road Forum?? In my opinion, again, cyclists being nasty and belittling is far worse than sexual inneundo or joking (I know, some could argue, and I realize I probably offend a few...but I would never be outright vulgar or cruel or belittling to another person posting on here and I can't please everyone as my brand of off-color humor doesn't always appeal). Your point is valid (and respected), but I simply will not allow myself to be censored by a 13 year old. If Joe (for arguments sake, not to drag the poor guy into it) wants me off of here based on my posts and how they may be inappropriate for children, then he may ask me to leave. But I'm not willing to be censored by the thought that someone under the age of 18 without adult supervision is reading what I'm writing. Besides, a better debate - why doesn't Joe start a cycling forum for teenagers?? Maximan might actually meet people his own age. He's a sweet young man who clearly enjoys being on here, but personally, I will never be on a ride with him UNLESS his mom or dad are with him. So, why would it not be healthier, better, etc. for him to be on a site with his own peers?

Sorry, ShakeNBake, I'm going to knock it off now. I didn't mean to turn this thread into this, but this has been a thought of mine (and a bit of a thorn in my left foot) for awhile because I am very aware of that young boy's presence and I've wondered where his parents are.
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I couldn't agree more m.e. You have a way with words.

Believe me, Brandy, I'd like nothing more than to take one for the team or from the team or from behind...so, I'll continue my selfless efforts of being one of your most enthuiastic members of the welcoming squad. :D


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Leave us young ones alone. I've almost hit poverty anyway, so I'm almost an adult.

:roflmao:

Does this mean a new bike is in the works? :D Or perhaps a new station wagon?

Not really. I'm just trying to be punny.

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Let me translate...

HOLY CRAP...I can't believe that I get to ride with this woman in two weeks! I'm one lucky bastard!

is that poverty or puberty?

Let me translate...

HOLY CRAP...I can't believe that I get to ride with this woman in two weeks! I'm one lucky bastard!


You are soooo bad Brandy, you need a spanking.:p

Let me translate...

HOLY CRAP...I can't believe that I get to ride with this woman in two weeks! I'm one lucky bastard!
Now, he's not that lucky. He's married. ;)