LOL...funny how our perspectives differ m.e. All day I was saying...IT'S OCTOBER!!! IT'S NOT SUPPOSED TO BE THIS FU*KING HOT!!!! :mad: :mad: :mad: :roflmao: :roflmao:

Did you see the horsie pics I took for you? When he/she(???) came over I thought of you and how much you would have enjoyed it.
:roflmao: Yes, but you and the rest looked so good all hot and sweaty (right? And that's all that matters...that you look good? Right? ;) ) Just imagine, your teeth could have been chattering all day had it been different weather!

And yes, Brandy!!! My bad, and I DID mean to post to those pics, but kept reading the thread (since I was in bed by 8:30 last night, still getting rid of the funk, and am so behind!). Thank you!! I LOVE the horsie pictures!!! Did you pet the horse? I'm never not going without my camera again and I'm going to talk Jim into taking me on that ride again so that I can see that horse that gave me some love so that I can take some pictures of him while I'm petting him. He'll be my "pet by proxy." :D

I really think that as a group (especially if we had someone willing to drive SAG), we could plan a better route...leaving out all of the suburban crapola. We'll have to do this one soon!

Ya know, I was thinking that is a good idea. If the riders each kick in $10 or so, the SAG can stock up with all the food/drink and pay for the gasoline. We end up with a better route (organized rides have limits placed upon them by the communities), better food (well, more specific to what we like), and scheduled to what works best for everybody.

:roflmao: Yes, but you and rest looked so good all hot and sweaty (right? And that's all that matters...that you look good? Right? ;) ) Just imagine, your teeth could have been chattering all day had it been different weather!

And yes, Brandy!!! My bad, and I DID mean to post to those pics, but kept reading the thread (since I was in bed by 8:30 last night, still getting rid of the funk, and am so behind!). Thank you!! I LOVE the horsie pictures!!! Did you pet the horse? I'm never not going without my camera again and I'm going to talk Jim into taking me on that ride again so that I can see that horse that gave me some love so that I can take some pictures of him while I'm petting him. He'll be my "pet by proxy." :D

Feeling better today? Are you going to get your ride in?

Oh, and one thing I did mean to post to you, Luwin. I know the ride was a bit of struggle and as far as the falls go (since you are okay) - don't even sweat it. Look at it like a battle story (again, your report was great). All of us have fallen. When I first started I did the "fall at the intersection in front of 25 riders" thing more than once, and don't kid yourself - I ride in my granny on almost every ride that involves climbing - and if I ever need to, I will walk my bike up a hill! (I just haven't had to yet since I do have a triple and a really good granny gear). You should just be proud of doing your first organized ride. Your next ride will be easier and less dramatic (which means you're going to have to tell a whole bunch of jokes throughout your ride report to top this one...;))

Feeling better today? Are you going to get your ride in?
I slept in and had to call my Colavita buddy. I just couldn't drag my sorry a** out of bed. I'm sitting here in my PJs. Tells you, yet again - oh, shocker - how addicted I am to the BF Forum! I couldn't wait to log on and read this report and see the pics. :p I am going to try and ride this afternoon. I have to do something (that or the gym). I'll be back at it tomorrow and I can't wait for the Prelude next Saturday! But I have to admit, seeing all the pics from this metric ride (and reading the reports, even with the heat and traffic) has made me a drooling-need-to-get-on-my-bike fool! :D

Did you pet the horse? I'm never not going without my camera again and I'm going to talk Jim into taking me on that ride again so that I can see that horse that gave me some love so that I can take some pictures of him while I'm petting him. He'll be my "pet by proxy." :D

I didn't pet the horsie. At that point I was a human salt lick and I thought he might enjoy me a little too much! :eek: :roflmao:

Ya know, I was thinking that is a good idea. If the riders each kick in $10 or so, the SAG can stock up with all the food/drink and pay for the gasoline. We end up with a better route (organized rides have limits placed upon them by the communities), better food (well, more specific to what we like), and scheduled to what works best for everybody.

That would be awesome thomson and I'd have no problem pitching in money. I'd even love to drive SAG sometime for a ride! You're right though...with a cooler full of cold drinks and sandwiches (not pb&j) and goodies, we could plan some killer rides!

I didn't pet the horsie. At that point I was a human salt lick and I thought he might enjoy me a little too much! :eek: :roflmao:
Yes...but imagine the pictures that would have been taken and sold on ebay...:eek::lol:

Yes...but imagine the pictures that would have been taken and sold on ebay...:eek::lol:

:eek: You're one sick puppy m.e. and that's what I love about you! :p :D We'll get along just fine. :D

I didn't pet the horsie. At that point I was a human salt lick and I thought he might enjoy me a little too much! :eek: :roflmao:
:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

:eek: You're one sick puppy m.e. and that's what I love about you! :p :D We'll get along just fine. :D
Hey, I've been behaving as of late! :rolleyes: And I simply meant, a horse licking you're face could be sold on ebay. There is an audience for that sort of thing, you know. :p

Hey, I've been behaving as of late! :rolleyes: And I simply meant, a horse licking you're face could be sold on ebay. There is an audience for that sort of thing, you know. :p
:roflmao: yeah right.


Are ya feeling better M.E? Solveng is drawing near. Come to think of it my training has come to a hault. Im mt biking again today.:D

Are ya feeling better M.E? Solveng is drawing near. Come to think of it my training has come to a hault. Im mt biking again today.:D
Yes, I'm coming back from the dead, I'm just weak today. All of this forced rest just means I'll be ready to hammer it out on the road next Saturday <ensert evil laugh>. You'd better get those legs up to game! (although, if you are mountain biking, you aren't doing too badly). :D

Yes, I'm coming back from the dead, I'm just weak today. All of this forced rest just means I'll be ready to hammer it out on the road next Saturday <ensert evil laugh>. You'd better get those legs up to game! (although, if you are mountain biking, you aren't doing too badly). :D


Im just gonna draft Justin, so I wont need my game legs.:lol: If you drop me, Ill never ride with you again.:rolleyes:

I really think that as a group (especially if we had someone willing to drive SAG), we could plan a better route...leaving out all of the suburban crapola. We'll have to do this one soon!

+1 :D

Im just gonna draft Justin, so I wont need my game legs.:lol: If you drop me, Ill never ride with you again.:rolleyes:
Oh, for cry eye...I don't DROP people. Geesh! :rolleyes: Besides, I think I'm the lone female among men (again...sigh). I need to go back and check the Solvang thread...

Oh, for cry eye...I don't DROP people. Geesh! :rolleyes: Besides, I think I'm the lone female among men (again...sigh). I need to go back and check the Solvang thread...


Thats not what I hear.:eek:

Besides, I think I'm the lone female among men (again...sigh)


oh, the tragedy :p

oh, the tragedy :p
Hi Trac. Yes, and you helped create the tragedy! ;) Are you sure hubby can't release you for one little short metric?

That would be awesome thomson and I'd have no problem pitching in money. I'd even love to drive SAG sometime for a ride! You're right though...with a cooler full of cold drinks and sandwiches (not pb&j) and goodies, we could plan some killer rides!


Great idea!! And although I had no problem wolfing down the PB&J sandwiches, the smells coming from the BBQ area with the smoke made me wish I could have sat down and enjoyed some ribs. ;)

In fact, I'll be going back there on Monday to pick some apples/pie, etc. - NOT on my bike this time. :D

oh boy im so sorry luwin but i laughed so so hard at this paragraph - you are so honest!!! cograts on getting to the finish!! i loved reading your report.


No need to apologize - I would have laughed if I saw myself tumbling and sliding ass-first down a hill. ;)

And as a result, the battle wounds on the bike - small scratches on the rear derailer/derailer hanger. And I was telling Paul - that is why as a beginner I'm not rolling on a $3k Orbea . . . beat up the entry level bike with the small embarassing stuff, and save the high dollar rigs for the more "spectacular" crashes :p

Hi Trac. Yes, and you helped create the tragedy! ;) Are you sure hubby can't release you for one little short metric?


yep I'm sure... I tried... but the payback (hopefully) is that I'm staying up in JT til Sunday :D DH has a golf tournament and he'll be gone by 4am... can't bribe the babysitter into getting here that early :eek:

... but I know you will thank me later ;) ... so ... you're welcome! :p

Oh, for cry eye...I don't DROP people. Geesh! :rolleyes: Besides, I think I'm the lone female among men (again...sigh). I need to go back and check the Solvang thread...
You want to ride with women? You know, most of my riding is with women. You can join me and Cathy, Sarah, Debbie, Orrie, Caren, and the new girl, Carrie, any time you like. They don't all come on every ride, but we have some fun times out there.

You want to ride with women? You know, most of my riding is with women. You can join me and Cathy, Sarah, Debbie, Orrie, Caren, and the new girl, Carrie, any time you like. They don't all come on every ride, but we have some fun times out there.

Looks like big john is trying to recruit one more for his harem! :D

You know, most of my riding is with women. You can join me and Cathy, Sarah, Debbie, Orrie, Caren, and the new girl, Carrie, any time you like. They don't all come on every ride, but we have some fun times out there.

John, you and I are lucky. On an average day, I work with 5 women and I'm the only guy....:D

John, you and I are lucky. On an average day, I work with 5 women and I'm the only guy....:D

I'm lucky if I even see five women in the course of a day.

A few videos...

Descending Oak Glen Rd
http://s113.photobucket.com/albums/n207/chimivee/th_MVI_1454.jpg (http://s113.photobucket.com/albums/n207/chimivee/?action=view&current=MVI_1454.flv)


San Timoteo Canyon Rd
http://s113.photobucket.com/albums/n207/chimivee/th_MVI_1459.jpg (http://s113.photobucket.com/albums/n207/chimivee/?action=view&current=MVI_1459.flv)


San Timoteo Canyon Rd
http://s113.photobucket.com/albums/n207/chimivee/th_MVI_1463.jpg (http://s113.photobucket.com/albums/n207/chimivee/?action=view&current=MVI_1463.flv)

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What's the matter, Voltaire?? http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/consoling1.gif

:D Looks like big john is trying to recruit one more for his harem! :D
:D

You want to ride with women? You know, most of my riding is with women. You can join me and Cathy, Sarah, Debbie, Orrie, Caren, and the new girl, Carrie, any time you like. They don't all come on every ride, but we have some fun times out there.
Hey, John. You know I always want to ride with you guys as I've been on rides with you and you are correct, it is always fun (if not challenging!). My question is how to get you and those incredible women up to Solvang! That's next Saturday, in case you'd like to register...:D Otherwise, when are you riding next? I would have jumped on Crystal Lake (and cursed under my breath when my quads were burning) yesterday, but I just wasn't feeling good. Next time! Maybe you and the women will want to ride CL on December 17th?

:D
:D
Well, for those who haven't ridden with John, he is an excellent rider and fun company, as is Bob. I haven't ridden with them yet when I didn't enjoy myself. (okay, well there was that one CL ride in 95 degree weather where Bob got snapped at and that one 104 degree climb on AC that I turned around and headed back on, where Bob got snapped at...:o )

Well, for those who haven't ridden with John, he is an excellent rider and fun company, as is Bob. I haven't ridden with them yet when I didn't enjoy myself. (okay, well there was that one CL ride in 95 degree weather where Bob got snapped at and that one 104 degree climb on AC that I turned around and headed back on, where Bob got snapped at...:o )


Are you saying your a snapper?:lol:

M.E., I ride every weekend and Cathy is usually there. Sadly, Sarah now has to work alternate Saturdays.
It's pretty tough to get us to drive out of town, especially if it means overnight. I think next weekend we will ride up Big Tujunga with the club. I've done so many organized rides I just got tired of the driving and motel stuff. I do love the Solvang area, have done the Solvang Century 9 times.
I will talk to them about Crystal Lake, that's easy because it's close.

I will talk to them about Crystal Lake, that's easy because it's close.
Well, it's close, but it ain't easy...;) Except maybe for Deb! :D

Are you saying your a snapper?:lol:
At times, yes. Otherwise, I'm a guppy...I move around, eat and sleep. :D

the time trial times (http://www.paramountracing.org/FallMetricResults.asp)are posted.... not all the riders are listed cuz they had a computer glitch

the time trial times (http://www.paramountracing.org/FallMetricResults.asp)are posted.... not all the riders are listed cuz they had a computer glitch

You are a star Caligurl (and an insider I guess) ;) . How did you find the results? Man, I would have been around 10-th place if they had taken my time (my computer showed around 37 minutes). :p I was # 137. Well, hope next year they'll have it better organized.

lol, jimmy! no.... not an insider! but i did email asking for the times since they advertised it.... i wanted to see how their time compared with my edge's time (i hit a lap at both cars)....

ya.... it was a new thing... i don't think too many took it seriously... i saw a LOT of stopped riders on the hill after the first checkpoint... i knew i wouldn't be all that fast (although i didn't do to shabby of the people that did get posted!) i'm not a racer... (i'm a tortoise... not a hare!) i just sit, pedal, and go! steady.....

so are you coming to joshua tree on the 11th (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=225761)?

so are you coming to joshua tree on the 18th (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=225761)?

Did the Joshua Tree date change or is it still on the 11th???

Did the Joshua Tree date change or is it still on the 11th???

I think the excitement of the mountain bike ride on the 18th is on her mind....:D

I think the excitement of the mountain bike ride on the 18th is on her mind....:D


you're right, fixer! i have MTBing on the brain! i edited my post....