Whittier Narrows Quickie, Monday, Jan 15

[magicant]

Put me down as a "maybe" -- got a few things going on this weekend, but I should be able to steal away on Monday for a few hours.

[merider1]

Put me down as a "maybe" -- got a few things going on this weekend, but I should be able to steal away on Monday for a few hours.

:beer: :D

[JustMe]

I would very much appreciate opportunity to ride with group Monday if OK.

[merider1]

I would very much appreciate opportunity to ride with group Monday if OK.
Absolutely! :) Do you know how to get there and everything? Also, I can PM you my cell phone number if you need it.

[JustMe]

". . . . Do you know how to get there and everything? . . . ."

Know park. Thank you.

[Mr. Beanz]

Ok, I'm coming. Gina won't ditch work. Wanted to ride the tandem, but she's too busy at work to play hookie!:( ...So I guess it's just me!:eek:

[magicant]

I'm in. 95% (that's three days from now - I could win the lottery on Saturday, y'know?)

[Mr. Beanz]

I'm in. 95% (that's three days from now - I could win the lottery on Saturday, y'know?)

Pfft, if I win the lotto,I will show up on one of my three new bikes.:D ..unless it rains. I hate getting my bikes wet!:p

[Luwin1026]

Pfft, if I win the lotto,I will show up on one of my three new bikes.:D ..unless it rains. I hate getting my bikes wet!:p


If you won the lotto and rode your new bike in the rain, you simply toss it away after the ride and get another on your way home . . . ;)

[Mr. Beanz]

Sunman, Suuuunman, Sunman, Sunnnnman!:D

[Chuck5.2_in_CA]

Ok if Beanz is coming add me to the list. Drafting behind Beanz is a terrible view but the widnshield more than makes up for it ...Now about the weather if it rains, snows or I can see my breath in the morning I'll prolly go back to sleep. In other words don't wait a milisecond for me.

[Mr. Beanz]

Ok if Beanz is coming add me to the list. Drafting behind Beanz is a terrible view but the widnshield more than makes up for it ...Now about the weather if it rains, snows or I can see my breath in the morning I'll prolly go back to sleep. In other words don't wait a milisecond for me.


Hey Chuckie! I'm pretty sure that this will be a nice friendly ride. None of thsi Oldguy beating up on Young guys!:D

I'm hoping to get Ana out there as she has the day off. But she's just getting over the bug too. So if we go, we'll be doing a nice haopoy pace along with the other riders coming off a century and GMR.:)

And about the view, I thought you said I was cute!:D

[ronjon10]

My sub arctic riding skills have been honed, so I'm still up for this. See y'all out there.

[Chuck5.2_in_CA]

I said GINA was cute ! Not you !!!! ( maybe to Gina though)

[merider1]

I hope to see all of you out there as this is still a go. I'm going to try and put a routeslip together, although it's pretty simple and I suspect we'll stay together as a group unless someone really wants to hammer (note: someone is NOT me). :D

[Mr. Beanz]

I believe I was the guy whining about a rt slip. I really don't need one. I just get a bit confused around the dam and a couple fo streets(up and around type thingies).

Just don't leave me behind an I"ll be ok. No need to take time for lil ol me, really!:o

[merider1]

No, Mr. Beanz, you weren't whining. ;) Normally, I will provide one, but this trek is so easy out and back, that no one will get lost. So, I may just give directions to you guys and my cell and call it a "ride." :D I don't plan on dropping anyone, and if I don't have a routeslip for you guys, you can't drop me. Win-win...:p

[Mr. Beanz]

Good, just didn't want you to go thru the hassle for nothing after all your rides and stuff this weekend.

Besides, Sonny will be there to help me find my way. Oh wait aminute, he was the only guy to get lost on the GMR ride!:D.....I'll take a map fo Cali!

[ronjon10]

No routeslip necessary, I had a 50 mile hammerfest on Saturday and got that out of my system, way out of my system. Plus, if I get dropped by one of the nicest people I know, after she's done a century and a baldy climb in back to back days and then manage to get myself lost on a river trail, then well, that's my own fault.

[Mr. Beanz]

No routeslip necessary, I had a 50 mile hammerfest on Saturday and got that out of my system, way out of my system. Plus, if I get dropped by one of the nicest people I know, after she's done a century and a baldy climb in back to back days and then manage to get myself lost on a river trail, then well, that's my own fault.


OK, then I'm sucking yer wheel!:D

[bernmart]

I'm a bit spooked after almost falling (along with five others) on a long patch of black ice during this morning's club ride. God, was it cold this morning. And yesterday.

What concerns me are the several underpasses on the SGRT, esp. below Whittier Narrows. They almost always have at least some water in them, and obviously there's no sunlight to melt any ice that forms.

Blah, blah. If I don't show up tomorrow, brand me a wimp until I do another ride to prove otherwise.

Bernie

[ronjon10]

OK, then I'm sucking yer wheel!:D

No problem, I'm used to leading groups on flats. I block the wind better than most :p

[magicant]

Forecast is 44 degrees by 9am and 50 by 10 in Duarte, which is several degrees warmer than today, if I'm not mistaken.

I'm in. I didn't win the lottery. If I meet the woman of my dreams tonight, I might still be out (I always like to cover my bases so I'm not accused of flaking).

[merider1]

No routeslip necessary, I had a 50 mile hammerfest on Saturday and got that out of my system, way out of my system. Plus, if I get dropped by one of the nicest people I know, after she's done a century and a baldy climb in back to back days and then manage to get myself lost on a river trail, then well, that's my own fault.

My, my Ron, you're being awfully nice to me. Hmmm...methinks you are hoping I'll share a Hammer Gel if you're low, aren't you? ;) :D Seriously, that is so nice of you. But let me clarify, there was NO Baldy climb today, just double-GMRs, as it had to have been sheer ice up on that mountain it was so cold! So, guys, do dress for "cooler" weather on the bike path. Just be able to strip for my enjoyment...um...I mean, if you get hot and bothered...um...I mean, if you get hot and need to. :p

[merider1]

Forecast is 44 degrees by 9am and 50 by 10 in Duarte, which is several degrees warmer than today, if I'm not mistaken.

I'm in. I didn't win the lottery. If I meet the woman of my dreams tonight, I might still be out (I always like to cover my bases so I'm not accused of flaking).
Well, the woman of your dreams should be a cyclist, yes???? :rolleyes: Therefore, if you meet her tonight, bring her tomorrow on the ride. I'll have one less cutie to flirt with :o , but I always welcome a little estrogen to mix in with the testosterone...keeps it balanced, like nature intended. :D

[merider1]

I'm a bit spooked after almost falling (along with five others) on a long patch of black ice during this morning's club ride. God, was it cold this morning. And yesterday.

What concerns me are the several underpasses on the SGRT, esp. below Whittier Narrows. They almost always have at least some water in them, and obviously there's no sunlight to melt any ice that forms.

Blah, blah. If I don't show up tomorrow, brand me a wimp until I do another ride to prove otherwise.

Bernie

Bernie, thank you for the heads up. I didn't even think of that. :eek: However, just so everyone knows, we are NOT going far enough to go into those dangerous tunnels on the path. Most of what we are riding is in sunlight (in fact, I think ALL of it is). However, with that being said, I do hope most of you coming will ride as a group (i.e. this is meant as a gentle 50). I don't wish to "mother" anyone and you are all adults. So, hammer away if you want, but in terms of the group ride, I would like to lead those who are not familiar as there are some turns and crossings on the path that could be treacherous. Anyway, enough of that. :o It will be a great ride and those who want, please join me at the Green Onion after for lunch. :D

[ronjon10]

But let me clarify, there was NO Baldy climb today, just double-GMRs, as it had to have been sheer ice up on that mountain it was so cold!

eh, Baldy, GMR, little GMR, Alpe d' Huez, whatever. They're all long and steep to me. I'm not one for details. Some people don't see the forest for the trees, I don't see the forest for the continents :D (or however that expression goes)

[herbm]

I am in!!

[merider1]

I am in!!
:beer: I didn't spend anytime with you or Tracy at Stagecoach. It will be nice to see you tomorrow. I wish Trac was coming but I understand the distance thing! :o

[herbm]

:beer: I didn't spend anytime with you or Tracy at Stagecoach. It will be nice to see you tomorrow. I wish Trac was coming but I understand the distance thing! :o


I know..we were a bit delayed in leaving...then had a flat to deal with...
no prob...I am wearing my heavy jacket tommorrow...none of this light layer junk...
I think I saw you riding around as we were leaving ocotillo...but you didnt hear me...or it wasnt you

[Luwin1026]

Committed - see y'all tomorrow morning!! ;)

[Chuck5.2_in_CA]

woke up to 40 degrees and a howling wind !! I guess I'll wait to break in my new full fingered gloves...I am such a wuss !!!

[herbm]

Cold...but no wind in burbank....getting ready to load up and head out

[merider1]

It's going to be gorgeous out there! :D