Whittier Narrows Quickie, Monday, Jan 15 [Archive]

merider1

01-03-07, 10:40 PM

Martin Luther King Day - If you're off from work...

Location: Encanto Park, 751 Encanto Pkwy, Duarte
Meet: 8:45am
Roll: 9:00am
Distance: 50 miles RT
Tempo: Moderate to Fast - if some want to hammer, they can, while others can take it easy, you really can't get lost
Elevation gain: next to zero, nada, one little itty-bitty hill
Lunch after: Green Onion
Route Description: Down SGRT to split, quick pass over road, back on SGRT to Whittier Narrows and then back. Nothing fancy but a quick 50 miles.
I'll have a route slip printed out for you guys ON Monday. Hopefully posted here by Sunday night as well. It's pretty easy route, out and back. No one will get lost, I promise! :D

Please let me know if you are interested.

Yes, SGRT for me:
merider1
Ronjon10
Tbrown524
Luwin
Bernmart
Magicant (Maybe)
Just me
Mr. Beanz

voltman

01-03-07, 10:41 PM

Yes, I cannot go.

merider1

01-03-07, 10:43 PM

Yes, I cannot go.
Yes, I'm not surprised.

Drew12

01-03-07, 10:45 PM

Monday, got to work.
Maybe next time.

Scootcore

01-03-07, 10:46 PM

not sure if im working or not yet...

roadfix

01-03-07, 11:05 PM

Sorry, I can't make it. I'm working that day...

ronjon10

01-03-07, 11:45 PM

I'm off that day. Count me in, though it's going to ruin my miles to elevation ratio...

jpconrad

01-04-07, 01:01 AM

You could add in the Rio Hondo so you aren't going down and coming back up the SGRT.

At the base of the dam you take Arrow Hwy a couple miles West to Myrtle/Peck. Make a left on Peck, go a mile or two, and you got the Peck Conservation Area on the right where you catch the Rio Hondo. Take it down to the Narrows, cross over to the SGRT, and continue back.

merider1

01-04-07, 08:32 AM

tbrown524

01-04-07, 09:00 AM

Count me in...

merider1

01-04-07, 09:02 AM

Count me in...
:beer: To you and Ron. I officially have a ride. :)

jpconrad

01-04-07, 10:45 AM

I'll map it as I've heard that before and never tried it. You coming, John?

I'd like to, but it doesn't look good at this point.

Mo'Phat

01-04-07, 11:11 AM

I'm working

Why does my boss and/or union hate civil rights?

flipflops

01-05-07, 03:24 PM

i'm almost in, considering playing hookie from work. Might even convince my BF to do it-- Ronjon10 I may need your help with that.

ronjon10

01-05-07, 03:45 PM

i'm almost in, considering playing hookie from work. Might even convince my BF to do it-- Ronjon10 I may need your help with that.

I hear you drop him like yesterdays news in the hills. I'll work on him, you work on the hooky.

herbm

01-05-07, 03:45 PM

I am thinking of plating hookie...actually I will "work from home"
I am also trying to convince Markaj to ride this...but he is resistant to a hammerfest...

merider1

01-05-07, 03:51 PM

I am thinking of plating hookie...actually I will "work from home"
I am also trying to convince Markaj to ride this...but he is resistant to a hammerfest...

Tell Mark that I'm not hammering any fest that day, okay. The fest will live to see another day and different hammer. :D

ronjon10

01-05-07, 03:54 PM

I am thinking of plating hookie...actually I will "work from home"
I am also trying to convince Markaj to ride this...but he is resistant to a hammerfest...

I'm going to be there, therefore, it won't be a hammerfest.

M.E. will be coming off the stagecoach century saturday and a baldy ascent sunday. I'm hoping that'll be enough to knock some of the wind out of her sails(?)

merider1

01-05-07, 04:02 PM

I'm going to be there, therefore, it won't be a hammerfest.

M.E. will be coming off the stagecoach century saturday and a baldy ascent sunday. I'm hoping that'll be enough to knock some of the wind out of her sails(?)

Oh, for cry-eye...that's a little too much like sandbaggin', Ron! And, trust me, you don't want any wind knocked out of me...:p

herbm

01-05-07, 04:05 PM

I know...he saw that tempo thing ....and whats funny is..he can hang with the fasties....
We'll see...I have a week to work on him...

merider1

01-05-07, 04:14 PM

I know...he saw that tempo thing ....and whats funny is..he can hang with the fasties....
We'll see...I have a week to work on him...

Well, Herb, not to toot my own horn, but you did notice on last week's ride that I left no one behind? I waited at every regroup stop to ensure all riders were accounted for. I also rode back with the last of the pack (not that they were behind me in pace at all!) to ensure they found their way back. The only person I didn't account for was Grumpypig (my bad) who was with Vireo and Brandy - who were headed to the ski lifts by the time I made it to the village. The point I'm trying to make is, I've set this ride up knowing that some who are not as fast as others may show up. I will again ensure they are not left behind. Besides, the ride is for fun, as most of my BF organized rides will be. The rides I intend to train diehard on are the organized centuries at which we will all regroup at the end anyway, and everyone will have routeslips, SAG, etc. and will be going his/her own pace. But when I organize a ride, I feel responsible to the riders who come out (GP night rides, Griffith Park/Rose Bowl rides and rides like the Bloat ride). Unless I indicate, "Hard, fast pace, drop ride" in the description area of Post #1 - you can expect this etiquette from me. But that's just me and how I do it. Others may do it another way.

herbm

01-05-07, 04:20 PM

Well, Herb, not to toot my own horn, but you did notice on last week's ride that I left no one behind? I waited at every regroup stop to ensure all riders were accounted for. I also rode back with the last of the pack (not that they were behind me in pace at all!) to ensure they found their way back. The only person I didn't account for was Grumpypig (my bad) who was with Vireo and Brandy - who were headed to the ski lifts by the time I made it to the village. The point I'm trying to make is, I've set this ride up knowing that some who are not as fast as others may show up. I will again ensure they are not left behind. Besides, the ride is for fun, as most of my BF organized rides will be. The rides I intend to train diehard on are the organized centuries at which we will all regroup at the end anyway, and everyone will have routeslips, SAG, etc. and will be going his/her own pace. But when I organize a ride, I feel responsible to the riders who come out (GP night rides, Griffith Park/Rose Bowl rides and rides like the Bloat ride). Unless I indicate, "Hard, fast pace, drop ride" in the description area of Post #1 - you can expect this etiquette from me. But that's just me and how I do it. Others may do it another way.

Yes I noticed...since i was the last one you were waiting for usually...

We know this trail...so I would not expect anyone to wait for me anyway...

Are you still planning to do Rio Hondo as part of this? There are a few miles on streets...lots of trucks in that area...
You can ride down SGRT to the narrows...over to rio hondo and take it north till it ends...there is a park and restrooms there...then just head back the same way...I think that is about 50 miles...its nice out and back with minimal street crossings....

Mr. Beanz

01-05-07, 04:26 PM

merider1

01-05-07, 04:32 PM

Yes I noticed...since i was the last one you were waiting for usually...

We know this trail...so I would not expect anyone to wait for me anyway...

Are you still planning to do Rio Hondo as part of this? There are a few miles on streets...lots of trucks in that area...
You can ride down SGRT to the narrows...over to rio hondo and take it north till it ends...there is a park and restrooms there...then just head back the same way...I think that is about 50 miles...its nice out and back with minimal street crossings....
You know, I think I'm confusing Whittier Narrows with Rio Hondo. Basically, the route I mean is out on SGRT to the split in the trail (if you round the curve and bear left, you head to Seal Beach, if you go straight, you cross a little bridge and then come to a road, cross -first Right, then straight -and then get back on a bike path that pretty much deadends at a park). There is a tiny airport that you pass (private, single engine planes). Out and Back is almost 50 miles exactly (might be 52) and there is only that one cross on the road that you encounter traffic. Do I speak of Rio Hondo?

merider1

01-05-07, 04:36 PM

I'm not sure if I can hang with you's, but I'll more than likely show up. Gina's gotta work, so it's either waste time on the computer, or ride! Maybe someone will bring a rt slip incase I fall behind. I plan to stay with the goupr though.
I will have a routeslip for this ride. Even though it's out and back on SGRT, if you did turn the wrong way, you could end up in Long beach! ;)

thomson

01-05-07, 04:36 PM

I'm not sure if I can hang with you's, but I'll more than likely show up. Gina's gotta work, so it's either waste time on the computer, or ride! Maybe someone will bring a rt slip incase I fall behind. I plan to stay with the goupr though.

I think Brandy would be more than glad to make a route slip for this ride, wadaya say B?

OC Roadie

01-05-07, 04:37 PM

Hmmm, there's a lot of "if's" involved, but "if" my MRI comes back okay, and "if" I do the MLK race in Los Angeles that morning, and "if" I can make it to the start in time after the race, and "if" I can get out of work until lunchtime, I'll probably be there :D

merider1

01-05-07, 04:39 PM

merider1

01-05-07, 04:40 PM

I think Brandy would be more than glad to make a route slip for this ride, wadaya say B?

Shhhh...don't tease her. I think she's had all she can take. :o

thomson

01-05-07, 04:42 PM

Shhhh...don't tease her. I think she's had all she can take. :o

I am somewhat safe as I will not be joining the ride tomorrow.

herbm

01-05-07, 04:43 PM

You know, I think I'm confusing Whittier Narrows with Rio Hondo. Basically, the route I mean is out on SGRT to the split in the trail (if you round the curve and bear left, you head to Seal Beach, if you go straight, you cross a little bridge and then come to a road, cross -first Right, then straight -and then get back on a bike path that pretty much deadends at a park). There is a tiny airport that you pass (private, single engine planes). Out and Back is almost 50 miles exactly (might be 52) and there is only that one cross on the road that you encounter traffic. Do I speak of Rio Hondo?

Yes you do...that is absolutely correct...( well 2 street crossings - 1 at the bottom of the dam and the other in the narrows..)

That will be a very nice ride!!

Have you been to Legg lake? that is actually a right turn at that intersection...then about a 1/2- 3/4 of a mile...
Lots of ducks there

tbrown524

01-05-07, 04:49 PM

merider1

01-05-07, 04:52 PM

Yes you do...that is absolutely correct...( well 2 street crossings - 1 at the bottom of the dam and the other in the narrows..)

That will be a very nice ride!!

Have you been to Legg lake? that is actually a right turn at that intersection...then about a 1/2- 3/4 of a mile...
Lots of ducks there

Oh, yes, I forgot about the street crossing at the dam. That's a dangerous one and I'll mark it with bold so people know. Never been to Legg Lake, but if people want to detour on the way back, fine with me. It will depend on how hungry everyone is. :D

merider1

01-05-07, 04:54 PM

Check out labikepaths.com.. It'll give you a clearer view of the paths in that area.. there are two paths side by side... one I know is blocked by constuction on the Beverly Blvd crossing in Montebello. The other path that crosses Whittier Narrows is fine.
Thanks, I'll check it out. I think we are all talking about the same path (which is a little nicer than SGRT even) - and that's Rio Hondo. So, I'll fix my first post. However, the name remains the same unless some sweet Mod wants to change it to the Rio Hondo Quickie. :p

jpconrad

01-05-07, 05:44 PM

You know, I think I'm confusing Whittier Narrows with Rio Hondo. Basically, the route I mean is out on SGRT to the split in the trail (if you round the curve and bear left, you head to Seal Beach, if you go straight, you cross a little bridge and then come to a road, cross -first Right, then straight -and then get back on a bike path that pretty much deadends at a park). There is a tiny airport that you pass (private, single engine planes). Out and Back is almost 50 miles exactly (might be 52) and there is only that one cross on the road that you encounter traffic. Do I speak of Rio Hondo?

Since the Narrows is the midway point, it makes sense in the title. :)

flipflops

01-05-07, 06:14 PM

you did notice on last week's ride that I left no one behind? I waited at every regroup stop to ensure all riders were accounted for. I also rode back with the last of the pack (not that they were behind me in pace at all!) to ensure they found their way back. . .when I organize a ride, I feel responsible to the riders who come out.

Don't y'all just love ME?!?-- she's like the group mom taking care of all of us!
*patMEontheback*
:)

herbm

01-05-07, 06:19 PM

Don't y'all just love ME?!?-- she's like the group mom taking care of all of us!
*patMEontheback*
:)

She IS the bestest!!

merider1

01-05-07, 06:25 PM

Don't y'all just love ME?!?-- she's like the group mom taking care of all of us!
*patMEontheback*
:)

As long as I'm looked at like "Stacy's Mom" or Mrs. Robinson, I'll accept that title. But if I'm more like a June Cleaver or Mrs. Cunningham, I don't accept it and you're all on your damn own on the rides. If you can't figure out where you're going, don't whine to me! :p ;) :D

Mr. Beanz

01-05-07, 06:42 PM

As long as I'm looked at like "Stacy's Mom" or Mrs. Robinson, I'll accept that title. But if I'm more like a June Cleaver or Mrs. Cunningham, I don't accept it and you're all on your damn own on the rides. If you can't figure out where you're going, don't whine to me! :p ;) :D

What's wrong with Mrs. Cunningham? Actually I think Fonzie was....oh, never mind!:D

merider1

01-05-07, 06:45 PM

What's wrong with Mrs. Cunningham? Actually I think Fonzie was....oh, never mind!:D
:lol: I don't doubt it. That or Potsie...;) ;)

Mr. Beanz

01-05-07, 07:07 PM

:lol: I don't doubt it. That or Potsie...;) ;)

Yeah, that Potsie was a "potsie" but yet a smooth talker and a singer. SO I wouldn't doubt it!:D

ronjon10

01-05-07, 09:00 PM

June Cleaver wasn't so bad herself.

Now Aunt Bee on the other hand, no way. You're definitely NOT Aunt Bee.

You are however, a star for all the good work you do. If you ever doubt that, look at the bloat ride vs another ride that I wont name.

So, I'll add my thanks as well.

Mr. Beanz

01-05-07, 09:06 PM

June Cleaver wasn't so bad herself.

Now Aunt Bee on the other hand, no way. You're definitely NOT Aunt Bee.
So, I'll add my thanks as well.

Aunt Bea? Hey, dodn't dis Aunt Bea! She ahd some big Buzubgahs! Do you realize how much fun one can have with Aunt Bea and photoshop?!:D

merider1

01-05-07, 10:05 PM

You are however, a star for all the good work you do. If you ever doubt that, look at the bloat ride vs another ride that I wont name.

So, I'll add my thanks as well.

You are very sweet, Ron (and I don't know which ride you are refering to as all the rides thus far have been successful! Unless, you're talking about the night rides...in which case, I'm the organizer...:p ). But as I was telling a friend tonight, the ride you guys went on last week was not MY ride. It's a route that some wonderful cyclists introduced me to. I just brought some who hadn't been on it out there with the bloat ride (and that route is epic ride, no doubt!). My "mothering" tactics are just due to the fact that I have nothing to love (and smother) but my peaceful plant at present. :( ;) :D

bernmart

01-05-07, 11:37 PM

Sign me up. I'll definitely be with the slow group, without the excuse of having done a century 48 hours earlier. But what a great way to celebrate MLK day.

Bernie

Luwin1026

01-07-07, 01:11 PM

I'm a probable for this one - right near my house and I have that day off. Due to my commitment-phobia, I'll confirm later on this week.

merider1

01-07-07, 02:19 PM

:) I'll put both you and Bernie down as DEFINITES. Come on, Luwin, commit...COMMIT! ;) :D

merider1

01-09-07, 10:52 AM

This is getting closer and here is the list I have coming so far:

merider1
Ronjon10
Tbrown524
Luwin (maybe)
Bernmart

Mr. Beanz

01-10-07, 12:30 AM

merider1

01-10-07, 08:28 AM

Lemme get this straight ME. You're gonna do Stagecoach on Saturday, Gmr stagecouch on Sunday, then the SGT50 on Sunday?...You're an animal.

I did GMR the day after a 75 miler once. I thought I was gonna die!:o

Does no one read between the lines.;) :p I gave myself an out should I not be up for GMR on Sunday. I'm just curious how I'll feel climbing the next day (again, training for Butterfield...I'd better be able to push through a good deal considering BF has more climbing on it than I've encountered in 200 miles). But I'll be in my granny, spinning most likely. AND, the 50 on Monday isn't going to be hammered, remember. So, these are all good training rides. At least, that's how I'm looking at it. :D