Had Enough of Old La Honda???

[spingineer]

I haven't ... so I'm riding with Western Wheelers on Monday, 5/28. We'll do both sides of Old La Honda ... short 30 miler.

If interested, we're meeting at 10 am at Gunn H.S. in Palo Alto (rolling by 10:15 am). This one has an address :D

780 Arastradero Rd, Palo Alto, CA

Now, I'll have to warn you this is a brisk group.

[dauphin]

I loved that hill, Ron. If it weren't two and a half hours to drive there I would join you!

[BlastRadius]

Sounds fun but I'm supposed to get in a 14mi run as part of my marathon training, then I'm taking the kids to see Shrek 3. I did set a PR (23:09) for OLH on Saturday so I'll enjoy that for a little bit longer.


So is the next BF-NorCal monthly ride the Giro di Peninsula? Did we agree on the last weekend of each month?

[briank]

I did set a PR (23:09) for OLH on Saturday so I'll enjoy that for a little bit longer.
Congrats on your PR time!!! Sweet!!

[spingineer]

Sounds fun but I'm supposed to get in a 14mi run as part of my marathon training, then I'm taking the kids to see Shrek 3. I did set a PR (23:09) for OLH on Saturday so I'll enjoy that for a little bit longer.


So is the next BF-NorCal monthly ride the Giro di Peninsula? Did we agree on the last weekend of each month?
Dang!!! 23:09 ... that's smokin'

Yeah, let's get a contingent for Giro di Peninsula. I know Tracy is doing it, and I'm going to. Tracy says Tiffani is doing it, so it'll be fun to get a bunch of BF'ers to do this.

[SesameCrunch]

I did set a PR (23:09) for OLH on Saturday so I'll enjoy that for a little bit longer.


My PR is the same as your previous PR. Now you got me motivated to go for it next time!

It was hard trying to keep up with you Saturday! You're strong...(and young, and lightweight).

[tprevost]

Congrats on your PR time!!! Sweet!!

hey Brian, how are you legs feelin'? :p

[BigSean]

hey Brian, how are you legs feelin'? :p


If I cant feel my legs is that a bad thing?:eek:

[tprevost]

If I cant feel my legs is that a bad thing?:eek:
HEY!! You're not Brian! :p Your legs should be feeling just fine ;)

[BigSean]

HEY!! You're not Brian! :p Your legs should be feeling just fine ;)


Well someone forgot to tell my legs that.:p :p :p

[tprevost]

Well someone forgot to tell my legs that.:p :p :p
I'm sure mine will be feeling it today... at least I can spin really lightly if I need to! Enjoy your ride today :p

[spingineer]

I must have legs, because I did a hilly recovery ride yesterday, in the hills of Redwood City. And back for more punishment. OMG, I'm sounding more and more like ME :eek:

[tprevost]

I must have legs, because I did a hilly recovery ride yesterday, in the hills of Redwood City. And back for more punishment. OMG, I'm sounding more and more like ME :eek:
yeah, if I had been able to ride yesterday it would have been very flat and very slow :eek:

[spingineer]

yeah, if I had been able to ride yesterday it would have been very flat and very slow :eek:
Every little bit counts. Hey, you did a really tough ride, and you should feel really good about yourself. This is not something that everyone can do. Hill climbing is very personal, and I think you handled it very well.

It's too bad the picture of Sean pushing you up the hill came out a little blurry. Sorry about that.

[briank]

hey Brian, how are you legs feelin'? :p
Hey Trace~
Much better!! Thanks for checking on me. Doctors' say I will be out of this wheelchair real soon.:)
I might even get out today for a short local FLAT ride today. Didn't need any Advil yesterday..
My wife and I might drive (auto) the route today so she can see what we all accomplished then BBQ later. I really want to do the route on my bike again, maybe next weekend. It's a great weight losing, muscle building, willpower crushing, route. If I can make that my practice standard I think my growth as a biker would dramatically be accelerated. I feel a litttle bad because after the ride I kind of pigged out..

[tprevost]

Hey Trace~
Much better!! Thanks for checking on me. Doctors' say I will be out of this wheelchair real soon.:)
I might even get out today for a short local FLAT ride today. Didn't need any Advil yesterday..
My wife and I might drive (auto) the route today so she can see what we all accomplished then BBQ later. I really want to do the route on my bike again, maybe next weekend. It's a great weight losing, muscle building, willpower crushing, route. If I can make that my practice standard I think my growth as a biker would dramatically be accelerated. I feel a litttle bad because after the ride I kind of pigged out..

:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: OMG!!! You are too funny! You should definately show your wife what you accomplished for sure!!!! Now you just need to do it every weekend and then sign up for the Giro de Peninsula on 6/30 :p

ps. How's are you doing convincing your DW that you need a roadie now? ;)

[briank]

ps. How's are you doing convincing your DW that you need a roadie now?
I have been window shopping already..Muwawawawa, Road bikes a so pretty.
I also was shopping for SPD's all last night trying to educate myself on this clip in phenomina..

[tprevost]

I have been window shopping already..Muwawawawa, Road bikes a so pretty.
I also was shopping for SPD's all last night trying to educate myself on this clip in phenomina..


YIPPEEEE!!!!!!!! :beer:

[briank]

OFF topic for a moment:
Looking this bike possibly for my first roadie.. Opions, thoughts?

http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?storeId=8000&catalogId=40000008000&productId=48074937&vcat=

[tprevost]

OFF topic for a moment:
Looking this bike possibly for my first roadie.. Opions, thoughts?

http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?storeId=8000&catalogId=40000008000&productId=48074937&vcat=

I am clueless... you may want to talk to Sean though before you buy a new bike... he has a knack for finding the best used stuff and its likely you can get a much more upgraded bike for the same money.... then again, you may prefer to have a brand new bike all your own... just depends.... I'd create a new thread on the NorCal forum and see what suggestions they come up with; you'll probably get some good suggestions/input on this bike from them along with some other ideas as well :D

[briank]

cool thx...T.

[SesameCrunch]

OFF topic for a moment:
Looking this bike possibly for my first roadie.. Opions, thoughts?

http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?storeId=8000&catalogId=40000008000&productId=48074937&vcat=
Naaah... You can do better. Uncompelling price for uncompelling product.

Are you interested in looked at used bikes? I think they make great beginner bikes because you can get a higher end bike for less money. I can help if you're interested.

[SesameCrunch]

Naaah... You can do better. Uncompelling price for uncompelling product.

Are you interested in looked at used bikes? I think they make great beginner bikes because you can get a higher end bike for less money. I can help if you're interested.

Ooops. Tracy had the same thought.

[tprevost]

Ooops. Tracy had the same thought.

Yup... definately more bike for the $$$ but he'd have to go around and find out what fits him first... ;) Personally, that's probably the way I'll go next time :D

[BigSean]

Every little bit counts. Hey, you did a really tough ride, and you should feel really good about yourself. This is not something that everyone can do. Hill climbing is very personal, and I think you handled it very well.

It's too bad the picture of Sean pushing you up the hill came out a little blurry. Sorry about that.


I was'nt pushing her, she was towing me.:D

[BigSean]

I have been window shopping already..Muwawawawa, Road bikes a so pretty.
I also was shopping for SPD's all last night trying to educate myself on this clip in phenomina..

How much you want to spend? I got a great roadie that is too small for me and its about to go up for sale. It might fit you rather well. How tall are you? I think it'll be right for someone say 5'10 to 6', yoou could try it out. Its a LOOK Kg381 with Mavic Ksyrium SL III's full Ultegra group set, weighs a cool 18 lbs with bottle cages and pedals(LOOK pedals by the way)

[spingineer]

Damn ... did Old La Honda today, and I just missed the 30 minute mark. I made it to the top at 31 minutes. I think that wore me out with not much left in the tank by the time it was ready to go home. Well, at least I got in 51 miles today.

[BlastRadius]

+1 on the used route. All my bikes were bought used and built up (with mostly used stuff) from a full strip down. Craigslist is your friend.

Find out what size you need first and what position you're comfortable riding in.
IMO, top tube is more crucial to good fit than standover height or seat tube length.

Check this fit calculator for an idea of your size.
http://www.competitivecyclist.com/za/CCY?PAGE=FIT_CALCULATOR_INTRO

[B5-S4]

greetings all....may I ask what PR stands for? and where do you start the clock to time old la honda?

[dauphin]

How much you want to spend? I got a great roadie that is too small for me and its about to go up for sale. It might fit you rather well. How tall are you? I think it'll be right for someone say 5'10 to 6', yoou could try it out. Its a LOOK Kg381 with Mavic Ksyrium SL III's full Ultegra group set, weighs a cool 18 lbs with bottle cages and pedals(LOOK pedals by the way)
....wait...I'm 5'11....hmmm...how much, Sean?

[jobob]

greetings all....may I ask what PR stands for? and where do you start the clock to time old la honda?

Personal Record, I suppose.

As I understand it, you start timing at the bridge at the base of the climb, near the intersection of OLH & Portola.
http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/oldlahonda.html

[B5-S4]

thanks...i guess im going to have to give old la honda a shot..its been awhile.

[dauphin]

most fun I've had in a while

[spingineer]

Wow, I feel spoiled ... it's in my own backyard.

[BigSean]

....wait...I'm 5'11....hmmm...how much, Sean?


The complete bike minus the seat Ill sell for $2000

[spingineer]

Personal Record, I suppose.

As I understand it, you start timing at the bridge at the base of the climb, near the intersection of OLH & Portola.
http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/oldlahonda.html
Are you still in Hawaii?

[jobob]

Nope, I'm here, been back since Sunday night. The memorial service was nice, the family stuff was not as stressful as I feared, but still, I'm very glad to be home.

I went out on Monday with some friends and rode the Three Bears Loop, then went thru Orinda & Moraga back up Pinehurst Rd, Skyline Rd, and Grizzly Peak Blvd in Oakland-Berkeley, then back down Wildcat Canyon and San Pablo Dam Road. I've never ridden in that area so it was a real treat - incredible views from Grizzly Peak Blvd, and new riding territory for me!

[spingineer]

Nope, I'm here, been back since Sunday night. The memorial service was nice, the family stuff was not as stressful as I feared, but still, I'm very glad to be home.

I went out on Monday with some friends and rode the Three Bears Loop, then went thru Orinda & Moraga back up Pinehurst Rd, Skyline Rd, and Grizzly Peak Blvd in Oakland-Berkeley, then back down Wildcat Canyon and San Pablo Dam Road. I've never ridden in that area so it was a real treat - incredible views from Grizzly Peak Blvd, and new riding territory for me!
That's good. Glad to see everything went okay.

Three bears ... that's a great route. I love that area. That's the same area we rode in at Grizzly Peak Century. I just did Old La Honda on Monday, front, and back. We should try to hook up on some rides sometime (other than the short 1-2 mile jaunt on Foothill Expy).