Northern California - Giro di Peninsula - Interest Thread

If we are to make the end of the month a tradition for BF NorCal'ers, then perhaps for the month of June, we can do Giro di Peninsula. I think it will go basically go to Pescadero, but will add a few more extra miles to make up for the full century.

http://www.festafoundation.org/giro.html

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checking out that website now.

If we are to make the end of the month a tradition for BF NorCal'ers, then perhaps for the month of June, we can do Giro di Peninsula. I think it will go basically go to Pescadero, but will add a few more extra miles to make up for the full century.

http://www.festafoundation.org/giro.html

Who's in?
sorry, not me. I could never make a 6:00 AM checkin, just not an early riser -- guess I never mentioned that one big reason I signed on without hesitation for the Memorial Day special was the 9:45 AM start time :o

can I put in a plug for my Club's ride the weekend before? good ride, tough ride. I'll be doing support, not riding. http://www.cherrycitycyclists.org/bob_main/bob_main.htm

Darn, I may still be in Omaha when the Giro comes around. I'll have to see if I can make it back on 6/29.
I love the Giro, it's such a great ride.

I'm in! Heard great things about this ride.

We should try to have our jerseys by then.

I'm in! Heard great things about this ride.

We should try to have our jerseys by then.

just take a picture of your legs for us girls k? :p

just take a picture of your legs for us girls k? :p
Come on the ride and you can take all the pictures you want:)

I'll even let Wayne take some!

Come on the ride and you can take all the pictures you want:)

I'll even let Wayne take some!


I'm riding.... pretty sure I'm gonna attempt the 100 although I'm not positive that's my most brilliant move :p

I'm riding.... pretty sure I'm gonna attempt the 100 although I'm not positive that's my most brilliant move :p
We'll talk Sean into pushing you up hills again :)

We'll talk Sean into pushing you up hills again :)

ahhh.... he only shoved me forward once, darn it! Somehow I don't think I'm gonna be able to talk him into that one ;)

We'll talk Sean into pushing you up hills again :)


She does'nt need any help, she motored right on up em all on her own.:)

She does'nt need any help, she motored right on up em all on her own.:)

I'm not sure 'motored' is a good description... but heck, after I do next weekend's ride, then the hundred at Mile High, I might survive :p

I think Ill be up for this, providing there wasnt a reason that I didnt already plan it. There is no way our jerseys will be ready.:( Does anyone know the route for the century?

I think Ill be up for this, providing there wasnt a reason that I didnt already plan it. There is no way our jerseys will be ready.:( Does anyone know the route for the century?

I can't find it... all I know is it says it goes over to the coast and back.... not sure if they'll part w/it but I'll e-mail them and see if I can get it :p

I'm not sure 'motored' is a good description... but heck, after I do next weekend's ride, then the hundred at Mile High, I might survive :p


You did fine Tracy. Motored is a great description:p

You did fine Tracy. Motored is a great description:p
thanks Sean... got an hour on the trainer this morning, I'll be anxious to see how the legs feel :p btw... I just e-mailed them to see if they'll forward the route slip on the 100 :D

thanks Sean... got an hour on the trainer this morning, I'll be anxious to see how the legs feel :p btw... I just e-mailed them to see if they'll forward the route slip on the 100 :D


The trainer?:eek: Im doing a 30 mile recovery ride, basically flat. But Ill ride it at a higher cadence, 95 to 105 rpm. Let me know if ya hear from them.

The trainer?:eek: Im doing a 30 mile recovery ride, basically flat. But Ill ride it at a higher cadence, 95 to 105 rpm. Let me know if ya hear from them.

yup, the trainer.... kids are home from school so no other option. However, I may take them out for a bike ride as well :p

I gotta go to the shop for a bit. Then Im gonna ride, hope my legs will function.:eek:

They usually won't email the route slip ahead of time. From what I remember from last year, I believe the route basically went the same way we did, down the coast to pescadero. The difference is, they start from Bay Meadows.

They usually won't email the route slip ahead of time. From what I remember from last year, I believe the route basically went the same way we did, down the coast to pescadero. The difference is, they start from Bay Meadows.


Ahhhhh, I see.

They usually won't email the route slip ahead of time. From what I remember from last year, I believe the route basically went the same way we did, down the coast to pescadero. The difference is, they start from Bay Meadows.

do you remember what route they took to get over to the coast?

do you remember what route they took to get over to the coast?
I want to say Old La Honda, but cannot remember if they went straight down 84, or if they took Pescadero. Sorry trac ... I only did metric century last year. As you can tell, things have changed considerably with me ... :D

I want to say Old La Honda, but cannot remember if they went straight down 84, or if they took Pescadero. Sorry trac ... I only did metric century last year. As you can tell, things have changed considerably with me ... :D
well, if they get back to me and say they won't send the slip, I'll see if they'll at least let me know which routes they've got goin' over skyline! ... and yes, I'd say things are a little different for ya this year ;)

Last year it did go straight down 84. Then up Tunitas Creek and down Kings. At that point, most of the climbing was over, but there was one more additional small climb somewhere in Palo Alto en route to Los Altos -- I think it may have been part of Page Mill. Then it was back to Bay Meadows via Alameda de les Pulgas (I think) or maybe Foothill part of the way, Canada, and then Crystal Springs.

Old La Honda and Tunitas were the two major climbs. The thing I remember most -- other than the endlessness of Tunitas Creek -- were the climate changes. It was foggy, blustery, and gray in Pescadero, and in the 90s by the time we were climbing that hill in Palo Alto.

Last year it did go straight down 84. Then up Tunitas Creek and down Kings. At that point, most of the climbing was over, but there was one more additional small climb somewhere in Palo Alto en route to Los Altos -- I think it may have been part of Page Mill. Then it was back to Bay Meadows via Alameda de les Pulgas (I think) or maybe Foothill part of the way, Canada, and then Crystal Springs.

Old La Honda and Tunitas were the two major climbs. The thing I remember most -- other than the endlessness of Tunitas Creek -- were the climate changes. It was foggy, blustery, and gray in Pescadero, and in the 90s by the time we were climbing that hill in Palo Alto.
Was the climb in Palo Alto Altimont?

Bay Meadows -> Crystal Springs -> Canada - > Whiskey Hill -> Sand Hill -> Foot Hill -> Alpine -> Portola Valley -> OLH -> 84 -> Stage Rd -> Highway 1 -> Tunitas Creek -> Kings Mountain -> Portola Valley -> Alpine -> Arastradero -> Page Mill -> Moody -> Stanford? -> Foothill -> Sand Hill ->Whiskey Hill -> Canada -> Crystal Springs -> Bay Meadows -> Whew! Totally fun.

here's what I just got... sounds like what I just read :p

2007 Proposed Giro 100 Mile Route
Start at Bay Meadows Race Track
TURN STREET COMMENTS
LEFT 25th ave
RIGHT Palm ave
LEFT 20th ave
RIGHT Alameda
LEFT Crystal Springs Rd
RIGHT Crystal Springs Rd
LEFT Skyline Blvd
LEFT Hwy 92
RIGHT Canada Rd
Edgewood Road REST STOP
RIGHT Woodside Road
Hwy 84
ACROSS Skyline Blvd
CONTINUE La Honda Rd (Hwy 84) (food, toilets, phone to the right)
RIGHT Stage Rd REST STOP (closes at 11:00am)
RIGHT Hwy 1
RIGHT Tunitas Creek Rd
Straight Cross Skyline, descend Kings Mtn Rd WATER STOP
RIGHT Tripp Rd (toilets, phone)
RIGHT Woodside Road
LEFT Portola Rd **Use CAUTION at turn**
RIGHT Sand Hill Rd
Portola Valley Fire Station REST STOP (closes at 3:00pm)
LEFT Alpine Rd
RIGHT Arastradero Rd
RIGHT Page Mill Rd
LEFT Altamont
LEFT Moody Rd
RIGHT Elena/El Monte
LEFT Foothill
RIGHT Hillview Exit (VA Hospital)
RIGHT Miranda Rd
LEFT Warehouse Entrance/Building 50 REST STOP
RIGHT Miranda Rd (Closes at 3:30)
MERGE Foothill
RIGHT Campus Dr - WEST Do Not turn on Campus Dr. EAST
LEFT Stock Farm Rd
LEFT Sand Hill Rd
RIGHT Whiskey Hill Rd
LEFT Woodside Road
RIGHT Canada Rd
Edgewood Road REST STOP (closes at 4:00pm)
LEFT Hwy 92
RIGHT Skyline Blvd **Caution -- Road Work, uneven pavement**
RIGHT Crystal Springs Rd
LEFT Crystal Springs Rd
RIGHT Alameda
LEFT 20th ave
RIGHT Palm ave
LEFT 25th ave
RIGHT Delaware Follow signs to race track infield
Congrats!...Lunch served on race track infield until 5pm

RULES OF THE ROAD, PLEASE READ FOR YOUR SAFETY

1. Wear your helmet at all times while riding
2. Obey all traffic signals and stop signs. Warnng: you may be ticketed if yo don't comply.
3. Ride single file.
4. Use hand signals when turning or stopping. Point out road hazards to others.
5. Pass other cyclists or pedestrians on the left with a friendly "hello" or "on your left".
6. Wave vigorously to attract a SAG wagon's attention if needed. Be visible.

Ooh, they're not doing OLH this year. Damn ... I don't like the idea of climbing 84 out of Woodside. Hopefully, the car traffic won't be too bad.

Ooh, they're not doing OLH this year. Damn ... I don't like the idea of climbing 84 out of Woodside. Hopefully, the car traffic won't be too bad.

or they'll have some sort of controls...

I only did metric century last year.
Whats the difference between a Metirc Century and a Century? 1/2 the distance?

Whats the difference between a Metirc Century and a Century? 1/2 the distance?

metric century is technically 62 miles (some are more, some are less) and the full century is 100... if you do the ride you did saturday every weekend and continue your commuting, you can do 100 at the end of June... :p just a matter of pacing yourself! (of course you realized how many people are sitting at their computers cracking up right now that I'm saying this stuff!)

I am probably in!! Sounds like fun..
Not sure the course yet, guess it depends on my training and confidence next month. Maybe the 30K or the 70K?

I am probably in!! Sounds like fun..
Not sure the course yet, guess it depends on my training and confidence next month. Maybe the 30K or the 70K?

Oh no ya don't! You can at least do the 100k.... its a little longer than what you did saturday but with substantially less climbing... gotta challenge yourself :p

Oh no ya don't! You can at least do the 100k.... its a little longer than what you did saturday but with substantially less climbing... gotta challenge yourself :p


Hehehe, Okie dokie!! Thanks for the recomendation..I'll try it..

Hehehe, Okie dokie!! Thanks for the recomendation..I'll try it..

YEAH!!!! Then have your wife meet us all afterwards for dinner and we're good to go ;)

Was the climb in Palo Alto Altimont?

That was probably it. I remember it was just after riding through some kind of park or preserve, where I briefly kept pace with a small red fox who was trotting down the road. When he saw me on his tail, though, he dialed it up to 400 and dropped me...

Ooh, they're not doing OLH this year. Damn ... I don't like the idea of climbing 84 out of Woodside. Hopefully, the car traffic won't be too bad.
If they don't have traffic control, it'll be awful... What the heck is wrong with climbing Old La Honda? So much more serene.

YEAH!!!! Then have your wife meet us all afterwards for dinner and we're good to go ;)
Sounds like a plan!!!!
I will have to wear my elastic shorts for the dinner afterwards, (expanding).

I am probably in!! Sounds like fun..
Not sure the course yet, guess it depends on my training and confidence next month. Maybe the 30K or the 70K?


You just did 100k, your in for the 100 miles.:p Piece of cake.;)

You just did 100k, your in for the 100 miles.:p Piece of cake.;)
Plus he'll have a new bike and clipless pedals and spandex outfit. He should do some extra miles.

Plus he'll have a new bike and clipless pedals and spandex outfit. He should do some extra miles.


Ive got a LOOK KG381 that he needs to test ride.;)

Sounds like a plan!!!!
I will have to wear my elastic shorts for the dinner afterwards, (expanding).
Uh oh ... now you're in trouble Brian. Get Tracy and the wife together ...

here's what I just got... sounds like what I just read :p

2007 Proposed Giro 100 Mile Route
Start at Bay Meadows Race Track
TURN STREET COMMENTS
LEFT 25th ave
RIGHT Palm ave
LEFT 20th ave
RIGHT Alameda
LEFT Crystal Springs Rd
RIGHT Crystal Springs Rd
LEFT Skyline Blvd
LEFT Hwy 92
RIGHT Canada Rd
Edgewood Road REST STOP
RIGHT Woodside Road
Hwy 84
ACROSS Skyline Blvd
CONTINUE La Honda Rd (Hwy 84) (food, toilets, phone to the right)
RIGHT Stage Rd REST STOP (closes at 11:00am)
RIGHT Hwy 1
RIGHT Tunitas Creek Rd
Straight Cross Skyline, descend Kings Mtn Rd WATER STOP
RIGHT Tripp Rd (toilets, phone)
RIGHT Woodside Road
LEFT Portola Rd **Use CAUTION at turn**
RIGHT Sand Hill Rd
Portola Valley Fire Station REST STOP (closes at 3:00pm)
LEFT Alpine Rd
RIGHT Arastradero Rd
RIGHT Page Mill Rd
LEFT Altamont
LEFT Moody Rd
RIGHT Elena/El Monte
LEFT Foothill
RIGHT Hillview Exit (VA Hospital)
RIGHT Miranda Rd
LEFT Warehouse Entrance/Building 50 REST STOP
RIGHT Miranda Rd (Closes at 3:30)
MERGE Foothill
RIGHT Campus Dr - WEST Do Not turn on Campus Dr. EAST
LEFT Stock Farm Rd
LEFT Sand Hill Rd
RIGHT Whiskey Hill Rd
LEFT Woodside Road
RIGHT Canada Rd
Edgewood Road REST STOP (closes at 4:00pm)
LEFT Hwy 92
RIGHT Skyline Blvd **Caution -- Road Work, uneven pavement**
RIGHT Crystal Springs Rd
LEFT Crystal Springs Rd
RIGHT Alameda
LEFT 20th ave
RIGHT Palm ave
LEFT 25th ave
RIGHT Delaware Follow signs to race track infield
Congrats!...Lunch served on race track infield until 5pm

RULES OF THE ROAD, PLEASE READ FOR YOUR SAFETY

1. Wear your helmet at all times while riding
2. Obey all traffic signals and stop signs. Warnng: you may be ticketed if yo don't comply.
3. Ride single file.
4. Use hand signals when turning or stopping. Point out road hazards to others.
5. Pass other cyclists or pedestrians on the left with a friendly "hello" or "on your left".
6. Wave vigorously to attract a SAG wagon's attention if needed. Be visible.

Is this the 100K or 100mi route?

Is this the 100K or 100mi route?

I think its the 100 miler...

Uh oh ... now you're in trouble Brian. Get Tracy and the wife together ...
shhhhhh.....

Ive got a LOOK KG381 that he needs to test ride.;)

its probably a teesy bit large for him Sean :p

its probably a teesy bit large for him Sean :p


Im not so sure, its too small for me.

Im not so sure, its too small for me.

yes but its probably not so small for you that it would fit him.... :rolleyes:

yes but its probably not so small for you that it would fit him.... :rolleyes:


Depend on his height.:p :p :p It is pretty darn small. It was different sizing on these model.:p :p :p