Who's going to be in town? I'm going to put this out there, just to see what kind of interest we have in a Labor Day ride. The last 4th of July ride we had was pretty nice. It went up Hwy 9 to Skyline, then over to Page Mill, then back ... nice 35 miler, and got back just in time to spend the rest of the day with our families.
As an added bonus, taxi777 is volunteering to SAG for us. Now how could you pass that one up? He'll also be the roving photographer ... thanks a lot taxi777.
Starting Location: Parking Lot by Chain Reaction Bike Shop, corner of Homestead and Foothill Expy in Los Altos
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=en&geocode=&q=Chain+reaction&near=Los+Altos,+Ca&sll=37.37043,-122.114067&sspn=0.111049,0.22934&ie=UTF8&ei=t2TPRsiUCKOcjQOG6N30Cg&cd=1&cid=37337909,-122067720,119561772500769735&li=lmd&z=14&t=m
Last time we did this, we didn't go all the way. We hung a right on Page Mill instead of going all the way to Kings Mountain. We can play it by ear again. By then, everyone who put in orders for the first wave of jerseys should have them. Let's wear them on the ride, and show them who we are.
jinws
08-15-07, 10:06 AM
aww...now why does everyone have to make me feel bad about not ordering that jersey.
Bostic
08-15-07, 10:12 AM
I should be around for this. I rode with T4MV on Saturday on about the same route. There is no way I would have been able to hack that other climb from 35 to the right turn on Kings in the heat of that July 4 day.
BlastRadius
08-15-07, 11:24 AM
Now this ride is on Labor Day, Monday 9/3 correct?
Pheard
08-15-07, 12:35 PM
I'm going to try.
Just wondering. Is there a no drop policy on your rides? I'm fat, slow, and I smell. Just an FYI.
Pheard
08-15-07, 12:38 PM
aww...now why does everyone have to make me feel bad about not ordering that jersey.
..because you didn't order one. :rolleyes:
uspspro
08-15-07, 01:31 PM
I would have been down for this to be my first big ride after my crash, but I will be out of town.
Always something.... sigh.
jinws
08-15-07, 01:37 PM
..because you didn't order one. :rolleyes:
well, I don't like yellow and blue, what can I say? Would you order a shirt you're not going to wear?
Last time we did this, we didn't go all the way. We hung a right on Page Mill instead of going all the way to Kings Mountain. We can play it by ear again. By then, everyone who put in orders for the first wave of jerseys should have them. Let's wear them on the ride, and show them who we are.
I've never ridden down there. Can you give a total mileage and an elevation profile for the route you posted?
t4mv
08-15-07, 03:08 PM
well, I don't like yellow and blue, what can I say?
Would it change your mind if I said it looked yellow and black? It'd be great if you were a Pirates fan..:D
No worries, jinws, I don't have one either. We'll just be the lantern rouge, picking up Jon's underwear as he discards them along the ride...
msincredible
08-15-07, 03:15 PM
I've never ridden down there. Can you give a total mileage and an elevation profile for the route you posted?
In bikely, you can click on "Show", then "Elevation Profile" to see it. Here's a screenshot.
So it looks like about 55 miles, 5600 feet climbing.
BlastRadius
08-15-07, 03:38 PM
I'm going to try.
Just wondering. Is there a no drop policy on your rides? I'm fat, slow, and I smell. Just an FYI.
I'm sure it will be no-drop.
BlastRadius
08-15-07, 03:40 PM
Would it change your mind if I said it looked yellow and black? It'd be great if you were a Pirates fan..:D
No worries, jinws, I don't have one either. We'll just be the lantern rouge, picking up Jon's underwear as he discards them along the ride...
The blue is so dark it does look kinda black unless the light hits it just right.
BTW, the 2nd reorder is still open in case you change your mind.
backinthesaddle
08-15-07, 04:01 PM
In bikely, you can click on "Show", then "Elevation Profile" to see it. Here's a screenshot.
So it looks like about 55 miles, 5600 feet climbing.
Thanks I didn't see that feature. I'm not sure about my schedule (may have to work that day), so put me down as a maybe. But remember I'm sloooow, anyone else competing with me for last in line?
sj_roadie
08-15-07, 04:23 PM
well, I don't like yellow and blue, what can I say? Would you order a shirt you're not going to wear?
Judging by some of the stuff I've seen Jon wearing in pictures here, I doubt if there is such a thing as a shirt he wouldn't wear...
mtnwalker
08-15-07, 04:26 PM
Hey guys. I may be down for this ride. Count me in as a maybe. This will be my first group ride ever.
spingineer
08-15-07, 04:28 PM
Thanks I didn't see that feature. I'm not sure about my schedule (may have to work that day), so put me down as a maybe. But remember I'm sloooow, anyone else competing with me for last in line?
Yes, me. I may be able to do distance, but I am not a speed demon, especially if it's going up a hill.
jinws
08-15-07, 04:29 PM
Would it change your mind if I said it looked yellow and black? It'd be great if you were a Pirates fan..:D
No worries, jinws, I don't have one either. We'll just be the lantern rouge, picking up Jon's underwear as he discards them along the ride...
lol...now I'm really glad I have latex gloves in my pack. but seriously though, if I had anything that goes with yellow, I would have ordered. It looks great. If you guys ever design something in red and black, I'm all over it.
spingineer
08-15-07, 04:31 PM
I'm going to try.
Just wondering. Is there a no drop policy on your rides? I'm fat, slow, and I smell. Just an FYI.
I bet I'm fatter than you ... just don't make this into a fat thread. Anyways, we'll be outdoors, so odor won't matter. It is a no drop ride, which will mean we will be regrouping at the top of the climb.
Pheard
08-15-07, 07:22 PM
I bet I'm fatter than you ... just don't make this into a fat thread. Anyways, we'll be outdoors, so odor won't matter. It is a no drop ride, which will mean we will be regrouping at the top of the climb.
Fat threads are fun. :p
I'll be there. Unless I end up having a class that day.
rusty993
08-15-07, 08:32 PM
I rode the 4th of July as my first BF group ride, I am definately signing up for this one!
Pheard
08-15-07, 09:10 PM
Would it change your mind if I said it looked yellow and black? It'd be great if you were a Pirates fan..:D
No worries, jinws, I don't have one either. We'll just be the lantern rouge, picking up Jon's underwear as he discards them along the ride...
No need to pic up my underbridges. They are edible, which also means biodegradable.
qpliu
08-15-07, 11:46 PM
I don't think I'll have the jersey by then, but I'll plan to join the ride either somewhere on Hwy 9 or Pierce, depending on how early you start. I'll probably head down 84 to the coast just like I did on the 4th.
spingineer
08-16-07, 07:00 AM
I forgot to tell you the start time and location. It will be just like before ... start time at 9 am, and leaves from the parking lot by Chain Reaction, corner of Homestead and Foothill Expressway. If you get there early, there's also a Peet's Coffee there too.
the_ali
08-17-07, 11:01 AM
Skyline ride sounds aweome!
jobob
08-17-07, 12:32 PM
I forgot to tell you the start time and location. It will be just like before ... start time at 9 am, and leaves from the parking lot by Chain Reaction, corner of Homestead and Foothill Expressway. If you get there early, there's also a Peet's Coffee there too.
And a Carvel Ice Cream next door to the Chain Reaction, how can you go wrong ?
(unless it's closed on Labor Day :mad: )
jonathanb715
08-17-07, 07:02 PM
I can make this ride! very cool, and I like the route too.
JB
spingineer
08-18-07, 10:51 PM
And a Carvel Ice Cream next door to the Chain Reaction, how can you go wrong ?
(unless it's closed on Labor Day :mad: )
They weren't closed on the 4th of July, so I would guess they would be open on Labor Day.
ok, so I don't usually ride in the South Bay. Is this a tough route? We actually biked to Kings a few months ago from SF, and turned around less than a mile up that road. Didn't feel like tackling it with such a long ride back.
I did Old La Honda road for the first time on sat and it was tough. Granny geared all the way up. I was told that was only 2.9 miles. Should I be worried about this ride?
briank
08-20-07, 09:54 AM
I most likely will be able to attend. Sounds good and looking forward to another dose of grueling riding..
Please add me to the maybe part of the roster.
spingineer
08-20-07, 09:16 PM
ok, so I don't usually ride in the South Bay. Is this a tough route? We actually biked to Kings a few months ago from SF, and turned around less than a mile up that road. Didn't feel like tackling it with such a long ride back.
I did Old La Honda road for the first time on sat and it was tough. Granny geared all the way up. I was told that was only 2.9 miles. Should I be worried about this ride?
Where do you usually ride? The big hill is Congress Springs Rd, or Hwy 9. It is a climb, and there are some portions that require you to downshift. It is not as tough as King's Mountain Road, IMHO. There is more shade than King's, but longer than Old La Honda.
spingineer
08-20-07, 09:17 PM
I most likely will be able to attend. Sounds good and looking forward to another dose of grueling riding..
Please add me to the maybe part of the roster.
Excellent, Brian. Looking forward to seeing you again. Let's see how much stronger you have become since the last Memorial Day Ride. :D
jimples
08-21-07, 01:17 AM
Count me in. That is, if I don't die on the climb up Diablo this week...
spingineer
08-21-07, 07:25 AM
Count me in. That is, if I don't die on the climb up Diablo this week...
If you complete Diablo, you'll do great on this ride. Good luck. :D
jinws
08-21-07, 09:43 AM
Where do you usually ride? The big hill is Congress Springs Rd, or Hwy 9. It is a climb, and there are some portions that require you to downshift. It is not as tough as King's Mountain Road, IMHO. There is more shade than King's, but longer than Old La Honda.
we usually do Marin headlands, left side of the bridge. then down to Tiburon and back up to the city.
jonathanb715
08-21-07, 10:15 AM
we usually do Marin headlands, left side of the bridge. then down to Tiburon and back up to the city.
Now that's a pretty ride! I've only done it once, but was knocked out by the view - I almost went right off the road on the descent.
JB
BigSean
08-21-07, 10:39 AM
Im a strong maybe on this one.
Pheard
08-21-07, 11:28 AM
Hey jimples, you're going to hang in the back and make sure I don't die right? Like last time. :D
zAd
08-21-07, 08:12 PM
im somewhat newbie and this ride sounds pretty crazy but count me in as a maybe
spingineer
08-21-07, 08:52 PM
Im a strong maybe on this one.
Stronger towards maybe, or stronger towards riding? :D
spingineer
08-21-07, 08:54 PM
Wow, looks like this ride is picking up steam! Can't wait!
BTW, does anyone have Friday before Labor Day off?
taxi777
08-21-07, 09:02 PM
tentatively I'm In for Labor day ride
Pf
spingineer
08-21-07, 09:05 PM
tentatively I'm In for Labor day ride
Pf
Afraid of commitment??? :p You're in.
taxi777
08-21-07, 11:28 PM
Afraid of commitment??? :p You're in.
you young hooligans beat the crap out of me on the last ride and I'm still recovering...
See how I feel after Diablo, your doing that right?
Pete