Southern California - So Cal needs a long thread "What's Up?" type thread!

You should buy some lights at the swap meet, then ride into the night.

I have lights. But I'm one of those geezers with crappy night vision who just barely manages to see cyclists at night when I'm driving, so my perspective on the risks of night riding may be different than other peoples'. As for off-road night riding, there are no cars to contend with, but I always worry about nocturnal giant anteaters. They can be very mean.

Cool and foggy this morning... perfect for a ride. I would have done some serious posing at the coffee shop but I forgot my wallet (Sorry, George!) Then I tested out the legs on some small hills and they seem to be ok after my double metric on Friday. Looking forward to Solvang next week!!!

but I always worry about nocturnal giant anteaters. They can be very mean.

They're not so bad, Dan. I used to wrestle them when I was in college.

The kids are at the grandparents so I was able to get Sonia back on the bike for a short ride to Starbucks and back. Hmmm, now that she's done a short ride she wants to ride again! :D

Good times!

Great to hear that John! :)

The kids are at the grandparents so I was able to get Sonia back on the bike for a short ride to Starbucks and back. Hmmm, now that she's done a short ride she wants to ride again! :D

Good times!

That's great John! Now, did she really enjoy the riding part or was it the few quiet moments posing at Starbucks? :D

I got up extra early this morning and rode into work in heavy fog......and yes, I did spend 45 minutes at Starbucks on the way...:p

Work. I was going to commute to my desk this morning, but seeing as I decided to work from my desk at home, the walk to Vivian from the couch was twice as far as the walk to my desk.

That's great John! Now, did she really enjoy the riding part or was it the few quiet moments posing at Starbucks? :D

I got up extra early this morning and rode into work in heavy fog......and yes, I did spend 45 minutes at Starbucks on the way...:p


It was both! The ride to Starbucks was somewhat uphill most of the way, so the return ride was faster and easier which I think helped out, too. But sitting outside Starbucks and posing without having to rush back was probably the best part!

took pics today on SFVBC ride, will upload soon. Fun day today, very chill and relaxed, what cycling should be all about!!

very chill and relaxed, what cycling should be all about!!

Said the man who sprinted to every hilltop and stop sign. We aren't buying it, Ovo.

I had fun doing repeats on the new Twin Oaks/San Elijo Hill, think it's about 12-15% for 2 miles on the front side. The Down the other side for a 7% climb back up for about 3 miles. Good leg buster, now I can seat and watch some football:D BURRR it was bit cold this morning:(

The kids are at the grandparents so I was able to get Sonia back on the bike for a short ride to Starbucks and back. Hmmm, now that she's done a short ride she wants to ride again! :D

Good times!

:beer: Good to hear. Now, she can come ride with me. :D

I just did 45 miles from Sherman Oaks to Griffith Park and around, Dodgers Stadium and back. I forget how much of panacea riding is. I feel so much better having ridden and it was so nice out there.

However, Fern Dell is NOT open. :mad: I couldn't get up to the observatory. I could have hopped the fence, but I do not want a $200 ticket. :eek:

However, Fern Dell is NOT open. :mad: I couldn't get up to the observatory. I could have hopped the fence, but I do not want a $200 ticket. :eek:

It was open yesterday! I rode up Ferndell Park at around 4pm, gate was wide open with traffic going both directions all the way to the top, and rode down the Vermont side. :D

It was open yesterday! I rode up Ferndell Park at around 4pm, gate was wide open with traffic going both directions all the way to the top, and rode down the Vermont side. :D

Okay, then...it's YOUR fault. They don't want you posing up there, so they locked the gate today! :mad::p

Did 21 miles yesterday afternoon on the road bike, then did another 31 this morning on the fixed gear bike (same trail, SART San Bernardino/Riverside portion, just went further the second time). Feels good to be out riding again. :D

I just went for a short swim and I nearly threw up.

crappppppppppppppppppppp, todays bike ride took a little more out of me than I thought. I did 500m tops and i was COOKED, I was going to do more but they closed the pool down early cause the lifeguard didn't show.

No big, I'll be at Santa Monica college tomorrow at 5:30 am. TIME TO TRAIN!!

btw i bought speedos and i look hot in em with my farmer tan

You bought speedos instead of the cycling shorts you were supposed to?

He'll wear the speedos while cycling.

He'll wear the speedos while cycling.

Why not? Works for his guy....
http://www.velonews.com/IT_PhotoGallery/2006_IM_Worlds/full/Kona_TC_Best%20011.jpg
Faris Al Sultan - 2005 Ironman World Champion. He rides 112 miles faster than any of us could imagine while wearing that....

no one wants to pace him thats why

Is that a mankini?

no one can pace me anyways whats your point?

Seriously ... does anyone know of someone who needs a network engineer or a network security engineer? This may be my reason to move back to So Cal. I just don't care about work anymore, and that's bad ...

The one I work in is wireless. We have ntwk eng's, but they're mainly also wireless guys. I doubt you'll want to be a data/backhaul ntwk guy in a wireless company, since you'll be more like an "overhead".

But if you still want to try... pm'ed.

Seriously ... does anyone know of someone who needs a network engineer or a network security engineer? This may be my reason to move back to So Cal. I just don't care about work anymore, and that's bad ...

Not at this moment.....but possibly in the next few months....

I'm making a SFVBC compilation album, I'm stealing some of Shai's photos too

man some of these pics are so cool :)

then did another 31 this morning on the fixed gear bike (same trail, SART San Bernardino/Riverside portion, just went further the second time).

You riding fixed now, Henry?

I just went for a short swim and I nearly threw up.

No big, I'll be at Santa Monica college tomorrow at 5:30 am. TIME TO TRAIN!!

For what? I'm out of the loop. You becoming a triathlete, Ovo?

For what? I'm out of the loop. You becoming a triathlete, Ovo?

no I want to do an endurance swim, something over 10 miles.

I set this goal and I think I can do it. I actually enjoy swimming, its very relaxing and cleansing mentally.

You want to swim 10 miles?


Really?

You want to swim 10 miles?


Really?

Yeah I've been swimming 3-4 days a week, I might step it up too. It's really thrilling and challenging. I thought I could do "distance" but wow, after about 500m everything hurts and my heart rate is MAX. I can barely sprint 50m...

I love the challenge. I love the water. It's a thrill. Cycling will still be my first love :)

Well, good for you, Ovo, but don't go swimming in the ocean in the dark (dusk or dawn). You'll be eaten by a shark.

Well, good for you, Ovo, but don't go swimming in the ocean in the dark (dusk or dawn). You'll be eaten by a shark.

thats too dangerous, I need to find a swim partner for open water swimming :) you interested??

thats too dangerous, I need to find a swim partner for open water swimming :) you interested??

no

I liked Jaws the movie.....

Funny you mention that...it was on TV yesterday and I caught a bit of it. The first two Jaws movies are classics and always scare me even though I've seen them both many times.

oh i have a really good picture of Mary :)

if i get eaten by a shark, then it would mean that it was my time. Sharks dont attack humans, so if I was to be attacked its only fate...There are people out there that die much worse fates.

I'm not afraid of dying. I'm only afraid of being paralyzed or crippled.

oh i have a really good picture of Mary :)

Huh? From when? No posting of it, or you'll die before you can swim another mile.

if i get eaten by a shark, then it would mean that it was my time. Sharks dont attack humans, so if I was to be attacked its only fate...There are people out there that die much worse fates.

I'm not afraid of dying. I'm only afraid of being paralyzed or crippled.

But what if a shark bites your leg off, which is more likely what would happen. Those animals mostly bite humans and spit them back out. No fun, Ovo. So be careful out there. :D

But what if a shark bites your leg off, which is more likely what would happen. Those animals mostly bite humans and spit them back out. No fun, Ovo. So be careful out there. :D

if he bites my leg and i'm in the ocean its over I will bleed to death and drown.

But what if a shark bites your leg off, which is more likely what would happen. Those animals mostly bite humans and spit them back out. No fun, Ovo. So be careful out there. :DSurfers in wetsuits look like seals. Sharks like to eat seals. Blonde caucasian women probably have the least chance of being bitten.

Probably.

Surfers in wetsuits look like seals. Sharks like to eat seals. Blonde caucasian women probably have the least chance of being bitten.

Probably.

Um...this blonde caucasian woman in a wetsuit will look like a very large seal or sea lion to a shark for sure. That or a rump roast.

So...no, not swimming.

if he bites my leg and i'm in the ocean its over I will bleed to death and drown.

Not necessarily. You could limp to shore.

downloading pics i'm going to sleep after this im tired

Sorry N... didn't mean to make your life difficult, but really wanted that triple chocolate stout cheesecake. :o

Good morning, So Cal!!

Haha, I'm awake before Joy for once!! Of course, I'm in a time zone 8 hours ahead...