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

eeeehhhwwww I hate that first hill!!!! Never done those other climbs, are those on that old twisty road on the left as you're climbing up to the interection?

Yes?


I'll toporoute about what I did yesterday. Then you can laugh.

Because my ass and lower back hurt...and not in a good way. And Mateo has yet to hook me up with that Cornbread stuffing recipe. And Jeff called me a wuss. And ME is sad. And the holidays are upon us, which is a bittersweet time for me. And you called me weak....and I can lash out at anybody, 'cause it's the internets and the tubes allow it.

I emailed it to you this morning, Mo.

ever get a chance to ride the new hill On Twin Oaks road to drop into San Elijo? Repeats on that are fun cuz the DH speed is NICE!!!

I emailed it to you this morning, Mo.

Durr...


It hasn't shown up yet. Our illustrious BF Servers are at their impeccable best once again!

Durr...


It hasn't shown up yet. Our illustrious BF Servers are at their impeccable best once again!

Email. Not PM. EMAIL! :p

you need to come out to Palomar, only 7k ft of climbing in less then 18 miles:D

your on crack jeff....


of your computer is off.


Total Climb 12.68 mi. 4325' ascent 6.5 %

not that it is weak but...you get what i am saying.

ever get a chance to ride the new hill On Twin Oaks road to drop into San Elijo? Repeats on that are fun cuz the DH speed is NICE!!!

Well, ya see, that hill is about 15 miles from my house. So to get there and back would be more than I did yesterday...so no. I haven't done it yet.

Here's the hills I do as my workout. Any variation of this general route works.

http://www.toporoute.com/cgi-bin/getSavedRoute.cgi?routeKey=EYVRPLUARBHLFID


/Toporoute crashes the computers of lesser mortals.

Email. Not PM. EMAIL! :p

I bet a PM would work.


eMail still hasn't come through yet.

your on crack jeff....


of your computer is off.


Total Climb 12.68 mi. 4325' ascent 6.5 %

not that it is week but...you get what i am saying.

They went on to the observatory, which adds another 2000' round trip.

I bet a PM would work.


eMail still hasn't come through yet.

The file is on my home computer, and I'm at work now. If it doesn't show up, lemme know and I'll send it later today via PM....

...this better be the bestest cornbread stuffing evar.

your on crack jeff....


of your computer is off.


Total Climb 12.68 mi. 4325' ascent 6.5 %

not that it is week but...you get what i am saying.

I got bonus points yesturday playing sweeper as I was the first to the fork, went back down about 3 miles then back up + we went to the observatory which is about another 1100ft of climbing round trip;)
I decended the south grade passed two cars, and in less then 10 minutes to the fork:p Average corner speed was about 36-37mph and sprinted off the exits to about 42-44. The new bike handles better and more smooth then my last bike:D

They went on to the observatory, which adds another 2000' round trip.

ohhhh...i get it....wow that explains allot...although..i don't remember it being that much higher. :D

Ps. Jefe is on crack though.

Well, ya see, that hill is about 15 miles from my house. So to get there and back would be more than I did yesterday...so no. I haven't done it yet.

Here's the hills I do as my workout. Any variation of this general route works.

http://www.toporoute.com/cgi-bin/getSavedRoute.cgi?routeKey=EYVRPLUARBHLFID


/Toporoute crashes the computers of lesser mortals.

nice routes, I bet you felt good when you got to flat ground by the high school.

I stopped using toporoute because large route crash it. Bikely.com finally upgraded to auto mapping like toporoute and shows total climbing gain and such.

nice routes, I bet you felt good when you got to flat ground by the high school.

I stopped using toporoute because large route crash it. Bikely.com finally upgraded to auto mapping like toporoute and shows total climbing gain and such.

Actually I had a case of 'screaming taint' by then. Saddle position was fine for sitting up on climbs, but for spinning on flats, it was like balancing on an axe blade.

I thought all probs were solved with the brooks saddle?

I got bonus points yesturday playing sweeper as I was the first to the fork, went back down about 3 miles then back up + we went to the observatory which is about another 1100ft of climbing round trip;)
I decended the south grade passed two cars, and in less then 10 minutes to the fork:p Average corner speed was about 36-37mph and sprinted off the exits to about 42-44. The new bike handles better and more smooth then my last bike:D

I so gotta do this trip with you guys....i love the corners...i have ALLOT of knowledge of Pally....see avatar....could show you some good lines maybe.

Actually I had a case of 'screaming taint' by then. Saddle position was fine for sitting up on climbs, but for spinning on flats, it was like balancing on an axe blade.

i got a Sella Italia Trans am and i love it....i think they are pretty cheap too...somewhere around 45-60 bucks i think?

I thought all probs were solved with the brooks saddle?

Nyet.


Next up is a Selle San Marco Regal.

i got a Sella Italia Trans am and i love it....i think they are pretty cheap too...somewhere around 45-60 bucks i think?

But you have a narrow butt. You told me. I can fit it all in one hand.


:o:mad::eek:

Thanks Jim, but I still couldn't wake up in time. :p

Just came back from a short 15 miles ride with my bro-in-law and a Torrey Pines repeat. Wasn't feeling that great, but started to feel better on the second climb up TP. Very foggy today though.

Also tried out my bro-in-law's rental Cervelo soloist. It feels pretty good; seems to be more comfy/less vibrations than my C'dale.

Take a week or two completely off the bike. The "problem" with SoCal is that you can ride outside as much as you want year round, and if you take advantage of that it's easy to burn out. Most people I know who ride a lot have some time of year when they reduce their mileage by a lot, and put other things ahead of riding.
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Good advice except I have a fear of losing my fitness level on a bike. I work out at the gym (tonight I'm lifting weights and a spin class), but it isn't the same. So, it's hard to take two weeks off! :(

re: Dave/Cervelo Soloist: You need to buy one.

Time for another "Tour de Whiners"

:lol:

I'll lead that one as I have an innate talent for whining. :D

re: Dave/Cervelo Soloist: You need to buy one.:lol: My bike quota has been used up. :D

Good advice except I have a fear of losing my fitness level on a bike. I work out at the gym (tonight I'm lifting weights and a spin class), but it isn't the same. So, it's hard to take two weeks off! :(You should ride with Joy. Her ride reports alway seem to have sprinkles of meeting hot guys along the way. :D

:lol:

I'll lead that one as I have an innate talent for whining. :D

did you see my signature...

:lol: My bike quota has been used up. :D

Dave did you ride the aluminum one?...i was thinking of buying one for a crit bike....

Good advice except I have a fear of losing my fitness level on a bike. I work out at the gym (tonight I'm lifting weights and a spin class), but it isn't the same. So, it's hard to take two weeks off! :(You'll lose some but it will come back within a couple of weeks.

I've taken two one-month breaks this year. I did the Mulholland Challenge a three week after the first one. Wasn't pretty but I finished.

Dave did you ride the aluminum one?...i was thinking of buying one for a crit bike....Yeah. I only did a short ride with it though. 15 miles on my C'dale caad8 followed right after a parking lot spin on the aluminum soloist (a little smaller sized for me).

My power output is quite pathetic, so you should definitely try it out yourself. All I can say is that steering response is quite similar to my C'dale and more comfy over bumps/cracks on the road. I don't really know how to gauge stiffness, etc.

Nytro in Escinitas rents them out for $45 a day.

I so gotta do this trip with you guys....i love the corners...i have ALLOT of knowledge of Pally....see avatar....could show you some good lines maybe.

I was pushing most corners with 2ft of paint left on both sides for buffer room for me. I got close to 6" was I exited a double apex hairpin with too much speed:eek: Lil scare but got back in the groove 2 turns later

You should ride with Joy. Her ride reports alway seem to have sprinkles of meeting hot guys along the way. :D

I haven't seen "Mr. Creaky-Calfee," "Speedy Whiteshorts" or "Tattooed Zipp Guy" lately so my Hot Guy Count has been low. No visits to fire stations, either. I thought about feigning a fainting spell prior to the last Donut Ride, but knowing those guys they'd just strip Sacha for her Campy parts and ride away as fast as they can.

I was pushing most corners with 2ft of paint left on both sides for buffer room for me. I got close to 6" was I exited a double apex hairpin with too much speed:eek: Lil scare but got back in the groove 2 turns later

such a great road...



Dave...thanks for the heads up on the Soloist....i really want one...my wife would wup up on me if i came home with a new 2k bike...i just dont want to throw my Team RC down the road in a crit and snap it ya know.

yah I look forward to the DHs of Palomar. Nice rush and good sence on handling skill

Nyet.


Next up is a Selle San Marco Regal.

I have Selle San Marcos Rolls saddles on both of my bikes.

isn't that one on sale from PBK?

isn't that one on sale from PBK?

Yes, a screaming deal, but it's the steel rail version. But what's a few grams to me? :rolleyes:

:lol:

I'll lead that one as I have an innate talent for whining. :D

Thanks for offering. To be a successful Tour de Whiners the ride needs to meet a few important criteria:

1. It has to start in a "compromise" location that no one is happy with.
2. It has to be too long for noobs and too short for century-hounds.
3. It should be be flat enough to look wimpy to climbing junkies but have a few really nasty medium length climbs - backloaded of course - to induce maximum whinage.
4. The rest stops should be unevenly spaced and too long.
5. The pace should be too fast.

EDIT:
6. The route slip should be wrong.

Thanks for offering. To be a successful Tour de Whiners the ride needs to meet a few important criteria:

1. It has to start in a "compromise" location that no one is happy with.
2. It has to be too long for noobs and too short for century-hounds.
3. It should be be flat enough to look wimpy to climbing junkies but have a few really nasty medium length climbs - backloaded of course - to induce maximum whinage.
4. The rest stops should be unevenly spaced and too long.
5. The pace should be too fast.

EDIT:
6. The route slip should be wrong.


7. only one bathroom at the stops so that we have to wait in line
8. Only stops at crappy donut shops so that those who want better food will whine and those who love donuts will whine at the poor donut quality
9. The route may only be on bike paths and very heavily trafficked roads


I'd say we've just about gotten it planned. Do you wish to start the thread? :D

About to go out scouting LBS's in the valley to find a shop to rent a bike from for Saturday's ride while I'm out here. (see new thread in SoCal for the details).

7. only one bathroom at the stops so that we have to wait in line
8. Only stops at crappy donut shops so that those who want better food will whine and those who love donuts will whine at the poor donut quality
9. The route may only be on bike paths and very heavily trafficked roads


I'd say we've just about gotten it planned. Do you wish to start the thread? :D

No you do it. Do you think I want to hear all that whining? I'm in no mood.

No you do it. Do you think I want to hear all that whining? I'm in no mood.

No way, Dannyboy. And if you try to make me, I'll whine. This was your mastermind idea and I say you do it. And don't even think of whining about it. :p

Sounds like the South Bay Fun ride! :)

Thanks for offering. To be a successful Tour de Whiners the ride needs to meet a few important criteria:

1. It has to start in a "compromise" location that no one is happy with.
MDR. People started from different parking lots, different cities, even in the Valley.
2. It has to be too long for noobs and too short for century-hounds.
50 miles. Check.
3. It should be be flat enough to look wimpy to climbing junkies but have a few really nasty medium length climbs - backloaded of course - to induce maximum whinage.
3000 feet. Ganado. Again, check.
4. The rest stops should be unevenly spaced and too long.
We lost quite a few. Herb?
5. The pace should be too fast.
Some guys who tried to hammer (http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/October%20Fun%20Ride/23.jpg) got lost. Vance? Ronjon? Scoot? :rolleyes:

EDIT:
6. The route slip should be wrong.
Oops, forgot to mention the road blockage that forced a detour.

Sounds like the South Bay Fun ride! :)

I don't recall any whining on that ride.

I don't recall any whining on that ride.

But we did have awiner!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2178/1574469730_be7f5cec39_o.jpg

:lol:

I'll lead that one as I have an innate talent for whining. :D

No way, Dannyboy. And if you try to make me, I'll whine. This was your mastermind idea and I say you do it. And don't even think of whining about it. :p

Nothing makes me more whiny than a flip flopper.

Nothing makes me more whiny than a flip flopper.

I meant that I would lead the "whining" not the ride. :rolleyes::p

But we did have awiner!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2178/1574469730_be7f5cec39_o.jpg

What a nice shot of Adam. :)

Just purchased some theme park tickets for my sis and family. All these $40 per ticket stuff adds up. Hopefully they'll have a fun time. :p :)