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

Ah man, I thought it's gonna rain so I didn't ride. Turns out to be such a great day too. :p

On the brighter side, I finally adjusted my bike positions. Turns out my saddle was 4 cm forward and 1-2 cm higher on the new bike. Hopefully this would eliminate my cramping on it. I guess my matching-by-eye-balling doesn't work. :D

yeah, tape measures are a cool thing. i actually have my settings written down. don't think they've changed much in the last several years other than rotating the bars back to make the tops flatter.

Thanks for the suggestion, Cleave. My bro-in-law got his Look at a San Diego bike store. That store says they're one of the few Serotta certified so I think I may go there.

no riding for me today.......................

Well, soccer game over and Hilly's team is now out...season over. Well, at least we don't have to play again this afternoon or Monday night!

Got in a nice 15 mile loop after the game. Bit chilly. I had on a base layer plus long sleeve jersey and windbreaker with super gloves. My hands got a bit too warm, though. Tell me something about base layers....when you remove the shirt, should it be pretty wet? I'm using an old one I had from skiing many years ago and wondered if it works. How dry should I be in there?

Still got to find some wool socks...my feet get too cold on days like this. Looking at a couple of shoe covers, courtesy of the Winter Riding sub-forum. Any suggestions?

Sheldon

Sheldon, when you layer and include a windbreaker, the inside stuff won't wick as well, well, OK, won't wick at all.

As for the toes, I have these neoprene booties that are such a pain to get on and off I end up never using them. I think this year I will get some that just cover the toes. As Joy said, thick socks may cramp your feet in the shoe too much.

Where did you ride, Jim?? :)

I did the Simi ride. I didn't have a computer on my bike today but I really think it was a faster pace today. I am spent, ya know in a good way.

Glad to hear your mountain bike adventure went well!!

Jeff, how's your biopace wheel going? I have an extra Krysium Equipe rear that you can use until you get a better set next year. No need to spend money on a short term solution.

I also have Tempest 2, and an Open Pro-32 that you can try. The first may give you an idea of the Vista SL. The latter may not tell you much since it may depend on other factors than the rim (+my hub is much heavier than the ultegra).

it's still oval LOL

i've already gotten a run and a ride in. one right after the other. which is kinda scary now that i've thought about it a little. wth is wrong with me?

Do the run immediately after the bike, and you'll experience the "fun" of a brick workout! :D

I like your current avatar ME.

I did not ride today, but I took a walk in San Clemente Canyon. It's pretty interesting that the creek bed actually has water in it. A LOT of water.

EDIT: Did NOT ride . . . *grumble*

I like your current avatar ME.

I did ride today, but I took a walk in San Clemente Canyon. It's pretty interesting that the creek bed actually has water in it. A LOT of water.

And I like yours. :D thanks. Did you read??? HUH???? I rode my mountain bike today and on a fire road, in mud.

Pics or it didn't happen ME.

ok gonna go out im done studying...going to pass out.

Gonna check out some place my friend keeps telling me about in Simi VAlley. I dont know if its any good, but it sounds alright.

have fun kids

Looks like the updated forecast is for no rain. I think I should ride.

Looks like the updated forecast is for no rain. I think I should ride.I think I should watch the Chargers and do the laundry.

I ended up watching the Chargers instead. Yee-haw!

Palomar is covered in SNOW!!!! I'm gonna try and get some pics on my ride later on.

you're going later today??

local, prolly up W Lilac and such, normal 32 mile route

want to go?

edit:

normally takes less then 2 hrs, so latest start time is 3pm. You got 45 minutes to get here:D

would have it it was a little earlier. it'll be dark by the time i get things together and make it out that way. ain't gots no lights.

shortened up my route today, filled it with 4 trips up Mt Murderrrrrrr....i forgot how much that darn hill can kick my *****. On the last round up, I went all the way to the back to take these.
Palmor Mt got few inches of snow last night, looked like more this morning so some might have melted already. I wish I could have ridden up there today.

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The Dh session was COLD BURRRR, top speed today was 59.3mph, couldn't get it to the 60 mark:mad:

I think I'm going to take my mountain bike for a spin around 1pm and climb the hills in my neighborhood. No computer, just my big Red Baron. :D I need exercise and didn't get up in time to put in a full ride (I'm cleaning my apartment and doing chores that I hate :mad:) But a ride on the Baron will get my blood pumping.


Tracy, if you check in...I :love: you. :)

You're so cute! I'm glad you enjoyed it! :D the strength you gain doing those hills will translate well to your road bike :p

You're so cute! I'm glad you enjoyed it! :D the strength you gain doing those hills will translate well to your road bike :p

Now I have to get her out to Carbon Cyn to ride!! She can do that ride no prob!

Now I have to get her out to Carbon Cyn to ride!! She can do that ride no prob!

yup, piece of cake! ;)

Rode a 60 mile loop out to Lake Hodges today. Conclusion: 1. It was too f***ing cold; 2. Lake Hodges is toast. After the rains that distinctive smells of burnt wet things was in the air.

Candlelight in Simi VAlley is the ****tiest club i've ever been to. Pretentious imbeciles there

shortened up my route today, filled it with 4 trips up Mt Murderrrrrrr....i forgot how much that darn hill can kick my *****. On the last round up, I went all the way to the back to take these.
Palmor Mt got few inches of snow last night, looked like more this morning so some might have melted already. I wish I could have ridden up there today.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e359/jsigone/Roadie/php6mZ7zRPM.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e359/jsigone/Roadie/php1e6w3XPM.jpg
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:eek:
I'm speechless. Each of those are going to be used for my wallsaver!

Candlelight in Simi VAlley is the ****tiest club i've ever been to. Pretentious imbeciles there

I checked out their website. (http://www.candlelightsimivalley.com/) :roflmao::roflmao::roflmao::roflmao: WHAT DID YOU EXPECT?!!!?


Besides, we thought you liked pretentious imbeciles. Was the food bad?

Rode a 60 mile loop out to Lake Hodges today. Conclusion: 1. It was too f***ing cold; 2. Lake Hodges is toast. After the rains that distinctive smells of burnt wet things was in the air.Did you wear a jacket or vest+arm warmers?

shortened up my route today, filled it with 4 trips up Mt Murderrrrrrr....i forgot how much that darn hill can kick my *****. On the last round up, I went all the way to the back to take these.
Palmor Mt got few inches of snow last night, looked like more this morning so some might have melted already. I wish I could have ridden up there today.
I heard on the radio that they got 8" and closed S7 to everyone but residents.

Did you wear a jacket or vest+arm warmers?

I had a vest and knee warmers but no arm warmers. It was sunny when I left home and I didn't think I'd need them. Bzzzzzzzztt! Wrong.

I checked out their website. (http://www.candlelightsimivalley.com/) :roflmao::roflmao::roflmao::roflmao: WHAT DID YOU EXPECT?!!!?


Besides, we thought you liked pretentious imbeciles. Was the food bad?

no didnt eat the food. It was just a club, I guess you can eat there but mostly drinking and dancing.

WOW seriously the security is awful. The vibe was pretty bad too. I'll stick to hollywood clubs instead, thank you very much. Simi Valley sucks for nightlife

Thanks. I'm going to check out Couser and Rice Cyns in the morning.

Thanks. I'm going to check out Couser and Rice Cyns in the morning.

Oh that's right, you're retired. Bastage.

oceanside highschool is playing in the state championship game in carson next saturday. BAD. ASS.

oceanside highschool is playing in the state championship game in carson next saturday. BAD. ASS.

Not ot sound too ignorant,
but a championship for what?
Cycling?

Not ot sound too ignorant,
but a championship for what?
Cycling?

oh, sorry. football. my ignorance, not yours.

I had a vest and knee warmers but no arm warmers. It was sunny when I left home and I didn't think I'd need them. Bzzzzzzzztt! Wrong.

I was stil cold wearing arm/knee warmers, vest, head condom and gloves. 4 trips down murder at
55-60mph really didn't help me warm up either:p

The trails at hodges are still closed though I think people still go there though. From Del Dios you can see what the fire did to the area. If you look closely, you will see a few houses that didn't make it. Sad stuff, I see it alot since Del Dios is one of my lunch routes.

I'm getting stronger :) havent ridden for about a week now tho.

I want to see how I would look cut or muscular. It's worth a try, maybe I'll be like Vance later and become a holocaust victim but until then this is fun.

oh, sorry. football. my ignorance, not yours.

Very cool.
Hope they win.

:eek:
I'm speechless. Each of those are going to be used for my wallsaver!

thanks, I'm glad someone liked them (I have more), the hill to get there was brutal, my slowest speed ever, 3.3mph off the saddle:eek:

I'm getting stronger :) havent ridden for about a week now tho.

I want to see how I would look cut or muscular. It's worth a try, maybe I'll be like Vance later and become a holocaust victim but until then this is fun.

have you been stuck in the pool? I started swimming laps again last week, to help shed some body fat for the race season.

I want to see how I would look cut or muscular. It's worth a try, maybe I'll be like Vance later and become a holocaust victim but until then this is fun.

Your sweet-talkin only makes me love you more.

Sure is lots of man-love on the forum tonight.

have you been stuck in the pool? I started swimming laps again last week, to help shed some body fat for the race season.

I generally swim 2000m when I feel decent/good. Generally no stopping, maybe once or twice for 5mins. If I feel fantastic I will swim 3000-4000m.

Then I do chest/biceps/shoulders one day. Back, triceps the next day. Abs everyday. 5 days a week

I was stil cold wearing arm/knee warmers, vest, head condom and gloves. 4 trips down murder at
55-60mph really didn't help me warm up either:p

The trails at hodges are still closed though I think people still go there though. From Del Dios you can see what the fire did to the area. If you look closely, you will see a few houses that didn't make it. Sad stuff, I see it alot since Del Dios is one of my lunch routes.

Bombing down dirt at 30-40 m/h I have no problem. :D
On a mild downhill grade on a paved road, 30-40 m/h I have no prob.:)
Put me on a paved road with a steep grade and I get nervous after 25m/h. all I can think of is
the skinny little tires bowing out....:eek:

50+ on the Road.. I think I'd pee myself...

Those little tires just pop way too easily....

So looks like I need to do hill repeats to get used to the DH.

i rode again today:

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i haven't ridden in the last 4 months because i wanted to get back into a weight training mode and then incorporate the bike. i tried to do it the opposite way and i wouldn't go to the gym, i just wanted to ride.
as a result of my 3 month weight training and supplement intake experiment, i've put on 12 lbs of muscle. my leg workouts in the gym have paid off, also. i know, i'm doing a blistering 9mph in the picture above but having not ridden in 4 months, i can exponentially tell the difference in the power i have and can tap into now. my aerobic stamina isn't there because of no conditioning on the bike, but the power is evident. i am very pleased. :)

9m/h...
I won't say it, but who will...

9m/h...
I won't say it, but who will...

i had to slow down so i wouldn't drop my blackberry and explode it on the bike path. :p

i rode again today:
i am very pleased. :)


Nice job... now about these "supplements"?

Nice job... now about these "supplements"?

crack and epo