Just thought I'd start a thread where I can post our rides on SART instead of starting a new thread when I have pics to post. I like taking pics of new and old friends so I'll post them here!
Today October 13th. Rained most of the early morning. Thought it would stop by the time we reached the Sart. I was wrong. Not a drop on the way but once we mounted our bikes, it started with a hard drizzle. Later in the ride we stopped at an underpass for the rain to lighten up as it was pouring pretty good there for a few minutes. Good thing I broke out the beater bikes cause they got purty muddy. Now I get to enjoy the task of cleaning them up, oh joy!
Not many riders at all in the morning, saw maybe 6 riders. By the time we reached HB, it was raining. Only stopped at the beach stop for a few. Thought we'd get back as we didn't want to set out there wet for too long. It was raining pretty hard at the beach stop. As soon as we headed back, it all stopped. Half way on the return, the sun came out, then a handful of late riders.
Gina was a bit sad about the moisture but she's a trooper!:D
SAD GINA!
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l267/gulpxtreme/R1.jpg
Getting wet Gina
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l267/gulpxtreme/R2.jpg
Hanging under a bridge beginning to enjoy it Gina
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l267/gulpxtreme/R3.jpg
Me posing by the lovely river
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l267/gulpxtreme/R4.jpg
herbm
10-13-07, 06:58 PM
Hey..why aren't you coming on the PV ride..it will be dry!!!
Mr. Beanz
10-13-07, 07:41 PM
Hey..why aren't you coming on the PV ride..it will be dry!!!
I asked Gina if she wanted to go. She said she doesn't want to do hills but still wants to ride. So what can I say?:D...Eh, I did hills during the week. Nothing tough but my legs are fried, maybe old age!:o
herbm
10-13-07, 08:01 PM
I asked Gina if she wanted to go. She said she doesn't want to do hills but still wants to ride. So what can I say?:D...Eh, I did hills during the week. Nothing tough but my legs are fried, maybe old age!:o
Aw...its not that bad..and I think the views make it all worthwhile...bummer..I was hoping to see youz...
pmc
10-13-07, 09:20 PM
Oh, I thought I was going to see you both there.
It's not that bad Beanz. It's pretty much an out and back. If the climb is too much there are scenic pull outs where you could wait for the group to return.
If Gina can do GRM this is also doable. Come on out and have some fun.
Mr. Beanz
10-13-07, 11:08 PM
Oh, I thought I was going to see you both there.
It's not that bad Beanz. It's pretty much an out and back. If the climb is too much there are scenic pull outs where you could wait for the group to return.
If Gina can do GRM this is also doable. Come on out and have some fun.
I've never ridden in PV, more reason to I guess. But maybe next time.:o
merider1
10-13-07, 11:20 PM
Great idea, Fred. :) I love ALL the Gina shots you caught (even the sad one, although I don't want to see her sad). She is a trooper.
Mr. Beanz
10-13-07, 11:24 PM
Great idea, Fred. :) I love ALL the Gina shots you caught (even the sad one, although I don't want to see her sad). She is a trooper.
Thanx ME. She is a trooper!...Maybe next year more hills, more sad!:D
Mr. Beanz
10-14-07, 05:46 PM
October 14th, Sunday. Great weather but started out with a flat 4 miles into the ride. Guess it was a bad way to start off the day. As I'm working on the flat, Robert stops by ( BF'er Mad_one52). He has a problem unclipping and down he goes. Ouch! Was a pretty hard fall and the blood didn't hesitate to flow. After the shock left he gave me permission for a pic to post on the forum. The seat on his new Madone was somewhat twisted. Hope it's an easy fix. Also a brief glimpse of Nacy, but too fast to photgraph.
Ran into Octico on the way. Took a pic of him and his wife Kris with 'The Smile'! Then Boyd down the road. Informed us that the group was at the rest stop waiting for us wondering if we were going to show. Darn flat tire! Finally reached the coast and had the usual chat and laughs with the gang.
Then the nice ride back. Finally somewhat of a tailwind. Ahhh!
Roberts bloody leg
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l267/gulpxtreme/B7.jpg
Rob with his bloody leg
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l267/gulpxtreme/B6.jpg
John and Kris (with 'The Smile')
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Gentleman Boyd
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l267/gulpxtreme/B4.jpg
Kevin still wondering if he sould become a BF'er
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BF'er Lucas reviewing Performance products
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l267/gulpxtreme/B2.jpg
Amie and Ahn presenting tire comparisons and reviews
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l267/gulpxtreme/B1.jpg
octico
10-14-07, 07:58 PM
Nice pics Fred, this thread is a great idea.
Mr. Beanz
10-21-07, 01:34 PM
October 21st. Boy was it windy today! Forecast says 30 mph with gust up to 50. We decided to start at Lincoln just incase the wind was too much for Gina. After the ride she'd have the choice of heading to Imperial and back with me. We headed towrds HB and noticed a few cyclist really struggling. Gina said she was worried cause she hadn't seen so many grown men look like they wanted to cry. So we turned around at 7 1/2 to head back. Wind wasn't too tough, just annoying. Some sections felt like a wind tunnel, they were tough but didn't last long. Did notice that there were far more branches on the trail than on the way out. At times Gina would ride on my side looking for shelter from the wind. A big gust would blow, she'd counter balance and actually bumped me twice, not a tap, big bumps! No damage but I figured it was a bit too dangerous for her skills. We stopped for a quick potty stop at the pond. That's where we encountered the big 50 mph gusts. We stood there holding onto the bikes for a few minutes. Dirt blasting the legs and face, ouch!. We headed back to Lincoln where we encountered many more branches on the trail. Some big enough to block the entire road. Neither of us really tired but I decided to just pack up and go home. Figured the road to Imperial has many more trees which means many more branches in the road. Bummer, not much of a ride but we will live to ride another day!:D
Dude head down fighting his way back against the wind!
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l267/gulpxtreme/Wind.jpg
octico
10-21-07, 10:31 PM
Nice report Fred sorry to hear about the wind, but you already knew what you were getting into when you left home. Boy am I glad I did not ride today, aside from the fact that I cannot. I did the Mud Run at Camp Pendleton yesterday and to say least I am sore. WoW now I know why I don't run ... it hurts.
alicestrong
10-22-07, 03:24 PM
Hey where exactly do you all get on the SART? I'll have to check my path map and plan a meet-up from SGRT...
Mr. Beanz
10-22-07, 03:34 PM
Hey where exactly do you all get on the SART? I'll have to check my path map and plan a meet-up from SGRT...
We start at Imperial and the 91fwy. Either East of Imperial at Yorba Park (not the pay to park, the free one, we're poor!), or on the West side of Imperial, parking lot right behind In-N-Out/Aaron Bros Artmart. Depends on availabilty at the park. Then we ride SART to the PCH. Stop at the beach stop right at the end of HB (towards Newport)
mad_one52
10-24-07, 10:07 AM
Hey guys! I rode down PCH from SGRT to SART (Seal Beach to HB) on Saturday and the wind wasn't too much of a factor. On Sunday I kept local in Fullerton because it was way too windy that day. Glad to hear you at least attempted the SART. Can't say the same for my self.
By the way, my bike is fine, but I think the seat is way too tweaked and I'm going to have to find another one. My right hip is really sore.
See you on the road - mad_one52 (aka Rob)
Mr. Beanz
10-24-07, 10:13 AM
Hey guys! I rode down PCH from SGRT to SART (Seal Beach to HB) on Saturday and the wind wasn't too much of a factor. On Sunday I kept local in Fullerton because it was way too windy that day. Glad to hear you at least attempted the SART. Can't say the same for my self.
By the way, my bike is fine, but I think the seat is way too tweaked and I'm going to have to find another one. My right hip is really soar.See you on the road - mad_one52 (aka Rob)
Hey Rob, glad to hear it's the seat and not the fancy seatpost or seat tube! That's a 2008 Madone right? Maybe we should swap bikes till you break in the new shoes and cleats!:D
Mr. Beanz
10-27-07, 03:42 PM
Saturday 10/27
Did a 50 miler on SART. Sky was ugly and very similar form Upland to Yorba linda. I rode with the plan to turn back if I had problems breathing. Ugly sky but no problems at all. Couldn't taste the air. Smelled a bit like a fire,but nothing too strong. The Mt Baldy fires a few years ago was much worse as far as air quality. I had ash all over my face and body. This time nothing.
Sky was much nicer at the beach area. Not too many riders on SART but plenty on PCH!:D
Lost again
10-28-07, 10:41 AM
Hey I seen you all out there. I also started at Imperial but my buds/budettes started up in Corona. That wind was killer though. I felt like I didn't get enough riding in so I continued on up the hill with them into Corona and felt good the whole time , then I turned around into the wind, wow, made the trip back very interesting. It kind of felt like you were climbing when you were riding downhill. We do this ride on an ongoing basis for our training rides (who knows what the hell were training for though) I'll introduce myself next time.
Mr. Beanz
10-28-07, 03:49 PM
Hey I seen you all out there. I also started at Imperial but my buds/budettes started up in Corona. That wind was killer though. I felt like I didn't get enough riding in so I continued on up the hill with them into Corona and felt good the whole time , then I turned around into the wind, wow, made the trip back very interesting. It kind of felt like you were climbing when you were riding downhill. We do this ride on an ongoing basis for our training rides (who knows what the hell were training for though) I'll introduce myself next time.
Make sure you introduce yourself next time!:D I see so many riders and wonder if they are online. On Saturday I saw a group of 6 maybe. 2 or 3 women with you, maybe that was you's!:p...I was alone on Saturday.
Mr. Beanz
11-03-07, 06:27 PM
Nov 3, Robert unexpectedly showed up at the parkinglot. Ran into to eachother along the trail. Kevin too who has BTW lost 30 lbs and riding stronger than before. I held a good pace to HB, picked up a couple riders along the way. 42 miles ride at a 17.65 average. Also ran into an old friend Mike. Haven't seen him for a couple of years. Dude has a new ti bike, a Merlin. He also has 3 steel Peggorettis. Says the steel is much better than the ti. I'll never know, too much dough fer me!:D
First pic is right before the group reforms after crossing the wooden bridge.
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l267/gulpxtreme/Nov3.jpg
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l267/gulpxtreme/Nov33.jpg
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l267/gulpxtreme/Nov32.jpg
Drew12
11-03-07, 09:04 PM
Too bad I had to work...
would have been nice to ride with ya'll
I did ride BB this morning before work, and Huntington Beach Bike path this evening.
mad_one52
11-03-07, 09:17 PM
Mr. Beanz, Gina & Kevin! I had a wonderful time riding with you today. I couldn't have asked for a nicer day to ride. Everyone was working hard, having a good time and looking good too. See ya'll on the path again soon.
Drew12 - Sorry you had to work. It would have been great to see you out there too. Maybe next time!
Mike - What a cool bike! I'm jealous. Looking good brother.
'Til then, Rob ;D
axelfox
11-04-07, 12:47 AM
I think I ran by some of you guys today. I was heading north, you coming south.
Mr. Beanz
11-04-07, 01:10 AM
I think I ran by some of you guys today. I was heading north, you coming south.
Right near the new apts by the firestation? I saw a couple on a tandem, I could swear the guy said,"Beanz!". Kind of low so I thought it was imagination at first.:o
axelfox
11-04-07, 09:43 AM
No somewhere in OC, I think around Santa Ana. Maybe I was just imagining it :D
OC Roadie
11-04-07, 02:13 PM
Hey Beanz,
I saw you and Gina this morning just south of the 405 and called out "Mr Beanz!". I had just finished helping out two damsels in distress, change a flat. When I stopped, they were pretty clueless, they had 4-6 tire levers on the wheel, but weren't close to getting it off. I changed it for them and got them on their way. BTW, any of you that can't fix your own flats, at least keep your bike clean, for those that help:p It felt good to help out, and made their morning.
Mr. Beanz
11-04-07, 05:54 PM
Hey cool OC, I figured that was you! I heard you, looked up and saw a fast looking dude then said to myself, "that's got to be OC!:D
Mr. Beanz
11-04-07, 06:04 PM
Nov 4th, Sunday. Nice ez ride. Gina was tired from Saturday so we slowed it down, but tried to look fast when OCRoadie rode by!:p Met the usuals at the beach stop. On the return, we ran into a gal named Chris. She was out there alone so we joined forces. Got to talking and sure enough the bikeforum subject arises. She seemed very interested in all aspects of cycling so I suggested that she join. I think she's ready for a forum ride!
Gina and Chris
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l267/gulpxtreme/GinaChris.jpg
Cold Gina
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l267/gulpxtreme/Nov4G.jpg
OC Roadie
11-04-07, 06:04 PM
Hey cool OC, I figured that was you! I heard you, looked up and saw a fast looking dude then said to myself, "that's got to be OC!:D
I see you guys almost every Sunday, but never get a word out in time. If I would've seen you closer to PCH, I would have turned around and posed with you at the bathrooms and headed back with you :D
Mr. Beanz
11-04-07, 06:09 PM
I see you guys almost every Sunday, but never get a word out in time. If I would've seen you closer to PCH, I would have turned around and posed with you at the bathrooms and headed back with you :D
I didn't know that, I'll have to keep my eyes open! And yes, we need more posers for the camera!:p
mad_one52
11-05-07, 08:57 PM
Hey Fred & Gina - Sorry I blew bye you guys as you were heading down to the beach. It was a little too cold for me and I needed to get back a little earlier than normal. Looks like everyone had a good ride despite the cold weather. I know I did. See you again next time.
Mr. Beanz
11-06-07, 10:46 AM
Hey Fred & Gina - Sorry I blew bye you guys as you were heading down to the beach. It was a little too cold for me and I needed to get back a little earlier than normal. Looks like everyone had a good ride despite the cold weather. I know I did. See you again next time.
No biggie! I saw your twuck in the lot when we arrived. Figured that you had started a bit earlier. It was even colder when we finished, darn time change. We spent a lot of time out there on Sunday. A visit with Lucas then the new girl. She started at Greeenriver and after chatting, was worried that she might not make it back by dark. We started late and were out her all day.:o
OC Roadie
11-06-07, 11:30 AM
I didn't know that, I'll have to keep my eyes open! And yes, we need more posers for the camera!:p
On Sunday's, the river trail is the last 6 miles of my 70-80 mile ride, and I'm usually running late :rolleyes: Normally, I'll drill it to the wood bridge and then sit up until Talbert, where I hop off. Next time I see you guys and I'm not trying to get home before curfew, I'll stop by to say wut up.
Mr. Beanz
11-06-07, 11:47 AM
On Sunday's, the river trail is the last 6 miles of my 70-80 mile ride, and I'm usually running late :rolleyes: Normally, I'll drill it to the wood bridge and then sit up until Talbert, where I hop off. Next time I see you guys and I'm not trying to get home before curfew, I'll stop by to say wut up.
Cool!:D
Mr. Beanz
11-11-07, 05:33 PM
Sunday 11-11
Wow did we ever luck out! 50% chance of rain but we took the bet. Not a drop from the sky. Dark, and cold at times but overall not bad. There were a few times of beautiful sunshine too. I figured no way was it going to rain on us today. Gina took advantage of the day to test her new windbreaker, she likedid it! Ran into Lucas along the way so we rode together to the coast.
For the first time we met OCroadie. I was really shocked, supernice friendly guy, AND much younger looking than I expected. Like always, I took advantage of the situation, took a pic for the thread!:D..Nice meeting you dude!
Gina on her rain bike (with new windbreaker:p) and Lucas
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l267/gulpxtreme/GinaL.jpg
Evoracer
11-11-07, 10:28 PM
I had planned hitting the SART today and maybe meeting up with you guys for the first time. Got a late start and decided to do some errands on the fixie. Some other time...
Agreed, the weather turned out good. My five mile errand run turned into thirty, just for the fun of it.
Mr. Beanz
11-11-07, 10:38 PM
I had planned hitting the SART today and maybe meeting up with you guys for the first time. Got a late start and decided to do some errands on the fixie. Some other time...
Agreed, the weather turned out good. My five mile errand run turned into thirty, just for the fun of it.
Yup, was a nice day. A bit cool but there were times that the sun shined thru!:D
jsigone
11-11-07, 10:54 PM
did you guys have the nasty head winds up there?? Some secs of out normal loop was just stupid.
Mr. Beanz
11-11-07, 10:58 PM
did you guys have the nasty head winds up there?? Some secs of out normal loop was just stupid.
Some sections had a nasty headwind. Couple of different times I was pushing pretty good but only doing 14-15. Had a tailwind on the return though!:D
OC Roadie
11-12-07, 09:15 AM
Hey Beanz,
It was great to finally meet you, Gina and Lucas. Yesterday was great riding weather, especially the tailwind on the way back:)
Couple o' things:
1. If you can't be fast, you might as well look fast :p(that's what's important)
2. I'm older than I look (don't be fooled by my teenage complexion)
See you out there next time...
Mr. Beanz
11-18-07, 05:17 PM
Nov 18, Sunday. Cold and breezy. Did the same 42 mile ride on the trail as yesterday. Better average and little harder work. Gina got a bit tired but continued to push after a little bit of recovery time.
Gina outsprinting Lucas across the finish line....ok, not really!:D
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l267/gulpxtreme/Nov18B.jpg
I washed my ears so why not get them in the pic?:p
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l267/gulpxtreme/Nov18A.jpg
octico
11-24-07, 09:44 PM
Hey Beanz, I have not see you all for a while. I have been doing running lately ...... and I HATE IT. I have not been on my bike for about 6 weeks :0 My friends have doing a bunch of knee destroying stuff. I hope you all are having fun on SART. I was going to go tomorrow, but my car's busted. I hope to see all my SART friends soon!
Garfield Cat
11-25-07, 07:06 AM
It was really windy on Saturday. This time it was a headwind going into the river. Nice and sunny but still a bit of cold air as you get to PCH.
Evoracer
11-25-07, 03:56 PM
Today: Headwind + FG = PAIN
TCR
11-25-07, 07:10 PM
So, uhh...like, what's the Santa Ana River Trail?
Drew12
11-25-07, 07:25 PM
So, uhh...like, what's the Santa Ana River Trail?
Beanz can probably explain it better, but...
It is a bike trail that follows the Santa Ana River ( a flood control chanel),
Goes from Huntington Beach to, I think at least green River in Corona.
Can ride for a long ways, and never cross a street!
TCR
11-25-07, 07:35 PM
Beanz can probably explain it better, but...
It is a bike trail that follows the Santa Ana River ( a flood control chanel),
Goes from Huntington Beach to, I think at least green River in Corona.
Can ride for a long ways, and never cross a street!
Can I like go swimming in the river?
UmneyDurak
11-25-07, 07:47 PM
Beanz can probably explain it better, but...
It is a bike trail that follows the Santa Ana River ( a flood control chanel),
Goes from Huntington Beach to, I think at least green River in Corona.
Can ride for a long ways, and never cross a street!
Huntington Beach? I know there is one near New Port Beach did you mean that one?
axelfox
11-25-07, 08:13 PM
Huntington Beach? I know there is one near New Port Beach did you mean that one?
That's different, and spills into Newport Back Bay.