Southern California - Baldy Lite (11/24) -Not to be confused with Baldy Challenge

How long does it usually take ya'llz to get from encanto park to the bottom of the lifts? Or at least to Baldy Village?

Well, I don't know about "ya'llz" and his/her speed...:rolleyes:...but it's going to take me awhile. A long while.

How's that? :p

Me too!

Me too!

Are you "ya'llz?" :p

Well, I don't know about "ya'llz" and his/her speed...:rolleyes:...but it's going to take me awhile. A long while.

How's that? :p

Not specific enough. :lol:

Less than 4 hours one way?

Not specific enough. :lol:

Less than 4 hours one way?Just come with us and you'll find out. :D

Not specific enough. :lol:

Less than 4 hours one way?

Well, hmmm... normally, it would take me about 2 to get up it but right now I have zero desire to climb (all the more reason to do it). So, I'd say at least 3 hours up it and about an hour and a half down it. Oh, and a couple of hours at the lodge posing with Roadfix. :D

Oh, and a couple of hours at the lodge posing with Roadfix. :DNow, there's a true roadie...:beer:

Now, there's a true roadie...:beer:

I want to be a true poser, though! :( I'll leave the "roadie" stuff to the rest of these people. :p

Well, hmmm... normally, it would take me about 2 to get up it but right now I have zero desire to climb (all the more reason to do it). So, I'd say at least 3 hours up it and about an hour and a half down it. Oh, and a couple of hours at the lodge posing with Roadfix. :D

Yikes..if it takes you 3...then I am at 4hrs...
I am hoping my back holds up for this..:(

Yikes..if it takes you 3...then I am at 4hrs...
I am hoping my back holds up for this..:(

You silly-nilly :rolleyes: I'm going to be climbing slllllllllllooooooooooooooowwwwwwwwwwllllllllllyyyyy. You'll pass me and taunt me. :D

Just come with us and you'll find out. :D

Alas, i can't make it, at least not in the morning before noon... :(

[and it'd be pointless to set up a SAG stop after everybody's already heading back down the mountain] :lol: :(

You silly-nilly :rolleyes: I'm going to be climbing slllllllllllooooooooooooooowwwwwwwwwwllllllllllyyyyy. You'll pass me and taunt me. :D

oh pulease.....not even...:o

I just checked the weather for Saturday. For those who have never done this you need to understand the weather changes. LAYER UP because that ride down is cold!
Glendora-Saturday = Sunny & High 69
Mount Baldy-Saturday = Sunny & High 53

I did borrow his red Fulcrum Zeros once and rode around a parking lot.

It's conceivable I've put more miles on that wheelset than he has!

Did we ever see him ride at the MB Grand Prix? I know we don't have any photographic evidence of it!

I just checked the weather for Saturday. For those who have never done this you need to understand the weather changes. LAYER UP because that ride down is cold!
Glendora-Saturday = Sunny & High 69
Mount Baldy-Saturday = Sunny & High 53

Just to let you know I did the East Fork/GMR loop yesterday and it was probably 20-30 degrees WARMER than it was down in Azusa or Glendora.

Not specific enough. :lol:

Less than 4 hours one way?


3 years ago (and 30 lbs) it took me 2:05 gate to gate. Now about 4 hours!:D...maybe 2:20 if I push hard.

Is that the upper gate to the lower gate??

Thank you all for sharing the info and previous posting/pictures.
I guess I'm in too. If that is ok with the rest of the BFers. Just need make sure I get some warmer gears b4 the ride.

Mr. Beanz: Will you and/or your wife be joining on this ride? Sally (my wife) is tempted and re-think abt it.

cheers.



I just checked the weather for Saturday. For those who have never done this you need to understand the weather changes. LAYER UP because that ride down is cold!
Glendora-Saturday = Sunny & High 69
Mount Baldy-Saturday = Sunny & High 53

Is that the upper gate to the lower gate??

Glendora gate to the gate on Mt Baldy Rd.. I met some Velocity racers up there a couple of years ago that claimed 1:20.

Thank you all for sharing the info and previous posting/pictures.
I guess I'm in too. If that is ok with the rest of the BFers. Just need make sure I get some warmer gears b4 the ride.

Mr. Beanz: Will you and/or your wife be joining on this ride? Sally (my wife) is tempted and re-think abt it.

cheers.


Gina says "NOPE"!:D.....She's not a happy camper when it comes to climbing. I tried to talk her into it but she says no. I usally quit asking after she hits me!:P

Who could blame her? I think it has something to do with the chain you make her pull you up the hill with.

Gina says "NOPE"!:D.....She's not a happy camper when it comes to climbing. I tried to talk her into it but she says no. I usally quit asking after she hits me!:P

Although Sally have never met Gina [for that matter...neither have we:)] but I've shown her your postings and accomplishments. I got Sally into cycling because indirectly through you guys motivation.
If Gina change her mind, please do let me know...perhaps, Sally will change her as well.

Oh, btw, beanz I take it that you will be joining this ride...at least??? if not w/ Gina

Who could blame her? I think it has something to do with the chain you make her pull you up the hill with.


Somebody's got carry my coffee and donuts!:D

So we'll see you there, and your bringing coffee & donuts. Outstanding.:D

Although Sally have never met Gina [for that matter...neither have we:)] but I've shown her your postings and accomplishments. I got Sally into cycling because indirectly through you guys motivation.
If Gina change her mind, please do let me know...perhaps, Sally will change her as well.

Oh, btw, beanz I take it that you will be joining this ride...at least??? if not w/ Gina


Dude, BROTHER HAVE YOU GOT A WAY WITH WORDS!!!!!!!!!:eek:....Gina says she'll go but starting form the bottom of GMR Boulder Springs and Glendor Mtn Road right off of Sierra Madre. Says she'll try. She tried before but didn't make the entire 21 mile climb. But it was a hundred degree day. She doesn't do well in the heat. I hope she can make it this time. Id she doesn't we'll turn back if she struiggles too much!:D

She has done the first 8 mile climb (steeper section) twice. But we were the last one's up on the forum ride.:o

Think you can talk her into that carbon fiber roadie I've been wanting?:D

But if it rains we're out! No riskies for us!:D

Due to time constrants for me, I'm going to bail doing the 100 by 10k day and join you all. I have to be back home by 5 for a church function, so off the mountain by 3 the latest will get me home.

Dude, BROTHER HAVE YOU GOT A WAY WITH WORDS!!!!!!!!!:eek:....Gina says she'll go but starting form the bottom of GMR Boulder Springs and Glendor Mtn Road right off of Sierra Madre. Says she'll try. She tried before but didn't make the entire 21 mile climb. But it was a hundred degree day. She doesn't do well in the heat. I hope she can make it this time. Id she doesn't we'll turn back if she struiggles too much!:D

She has done the first 8 mile climb (steeper section) twice. But we were the last one's up on the forum ride.:o

Think you can talk her into that carbon fiber roadie I've been wanting?:D

Making sure Weekend Dude sees the post!:D

Beanz
got the message and I will past the message to Sally
cool.

as of right now i am in!

Herb......can you possibly update the ride info on page 1 for potential new riders interested in doing this ride?

Yup, George is pimping over at RBR! :p

Herb......can you possibly update the ride info on page 1 for potential new riders interested in doing this ride?

Done..am I missing anything?

Umm, sign me up, I think.

Yup, George is pimping over at RBR! :pIt's my job every morning as I lurk through other bike sites...:D

Umm, sign me up, I think.

you can do this one:D

Done..am I missing anything?Thanks Herb! I told them to post (and join BF, of course :D) here if they had any other specific questions. :)

Hey Herb -- I put in my OP for the Baldy Challenge that the alternative route is now officially the Baldy Lite ride. I notice that your list of participants in this thread is not the same as those I have listed for the alternative route in my (Baldy Challenge) thread. I'll PM the people in my thread and then tell them to sign up for Baldy Lite if they haven't already. Sound ok?

Put me down as a maybe, I haven't decided, yet, but if I do I'll ride from home.

Hey herbie and Matt, I wish I could make this ride....just can't get back to Vegas in time for my dinner plans :(
But everyone have fun...be safe and stay warm.

Hey herbie and Matt, I wish I could make this ride....just can't get back to Vegas in time for my dinner plans :(
But everyone have fun...be safe and stay warm.

No prob Asia...we'll see you soon enough I am sure!

No prob Asia...we'll see you soon enough I am sure!

Yeah if you stop whining about Stagecoach and suck it up and just come :p

Yeah if you stop whining about Stagecoach and suck it up and just come :p

I am...IN APRIL

I am...IN APRIL


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:mad::mad::p

You should do April....should be better weather!

Just to let you know I did the East Fork/GMR loop yesterday and it was probably 20-30 degrees WARMER than it was down in Azusa or Glendora.

To help those who have never done a ride with such changes in weather tell us what clothes you used and how you layered. For example: You put on your see-through riding shorts and stuffed a couple of arm warmers in the front and then what? Where did you put the banana? Whose skull cap are you using

To help those who have never done a ride with such changes in weather tell us what clothes you used and how you layered. For example: You put on your see-through riding shorts and stuffed a couple of arm warmers in the front and then what? Where did you put the banana? Whose skull cap are you using

I just ride naked in a trench coat and unbutton as necessary. it has plenty of pockets for bananas.

When I rode up there Sunday I thought it would be cold since it was cold at home (Pasadena), but I ended up just riding with a baselayer, jersey, and bibs and carried a vest. I thought I would be cold, but as soon as I rounded the first bend on Hwy 39 and the temperature jumped I realized I got lucky for once.

Usually, I'd just freeze. ;)

I may ride out your way tonight...

I just ride naked in a trench coat and unbutton as necessary.



Note to self: Never do a saddle swap with John.

Note to self: Never do a saddle swap with John.

why? I wrap it in plastic wrap before each ride?

Why am I asking you if I wrap it?