Southern California - Beware of Palos Verdes Drive West-Road pavement

Just want to let the S.B. riders know that there is contruction on Palos Verdes Drive W
Apparently they are are doing the pavement starting from Paseo Lunado.
Man, it was not a good day for me. I got tar stuck to my tires for two blocks before I decided to turn back.
I can't seem to see the end of the contruction. It might be a long stretch before the road is clear.

So if anyone plans to ride to PV on this wkend, perhaps you might want to take a detour.

Thanks - I hope it’s dry by Saturday for the Donut Ride.

Cross Practice!

Thanks Gary! I'm supposed to stay off my bike for a while, but I may try to sneak in a light spin this weekend if the weather is nice. (Shhh.... don't tell Dr. Dan!)

Thanks Gary! I'm supposed to stay off my bike for a while, but I may try to sneak in a light spin this weekend if the weather is nice. (Shhh.... don't tell Dr. Dan!)

Joy,
Are you preparing for a Tri-Race? I was riding along w/ a group of SBW riders and they mentioned something about race coming up.
If so, good luck to you.
regards,
G

Thanks Gary! I'm supposed to stay off my bike for a while, but I may try to sneak in a light spin this weekend if the weather is nice. (Shhh.... don't tell Dr. Dan!)

I'm not a real doctor, I just play one on television.

pv drive west is still bad but its also all junked up going UP hawthorne from golden cove. i was going to ride there today but decided against it due to the crud on the road and the high number of big trucks

speaking of PV.. i know there are some threads on this.. but what weekly weekend rides do BFers do? i was thinking of doing something sat or sunday... if any bfers can inform me that would be cool

I got dropped on the Donut ride once... (caught up at the top of marymount).

There's also the doctor's ride on Sunday (??)

Check out the Southbay wheelmen's website. They have some open rides in pv.

The Donut Ride is very popular, but I can't keep up with that hammerfest.

Here is one of my training routes (http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Longer-Harder-PV-Loop). Bikely's elevation isn't completely accurate, but it gives you a ballpark idea. The second and third climbs will give you some tasty 13-20% portions.


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Joy,
Are you preparing for a Tri-Race? I was riding along w/ a group of SBW riders and they mentioned something about race coming up.
If so, good luck to you.
regards,
G

Nope, no races for me in the near future, Gary, but thanks. :) There is a cyclocross race next Sunday in Torrance, not sure what else they could be talking about locally.

speaking of PV.. i know there are some threads on this.. but what weekly weekend rides do BFers do? i was thinking of doing something sat or sunday... if any bfers can inform me that would be cool

You can also check out the Beach City Cycling Club.
They have both Sat and Sun rides. I never got the opportunity to ride on Sat. with them but their Sun. ride is more like a recovery ride. Very relax and only goes about 25mi.
However, I dont think they have the Sun. ride this wk b/c Jim (the organizer) is on vacation.

Hey, I'm feel this Sun. If any local BRer interested in riding together. My route is pretty similar to HappyTime except not as "gun-oh" on the pace and the duration.:)