Is there still room? I need to do a century that weekend and it sounds better than the one I was mapping out. I was going to ride from Bakersfield to Santa Margarita on Hwy. 58, there is nothing out there.:eek:

Is there still room? I need to do a century that weekend and it sounds better than the one I was mapping out. I was going to ride from Bakersfield to Santa Margarita on Hwy. 58, there is nothing out there.:eek:

Of course, Dante! :)

With 21 riders and counting, what are the chances of another train debacle like the one on the last Burrito century? Weren't previous TDSBs smaller than this one?

the others were smaller..... i suppose since the two departures are fairly close together we could be "split" between the two if it were a problem.......last time they literally loaded all the bikes into a cargo train though, so no problem there!

I don't foresee a problem. OTOH, don't ever ask me for stock advice. :D

everythings gonna be great......
everythings gonna be great......
everythings gonna be great......
everythings gonna be great......
everythings gonna be great......
everythings gonna be great......

With 21 riders and counting, what are the chances of another train debacle like the one on the last Burrito century? Weren't previous TDSBs smaller than this one?

Well, we have to get there before sundown, which means, by 5:15ishpm. If need be, one group can head back on the 6:17pm train and another group can head back on the 6:58pm train. My hope is that we will all get on the 6:17pm. But again, people need to be aware and plan accordingly - INCLUDING THE NOTION THAT YOU MAY BE SPENDING THE NIGHT IN A HOTEL IN SANTA BARBARA. No, I am not offering any services, in case some wiseguy wants to crack a joke. :rolleyes::p

What happens in Santa Barbara, Stays in Santa Barbara!!

OH, and to reiterate - if any of you who have not ridden this before and signed up are not comfortable with any aspect of this ride:

-NO SAG
-SELF supported
-May have to come back in Carpenteria
-May have to spend the night in Santa Barbara
-route can be tinkered with and there is lots of climbing - this is not an easy century
-the bikes will be stored where the train conductor says we can store them, which makes some folks nervous
-$19 train fare
-Possibly no dinner, except snacks and beer on the train

Then, do NOT, I repeat, do NOT join and then whine, *****, moan and groan about the day's events. Those who have ridden this are well aware of all factors, yet they come back because it's a great group and great route (one that was created by several of the wonderful men on here for me. I take no credit. Nor do I take credit for the company that shows. Those manly men are the entertainment!)

You pretty much have to look at this ride as if YOU are heading out your door and riding up to SB. I nor anyone else has any control over the rest of it. :)

Then, do NOT, I repeat, do NOT join and then whine, *****, moan and groan about the day's events. Those who have ridden this are well aware of all factors, yet they come back because it's a great group and great route (one that was created by several of the wonderful men on here for me. I take no credit. Nor do I take credit for the company that shows. Those manly men are the entertainment!)

I thought the whining was the entertainment.

I thought the whining was the entertainment.

I didn't want to say anything to you on the last ride, but...um...no. Your whining really isn't the shnizzle.:rolleyes: :p

I thought the whining was the entertainment.That rule is for others. M.E. is setting up her monopoly. :D

That rule is for others. M.E. is setting up her monopoly. :D

:eek: :mad:

You can't come now.

If you can’t whine, ***** and complain what is the use of riding?

One of these days I'll be able to join you guys, but not this time. That is the day of our club's race...

If you can’t whine, ***** and complain what is the use of riding?

Beer on the train.

OH, and to reiterate - if any of you who have not ridden this before and signed up are not comfortable with any aspect of this ride:

-NO SAG
-SELF supported
-May have to come back in Carpenteria
-May have to spend the night in Santa Barbara
-route can be tinkered with and there is lots of climbing - this is not an easy century
-the bikes will be stored where the train conductor says we can store them, which makes some folks nervous
-$19 train fare
-Possibly no dinner, except snacks and beer on the train

Then, do NOT, I repeat, do NOT join and then whine, *****, moan and groan about the day's events. Those who have ridden this are well aware of all factors, yet they come back because it's a great group and great route (one that was created by several of the wonderful men on here for me. I take no credit. Nor do I take credit for the company that shows. Those manly men are the entertainment!)

You pretty much have to look at this ride as if YOU are heading out your door and riding up to SB. I nor anyone else has any control over the rest of it. :)


You forgot boils, frogs, locusts and tsunamis.

You forgot boils, frogs, locusts and tsunamis.

why frogs?

why frogs?

Clearly you're not up on your biblical plagues. I just threw in tsunamis for fun.

Beer on the train.

Good Point!!!!:beer:

Beer on the train ... that's the whole motivation for the ride. I'm driving down, 370 miles worth, just to ride 100 miles, to have beer on the train with ME ... :D

Beer on the train ... that's the whole motivation for the ride. I'm driving down, 370 miles worth, just to ride 100 miles, to have beer on the train with ME ... :D

Now that's what you call dedication!:rolleyes:

Beer on the train ... that's the whole motivation for the ride. I'm driving down, 370 miles worth, just to ride 100 miles, to have beer on the train with ME ... :D

That's a lot of pressure, Ron. I may make you have a beer with George on the train. He's far better beer company. I just drool and laugh and spit. :p

Dang! I can't find that beer/mary/ovoleg/train photo!

Dang! I can't find that beer/mary/ovoleg/train photo!

Was I molesting or mothering Ovo? Poor thing. I so like that sweet young man. Ovo, you'd better be coming!

Dang! I can't find that beer/mary/ovoleg/train photo!

I dont' think there was one taken, but I remember ME strangling Joel.

I dont' think there was one taken, but I remember ME strangling Joel.

I've got that one. I keep it in a safe deposit box along with a note for investigators in case of any mysterious circumstances surrounding my death.

I've got that one. I keep it in a safe deposit box along with a note for investigators in case of any mysterious circumstances surrounding my death.

That's preposterous. When I accidentally shove you under a moving Amtrak freight car, it will not be intentional. It will also be no fault of mine that while you are flailing and trying to fight me, I lose my stranglehold and you fall beneath the wheels. And, last but not least, the fact that I kick you repeatedly on the head to ensure you are fully smashed is nothing I should be held accountable for. Kicking someone repeatedly in the head is a natural reaction in these types of traumatic circumstances.

I'm out, this rapes my bodybuilding schedule in half with way too much cardio

That's preposterous. When I accidentally shove you under a moving Amtrak freight car, it will not be intentional. It will also be no fault of mine that while you are flailing and trying to fight me, I lose my stranglehold and you fall beneath the wheels. And, last but not least, the fact that I kick you repeatedly on the head to ensure you are fully smashed is nothing I should be held accountable for. Kicking someone repeatedly in the head is a natural reaction in these types of traumatic circumstances.

:roflmao:

I'm out, this rapes my bodybuilding schedule in half with way too much cardio

Well, we wouldn't want you raped.

I'm out, this rapes my bodybuilding schedule in half with way too much cardio

Trying to emulate this guy?
http://www.adnotam.se/blog/wp-images/ivan.jpg

Can I start whining now? I have to be there at what time in the morning…..6:30am and ready to go? Are we going to have to climb any hills? Do we have a tailwind all day? Will you pedal my bike for me ME?

The Amtrak back to Van Nuys, which train do I buy my ticket for….I know you’re going to tell me the Sunday morning train….a week later!

Can I start whining now? I have to be there at what time in the morning…..6:30am and ready to go? Are we going to have to climb any hills? Do we have a tailwind all day? Will you pedal my bike for me ME?

The Amtrak back to Van Nuys, which train do I buy my ticket for….I know you’re going to tell me the Sunday morning train….a week later!

You can ride with Joel.

True, I've become immune to whining after riding with m.e.

You can ride with Joel.

I don’t want to ride with Joel, he’s a whiner. I’ll try to be good, can I ride with you? I’ll vouch that Joel tripped and fell under the train. I might even buy you a beer. :D

True, I've become immune to whining after riding with m.e.

I have to whine when you sing off key really loud, Joel. It's the only way to keep the dogs from howling.

I don’t want to ride with Joel, he’s a whiner. I’ll try to be good, can I ride with you? I’ll vouch that Joel tripped and fell under the train. I might even buy you a beer. :D

Honey, you won't be riding with me, you'll be riding in front of me and I'll be drafting off you and Joel.:D

Honey, you won't be riding with me, you'll be riding in front of me and I'll be drafting off you and Joel.:D

Are you saying I have a rather large posterior and it is easy to draft behind me?

Are you saying I have a rather large posterior and it is easy to draft behind me?

You and Joel both have large posteriors...perfect for drafting off of. :D

You and Joel both have large posteriors...perfect for drafting off of. :D

I love being famous for something! :D

ya that guy up there is my model...what a true Ruski should look like

You and Joel both have large posteriors...perfect for drafting off of. :D

Are you calling me fat?

ya that guy up there is my model...what a true Ruski should look like

So the ideal Russian is... Swedish?

Are you calling me fat?

No, I was complimenting your broad shoulders and impressive calves.

But now I am calling you fat.

So the ideal Russian is... Swedish?

with a MS in chemical engineering

m.e. seems like a great route! Anything that goes up and over both balcom and casitas, I'm game for. Is the section through the San Fernando Valley sketchy with all of the vehicular activity?

I say this ride is much easier than that Charity Ride.

There are only like 2 climbs. Santa Susana is an easy climb, I usually middle ring that thing the whole way and can pretty much hammer most of that climb(its short).

Balcom is so short you wont even know it when you see it.

The only real climb is Ojai, its pretty lengthy. Casitas is quick up and down.

This is a relatively intermediate century imo. Just dont be a noob and try to conserve energy or something, its nice scenery too!!

I say this ride is much easier than that Charity Ride.

There are only like 2 climbs. Santa Susana is an easy climb, I usually middle ring that thing the whole way and can pretty much hammer most of that climb(its short).

Balcom is so short you wont even know it when you see it.

The only real climb is Ojai, its pretty lengthy. Casitas is quick up and down.

This is a relatively intermediate century imo. Just dont be a noob and try to conserve energy or something, its nice scenery too!!

"middle ring" uh???? oh thats right you have a sissy bike..

m.e. seems like a great route! Anything that goes up and over both balcom and casitas, I'm game for. Is the section through the San Fernando Valley sketchy with all of the vehicular activity?

No, actually. There is definitely traffic but nothing too daunting that I recall. The only time I ever had an issue with the traffic was on that road that leads to Grimes Canyon. That crap was scary!