Southern California - Mulholland Ride - Feb. 16th

I don't need to tell you to step off. LaG's mission statement already includes: "...and to put the beat down on creepy, snarky, goateed riders in vintage wool jerseys...."

All I'm going to say is that every time I passed you guys in the car, Jason was leading out... but suddenly, a camera is in sight, lo and behold:


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Another of Jason.


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Dood, it's all about the posing.

Dood, it's all about the posing.You actually look normal sized in all the photos. :D

These are definitely some great shots. Excellent photo-skills Vance! Those uphill speeds seems grueling. You guys must have felt like a million bucks after the ascent.

Big John and Valleygirl:


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Thomson peering out at the creepy guy with the camera. Not sure the two on the left?


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Laura.


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You actually look normal sized in all the photos. :D

I'm ducking all the way over here in Sherman Oaks. :eek:

VB and Hollywould (?). Bob, you changed your orange bar tape! That was your calling card... I could spot you from miles away with that orange. New tape looks nice, though.


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Endo, and... not sure?


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Yeah several people have commented on my change of tape but the only orange I can find is the foam stuff and I got tired of trying to keep it clean. The Fizik tape is great but they don't make orange. Does anyone know of a non foam orange?

Three riders I don't know, any help?


Jim
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Ruben
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they're friends through work, showed up together.

Endo ans Illy (freak on wheels) im easy to forget

well thats.....flattering. :rolleyes: I think that was the initial climb out of the parking lot in Calabasas, judging by the look on my face.


Hollywould (!)


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Hawt Kit! :beer:

Vance, these are some high quality shoots. You raised the bar of BF.
What happend today (Sunday) you was in the front for a while and then I didn't see you any more?! I am happy to know that your are OK & Posting because I asked arround if anyone saw you.
With this level of clearity and colors, we may need you as a mandatory photographer on ride that are too easy for you...

Awesome shots, Vance! :beer:

All I'm going to say is that every time I passed you guys in the car, Jason was leading out... but suddenly, a camera is in sight, lo and behold:


http://www.smugmug.com/photos/255173043_F26Ch-L.jpg

Another of Jason.


http://www.smugmug.com/photos/255172196_RXK85-L.jpg

I was chasing Happytime around. Sometimes a bit time-shifted, much as one might record a TV show, but yeah, just chasing Happytime around. Who wouldn't chase a Cutie Roadie around?

Big John and Valleygirl:


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Vance, all shots fantastic, but this one I love. There's the Valleygirl shot I was trying for. She and Laura inspire me with how strong they are up them hills.

well thats.....flattering. :rolleyes: I think that was the initial climb out of the parking lot in Calabasas, judging by the look on my face.

You look good to me. ;) So does Bob. I like the new bar tape!

Thanks Joel, great ride.

Anybody have an official elevation gain total for the ride?

My garmin measured it at 9300 both times, this week and last (so the Garmin's consistent, at least).

Anybody have an official elevation gain total for the ride?Steve, Stan , Laura, and I took Mulholland back instead of Mureau and got 9600

Is that why I've been on my couch all day today?

Anybody have an official elevation gain total for the ride?mine says 9275

Last one (was waiting for permission :) ). The delightful Valleygirl:


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Thanks Joel, great ride.Glad to see you (for as brief a time as I did)!

Last one (was waiting for permission :) ). The delightful Valleygirl:


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