Southern California - Any Presidents' Day (2/18/08) rides?

Does anyone have any rides or want to go on a long (50-75 mile) ride next Monday in the Pasadena/SGV area?

Thanks in advance.

TJ

Maybe... Can I dress like Lincoln?

I'll be "riding" my car to work like every other Monday.

I may ride up the crest that day...

I think that I will be riding my couch that day after doing the Butterfield staff ride on Sunday...

jpconrad, if you ride up Angeles Crest, can I ride with you?

I'm up for a ride. Keep me posted.

jpconrad, if you ride up Angeles Crest, can I ride with you?

Sure.

How cold is it up there and how high do you plan on riding?

Also, slightly related, does anybody know where the snow starts? Pending the diagnosis of a possible sinus infection, we might be talking the dog to play in the snow this Saturday but I want to know where to drive to locally.

How cold is it up there and how high do you plan on riding?

Also, slightly related, does anybody know where the snow starts? Pending the diagnosis of a possible sinus infection, we might be talking the dog to play in the snow this Saturday but I want to know where to drive to locally.

My wife would like to go up to the snow this Saturday as well. Maybe a chance to introduce our wives? Get yours more into cycling stuff? Maybe? We'll probably be going up to Pine Mountain Club or Frazier Park area (we lived there for a year once).

That would be cool. It's pending her working situation. She has to go to an install on Saturday, but she's not sure what time. So if it's in the evening, we're going to the snow in the morning. If it's in the morning, we'll have a nice dinner for date night. The time she's working is the time I'll be riding (easy spin since the race is the next day) so you could join me then too if you want. I'll keep you posted... also pending this sinus issue, of course. I'm at home drinking gatorade with a doc appointment this afternoon. I don't intend on letting this ruin Sunday's race!

How cold is it up there and how high do you plan on riding?

Also, slightly related, does anybody know where the snow starts? Pending the diagnosis of a possible sinus infection, we might be talking the dog to play in the snow this Saturday but I want to know where to drive to locally.

I don't know how cold it is, but I would like to ride up until Newcombs at least.

Sounds fun. Is that past Upper Big T? That's as far up as I've ridden before (then down Big T)

I'll be doing a nice coastal ride from Oside up north til Pico Ave and back. About 50 some miles.

Sounds fun. Is that past Upper Big T? That's as far up as I've ridden before (then down Big T)

Yeah, it's 8 or 9 miles past it.

its not too bad.Going up to Newcombs should be nice as its in the sun up there.
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u40/dolophonic/th_MOV00317.jpg (http://s164.photobucket.com/albums/u40/dolophonic/?action=view&current=MOV00317.flv)

^^That looks like the climb to Mt. Wilson

I'll be doing a nice coastal ride from Oside up north til Pico Ave and back. About 50 some miles.

oh yeah - forgot to reply to your post.

yes.

^^That looks like the climb to Mt. Wilson

Are you coming?

Are you coming?

I wish, that's one of my favorite places to ride too bad it's an hour away and I'm riding a double century on Sunday.

I wish, that's one of my favorite places to ride too bad it's an hour away and I'm riding a double century on Sunday.

Why would you want to do that? ;)

Why would you want to do that? ;)

Crazy I guess:o

oh yeah - forgot to reply to your post.

yes.
Kermit will be there too.

Do you want to post where to meet up Monday morning?

I'd be up for an AC ride, as well.

Do you want to post where to meet up Monday morning?


I'm on the East side of Pasadena and I'll be riding from home, what locations work for you?

I'm 1 1/2 miles East of the Rose Bowl, near Woodbury and Glenrose.

The Shell Station at AC and Foothill is a good place to meet. What time?

I'm 1 1/2 miles East of the Rose Bowl, near Woodbury and Glenrose.
If I end up coming (depends on if I kick this cold or not) I'll be riding up Woodbury from Lake to get there.

I'm 1 1/2 miles East of the Rose Bowl, near Woodbury and Glenrose.

Dammn... you live right round the corner from me !

The Shell Station at AC and Foothill is a good place to meet. What time?

8:30?

8:30? or 9:00. If I start in Glendale I make it up to Foothill about 8:45ish. I could start a little earlier I guess

or 9:00. If I start in Glendale I make it up to Foothill about 8:45ish. I could start a little earlier I guess


9's fine with me!

9's fine with me! As it stands now, ok.99%

OK, 9 am @ the Shell Station.

One question-- full or half-fingered gloves?

Bob, what's the weather been like up there lately?

If it's like today, low 50s probably...

http://weather.noaa.gov/weather/current/KMWS.html

Bob, what's the weather been like up there lately? It looks pretty good for Monday, a high of almost 60 at 5000ft with mostly sunny skies. I'm planning on going probably to Red Box. Stan is coming with so we will see you at 9am at the Shell Station. http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/forecast/MapClick.php?site=LOX&llon=-118.991247&rlon=-117.538747&tlat=35.199584&blat=33.749584&smap=1&mp=0&map.x=158&map.y=161

I'm out. My wife has the day off too so I'm going to enjoy it with her. Take pics so I can live vicariously!

Hey, what sort of a route will this be? Just up AC & back down? Distance? Elevation gain?

Hey, what sort of a route will this be? Just up AC & back down? Distance? Elevation gain? From where we are starting in Glendale [Glenoaks just east of Brand] at 8am it's 50 ish to Red Box and back with 4k+ I guess.

52 miles for me if I'm just going to Redbox.

Hopefully I'll see you guys up there. I will probably start at Shell station around 8:45-9:00. Get a good ride in tomorrow before the rain comes this week!

So whats the pace supposed to be like? Im debating coming part way up at least.

So whats the pace supposed to be like? Im debating coming part way up at least.

Come give me a preview of your Baker-DV legs. :)

So whats the pace supposed to be like? Im debating coming part way up at least.


As fast as you want it to be, I suppose... ;)

After seeing the bleak outlook for this weeks weather I decided to ride into work today. At least I can get 60 miles in today if the rest of the week sucks !

That was fun, it was nice meeting everyone. I'll forget all of your names, however, I really suck with them. :(

- John

That was fun, it was nice meeting everyone. I'll forget all of your names, however, I really suck with them. :(


I'm Vance. :)

Angeles Crest Highway was very nice. I didn't take too much time going up to look around, but what little I did I certainly enjoyed. I'll be going back again as I continue to get ready for the KOM. I would imagine this will be good training for doing the Onyx Summit climb.

Here's VanceMac...just about last time I saw him today ;)
http://gallery.mac.com/mkadam68/100103/IMG_0115/web.jpg

Merckx89...this was his recovery ride from yesterday's race(s).
http://gallery.mac.com/mkadam68/100103/IMG_0116/web.jpg

For the first 4-5 miles, I set the pace up to Clear Creek, with Dave & TJ following. I then thought that perhaps I was being selfish, so I let them take over :p
http://gallery.mac.com/mkadam68/100103/IMG_0119/web.jpg

This would be jpConrad, merckx89, VanceMac and Dave, patiently waiting for me at Clear Creek station.
http://gallery.mac.com/mkadam68/100103/IMG_0122/web.jpg