** EDIT: Date Changed to MONDAY 5/26 (Memorial Day) **
Ruth and I want one more climbing ride before Sequoia (in 2 weeks).
So... We are going to ride the tandem up Mt. Hamilton (not via Quimby this time around.... Sorry Ramon ;) )
I don't think I am going to go over and do the back side at all... Just to the top and back. However, others can ride over the top to the bridge and back, etc...
Any takers?
The new crankset I got is known to need re-tightening after the first few miles. So I will be checking that probably after the 1st and 2nd mini descents on the way up, and at the top. Have to make sure this stuff is all in order for Sequoia. :thumb:
Start time 10:15 at the School we always start at.
We will taking caltrain down from San Mateo, arrives in SJ at 9:36. We will ride the 6 miles to the school from the train station, so figure 30 mins for that.
If others want start more like 9:15 or 9:30, we could drive, but prefer to drive as little as possible.
We should not start before 9 AM, because (1) I wont be there on-time and (2) The last wave for the Hamilton Challenge takes off at 8:55 am.
LIST (thus far)
1) Marco & Ruth (tandem)
2) Ramon (Fuso)
3) Pete
4) Tim
5) Henry
6) Damnpoor
7) Reidconti
8) Alex (maybe)
9) Doug (maybe)
10) Jonathan B (maybe)
11) t4mv (maybe)
12) Ty.S + wife (maybe)
13) angliru05
14) bigbossman
...
Bostic
05-19-08, 11:19 AM
9am PST or MTZ (Marco time zone.. ;) ) I should be around. Might be a good time to try it on the fixed gear.
uspspro
05-19-08, 11:22 AM
9am PST or MTZ (Marco time zone.. ;) ) I should be around. Might be a good time to try it on the fixed gear.
PDT get it right :rolleyes:
Maybe I am on on PST so when it's 9 on my time, it's 10 for everyone else. ;)
Pizza Man
05-19-08, 11:26 AM
I'll be there, but doing the race that starts in San Jose and finishes near Livermore.
(Race starts at 8AM in waves 10 minutes apart - I go at 8:10 with the 35+)
I rode the climb on Saturday at around noon over the top down to Isabel Creek and back. I think it was close to 100 degrees at Isabel Creek, but much cooler at the top (and thankfully there was water available). It was the first time I ever climbed the back side and it was pretty steep.
I'm really looking forward to the race on Sunday.
uspspro
05-19-08, 11:33 AM
OH Damn!!! I forgot about the Hamilton Classic. I actually wanted to do it... But Cat 5 was full.
I'm going to try an start at around 9:30 so Ruth and I don't humiliate any unsuspecting M40+ 1/2/3 (8:55 start time) with our tandem :p
OK... back to reality :D
Good luck to all the racers!
taxi777
05-19-08, 12:00 PM
Put me on the maybe/edge of the fence list
Pete
SesameCrunch
05-19-08, 12:13 PM
Would love to ride up Mt. Tam again, but can't make it on Sunday. Gotta birthday ride with some friends.
uspspro
05-19-08, 12:15 PM
Put me on the maybe/edge of the fence list
Pete
Oh.... That means you're in ;)
BlastRadius
05-19-08, 12:29 PM
:( Sundays are hard for me.
uspspro
05-19-08, 12:53 PM
Can switch to Monday (Memorial Day, if it suits more participants....)
Actually, that might be good, since Ruth and I are thinking of going out to downtown on Saturday night.
BottleRocket
05-19-08, 01:02 PM
I think I'm in. Never done Hamilton before so this'll be a good chance. Sun. or Mon. both work. If Sunday I'll be on the 9:36 Caltrain also.
johnny99
05-19-08, 02:12 PM
fyi - tandems are not allowed on Caltrain.
uspspro
05-19-08, 02:17 PM
fyi - tandems are not allowed on Caltrain.
I am aware of this, since I take it everyday for work. However, I think it will be OK on the weekend, since the demand for bike space is next to nothing. Especially in the SB direction.
If we get denied, I will just ride back to my house, and take the tandem in the car. :(
I am 99% sure, I won't get any crap.
If I get denied NB travel, I will just ride home.
BlastRadius
05-19-08, 02:23 PM
Wasn't Memorial Day last year the first time we had a NorCal Group ride?
uspspro
05-19-08, 03:02 PM
Wasn't Memorial Day last year the first time we had a NorCal Group ride?
So can you do Monday?
Anyone else rather do Monday?
Trader Joe
05-19-08, 03:08 PM
How difficult is the ride?
johnny99
05-19-08, 03:14 PM
fyi - there is a slow paced Western Wheelers club ride going up Mt. Hamilton on Memorial Day. They welcome guests, but you will be asked to sign a liability release. See the Western Wheeler's web site for their ride schedule: www.westernwheelers.org
Mt. Hamilton is a very long climb, but never steep (around 5% for 20 miles). Most people take 2 to 3 hours for the climb. There is very little shade, but temperatures should be mild this weekend. On a clear day, you can get great views from the top.
Bostic
05-19-08, 03:15 PM
I'll bring the Fuso. Might as well get as much time on it as possible before the 112 mile ride.
x136
05-19-08, 03:38 PM
I suppose I could mark off Hamilton from "stuff I've never done".
How long a ride are we talking, altogether? And where's the school?
taxi777
05-19-08, 03:58 PM
So can you do Monday?
Anyone else rather do Monday?
ME!
uspspro
05-19-08, 04:03 PM
Mt. Hamilton is a very long climb, but never steep (around 5% for 20 miles). Most people take 2 to 3 hours for the climb. There is very little shade, but temperatures should be mild this weekend. On a clear day, you can get great views from the top.
The last section is a bit steeper around 8% or so I think. Still not too steep, just long. However, the 2 descents break up the climbing, and will allow for some recovery.
uspspro
05-19-08, 04:03 PM
I'll bring the Fuso. Might as well get as much time on it as possible before the 112 mile ride.
You in for Monday, if I switch it??
uspspro
05-19-08, 04:07 PM
I suppose I could mark off Hamilton from "stuff I've never done".
How long a ride are we talking, altogether? And where's the school?
School = http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Kirk+Ave+%4037.377146,+-121.824402&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=16&iwloc=addr
genejockey
05-19-08, 04:18 PM
Tentatively in. I haven't done Hamilton since 2000, and goodness knows I need the climbing work. I vote for Monday, too.
09:00 PMT (Pacific Marco Time) at the school, right? ;)
jonathanb715
05-19-08, 04:44 PM
Hey, Monday might work for me! I'm doing the first half of the Devil Mountain Double on Sunday, so Mt. Hamilton on Monday would fit right in.
JB
SesameCrunch
05-19-08, 05:09 PM
I'll check in with the boss and get back to you.
Hmmm... this may be a good ride for one of the folders....
Ty.S
05-19-08, 05:38 PM
I'm going to pass this along to my wife see if she's up for it.
x136
05-19-08, 05:44 PM
School = http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Kirk+Ave+%4037.377146,+-121.824402&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=16&iwloc=addrWhoa, I was thinking Hamilton was in the North bay somewhere. That must be Tamalpais. Oops. Ah well, two hours is two hours, I guess.
uspspro
05-19-08, 05:50 PM
Here is Ron's old Bikely of just the ascent. We'll go back down the same way.
Hey, Monday might work for me! I'm doing the first half of the Devil Mountain Double on Sunday, so Mt. Hamilton on Monday would fit right in.
JB
Well it's about friggin time Dude!!!!!;)
spingineer
05-19-08, 05:50 PM
I'll have to miss this one. I'll be spending an extended weekend in LA, and tackle the Big Tujunga and Angeles Crest. FYI, Tour of California Stage 7 was racing down Angeles Crest.
spingineer
05-19-08, 05:53 PM
Here is Ron's old Bikely of just the ascent. We'll go back down the same way.
I'm in. Never done it before. Someone will have to tell me where the school is.
uspspro
05-19-08, 07:40 PM
School = http://maps.google.com/maps?client=safari&ie=UTF8&oe=UTF-8&q=100+Kirk+Ave,+San+Jose,+CA+95127,+USA&z=17&iwloc=addr
Ty.S
05-19-08, 07:45 PM
Okay, question.. I think it was asked earlier, .. what pace are you guys looking to climb at? My wife is a weekend rider, but I think she can handle the ride, what is the consensus on this one, average rider rideable? I think yes, but she's looking for other opinions.
damnpoor
05-19-08, 07:48 PM
School = http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=e...=16&iwloc=addr
Doesn't work :(
uspspro
05-19-08, 07:52 PM
Try it again... I changed it.
Otherwise: 100 Kirk Ave, San Jose, CA 95127
johnny99
05-19-08, 07:58 PM
Try it again... I changed it.
Otherwise: 100 Kirk Ave, San Jose, CA 95127
School name is "Linda Vista Elementary School"
uspspro
05-19-08, 07:59 PM
Okay, question.. I think it was asked earlier, .. what pace are you guys looking to climb at? My wife is a weekend rider, but I think she can handle the ride, what is the consensus on this one, average rider rideable? I think yes, but she's looking for other opinions.
Doable, but hopefully you or someone else will go at her pace.
Hamilton is a long climb, but not too steep. So, it won't be so hard that the average rider will run out of gears (as long as they have reasonable low gearing). However the length of the climb will spread out the field quite a bit.
Being, a climb there is no real group pace, but rather certain smaller groups or pairs of people that will share a similar pace, and urge each other on.
jonathanb715
05-19-08, 09:14 PM
Okay, question.. I think it was asked earlier, .. what pace are you guys looking to climb at? My wife is a weekend rider, but I think she can handle the ride, what is the consensus on this one, average rider rideable? I think yes, but she's looking for other opinions.
I'm still not positive I'll make it, but if I'm there I'll be treating it as a recovery ride - looking to keep the heart rate low:rolleyes: Seriously, I'll be sore after the Sunday ride (Mt. D, Morgan Territory and Patterson Pass), so I'll be taking it easy.
Well it's about friggin time Dude!!!!!;)
LOL - I'm still somewhat at the mercy of my ex. - she hasn't confirmed what time she's dropping off the kids!
JB
taxi777
05-19-08, 10:54 PM
LOL - I'm still somewhat at the mercy of my ex. - she hasn't confirmed what time she's dropping off the kids!
JB
Simple...Have her drop them off at the top of the mountain...nuff said;)
jonathanb715
05-19-08, 10:59 PM
Simple...Have her drop them off at the top of the mountain...nuff said;)
You know if that real estate gig doesn't work out you might have a future in relationship counseling:crash:
JB
Ty.S
05-20-08, 12:09 AM
Okay, I talked with the wife tonite, she's still a little uncertain, but hopefully a good ride on Friday and Saturday will have her confidence up for Monday.
For now I would say we are a "most likely".
Bostic
05-20-08, 12:16 AM
Ok Monday it is. Maybe I'll pay my monthly visit to Quimby on the other days.
kb5ql
05-20-08, 01:02 AM
I'll check in with the boss and get back to you.
Hmmm... this may be a good ride for one of the folders....
Let me know. The BikeFriday has lower gearing anyways. Probably in on this one.
SesameCrunch
05-20-08, 07:54 AM
Let me know. The BikeFriday has lower gearing anyways. Probably in on this one.
Exactly. I'll ride my Dahon Helios if it is fixed by then (a friend broke the axle while borrowing it).
t4mv
05-20-08, 08:02 AM
Ok Monday it is. Maybe I'll pay my monthly visit to Quimby on the other days.
You can still ride Quimby and meet up @ Grant Ranch.
Ty.S, I'm thinking about this one as well; I asked #1 son if he wants to take the tandem out so he's thinking about it. In either case, if I go, your wife'll have some company. 'Did the Sunrise ride out in Lodi this weekend so I know the value of having someone to ride with. Definitely have her come out because Hamilton's not a steep climb, just long.
reidconti
05-20-08, 09:53 AM
I'm in.
It was my first real climb since I got back into cycling (last month).. other than one run up Page Mill. First ascent took 2h19. I'm hoping to come in under 2 this time. Not a bad climb at all. Sure, it's long, but totally doable. Didn't even bother to stop for a break on the way up last time.
BlastRadius
05-20-08, 11:02 AM
I'm in. Probably taking CalTrain as well unless someone wants to carpool.
genejockey
05-20-08, 02:15 PM
I'm in. Probably taking CalTrain as well unless someone wants to carpool.
I've got a rack that can hold two more bikes, and a car that can hold 3 more people. :) Anyone who gets to my house by 8:15 can ride with me.