Southern California - Escape from the Orange Curtain San Diego Century, 7/12

As yet another ominous sign of the end of days, M.E. has agreed to overcome numerous cosmic forces, superstitions, and phobias to actually drive south of the Orange Curtain to attend a San Diego century.

I expect this paradigm shifting event to tear the Orange Curtain asunder and allow other OC and El-ay prisoners to break free of their shackles and join us in enjoying what is sure to be a fun ride.

When: Saturday July 12. Roll at 8:00AM
Where: Start from my house in La Jolla
The Route: The route is basically two loops. The first goes North into Rancho Santa Fe and back to La Jolla along the coast - this is more or less the SDBC "B" ride. About 50 miles. The second loop goes through La Jolla, likely with a climb up Mt Soledad, and then goes around San Diego Bay, including a ferry crossing from Coronado to Downtown SD. Another 50 miles. There will be something less than 4000 ft of climbing, almost all of which will be in the 1st half of the ride. Here is the Bikely Map with cue sheet. It says 106 miles but it's more like 104 since we will not actually be riding our bikes across San Diego Bay. We did this ride last August and it was very successful, notwithstanding Grumpy Pig's unfortunate confrontation with a railroad track (he lost).

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/61728

If there are those who only want to ride the 2nd half, they can meet us at a) the corner of North Torrey Pines and La Jolla Shores Dr if they want to do Mt Soledad, or wimpier still b) at the Mission Bay Visitor's Center on Mission Bay Drive.

Here are the addresses for option a) Gas Station/Starbucks (http://maps.google.com/maps?daddr=2206+Torrey+Pines+Rd,+La+Jolla,+CA+92037); and b) Mission Bay Visitors Center (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=2688+E+Mission+Bay+Dr,+San+Diego,+CA&sll=32.7157,-117.16172&sspn=0.205378,0.289078&ie=UTF8&z=17&iwloc=addr)

If you go for option A I suggest that you park at my house and ride down to the meeting point.

After Ride: BBQ at Chez Indolent.

I will have a couple of couches available if anyone wants to come down Friday night rather than driving early on Saturday morning. Let me know if you want to do that.

In:
Indolent58
M.E.
Tracie (2nd half)
Efficiency
ryon
DaveSANYYZ (2nd half)
Grumpy Pig
Cal Jordan (half?)
IaninSD (1st half)
YOJiMBO20 (2nd half)
BeeDee
tippy2

Maybe Not:
cjbruin
PaulB

Interesting. I'm in for the 2nd half, a maybe for the 1st half. 100 miles is long.

Tentatively interested...need to figure out my calendar.

Sounds fun. I'll be moving down there in a few weeks (off of Gilman dr.) and I'm definitely down. Sounds like a blast.

In; thanks Dan.

Can I just come for the BBQ at Chez Indolent?

I may be able to pull this off and break free!! Sounds fun. Add me to the tentative list with CJ for now and I'll confirm as we get closer. :thumb:

I'll check my schedule for that weekend. I'd love to come and ride in your area Dan.

Can I just come for the BBQ at Chez Indolent?

Yes you can. Wuss.

Is anyone driving down from the Pasadena/glendale area? That's a really long drive to do a century. Still need to figure out if I'm racing or not that weekend, but if not will definitely try to get down.

Is anyone driving down from the Pasadena/glendale area? That's a really long drive to do a century. Still need to figure out if I'm racing or not that weekend, but if not will definitely try to get down.

I'm going to drive down from Silverlake and have room for one more.

Oh, and add me to the list. Looks like a fun route.

Do I get to ride with everyone if I don't have to travel that far?? I just line in N. County.. but would love to meet all the SoCal BF'ers.. oh and this will be my first century!! I rode the East grade of Palomar today and have done a solo 75 mile ride, so I think I am almost ready... Any input/encouragement is greatly appreciated!!

Man I just looked at my calendar and I promised to run a charity 5k with the wife on the 13th... Well I guess I could do a recovery 5k!! LOL I don't know why I promised to run with her.. I loathe running...

I rode the East grade of Palomar today
Me too. I started around 11 or 12. I only saw one cyclist I didn't know; on the drive up 76 I saw a guy wearing glasses coming down east of the taco shop.

I'm in for the century. Chez Indolent is wonderful.

Are your dates in the U.S.A. different to ours here in Australia.Over here,this Saturday is the the 14th.mmmmmmmmm.!
Cheers,Tony.

July is the 7th month... 2nd saturday.. is the 12th..

In. Probably. Most likely. Better put me on the maybe list, but I'm really, really going to try. :D

As yet another ominous sign of the end of days, M.E. has agreed to overcome numerous cosmic forces, superstitions, and phobias to actually drive south of the Orange Curtain to attend a San Diego century.

Sounds like a good day to ride in Santa Monica without the fear of being doored.

Sounds like a good day to ride in Santa Monica without the fear of being doored.
Shame that you can't make it. The pace will probably be a little too high for you anyways.

Maybe next time.

Shame that you can't make it. The pace will probably be a little too high for you anyways.

Maybe next time.

:thumb:

I'm in pretty good shape, but I just started riding seriously and I don't know that my endurance is that high right now.

I'm in for at least the first half, but I'll have to see if I'm up for the second half...I still got a couple weeks to work up to it...

...yeah, and as long as I'm not under way, I'm in for at least the first half.

...as long as you guys don't mind a noob/sailor/dogofthegovernment coming along.

I'm in pretty good shape, but I just started riding seriously and I don't know that my endurance is that high right now.

I'm in for at least the first half, but I'll have to see if I'm up for the second half...I still got a couple weeks to work up to it...

...yeah, and as long as I'm not under way, I'm in for at least the first half.

...as long as you guys don't mind a noob/sailor/dogofthegovernment coming along.

If you're not up for the full ride go for the 2nd half so you get the food at the end. ;)

well alright then...2nd half it is! hehehe...

I NEVER say no to free food!

I just hope I don't have to get underway...boo.

http://www.rxforsanity.com/2004/images/RxForSanityezinephotohumor/bmup.jpg
Come on all you el-ay/valley rat wussies! If M.E. can do it so can you!

I'll be there in spirit. Or with spirits. Something like that.

Sorry Mate. Can't make it...totally forgot that I won't be in town.

I could probably do the 2nd half, option b. What time will you be most likely getting to Mission Bay area? I work Saturdays, but I get off at 11:30, so I could be there at noonish (if I hurry, I work/live in La Mesa) if you guys haven't already passed by then.

Sorry Mate. Can't make it...totally forgot that I won't be in town.

He didn't want you there anyway.

Can't say that I blame him.

He didn't want you there anyway.

So not true. At least he is sorry he isn't coming. You on the other hand are positively gleeful.

I could probably do the 2nd half, option b. What time will you be most likely getting to Mission Bay area? I work Saturdays, but I get off at 11:30, so I could be there at noonish (if I hurry, I work/live in La Mesa) if you guys haven't already passed by then.

Noonish would be about right I think. I don't remember exactly what time we got there last year. We could exchange cell # s so I could give you a heads up during the ride.

you DID say that the second half was the...errr....um...easier half, right? hahaha...

you DID say that the second half was the...errr....um...easier half, right? hahaha...

True. If you start at Mission Bay the 2nd loop is pretty much flat.

BUMP
http://blog.niot.net/blog-images/speed-bumps-are-bad-for-the-planet.jpg
Coming right up.

I'm in the first half and will need to leave after the Soledad climb.

Ian in SD

I'm out. My daughter decided to move back home next weekend.

I'm out. My daughter decided to move back home next weekend.

And you're going to let her? :rolleyes:

BTW, you suck. :mad:

And you're going to let her? :rolleyes:

BTW, you suck. :mad:

Only for a month or two. She already has a good job waiting for her, so she gets the couch until she finds an apartment.

And yes, I do suck...

Go ahead and put me down for the second half.

SWEET!!!

I can't wait...

soooo...what time should I be at Mission Bay? and where exactly should I be?

and I hope you guys don't mind me not having a road bike...I figure most of you will be on one...

and I will do my damndest to be at North Torrey Pines...just don't expect me to be anywhere NEAR you all...

psh...call me wimpy.

I am in... I am not sure 4k of climbing in addition to my first century is a good idea, but I am dumb enough to try.. what kind of pace can I expect?

I am in... I am not sure 4k of climbing in addition to my first century is a good idea, but I am dumb enough to try.. what kind of pace can I expect?

Pace is hard to say - it depends on how people are feeling, but I'm not fast - usually 14-16 mph average on centuries. The second half will be almost flat, plus some non-speedy riders will join (like my wife :D) so hammering will be discouraged.

Really sounds like a great ride. Wish I weren't out of town this weekend (and since you don't live near me, I'm out of town in the first place).

Have a great time! Word of warning - don't get Cheetos for the party!! You never know what they might be made of.

Really sounds like a great ride. Wish I weren't out of town this weekend (and since you don't live near me, I'm out of town in the first place).

Have a great time! Word of warning - don't get Cheetos for the party!! You never know what they might be made of.

I'm in now that I know that this dude can't make it

well shoot...I might just do the whole thing then...

>100 miles. :eek:

For some reason, I still can't do my daily commute (3.5 miles) w/o breaking a sweat. :lol:

Dangit, now I kinda wish I worked harder at getting endurance riding up all these months. This is going to be right in my backyard!

Have a safe ride though! I promise I will join one of your rides before I graduate from UCSD.

Cheers,
-Jonathan

I am gracefully going to have to bow out of this ride. :( My boys' all star team is trying to work their way towards Williamsport, PA for Little League World Series. :thumb: Have a great ride and post lots of pics!!!

I am gracefully going to have to bow out of this ride. :( My boys' all star team is trying to work their way towards Williamsport, PA for Little League World Series. :thumb: Have a great ride and post lots of pics!!!

Can't you give them a ride or something?

Can't you give them a ride or something?

They're young. We are starting a Walk Across America campaign. Donations gladly accepted. :p

Pace is hard to say - it depends on how people are feeling, but I'm not fast - usually 14-16 mph average on centuries. The second half will be almost flat, plus some non-speedy riders will join (like my wife :D) so hammering will be discouraged.

So that means Grumpy can hammer away on the first?