I have had this terrible cold (throat/lung butter/sinus deal) for the last week, didn't get any good riding in. :(
I rode San Mateo to SF (Chrisy Fields) last Sunday, did my commuting stuff, rode the tandem to drop off/pick up Ruth at Caltrain this Sunday, but that was it. :crash:
Anyway, we are thinking about doing Mt. Tam this Sunday on our tandem, something like last years ride (up to Alpine dam, then the longer climb, then the 7 sisters, then down Pan Toll, etc.), starting on the Embarcadero (Ferry Bldg) in SF at around 9:45 (caltrain arrives at 9:36am).
Any takers?
List to date:
- Marco & Ruth (tandem)
- Ron
- DG Going Uphill
- Alan
- PETE
- David & Lisa (tandem)
....
Here is the apx. route, unless someone wants to do different:
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/SF-Caltrain-to-Mt-Tam-to-BART
If I decide to ride home to San Mateo, I will cut through the Precidio/Sea Cliff area to Great Highway, then Skyline (some side roads to avoid the tricky part near the 1/280 split), then down Crystal Springs to San Mateo. My house is pretty close to Hillsdale Caltrain.
DG Going Uphill
06-16-08, 01:28 PM
Just the sort of ride I've been looking for. I'd be in. It would be my first with the bunch, so don't know about pace, but I'm fine to be dropped, if necessary.
spingineer
06-16-08, 01:39 PM
Innie ....
uspspro
06-16-08, 01:48 PM
cool!
Yeah Ruth needs to get some riding in before the Giro the following week. It will be her first century on her single bike.
jonathanb715
06-16-08, 01:49 PM
I had that same cold a couple of weeks ago - it is nasty. Kept me off the bike for more than a week also - I figured it was better to rest for a while than to risk bronchitis or a sinus infection that won't go away.
I'll have to pass on Sunday's ride - I'll be recovering from a Mines Road/back of Mt. Hamilton/Sierra Rd/Calaveras sufferfest on Saturday.
JB
spingineer
06-16-08, 04:54 PM
Hey Marco,
If this is going to be Ruth's first century on a solo bike, shouldn't you be doing this ride solo with her?
Just sayin' ...
taxi777
06-16-08, 05:14 PM
Ohhh Dudes! Damn! Believe it or not I was invited to ride in the pride parade with other ALC riders. I'm actually doing a Tam ride Saturday (Reunion ride with ALC) ... but don't worry I'm not shifting my alliance here. You guys are more important, I'll be riding with you all for the Giro...REPRESENTIN! : )
Just because I got white shoes now, doesn't mean I'm going " That way" ; )
Although some of those guys in the red dresses last week were lookin pretty cute after a week away from the little bride...If ya know what I mean!
uspspro
06-16-08, 05:40 PM
Hey Marco,
If this is going to be Ruth's first century on a solo bike, shouldn't you be doing this ride solo with her?
Just sayin' ...
We are riding Solo on Friday San Jose -> San Mateo (my commute home). We feel like riding the tandem this Sunday :)
BottleRocket
06-16-08, 05:41 PM
Normally I'd be all over this but I have a 4:00 concert down in Santa Cruz next Sunday. My real life schedule and my BF schedule haven't been lining up lately. But I'll be spending all week riding around Morgan Hill at least.
uspspro
06-16-08, 05:45 PM
Just the sort of ride I've been looking for. I'd be in. It would be my first with the bunch, so don't know about pace, but I'm fine to be dropped, if necessary.
Draft the tandem on the flats. Re-groups will happen at several locations.
sweetnsourbkr
06-16-08, 08:20 PM
but don't worry I'm not shifting my alliance here.
Since Pete is shifting his alliances, we're out, that is, unless he shifts his back. :roflmao2::cry:
uspspro
06-17-08, 10:38 AM
Since Pete is shifting his alliances, we're out, that is, unless he shifts his back. :roflmao2::cry:
That's no reason not to come. Pete will be around on plenty of other rides :thumb:
uspspro
06-17-08, 10:50 AM
PS to those coming:
We are thinking about riding back to San Mateo at the end, depending on the time. So if you'd like to join us for that, you are welcome.
taxi777
06-17-08, 12:08 PM
Since Pete is shifting his alliances, we're out, that is, unless he shifts his back. :roflmao2::cry:
Ha, ha!:notamused:
I betcha that wise acre Lisa told you to say that :mad:
SesameCrunch
06-17-08, 04:34 PM
I'm in, Marco. Probably see you on Caltrain!
I'll wait and see about riding back to San Mateo, depends on whether I can feel my legs after Mt. Tam :o.
Bostic
06-17-08, 04:38 PM
I am hoping to make it depending on how the packing goes. I'd meet up at the GGB per usual.
uspspro
06-17-08, 04:39 PM
Thank goodness, I was starting to think you guys were avoiding me or something ;)
Cool Alan and Ramon, see you there!
PS- If any of you guys are taking the train, and don't see me. That means, they didn't let the tandem on. In which case we'd drive and still be there on schedule since I live very close to the train station.
SesameCrunch
06-17-08, 05:34 PM
Thank goodness, I was starting to think you guys were avoiding me or something ;)
Nah, nothing so sinister. Just had to clear it with the family calendar...
uspspro
06-17-08, 05:37 PM
route posted up top
spingineer
06-17-08, 05:50 PM
PS to those coming:
We are thinking about riding back to San Mateo at the end, depending on the time. So if you'd like to join us for that, you are welcome.
Cool. I'll also decide on whether or not to go all the way to San Mateo or not depending on how my legs feel by then.
sweetnsourbkr
06-17-08, 06:32 PM
That's no reason not to come. Pete will be around on plenty of other rides :thumb:
We'll see how this weekend shapes up. I don't want to make any commitments before we know that rafting won't be a chance.
taxi777
06-17-08, 07:02 PM
I might do the parade thing, hang for a bit, and head up the the front side of Tam and may be head on into you guys.
Bostic
06-18-08, 11:09 AM
I will be unable to attend :( Turns out the new apt will allow an early move in so I'll be driving up to Reno Sunday morning with my mothers two cats that yell the place down when they have to travel only 10 blocks to the vet in their carriers. It's going to be a fun 4 hours.
SesameCrunch
06-18-08, 11:16 AM
I will be unable to attend :( Turns out the new apt will allow an early move in so I'll be driving up to Reno Sunday morning with my mothers two cats that yell the place down when they have to travel only 10 blocks to the vet in their carriers. It's going to be a fun 4 hours.
Sorry you won't be able to join us :(.
About the cats - I just want to make sure I understand. You're a drummer in a hard rock band, and you're concerned about a couple of cats meowing in the car? :D:D: I mean, do you even have any ear drums left? :D
DG Going Uphill
06-18-08, 11:24 AM
Taxi, You know the parade is not this weekend, but next, right? The GPT parade is on 6/29. Or am I wrong, and we are not talking about this weekend for the ride (6/22)?
I might do the parade thing, hang for a bit, and head up the the front side of Tam and may be head on into you guys.
uspspro
06-18-08, 11:59 AM
Ride is this Sunday the 22nd.
Sorry you can't come Ramon. Just crank the volume up to 11, and drown out the cats ;)
spingineer
06-18-08, 10:46 PM
I will be unable to attend :( Turns out the new apt will allow an early move in so I'll be driving up to Reno Sunday morning with my mothers two cats that yell the place down when they have to travel only 10 blocks to the vet in their carriers. It's going to be a fun 4 hours.
Sorry you can't make it. It'll be a lot of fun.
Oh, and the cats yelling ... just think of it as a slight variation on one of Eddie Van Halen's solos, or a Eric Clapton guitar solo on "Layla" ... on steroids! :eek:
taxi777
06-19-08, 12:51 AM
I will be unable to attend :( Turns out the new apt will allow an early move in so I'll be driving up to Reno Sunday morning with my mothers two cats that yell the place down when they have to travel only 10 blocks to the vet in their carriers. It's going to be a fun 4 hours.
Hey Ramon, I'm doing an AlC alumni reunion ride Sat. but I'm splitting off by myself and heading for nicasio to pt. Reyes, Tam if you're interested.9am at the GGBridge under Levi S.
uspspro
06-20-08, 03:13 PM
don't forget...
Ride this Sunday. Meeting @ the Ferry Building at around 9:45 or so.
DG, how are you getting there?
DG Going Uphill
06-20-08, 04:21 PM
I'll be BARTing from N. Berkeley. For recognition purposes: I'm short, dark hair, glasses, riding an '08 Trek Madone 5.2, white Specialized helmet. I hope it's not as hot as today -- we just hit 96!
spingineer
06-20-08, 05:01 PM
Good thing the ride is not today. Drove home, and my car's thermometer reads 104 F.
taxi777
06-20-08, 05:08 PM
don't forget...
Ride this Sunday. Meeting @ the Ferry Building at around 9:45 or so.
DG, how are you getting there?
Hey I'll run down and maybe ride to the bridge with you guys on my new bike, then ride back for the parade thingy.
Pete
knotty
06-20-08, 05:12 PM
Hey Pete, isn't the parade on Sunday the 29th, next week?
taxi777
06-20-08, 05:14 PM
Taxi, You know the parade is not this weekend, but next, right? The GPT parade is on 6/29. Or am I wrong, and we are not talking about this weekend for the ride (6/22)?
OMG I'M SUCH A F***ING TARD!!!!...HA HA HA HA
SEE YOU ALL SUNDAY! WTF *&$!!#*HAHAHAHAHA:crash::twitchy::roflmao2::wtf:
uspspro
06-20-08, 05:32 PM
OMG I'M SUCH A F***ING TARD!!!!...HA HA HA HA
SEE YOU ALL SUNDAY! WTF *&$!!#*HAHAHAHAHA:crash::twitchy::roflmao2::wtf:
Serriously, that's the third time we told you :crash: :D
taxi777
06-20-08, 05:35 PM
Serriously, that's the third time we told you :crash: :D
I'm Afraid the Klein is going to have to summit me on tam...hmmm that's a weird way to put it?:innocent:
Hey BTW You're all invited to my place after the ride for snacks and mochas or Iced Tea...and I'll escort you to your transport (bart/Caltrains)on my Taxi bike...!:)
sweetnsourbkr
06-20-08, 07:05 PM
"We're"..... meaning tandem??? :D
Of course! :thumb:
spingineer
06-20-08, 07:43 PM
Now your being a TARD!....:roflmao2:
My meds aren't that great! teehee
I'm Afraid the Klein is going to have to summit me on tam...hmmm that's a weird way to put it?:innocent:
Hey BTW You're all invited to my place after the ride for snacks and mochas or Iced Tea...and I'll escort you to your transport (bart/Caltrains)on my Taxi bike...!:)
Cool ... we can then go down the ski jump to Bart! :D
taxi777
06-20-08, 08:03 PM
:speedy:Cool ... we can then go down the ski jump to Bart! :D
SCHWEEET!!!
SesameCrunch
06-21-08, 05:29 PM
Saaay, this ride's looking more fun !!!
uspspro
06-21-08, 05:47 PM
yeah, can't wait.
DG Going Uphill
06-21-08, 09:04 PM
BART should make it to Embarcadero by 9:39am. Looking forward to meeting everyone.
spingineer
06-21-08, 10:27 PM
I'm gonna die tomorrow ... I don't know how many shots I had, and ate a lot. On the other hand, we did give our bachelor a nice little send off. Hopefully, I won't be too far back behind everyone else. At least it's not mid-80's at 9:30 PM, so the temps shouldn't be too bad tomorrow.
steelblue
06-22-08, 07:49 AM
Bring your arm, leg warmers and windbreakers. It's foggy and windy here is SF this morning. Have fun guys.
spingineer
06-22-08, 08:06 AM
Thanks for the tip. I was wondering about that. I was going to bring them anyways. At least it will be good to know that I carry it for good reason.