Northern California - LABOR DAY Ride 1st September Mt. Hamilton

This one isn't mine ;)

Sure it isn't ... :p

I'm a "maybe"

I'm a solid maybe. Getting back from a business trip to Atlanta that friday night. So unless I get an invite to go camping that weekend (and an invite that involves leaving town LATE friday rather than mid-afternoon), I'll be there!

I'll meet you guys at the entrance to Grant park by the water spigot.

Mt. Hamilton is long but not steep (20 miles @ 5% grade). Most people take 1.5-2.5 hours. Almost any regular cyclist can do it if they pace themself. You don't need real low gears because the road never gets very steep. There is little shade, so it can get hot sometimes.

OIC... that doesn't sound too bad then. Of course that also could be my own wishful thinking... UGH!

I wonder if I can get my buddies Eric (Airrix) and Andy (NeCro632) out too?

I'll meet you guys at the entrance to Grant park by the water spigot.

Hey, you kind of fell off the world there...Welcome back

Yeah what the hell. I'll probably ride from Campbell this time, just for extra fun.

I'll meet you guys at the entrance to Grant park by the water spigot.

Gettin' all Quimby on us, eh?

I guess since Ty S. is 'IN' then I am in on this ride too.

I guess since Ty S. is 'IN' then I am in on this ride too.

Yep...You have to keep everyone in line!:crash: no funny bussiness from this motley crew!

Anyone want to carpool from Sac or nearby environs? I'm in Rancho.

I knew there was something else going on 9/1. Maybe next time

http://www.metromint.com/metromintgiro/

you should definately go! I plan on bringing the roubaix and toodling up the hill in my 28/27 gearing and taking my time... I've never done Hamilton either :thumb:

Mt Hamilton is not steep, just long. I might even make this one, time will tell.

If my baseball team is eliminated from the consolation or championship brackets on Monday....Gunther will be there :D

I'm gonna try to make it too. I haven't done Hamilton yet.

Well, I rode Mt. Hamilton last weekend and it took me 3 and 1/2 hours to the summit. :roflmao2:

Just so you know who'll be bringing up the rear. :thumb:

and the festivities would commence at ?

Well, I rode Mt. Hamilton last weekend and it took me 3 and 1/2 hours to the summit. :roflmao2:

Just so you know who'll be bringing up the rear. :thumb:


Oh boy! I'll finally have some company!!! :D

OK, Im out. Ill be racing that day.:thumb:

Oh boy! I'll finally have some company!!! :D

We'll be the Cool Crowd. :lol:

OK, Im out. Ill be racing that day.:thumb:

What are you racing these days? Cross?Crit?Track?Cars?Hamsters?

Is anyone allowed on this ride?

Is anyone allowed on this ride?

Of course!

Well, I rode Mt. Hamilton last weekend and it took me 3 and 1/2 hours to the summit. :roflmao2:

Just so you know who'll be bringing up the rear. :thumb:

Oh boy! I'll finally have some company!!! :D

I'll be there too :D

Is anyone allowed on this ride?

They try to keep me out of it, but I sneak in anyway...

Well, I rode Mt. Hamilton last weekend and it took me 3 and 1/2 hours to the summit. :roflmao2:
Just so you know who'll be bringing up the rear. :thumb:
Oh boy! I'll finally have some company!!! :D
I'll be there too :D


Excellent, the AutoBus (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autobus_(cycling)) is forming!
"Due to the common interest in survival, the mood in the autobus has a greater sense of camaraderie than in the main peloton." :beer:

Excellent, the AutoBus (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autobus_(cycling)) is forming!
"Due to the common interest in survival, the mood in the autobus has a greater sense of camaraderie than in the main peloton." :beer:

I'm sure there are "Low Brows" like me that don't know what an "Autobus" is. So here you go...I like it btw. Be Proud! There is strength in numbers. I'm going with a 1 speed for this ride so I will spend a lot of time with you guys...and I'll be happy:love:

The autobus or the gruppetto is the name given to the group of cyclists in a road cycling race who form a large group behind the main peloton.

The autobus forms on mountain stages when non-climbers fall off the back of peloton during the climb. Gradually some riders fall off the back of the peloton and form a large group at the end of the race. These riders are generally sprinters or domestiques unconcerned about their finishing positions in the mountain stages. Their primary concern is beating the elimination time to ensure their survival in a multi-stage race such as the Tour de France.

If the autobus arrives outside the elimination time, the organisers may extend the elimination time if the autobus is large enough. However if a rider is dropped from the autobus in this situation they will almost certainly be eliminated unless they have suffered an accident, in which case they may be exempted.[1]

Due to the common interest in survival the mood in the autobus has a greater sense of camaraderie than in the main peloton. Riders often assist one another with food and drinks despite riding for separate teams.[2]

Cathy said she would have to move to the back of the "AutoBus"...I think she would have to get off at the 1st stop;)

If you can't keep up with the "Autobus" does that mean you're a "Succubus"?:twitchy:

This sounds sick, I mean fun. One ticket for the autobus please! :thumb:

Records will fall!!

well, okay, how about personal records? :) Trying to beat my 1:59:59. Although I'll be heading up Hammy tomorrow AM on fresh legs, so maybe I'll beat it then...

I'm looking at our growing list here.. looking for 30? I don't see BlastRadius listed on there :eek: I think he's confirmed has he not?

I'm in. If I can only get one ride in on Labor Day weekend, it'll be this one.

There may be something brewing for Saturday which means I may miss the Steel is Real ride.


*edit: That makes 30! Anyone want to carpool?

I'm looking at our growing list here.. looking for 30? I don't see BlastRadius listed on there :eek: I think he's confirmed has he not?

Yep! thanks for the catch...How dare I?!:mad:

His avatar was but Name wasn't

Pete

Excellent, the AutoBus (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autobus_(cycling)) is forming!
"Due to the common interest in survival, the mood in the autobus has a greater sense of camaraderie than in the main peloton." :beer:

This Autobus sounds great. This will give a friend of mine better insentive to join us on this climb.:thumb:

The actual day I rode with the NorCal group for the first time was for the Tour de Max -http://www.tourdemax.org/ (http://www.tourdemax.org/) (coming up this Sunday) I’m doing it!
I can’t remember the first guy I met, but he’s moved on and I don’t feel like researching to find his name. I remember riding my bike through the parking lot and hearing a loud voice laughing. The guy was wearing a Triple Crown jersey… From his demeanor I knew right away it was Ron! I was right. I think driving a taxi for ten years you develop a second sense and can key in and get a sense of identity of individuals pretty quick.

Oh yeah, the Tour de Max - I think that's where I met many of you.

Stolen from Pete's TdM thread from last year:

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa292/taxi777/TourDeMax07038.jpg


Happy anniversary, y'all! :love:

I'll set a personal record on it for sure. I've never done the climb! At the moment, I'm no longer a maybe. I'm in.

Oh yeah, the Tour de Max - I think that's where I met many of you.

Happy anniversary, y'all! :love:

Oh! That's the first time I met you and Paula. It was at this very stop. Wow, time flies...

Oh! That's the first time I met you and Paula. It was at this very stop. Wow, time flies...

Hey Alan! everyone kept talking about Sesame Crunch! and I kept missing you. I remember thinking "What's a Sesamet Crunch"

I thought Paula and Jo we're pretty cute and I can't think of the pretty one L front...I remember thinking "Wow I like this gang"

Ron! man! you dumped some weight this year! You look more like Racheal now! : )

Scratch me off the list. I'm not ready for this one.

Everyone's ready for Hamilton, just show up and rock it!

Not me Reid. I got my butt kicked on today's ride. Lots of climbing. Mt. Hamilton will have to wait for next year when I'm in better shape (and maybe another 20 pounds lighter).

Scratch me off the list. I'm not ready for this one.

You'll come out of today's ride stronger. Just don't let the fitness you've gain today slip away.
At the very least, keep the fitness level enough to ride the Autobus!

Scratch me off the list. I'm not ready for this one.

ASS KICK!!! I'm gonna do it on a 1 speed! I'm getting my ASS KICKED...I need you to cheer me up the climb!
I'm countin on ya:)

Scratch me off the list. I'm not ready for this one.Damn, if I didn't do rides that I wasn't "ready for", I'd have sold my bikes and gained all that weight back by now. :P

I am doing it on a recumbent trike. You can never be ready for something like that.

I am pretty new to BF but I think I can make it.

where do we meet? Also is there anyone who lives close to Cupertino and wants to ride there? Thanks

I am pretty new to BF but I think I can make it.

On the list! No backin out now ;):thumb:

Hey, how'd I get on the list? Who volunteered me?! Oy!

[edit: Yikes, I'm even in the header graphic. I guess my hands are tied in the matter, eh?]

Yeah but that Auburn ride sounded brutal. Hamilton isn't steep :)