Northern California - OLH-West Alpine - 8/23

I don't feel like driving really far, so I figure I'd lead a local ride ... well, local to the peninsula at least (heck, I don't even live in the Peninsula). For the benefit of those not wanting to drive anywhere, I figure we could meet at 10 am at Menlo Park Caltrain (Southbound arrives at 9:59, Northbound arrives at 9:34). The ride will go up OLH, N Hwy 35, S 84, then back up West Alpine. West Alpine seems to be the forgotten hill climb (I haven't done that in awhile).

Where: Menlo Park Caltrain
When: 8/23/2008, 10 am (For Marco's benefit)
Bikely: http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/OLH-W-Alpine

Hey, Ron,

I might be interested - is it at 9 or 10? Depends on the soccer tournament schedule this weekend.

JB

Hey, Ron,

I might be interested - is it at 9 or 10? Depends on the soccer tournament schedule this weekend.

JB

Sorry 'bout that. Changed my mind last minute ... it is at 10

Sorry 'bout that. Changed my mind last minute ... it is at 10

Cool - count me in for now. If the tournament schedule changes, though, I'll have to miss it.

JB

I'm out of town this weekend. But I'll be riding with the BF crew in London!

Oooo. Descending Page Mill, FUN!. I'm tentative. 10am may be too late a start if the family has other plans that day.

99.9999999999% In

How many miles?

99.9999999999% In

How many miles?

Well, if you look at the Bikely link, it states 41.3 miles.

Well, if you look at the Bikely link, it states 41.3 miles.

Easy Ron, you'll hurt his feelings :p

Easy Ron, you'll hurt his feelings :p

So how many real miles? Like from a metaphysical standpoint, are they genuine miles or mind generated according to the immediate speculation of ones cosmic location? Are you feelin my groove man?

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

Well, if you look at the Bikely link, it states 41.3 miles.


BTW...I think someone didn't eat their prunes yesterday & their Cranky!...I won't mention any names..., but I'll just look at the party and whistle....:innocent:



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

Lmfao!

Pretty sure I am in for this one. I will be detouring at Arastradero to tack on some more hills as a bonus add on to the route
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Partial-Ring-of-Fire

I changed the gearing on the bike and need to test it.

Pretty sure I am in for this one. I will be detouring at Arastradero to tack on some more hills as a bonus add on to the route
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Partial-Ring-of-Fire

I changed the gearing on the bike and need to test it.

Oh, that's sadistic man. If the ride starts early enough, I might have to go with you.

I love the ride up to alpine/joaquin. Might make this one, depends how the family situation is.

I've never gone up Los Trancos ... I've always done it the reverse way, Alpine -> Joaquin. Even that was incredibly sadistic.

I've never gone up Los Trancos ... I've always done it the reverse way, Alpine -> Joaquin. Even that was incredibly sadistic.

Los Trancos + Ramona + Vista Verde is harder than Alpine + Joaquin. The former is steep for over 1 mile. The later is steep for only 100 yards or so.

If anyone is interested in riding from the city (40) Xtra miles let me know...We're picking up Henry on the way at the Coffee shop on Cherry at 8am after a quick shot of Coffee and a shnaack.
He doesn't know it yet???

If anyone is interested in riding from the city (40) Xtra miles let me know...We're picking up Henry on the way at the Coffee shop on Cherry at 8am after a quick shot of Coffee and a shnaack.
He doesn't know it yet???

He probably knows now.

Err, um. What time are we talking about here?

Err, um. What time are we talking about here?

I'm leaving at 7am; 8am; coffee shopp; to ride start 10am Probably the Canada route.

It's all a big maybe at this point..

Only Pete can nominate others for extra mileage without their knowledge. I've never actually climbed up the other side of Alpine.

Oh crap ... I just realized I am on-call, so unfortunately, I will not be able to make it ... :(

So if you all still want to do this, you'll have to do it without me. Sorry guys.

Oh crap ... I just realized I am on-call, so unfortunately, I will not be able to make it ... :(

So if you all still want to do this, you'll have to do it without me. Sorry guys.



So... Ya pull the pin...throw the grenade, everyone jumps in the foxhole...and you a hail a cab home...Chicks!...you,re all the same...

Maybe we should do a loop by ron's for some lunch? He can order the Pizza for lunch>>?? anyone?

Ron, I'm curious just how many times you get called when you're on-call.
I say laptop, laptop backpack, and 3G data card and you're golden. Come on, it's the 21st century!

Who is planning on making an appearance?

I should be in... if I get up early I can meet up with Pete & Co in the Peninsula.

Not sure if it will be tandem or single. I'll update when I know for sure.

Ron, I'm curious just how many times you get called when you're on-call.
I say laptop, laptop backpack, and 3G data card and you're golden. Come on, it's the 21st century!

Sometimes none, sometimes up to 3 times ... and sometimes, from 6 am all the way through 6 pm.

Yea, yea, I know ... stone age. But that's how we are ... wait a minute ... we're a network company. Oh well. :roflmao2:

I should be there on my solo bike. Ruth has a class this weekend (one time class).

Thus, I will probably deviate with Ramon, et al., since I need to get back in shape.

See you all there.

Who is planning on making an appearance?

I'd like to but the soccer tournament beckons - it's my son's, and the revised game schedule just came out.:( I will have to make do with going up Diablo between games.

JB

Is this ride still on? If it is, I might be a "maybe":)

It's still on for me. Is everyone cool with meeting at the train station still? Pete are you still in?

50/50 for me. Wife is considering having some "me" time on Saturday AM.

If I am not a call, I will try to show up at the start (in street clothes). I'm sure someone will want to do the ride, but I won't be able to ride.

I'll be there.

I am thinking about doing this ride: http://www.marincyclists.com/Default.aspx?pageId=111198&eventId=22975&EventViewMode=2&CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=8/22/2008

rough map here: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=fairfax,+ca&daddr=nicasio,+ca+to:7500+Red+Hill+Rd.,+Petaluma,+CA+94952+to:Chileno+Valley+Rd,+Petaluma,+Californi a+94952,+United+States+to:Spring+Hill+Rd+%4038.242335,+-122.756269+to:Spring+Hill+Rd+%4038.224609,+-122.716733+to:38.20959,-122.684326+to:fairfax,+ca&hl=en&geocode=4966413481980160324,38.242335,-122.756269%3B18018074342956562656,38.224609,-122.716733&mra=dpe&mrcr=4&mrsp=6&sz=11&via=5,6&sll=38.184768,-122.735138&sspn=0.262842,0.439453&ie=UTF8&ll=38.183688,-122.715912&spn=0.262845,0.439453&z=11

I'm not sure about tomorrow. I won't know till the last minute. I'm doing the Tandem ride sunday and I may end up going really early afternoon to stay over in the east bay Sat. night.
I'll know tomorrow.

I'm out, we're doing a tandem ride in the south bay tomorrow morning. Not organized, just the two of us..

(we can make it if we try! juuust the two of us...jen and I)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EapcVSB7U4U

Due to time constraints, I have to bail. I need to get out of here early afternoon. I'm going to do the Tam loop tomorrow early...9am...We should be back before 1pm...fast ride no wait ups, Maybe one... Race the 7 sisters.

sorry you guys really wanted to ride down there, but I don't want to pass on the delta ride. I haven't been out there in +20 years. You're welcome to ride up here.
Pete

I'm out. Have a good ride.

Loops like my weekend ride will be the paradise loop this afternoon.

Mine may be Montebello this evening.

It was just Ramon and I.

We tacked on Golden Oak for fun, and chilled at Starbucks for a bit afterward.

Good weather. Nice route.

Missed a good ride, you flakes ;)

I pulled a 21:32 up OLH, and felt I had a little more. I thought I was out of shape. Time to blame the stoker ;) :love:

No ring of fire? No climb UP Los Trancos?

I pulled a 21:32 up OLH, and felt I had a little more. I thought I was out of shape. Time to thank the trainer ;) :love:

fixed ;)