Northern California - 3 mountains in 5 days

A bit tired now, but proud of myself. :)

Saturday - Mt Diablo (with Alex) - 72 miles including the riding to and from BART (SFO - Walnut Creek - Millbrae)

Monday - Mt Hamilton (BF group ride) - 40 miles cause I got a ride from Henry

Today - Mt Tam (solo) - 90 miles including the riding to and from BART (Millbrae - Daly City and back), this was also my longest completely solo ride to date.

Oh, and more reason to stay on the conservative side while descending....I was heading down from West Peak (the highest paved part), around 2 pm, when all of a sudden a deer darts out across the road just in front of me. I did my emergency braking, fishtailed a bit (luckily I was on a straight and not a corner), and missed it by a couple of feet. :eek:

Mt Diablo
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Mt Hamilton
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Mt Tam
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And me sitting down for lunch at the top of Tam
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Awesome! Yo Pete.. perhaps we outta take the last three miles up on Saturday..

What an accomplishment!

Bravo!!!

Thanks guys! :)

I forgot to mention that I had never done Diablo or Hamilton before, and had only gotten up to Pan Toll on Tam before (never to the peaks), so those were all firsts for me.

Very impressive! Looks like you're training for Ramon's consecutive bay area peaks ride.

We knew it was just a matter of time until you showed those climbs who is boss. Was the junk food hut open at the top? I'm usually craving something from there about the time of the sharp little incline past the big white golf ball structure.

Wow! Incredible!:thumb:

You da man! Erm, you know what I mean.;)

... and that's why you are called Ms. Incredible ... congrats ... I am officially in awe.

Sweet! Congratulations Ms I - which climb was the most enjoyable?

Super accomplishment! :thumb:

Do your quads feel like they could use a good massage now? :D

No fair. You have a distinct weight advantage.

:p

Impressive! Might as well go do San Bruno Mountain real quick?

Wow, tremendous feat!

And all first time climbs for you? :twitchy:

Three thumbs up! :thumb::thumb::thumb: Chapeau!

Good job! :thumb: You must be on vacation or something. Shouldn't you be traveling out of the country or something? :D

Ahhhh,

The BayArea Trifecta!

Nice job.

BR

No fair. You have a distinct weight advantage.

:p

I dunno, she's always toting that big backpack :D...

Awesome!

Wow.:giver:

Amazing.

how does Tam compare to Diablo?

is it that much more difficult??
or am i just being weak??? :o

Awesome! Yo Pete.. perhaps we outta take the last three miles up on Saturday..

You're on.

how does Tam compare to Diablo?

is it that much more difficult??
or am i just being weak??? :o
When Ramon and I did 4 Mts in 4 days...Diablo kicked my butt, I bonked big time. Hamilton was the easiest cause I talked and rode slow all the way. Tam I ride a lot so it doesnt get me too bad unless I'm with the crazy foursome. Marco, Ramone Henry and Tim...then I'm screwed! Just like this coming weekend.

Thanks guys! :)

I forgot to mention that I had never done Diablo or Hamilton before, and had only gotten up to Pan Toll on Tam before (never to the peaks), so those were all firsts for me.

Paula, give me a call and come up and do San Bruno with me! You've got to finish it off...As long as you take it easy on me!
Pete

how does Tam compare to Diablo?

is it that much more difficult??
or am i just being weak??? :o

Tam is easier than Diablo, from any approach to either hill.

Thanks again everyone for the nice comments! :)


Was the junk food hut open at the top? I'm usually craving something from there about the time of the sharp little incline past the big white golf ball structure.

You know, I didn't check...I was full after my orange, had to save the apple for later. I think it was closed though, none of the tourists came back with food.


Do your quads feel like they could use a good massage now? :D

Oh yeah, still sore today. Can't decide which was harder yesterday...the last steep climb up John Daly Blvd, or hauling my bike up and down multiple flights of stairs at Millbrae BART.


No fair. You have a distinct weight advantage.

:p

Hey now, you guys have more muscle mass in your legs, it all evens out. ;)


I dunno, she's always toting that big backpack :D...

:lol: Yep, the ubiquitous backpack came with me up all 3.


Good job! :thumb: You must be on vacation or something. Shouldn't you be traveling out of the country or something? :D

Yeah, on vacation this week and next. This is my "stay at home" week, next week I am headed up to the San Juan Islands for a week of kayaking. :D

Sweet! Congratulations Ms I - which climb was the most enjoyable?


how does Tam compare to Diablo?

is it that much more difficult??
or am i just being weak??? :o

Hmmm, hard to compare, as my legs got more tired each time.

I'd say that Diablo was the most challenging (did the North Gate side), but also the most satisfying to finish. It was also nice to look down and see my progress all the time.

Tam was the most scenic climb, plus had the most shade (it was about 100 degrees for both Tam and Diablo, a bit cooler for Hamilton).

Hamilton had the best company (you guys). :D

Impressive! Might as well go do San Bruno Mountain real quick?


Paula, give me a call and come up and do San Bruno with me! You've got to finish it off...As long as you take it easy on me!
Pete

Tomorrow? :D

(Although you'd certainly be taking it easy on me...my legs will definitely not have recovered.)

Tomorrow? :D

(Although you'd certainly be taking it easy on me...my legs will definitely not have recovered.)

San bruno is a nice slow slight climb to halfway/ usually with tailwind then a couple of almost steep short sections. If I can do it on a Single spd...You'll have no probleemo! and I'll take you for a Soy latte after!
Pete
Time and place-Daley City Bart would make it real easy! and you can name time...

BTW= Cheetah status!
Lisa-official
Ruth-official
You-after tomorrow!

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

San bruno is a nice slow slight climb to halfway/ usually with tailwind then a couple of almost steep short sections. If I can do it on a Single spd...You'll have no probleemo! and I'll take you for a Soy latte after!
Pete
Time and place-Daley City Bart would make it real easy! and you can name time...

Sounds good...how about Daly City Bart around 10? That'll give me time to take the dogs for a run and have some breakfast.

...That'll give me time to take the dogs for a run and have some breakfast.

Wuow! You're one swim short of a tough triathlon day! I think you're beyond Cheetah. This calls for...(drum roll) Robo-Cheetah.:thumb:

This calls for...(drum roll) Robo-Cheetah.:thumb:

No way... robots are too cold and... robotic.

I say Cheetara!

http://bp3.blogger.com/_M8oVpK0k8t4/RxQk7xqS78I/AAAAAAAAAFQ/oD2HXdv2d1U/s400/Cheetara_bg.jpg

Sounds good...how about Daly City Bart around 10? That'll give me time to take the dogs for a run and have some breakfast.

Can I come too?!!! The kid is in school until 12:30....

Think we can finish by 12?

Can I come too?!!! The kid is in school until 12:30....

Think we can finish by 12?

Course you can come too! I don't know the route so not sure how long we need, if you guys want to start earlier we can too.

Congratulations P. :thumb:

No way... robots are too cold and... robotic.

I say Cheetara!

http://bp3.blogger.com/_M8oVpK0k8t4/RxQk7xqS78I/AAAAAAAAAFQ/oD2HXdv2d1U/s400/Cheetara_bg.jpg

Wuow! :roflmao2: and [looking for emoticon for drooling...]

Sounds good...how about Daly City Bart around 10? That'll give me time to take the dogs for a run and have some breakfast.

Daley city Bart at 10 it is! lOOking forward to it.;)

No way... robots are too cold and... robotic.

I say Cheetara!

http://bp3.blogger.com/_M8oVpK0k8t4/RxQk7xqS78I/AAAAAAAAAFQ/oD2HXdv2d1U/s400/Cheetara_bg.jpg


That is Perfect! WOW!

That has got to go on a jersey at some point!

Course you can come too! I don't know the route so not sure how long we need, if you guys want to start earlier we can too.

Are you on a mission? I think this thread should be re-labeled to something like "tackling as many mountains as my legs could withstand" ... I'm jealous ... I gotta work tomorrow. But it was freakin' hot out there ... near 100 in Santa Clara.

Daley city Bart at 10 it is! lOOking forward to it.;)

Pete:

How long do you think the ride will be?

Pete:

How long do you think the ride will be?

From daley city bart it will be ... Blink! done. If we leave right at 10 you'll have plenty of time to make it back. Try to park. at the Bart of W. Lake Mall. let me know if it's w. Lake mall and maybe Ill ride up to bart with you.
Pete

Cool, see you guys tomorrow morning in Daly City. :)

Funny - tomorrow I'll be doing San Bruno Mountain during my lunch, sounds like you'll be long finished by the time I'm there. I'll likely be getting to the start of the climb on Guadalupe Canyon (bay side) just before 12.

Enjoy!

Funny - tomorrow I'll be doing San Bruno Mountain during my lunch, sounds like you'll be long finished by the time I'm there. I'll likely be getting to the start of the climb on Guadalupe Canyon (bay side) just before 12.

Enjoy!

We'll watch for you when we're coming down.

Stupid work. *kicks the dirt*

[edit: Then again, I have to drive to SFO tomorrow, so maybe I'll take a side-trip to buzz you guys with the truck. ;)]

From daley city bart it will be ... Blink! done. If we leave right at 10 you'll have plenty of time to make it back. Try to park. at the Bart of W. Lake Mall. let me know if it's w. Lake mall and maybe Ill ride up to bart with you.
Pete

Ay caramba! Donde esta Bart of West Lake Mall? Isn't that Daly City Bart?

We'll watch for you when we're coming down.

That would be a nice bonus -- I normally try to leave my office by 11:30-ish, since it's a 20min ride to the start of the climb. I'll see if I can get out a little early, but I expect you guys will have shot through long before though.

If you see someone on a black Roubaix wearing black bibshorts, green PI jersey, white helmet and red face -- that'll be me.

Ay caramba! Donde esta Bart of West Lake Mall? Isn't that Daly City Bart?

Lo siento! No bueno... Soy el stupido! I thought you were driving, didn't know about availibility for parking...complete ignore me!! Por favor...

See you at the Daley city Bart. 10am

Lo siento! No bueno... Soy el stupido! I thought you were driving, didn't know about availibility for parking...complete ignore me!! Por favor...

See you at the Daley city Bart. 10am

OK. Bart it is. Turns out my M-I-L will be here tomorrow and can pick up my son at 12:30, so my deadline is not so firm after all. Perhaps we can climb up a couple of times ;).

OK. Bart it is. Turns out my M-I-L will be here tomorrow and can pick up my son at 12:30, so my deadline is not so firm after all. Perhaps we can climb up a couple of times ;).

Nice, maybe we can meet up with Beaker on the second loop. :D