Northern California - AAARGG! No Rides This Weekend! Post One!!

Maybe not to early and not too far hopefully so I can get there! I'm looking for a geared ride with some hills, lots of people (no drop) and good lunch...Close to Bart/Caltrains

Let's go!:)

I have nothing to post, other than the fact that this is the 2,000th thread in the Northern California forum! Whee!

I have nothing to post, other than the fact that this is the 2,000th thread in the Northern California forum! Whee!

Do I get a free bike?... water bottle?...free clift bar?...nuthin?:mad:

I'll post a ride, but I don't know if I'll be better or not to go. Came down with something last night. Sore throat, fever, etc.

I'll likely head out for a ride Saturday late AM. Not sure where but that's my allotted ride time.

How about the Livermore Loop? Or maybe a Dublin loop that includes Palomares?

How about the Livermore Loop? Or maybe a Dublin loop that includes Palomares?
Sounds good! details?

Sounds good! details?

The Livermore loop would be a reprise of the loop I led about a month ago, about 45 miles and more wind than climbing with places to stop and eat.

The Dublin loop would start at the hotel parking lot adjacent to the 580/680 interchange (a couple miles from the Pleasanton BART station), go south on Foothill to Sunol, west on Niles Cyn, north (up) Palomares to Dublin Blvd, and then east on Dublin Blvd to the start to close the loop. About 30 or so miles with one major climb, but only Sunol or the end of the ride for a chance at coffee/food.

The Livermore loop would be a reprise of the loop I led about a month ago, about 45 miles and more wind than climbing with places to stop and eat.

The Dublin loop would start at the hotel parking lot adjacent to the 580/680 interchange (a couple miles from the Pleasanton BART station), go south on Foothill to Sunol, west on Niles Cyn, north (up) Palomares to Dublin Blvd, and then east on Dublin Blvd to the start to close the loop. About 30 or so miles with one major climb, but only Sunol or the end of the ride for a chance at coffee/food.

I like the no wind ride! Maybe stop after the ride for a Pizza fest!?

I like the no wind ride! Maybe stop after the ride for a Pizza fest!?

Well, it would really be a "less wind" ride with a significant climb tossed in for good measure. I'll try to get it mapped out and posted up so you can see it. The climb up Palomares is fairly steep, gains about 1,000 feet in elevation, is shaded and car traffic is low.

Be advised that you'll drop me pretty quick on this one, but I know my way back to the car. :)

I'll likely head out for a ride Saturday late AM. Not sure where but that's my allotted ride time.

Henry, are you thinking of 10 and riding in the Peninsula area?

Palomares is great, but I'm not such a big fan of Niles Canyon (at least car traffic is lower on a weekend). I wish there was another way to get to the foot of Palomares. BBM does seem to pull in the crowds for these rides!

The route could be extended by heading towards Castro Valley instead of Dublin after coming off of Palomares. Then you'd have a choice of Crow Canyon/Norris Canyon (adds maybe 15 miles and another good climb - steeper but not as long as Palomares), returning by San Ramon Valley Blvd, or going all the way to Redwood, and back by little Pinehurst, through Orinda and Lafayette and down Danville/San Ramon Valley Blvd. This adds a couple of hills and would double the mileage to about 60. For the really ambitious, you'll go right by lots of good stuff in Orinda - the 3 bears, pig farm hill, Wildcat Canyon/Inspiration point, etc.

As usual, I'm already booked (jeez, when will these kids get to college already?!!) - soccer games both Saturday and Sunday mornings. However, you might see me out there in the afternoon. Then again, I haven't been up Diablo in a while.....

JB

How about a Gladiator's extension, up to the top of Patterson Pass, and Pete can tell us how much we all suck, and put the hammer down, then back via Altamont Pass? We'll see if Marco and Ruth can reach light speed! :D

Palomares is great, but I'm not such a big fan of Niles Canyon (at least car traffic is lower on a weekend). I wish there was another way to get to the foot of Palomares. BBM does seem to pull in the crowds for these rides!

The route could be extended by heading towards Castro Valley instead of Dublin after coming off of Palomares. Then you'd have a choice of Crow Canyon/Norris Canyon (adds maybe 15 miles and another good climb....


You balk at the traffic in Niles, but have no problem on Crow Canyon? :twitchy:

Another route - start at the park 'n ride lot at the 680/Bollinger Cyn exit, ride up through Moraga to Redwood Rd and then down into Castro Valley. Then you hook up with Dublin Cyn down to Foothill and turn left to return to the starting point.

That would be 50+ miles.

You balk at the traffic in Niles, but have no problem on Crow Canyon? :twitchy:



Crow Canyon isn't the greatest cycling road either, but between Castro Valley and Norris Canyon it only has a couple of places where the shoulder gets iffy - Niles Canyon has a couple of miles like that, and the road just doesn't seem wide enough for the amount and speed of the traffic it gets. It probably doesn't help that I often ride it in the morning on weekdays, just as traffic gets heavy heading towards Fremont. I still ride it a lot - Palomares is too nice to miss out on.

JB

How about a Gladiator's extension, up to the top of Patterson Pass, and Pete can tell us how much we all suck, and put the hammer down, then back via Altamont Pass? We'll see if Marco and Ruth can reach light speed! :D

hmmm...NOw yer talkin!;)

totally off topic but I'll be climbing at the new Planet Granite in SF. first time in 2 years since my last little climbing mishap.

edit: yes, it is an invite for those not riding.

totally off topic but I'll be climbing at the new Planet Granite in SF. first time in 2 years since my last little climbing mishap.

edit: yes, it is an invite for those not riding.

To bad you didn't come with us up Tam last week...Climbing and riding due to the detour!

Do I get a free bike?... water bottle?...free clift bar?...nuthin?:mad:

You mean beside the unlimited airtime on this blog? (http://taxi777petesblog.blogspot.com/)

JB

... BBM does seem to pull in the crowds for these rides.....

It's my rapier-like wit, boyish good looks and winning smile that does it.







:D

You mean beside the unlimited airtime on this blog? (http://taxi777petesblog.blogspot.com/)
JB

Are you insinuating some hot air on that blog???:notamused:

I couldn't imagine!

hmmm...NOw yer talkin!;)

Just want to keep your expectations set ... this is not a Bostic torture your ligaments, just wishing to end it all excursion. But it does work your legs out. I've got an old cue sheet from Western Wheelers from one of the rides they do on LDTSG. Some great views of the windmill farm too!

Henry, are you thinking of 10 and riding in the Peninsula area?

Yeah, 9-10 am. Where are you coming from?

Yeah, 9-10 am. Where are you coming from?

Coming from Palo Alto but need to be home by 12:30 for a wedding in the early afternoon. I'm a bit at a loss as to what to do for rides this weekend. What's your current thinking on that ride?

So anyone up for a climb to the top of Patterson Pass, with a scenic view of the windmill farm?

It's a shame you're all in the bay area....

Not sure of my weekend schedule yet. I'll post back up when I know.

Yeah, 9-10 am. Where are you coming from?

If you guys don't mind a BF newbie I might be able to join you on a peninsula ride. I was gonna try the Pen Velo B ride on Saturday but can always try that later on.

It's a shame you're all in the bay area....

Ummm Yeah! I was gonna mention that! You call these great rides out there and you're almost in Utah!...well sorta:o

So anyone up for a climb to the top of Patterson Pass, with a scenic view of the windmill farm?

Is this a part of Bossman's ride? I'm hooked into that one...Of my own accord. He seems to go for the after the ride Pizza...Can't beat that!

Ummm Yeah! I was gonna mention that! You call these great rides out there and you're almost in Utah!...well sorta:o

Hey, you're always welcome to ride (or drive) out the day before and spend the night. I'll even feed ya.

Is this a part of Bossman's ride? I'm hooked into that one...Of my own accord. He seems to go for the after the ride Pizza...Can't beat that!


I think I'm going to take a shot at the Palomares loop on Saturday. If you wanna get it firmed up we can make it something official.

I was going to start from my house, but I can make the drive to Pleasanton BART and meet you (and other folks) there. If it's just a few of us, we can extend the ride on an ad-hoc basis if we want to.

I think I'm going to take a shot at the Palomares loop on Saturday. If you wanna get it firmed up we can make it something official.

I was going to start from my house, but I can make the drive to Pleasanton BART and meet you (and other folks) there. If it's just a few of us, we can extend the ride on an ad-hoc basis if we want to.

Pleasanton BART sounds like a good spot for sure, let's just call it then. I'm in.

Hey, you're always welcome to ride (or drive) out the day before and spend the night. I'll even feed ya.
Deal!

Deal!

Course, you'll have to put up with the animals (cat, lab, mastiff pup) and the kids...

As an enticement, dinner tonight was roasted garlic and ham mac 'n cheese, with fresh (homemade) sourdough rolls. All we were missing was a bottle of chardonnay.

Pleasanton BART sounds like a good spot for sure, let's just call it then. I'm in.


'k.

Now that I think about it, there is a killer pizza place about 2-3 miles east of Pleasanton BART - Amici's.
Let's meet up in the south side BART parking lot, say about 9am? Forecast calls for mid-80's.


Hey, you're always welcome to ride (or drive) out the day before and spend the night. I'll even feed ya.

Is this invite open to any of us? Think carefully before you answer..... :D

'k.

Is this invite open to any of us? Think carefully before you answer..... :D

Yes, as a matter of fact it is. The accommodations aren't the best, but the towels aren't scratchy and the food is good. Course, I have to clear each visit with my bride first. But in general, the offer stands.

Now, you may be required to bring an appropriate bottle of wine to complement dinner...

Forecast calls for mid-80's.

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Pizza!

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IN!
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This Saturday I might try to form a ride around the Low Key Hill Climb.

Maybe something like this:

- Canada to Woodside, up Kings to Skyline to the Start (Bear Gulch) as a warmup.
- Hill Climb Race (Bear Gulch)
- Down Kings
- Summit Springs
- Whatever else...

Forecast calls for mid-80's.

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Pizza!

=

IN!
;)


Hey - does this mean I'm one of the Cool Kids, now?

Forecast calls for mid-80's.

+

Pizza!

=

IN!
;)

Count me in too!

Hey - does this mean I'm one of the Cool Kids, now?

Could be you know where the good Pizza is...I'm Irish I don't know where to find that Italian stuff...remember I told you I was a sheltered child?:cry:

Anyone down for a fixed ride on Sunday? I'd ride geared with you guys but my road bike is currently in pieces :(

...remember I told you I was a sheltered child?:cry:


Yeah, and I'm painfully shy.

You'll like Amici's - they have wicked awesome pizza. :D

Yeah, and I'm painfully shy.

You'll like Amici's - they have wicked awesome pizza. :D

Yeah, they have one in Mountain View, and it's goooooood.

Yeah, they have one in Mountain View, and it's goooooood.

There's one in Vacaville and we love their thin-crust pizzas. Mmmmmm, so good.

A friend and I are heading to China Camp Sunday Morning. Pretty low-key, most likely doable via CX bike.