Northern California
This is now the official "Bikes of NorCal" Photo Album. Show them off here!! :D 2005 Kona Caldera Hardtail
I thought it might be helpful to both the regulars and the visitors if we had a thread (perhaps stickied ;)) that summarized all the upcoming events. We could list them with links to the specific thread, and just update the calendar as needed. Apologies for getting behind in updating the...
My name is Chris. I am 43 y/o clydesdale. I live in Benicia and am a roadie. My bike is a 2004 REI Novara Trionfo. I'll drive to ride with other Norcals if the timing is right. Unfortunately, Easter Sunday's ride won't work because I have a family gathering. OK, your turn. Please don't...
I thought I'd post these in the local group before having to go the shipping route. Anybody want these? They are free. TAKEN - I have 5 spare 700 x 28-32 tubes from my hybrid that I no longer have a use for. 4 Forte, 1 Performance. (Yes I found a 4 for 1 sale at some point.) CLAIMED -...
I had to search for a while to find my old posting with my Diablo climbing time. I though it would be cool to have one thread (perhaps marked STICKY?) to track our times on various favorite hills. Anyone else interested? Feel free to include other popular climbing routes... I will start...
I am in need of a cycling buddy :] preferably a female, and possibly someone who is up to my speed and more , keep me motivated! someone to talk to during a ride would be marvelous.
Hey all - on the weekend of March 24, my family is having a rather large reunion at the Indian Springs Resort or something like that in Calistoga. Anyone familiar with the location of the resort and the surrounding area? We're going up early Friday morning from the East Bay, and since most...
Yes, this deserves its own thread. Yes, I was showing off for the spin teacher who is hawt.
Where did everybody ride this weekend? I did a 3.5 hour jaunt around Los Altos, Portola, and Woodside on Saturday.
Taking a novice adult rider for a ride in the Sacto area, talking about heading along the river into old Scramento and then back...we don't know what we are talking about. He says he wants to do a 'Delta" ride. If you know the area could you make a recommendation as the above, or a...
Hey there, I'm in a bit of a hurry, but I appreciate any help. So I'm flying to SF Saturday to meet a buddy to ride for two days (from Georgia Tech, any GT Grads??) But even working for the airline doesn't help with the baggage situation (new co-op at Delta). After a few hours on the website and...
According to the Twitterverse, someone spread tacks out on Kings Mtn. recently. Be careful going up and especially coming down!
I salute this guy: Man tackles suspected bicycle thief being chased by cops If any of you downtown SJ BFers knows him, give him some love. :thumb:
... in the Masters 100+ category that is. :lol: Traduction from "Le Figaro" today: <100 year old french Robert Marchand established today the first hour record in his age category. The event took place at the UCI Velodrome in Aigle, Switzerland. Marchand covered 24.25 km (15.16 miles). ...
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Hey guys, My 2004 specialized allez sport 54cm was stolen from my apt's garage (don't know when but I noticed it last night). It is an all black, with 105 components, mavic open pro w/ ultegra hubs. http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCProduct.jsp?arc=2004&spid=21049 I saw this f--ker...
Hey I'm in San Francisco for a few days with A New Bike. I was wondering if any locals could point me to some great places for bikes or food? I like nice bike shops and thin pizza. Lemme know! af
http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_19941056 Attorney for driver in Saratoga hit-and-run case blames cyclist By Tracey Kaplan Posted: 02/10/2012 07:58:12 PM PST Updated: 02/10/2012 10:27:55 PM PST Delivering a forceful but risky closing argument, the lawyer for a Saratoga man accused of...
It looks like I will be in the San Francisco area (Walnut Creek, to be specific) from Feb. 25th to Mar. 1st for business, and I would like to get some riding in while I am there. With that said, any suggestions for a good bike shop(s) where I can rent a bike from? Also, could you guys give me...
I'm considering a custom frameset and this shop is the only nearby dealer with all the high tech fit equipment. Have any of you been to the shop? What are your impressions? Etc. Thanks in advance.
"A year of pursuit leads to arrest in hit and run" http://www.mercurynews.com/columns/ci_15017432
This is my absolute favorite ride in the area. Great hills, some short fun downs, and outstanding scenery. Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/103854 We'll stop at the Subway in Shingle Springs for lunch. Rolling from Folsom Bike about 9am. Pacing around 17-18 on flats (though there...
I have been toying with the idea of doing a 100m off road ride for a while. I am not thinking of some epic single track monster but rather a dirt road ride where cross bikes could be happy. Any suggestions for Venues or interest in joining me ? I was thinking Eldarado National forest could...
http://youtu.be/Jp0nCQks6TU love it.
Hey Y'all! I am at a bit of a crossroads (no pun intended) and am hoping to get some help here. I live in Northern California (the Bay Area, Berkeley/ Oakland specifically). I am an avid roadie and am looking to take advantage of some of the trails in our area. I am seriously in the market...
Hey there, any recommendations for bike camping that's rideable (including BART) from Oakland? I'm not asking to blow up anyone's favorite stealth spot, just some recs. Is there any camping that doesn't involve ReserveAmerica? Thanks.
I have a Schwinn Sprint frame that I'm using for a fixed build and I want to get it painted. I'm currently looking for a good and affordable place to get it painted at. Do any of you Nor Cal guys have any suggestions?
According to Cycling News, Mount Diablo will be featured in stage 3 (San Jose to Livermore). No summit finish. I suspect it will go to junction and then to Livermore, It would be a hastle if the race went to the peak, but you never no. Reference:...
Don't know why I'm posting this, but nobody else is awake to let me let it out... At around 11:30 I was with the girlfriend at Marciel Gate on the top of the Redwood climb, coming from the Castro Valley direction. We were celebrating an early Valentine's Day and lookin' at the stars, when I...
I have to drop my car off at my mechanic's place tomorrow (02/12) and plan to bike home. I'm thinking of taking the following route: http://g.co/maps/b4n9a I'm familiar with riding the route from Quito and Cox over to Cupertino but not the other part. Any suggestions on good/alternate routes...
Hello BikeForums members, my name is Navi, a San Jose State college student living in SF bay area (union City) and I really want to get into road bikes. It has been something I wanted to do to get into shape and have some fun. I have been looking about Craigslist for a road bike but it seems hard...
Help Team Will support the fight against childhood cancer, Monday, February 13th Team Will is a community of cyclists of all levels and ages committed to raising public awareness and funds for childhood cancer research through a mixture of cycling activities and events. Team Will is a...
This Sunday will be a longish ride with some hills. I'll be rolling from home at 9am (let me know if you need directions). From there, I'll head up to Folsom Bike to pick up anyone joining in there (should be there about 10). And then: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/930445 Add 32mi to the route...
http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/docroot/media/2012/2012AToCStage3Map.pdf Dare we imagine the South Gate approach without potholes?
Anyone planning on attend this? I'm planning to go on Friday March 3rd hopefully to beat the rush: North American Handmade Bicycle Show: http://2012.handmadebicycleshow.com/
As i've mentioned I just moved to Los Gatos/San Jose area from the east coast a few weeks ago. My mother in law is visiting for two weeks starting tonight so this weekend will be my first chance to go on a longer ride. I'm thinking something around a metric century or so. Can anyone recommend...
I'd watch out for the rooftops in Richmond, CA http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2012/01/16/richmond-bicyclist-shot-by-sniper/
Hello All. Just wanted to share some pics from a tandem ride through Sonoma County. The run along Hwy 1 is gorgeous! This is winter riding in the Bay Area: http://yurides.wordpress.com/2012/01/27/valley-ford-to-duncans-mills-jenner/ Nancy
Sunday should be epic! It's only 55.5 mi, but it'll be over 6000 ft of climbing! And will include a couple of classic NorCal East climbs. This would be a great ride for some of you Bay area folks to come out and experience. http://ridewithgps.com/routes/905008 Pacing around 17 on flats. ...
Any recommendation on a newbie event in nor cal? Thx
Researching what springtime century ride I should do. The Tierra Bella, Wine Country Century, strawberry fields forever, and Primavera are the three I'm considering. Kinda lukewarm on the primavera, seems like a route I could do a self supported century ride on. Things that are important to...
I'm going to start riding to the gym every morning. But Google maps has me going on San Tomas expressway starting at Saratoga ave to W. Hamilton. Is it legal to ride a bicycle on expressways? If it is why do I not see anyone riding there? This will be in the early morning 5am. Thanks!
Just a FYI, there's a new bike shop in San Francisco, 746 Arguello at Golden Gate. Seems to be a good enough fellow, much luck to him.
Just moved here two days ago from the east coast. My bikes will be here Friday. I mainly ride road. Will be commuting to work on the Los gatos trail. Anyhow, can someone recommend me some rides in the area that I can't miss? Hilly is cool, or whatever. Maybe some non hard core trail riding would be...
Any suggestions? I'm looking for a fast riding but not quite in shape for a hammerfest. Thanks!
I've been doing Sunday group rides for the last 2 months which are catered to beginner-intermediate cyclists and we typically average between 15-16mph for 30 mile rides. I'm looking to try some Saturday rides elsewhere to learn from others also and prepare for Levi's GF. Are there any group rides...
Hey, Bike was stolen yesterday in the Mountain View/Los Altos area. Its a Specialized Langster Las Vegas edition 52cm, pretty much stock with just an ultegra rear brake caliper on it. If you see it anywhere please let me know Thanks
The weekend after the the Tierra Bella is the Primavera Century. In a fit of "why not" MyLilPony and I are signed up for both. Anyone else?
MyLilPony and I signed up for the Tierra Bella Century. Howz about you? Here's a photo from our 2008 effort, with Taxi777
Hi folks, I am visiting for a couple of weeks and would like to find group rides as I don't know the area (and it seems intimidating enough to drive!) - road bike, pace 12-14?, 25 miles -ish - anyone know of any women's rides or any friendly rides planned? thanks very much... will be here until...
Yes!
Here's the route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/905008 The scenery on this ride is outstanding, and so are the climbs! None of the descents are technical. The 2nd climb, Prospector, is optional. RWGPS is wrong about the climbing. It's approx 6200 ft total. Pacing around 17 on the...
I'm thinking about giving this series a try, but am a bit intimidated by how ridiculously fast everyone is. My best time up Sierra road is 40 mins and my best time up Mt Diablo (south) is 80 mins. I'm a turtle compared to some of these guys! :eek: Anyway, I noticed one of the climbs is on...
I see many Mt Hamilton threads and apologize if this has been answered many times already. Where does one get water on the climb up Mt Hamilton? If I can get a day off this week, I want to give it a shot. I usually consume 2 bottles pretty easily on the Mt Diablo climb and this one is longer. ...
Yep, it's time to report! cccorlew Mileage Bike Start End Total Fixed/SS 573 1209 636 Commuter 10200 12560 2360 Road 3146 7659 4513 TOTAL 7509
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