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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. November 2009 November 1 - Giro d'Vino (official...
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...
This is now the official "Bikes of NorCal" Photo Album. Show them off here!! :D 2005 Kona Caldera Hardtail http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o286/Flycrow/kona.jpg
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 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.) ...
Like the title says, I just moved to the island. (I should change my profile info.) I've been working over here for a couple of years and figured I should shorten my commute. While I will miss SF and its easy access to Marin, I won't miss the lengthy commute. I'm also looking forward to...
Took a frame and fork into Joe's Bike Painting Shop in Watsonville, Ca. for touch ups on underside of fork crown and some very tiny chip dots on the down tube. Took it in on a Thursday late afternoon and got it back early Monday the following week. That's really only Friday and Saturday. Just...
I've envied Spingineer's Triple Crown jersey for a long time now. I want one, and apparently you have to actually ride the three double centuries to get one. I'm thinking about going for it in 2010. I guess I think posting the possibility here is the first step in making it a reality. I'm...
I learned today that Mary Ann Parker ("MaryAnn"), a BikeForums member, took her life. Mary Ann was the mother of John Peckham, a member of Alto Velo, who was killed by a drugged-up, reckless driver on Old Page Mill Road several years ago. Mary Ann took the loss of her only son very hard and, in...
No rain, no rain, no rain ...... Looks like the area's rain will all happen in the middle of the day, and mostly in the north. Even though the party's on regardless of rain, it'll probably be over well before the 8:00pm start. So here's a great chance to bundle up like Waldo and take a late...
I never used it before or been there. I was wondering if it's safe to lock up my bike there? I'm only in class several hours a day.
I like the new changes made to BF. Is the server faster too? BR
Now that daylight savings time has ended and with winter approaching I find it harder to get motivated to go riding after work. So to combat the laziness I thought that doing a regular, scheduled night ride with other people would help. For me Tuesday and Thursday are good days to ride. I like...
I think a person taking an order should be able to answer a simple question about the food. Just saying... Am I expecting too much? P.S. It was a "language barrier". UD
According to this list, the top 10 are all 30% or steeper. To be honest, I have not ever heard of any of the top 4 before. Number one is reportedly just as steep as Canton Ave. in Pittsburgh, the purported steepest urban street in the world....
It looks like we'll be moving back to Sacramento later this weekend. While I grew up there, I took up cycling after I left. Can you guys give me the low-down on the competitive road cycling scene? Are there regular group rides that are worth attending? What are some of the classic road rides?...
Work off some of that Thanksgiving Feast! Join me for a 52 mile jaunt with 3760 feet of climbing. Planning to head out from Hagan Park at 9am on Friday the 27th. Including a lunch break at the famed Karen's Bakery in Folsom on way back. Here's the route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/15805 ...
Where did everybody ride this weekend? I did a 3.5 hour jaunt around Los Altos, Portola, and Woodside on Saturday.
Here is a link to a definitive article on the nastiest hills in San Francisco. 4 or 5 of them are over 30% Some are off the beaten track quite a bit so they would not have much traffic. http://www.weathersealed.com/2009/11/10/the-steeps-of-san-francisco/ Did "The Crew" slay any of...
This was always on my list of climbs to do and I finally got to do it while driving up to the Woodside Century a month and a half ago. I wish this road wasn't 300 miles from Long Beach! Click here for my ride report, pictures and route map. A couple of highlights in picture form from the...
So I'm stealing this idea from George, in SoCal ... it's a cool thread, and we need one in here. What did you recently buy? Show it off here.
I've had this mole on my right thigh for as long as I can remember. The last year, I've been looking at it and thinking, "Did that used to be so big?" and lately, "Did that used to be two different shades?" :wtf: So I got myself to the Dermatologist, who excised it and sent it off to the Path...
My wife and I are heading up to SF from Pasadena for a long weekend in early December. She will be there for a conference the whole week and I will drive up to meet her on Thursday night. I will have all day Friday to do a bike ride. We will likely stay in the same place we always do in China...
Well, Lowkey is almost over, only 2 more challenges left. Last week, it was Mnt. Diablo. I had sat class so I couldn't go, but here are a few pics that my buddy took. http://www.illumixstudios.com/Sports/Low-Key-Hill-Climb-09/Low-Key-Hill-Climb-Mount/EDITIMG4684/713603394_jGSct-M-1.jpg ...
Moving to Point Richmond from Mill Valley. I'm currently commuting to the city 3 days a week. My ride takes about 50 minutes. Any estimates on how the commute would compare on the East Bay Trail plus BART or bike shuttle? Would it be better, quicker, or less expensive to drive over to Marin and...
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