Forum: Southern California

I pre-rode the first 27 miles of the Amtrak Century according to this route: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=http://map.tourofcalifornia.org/gps/amtrak-century.kmz There is a long section on Marguerite that is under construction. I stayed off the street because they are redoing the asphalt. ...

Does anyone else here go on MNR.comhttp://midnightridazz.com rides? :)

I was thinking about riding from HB to the South Bay (Redondoish) mainly via PCH. How is PCH past Seal Beach? Is it safe to ride or should I abort?

For those who ride in the Thousand Oaks/Moorepark/Simi areas. From VC Star http://www.vcstar.com/news/2010/sep/02/labor-dispute-will-delay-work-on-norwegian-grade/ A project to improve a section of Moorpark Road in Thousand Oaks , known locally as the Norwegian Grade, has been temporarily...

I am considering trying Robert Kahler's torture clinc. Has anyone here ever done the torture clinic? Would I get the same results from a hand full of Spinerval DVDs and time on the trainer, or would I get more from Robert's class? Thanks,

Anybody doing/ done this ride? Doesn't look too bad. Goes through Riverside, Lake Elsinore, Mo Val and a couple of the nearby areas and passes next to Lake Matthews, Lake Elsinore and Lake Perris. I just signed up for it and it's my first century ride.

I've been back on three years now. I've got about two on my first new bike in 30 years. I had the initial shop setup. Now after going along, making minor tweaks, searching for the grail and after a recent experience where I finally made a small cleat adjustment that produced incredible result, I'm...

After riding for 2 months on my hybrid, I've really been tempted to get a road bike. First, however, I'd like to know if I'm actually missing out on anything and the only way to find out would be to actually ride a decent road bike for a weekend. I dont think I get too much from a parking lot...

I'm looking to hit some offroad and also skill drills for the upcoming cross season. I've not done it before, have been riding road for a while (but not a racer). I need to do dismouts, remounts, barriers, hill runups, offroad riding etc. I don't have a partner to ride with/train with which I...

Are they racing tonite (08-27-10)? Is that a San Diego County owned facility or a San Diego city owned facility? I looked at SDVA's calender and it shows what a normal calender looks like (times, classes, etc.)...and....its shows a blank for tonight's date. So....does tis mean there is no...

A GMR first deserves it's own thread! Abec being the trooper he is as a new rider decided it was time for a GMR ride. Geeze, the dude smoked up GMR. I had to really work my arse off to keep up for video. Didn't help much that FryDaddy showed up. He was up there doing TT's to the shack. He turned...

Hi, WHo in the SGV would you all recommend/trust who can do quality tuning on a ~ 1980 high-end bike with Campy Nuovo Record? Thanks!

Last Sunday I did the Bike the Bay in San Diego. My 14 yr old daughter and I went on our Wal-Mart tandem. It was a blast. Last year, this was my first organized group ride. It is a fun, pretty easy ride for beginners. The ride starts and ends behind the convention center in San Diego. After...

Coming down to Redondo this evening and looking for rides Thurs-Sunday. Intermediate rider from Northern Cal. foothills who likes hills and flats (if it's with a good group). Any suggestions or advise would be appreciated

167516(click pic) 167517 Did a quick solo ride up GMR late this afternoon. 22.23 miles with 2539 feet of climbing. Great weather for a change lead to a great ride. Was a large group getting ready to head up just as I hit the bottom about 6:30 PM or so. Anyone know what that was ? :50:

I've seen plenty of group rides that start in Tustin, Irvine, Fullerton, and Orange. I haven't been able to find any group rides in South OC (around Dana Point preferably) with the exception of a handful of Rock N Road rides. Did I leave some stone unturned or are there really that few South OC...

http://presidiosports.com/2010/08/lubinski-smith-have-too-much-kick-at-end/

So long story short,in a long way when i first installed my brifters last nov(first set,first year riding)i broke a little piece of plastic where the cable is seated,but i didnt realize what it was for until today. A routine adjustment to get dialed in for the weekend ended up in a three hour...

I am making a documentary as I bike the southern tier. It involves anyone and everyone. It hasn't begun yet but I will be touring in two weeks. I am making this film with the intenetion of bringing people together from all walks of life. Connect. If you wish to advise, contribute, criticize,...

Free Road Bicycle Group Riding Skills Class, August 29, 2010, Banning’s Bikes, 206 N. Harbor Blvd, Fullerton, CA On August 29, 2010, as an option to the Sunday morning Team Velocity ride, there will be a road bike skills class lead by knowledgeable, patient and kind Team Velocity members....

So who is signed up for this one? http://www.santabarbaracentury.org/ From the site: I'm in for the full 100. The route is an excellent one.

http://presidiosports.com/2010/08/santa-barbara-triathlon-is-a-community-event/

http://s929.photobucket.com/home/Dominus3/recentuploads?view=slideshow

I rode the 50 last year as my first cycle event,and i really enjoyed it.I'm planning on doing it again but haven't decided what route. Any BFers going to be there? if so what route?

With all the heat we have been having, I was wondering what the earliest starting time anyone uses for GMR this time of year. Started once at 3 AM, only to have to sit for an hour and a half at the top as the local officials pulled a car up the side of the canyon at the top just past the shack....

Anyone going up to Ridgecrest this weekend for this ride? http://www.sonofdeathride.com/4436.html 138 Miles - 16,965' of Climbing Just signed up yesterday. I'm running a compact crank with 11-25, but might throw 11-28 on for this ride. Part of me thinks if I need 3 extra teeth, I...

Hey I just got engaged and me and my partner are both active bikers. I'm planning a wedding around this theme and I was wondering if anyone else was engaged with a biker spouse and is dealing with the same parameters as i. Let me know thanks community!

For some reason Riverside and Rancho Cucamonga club rides don't fit my schedule. If you ride around Ontario, Chino, hit me up. I ride the SART on wknds, up Euclid and around Prado park.

I am new to the Bicycling world and live in Long Beach and have a lot of weight to loose. Does anyone know of a bike club that might take a slow beginner?

Is there usually an open gate at the access point from the San Gabriel trail at College Park Drive? Today I tried to follow Google Map directions from Long Beach to Los Alamitos, and ended up riding across the river on the shoulder of Hwy 22, passing those "no bikes allowed on freeway" signs,...

CICLE leads another Urban Expeditions on the Westside...:) http://tiny.cc/zaz1e

http://presidiosports.com/2010/08/upcoming-sb-triathlon-recruiting-help/