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#677
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Not where I lived. I had a bike my parents got me at a garage sale and after only 2 weeks of riding it I got hit by a drunk driver... Yeah I could run around the track at the local school, but I hate running in circles. I did swimming and diving in HS and played tennis a little... But I couldn't go hiking, I couldn't ride a bike anywhere outside the city because I didn't have a bike and the 2 weeks I did have one, my parents wouldn't let me go anywhere far. I didn't have a car and my parents wouldn't take me anywhere...
#678
Direct Hit Not Required
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I didn't mean speed/fitness wise. With the way it's going right now, it will take a couple weeks to get back in shape. What I meant was I'm ready to be riding almost every day (or as much as school work and my 4 jobs permit) and being ready for races... But the truth is, Sacramento was not very outdoor activity friendly. I lived there till late 2007. I lived in the suburbs and didn't have a car. Definitely nothing like what I was used from Europe. I'm from a tiny village in the mountains surrounded by a forest.
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OMG, I'm not there yet, but in 3 years I will be ... dang. And being a transplant from LA, I used to be purely a flatlander, but hanging out with the boys here, my climbing has improved, so there is hope after all.
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Don't fear the big 50.
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Whats up everyone?
I just moved to the bay area (Fremont, specifically) from Baltimore, MD about 3 months ago. I'm 26, ride fixed and also just recently bought a 2010 CAAD9 w/ rival-force mix.
It's colder out than I thought California would be.. I guess lack of humidity. I'm used to 90's and 100% humidity. (which is terrible honestly)
But I didn't think I'd be buying a ton of winter gear when I got here.. haha. <3 the PI outlet in Gilroy. One of the guys that works there did the opposite move I did.. CA > DC and back to CA.. I can see why, I like it here!
I just moved to the bay area (Fremont, specifically) from Baltimore, MD about 3 months ago. I'm 26, ride fixed and also just recently bought a 2010 CAAD9 w/ rival-force mix.
It's colder out than I thought California would be.. I guess lack of humidity. I'm used to 90's and 100% humidity. (which is terrible honestly)
But I didn't think I'd be buying a ton of winter gear when I got here.. haha. <3 the PI outlet in Gilroy. One of the guys that works there did the opposite move I did.. CA > DC and back to CA.. I can see why, I like it here!
#685
Brown Bear, Sqrl Hunter
Hi all,
I'm 24, and I ride a 2004 Giant OCR-2. I live in the south bay, SJ area, but I do ride in SF from time to time. Riding to lose some pounds before next summer
I'm 24, and I ride a 2004 Giant OCR-2. I live in the south bay, SJ area, but I do ride in SF from time to time. Riding to lose some pounds before next summer
#686
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just moved to Davis
Just moved out here (here meaning northern California, the big West), from Durham, NC. And already, the cycling out here is amazing - if for no other reason than the lack of humidity compared to the east coast.
I would love to find some mountain bike routes close enough to Davis to ride to the trailhead (living car-free out here), so if you have suggestions, please let me know.
Thanks, and I hope to meet more of you from Davis in person.
Some of you may know me from my old Outspokin' Cyclist columns in the Herald Sun newspaper.
I would love to find some mountain bike routes close enough to Davis to ride to the trailhead (living car-free out here), so if you have suggestions, please let me know.
Thanks, and I hope to meet more of you from Davis in person.
Some of you may know me from my old Outspokin' Cyclist columns in the Herald Sun newspaper.
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Hey guys!
New to the forums, 17, and I ride a Volume Cutter fixed gear and Scattante R330 (just getting into road). Don't have too much time to ride outside of home (around Cupertino/Sunnyvale) now that school's back, but definitely hoping to make some trips up to SF. I drop by SJSU/IminusD a bit so might see some of you around haha
New to the forums, 17, and I ride a Volume Cutter fixed gear and Scattante R330 (just getting into road). Don't have too much time to ride outside of home (around Cupertino/Sunnyvale) now that school's back, but definitely hoping to make some trips up to SF. I drop by SJSU/IminusD a bit so might see some of you around haha
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Just moved out here (here meaning northern California, the big West), from Durham, NC. And already, the cycling out here is amazing - if for no other reason than the lack of humidity compared to the east coast.
I would love to find some mountain bike routes close enough to Davis to ride to the trailhead (living car-free out here), so if you have suggestions, please let me know.
Thanks, and I hope to meet more of you from Davis in person.
Some of you may know me from my old Outspokin' Cyclist columns in the Herald Sun newspaper.
I would love to find some mountain bike routes close enough to Davis to ride to the trailhead (living car-free out here), so if you have suggestions, please let me know.
Thanks, and I hope to meet more of you from Davis in person.
Some of you may know me from my old Outspokin' Cyclist columns in the Herald Sun newspaper.
Do you ride road?
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Howdy all,
I'm 24, still pretty new to cycling. Started in April with a Scott S40, it was a bit big so went to a smaller Specialized Allez Elite. I love riding around SF and trying to do a full commute to Mountain View every other week. My goal is the full 50mi commute once a week - weather permitting - by next spring. I'm always looking for more people to ride with on the weekends!
Oh yeah and... BIKE PARTY!! (I'm originally from SJ )
I'm 24, still pretty new to cycling. Started in April with a Scott S40, it was a bit big so went to a smaller Specialized Allez Elite. I love riding around SF and trying to do a full commute to Mountain View every other week. My goal is the full 50mi commute once a week - weather permitting - by next spring. I'm always looking for more people to ride with on the weekends!
Oh yeah and... BIKE PARTY!! (I'm originally from SJ )
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*Reposted from the Introduction Thread
Happy New Years everyone!
Born again because it's been +15 years since I've been on a road bike. My previous road bike was a Giants Kronos. After some prodding from relatives and friends, I finally decided to dive into the deep end of the pool. I am currently building up a relatively budget-minded bike with a 2002 Cannondale CAAD5 3000Si 52cm frame. I am hopeful that the bike will be ready by Spring/Summer time.
I'm located in Brentwood, and see quite alot of roadies, so I may see some of you someday.
Ride On
-Jeff
Happy New Years everyone!
Born again because it's been +15 years since I've been on a road bike. My previous road bike was a Giants Kronos. After some prodding from relatives and friends, I finally decided to dive into the deep end of the pool. I am currently building up a relatively budget-minded bike with a 2002 Cannondale CAAD5 3000Si 52cm frame. I am hopeful that the bike will be ready by Spring/Summer time.
I'm located in Brentwood, and see quite alot of roadies, so I may see some of you someday.
Ride On
-Jeff
#691
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Hello hello! Loved to ride as a kid and have decided to get back on the old bike. Ali, 25 from the east bay. Waiting to get a nice shiny road bike off of layaway soon. Can't wait to get out there now that the weather is somewhat decent. Hope to see you all out there!
#693
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Hey all,
22 y/o SJSU engineering student from Hayward. Avid motorcyclist but havnt ridden a bicycle regularly in 10 years or so. Hate running but must stay fit for rugby to be fun, hope cycling is the way to go lol.
Im currently building a single speed SE Lager, will post pics when done. First road bike too, pretty excited
Oh yeah... @jandro, cant wait to do bike party!
22 y/o SJSU engineering student from Hayward. Avid motorcyclist but havnt ridden a bicycle regularly in 10 years or so. Hate running but must stay fit for rugby to be fun, hope cycling is the way to go lol.
Im currently building a single speed SE Lager, will post pics when done. First road bike too, pretty excited
Oh yeah... @jandro, cant wait to do bike party!
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Hello everyone;
50+ rider here. Started riding again last March, so just finish my first full year of riding.2,125 miles so far and counting.
Live in the Menlo Park area and ride a few times a week with my long ride on the weekend. Current ride is a 09 look 566. I am a clyde, but getting smaller and a little faster. Old La Honda rd scares me.
Time to start looking for friends to ride with. Joined Western Wheelers a couple of weeks ago, but have not gotten out to do one of there rides as of yet.
Rick
50+ rider here. Started riding again last March, so just finish my first full year of riding.2,125 miles so far and counting.
Live in the Menlo Park area and ride a few times a week with my long ride on the weekend. Current ride is a 09 look 566. I am a clyde, but getting smaller and a little faster. Old La Honda rd scares me.
Time to start looking for friends to ride with. Joined Western Wheelers a couple of weeks ago, but have not gotten out to do one of there rides as of yet.
Rick
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The carbon goes WOO-WOOSH
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Just moved out here (here meaning northern California, the big West), from Durham, NC. And already, the cycling out here is amazing - if for no other reason than the lack of humidity compared to the east coast.
I would love to find some mountain bike routes close enough to Davis to ride to the trailhead (living car-free out here), so if you have suggestions, please let me know.
Thanks, and I hope to meet more of you from Davis in person.
Some of you may know me from my old Outspokin' Cyclist columns in the Herald Sun newspaper.
I would love to find some mountain bike routes close enough to Davis to ride to the trailhead (living car-free out here), so if you have suggestions, please let me know.
Thanks, and I hope to meet more of you from Davis in person.
Some of you may know me from my old Outspokin' Cyclist columns in the Herald Sun newspaper.
Hey there! Joker and I both are in Davis, if you ride road there are definitely some great rides/routes to check. Mountain I do not know of anything super close unfortunately, besides heading out towards Berryessa.
#699
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hello- I am 45 and live in the visalia area. my love for road riding started in 83. used to ride with a couple of friends all over the central valley. flash forward. got back into cycling about 10 years ago, and rode hard for a few years. I did the grizzley century at that time. stopped riding again untill this feb. Back on the bike and have just over 400 miles in so far this year. If anybody is interested in riding around the visalia area get in touch.
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Hello all. I live in Sacramento and recently got into cycling. I've been riding around and to work a few times on my mountain bike, and am just about to buy my first road bike. I'd love to meet some people in the area to ride with as none of my friends do.