ifox

BigSean,

Could you post the location (or address) of your shop?

I should be able to make it on either 4/05 or 4/12. I probably will be too sore on 4/19 (after Sea Otter RR).

ROJA

Wow, that is quite a ride. I'm out, but have a blast!

BigSean

I will be doing this ride again later in the month also.
For 4-5 meet at 60 E Sunnyoaks Ave, Campbell 95008

9:45 am

Bostic

Do you have a bikely route mapped out yet or is it a wing it as the ride goes along? Hopefully the weather will be a bit more consistent.

BigSean

I can do a bikely.

https://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/120094

Im not always confident that bikely numbers are correct, but it says 77 miles and 8000ft. Expect a bit more on the elevation, mileage should be very close. There are also several other options for changes along the way should we decide too.

ifox

So, did we decide on the day?
Is it 4/04 or 4/05?

BigSean

Its 4/05 which is this saturday.

Bostic

Looks good. Can anyone comment on the weather along there? After the cold weather on last Saturday's ride at Skyline and OLH I do want to be prepared but not over dressed.

BigSean

Sure can, its usually a bit warmer then the Pescadero area. Ill be weather watching, but planning on what I had on last saturday. It can be cold along Skyline/Summit, but we wont be there until after noon. If the sun is out it should be nice. Ill wear leg warmers and arm warmers and my vest.

As of the current weather report expect mid 50's

BottleRocket

I'm in (90% sure, you can never be certain in my line of work) I've had to live vicariously the last couple rounds of BF rides, but so far the calendar is open for the morning/afternoon of the 5th. This will be my first time riding these hills so I'm really looking forward to it. Since I'll be driving from SF, are there any parking issues we should be aware of?

BigSean

We are meeting at my business so we will have plenty of parking, no issues at all.

BigSean

anyone that is coming and wants my cell # please Pm me. But if ya google map the address it is easy enough.

ifox

I'm off for this ride. Can't make it .
Have a good ride, guys!

SesameCrunch

Sorry I can't join you guys for this one. I'll catch you on the next ride.

Have fun!

silentben

Hey BigSean, I am a "maybe" for the ride on Saturday. I've never ridden any of the roads that far south and would love to check them out. I'll try and let you know tomorrow if my plans for the weekend take more definite shape

Bostic

Depending on how much sleep I get I'll either drive over and park at the meeting spot or ride the bike and meet up at Pierce and HW9. How long does it usually take you to get to Pierce & 9?

BigSean

I would say no more then 30 minutes. I got to the top of 9 yesterday from my house in just over an hour and my house is just down the street.

Bostic

I'm going to ride over to 9 and Pierce from Sunnyvale. I'll leave early to get there before 10:15ish am.

Bostic

I am eating the best damn bowl of cereal ever right now. 81.5 miles for me. I turned off at Redwood Gulch. The thought of one more climb up Mt. Eden road was a big veto. Thank you Eric, Tim and Sean for being patient on those latter climbs where I was suffering.

spingineer

You were suffering? That's big news!

BigSean

By the time I got back home I ended with 89.9 miles and 8428ft of climbing. Im recovering a bit so I can get up and get something to eat. Oh my, what a great ride. Big Basin is amazing, Zayante in my opinion is prettier the Tunitas Creek, road surface is definately better. My entire body is sore.

SesameCrunch

If you're hurting on these climbs, I'm freeeekin' scaaaared !

BigSean

We both had a hard time after lunch, perhaps it was the soda. Either way I had indigestion the rest of the ride. It is actually a great route. Big Basin was an amazing experience, I cant believe I had never ridden through there before. The roads were winding and smoothe, the redwoods were huge. Amazing park! There is so much great riding around here.

spingineer

Yea, I rode Big Basin with Western Wheelers a couple years ago, and it completely wiped me out, but the pain was secondary as I was riding through one of the most breathtaking views around. I haven't mustered up the energy, or the nerve, to go back again.

SesameCrunch

OK, you guys are making me feel better about riding this next time ...

But you must admit, it's disconcerting to hear Bostic complain about a climb.