spingineer

I don't feel like driving really far, so I figure I'd lead a local ride ... well, local to the peninsula at least (heck, I don't even live in the Peninsula). For the benefit of those not wanting to drive anywhere, I figure we could meet at 10 am at Menlo Park Caltrain (Southbound arrives at 9:59, Northbound arrives at 9:34). The ride will go up OLH, N Hwy 35, S 84, then back up West Alpine. West Alpine seems to be the forgotten hill climb (I haven't done that in awhile).

Where: Menlo Park Caltrain
When: 8/23/2008, 10 am (For Marco's benefit)
Bikely: https://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/OLH-W-Alpine

jonathanb715

Hey, Ron,

I might be interested - is it at 9 or 10? Depends on the soccer tournament schedule this weekend.

JB

spingineer

Sorry 'bout that. Changed my mind last minute ... it is at 10

jonathanb715

Cool - count me in for now. If the tournament schedule changes, though, I'll have to miss it.

JB

SesameCrunch

I'm out of town this weekend. But I'll be riding with the BF crew in London!

BlastRadius

Oooo. Descending Page Mill, FUN!. I'm tentative. 10am may be too late a start if the family has other plans that day.

taxi777

99.9999999999% In

How many miles?

spingineer

Well, if you look at the Bikely link, it states 41.3 miles.

uspspro

Easy Ron, you'll hurt his feelings

taxi777

So how many real miles? Like from a metaphysical standpoint, are they genuine miles or mind generated according to the immediate speculation of ones cosmic location? Are you feelin my groove man?

taxi777

BTW...I think someone didn't eat their prunes yesterday & their Cranky!...I won't mention any names..., but I'll just look at the party and whistle....

Ty.S

Lmfao!

Bostic

Pretty sure I am in for this one. I will be detouring at Arastradero to tack on some more hills as a bonus add on to the route
https://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path...l-Ring-of-Fire

I changed the gearing on the bike and need to test it.

BlastRadius

Oh, that's sadistic man. If the ride starts early enough, I might have to go with you.

ahpook

I love the ride up to alpine/joaquin. Might make this one, depends how the family situation is.

spingineer

I've never gone up Los Trancos ... I've always done it the reverse way, Alpine -> Joaquin. Even that was incredibly sadistic.

johnny99

Los Trancos + Ramona + Vista Verde is harder than Alpine + Joaquin. The former is steep for over 1 mile. The later is steep for only 100 yards or so.

taxi777

If anyone is interested in riding from the city (40) Xtra miles let me know...We're picking up Henry on the way at the Coffee shop on Cherry at 8am after a quick shot of Coffee and a shnaack.
He doesn't know it yet???

spingineer

He probably knows now.

BlastRadius

Err, um. What time are we talking about here?

taxi777

I'm leaving at 7am; 8am; coffee shopp; to ride start 10am Probably the Canada route.

It's all a big maybe at this point..

Bostic

Only Pete can nominate others for extra mileage without their knowledge. I've never actually climbed up the other side of Alpine.

spingineer

Oh crap ... I just realized I am on-call, so unfortunately, I will not be able to make it ...

So if you all still want to do this, you'll have to do it without me. Sorry guys.

taxi777

So... Ya pull the pin...throw the grenade, everyone jumps in the foxhole...and you a hail a cab home...Chicks!...you,re all the same...

Maybe we should do a loop by ron's for some lunch? He can order the Pizza for lunch>>?? anyone?

BlastRadius

Ron, I'm curious just how many times you get called when you're on-call.
I say laptop, laptop backpack, and 3G data card and you're golden. Come on, it's the 21st century!