herbm

I did a bit over 105 miles at the Tour de Palm Springs...
I rode with ME, Magicant, MarkAJ, Ronjon10, Nygirl777, kar3368,Extort and maddmike...I also saw Octico and Kris on her snazzy new red bike....it looks even better in person...
Also scvroadie....who I hope is feeling better!
Pix and ride reports should be up tomorrow...

Psydotek

No riding today. Trying to rest after two days of bike commuting for a short duathlon tomorrow in redlands. Hopefully it won't be raining... Much...

jsigone

no ride today, was looking forward to the palomar century but the rain might take the best of it. So looking for an alternative ride for tomorrow.

Cleave

Hi,

Rode a fairly easy 42 miles with my club (usual Saturday social ride). Went to a friend's Tour of California party in the afternoon for a short time before heading up to Burbank for my Dad's 78th birthday and Chinese New Year dinner. Tried not to eat too much as I am racing tomorrow if it's dry.

iamtim

I live at La Habra and Beach Blvd in La Habra. I took La Habra Blvd out to Brea Canyon Road which I took north to Pathfinder. Took Pathfinder over to Hacienda, and down Hacienda to West Road. Took West over to Santa Gertrudes, and then back home via a residential route.

My brother, sister-in-law, and her uncle kept going past La Serna High School up to Colima. On Colima they went back to Hacienda, which they took northbound to... some street or another which cuts up to Turnbull Canyon Road. From Turnbull they took Painter down to Whittier Blvd, and Whittier Blvd back home.

mrdick

this morning, a short 20-mile ride, PV to Manhattan Beach Pier and back. tomorrow, the PV loop.

ohsmily

From La Jolla/UTC 20 miles North on PCH and then back. That Torrey Pines hill is a good challenge after a very fast 35 miles behind you.

P.S. I did the ride with a couple of buddies of mine who happen to be WAY too slow for me (so I left them behind)...Anyone in the La Jolla/UTC area need a riding partner or have a group that they ride with on a regular basis that maintains an intermediate/advanced level pace?

jsigone

pending what day you ride, I might be up for it. What's you speed on PCH?

ohsmily

I am usually between 18-23mph for flat or minor inclines. Obviously, things slow down on the hills. (my end goal, in June, is to do a half-ironman so I am working on both speed and distance ability).

My computer said the ride took 2:20 for 42 miles. The cyclo-computer stops counting when stopped at stoplights, etc, so the ride took longer real time, but 2:20 of ride time.

jsigone

Sounds about my pace. I can only go about 25-26mph max on the flats with my singlespeed, but usually stay in the low 20's most of the time and I hammer the short rollers along the coast.

Indolent58

Just join the SDBC group rides starting from UC Cyclery on Saturday and Sunday mornings. They have A through C- groups. Somewhere in there I am sure there is a group that can kick your #$#.

NRRider

Yesterday (2/10), did the Northridge/Little Tujunga/Santa Clarita loop. 46 miles, lots of climbing. Great ride.

ohsmily

The ee'ees at UC Cyclery mentioned that group to me. Is there anything I have to do to "join?" Can I just show up on Saturday morning? I think someone said they meet at 8.

And, absolutely, there are going to be plenty of people who are going to "kick my azz" as far as cycling goes.

Is the group friendly and welcoming to newcomers?

Thanks.

jslopez

Turned out to be a beautiful day.

Rode solo from Marina Del Rey, to Palos Verdes switchbacks and back. My first metric century of the year and one tiny step closer to getting back to shape.

Indolent58

Haven't gone yet myself. I've talked to to some of the people who do go. Seems like a friendly crowd and the rides are open to anyone - no need to sign up. Check out the SDBC website for route and time info.

Psydotek

I did this for a duathlon today in 40 minutes:

https://www.routeslip.com/map.php?map=21520

In the pouring rain. 50 degrees. I know i know, it's only about 9 miles, but there was a 3 mile run before and after the ride. Finished in under 2 hours i think... Got 2nd place in my age group (just ignore the fact that there were only two people in my age group). I guess i got kinda lucky everyone was wanting to do the triathlon instead (it would have been a 100m swim instead of a second 3 mile run at the end). But i didn't want to bust out my wetsuit and i struggle at swimming without extra flotation...

But yeah, it was pouring... There's nothing quite like shooting down a hill at 25mph with rain stinging you in the face. I might have gone faster if i could have seen better through my water droplet covered sunglasses...

My bike sooooo needs to be cleaned now.

merider1

Awesome, man! I respect, dude, as there is no way I'm ever doing a duathlon or triathlon. You people are crazy.

merider1

I rode PS century yesterday and just got back from my 35 mile recovery ride. I headed out from Sherman Oaks (my doorstep) to Griffith Park, climbed one hill (and said to self, "no frickin' way am I doing anymore climbing today"), hit the rollers on Zoo Drive to Los Feliz and then did intervals on the bike path. I ran into Danaxles60 (Sal) who was out doing some speed work. It was nice to see him. There were lots of other riders out as well. Gorgeous out there but a little windy.

VanceMac

Rode a mtb today for the first time in about 15 years. Big John took me on the fire roads of Topanga State Park, which are just perfect for some scenic trail riding with a fair amount of hills.

I am stoked... but I think this means more shopping. Don't tell the wife.

BigSean

Went out and did some hill repeats at max effort. Then did another 20 miles. The hill repeats were 2.14 miles and varied between 6 and 16% average of 10%. It was a punishing thing to do, with an average HR of 182. I signed up for an onliine coach and that was part of my first workout.