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Old 09-24-07, 07:42 PM
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John,

I'm in.
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Old 09-24-07, 08:04 PM
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im a possible....depends on work.
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Originally Posted by big john
It's official, LAW is not doing the ride this year. So, the question is, who would like to do it unsupported?
I'll do it if we get a group. I think we can park on a side street just up from the church that the Wheelmen use, we need permission to park there.
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Scootcore with his Carradice bag.

Shoot, that's practically a supported ride right there.
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thomsons is waaaaaaay bigger. genetics i guess....
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Originally Posted by big john
It's official, LAW is not doing the ride this year. So, the question is, who would like to do it unsupported?
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Originally Posted by big john
Ron, he's pretty sick and has been in the hospital for some time. I really don't have any details I can give, but I'm certainly hoping he's going to be O.K.
I talked to Kermit last week. He is getting better but has a ways to go. He sounded just like he always does though - same dry sense of humor. Very sweet man whom I missed on Saturday - as did many.
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Old 09-25-07, 09:44 AM
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We can park near the market at Lockwood Valley Road and Frazier Mountain Park Road. Exit the 5 at Frazier Park and go west 7.5 miles, or so. No bathrooms at the start, so stop near the fwy. If you insist, you could start at the Flying J and ride up to the start. I would like to roll at 8:00. The loop is 86 miles, unless you start at the fwy, which makes 100, for all you number-obsessed types. I'll try to recriut some of my clubmates, but some are doing the AC century and the Grizzly and the 508 are also that weekend.
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I thought it was time to bump this and try to get an idea who is coming. So far I think it's M.E., AkAk2000, Vertical Bob, Laura, big john, and at least 2 SFVBC riders. I will try and let the LAW know we are doing it, as well.
I would like Thomson to come, has anyone heard from him? How about roadfix? scvroadie and Irene?
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John,

I will have to get a rain check from you for this ride.

I will be doing the Grizz with Jane this Saturday & Irene is going to a friend's wedding.
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Have fun on this ride you guys!
I got into the Angeles Crest Century so I will be doing that......YIKES!!!
Hope I am ready for it
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Old 10-01-07, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by big john
We can park near the market at Lockwood Valley Road and Frazier Mountain Park Road. Exit the 5 at Frazier Park and go west 7.5 miles, or so.
I rode with Bill F. who sponsored this ride every year that I have done it and he said that one of the problems they had was parking. The dirt lot next to the market produced some shouting match from some of the locals about blocking in the RV they were living in. That's why they started parking at the LDS Church, however, all attempts to contact the church this year failed. Not even an answering machine. There is plenty of roadside parking around there so I think I will find a spot on a side road. We parked just up from the church on a side street for Heartbreak this year with no problem. The local sheriff even stopped to tell us about his new Giant road bike. That is a good starting point though John. I'll see you there at 8am.
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I'm still about 90% in.

Does anyone have a route slip? I looked at the LAW 5-counties page, and it mentions only a few turns, and no stoplights on the entire route. However, I'd like to have directions in case I need to catch up, etc.
Also, are there water refill spots anywhere?
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Originally Posted by AkAk2000
I'm still about 90% in.

Does anyone have a route slip? I looked at the LAW 5-counties page, and it mentions only a few turns, and no stoplights on the entire route. However, I'd like to have directions in case I need to catch up, etc.
Also, are there water refill spots anywhere?
I have an old route slip I could print out. It goes like this. Start West on Cuddy Valley Rd. R on Mil Potrero Hwy , becomes Cerro Norstre Rd. L Hwt 166/33 at T. L Hwy 33, L on Lockwood Valley rd. That's it. There is water at the store on Hwy 33 and hopefully water at the Fire Station at Ozuna where we turn toward Heartrbreak on Lockwood Valey Rd. This is not a ride where anyone should be dropped and left behind. It's too remote out there.

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Originally Posted by AkAk2000
I'm still about 90% in.

Does anyone have a route slip? I looked at the LAW 5-counties page, and it mentions only a few turns, and no stoplights on the entire route. However, I'd like to have directions in case I need to catch up, etc.
Also, are there water refill spots anywhere?
I'll make something if I can't find the routeslip. It's not a hard route to remember, I'll brief you at the start.
There is water at a couple places on the route, and a store around half way, but no water for the last 25 miles. A third bottle or Camelbak would be a good idea.
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Thanks Bob and John.

Yeah, that is a simple route. Bob, your description was more than good enough to get me through the route on Toporoute.
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I'm sitting here wondering if I shouldn't pay some newbie dues by driving some water out there on my motorcycle on friday evening and then joining the ride. Is there still interest in doing it by more than a couple of people? I haven't ridden an 86 mile day in many years, but I'm riding 30 a day with some reasonable hills without difficulty, so I think I should be able to manage just fine. My bike's ready for it, at least. Can I get a headcount to see if its worthwhile?

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ideasculptor, I think we have 8 riders and several fence sitters. The water thing is fine, we'll have plenty without any secret drops. It was a nice thought, though.
The things to remember about this ride are; it's 86 miles with 7000 feet of climbing, but it seems harder because of the location and length of the climbs and factors like wind, etc. I think it's harder than many centuries, and; it's very remote, so if you have trouble there is no sag or coasting back down or easy way out.
If you think you can handle a hilly century and are self-sufficient, by all means, come with us. It's tough, beautiful, and very rewarding.
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Sorry gang, I'm out. Getting furniture that morning.

Two more weeks and I should be back in the saddle more regularly.
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I'm out, guys. I have an appt. with my Primary doctor next week. She thinks my knee pain is just overuse (I described both the Grand Tour and Lighthouse rides and the amount of headwinds involved, and she thinks I likely overcompensated and was out of alignment as was suggested in my knee pain thread. She mentioned that I could cause it to become an injury if I push it without knowing exactly what is causing the pain.)

Regardless, she has suggested I lay off another ride that involves heavy climbing and/or headwinds and, um, I think this ride has both. So, you guys have fun out there. I'll be spinning flat miles close to home if I ride at all this weekend.

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Sorry about that Mary. Take an easy week and you'll be back stronger than before!
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Sorry about that Mary. Take an easy week and you'll be back stronger than before!
Well, and then I saw you and Jason talking about GMR/GRR. I can't even do that. I'm going to throw a temper tantrum!

But thanks, Joy, for your encouragement.
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Originally Posted by merider1
I'm out, guys. I have an appt. with my Primary doctor next week. She thinks my knee pain is just overuse (I described both the Grand Tour and Lighthouse rides and the amount of headwinds involved, and she thinks I likely overcompensated and was out of alignment as was suggested in my knee pain thread. She mentioned that I could cause it to become an injury if I push it without knowing exactly what is causing the pain.)

Regardless, she has suggested I lay off another ride that involves heavy climbing and/or headwinds and, um, I think this ride has both. So, you guys have fun out there. I'll be spinning flat miles close to home if I ride at all this weekend.
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Old 10-03-07, 02:29 PM
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Oh, definitely on the new shoes. I have a crack now in my right shoe (Shimanoes). I'm going to purchase SIDI, I think.
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I have SIDI's for about a year and they're pretty good. Do check out Specialized too (I didn't), because some of the guys and gals here gave them great reviews.

SIDI dominator-level shoes go on sale once in a while; and PBK has them for cheap. But locally, I've seen the lady's version on clearance a few times that brings the $200 down to $100 or lower.
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