mkadam68

Hey, Beanz--- I just found this on Velo Allegro's website:

Is this true? New? Old? Rumor? You aware?

rallison

Thread about that here.

summoner12

It's a large family right? I almost got mowed down by a family on bikes... I think it was like two, two person tandems and a three person tandem and a couple of stragglers on their own bikes.... but they flew by me and I was going 16mph

I tried to take a pic but that just slowed me down and they just pulled hard.

octico

Ok first ride in a while ... in fact 1 year :0 Wifey and I road from Ball to Weir canyon after work today. Nice to get back on the bike. Weather was great could not have asked for anything better.

Mr. Beanz

I saw that in another thread. First I've heard of it but either way, won't affect us!...We starta t the Stadium head inland then back to the coast. Furthest we ride is to Gypsum or Weir CYN. So we wouldn't have to hit that part of the trail. If we need extra iles, we ride on PCH.

The times I've ridden from home, I rode thru Chino Hills /Carbon Cyn then donw Kraemer to the trail. I don't deal much with the section near Greenriver. I try to avoid it 99.9 percent of the time.


Now I am aware!

mkadam68

Oops...

Mr. Beanz

May 6th...Saturday. Did a nice 32 miler from Encanto, across SM then up to the shack on GMR. It was TomBunn's first victory on the shack. Dude seemed comfy most fo the way and had some to spare a the top. I'd have to say he did pick up the pace on the way to GMR but we seemed to find a way to contain the loose tiger. He did manage to conserve then kick arse on GMR. Now on the return he asked, "now can I pick up the pace?". Heeeeeel YEAH TOM, you done already kicked the shack's ARSE!...Dude finished like he wanted to go again!

It was nice as we managed to keep the group together, nice controlled pace. I know Grrlyrida could have easily dropped me but she's quite the modest rida and hung with the group. That was cool since I had mentioned my goal on this ride was to do a short climbing ride prepping for the Bear next Weekend. The Grrl seems to follow training suggestions really well! I know she's kickin' butt next weekend! A couple of weeks ago we did the village and back. I did push the pace to the shack figuring I'd head back down for a repeat if she fell far behind. WTF! She was only a couple of minutes behind! First time I rode GMR with her, she was holding back and held a slow pace. This last time, she was flying. Good thing there weren't many others on the ride or their would have been some really damaged egoes! I know afer the Bear, I aint training with here or handing out advice anymore! She'll kick my butt that's for sure! She's ready for The Bear!

Also on the ride was our SART buddy Mad_One. I had tried to get him on GMR several times before. The one time he agreed, it rained. Nice dance Dude but this time, you didn't dance hard or long enough, GOTCHA hehehehe! He rode up with ease and a good idea for the first time up. Once a rider does GMR, they end up planning for a second one. I think the dude is ready for the village. Told you it wasn't as tough as it sounds! He did great for a first timer!

Afte the group reached the shack, we planned for a short stop before the return as the skies seemd to threaten. Couple of drops here and there but that's about it. Just as we were getting ready to leave, PinoyBentrider and a buddy rode up form the village direction. Hey, it was Chrome (BF'er) First time meeting the guy after a few conversations on the forum. Couldn't let it go without a few pics so we did just that! Seemed like a nice guy and Pinoy as always is the cool dude!

Well, Tom has conquered the GMR shack, Mad_One as well and Gina a 6th or 7th time made it too. A short argument with her tummy whether or not to puke, but she won. Is that a good thing or bad thing.? Would have made for some cool and wonderful pictures!




Mad_One and Gina heading up

She's so silly! Gina wants to make it clear that this was after a short break and in no way was she ahead of the others. She says the picture looks as if she's in the lead eventhough the others could have ealiy spanked her on the climb!

Grrlyrida...always so calm and cool on the climbs!

Short conversation:
Beanz: Tom, you're kickin' but, look happy!
Tom: OK!

TomBunn's ATTACK..... ON THE SHACK!

Mr. Beanz

GMR ride continued!

Forum member rondezvous at the shack!

Pinoybentrider,Gina, Mad_One, Grrlyrida and TomBunn

Samething but me in the pic and Pinoy takes the shot!

OK, Gina takes the pic and BF'er Chrome now in the picture, second from the end (right). Now it's looking dark, let's get going!

TomBunn Da Man conquered Da Shack!

Mr. Beanz

Sunday the 7th of May. Today was an interesting ride for Gina. She got a little taste of what it's like to do a climbing ride then hop on the bike the following day. At the start she was pretty confident that it was no biggie. I cut the mileage down to 32 rather than the usual 40-50 figuring she'd tire sooner. That and Mad_one was riding with us and had a date after the ride. It was pretty windy on the way to the coast. We were pushing 14 and passing other riders. Darn, it was supposed to be an easy ride!...She did show some signs of fatigue on the way. Mad_One seemed fine. I didn't think it would be a problem on the return with a headwind, but still the plan was to cruise back.

We ran into BoyLd at the coast and maybe a good thing we did! He headed back with us but it wasn't long before the troops were showing signs of fatigue. Gina fell of the pace a few times so we slowed a bit. She seemd to recover some so we picked back up. Just then I see BoyLd swing around my left to take the front. He held the front for a while but Gina fell back again. Wasn't long before PowerRider BoyLd was pulling away. He slowed wafter he realized that we were off. So again he takes the pull but he simply had too much power today. Thank goodness it wouldn't be long before he pulls off to pick up bread and milk on his way home, well after a little sprint finish and another display of his power!

Back at the truck Gina says that she can really feel the previous day's climbing in her legs, she's wiped! Then she says she doesn't know how I do it, riding 6000 ft then riding again the next morning. Yeah well, I left it at that. Now she thinks I'm a stud!

When the troops still had energy to smile

PowerRider BoyLd taking Point. Too much power, he pulled away from the troops. He did fall back for us though!

octico

Hey Beanz,

Did a nice little 25 mile today we saw Boyd on our way back today. What time do you get to the beach normally?

Mr. Beanz

We did a short ride today, only 32. We did run into Boyd at the coast. He was ther after having his coastal bagel. So we must have been quite some time after Team Wheaties.

We have been starting at Orangewood then heading inland to Imperial/Weir or Gypsum, then back to the coast. So we usually get to the coast no earlier than 12:30.

Oh that's right, we started at 11 today. One hour later than usual. It was soaking wet here in Upland this morn. So we waited to make sure it was going to dry out before heading to Anaheim. Weather and ground report courtesy of Mad_One!

Wow, Gabe looks like a mean Dude now!

Alex2

Sundy June 6th ride 22 miles with Maverick we start at yourba park to some half way to the coast and ride the same last sunday I my self did 85 yesterday had a littel of cloud some 7 or 8 miles of rain, head wind to the coast but other than that it was a great day, I only saw Lewisaclark on may way back he was headed for the coast didn't see any one else I also ride 86 miles to Long Beach last week. I have to try GMR one this week you write about it often I must try it some time, hope to see you guys next week
Last week about 18.5 miles point marks Maverick with some miniture bikes

Today Pic

Mr. Beanz

Hey, that's my truck!....I just washed it today. Next time wait till it's clean and shiny for the picture!

Mr. Beanz

Sunday June 14th...Nice 42 mile recovery ride the day after The Bear. Ran into a Pinyobentrider/ He sent us on a wild goose chase Haha! Sorry Ron, couldn't find the log, we looked for 20 minutes but didn't find a thing. If anybody finds the log on the side of the road with litle bikes on i, take a pciture for us!

Also ran into LewisAClark. So proud with his first "getting hit by a car" incident. No bikes, riders or drivers were hurt during the stunt. LewisA gets hit by car, does a triple backwards flip in the air and lands on his feet. Better teach us all the trick just incase!

Pinoy, telling us how to find the magic log!

Now these guys pulled a fast one on me. The Fixie Brothers pull up on a road bike.

Oh OK! NOw I know who you are! Don't make me think guys! The new Cervelo threw me off till the Taxi arrived. Between these two and Pops, they got about a hundred bikes and all types. OK, maybe not 100!

Hey Ma, look at me! Happy to be upfront

OK MA, not so happy! This is what a Continental looks like seconds before getting dropped.

pinoybenter

Hey Beanz,
See Alex2 picture closely posting 6/7/09. That's the one I was talking about. Oh well, hopefully it's still there next week.

Mr. Beanz

Oh wow! I recognize that fence! I'll have to stop by if it's there next weekend.

Alex2

Hey Beanz I took that pic because of the bikes on the log & its still there its just about 18.5 miles mark.
This time of the year lots of people do some century ride I usually plan & ride solo, any one like to join me let me know so we can plan for a hopefully group ride

Mr. Beanz

Wo, I'm going blind Alex. Must be old age!

Mr. Beanz

Saturday June 20.....Well started out to be a nice ride. Backed off the pace today heading for a higher milege ride. As we got near the coast, it started drizzling. Had been for a while according to reports from other riders. We hit the wooden bridge then headed back inland. I had enough on the Bear lastweekend. Not thrilled about riding in the wet weather again. Didn't feel safe as we had planned to ride PCH. SO we head inland bu the ride was at 52'ish miles so I suggested that we head towards the coast for another 4 miles, then back with the tailwind. Easy 60 milers so I thought.

Well about a mile before we turn to head back to the truck, Gina hits my backwheel, goes down and does a facelplant into a bush. She doesn't remember how, just that she gained speed and hit it. Maybe it had to do with the stiff headwind? Maybe hit a pocket and a slingshot forward into the wheel? Well she was shaken but ok. Took the barend into her thigh and brusied the other thigh too. A mild rash on her elbow and a small twig stuck in her temple. Fortunately she shot to the side and hit the bushes and dirt rather than the pavement. She's a lil banged up but started to cry on the roadside saying she felt so silly. A bruised ego I guess!...and it figures, when you wanna cry, that's when the troops roll by. But nicely offered help by several riders and a couple of friends, Alan and LewisAClark.



Closer shot of the Lil bikes

and the Lil signs

Rumour on the trail has it these are the 3 toughest guys on The RiverVelo squad

Somebody remind Gina that she's not supposed to aim for my back wheel!

socalrider

Look like her injuries are pretty minor, that is good news.. Overlapping wheels is probably the biggest reason for many crashes..

pinoybenter

Glad you're okey, Gina. Get well soon.

Alex2

It was not a good day to ride with all that head wind & drizzlig I shorten my ride to 62 miles. Gina was nice to see you guys hope you get well soon

John R

Looks like she escaped serious injury. Very lucky

mad_one52

Gina - Sorry to hear about your fall. I know just how you feel too. Glad to see your injuries seem minor. I sure hope they are. Take care of yourself so you can get back on that bike and ride again. I've been there and you just have to keep on going . Feel better .

Mr. Beanz

June 21st. Rode w/o Gina today, she on the recoup. 54.5 miles on the trail today Started at the Leaky fountain then headed to the coast. Sat n talked to Lucas for a while then headed back. Saw Insidious Meme so headed back fora bit to talk. After a bit the River Velo Boyz (and Gurl) rolled by so I hopped on the back. Rode with them to the Honda Center while taking a few pics. Then headed back to the coast once more as I had seen MTBLurker at the Leaky fountain. Didn't catch him on the way back to the coast. We did ride back together. I was getting tired so MTBLurker said,"here, let me pull for a bit". Geeze, the dude pulled at 24 mph trying to rip my legs off! After a few miles he says he's tired so he slows to 22! Dude tried to kill me! At the end we ran into Condorita. Tried to chase her down but her sprint was too much!
Insidious Meme

RiverVelo.....BF at the front did a monster pull. 10 miles (?)...Swear I can't 'member his forum name!









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