Notices
Northern California Northern California

Enough of the rains

Old 01-09-17, 06:42 PM
  #1  
VNA
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
VNA's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 870
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 74 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 3 Times in 1 Post
Enough of the rains

Time for the rollers--nothing is better than being on the roads!
Don't mind the rain when caught in it--but not starting!


I know I know "we" need the rain. . . but. . .
VNA is offline  
Old 01-09-17, 08:57 PM
  #2  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Walnut Creek, CA
Posts: 2,667

Bikes: 2023 Canyon Aeoroad CF SL, 2015 Trek Emonda SLR, 2002 Litespeed Classic, 2005 Bianchi Pista, Some BikesDirect MTB I never ride.

Mentioned: 10 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 647 Post(s)
Liked 135 Times in 88 Posts
3.05" yesterday, and all day the streets were flowing with water in my neighborhood (live in a hilly area). The thing I'm worried about is tomorrow is supposed to be yet more heavy rain, coupled with strong winds. A day after getting 3 inches, then more rain and strong winds, I'm worried about trees coming down near my house.

As far as riding goes...I'm sick so it's not bothering me too much. I seem to have what everyone and their brother has around here...the painful cough is the most annoying part!
cthenn is offline  
Old 01-10-17, 12:13 AM
  #3  
Family, Health, Cycling
 
Lanceoldstrong's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Concord, CA
Posts: 1,590

Bikes: Roubaix S-Works, Univega Gran Turismo

Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 30 Post(s)
Liked 5 Times in 2 Posts
The rain sent me running for the cover of Zwift, I finally broke down and tried it.
Love at first sight!
50 miles yesterday, and 30 more today, my first 2 days using it.
I'm hooked.
Lanceoldstrong is offline  
Old 01-10-17, 10:45 AM
  #4  
Senior Member
 
Kaminokaze's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: SF East Bay
Posts: 261

Bikes: Cevelo R5, Spyder Bike, Fuji Rubaix Pro,Gary Fisher Sugar

Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 51 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Originally Posted by Lanceoldstrong
Zwift...Love at first sight!
50 miles yesterday, and 30 more today, my first 2 days using it.
I'm hooked.
Crack for cyclist!!! Dont do it
Kaminokaze is offline  
Old 01-10-17, 10:59 AM
  #5  
VNA
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
VNA's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 870
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 74 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 3 Times in 1 Post
Not sure why but decided to keep track of the amount of rain this year?
With two very different rain gauges--adding last night rain of another one inch and three quarter.
We are now over 23 inches!!!
(West of WalnutCreek)
VNA is offline  
Old 01-10-17, 11:10 AM
  #6  
Senior Member
 
Kaminokaze's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: SF East Bay
Posts: 261

Bikes: Cevelo R5, Spyder Bike, Fuji Rubaix Pro,Gary Fisher Sugar

Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 51 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Originally Posted by VNA
Not sure why but decided to keep track of the amount of rain this year?
With two very different rain gauges--adding last night rain of another one inch and three quarter.
We are now over 23 inches!!!
(West of WalnutCreek)
Looks like rain until Thursday but the weekend will be dry finely
Kaminokaze is offline  
Old 01-12-17, 06:54 PM
  #7  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Walnut Creek, CA
Posts: 2,667

Bikes: 2023 Canyon Aeoroad CF SL, 2015 Trek Emonda SLR, 2002 Litespeed Classic, 2005 Bianchi Pista, Some BikesDirect MTB I never ride.

Mentioned: 10 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 647 Post(s)
Liked 135 Times in 88 Posts
Ended up with just over FOUR inches from Tuesday's deluge. That's over 10" since the start of the year for me, and over 20" for the rain year. That's crazy.

I'm also thankful that Mother Nature isn't screwing with us unlike last year where it seemed almost every time it rained, it was on a weekend. Scheduled to get a nice sunny break this weekend, but not sure how much I'll be able to get out...still dealing with Bronchitis. Energy finally coming back today, but it's probably a terrible idea to work hard and breathe the cold air outside.
cthenn is offline  
Old 01-12-17, 07:19 PM
  #8  
Senior Member
 
caloso's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Sacramento, California, USA
Posts: 40,865

Bikes: Specialized Tarmac, Canyon Exceed, Specialized Transition, Ellsworth Roots, Ridley Excalibur

Mentioned: 68 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2952 Post(s)
Liked 3,106 Times in 1,417 Posts
Originally Posted by Lanceoldstrong
The rain sent me running for the cover of Zwift, I finally broke down and tried it.
Love at first sight!
50 miles yesterday, and 30 more today, my first 2 days using it.
I'm hooked.
I just ordered an ant+/BTLE bridge heart rate monitor so I could use Zwift with my iPad. Will come in handy next week. More rain.
caloso is offline  
Old 01-12-17, 10:15 PM
  #9  
Family, Health, Cycling
 
Lanceoldstrong's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Concord, CA
Posts: 1,590

Bikes: Roubaix S-Works, Univega Gran Turismo

Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 30 Post(s)
Liked 5 Times in 2 Posts
Originally Posted by caloso
I just ordered an ant+/BTLE bridge heart rate monitor so I could use Zwift with my iPad. Will come in handy next week. More rain.
Look for me when you Zwift, I am Lance Oldstrong on there too.
I usually "wear" a GCN kit like this, but with no helmet.
I just couldn't see wearing a virtual helmet for a virtual ride.
Real ride? Helmet for sure.
Lanceoldstrong is offline  
Old 01-13-17, 09:42 PM
  #10  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Walnut Creek, CA
Posts: 2,667

Bikes: 2023 Canyon Aeoroad CF SL, 2015 Trek Emonda SLR, 2002 Litespeed Classic, 2005 Bianchi Pista, Some BikesDirect MTB I never ride.

Mentioned: 10 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 647 Post(s)
Liked 135 Times in 88 Posts
Anyone been up Diablo (either way) since the last storms? Any issue with debris or flowing water on the road or any other hazards?
cthenn is offline  
Old 01-13-17, 11:22 PM
  #11  
Family, Health, Cycling
 
Lanceoldstrong's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Concord, CA
Posts: 1,590

Bikes: Roubaix S-Works, Univega Gran Turismo

Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 30 Post(s)
Liked 5 Times in 2 Posts
I went up North Gate Road to The Junction today, it was glorious.
No debris, no flowing water on the road.
Lanceoldstrong is offline  
Old 01-13-17, 11:27 PM
  #12  
Senior Member
 
linberl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 3,460

Bikes: Trident Spike 2 recumbent trike w/ e-assist

Mentioned: 25 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1321 Post(s)
Liked 374 Times in 288 Posts
Originally Posted by Kaminokaze
Looks like rain until Thursday but the weekend will be dry finely
Today was spectacular!!! I hope you all had a chance to get out and ride. I did 20 miles on the Bay Trail (NO wind) and it felt amazing. What an utterly gorgeous day
linberl is offline  
Old 01-14-17, 03:34 AM
  #13  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: CA SF Bay Area
Posts: 476

Bikes: 2014 CDale EVO, 2007 System Six, 2004 Litespeed Solano, 2002 Burley Duet

Mentioned: 3 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 92 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
I hope it rains every weekend on all of you! Says the person stuck working 7 and 1 12 hour night shifts for the next three months!
With Alhambra Valley being closed, -128 across from Lake Solano damaged, and several roads in the Napa area damaged, I don't have many long routes even available to ride if I could.
turkey9186 is offline  
Old 01-14-17, 08:37 AM
  #14  
Senior Member
 
curbtender's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: SF Bay Area, East bay
Posts: 8,684

Bikes: Miyata 618 GT, Marinoni, Kestral 200 2002 Trek 5200, KHS Flite, Koga Miyata, Schwinn Spitfire 5, Mondia Special, Univega Alpina, Miyata team Ti, Santa Cruz Highball

Mentioned: 52 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1590 Post(s)
Liked 2,495 Times in 1,190 Posts
Well, the good thing is that more effort is being aimed at cleaning up roads. As long as it doesn't get too windy, this weekend should be an ace for riding.
curbtender is offline  
Old 01-14-17, 10:25 AM
  #15  
Senior Member
 
linberl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 3,460

Bikes: Trident Spike 2 recumbent trike w/ e-assist

Mentioned: 25 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1321 Post(s)
Liked 374 Times in 288 Posts
Originally Posted by turkey9186
I hope it rains every weekend on all of you! Says the person stuck working 7 and 1 12 hour night shifts for the next three months!
With Alhambra Valley being closed, -128 across from Lake Solano damaged, and several roads in the Napa area damaged, I don't have many long routes even available to ride if I could.
Awwww, I'm sorry, I really am. That sucks. I know how I get when I can't ride. Hope conditions around you improve and you can squeeze in some riding.
linberl is offline  
Old 01-14-17, 04:54 PM
  #16  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: CA SF Bay Area
Posts: 476

Bikes: 2014 CDale EVO, 2007 System Six, 2004 Litespeed Solano, 2002 Burley Duet

Mentioned: 3 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 92 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Originally Posted by linberl
Awwww, I'm sorry, I really am. That sucks. I know how I get when I can't ride. Hope conditions around you improve and you can squeeze in some riding.
yeah, life goes on. Same thing happened last year and I finally was able to start riding in April. I still managed over 2500 miles for the year. We go to Oregon for ten days every summer and almost every day is a 60 plus ride. the overtime now pays for the playing then.
turkey9186 is offline  
Old 01-20-17, 11:01 AM
  #17  
Senior Member
 
Kaminokaze's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: SF East Bay
Posts: 261

Bikes: Cevelo R5, Spyder Bike, Fuji Rubaix Pro,Gary Fisher Sugar

Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 51 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
And it continues....
Kaminokaze is offline  
Old 01-20-17, 01:38 PM
  #18  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Walnut Creek, CA
Posts: 2,667

Bikes: 2023 Canyon Aeoroad CF SL, 2015 Trek Emonda SLR, 2002 Litespeed Classic, 2005 Bianchi Pista, Some BikesDirect MTB I never ride.

Mentioned: 10 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 647 Post(s)
Liked 135 Times in 88 Posts
The year of the endless trainer ride. I'd get out in the rain but I was sick as a dog for a week+, and I'm not going out in this shi*!
cthenn is offline  
Old 01-20-17, 02:13 PM
  #19  
Senior Member
 
Kaminokaze's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: SF East Bay
Posts: 261

Bikes: Cevelo R5, Spyder Bike, Fuji Rubaix Pro,Gary Fisher Sugar

Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 51 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Originally Posted by cthenn
The year of the endless trainer ride. I'd get out in the rain but I was sick as a dog for a week+, and I'm not going out in this shi*!
Kaminokaze is offline  
Old 01-21-17, 10:31 AM
  #20  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Walnut Creek, CA
Posts: 2,667

Bikes: 2023 Canyon Aeoroad CF SL, 2015 Trek Emonda SLR, 2002 Litespeed Classic, 2005 Bianchi Pista, Some BikesDirect MTB I never ride.

Mentioned: 10 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 647 Post(s)
Liked 135 Times in 88 Posts
Hang on to your hats (helmets) people! The storm tonight supposed to generate winds to 50mph and over 70(!) in the hills. If anyone gets a chance to go up Diablo after this storm I'd be curious to know how many trees are knocked over. I mean, the ground has to be like pudding by now then throw in a hurricane... This is gonna be nuts.
cthenn is offline  
Old 01-21-17, 10:34 AM
  #21  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Walnut Creek, CA
Posts: 2,667

Bikes: 2023 Canyon Aeoroad CF SL, 2015 Trek Emonda SLR, 2002 Litespeed Classic, 2005 Bianchi Pista, Some BikesDirect MTB I never ride.

Mentioned: 10 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 647 Post(s)
Liked 135 Times in 88 Posts
Originally Posted by Kaminokaze
Looks like he used some kind of magnet setup to increase speed on that thing. If it wasn't funny, I'd say that's kinda mean!
cthenn is offline  
Old 01-22-17, 07:45 AM
  #22  
It's MY mountain
 
DiabloScott's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Mt.Diablo
Posts: 9,991

Bikes: Klein, Merckx, Trek

Mentioned: 70 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4311 Post(s)
Liked 2,954 Times in 1,601 Posts
Ok, this is getting ridiculous. Enough already.
DiabloScott is offline  
Old 01-23-17, 11:52 AM
  #23  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Walnut Creek, CA
Posts: 2,667

Bikes: 2023 Canyon Aeoroad CF SL, 2015 Trek Emonda SLR, 2002 Litespeed Classic, 2005 Bianchi Pista, Some BikesDirect MTB I never ride.

Mentioned: 10 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 647 Post(s)
Liked 135 Times in 88 Posts
Originally Posted by DiabloScott
Ok, this is getting ridiculous. Enough already.
Supposed to be in store for a dry spell for at least a week, if not into the first weekend of Feb. Also above normal temps, so it should be nice weather for a bit.

Snuck in a ride up SG down NG in between the storms, and I was pretty surprised how good the conditions were. Not many rock or landslides, no downed trees, not even much debris on the road. There was one area where water was sheeting across the road, and another area where it looks like they had to clean up a landslide (which is probably going to keep coming down for a while), but overall the mountain is in great shape. Didn't go up to the top, so I don't know if Summit Rd was any worse.

Anyway, yes, let's have a break now, I've gotten over a FOOT of rain in January alone at my house.
cthenn is offline  
Old 01-23-17, 06:08 PM
  #24  
Senior Member
 
linberl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 3,460

Bikes: Trident Spike 2 recumbent trike w/ e-assist

Mentioned: 25 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1321 Post(s)
Liked 374 Times in 288 Posts
thought I had a gap in the rain so I grabbed the bike and off I went - guess what? HAIL HURTS!!! Photos, videos: Hail hits Berkeley (twice!) ? Berkeleyside
linberl is offline  
Old 01-23-17, 09:06 PM
  #25  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Meridian, ID
Posts: 2,331

Bikes: '96 Trek 850, '08 Specialized Roubaix Comp, '18 Niner RLT RDO

Mentioned: 56 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 569 Post(s)
Liked 123 Times in 83 Posts
I want my drought back!
jimincalif is offline  

Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.