Diegomayra

Went out to visit my brother on the 27th and try my flatlander legs out on some climbs.

Nothing too long. 60 miles and 5300' of climbing.

Roseville -> Auburn ->Foresthill Rd. -> Cool -> Salmon Falls -> Folsom -> Roseville

Every time I ride behind Folsom I am awestruck at the beautiful terrain and cycling that the area has to offer. No wonder Auburn is called the Endurance capital of the world, I would be outside everyday if I had that.

milliron

Hamilton. I rode that yesterday.

Was downright pleasant compared to the 37 miles of headwind hell on Mines road.

Now this is more my speed:

spingineer

Saturday, climb to the no trespassing line on the ground on Mt. Umunhum. Sunday, easy Mt. Eden/Pierce/Hwy 9 to RWG. Monday, climb to Mt. Diablo summit. Pretty productive holiday weekend, if I might add.

uspspro

Sunday: Bunker Hill, Canada TT effort southbound to Woodside, Crestview/Hallmark (Peninsula hills)
Monday: Henry Coe, Monterey/Malech, Metcalf (out of Morgan Hill)

Top of Metcalf:

Beaker

Saturday: Diablo repeats - SGR-NGR-SGR. Turned back at Juniper on the last one as the rain was starting to get a little heavier - and descending Diablo on wet roads isn't on my to-do list.

Monday: Sierra & Calaveras with RoboCheme. Calaveras is such a sweet road - very little traffic.

danec99

A most excellent ride on Saturday as I did a one way to Davis, 82 miles. Weather was nice at the start, sunny but cool. Awesome tailwinds from Benicia to Vacaville, and discovered another sweet road - Pleasants Valley, seemingly all downhill for miles. Rain was looming but only got sprinkles as I hit Davis. Hooked up with a local for the final 10 or so to Davis which made the end nice as I was a bit tired. Plus when I inquired of a place I could find a Burger and Beer - he directed me to --- Burgers and Brew! Paradise. I had a ride back home - but the train makes a good return option as well - may do that again.

ahmose

I did that ride as well. Tremendous support by SRCC. Tons of fun, a great route.
Just wish the weather was more co-operative (rain and wind started from Mountain View Rd till we reached Skaggs).
Plan to be back again next year.

spingineer

Should have done Welch Creek while you were at it ... short right turn excursion

UmneyDurak

Did Mt. Hamilton RR on Sunday. That was fun.

Beaker

Been there, done that - wasn't in keeping with the vibe on the day.

damnpoor

Started in Hayward, up and over Crow Canyon, down through San Ramon and Dublin and back over the hills on that road along the side of 580. Pretty good ride, but damn it was windy in the pass.

milliron

Hey there, let's not get carried away.

freighttraininguphill

Thanks to BF member 4score, I rode 2 new climbs yesterday in Auburn. The first one, Eagles Nest, was a 20% grade. The second one was a bumpy state park road climbing out of the canyon to Maidu Drive. After those two were done I rode Shirland Tract Road for the first time, both directions. The remainder of the ride was spent exploring Auburn trying to find new sufferfest climbs. Nothing I found was long or steep enough to be a sufferfest. The first three climbs were though:

https://connect.garmin.com/activity/89131951

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSSIXJJxoEM

Speaking of Auburn being the "Endurance Capital of the World", here's some pictures I took of that slogan from a couple locations in downtown Auburn:


Auburn Endurance Capital of the World by kittyz202, on Flickr


Auburn, CA bike route sign by kittyz202, on Flickr

Victory Velo's storefront with signed ATOC jerseys:


Victory Velo storefront display (right side) by kittyz202, on Flickr


Victory Velo storefront display (left side) by kittyz202, on Flickr

I bet this is a great mtb climb:


Cardiac Bypass Trail by kittyz202, on Flickr

nthach

I ran into a person wearing a blue and black NorCal Bike Forums jersey turning onto Diablo Scenic Rd. today.

Oh and - https://connect.garmin.com/activity/91722084

My first ride over 50 miles and I feel pretty damn accomplished. And it was after an East Bay Bike Party ride!

Beaker

diablo and Morgan territory for me today. Weather was not cooperative - fun-free descent thanks to fog from just above Juniper to the Ranger Station and a fearsome wind that followed us around the whole route. The descent of MT was particularly gnarly - first time I've really felt the wind push my wheels around, and they're only 30mm rims.

Midland

Beaker,
LanceOldstrong & I did your ride in reverse.Morgan T. then Diablo, his weather report was spot on.Clouds were blowing thru the
parking lot at the top of Morgan T.(seemed like a nasty day at the coast), Highland was brutal at least the sun was out when we got to Diablo.

freighttraininguphill

Had a great ride from Newcastle to Colfax and back via Placer Hills Road. Was caught and passed by another cyclist at the start of a climb eastbound on Bowman Road. I turned the camera on and caught up. Check out this classic cyclist conversation. You know how it goes: where ya headed, how far are you going, etc. But the kicker is the "been off the bike for a while, need a good butt kicking". Then he proceeds to make me suffer on Placer Hills Road. Sorry I couldn't give him a good butt kicking, but I'm not a Strong Climber yet.

https://connect.garmin.com/activity/92029560

Watch and listen for yourself.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YH5NMoKmr5E

Some good sufferfest climbs on Placer Hills Road after we parted company:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NbHHaIrugg

bjorke

Across San Francisco (including the 30% grade up Filbert Street over the hill at Hyde) then down the peninsula to San Jose

cccorlew

I'm too beat to repost my ride report from the Canyon Classic and Ride4Matt. 111 miles and 72 miles. It was our 12th aniversary and we spent it driving to rides, riding and drving home. Life is good. Photos and report here.

https://ccorlew.blogspot.com/2011/06/...-and-ride.html

bikingshearer 

Another hammer-fest with bigbossman and MarkoPolo - that is, if your definition of "hammering" is riding slowly, stopping often, an extended lunch break, and merciless teasing of each other. Met at Casa de BBM in San Ramon and headed west over Norris Canyon, into Castro Valley, up and over Redwood and Pinehurst to Moraga (and said extended lunch stop), thence circling back to San Ramon. Glorious weather, good friends, a tad over 40 miles - life is good.

spingineer

This was a very light weekend for riding (considering it didn't rain). Saturday, did Quimby and Sierra Road, with about 39 miles, 4600 feet climbing. I caught a cold either Friday night, or during the ride. Sunday, I was recovering from the cold, but still went out on a ride, up Mt. Eden, Pierce, Saratoga Summit, Toll Road, Hwy 9 to Skyline, then down Page Mill, with another 45 miles, and 3800 feet of climbing. Yes, light riding.

cccorlew

"Yes, light riding." only on BF.....

spingineer

Few videos from the weekend

todman007

Rode the Mendo Monster Sun. Fabulous day riding in some remote stretches of Mendocino County. The ride is either up or down with a smattering (read,lots of) of pot- holed roads to keep you entertained. The coast section was clear and sunny. Heard talk that only about 150 riders took part in the ride.

By the finish I was glad not to have to see the image of Boris Karloff at the road junctions. Glad I did this one. 98 miles, 9500+/- climbing.

freighttraininguphill

Loved those, especially the climb! To me there's nothing better than a good sufferfest. Thanks for "keeping it real" and not putting music over these. The sound quality was excellent, with none of the aliasing I hear in so many Contour and GoPro videos.

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