Post-Turkey Ride
11-22-10, 06:54 AM
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Post-Turkey Ride
So you had your feast, and you feel really bloated ... last thing you want to do is go to the malls for black friday, right? Well, what better way to spend black friday, and post-turkey than to ride it off .... and do Morgan Territory and Diablo?
I'm thinking about starting at Pleasant Hill Bart station, then starting the loop, with Morgan Territory first, then finishing up with Diablo. Only bummer is I think it will be a weekday schedule, which means parking won't be free at Bart. Any suggestions?
Here's the route ... https://ridewithgps.com/routes/230872
I'm thinking about starting at Pleasant Hill Bart station, then starting the loop, with Morgan Territory first, then finishing up with Diablo. Only bummer is I think it will be a weekday schedule, which means parking won't be free at Bart. Any suggestions?
Here's the route ... https://ridewithgps.com/routes/230872
Last edited by spingineer; 11-23-10 at 08:00 PM. Reason: Changed start location
11-23-10, 12:22 AM
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Everytime one of you posts this route I wanna do it......especially with lows in the single digits and highs in the 20's here....dang ya. 
11-23-10, 12:24 AM
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One of my infamous BF routes was Mt. Ham, where it was 29 F at the top ... and Marco was wearing shorts ... no leg or knee warmers ... aka Penguin ride
11-23-10, 04:41 PM
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(original route has Walnut Creek Bart, but spingineer and I have decided on Pleasant Hill Bart for better get out of town roads. Meet at BART end of new bike bridge)
11-23-10, 07:26 PM
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MyLilPony says baring weather we don't want to ride in, we are IN.
She has a mileage goal to reach and has been riding well. I have been gaining weight. Yikes.
She has a mileage goal to reach and has been riding well. I have been gaining weight. Yikes.
11-23-10, 07:55 PM
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Do what you want with your Turkey ... does this mean you are in? This will be great ... the gang back together again!
11-23-10, 09:46 PM
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Damn, I wish I were back in hundred-feet-per-mile shape and in town on Friday. The gang's all there.
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11-23-10, 11:04 PM
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That would actually be fun. Unfortunately, I don't think I'll be back in town until later in the day.
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I might be doing a birthday ride on Sunday, if you want to tag along. Depends on the weather, but if it goes off it'll definitely be a leisurely stroll.....
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11-24-10, 02:39 PM
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11-24-10, 04:32 PM
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You can count on 54 miles. John hasn't decided what route he wants to do, and he's the Birthday Boy, so he gets to choose.
I'm doing this, as is MarkoPolo, so you can count on the uphill speeds being less than Pantani- or Virenque- or Schleck-esque. You can also count on multiple stops and food playing a significant part in the proceedings.
I'm doing this, as is MarkoPolo, so you can count on the uphill speeds being less than Pantani- or Virenque- or Schleck-esque. You can also count on multiple stops and food playing a significant part in the proceedings.
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11-24-10, 09:00 PM
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11-24-10, 11:36 PM
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New thread called for. Get right on it boys.
11-25-10, 11:47 AM
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OK, I'm in, but just to Morgan T (i'm not up for 60+ miles). It'll be good to see you all again.
11-25-10, 09:39 PM
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Warning: Pipe is frozen at the top, so no water there. There is water at the junction ... or so I hear.
11-25-10, 10:04 PM
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Or just roll down for 15 min to the junction..
If tomorrow is anything like today it should be beautiful. It was 40 or so at the summit, which was warmer then the inversion layer at the base with clear views of everywhere.
11-26-10, 09:21 AM
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Cgallagh is working and young cgallagh has to return to the city sooner than we'd thought, so we're going to stay local. Y'all enjoy and stay warm.
