So Cal Ride for Apple Pie...Mt Palomar to Julian and back
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Originally Posted by jschen
Sorry... was busy catching up on other people's posts. Takes a while on a modem, ya know? Extort, Nosra451, 1955, and I were there. We ended up with a nice ride of about 61 miles and met up with one other BikeForums member. (I don't think I caught his username.) I want to thank Extort for organizing and leading the ride, and I want to thank Nosra451 for allowing me to suck his wheel essentially the entire way. I didn't know the way... yeah, that's my excuse. 
Actually, I seriously have trouble maintaining the others' flat ground speeds otherwise.
Things learned in my last few training rides:
1/07: Pace myself, and don't worry about how fast others are. Chasing dog hair up the hills made me really sore for the rest of the day. And that was only 38 miles.
1/08: I can do it. 68 hilly miles wasn't so bad. Learned to open up an energy bar and eat it while riding.
1/14: Work gets in the way sometimes. Oh well. Such is life.
1/15: If I'm following Nosra451 up a hill, expect to be slowly left behind. No matter how tantalizingly small the gap may seem, don't try to close it. It just isn't going to happen. Extort (and thus OC Roadie and Pico) won't tempt me to follow since he's so much faster going up. And spinning at about 100 RPM is a great way to keep the legs fresh.
Hopefully, I can get another training ride or two in next weekend, but I think I'll be ready to go regardless.
Actually, I seriously have trouble maintaining the others' flat ground speeds otherwise.Things learned in my last few training rides:
1/07: Pace myself, and don't worry about how fast others are. Chasing dog hair up the hills made me really sore for the rest of the day. And that was only 38 miles.
1/08: I can do it. 68 hilly miles wasn't so bad. Learned to open up an energy bar and eat it while riding.
1/14: Work gets in the way sometimes. Oh well. Such is life.
1/15: If I'm following Nosra451 up a hill, expect to be slowly left behind. No matter how tantalizingly small the gap may seem, don't try to close it. It just isn't going to happen. Extort (and thus OC Roadie and Pico) won't tempt me to follow since he's so much faster going up. And spinning at about 100 RPM is a great way to keep the legs fresh.
Hopefully, I can get another training ride or two in next weekend, but I think I'll be ready to go regardless.
Dude you are the Energizer Bunny - you just keep going and going....
Glad you were there. The Other member was Graffix...something. Thanks for hanging out with us Roman. Extort has pics!!
01-15-06, 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Nosra451
Dude you are the Energizer Bunny - you just keep going and going.... Glad you were there. The Other member was Graffix...something. Thanks for hanging out with us Roman. Extort has pics!!
Glad you were there. The Other member was Graffix...something. Thanks for hanging out with us Roman. Extort has pics!!How many pics is he going to post and when???
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01-15-06, 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Nosra451
you just keep going and going....
The most memorable part of the route clearly was the tough hill we climbed, but close behind was chasing you down on Irvine Blvd (?) going into a headwind on a slight downhill. Extort wasn't choosing to keep up, so I decided to give chase. You looked so relaxed and seemed to be cruising, and yet I needed to get in the drops and work hard for 2-3 minutes to get caught up. Man, I really am a bit lacking in flat ground speed! I knew that that was the case, but the experience of chasing down a cruising Nosra451 nailed the message home.
Thanks again, Extort, Nosra451, and 1955. I had a great time. And my body feels great. (My mind doesn't, but only because I'm in the lab getting some work done tonight. Well, that and because estimated tax payments are due tomorrow.) I can't wait for the pie ride.
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I ran our route today (I think I got it right without some of the detours ) in DeLormo's Topo and it comes out to over 6,000 feet of vertical climbing. The profile looks kind of sucky, but I don't know all the ins and outs of the program, there's probably a way to get all the vertical lines out, I just don't know how.
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) in DeLormo's Topo and it comes out to over 6,000 feet of vertical climbing. The profile looks kind of sucky, but I don't know all the ins and outs of the program, there's probably a way to get all the vertical lines out, I just don't know how.Ralph
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01-15-06, 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 1955
1) I can't keep up with the big boys on the hills!
2) I will have to pull out of the Apple Pie ride...see #1 There is just no way I'll be ready for it.
2) I will have to pull out of the Apple Pie ride...see #1 There is just no way I'll be ready for it.
Remember the friendly no drop policy. I, for one, don't plan on setting a speed records. Besides my belly is going to stuffed full of pie and ice cream that I'll be in no mood to race up any hills.
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Thanks, Ralph, for the topo profile. I didn't realize we climbed that much today.
Sure, Pico. Somehow, from what I hear about you and OC Roadie, I find this hard to believe. And in any case, Palomar and Mesa Grande are before you stuff your belly with pie, so doesn't that mean that mos of the big climbs are before pie?
Originally Posted by Pico
I, for one, don't plan on setting a speed records. Besides my belly is going to stuffed full of pie and ice cream that I'll be in no mood to race up any hills.
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Originally Posted by jschen
And in any case, Palomar and Mesa Grande are before you stuff your belly with pie, so doesn't that mean that mos of the big climbs are before pie?
(joking)Seriously, the pie ride is for fun, not hammering.
01-15-06, 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 1955
I ran our route today (I think I got it right without some of the detours ) in DeLormo's Topo and it comes out to over 6,000 feet of vertical climbing. The profile looks kind of sucky, but I don't know all the ins and outs of the program, there's probably a way to get all the vertical lines out, I just don't know how.
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) in DeLormo's Topo and it comes out to over 6,000 feet of vertical climbing. The profile looks kind of sucky, but I don't know all the ins and outs of the program, there's probably a way to get all the vertical lines out, I just don't know how.Ralph
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Woohoo!
I'd like to thank everyone for showing up today because we had so much fun cracking jokes throughout the entire ride. It was a little rough climbing those hills, and my lack of vision resulted in missing a couple turns so we did not climb as much as we should have.
I have posted the photos here.
Things I have learned from this ride...
eat, eat, eat...
ride more often to prepare for the Pie ride and Butterfield
Thanks again!
I'd like to thank everyone for showing up today because we had so much fun cracking jokes throughout the entire ride. It was a little rough climbing those hills, and my lack of vision resulted in missing a couple turns so we did not climb as much as we should have.
I have posted the photos here.
Things I have learned from this ride...
eat, eat, eat...
ride more often to prepare for the Pie ride and Butterfield
Thanks again!
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Originally Posted by Nosra451
Thanks for the profile! Please let me buy your first piece of pie after the ride. You have to go, You deserve to take a "crack" at it.
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Originally Posted by 1955
Hey, be honest, you saw me today. I don't think it's a matter of me not wanting to go, it's a matter of physically being able to make it up those "hills" down there and at twice the total miles. I had a blast today, but everyone would have to wait an unaccepatable amound of time for me and I really don't want to do that to everyone.
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Dude, I'll probably be in the back anyways so we will finish as long as we have the route slips
. I don't mind waiting for anyone, I rather stick together than juts get all spread out.Can't wait. This is going to be my last ride before I quit my job
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after being humbled in my race against the rain and de luz canyon yesterday, i'm wondering if i'm even man enough for pie. i'm still going for 16'000 vertical feet next weekend, though. that'll be the real test for me.
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Originally Posted by ovoleg
Good pics guys
Dude, I'll probably be in the back anyways so we will finish as long as we have the route slips. I don't mind waiting for anyone, I rather stick together than juts get all spread out.
Can't wait. This is going to be my last ride before I quit my job Freedom at last
Dude, I'll probably be in the back anyways so we will finish as long as we have the route slips
. I don't mind waiting for anyone, I rather stick together than juts get all spread out.Can't wait. This is going to be my last ride before I quit my job
Freedom at lastThanks for all the support, I'm still leaning towards not going and am VERY disappointed in my performance yesterday. I'm so out of shape and I don't want to walk up 10,000 vertical feet.
If the Pie ride is half as much fun as our ride yesterday, then I really don't want to miss it.
Maybe someone can "loan" me a compact double.
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Originally Posted by 1955
Thanks for all the support, I'm still leaning towards not going and am VERY disappointed in my performance yesterday. I'm so out of shape and I don't want to walk up 10,000 vertical feet.
If the Pie ride is half as much fun as our ride yesterday, then I really don't want to miss it.
Maybe someone can "loan" me a compact double.
Ralph
If the Pie ride is half as much fun as our ride yesterday, then I really don't want to miss it.
Maybe someone can "loan" me a compact double.
Ralph
See PM regarding a compact double. BTW, I think it closer to 8,500', if that's any more encouraging
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Originally Posted by dog hair
i'm still going for 16'000 vertical feet next weekend, though. that'll be the real test for me.
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Originally Posted by 1955
Thanks for all the support, I'm still leaning towards not going and am VERY disappointed in my performance yesterday. I'm so out of shape and I don't want to walk up 10,000 vertical feet.
If the Pie ride is half as much fun as our ride yesterday, then I really don't want to miss it.
Maybe someone can "loan" me a compact double.
Ralph
If the Pie ride is half as much fun as our ride yesterday, then I really don't want to miss it.
Maybe someone can "loan" me a compact double.
Ralph
Besides, I haven't done any long distance riding since last Sept.....and that was like 80 miles on a tour bike. Yes, I will finish this ride...
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Originally Posted by Pico
Oh, I wasn't aware of that. In that case you guys are screwed. (joking)
Seriously, the pie ride is for fun, not hammering.
(joking)Seriously, the pie ride is for fun, not hammering.
And I must say, fun and hammering are very relative terms to the depending if you are the one having fun or the one being hammered.
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Originally Posted by 1955
And I must say, fun and hammering are very relative terms to the depending if you are the one having fun or the one being hammered.
1955, you will do just fine on the Pie ride so I hope that you 'show us what you're made of by having a crack at it.'
All this talk about compact doubles and 39/26 has me worried about needing to schedule time with a knee doctor after the ride.
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Originally Posted by Extort
HAHAHAHAHA
1955, you will do just fine on the Pie ride so I hope that you 'show us what you're made of by having a crack at it.'
All this talk about compact doubles and 39/26 has me worried about needing to schedule time with a knee doctor after the ride.
1955, you will do just fine on the Pie ride so I hope that you 'show us what you're made of by having a crack at it.'
All this talk about compact doubles and 39/26 has me worried about needing to schedule time with a knee doctor after the ride.
Althought they might be a little cold.Do you know a good knee doctor?
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Originally Posted by Extort
HAHAHAHAHA
1955, you will do just fine on the Pie ride so I hope that you 'show us what you're made of by having a crack at it.'
All this talk about compact doubles and 39/26 has me worried about needing to schedule time with a knee doctor after the ride.
1955, you will do just fine on the Pie ride so I hope that you 'show us what you're made of by having a crack at it.'
All this talk about compact doubles and 39/26 has me worried about needing to schedule time with a knee doctor after the ride.
Althought they might be a little cold.Do you know a good knee doctor.
Ralph
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Ralph, I've promised to buy jeans and shorts if I finish the ride. Maybe you should promise to buy new bibs if you finish. 
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Originally Posted by Extort
HAHAHAHAHA
1955, you will do just fine on the Pie ride so I hope that you 'show us what you're made of by having a crack at it.'
All this talk about compact doubles and 39/26 has me worried about needing to schedule time with a knee doctor after the ride.
1955, you will do just fine on the Pie ride so I hope that you 'show us what you're made of by having a crack at it.'
All this talk about compact doubles and 39/26 has me worried about needing to schedule time with a knee doctor after the ride.
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My commuter bike was in for the one month tune-up today, so I brought in my Roubaix, as well. Everything's been checked over and fine tuned, and the drivetrain's been cleaned and lubed. (I know... I should learn to deal with bike maintenance myself, but hey, in the meantime, I'm helping to drive the economy. 
) One step closer to riding for pie.
) One step closer to riding for pie.
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Who are the guys in the pics?
1955/Ralph-Fixer (R?)-Extort(P?)-Jschen(J)
Who's Bill?
I use a 39/25 up GMR & Ride Around the Bear, will that be enough for the Pie ride if I show up? Or is the Pie ride much steeper?
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Who's Bill?
I use a 39/25 up GMR & Ride Around the Bear, will that be enough for the Pie ride if I show up? Or is the Pie ride much steeper?
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Ralph = 1955
Phil = Extort
Jason = jschen
Bill = Nosra451
No clue about gearing relative to GMR and Ride Around the Bear. OC should know, though.
Phil = Extort
Jason = jschen
Bill = Nosra451
No clue about gearing relative to GMR and Ride Around the Bear. OC should know, though.
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