alicestrong

You're brave. I don't ride alone at night with random dudes from the internet...

merider1

Well, he wouldn't be the only one. John (Jpconrad) would be there (I'm assuming) and possibly others. So, no - I wouldn't ride with random dudes from the internet either.

alicestrong

Good..

Oh and nothing against prendrefeu at all...I'm sure that he is a very nice guy...

Possibly others??

merider1

Yes, I use to do a night ride, Alice. And it had anywhere from 3 - 15 participants. John's ride to Chantry often attracts 2 or 3. But you never know who is going to show up.

prendrefeu

What time/when?
Can't do the Chantry Flats thing this week - I'm flooded with work I have to do

How about you and I climb Mt. Hollywood one night?

merider1

That's the ride I love to do, mister. Yes, I'll put another Griffith Park ride on and I'll expect you to show up. We start at Pick Wick on Riverside, ride through the park, up Mt. Hollywood, to the Observatory and back down the other side. I miss that ride. It's short, but sweet. And that canyon is so nice at night.

prendrefeu

Yes, but not all rides have been discussed here.

merider1

I'm sure not. But everything I've read and seen involving Midnight Ridazz, that is the culture. Something that was miscontrued about my comments months ago is that I am not criticizing. Just because it isn't for me, doesn't mean I'm judging the folks who go. Nor do I assume that everyone is drunk and out of control. It's simply my personal comfort level.

But again, shots of cute boys from the rides are always nice to see.

prendrefeu

It wasn't always that way; 3 years ago Midnight Ridazz was very beautiful. I stopped participating regularly on their rides more than a year ago, and have only been dragged onto them ever since (enticed by a friend of mine that I find attractive... I admit it - for me - that's the only reason to go on MR these days). Even with her suggestion of a riding partner, I've only participated in the rides twice this year.

Your comfort is a priority.

alicestrong

I have always had a great time on a Midnight Ridazz ride...(and you know...I'm a staight edge..right? I don't drink/smoke...) They are so popular for a reason. They are really fun. AND..they are VERY accessible to anyone...new riders, experienced riders, young riders, old riders...slow, fast, any kind of bike......unlike, Mary the PlanetU charity event you pointed out. Not everyone is able to ride a century, but almost anyone can ride 3 miles plus...for charity. And I'm not putting the PlanetU ride down at all. Or people who like riding centuries over other rides..I'm not. But these are charity rides, right? The more the merrier, no?

I respect your choice not to want to ride one. Nobody "should" ride any ride (or even ride at all l) unless they want to...

I was sorry I missed it. But I got to do the CICLE Toy Ride from REI (no drinking on that one...unless it was secret he he) and hopefully I will be able to participate in other charity rides before the season is over...

dddave

if i wasn't drunk on midnight ridazz rides i don't think i could make it up some of the hills.

alicestrong

Ah...so that's the secret. No wonder why I can't climb ...

roadfix

I can't pedal when there's alcohol in my system. I just want to sit back and listen to some quiet jazz.

dddave

well most of my alcohol comes from sparks, so i've got energy and buzzons.

ggallin

no more sparks, chango.
lets see the socal bikeforums riders/posters represent on a monday night with the wolfpack. 10pm at tangs donuts on the corner of sunset and fountain.

Drew12

Thats my bedtime...
I work Early!!
( and I'm gettin' old....)

CritEastwood

Alice, you should have been there.

Dave and Tyler are such goofballs, it was worth the price of admission.

alicestrong

oh my oh my oh my...

Howdy Partner...

dddave

wait, who are/were you?



also,

ggallin

hepped up on goofballs

fokrow

hepped up