Where's This Ride?

[GuyGadois]

For those in 'unridable' areas of the country I introduce the "Where's This Ride" thread (already done)? Post a pic of a cool or favorite ride and see if members can guess where it is. Pic should give some clue as to where it is. or give some clues if need be. It doesn't have to be a ride around your home or even one you do frequently. Just one that sticks out and that is unique or epic. Have fun. Ride on.

Gadois

One hell of a fun climb (note the switchbacks at the bottom of the photo)
EDIT: Hints: You go from Palms to Pines on this road...
https://img.skitch.com/20110205-1rhnpa7m4dr7np8gurni5mcqug.jpg

[Steve in SLO]

I'll go with two.
Hint: both are in the same county and have been ridden by the Team Disco boys.

[GuyGadois]

I'll go with two.
Hint: both are in the same county and have been ridden by the Team Disco boys.

OK, I know those. The first ride is also where the 7-11 team used to ride when I was in high school.

[fourflys]

This is a stop along a very busy cycling route that is named (the stop) after one of the clubs that Chris Horner used to ride with...

http://threeflys.smugmug.com/Sports/Cycling/IMG1052/1139817057_5Hk4m-L.jpg

[Ti Designs]

We have about 3 feet of snow on the ground around these parts, snow banks look pretty much the same everywhere I ride...

[William]

Where you are heading....
http://bengalized.com/lavslinks/files/images/Mary%27s%20Peak4.jpg

Something you will see on the way...
http://images.nationalgeographic.com/wpf/media-live/photos/000/094/cache/marys-peak-oregon_9472_600x450.jpg

Once you make it to the top....
http://karlsjohnson.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/D300_20100613_143.jpg


Hint: It's the highest point in the _ _ _ _ _ range.


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[bobswire]

7:49 a.m. Sat 2/5/11
I do this every sat. morning and a least twice a week as a warm up for my rides before heading south or sometimes north.
This morning I just did a loop since I have errands to do.
Homeboys let the out of towners guess.

http://i53.tinypic.com/2uiw1a1.jpg

http://i53.tinypic.com/33cusya.jpg

[GuyGadois]

This is a stop along a very busy cycling route that is named (the stop) after one of the clubs that Chris Horner used to ride with...

http://threeflys.smugmug.com/Sports/Cycling/IMG1052/1139817057_5Hk4m-L.jpg

That looks like La Jolla??

[fourflys]

That looks like La Jolla??
close... a little further north...

[fourflys]

this is from the this morning's ride... a little dirt road adventure thrown in with the pavement... BTW- saw a guy pass me while I was stopped at a red light and then promptly get pulled over...
I guess he didn't see the cop behind him...

http://threeflys.smugmug.com/Sports/Cycling/IMG1124/1178294370_mLZ2o-XL.jpg

[Mattbotak]

This is a stop along a very busy cycling route that is named (the stop) after one of the clubs that Chris Horner used to ride with...

http://threeflys.smugmug.com/Sports/Cycling/IMG1052/1139817057_5Hk4m-L.jpg

My money is that this is Swami's......my favorite beach in San Diego.

[oliver1850]

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[Mattbotak]

this is from the this morning's ride... a little dirt road adventure thrown in with the pavement... BTW- saw a guy pass me while I was stopped at a red light and then promptly get pulled over...
I guess he didn't see the cop behind him...

http://threeflys.smugmug.com/Sports/Cycling/IMG1124/1178294370_mLZ2o-XL.jpg

Lake Hodges with lots of water. I live about 2 miles from there. One of my favorite MTB rides.

[Mattbotak]

7:49 a.m. Sat 2/5/11
I do this every sat. morning and a least twice a week as a warm up for my rides before heading south or sometimes north.
This morning I just did a loop since I have errands to do.
Homeboys let the out of towners guess.

http://i53.tinypic.com/2uiw1a1.jpg

http://i53.tinypic.com/33cusya.jpg

Is that the road up to Twin Peaks in SF?

[fourflys]

My money is that this is Swami's......my favorite beach in San Diego.
right on the money and on the Hodges call on my other pic...

I didn't know you lived that close, we might have to hook up for a ride...

Chris

[northbend]

With some friends, ride east over a big hill. Spend the night in a rented farmhouse.
This picture taken heading home the next day.
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj140/northbend/IMG_0762.jpg

[fourflys]

no idea where it's at, but VERY cool pic!

[William]

With some friends, ride east over a big hill. Spend the night in a rented farmhouse.
This picture taken heading home the next day.
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj140/northbend/IMG_0762.jpg

I don't think that's Blewett pass? Looks more like it's around Stevens pass. Maybe on the Cascade Loop?


William

[William]

wiilliam: just a wild guess: Mt. Washington

Good guess, but wrong coast. :)



William

[northbend]

William, Hurricane ridge?
As for your guess: you're getting closer

[William]

William, Hurricane ridge?
As for your guess: you're getting closer


Ah! The Olympics!! I was thinking Cascades there for a minute. Beautiful area!



William

[northbend]

Ah! The Olympics!! I was thinking Cascades there for a minute. Beautiful area
William


nooo

I was guessing your photo as Hurricane. Not telling you where mine was.

And;
I gave you a hint about my photo (that you're getting closer).

cheers!

[William]

nooo

I was guessing your photo as Hurricane. Not telling you where mine was.

And;
I gave you a hint about my photo (that you're getting closer).

cheers!

You're getting me all discombobulated. ;)

My photo, think Oregon.

Your photo, I'm sure that's North Cascades, around Washington pass? I want to say on part of the Cascade loop. My grandparents lived in Manson on lake Chelan for many years and I have driven all around those parts most of my young life and that looks very familiar.



William

[texbike]

I love Austin but you guys with your California shots are making me jealous! :)

Texbike

[northbend]

William! Correct it is the North Cascades Highway - the final pitch up to Washington pass in the distance.

Now as for your picture, it looks familiar just not sure exactly where. In the Coast range perhaps?

[BumbleBeeDave]

. . . is really depressing. :rolleyes: :crap:

BBD

[sand fungus]

One of my favorite rides.

[bobswire]

Is that the road up to Twin Peaks in SF?
You are correct. I know it was a pretty easy one and I only posted it because I had just taken the pics from my ride this morning and saw this thread.

[Steve in SLO]

Northbend,
Is up by Mt Shasta--Trinity Alps? Am I closer than William?

[bironi]

Somewhere in 2001. Sorry for the low res.

[bironi]

I don't think that's Blewett pass? Looks more like it's around Stevens pass. Maybe on the Cascade Loop?


William

Washington Pass, North Cascades Hwy headed west? :beer:

[bironi]

One of my favorite rides.


Looks like Mt Rainier in the background, but where on the road, I'm not certain. I don't catch the views from my rear saddle looking back, maybe I need a mirror? :beer:

[Steve in SLO]

GuyGadois: San Jacinto above Palm Springs?

[bironi]

William,

I'll bet you're heading west out of Corvallis into the ? range. :beer:

[majorpat]

Near Skaneateles and Marcellus

[sand fungus]

Looks like Mt Rainier in the background, but where on the road, I'm not certain. I don't catch the views from my rear saddle looking back, maybe I need a mirror? :beer:

It is the road going up to Sunrise, near the top. I thought the views on this ride were incredible. I would recommend going during the week as there is a lot less traffic. :beer:

[William]

William! Correct it is the North Cascades Highway - the final pitch up to Washington pass in the distance.

Now as for your picture, it looks familiar just not sure exactly where. In the Coast range perhaps?


Cool, that's what I thought.

Boroni is hot...cept the name of the summit and range.




William

[Steve in SLO]

Okay, William: Mt Ashland?

[54ny77]

Skaneateles--GREAT town!

Been there a couple o' times. :beer:

Near Skaneateles and Marcellus

[GuyGadois]

One hell of a fun climb (note the switchbacks at the bottom of the photo)
EDIT: Hints: You go from Palms to Pines on this road...
https://img.skitch.com/20110205-1rhnpa7m4dr7np8gurni5mcqug.jpg

Steve, you were very close. This is the highway from Palm desert over to San Diego called the Palms to Pine Highway. Apparently it is a ride Floyd Landis used to do from San Diego over and back. It is a never ending hill. I stopped early at 14 miles.

here is the Strava link: http://app.strava.com/rides/51453#417047

Profile:
https://img.skitch.com/20110206-c8ickf5picsfukas41iqs8fqd1.jpg

[dimsy]

this one should be easy :)

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs001.snc3/10831_649810118314_16303568_37533397_2318953_n.jpg

this one, maybe not, but it's on long island.

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs243.snc1/9020_640858237954_16303568_37221442_7681356_n.jpg

it's a beach!
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs645.snc4/60561_723301341314_16303568_39984107_2484370_n.jpg

[qjetha]

Absolutely love this thread :banana: Especially since a lot of the Washingtoners are posting and the pictures look familiar!

Sand Fungus - I absolutely love that ride up sunrise. I used to do it almost weekly over the summer. I would drive over from Olympia to this campsite right out of elbe and ride up. Really stunning views. Can't wait to get that routine going again when I get home from university.

NorthBend - I think I drove that stretch of road coming back from a race out in Methow Valley a couple years back. Haven't ridden it, but hopefully will give it a go sometime soon.

And William I really want to know where the pictures you posted are from :crap:

[thinpin]

You guys got some some really stunning cycling country for sure :beer:

[William]

Absolutely love this thread :banana: Especially since a lot of the Washingtoners are posting and the pictures look familiar!

Sand Fungus - I absolutely love that ride up sunrise. I used to do it almost weekly over the summer. I would drive over from Olympia to this campsite right out of elbe and ride up. Really stunning views. Can't wait to get that routine going again when I get home from university.

NorthBend - I think I drove that stretch of road coming back from a race out in Methow Valley a couple years back. Haven't ridden it, but hopefully will give it a go sometime soon.

And William I really want to know where the pictures you posted are from :crap:


Alright, :) bironi was close. That's Mary's peak just outside of Corvallis, Oregon. A ride I have done many times.....and one I miss a lot. I even had, well....hmm how should I put it? I spent some time with my girlfriend on top of that mountain. :banana:



William :)

[northbend]

um.....ok then!

Bironi! I love that picture you posted. I have no idea where it is but I bet Gothard, Karen Kirk or d_douglas might know

[KeithS]

First one from vacation this summer, and the second from my favorite place in the world, taken from the saddle.

[Steve in SLO]

How about this one?

[northbend]

SLO: easy! that's Crater lake. I love riding that route.
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj140/northbend/IMG_1339.jpg

[fourflys]

How about this one?

I just can't get past looking at the bike....

[Mr. Squirrel]

where is this?

mr. squirrel

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/51/148441610_96ec551d60.jpg

[Steve in SLO]

Mr Squirrel,
That shot is in your dreams.
This one is in the state of reality: