President's weekend ride reports? - Page 2

Jaq · #16 02-20-2012, 08:35 PM

Did a few miles in the Santa Monica Mountains above Malibu yesterday, including a fairly killer climb. Got about 100 yards up the hill when I realized that I'd forgotten to swap out my 43 ring for a 39, so ended up climbing it in 43/23, which was... not fun. The descents are a blast, but bitterly cold. Here's a view from the top of the hill, looking west toward the Pacific.

dogdriver · #17 02-20-2012, 09:19 PM

I'm taking the rest of the winter off-- blew out my Achilles trying to ski with my daughter. Catch you in the summer...

benitosan1972 · #18 02-20-2012, 10:02 PM

had 4 great rides this holiday weekend, including finding a bit of snow atop Mt Hamilton in San Jose, CA. mind you, it was 70F on Friday when i did this, how the snow didn't melt away i don't know, but it was an interesting contradiction of temperatures...

jgspin · #19 02-20-2012, 10:07 PM

Rode 45 mi on Fri, 60 mi Sun and 40 mi today Monday in Julian and there's still snow by the road side on Engineers Road. Hardly any traffic, no stop lights, challenging climbs with an 18% thrown in just to let me know I'm still mediocre at climbing. But the descents entice me to come back. Feasted on carnitas at the taco shop with a a couple of buddies.

Open invitation to any of you guys when you visit San Diego, come and ride with me.

jgspin · #20 02-20-2012, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by benitosan1972

had 4 great rides this holiday weekend, including finding a bit of snow atop Mt Hamilton in San Jose, CA. mind you, it was 70F on Friday when i did this, how the snow didn't melt away i don't know, but it was an interesting contradiction of temperatures...

Used to fish for blue gills at the little pond there on Mt. Hamilton. Wished I'd discovered cycling when I lived there off of White Road and Alum Rock in the mid 80's. Frequented Reed's Cyclery not for the bikes but for the hunting and fishing gear.

benitosan1972 · #21 02-20-2012, 10:13 PM

we rode to Julian during our cross-country bike tour a few years ago... after baking in Blythe & Brawley, the climb up into Julian then the subsequent descent into San Diego (where i felt the ocean breeze for the first time in many, many hot summer days) was amazing. we did the typical Julian-thing and had apple pie downtown, it was very good! we camped at some cool campground somewhere up there, great memories!

rdparadise · #22 02-20-2012, 10:45 PM

Well, I got out on Saturday. First ride in a couple of weeks. 50 rather slow miles with a breakfast stop in between. No pics, but the wind going south was a nice tailwind on the way back, otherwise, there was no way I was getting 50 in as I just didn't have the legs.

Base building this time of year for sure. Looking forward to March and the coming of spring. It's been the mildest winter in a while here in So Jersey.

Just sayin...

All this week is supposed to be high in the 60's except Saturday for us working stiffs when it will be a high in the mid 40's. Still not bad, but 60 is wonderful for riding this time of year.

Bob

tedschwartz · #23 02-21-2012, 12:26 AM

Was fortunate enough to catch a ride to Tustin for the Como hills ride and got to ride some "hills" at a race pace. The weather was great just cold enough for a wind vest.

pdmtong · #24 02-21-2012, 12:40 AM

I'm in kauai and could care less about riding...it's all about watersports this week

linksman364 · #25 02-21-2012, 08:48 AM

Rode Fri, Sat, and Sun - 20 - 25 miles each day. Sunday with my main riding buddy we discussed how we hadn't been outside yet last year.

oliver1850 · #26 02-21-2012, 12:28 PM

Clear and cool here Sunday, I rode 43 miles and was underdressed for the 26 degree temp late in the ride. 3rd pic doesn't show it but there's a line of windmills that were visible from 20 miles away.

tiretrax · #27 02-21-2012, 02:42 PM

Sorry to hear about your wife's hand and your hip, Bruce. If surgery is needed, get it over with ASAP. Every time I delayed fixing my knees, I only increased my recovery time.

Best wishes to Dogdriver for quick recovery. I've got a hiking campout with my son this weekend. I have been praying I don't pull anything!

BumbleBeeDave · #28 02-21-2012, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by linksman364

Rode Fri, Sat, and Sun - 20 - 25 miles each day. Sunday with my main riding buddy we discussed how we hadn't been outside yet last year.

. . . WELCOME to the Paceline!

BBD

dyerwolf · #29 02-21-2012, 03:03 PM

Sorry, I don't have any picures for you forumites. The other Mass folks on here have shown just how incredible it was. Winter what winter??
I got two 20 plus milers done as well as hitting the gym all three days. Being able to find time for two small rides is not bad considering that I have two kids under three years old and our day care was closed on Monday.
The weather has been insane here in New England and have been riding all winter long. ***?? Strange, strange, strange. I am not sure what to think but my legs are happy for the early pre season riding regimine and thereby keeping them in shape for the spring-fall.
Hope you all are enjoying the ride too.

thinpin · #30 02-21-2012, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by oliver1850

Clear and cool here Sunday, I rode 43 miles and was underdressed for the 26 degree temp late in the ride. 3rd pic doesn't show it but there's a line of windmills that were visible from 20 miles away.

You can just make out the windmills in 2nd photo. Nice shots.