Winddance and I are going to ride Old Tunnel Rd and some of Skyline Sunday morning! (nice and slow - BikerZ-style!) She's got herself some new hill-climbing gears! Woo Hoo!
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Winddance and I are going to ride Old Tunnel Rd and some of Skyline Sunday morning! (nice and slow - BikerZ-style!) She's got herself some new hill-climbing gears! Woo Hoo!
Oh, that's great! I hope you guys have fun!
Slinke - what does your krebs say about Tunnel Rd?
I have to find that post that explains what "Krebs" is...
Oh, I'm curious too. For all I know, Krebs is some wise old mapmaker that you keep in your closet!
Map maker indeed: http://www.krebscycleproducts.com/
It's also a fairly major bit of metabolism involved in the production of ATP (energy). Knew that biochem degree would come in handy one day... :p
*Looking for Tunnel Rd. on map* Is it the same as Hwy. 24?Quote:
Originally Posted by bikerz
If so, it's monstrous and I could never do it, according to the map. It's 9% grade or more for a good portion of the climb. There be arrows all over the place on that section of the country. (Arrows denote climbs)
Old Tunnel Rd runs sort of parallel to 24, then keeps going up when 24 goes through the Caldecott tunnel - and finally meets Grizzly Peak at Skyline. Hmmm - 9% seems very steep - if it's that steep, what the heck am I doing climbing it! :eek:
It's that 34 in the bad, I tell you!
Climbing it very well, indeed! With the added bonus that you managed to complete the ride without any parts falling off of your bike... :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by bikerz
I think it is more of an accomplishment if no parts fall off your body. :D
I was pretty proud of myself for keeping myself in one piece, definitely!
Unfortunately, I *did* have something fall off of my bike...but I was all for the fact that when my chain broke, it broke after we had completed the ride safely, and within coasting distance of my car!
Yeah - that was something - I've never seen a chain break like that!
So Winddance did great on Tunnel Rd - there were several times when she was so far ahead of me that I coudn't see her on any of the curves ahead, and wondered if she had accidentally fallen off the side of the road! :D m (Luckily not!)
With her new rear cassette, she'll be blasting up those East Bay hills in no time, and the new brakes will help with the downhills!
There's been a lot of hijacking here but I'll try to get us (at least me) re-focused a bit. The "when" was TBD, but I've now had a look at the Davis Double map and rest stop hours (at least on the 2001 map). I think to get us up over the Dam and to the first Corner (Moskowite) before the really horrendous heat sets in and before the idjit boat trailers show up, we need to be on our bikes at 7 am.
The DD has a rest stop at Markeley Cove (after the Dam at the base of Cardiac Hill) from 6 to 9 so we might see a few of the riders. Might even be able to provide some company for Veronica.
Start: Parking lot next to Steady Eddy's Coffee House in Winters
When: On bikes at 7 am
Length: 62-72
Climbing: shorter ride 2,780 / longer ride maybe another 800-900 ft
If anyone is interested in a shorter option, let me know. You could ride the course backwards until you find us. That would reduce the climbing significantly and still be a pretty ride (with no idjit boat trailers). You would have the option of climbing Cantelow on the way back to give you a little climbing.
PS - I know boat trailers don't have any brains, so don't any of you grammar grinches be sassing me about calling them idjits.
I believe that's the second rest stop for DD there at the dam. There'll be water there, and I am sure they won't mind sharing. Most riders will hit that pretty early, though. Even though it may be as much as 50 - 60 miles into the ride, the first part goes by very quickly.
What time does Steady Eddy's open ?
Just curious, for coffee consumption planning purposes ...
Just called them. 6:30 am on Saturday.
http://www.wintersca.org/steadyeddy.htm
I have no problem setting the start time back even earlier if'ns everyone wants.
Ah, perfect. Gives me a half hour window of caffeination.
I've got this little list going. I have no idea of it's accuracy.
Yes
Kim
Jo
Lee
Sarah
Bubba
Patric
Maybe
BikerZ
PABadger
Emerald
Winddance
Ed
If anyone wants a shorter ride than the 62 miles, they could ride the route backward. You could start with us to get pointed in the right direction and use a marked Solano BikeLinks map for the route (I'll provide). You could ride all the way into Fairfield, but a ride into old town Vacaville would prolly be nicer and easy to find on the map. It would be about 38 miles for this option and you could still join us for the short climb over Cantelow. BikerZ may be looking for company on this option.
Is Cantelow open yet? The guys on "the other forum" are still talking like it's closed.
Oh yeah, I was gonna report in. Oops.
Saturday the Bubbameister and I did a little tootle over it. The road is just fine until half way down the west (and steep) side. There is a cement barricade, then 75 ft of a pavement/gravel section which is about 2 ft lower than when installed, about 50 feet of intact pavement, then around the corner (where you can't see it) another cement barricade. The barricades are just those standard cement divider barricades you see on the highway during construction. You can lift a bike over them. Lots of other cyclists were out doing the same. As long as you are expecting it, it's not that big a deal.
Now that it is dry, it is easy to walk through. We're just treating it as a cyclocross section and since we're riding east to west, stopping and walking is easy. I would not want to stop, walk and try to remount going uphill on the steep side.
I imagine that back in April that it was a mess and it was not appropriate to walk through. They obviously got some equipment in there to dig some drainage and install a drain hose.
I find it very interesting that I can't find anything on local club web sites or on Solano County's site about the closure.
Those damn corners....
sorry, I just think that EVERY time I see this darned thread.
I'm wavering on joining you guys - The saddle situation is not good - I'm still sore from the <30 mile rides I did Saturday and Sunday. :( All the other fit stuff is great, but the new position seems even worse with respect to my previous saddle problems.
My plan is to put back on the saddle I tried a few weeks ago (Slinkedog's "winner" saddle) and ride 25 miles or so tomorrow afternoon to see if it is any better, leaving myself lots of time to make adjustments as I ride. There were some good suggestions on one of the saddle threads here on how best to adjust that saddle, so I'll give it another go.
If that goes well and I can get past the 20+ mile mark without hurting, then I'll do a longer ride Saturday to make sure. I just don't feel very hopeful. I'm bummed - this saddle thing is really a literal pain. I just want a saddle I can sit on long enough for the rest of me to get really tired!
Z, I'm so sorry you're going through this! I hope you find the right saddle soon. I wish I could go with you on Saturday!
I know! I want that "ahhhhh" experience, not an "arrrggghh" experience!
Maybe I'll just get strong enough that I can ride standing up!
That's OK - every time I see Cantelow I read cantaloupe! :rolleyes:
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Originally Posted by maillotpois
BTW, PayDays courtesy of Miss Kim.
Shhhh! Maybe the weather gods don't look at internet weather sites.Quote:
Originally Posted by maillotpois
I'm supposed to go to a cajun festival this weekend....don't wanna dance in the rain!
"SLOW MOVING FRONT"- hmmmmm- don't think you'll have to worry about rain on Saturday - clouds= good. Temps= good. Chance of rain= 10% during the day and 60% in the evening.
Davis Double folks might even have to wear knickers and arm warmers. Cooler temps all around. I'd take that to heat any day!
Sorry gang - I'll not be joining you on this ride :(
Last night's 20 mile ride was miserable (partly the insane winds coming off the bay - parasailers were having a blast, me, not so much!). I fussed with the saddle, kept repeating "patience, Grasshopper" as SK suggested, but by the end of the ride I was not a happy cyclist. I'll keep trying this weekend to see if I can get the Selle SMP in a better position. Then it's back to the Aero and the saddle drawing board.
I also might need some new (smaller) shorts - I felt like I was slipping around, and after reading the cycling shorts article, the "fit you like a second skin" part did not seem to be holding true... But needing smaller shorts is a good thing, right?
So I'll be thinking of you all - have a great time! I really hope the weather cooperates for you!
Biker-trying-not-to-be-discouraged-by-the-endless saddle-search-Z
...just wanted to wish you all a fun ride tomorrow!
Tracy
Sorry about the saddle. Glad about the shorts! WOO HOO! Wish my shorts were too big!! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by bikerz
Hope you get it all sorted soon, my friend!
Local weather forecast looks pretty good. I'm taking the gang to the Davis Double about 5 am. Those that need to leave early can call me on my cell for a weather update. Otherwise I'll post when I get back about 5:30 am.
http://www.kcra.com/weather/index.html
Discussion: Clouds are here, temps are dropping and we will see some rain over the next few days. One area af rain will move through tonight. Behind it things will settle down for a pretty good day Saturday... I don't think there will be much rain in the area but it will still be cooler than it has been lately. Sunday looks like a wetter day. Rain and myabe some thunderstorms in the afternoon will make for a cool day. We will still see some showers on Monday. Mark
Looks like Robb (Jo's TopHat beer drinking buddy and a friend will be joining us)
That's great that Robb's coming !
LeeBob and I will be on the road by 5:30. See you at Steady Eddy's.
If the weather stinks, we'll have a coffee and figure out what to do from there. :cool:
Fabulous. I've got Veronica, Roborider and his SO here. We'll be getting up at 4:15 AM if you want to call even earlier.
PS - The Princess has the foldout sofa. The rest are on the living room floor. Hey, it's dry there.:D
As is only proper! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by SadieKate
Hello all-
Sorry, but I will not be able to make it today... got back this evening from a week in Wyoming for school, and am absolutely beat....the thought of getting up at 4 is not appealing! Have a great ride, and I hope the weather holds out for you.
E.
4:30 am and KCRA's triple doppler is showing clear skies. Looks like it could be one great day!
Tell them The Bobs wish them a great ride !