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Tracy and Pam,
I just looked at the routes...they all pass right by my house! The earlier the better for me. I'm sure I could hang for the medium route and fairly certain I could hang for the long route as well. Now the long plus route...you'd have to send someone to pick me up. :p
Brandy,
You'll probably be fine for any of them, maybe just more or less tired :p
T~
Thanks my friend. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Brandy
Yes, I'm a roadie wannabe. :p
There she is! Now hurry up and get your bike Tiff! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ma/tapfoot.gif
Okay, everyone e-mail Tiffanie's DH and let's work on getting that bike in her hands!!!!!
ps.... Hi Tiffanie, welcome!
Yes, I think that's a great idea!!!! His email address is wontgetmeabiketilmybirthday@cmonireallyneeditNOW.com :D
Thanks for the welcome, tprevost. :)
I emailed him and told him I'm big enough to do damage if Tiffanie doesn't get a bike now. :mad: :D
welcome... ;)
Hey Tiffany,
Welcome aboard!! Looks like our So Cal. contingent is growing.
It depends if my buddy Richard comes along. If so, then the ride will have to be shorter. If no, then I can definitely do the longer ride but I'm worried the long plus maybe too much for me as well right now. I'm still limited to shorter rides (around 40 miles or so) due to my surgery.Quote:
Originally Posted by tprevost
Not so keen on "early" unless it looks like we may get some heat. I'm sortof a 9 am time of day gal but again if Richard doesn't come, we can do 8.
I'm still thinking about routes. Tracy - I'm assuming everything in OC is new to you... but Brandy how familiar are you with riding around Orange County? Where have you ridden? One of my favorite "holiday" rides (which means because of traffic and people we have to go slo and cautiously at points) is to do Back Bay, to Bayview to Balboa Island, use the Ferry to the Pennisula, out to the end, take the Pennisula back to PCH, turn left to the River trail, go up the Santa Ana River trail and turn back towards Tustin/Irvine. I think that's about 40 miles or so (50 if we take the trail up to Orange or so) but its the "scenic" route. Lots of people and things to gawk at if you are in to that sort of thing.
Pam...my rides so far have been limited to the last six miles of the Santa Ana River Trail, the beach bike paths and the bike lanes on the roads around HB. I haven't done much riding in heavy traffic and I will admit that the thought of riding on Laguna Canyon Road and PCH from Laguna scared me a little...but I know I need to get over that sooner or later!Quote:
Originally Posted by bcipam
I'm not sure if they were just working on it yesterday or if it's closed permanently, but the Santa Ana River Trail was closed at the underpass that was just past McFadden (not sure of the street name, but it was just past the 6.0 mile mark) and I wasn't sure how sketchy the neighborhood was so I turned around and went back toward the beach.
9am is fine with me too and honestly, I would be fine with a shorter ride since this will be my first time riding with other people. Plan away Pam!
Hey Pam etal :p
My goal mileage would be 40 if that's possible. Pam, any route is fine w/me, really (except major hills) please take your recovery into consideration as I don't want to have you push yourself too hard. ACG may come too (training for aids ride) as I remembered from her previous posts that she was very local. I'd love to start between 8-9 (earlier is better) If we need to shorten it a bit, that's fine too but if that's the case, I'd really like to have it end where it would be easy for me to tack on a few extra miles to get up to my goal - so the route described seems perfect since it would be easy to continue up the trail a tad.
So, yes Pam, its all new to me and I am SO excited to bike Orange County!!!! I'm feeling VERY fortunate to do it with someone who knows both what they are doing and where they are going! Brandy, its much less scary when there are other cyclists w/you as you don't feel so 'exposed', even if there isn't someone right next to you. Thats another thing I like about the organized rides, there are more riders out so the cars tend to be more aware of the cyclists. Don't know if its really any safer, but it makes me feel better :p
I'm looking forward to the 29th!
Trac'
ps. Happy Birthday Brandy! Good Job on your ride!!!
Has anyone done the Mountains to Sea Trail?
http://www.irvineranchlandreserve.or...tains_map.asp#
http://www.ocmetro.com/metro101305/sports101305.html
Hey Brandy,
That looks very cool! Although, to do a round trip, I think I'd rather start at the ocean so the downhill is on the way back! ;) Do you have a mountain bike? I've been riding my DH's old one that I had powdercoated - its 10 years old but still does the job.
Pam - have you ridden this????
Tracy
I was thinking the same thing Tracy, start down here. If you read the OC Metro article they say that it's a little more tricky because the signage for the trail goes in the opposite direction, but we're smart girls...I'm sure we can figure it out. http://www.tinklebelle.com/Smilies/images/yes2.gif
Okay...I didn't realize this was a dirt trail in parts. See what I get for skimming the article. http://www.tinklebelle.com/Smilies/images/loser.gif
Has anyone done this?
http://www.veloallegro.org/content/r.../ride-nyd.html
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Originally Posted by Brandy
Brandy:
I am a docent for the Nature Conservancy/IRLR (Irvine Ranch Land Reserve) -the Mountain to Sea trail is only opened to the public in certain areas, the whole Weir Canyon portion is closed unless you are led by a docent (which I am and could do) but this is definitely a mountain bike trail and the lower portion is a roadie trail. I can set up the ride on the 29th to do the open/public road trail part of trail(which I mentioned previously) and if you gals want to try the mountain bike part sometime - I can do that another time. In fact, Saturday I am leading a mountain bike ride through Weir. I have done the while trail in one day on a cross bike.
You got me thinking and it might be nice to include alot of the OC bike trails (of which there are many) on our ride. We can start at Cedar Grove Park (I'll set up directions) and do the top portion of the Mountain to Sea roadie trail to Laguna Canyon (the first portion not to Laguna Canyon), up Shady Ridge (OK one steep hill but its short - if you have to walk no problems) to Bommer Canyon/Turtle Rock to Newport Back Bay (OK one more steep but short hill) to the San Diego Creek Trail and back to Cedar Grove. Depending on how folks feel we can add and substract. I think the distance will be around 30 - 35 miles. And if its hot... then we might just modify and go straight to the beach...
Yes one time... long ago - the critical mass ride is just more awesome to observe. The speed gets way up there - generally 20 - 25 mph and more.Quote:
Originally Posted by Brandy
As long as you think a newbie can handle it, that ride sounds fine for the 29th Pam. I'm at your mercy...if you plan it, I will come. :D
Oh wow...a little out of my league!Quote:
Originally Posted by bcipam
"You got me thinking and it might be nice to include alot of the OC bike trails (of which there are many) on our ride. We can start at Cedar Grove Park (I'll set up directions) and do the top portion of the Mountain to Sea roadie trail to Laguna Canyon (the first portion not to Laguna Canyon), up Shady Ridge (OK one steep hill but its short - if you have to walk no problems) to Bommer Canyon/Turtle Rock to Newport Back Bay (OK one more steep but short hill) to the San Diego Creek Trail and back to Cedar Grove. Depending on how folks feel we can add and substract. I think the distance will be around 30 - 35 miles. And if its hot... then we might just modify and go straight to the beach..."
Pam,
That sounds like just the perfect route for us!!!! Lets do that one!!
Tracy
ps. I would love to join you on a weir canyon trip. My Mtn biking skills/strength need a bit of improvement though, I'll start working on that! ;)
Tracy:
Watch the IRLR website - we generally do beginner rides (well that's a relative term) thru Weir and Limestone Canyon - actually Limestone is better and prettier. If I have a free Saturday or Sunday, and the Canyon is available (no other tours going on that will interfer) I'm willing to take you out there. Just need a working bike with wide tires, at least a hardtail is preferable but even rigid is OK. Unfortunately I'm a bit taller than you all cause I would have bikes to loan. Seems like you all needs smalls ( 13 - 15" ) and I ride a medium (17 - 18"). Or watch the site for beginner Limestone rides. I generally "work" those.
I just rode Limestone yesterday (on a private ride) and it's beautiful right now. The trail is alittle wild but they should be plowing it shortly. I prefer it unplowed but what can you do? The fields are covered with all matter of wildflowers. It was pretty impressive.
ANYONE OUT THERE INTERESTED IN THE RIDE ON MAY 29TH...
Please email me your home email address. I may have it already somewhere but I want to get them all together as I have other riders also interested in the 29th ride. Send your email address to bcipam@yahoo.com. I will send out directions to Cedar Grove Park for Monday. Note: I will try and be there by 8am or 8:15am. Please plan on being at the park by 8:30 at the latest. Parking maybe an issue (as this is a small community Park and it is after all, Memorial Day). I have a white Ford Explorer Sport, with biking stickers all over the rear window and license "BIKNPAM". Can't miss it.
I will give you all my cell number so if you are running late you can call. Please let me know who all for sure is coming so we wait for you.
Thanks for organizing this Pam. If the so Cal TE girls end up scheduling regular rides, we should think about starting a yahoo group. Might be easier than the ride leader having to email everyone individually.
Pam, I am going to check out that website as the beginner rides are probably just right for me. I do have a mtn bike so I'm good to go, just not highly skilled! ;)
I'll quiz ya more on Monday! Thanks again!
Tracy
Tracy:
Here's some to consider:
5/27/2006 10:00 AM Slow-paced Mountain bike ride in Weir Canyon Weir Canyon Wilderness Area Easy Call (714) 832-7478
6/24/2006 8:30 AM Short and Quick Mountain Bike Ride in Limestone Canyon Limestone Canyon Wilderness Area Moderate Call (714) 832-7478
There will probably be some beginner rides on schedule for July and August now that Limestone is opened but... we docents are going through a transition from the Nature Conservancy to the Irvine Ranch Land Reserve. Right hand doesn't know what the left is doing. We TNC docents, who are being obsorbed by the IRLR group is anxiously awaiting some more information!
I just sent this in an email...
Please join us for a fun, casual road ride Memorial Day. Several women I've met on teamestrogen.com and I have decided to get together and just enjoy what looks like is going to be a beautiful Memorial Day. The ride will be the "Tour de Orange County Bike Paths". We will be starting at Cedar Grove Park, Tustin Ranch, and taking the Mountains 2 Seas trail to the Hick''s Haul Trail to Walnut Creek trail to Sand Canyon, Laguna Canyon, Quail Hill, Shady Ridge trail to the back side of UCI to the San Diego Creek trail, to Back Bay West (towards Dover) to PCH - and there we need to decide if everyone is up for it, to tour Balboa and take the Ferry to the Pennisula. Back across the Ferry to Bayview, Back Bay East, back to the San Diego Creek trail to Hick's Haul to Portola and back to Cedar Grove Park.
The ride will be casual and slow (say 12 - 15 mph) and no-drop. Please invite others. Just a chance for everyone to get to know each other and also enjoy the ride and day. If interested let me know. Please plan on being at Cedar Grove by at least 8:45 planning to leave at 9am. The ride is subject to change depending on the day's temperature, everyone's mood and if the trail's are busy.
DIRECTIONS TO CEDAR GROVE:
From Beach area: 405 South to 55 North to 5 South exit Tustin Ranch Rd. Turn left.
Take Tustin Ranch to Pioneer (just before road ends at Jamboree) turn Left. Turn right and left again into Cedar Grove Park.
From Riverside area: Take 91 West to 261 toll road, go south. Exit at Portola, turn right. Road ends at Tustin Ranch, turn right then left on Pioneer or...
Take 91 to 55 South to 5 South exit Tustin Ranch (see above).
Cedar Grove is a small community park and parking maybe tight. I will try and get here by 8:15 at the latest. You may have to park out on the street or behind the park (I can direct you) on Peter's Canyon Rd.
Need to add to anyone taking the toll road from the 91...
There are two the 241 and 261. I think the 241 starts off the 91 and travels to Laguna Beach. You will want to watch the signs and take the 261 towards IRVINE, i. e. keep going straight, don't make the turn left towards LAguna.
You can also exit at Santiago Canyon. Go right then turn left at Jamboree. Take Jamboree South to Pioneer, turn right, take Pioneer to Cedar Grove Park (just before the left turn towards Tustin Ranch Rd). Cedar Grove Park will be on the right side. There is another community Park on Pioneer, towards the top on the left side. That's not it!
Hi Pam,
The ride looks great, I'm really looking forward to it! What do you estimate time-wise on how long the ride will be? Just need to let my Grandma know when to expect me back to pick up the kids. :)
Thanks again for organizing!
Brandy
Well you just never know. I have no idea the level of fitness, experience each rider has and how long we will stop, problems etc. I would give yourself some leeway and figure you should be back to HB by 2. I'm hoping we actually finish the ride sometime around noon or so. I usually try not to keep to any time frame (but I don't have kids to pick up) especially on a no-drop ride. If time's getting tight, I can either cut the ride short or I can direct you back to Cedar Grove. We are doing a big loop and there are shortcuts back.Quote:
Originally Posted by Brandy
Thanks Pam. I just needed a ballpark idea :)
Everyone - if you go to website http://www.irvineranchlandreserve.org, check "Let's Go Outide" check "Mountains to Sea", enlarge the first portion of the map - you will see Cedar Grove Park and all the surrounding highways/freeways roads etc. You will see the start of our ride but once we get pass Walnut will verve East...
:cool: I'm really looking forward to this ride and to meeting all of you! I'm working through the weekend on a big project that's due Tuesday, so I'll be ready to get out on Monday.
Thank You Pam for organizing this ride!! :D
See you all on Monday,
Judy
I'd like to get an idea of who's coming so we can watch for you!!!
I'm in (I'd better be since I am the instigator :p ) I drive a burgandy (very dirty) Durango w/a road cyclist sticker on the back window.
Pam is obviously "in" as our fearless leader! Here's her auto description:
A white Ford Explorer Sport, with biking stickers all over the rear window and license "BIKNPAM"
So, here's who I have so far, please let us know if you are coming and not on the list yet!
Tracy
Pam
Brandy
Greenmachine
ACG
Thanks!
Tracy
I'm so excited to ride with all of you! I drive a blue Dodge Dakota and I'm about 5'5 with shoulder length dark hair.
I plan on being there. I drive a silver RX 330. I am sure looking forward to meeting all of you!!
Nina
Yeah Nina!!!! Will you DH be coming too?
Hi Tracy,
Thanks for asking. My hubby IS tentatively coming. It still might be kind of a last minute decision though.
See you there.
Nina
Very Cool Nina! I am SO glad he is feeling well enough to ride! It sounds like there will be lots of options to cut the ride short if it becomes too much! I am looking forward to meeting both of you!
Tracy
I also have a list of potential joiners although I never know - they are interested and hopefully will ride:
My friends:
Connie (for sure)
Richard
Wayne
Mike
Curtis
Sue and
Don
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It might be a goodly little group!!!! Don' t forget to bring some change ($.90) for the Ferry and maybe alittle for a coffee stop if we are so inclined. Weather's looking like it maybe be cooler (yeah for me) so plan on bringing arm warmers for when we hit the beach area.
I shouldn't be hard to find - if my car doesn't give me away - I will be wearing a black/red/white BCI jersey. I'm tall, and darn it, heavy, have long dark hair (most likely pulled back in a pony tail).