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Thread: Century ride discussion (cont'd)
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12-04-2004, 07:16 PM #16
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You gals are great inspiration. Since we don't have any hills around here the only way you really build power is to drive to the hills. So taking that tact, I just talked hubby and a friend into Mt. Diablo on New Year's Day. Have to talk to the rest of our little ride group because there was mention of a party but they'll probably be willing to move it onto bikes. Of course, only if it is fair weather.
Maybe we'll see some of you?
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12-04-2004, 08:19 PM #17
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12-04-2004, 09:25 PM #18
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Maybe - we were supposed to ride it today, but it never got very warm here. I don't fancy going down it when it's in the 30s. Too cold!
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12-10-2004, 03:12 PM #19
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So, what would you say is a minimum daytime temp for the ride? We all have tights, gloves, wind jackets, headbands, shoe covers, but I draw the line at windproof tights -- hey, this is California not the arctic! After a summer of having our biggest rides on the hottest days, I'd like to do a little climbing now when spontaneous combustion is unlikely but neither do I like icicles for knees.
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12-10-2004, 03:47 PM #20
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I"ll ride up in any weather and have had Thom pick me up at the top if it's too cold. It's coming down that gets me. I like it to be at least in the 40s and sunny for the descent.
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12-10-2004, 04:08 PM #21
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Ha, I like to go up also! I like to earn my downhills. Some of the guys I ride with just shake their heads. I'm not fast, but I get into a zone and just plod along.
40s is probably do-able if we don't have another one of these freak weather spells.
Listen to us whine about above freezing temperatures!
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12-10-2004, 05:16 PM #22
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Ahhh... but 40s at the bottom means lows 30s high 20s at the top. And my average speed on the descent is in the mid twenties if we go down the North side. That can be cold! And if it's foggy.... brrr. I wrote last year about coming down in early April and having to stop to warm up in some sun. But you can take it easier , stop for pictures or just to explore. I don't think I do enough of that.
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12-10-2004, 05:28 PM #23
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It's the wind chill! I don't usually ride Diablo if it's much under 50, mostly because I can't figure out what to wear or bring. I'm always sweating on the ascent, no matter how chilly the temperature, then need to bundle up for the downhill. If I were smart I'd bring a fanny pack or bag to hold all the warmies I can't wear while climbing but will need later... hmm, I'll try that next time.
