Fredwina does her own perm!

[Fredwina]

No, I', not talking one of those Toni home perm kits. Randoneurrers USA will allow to ride a set route for Brevet credit. I was going to ride a different route, but some one wanted to ride my routes, so I decided to may sure everything was OK. The results: well, The one time I had given myself a home perm, I drove home the next day. My parents next door neighbor was a hair dresser and 10 minutes after I had stepped out of the car, I was in a chair at the Lora-Don Beauty Salon
The start is about 6 mile from my place. I decided to ride over. I got there exactly at the right time.
I took off and was soon at the edge of Riverside, Here's a picture of Mt Rubidoux:

and here Is the world-famous Misson inn. The Interior is to die for, but I didn't think they would let me in:

I then pedaled through the Uc-Riverside experimental farms:

These were for nematode research:

I then climbed up to Alessandro blvd., which was followed by a quick descent to Victoria Street. Nothing like 10 miles of this:

I stopped at Circle K car in Corona, fought some traffic, and was soon making way back up to Ontario. I saw some plane take off at the airport, and was soon at my next Control Rancho Carwash and Lube; I think it's called that because Rancho Cucamonga Carwash, Quick lube, Mini Mart, Taco Stand, and Self Storage wouldn't fit on a business license
I was doing good with time I had 70 miles and it was only 12:30. The taco stand was closed so stopped by the Casa Fredwina for a pizza . I was soon on my way.
Here's the Claremont Colleges:

and the oldest tree in LaVerne(home of the Unversity of LaVerne:

I started to fight 16mph headwinds to get down to Azusa. It also got hot. I was fine going down:

The course only has 4000 feet of climbing, but half of that is in the last 30 miles. That and the heat did a number on me . I stopped at a Mini mart at Base Line and Carnelian and got some Gatorade and Chocike milk. I considered going home, as I was about a mile away(plus a 250' descent ).
I pressed on, I was doing halfway good until I got to Cherry and the 210 in Fontana - the route goes up to Nealy's Corners(Sierra and the 15). I had a flat there, and the time in sun may have done me in. It was about 5:39.
I really didn't have on the climb. I stopped once where there was some shade , and it did a little a bit of good, but that was the last patch of shade I was also worried about getting back after dark as I didn't have my lights with me. So i came back. To 20mph winds.
what Happened. I changed my fuel to Accelerade, but I think that helped. Taste better(to me), but I should drank more of it. I also changed my pre-ride meal from Sizzler to Fazoli's, but I think I 'll change that back.
Actually, one of the things I was thinking(doing 12 hours are great for this kind of thing) about was that my life has gotten a little out of whack. Granted the job is crazy, but I won't go there(i assume most of you have not had your boss how you came up with your Handle), but It seems that doing the Ultra cycling is just too much of a time Drain (although I may do one or two more in the fall). I'm also now the leader of a Professional Organization. I'd like to restore some balance between Bicycle Fredwina, Religious Fredwina, and Career Fredwina. Esepically since Religious Fredwina and Career Fredwina have put there head together and came up with a nifty idea that needs some research. Don't worry, I still be boarding, and Blogging, and Journaling, but it looks the R-12 is going by the wayside

[Trekhawk]

Love the pics Fredwina. Life is so busy its easy to spread yourself a bit thin trying to do everything. Sometimes something just has to give. Sounds like you have made some decisions that will keep life in balance and thats not a bad thing.

[iivegot54321]

I love the Mission Inn and Mt. Rubidoux! I live in Riverside. If you ever ride past there again, lock up your bike, make your way up the stairs and get on the roof of the Mission Inn. It's beautiful, and there are so many rooms to explore.

[mimitabby]

the pictures are sensational. I am sorry you are giving up the R12 but i do understand the incredible time drain as I am witnessing Raleighdon (who at least has a wife to help him out)

what's Fazoli's? so you didn't finish, how close were you?

[Fredwina]

Fazoili's is a fast-food pasta chain. I like them
I was 2 miles away but it was a climb (up Lytle Creek Rd) and I still really, really suck at climbing. C'est La Vie

[Jiffer]

Okay, first of all, Fazoli's ROCKS!!!

Second of all, I love all your pics and your description of your route. I could picture of lot of it because I'm familiar with most of the areas you described. We almost moved to beautiful Mockingbird Canyon (the country part of Riverside) when we ended up in Rancho Cucamonga instead.

What a crazy long ride you did, and ending with Neely's Corner.

We rode past Neely's Corner yesterday (without going to Riverside and LaVerne first!). We rode up to the fire station on the tandem. We planned to go all the way to the end of Lytle Creek, but Dh realized we didn't have time.

It sounds like you are making some good adjustments in your life. You mentioned religion. What church do you go to?

[Fredwina]

St. Mark's Episcopal in Upland. it's on 16th aka Bas-a-lin-a

[Zen]

Oh my stars!

A Toni home perm and the Lora-Don Beauty Salon.

Are you sure you're not from the South?

[Fredwina]

Oh my stars!

A Toni home perm and the Lora-Don Beauty Salon.

Are you sure you're not from the South?

does Southeast Missouri (Cape Girardeau County to be precise) count?
90% of my realatives are from Tennessee or Texas

[Zen]

That's down there, all right. I knew that didn't sound anything like Cali.
BTW, you are a superwoman.