SoCal TE Ride 7/1 (Saturday)... who's in?

[I TRI]

Nicola,

Somehow I get the feeling you are pulling our legs!
Trac'

No not at all!! My longest ride so far is 20 miles ... our 25 on Friday will be my new record!!

Nicola

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N~

the good news is that the last 10 miles are pretty much downhill or flat... and I go really, really slowly up the other hills so you'll be just fine

T~

[chartman64]

As a relative newbie, I'm finding that I can't hack riding in the sun and heat. My daily workout rides are starting at 5 or 5:30 AM and I'm usually out and done by 7:30, 8AM at the latest. I'm guessing that I'm probably not going to find a whole lot of like-minded souls who want to ride with me at the crack of (or slightly before) dawn.

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Hey Chartman64!

You may want to try it at least once because Pam (who's putting the route together) doesn't like heat either and if it's too warm, she will be putting together something near the coast.... so I think you might be okay?

You might want to PM her to get her thoughts; I'd love to see you give it a try!

Trac'

[Tiffanie]

I'm out. My work schedule just changed. Hopefully next time!

[bcipam]

OK so I'll think about putting together a 50 miler. Weather will dictate direction.

But just a word of of caution. I don't need to stop for lunch either but depends on how slow the group is. Most likely I will make everyone stop for GU or Bean or whatever every 20 miles or so. Stops short and quick and move on. Riding 50 without a proper food stop will make everyone bonky, including me. I can usually do a flat 50 in about 4 hours (hilly - 5 hours), including a quick coffee stop but it depends on the heat, the group etc. If we start around 8 we should be done around 1 - 1:30. Suggest everyone bring their gels and beans but also a proper food source such as protein bar, pj sandwich, fig cookies, etc.

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sounds like a great plan!!!!

T~

[ACG]

Do you have a plan as to where you are going? I'm trying to clean my yard, but think I could squeeze in a ride with you ladies... If you are willing to let a slow turtle go with you.

[Ninabike]

Pam, I have been a little behind in posting lately - very busy at work. I would love to go. I am just not sure yet, because we had talked about going to Catalina over that weekend. If I do go, I don't need to stop for lunch or long breaks either. My endurance is pretty good and I can average 16-18 mph. It's just those hills!!! I'll stay in touch.

Nina

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ACG and Nina,

Hope you ladies can make it, Pam knows some really good routes! ACG, we are starting from a little park near 261 and Jamboree (Tustin) if that gives you and idea of area... we're looking at about 50 miles or so.

Trac'

[bcipam]

Here's my proposed route so far... athough subject to alteration and change due to weather..

Cedar Grove Park, Tustin Ranch
Lower Peters Canyon to Lemon Heights
Lemon Heights to Skyline (yes we are climbing but its early when its cool)
Skyline to Cowan Heights to Newport Blvd.
Newport Blvd to Santiago Canyon.
Santiago to Jamboree
Jamboree to Portola
Portola to Hick's Haul bike trail
Take the East trail back to Portola
Portola to Jeffrey (need to check status of Jeffrey due to construction)
Jeffrey South (again depends on construction) to San Diego Creek trail
SD creek trail to Back Bay East to PCH
PCH to Santa Ana bike trail
SA bike trail to Orange and then find a way back to Tustin.

I think its about 50 miles. If not we can cruise back up Pioneer and Jamboree to add mileage.

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Whoo Hooooo, we got ourselves a route!!! That sounds like a GREAT route Pam! Thanks again for putting it together, it really helps to have someone who knows those roads!

What are the other climbs besides Lemon Heights? (No, I'm not worried, just want to be prepared )

Trac'

[bcipam]

well I was sortof toying with putting in Newport Coast to PCH - would be a good challenge for us up and down. I may do this....

From Jeffrey go to Ridgeline (big climb!!!) to Turtle Rock to Bonita Canyon to Newport Coast (big climb) to PCH to Marguerite to San Miguel (medium climb)
and somehow Back Bay or take PCH to Santa Ana River trail.
Like I said, need to think about it.

Right now the climb is all in lemon Heights, Skyline and Newport Blvd, Santiago and Jamboree.

[tprevost]

if we do the 2nd option, would we still start at the same park? It sounds like Nina will need to bring her triple!

Trac'

[Ninabike]

You are right, I may need my triple!! That bike overall, is not quite as comfortable or as good a fit as my regular bike with the compact double. Right now, it's sitting on a trainer.