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08-15-23, 12:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,970
Posted By Tycho Brahe

You don't. There are campgrounds along the way...

You don't. There are campgrounds along the way and you might be able to get water. There is Jenks Lake Road parallel to the 38 for a bit which has more campgrounds.

There is a store just as you...
07-25-23, 02:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 658
Posted By Tycho Brahe

I've been up to the sign a few times ...

I've been up to the sign a few times https://www.strava.com/activities/1981213693

The exit road at the end is my favorite way.
07-25-23, 01:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 658
Posted By Tycho Brahe

It is easy to avoid Ledgewood, so I am going to...

It is easy to avoid Ledgewood, so I am going to avoid it. :) The dirt road on Linforth has a nice view. The "parallel" road Durand Dr to the traffic circle is also nice. My favorite way is still...
07-23-23, 02:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 658
Posted By Tycho Brahe

Beachwood, then Ledgewood is the worst way to go...

Beachwood, then Ledgewood is the worst way to go IMHO. All the tourist cars take those roads as well as the locals, Ledgewood is steep and has bad pavement on the right hand side when going up,...
04-04-23, 05:21 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,166
Posted By Tycho Brahe

The options for audio notifications are:...

The options for audio notifications are: single-tone, multi-tone, or off. Do not remember the steps, but it takes several clicks on my Garmin unit.

If you ride with your display off (I only have...
04-04-23, 10:31 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,166
Posted By Tycho Brahe

In general, I do not use the Varia to alert me...

In general, I do not use the Varia to alert me when cars are coming. Instead, I will use the Varia when I want to see if there is a car. I will tune it out the other times unless it is quiet.
04-03-23, 12:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,166
Posted By Tycho Brahe

ooga-booga might have purchased his after hearing...

ooga-booga might have purchased his after hearing mine chirp during rides :D

I believe the Varia is useless in trafficked environments. It would be so noisy that you will mentally shut it out. The...
03-21-23, 06:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,194
Posted By Tycho Brahe

ooga-booga took me up some road without telling...

ooga-booga took me up some road without telling me about it first. Assuming he did it on purpose.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-23, 01:56 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,665
Posted By Tycho Brahe

Anyone shift from cycling to running?

I know that is pretty much the opposite: people switching to cycling as a low-impact sport.

Got tired of riding solo for too many years. Too many hours in the saddle, sometimes in great scenery,...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-22, 12:10 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,943
Posted By Tycho Brahe

Elevation gain without total distance is not a...

Elevation gain without total distance is not a complete metric.

I maintained my average of over 100ft gained per mile. All road cycling, no gravel/mountain bike. Overall stats lower this year...
10-25-22, 04:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,191
Posted By Tycho Brahe

Point Dume is one of my preferred spots as well....

Point Dume is one of my preferred spots as well. Even on a hot summer weekend day, I have no issues finding parking if getting there before 9am. I like the spot because the bathroom has a changing...
04-03-22, 07:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,412
Posted By Tycho Brahe

Phil Gaimon first broke the everesting record on...

Phil Gaimon first broke the everesting record on Mountain Gate Rd off of Sepulvada: https://www.strava.com/activities/3437284857

He tried to get it back on Trancas Canyon:...
02-15-22, 11:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,514
Posted By Tycho Brahe

I've been living off of Franklin for years now....

I've been living off of Franklin for years now. The lane is not big, the traffic can be bad (but slow), but I have never seen aggressive drivers or a single person honk. Even I avoid Los Feliz Blvd....
02-11-22, 04:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,514
Posted By Tycho Brahe

It should be a hot one tomorrow. I only road...

It should be a hot one tomorrow. I only road bike, so cannot comment on mountain bike trails. They tend to be exposed and hot, but you should be fine for only two hours in the morning.

I also...
01-15-22, 08:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,276
Posted By Tycho Brahe

Yup, LA Tourist Race. It's an insane event, lots...

Yup, LA Tourist Race. It's an insane event, lots of mileage and climbing. Route is not given to participants ahead of time.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-21, 11:31 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,148
Posted By Tycho Brahe

Backcountry/Competitive Cyclist (same store as...

Backcountry/Competitive Cyclist (same store as mstateglfr pointed out) is not reputable? Perhaps the biggest retailer in the US. Bike Closet is also well known and legit.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-21, 01:42 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,097
Posted By Tycho Brahe

I guess the bigger question is how can I rent a...

I guess the bigger question is how can I rent a bike for multiple days and convince the girlfriend that she has to vacation without me while I do the West Maui Loop? :foo::winter:
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-21, 12:24 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 15,044
Posted By Tycho Brahe

If you need to draft a stronger rider, then you...

If you need to draft a stronger rider, then you need to HTFU. Drafting will not help you get stronger.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-21, 11:26 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,513
Posted By Tycho Brahe

And here I am wearing sunsleeves. :innocent:

And here I am wearing sunsleeves. :innocent:
08-10-21, 07:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,230
Posted By Tycho Brahe

As with everyone else, I tend to avoid it. I park...

As with everyone else, I tend to avoid it. I park at Point Dume and hit the PCH north of Malibu. Will very likely do it this weekend to beat the heat.

I prefer the road heading north, from SM to...
05-18-21, 02:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 994
Posted By Tycho Brahe

That is not quite correct. The vaccine only...

That is not quite correct. The vaccine only affects higher 5G frequencies (in the GHz) and not GPS frequencies (lower range in Mhz).
05-11-21, 08:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,123
Posted By Tycho Brahe

Also interested. Went to one place years ago that...

Also interested. Went to one place years ago that closed.

Was looking at these suggestions https://www.******.com/r/BikeLA/search?q=fitter&restrict_sr=1 (the site is r-e-d-d-i-t)
05-03-21, 11:12 AM
Replies: 2,844
Views: 349,830
Posted By Tycho Brahe

Not sure how I have avoided it (probably because...

Not sure how I have avoided it (probably because it is gated), but I finally went up to Mt. Disappointment (near Mt Wilson) on Sunday.

Was expecting a rough paved climb similar to Camp 9 or Mt...
04-19-21, 07:46 PM
Replies: 2,844
Views: 349,830
Posted By Tycho Brahe

I did that climb this past weekend. When you live...

I did that climb this past weekend. When you live in SoCal, you sometimes forget how cold it can get once the sun goes away. I was sweating on the initial ascent, but by the time I got to the top, it...
03-16-21, 02:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,377
Posted By Tycho Brahe

Cycling is not permitted on any trail in LA City...

Cycling is not permitted on any trail in LA City Parks, especially Griffith Park.
03-08-21, 09:11 PM
Replies: 2,844
Views: 349,830
Posted By Tycho Brahe

Was curious, so I looked up my time. I am pretty...

Was curious, so I looked up my time. I am pretty much dead even with you (just under 48m). :thumb:
03-08-21, 01:09 PM
Replies: 2,844
Views: 349,830
Posted By Tycho Brahe

TL;DR...

TL;DR https://www.strava.com/activities/4902848689

Thank you CAT7RDR for the inspiration for trying new routes. I have never been to that part of the world and I am getting tired of all my weekend...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-21, 06:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,756
Posted By Tycho Brahe

Raise your hand if you checked after reading this...

Raise your hand if you checked after reading this thread.
02-23-21, 12:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,208
Posted By Tycho Brahe

Phil Gaimon's Video Guide on Secret Water Stops in Malibu

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LatK-W0MOso

Favorite comment: I just watched a 16 min video about where water fountains are in California. I live in Wales.

I knew the non-sneaky ones already,...
02-08-21, 07:29 PM
Replies: 2,844
Views: 349,830
Posted By Tycho Brahe

I saw your ride on my Strava FlyBy. Nice ride. ...

I saw your ride on my Strava FlyBy. Nice ride.

Never heard of Kagel Canyon, but I wanted to do a longer ride and not just Camp 9, and I thought it looked nice. Was not expecting that. Wow.
02-02-21, 01:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,634
Posted By Tycho Brahe

Been kinda waiting for a Canyon, but now you make...

Been kinda waiting for a Canyon, but now you make me want a Trek Emonda SL. Trek stores are showing availability, but not dealers. Do not believe it since bikes are so hard to come by.
02-01-21, 03:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,171
Posted By Tycho Brahe

It was a weekend, but a non-hot Saturday. Surfers...

It was a weekend, but a non-hot Saturday. Surfers were out, but far fewer beach tourists. That stretch is far worse on nice days. Amazed we did not run into more double-parked cars. Plus, we did it...
02-01-21, 10:58 AM
Replies: 2,844
Views: 349,830
Posted By Tycho Brahe

Technically, after the "easy" part of Nichols, we...

Technically, after the "easy" part of Nichols, we went on Woodrow Wilson (which runs parallel to Mulholland) and then merged into Mulholland. We skipped the Nichols wall and the bad part of...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-20-21, 11:51 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,495
Posted By Tycho Brahe

I did some amazing solo rides in parts of South...

I did some amazing solo rides in parts of South Africa where I should probably not have gone. Closed roads, which meant that no one should be there but also that there would be no one there to help....
Forum: Road Cycling
01-06-21, 10:57 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,680
Posted By Tycho Brahe

Then why is Garmin so popular? ;)

Then why is Garmin so popular? ;)
01-04-21, 12:17 PM
Replies: 2,844
Views: 349,830
Posted By Tycho Brahe

Once my but gets back into the car, riding is...

Once my but gets back into the car, riding is done. And you did it three times?

Nice PR on Deer Creek. After doing Decker this past weekend after Deer Creek and Corral, I no longer consider it...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-03-21, 12:42 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,872
Posted By Tycho Brahe

Where is the nothing option?

Where is the nothing option?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-20, 09:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,231
Posted By Tycho Brahe

Did not know you even had Fondriests in the US. I...

Did not know you even had Fondriests in the US. I used to live one town over from him. I rent bikes from his shop when I am in the area. Last one I rented was an amazing TF2.
12-21-20, 09:50 AM
Replies: 2,844
Views: 349,830
Posted By Tycho Brahe

Really need a gravel bike :crash:

Really need a gravel bike :crash:
12-16-20, 09:53 AM
Replies: 2,844
Views: 349,830
Posted By Tycho Brahe

I was wondering why your ride was a tad tame. You...

I was wondering why your ride was a tad tame. You love the Sammos and thought you would really explore.
12-04-20, 01:58 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,704
Posted By Tycho Brahe

Golf was the very last thing the city closed down...

Golf was the very last thing the city closed down in the spring and the very first thing they re-opened. Screw Garcetti.
11-23-20, 11:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,959
Posted By Tycho Brahe

All dirt paths in Griffith Park are closed to...

All dirt paths in Griffith Park are closed to cyclists.
11-17-20, 08:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,407
Posted By Tycho Brahe

In honor of this post, I decided to dedicate my...

In honor of this post, I decided to dedicate my longer weekend ride to the Malibu area. Tried to go up every road that was not private, hoping to get a glimpse of the view. The best I can figure out...
10-28-20, 09:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,171
Posted By Tycho Brahe

Thanks everyone. I am a worker drone, so I will...

Thanks everyone. I am a worker drone, so I will attempt it on the weekend, very likely on Saturday.

Did not think to see if the Lodge is open. They have a website, easy as pie! Speaking of pie, I...
10-20-20, 03:26 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,083
Posted By Tycho Brahe

My post was missing a smiley face. I hope you got...

My post was missing a smiley face. I hope you got my intent! I did a shortened Argus one year (fires), but was able to do the closed bits later. At least I got to ride on a closed highway on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-20, 04:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,659
Posted By Tycho Brahe

BTW, have I ever shown you my birthmark? It is...

BTW, have I ever shown you my birthmark? It is shaped exactly like Corsica. It is destiny that I go.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-20, 12:53 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 18,197
Posted By Tycho Brahe

I lived very close to your starting point, just...

I lived very close to your starting point, just on the other side of the Mendel Pass. That pass is not too difficult in either direction (if you are used to climbing), but a lot more difficult from...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-20, 10:47 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 18,197
Posted By Tycho Brahe

I meant to say Las Flores, not Tuna. Tuna going...

I meant to say Las Flores, not Tuna. Tuna going down is scary! Both brakes all the way.

I actually went up Gibraltar two weeks ago. I was pushing it since I wanted to beat my time, which I did....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-20, 10:00 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 18,197
Posted By Tycho Brahe

Meh. I did Onyx peak very hungover. Luckily for...

Meh. I did Onyx peak very hungover. Luckily for me, my riding partner that day was also my drinking partner the night before, so he was hurting as well. I really do need to try to summit it a bit...
06-16-20, 11:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,818
Posted By Tycho Brahe

I have done the ski lifts three times. Once in...

I have done the ski lifts three times. Once in 2017, 2018 and 2019.

First time was with a mid compact (52/36) and an 11/28 cassette
Second time 50/34 and 11/28
Third time 50/34 and 11/30

IT...
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