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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-24, 12:08 AM
Replies: 6,593
Views: 627,711
Posted By diphthong

out of town, 34-spot.

out of town, 34-spot.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 11:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 393
Posted By diphthong

personally, seems like the 9-10% range is where...

personally, seems like the 9-10% range is where things get...interesting. yes you can stay seated leaning forwards because, if you don't, the front wheel tends to "lift off."

hopefuly, the climb...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 11:14 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,149
Posted By diphthong

between past and future teammates, they get it....

between past and future teammates, they get it. having ridden though the ranks, excellence realizes excellence. riders should be stoked for other riders when they win or pull off some ridiculously...
Forum: Southern California
06-17-24, 10:58 PM
Replies: 2,965
Views: 395,180
Posted By diphthong

made it back over to scr-land. those trees on the...

made it back over to scr-land. those trees on the upper part of the scr descent still need a serious haircut. upper modjeska canyon rd. is still amongst the most chill rides in all of socal and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 10:54 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,149
Posted By diphthong

the opportunity presented itself during la vuelta...

the opportunity presented itself during la vuelta for seppuku and he was there to seize it. granted, he doesn't seem to have the killer instinct of primoz or jonas. if any super-domestique had...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-24, 03:10 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 1,149
Posted By diphthong

missed the email where pogacar joined...

missed the email where pogacar joined jumbo-visma. granted, consider myself as a casual follower of professional cycling.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-24, 01:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 104
Posted By diphthong

the combined ca hwys 150, 101 (dedicated bike...

the combined ca hwys 150, 101 (dedicated bike path) and 33 (dedicated bike path) in either direction are the, de facto, first ride. roughly 40 miles. easy, slow climbs. coastal breezes and views. a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-24, 10:37 PM
Replies: 3,293
Views: 664,010
Posted By diphthong

maan, nice photos. there's a reason why this area...

maan, nice photos. there's a reason why this area is included in the death ride. always enjoy seeing your pics and ride write-ups (in the other thread).
Forum: Southern California
06-11-24, 09:58 PM
Replies: 2,965
Views: 395,180
Posted By diphthong

47-miler starting above dana point harbor at...

47-miler starting above dana point harbor at noon. blue lantern north and wiggled over to pacific island dr. still a woofer that one.
semi-recovered on the descent of pid down to alicia pkwy. hooked...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 09:30 PM
Replies: 6,593
Views: 627,711
Posted By diphthong

47-spot in the out of town, coastal/semi-coastal,...

47-spot in the out of town, coastal/semi-coastal, overcast. pch is still a thrill ride southbound to and through laguna beach during summer or on the weekends. some things don't change.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-11-24, 12:27 AM
Replies: 6,593
Views: 627,711
Posted By diphthong

21-spot. 4 pm start. mid-70's.

21-spot. 4 pm start. mid-70's.
Forum: Southern California
06-11-24, 12:24 AM
Replies: 2,965
Views: 395,180
Posted By diphthong

21-miler eastbound from sdsu area over to la mesa...

21-miler eastbound from sdsu area over to la mesa and back loop with some smaller, shorter effort hills enroute. mid-70's and relatively clear. late, 4pm start.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-24, 05:13 AM
Replies: 6,593
Views: 627,711
Posted By diphthong

coastal and overcast 20-spot.

coastal and overcast 20-spot.
Forum: Southern California
06-09-24, 05:07 AM
Replies: 2,965
Views: 395,180
Posted By diphthong

20-miler in the overcast june gloom that is...

20-miler in the overcast june gloom that is o-side/carlsbad. did work in a bbq lunch visit whilst in the area. didn't exactly assist in increasing the average speed of the ride afterwards...
Forum: Southern California
06-05-24, 02:33 AM
Replies: 2,965
Views: 395,180
Posted By diphthong

local 30-miler loop from sdsu area to ocean beach...

local 30-miler loop from sdsu area to ocean beach (ob) and back. dropped off a sixer at the local bike shop.
Forum: Southern California
06-05-24, 01:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 876
Posted By diphthong

one of my fave stretches in all of socal....

one of my fave stretches in all of socal. originally had (admittedly grandiose) designs on doing both silverado rd and modjeska canyon rd + modjeska grade (either direction) along the way but got a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-24, 01:14 AM
Replies: 6,593
Views: 627,711
Posted By diphthong

30-spot from sdsu area to the pacific ocean and...

30-spot from sdsu area to the pacific ocean and back with a pizza and beer stop. may gray/june gloom still in effect.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
06-05-24, 01:08 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,940
Posted By diphthong

haven't been inspired enuff to toss out the usual...

haven't been inspired enuff to toss out the usual horrible predictions lately. even for an absolute sprinter gimme/layup stage. maybe for le tour. injuries may push a few usual suspects to la vuelta...
Forum: Southern California
06-03-24, 10:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 518
Posted By diphthong

went hiking in the rancho palos verdes open space...

went hiking in the rancho palos verdes open space today that is just to the west of the slide area above portuguese bend. all of the hiking trails leading into the slide area are closed off, signed...
Forum: Southern California
06-01-24, 03:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 518
Posted By diphthong

palos verdes drive south from the northern...

palos verdes drive south from the northern portuguese bend community gate/wayfarers chapel area south to just north of the portuguese bend beach club entrance has been a mess during my entire...
Forum: Southern California
05-31-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 233
Posted By diphthong

here's one and possibly more links to others: ...

here's one and possibly more links to others:

https://www.sdbc.org/saturday
Forum: Southern California
05-30-24, 02:44 AM
Replies: 2,965
Views: 395,180
Posted By diphthong

really did not need to happen upon a pic of...

really did not need to happen upon a pic of delicious carnitas tacos at this stage of the night dammit!! triple grrr!!!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-24, 01:26 AM
Replies: 6,593
Views: 627,711
Posted By diphthong

out of town 36-spot.

out of town 36-spot.
Forum: Southern California
05-27-24, 11:23 PM
Replies: 2,965
Views: 395,180
Posted By diphthong

36-miler tapping live oak canyon rd and scr along...

36-miler tapping live oak canyon rd and scr along with a silverado rd. nibble. nice day out there in the foothills of orange county. as green as it’s gonna get and always best ridden in spring.
...
Forum: Southern California
05-27-24, 11:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 876
Posted By diphthong

rode scr and live oak canyon rd in both...

rode scr and live oak canyon rd in both directions starting in rancho santa margarita and heading westward. turned around at the start of traffic lights/241 toll road junction. traffic pretty heavy...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-27-24, 02:15 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,940
Posted By diphthong

had given ja up for ded. would love to see him...

had given ja up for ded. would love to see him contest la vuelta.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-27-24, 12:11 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,940
Posted By diphthong

giro results are in! in the classic game: ...

giro results are in!

in the classic game:

team Pulling Faces with Semroc tenaciously held onto the lead and came through in the final analysis. in the top 3.3% overall. not too shabby.
team...
Forum: Southern California
05-25-24, 01:10 AM
Replies: 2,965
Views: 395,180
Posted By diphthong

thank you!

thank you!
Forum: Southern California
05-25-24, 01:08 AM
Replies: 2,965
Views: 395,180
Posted By diphthong

ouch.

ouch.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-25-24, 01:04 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,940
Posted By diphthong

Semroc with team Pulling Faces is killing it in...

Semroc with team Pulling Faces is killing it in both the classic and stage hunter vehicles and for more than just a stage or two. can/will anyone supplant the absolute dominance in the last mountain...
Forum: Southern California
05-24-24, 12:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 876
Posted By diphthong

generally more of a cross wind/verry slight...

generally more of a cross wind/verry slight tailwind heading west/jamboree to east/live oak rd.
in santa ana conditions, a definite cross wind and a maybe tailwind heading east to west mostly...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-24-24, 12:24 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,940
Posted By diphthong

yah! double wowzers!! holy shizz!! stanislaw is...

yah! double wowzers!! holy shizz!! stanislaw is keeping the lights on + extra credit! congrats!!
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-24-24, 12:18 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,150
Posted By diphthong

we all have our faves and less than's. the...

we all have our faves and less than's. the gorilla had a few solid years with stage podium placements.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-21-24, 10:42 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,150
Posted By diphthong

i'm sure we'll see him at le tour again. wasn't a...

i'm sure we'll see him at le tour again. wasn't a fan of his shenanigans and it was completely confirmed the year he managed to get sagan dq'd in le tour. bon chance.
Forum: Southern California
05-20-24, 02:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 876
Posted By diphthong

looking more like tuesday...

looking more like tuesday...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-19-24, 04:24 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,150
Posted By diphthong

oh, rule #87...toast. perhaps he can climb back...

oh, rule #87...toast. perhaps he can climb back in at some point but sprinters tend to have the most fragile egos. that doesn't bode well for a recovery. he had two years at the absolute top of the...
Forum: Southern California
05-19-24, 04:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 876
Posted By diphthong

it's been too long. may hafta investigate on...

it's been too long. may hafta investigate on monday...
Forum: Southern California
05-12-24, 03:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 509
Posted By diphthong

vintage preferred if ya got it. ride what ya got...

vintage preferred if ya got it. ride what ya got if you don't. tends to be embarrassing when the vintage riders rip the legs off
carbon fiber/disc brake/e-shifting types tho... ;)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 6,593
Views: 627,711
Posted By diphthong

40-spot vintage ride.

40-spot vintage ride.
Forum: Southern California
05-11-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 2,965
Views: 395,180
Posted By diphthong

40 miles today on the monthly bryan baylis...

40 miles today on the monthly bryan baylis vintage ride. rode with both joesch and PromptCritical. decent little turnout and picked up a rider along the way. familiar faces but different bikes-every...
Forum: Southern California
05-11-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 509
Posted By diphthong

nice ride today. great to meet both...

nice ride today. great to meet both PromptCritical and joesch.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-10-24, 02:16 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,940
Posted By diphthong

took the stage hunter plunge today with woodsie...

took the stage hunter plunge today with woodsie bouncing. ugh. too soon.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-10-24, 02:13 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,150
Posted By diphthong

this stage 7 itt...didn't research it but...

this stage 7 itt...didn't research it but assuming the giro will allow for bike changes at the bottom of the grade/hill that finishes things up.
quite a few flattish km's beforehand that could be...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-24, 01:18 AM
Replies: 3,293
Views: 664,010
Posted By diphthong

ouch.

ouch.
Forum: Southern California
05-08-24, 01:38 AM
Replies: 2,965
Views: 395,180
Posted By diphthong

i think it's closer to 35+ miles with a < 1 mile...

i think it's closer to 35+ miles with a < 1 mile distance on the ferry from coronado to dtown sd. measured 35.15 miles on the march edition
of the ride which included approx a .5 mile of detour down...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-07-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,765
Posted By diphthong

there was that one cable network that did a...

there was that one cable network that did a pretty decent job (back in the he who shall not be named daze) covering the gt's with phil, paul, bobkie, etc.
tdf coverage was solid with both the giro...
Forum: Southern California
05-07-24, 06:06 PM
Replies: 2,965
Views: 395,180
Posted By diphthong

should be good. back improved last two days....

should be good. back improved last two days. yeah, will ride the pinarello treviso. dying to ride the 1988 nishiki olympic but
it needs a new wheel set. haven't been riding enuff to justify it with...
Forum: Southern California
05-07-24, 12:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 509
Posted By diphthong

see ya there.

see ya there.
Forum: Southern California
05-07-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 2,965
Views: 395,180
Posted By diphthong

forgot this ride slots ahead one day for mother’s...

forgot this ride slots ahead one day for mother’s day. i’ll be there-back willing.
Forum: Touring
05-05-24, 11:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 385
Posted By diphthong

still very enjoyable. in malibu, riding pch west...

still very enjoyable. in malibu, riding pch west of point mugu, the road has noticeable shoulders and there is less traffic until you get to oxnard proper.

santa monica mountains west of topanga...
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