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Forum: Northern California
04-22-23, 08:53 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,041
Posted By sanmateoclimber

I went up OLH on 4/8, and there are signs at the...

I went up OLH on 4/8, and there are signs at the bottom cautioning cyclists against taking it. There's no road damage, and they certainly aren't discouraging motorists, so I assume they're just...
Forum: Northern California
04-11-23, 11:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,820
Posted By sanmateoclimber

Ugh, I was southbound on Canada when several...

Ugh, I was southbound on Canada when several emergency vehicles were still showing up, probably within the first half hour of it happening. They were turning traffic away, and I ended up walking my...
Forum: Southern California
07-05-22, 08:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 984
Posted By sanmateoclimber

Uhhhhh, yeah, this was pretty okay I guess. ...

Uhhhhh, yeah, this was pretty okay I guess.

HAHA no this ride was a stunner! Up Gibraltar, across El Camino Cielo, and down Painted Cave for a gorgeous loop. Unforgettable views, an epic climb to...
Forum: Southern California
07-03-22, 08:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 984
Posted By sanmateoclimber

Thanks man -- after a little more research (and...

Thanks man -- after a little more research (and the previous response above,) that's exactly what I decided to do with my one big Santa Barbara bike day. I was actually just getting everything...
Forum: Southern California
06-30-22, 04:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 984
Posted By sanmateoclimber

Santa Ynez ride

Hi SoCal people,

I'm going to be spending the long weekend in Santa Barbara, and I managed to bag spousal permission to bring my bike down for a good ride. I'm not familiar with the area, but it...
Forum: Northeast
08-20-21, 01:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 553
Posted By sanmateoclimber

Thanks so much! I think there is some stupid...

Thanks so much! I think there is some stupid phone system issue preventing my cell phone in California from connecting with that 607-277-0495 number, but I found that cell number associated with him...
Forum: Northeast
08-17-21, 12:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 553
Posted By sanmateoclimber

Ithaca NY road bike rental

I'm a former Ithaca NY native, making a pilgrimage home for a few weeks coming up. I definitely want to rent a road bike for my time there, and hope someone can point me in the right direction....
Forum: Northern California
07-19-21, 02:26 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,806
Posted By sanmateoclimber

I spent the weekend camping on a reservoir off of...

I spent the weekend camping on a reservoir off of Route 4 on the other side of Ebbett's pass from this (Tamarack fire.) The smoke and pyrocumulonimbus cloud were impressive to see up close, in part...
Forum: Northern California
06-28-21, 12:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,391
Posted By sanmateoclimber

It is. I've been meaning to post here about this...

It is. I've been meaning to post here about this since I first noticed the tap at Roberts was down a week or two ago. I've always filled up there, but now I'm using the woodside store tap instead....
Forum: Northern California
05-17-21, 11:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,959
Posted By sanmateoclimber

I'm kinda hesitant to add my two cents to a...

I'm kinda hesitant to add my two cents to a conversation like this because everyone's risk tolerance is different and no road is 100% safe or 100% dangerous. But for what it's worth I have gotten...
Forum: Northern California
09-22-20, 03:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 688
Posted By sanmateoclimber

Wait, are the rest of you devoting your energy...

Wait, are the rest of you devoting your energy and free time to cycling for reasons other than mountain lion avoidance? I heard a bunch of dudes in France just spent three weeks fleeing desperately...
Forum: Northern California
09-09-20, 01:47 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 15,080
Posted By sanmateoclimber

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Crab solidarity DiabloScott . These are interesting times...
Forum: Northern California
09-01-20, 02:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,192
Posted By sanmateoclimber

Ugh, thanks for sharing this. I hate it. My...

Ugh, thanks for sharing this. I hate it.

My single-car garage is probably better sealed than what you're describing of yours, but it's not the same as an enclosed room by a long shot. I don't...
Forum: Northern California
09-01-20, 12:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,192
Posted By sanmateoclimber

Yeah I'm going to start looking into air...

Yeah I'm going to start looking into air purifiers today. Even if this current issue resolves soon (and that's a big "if,") I'm sure I'll be glad to have it the next time we get hit by wildfire...
Forum: Northern California
09-01-20, 11:55 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 15,080
Posted By sanmateoclimber

I talked myself into a smart trainer (refurbed...

I talked myself into a smart trainer (refurbed kickr core) and Zwift last year to help keep up my momentum through the winter, which it did fairly well. At the time I didn't consider that it was...
Forum: Northern California
09-01-20, 11:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,112
Posted By sanmateoclimber

Kings Mountain is definitely open. I rode it last...

Kings Mountain is definitely open. I rode it last Thursday while there was a break in the smoke, and there were other folks out there. The current road closures still listed for San Mateo County are...
Forum: Northern California
09-01-20, 08:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,192
Posted By sanmateoclimber

I'm basically playing it the same way you are,...

I'm basically playing it the same way you are, genejockey . I watch purple air (set to LRAPA and excluding indoor sensors,) and if the route looks like it will be generally green or in the low...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-20, 04:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,504
Posted By sanmateoclimber

This phrase is perfect.

This phrase is perfect.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-20, 11:40 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,834
Posted By sanmateoclimber

The entire point of my anecdote was that the move...

The entire point of my anecdote was that the move was very abrupt and I had no way to anticipate it. The entire point of my post was that because of situations like this, I'm done using the MUP. Your...
Forum: Northern California
08-20-20, 11:23 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 15,080
Posted By sanmateoclimber

For what it's worth, here in San Mateo the skies...

For what it's worth, here in San Mateo the skies cleared up yesterday just as abruptly as they'd gone to hell the day before, and the AQI has been quite favorable so far today. I think we'll probably...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-20, 08:52 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,834
Posted By sanmateoclimber

I have a great local MUP along a reservoir that I...

I have a great local MUP along a reservoir that I used to incorporate into my rides all the time pre-COVID. The pandemic situation forced me to break the habit, and I don't think I'll be going back....
Forum: Northern California
08-19-20, 08:14 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 15,080
Posted By sanmateoclimber

Ugh, yeah. I tried to wait out the heat yesterday...

Ugh, yeah. I tried to wait out the heat yesterday and went for a ride at six... only to find that it had quickly become crazy smoky. Probably shoulda just stayed home and smoked half a pack of...
Forum: Northern California
08-05-20, 11:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 581
Posted By sanmateoclimber

I guess your question is about water sources...

I guess your question is about water sources after Pescadero, but just in case this is helpful: there's a tap at the bakery on the main drag (Stage Rd) in Pescadero. It's hiding low to the wall along...
Forum: Northern California
07-25-20, 05:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,112
Posted By sanmateoclimber

Bike Hut Classic

Just figured I'd post this here for any Bay Area folks looking for a vaguely social experience on two wheels. Good climb, good cause, cool shirt.
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Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-20, 05:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,428
Posted By sanmateoclimber

This story is rad and inspiring, but I just don't...

This story is rad and inspiring, but I just don't think OP and I are ever going to see eye-to-eye if his cheat food is a potato. Is the baked potato... seated at the center of a pepperoni pizza? Or...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-20, 05:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,828
Posted By sanmateoclimber

Don't believe these were pinch flats, though I...

Don't believe these were pinch flats, though I sure don't know what I'm talking about on the matter. I'm about 163 lbs on 25s at 110 psi. I've experimented a bit with lower pressures (here we go...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-20, 05:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,828
Posted By sanmateoclimber

This is obviously a sensible compromise. I had...

This is obviously a sensible compromise. I had one bad experience with a cheap patch and kind of wrote them off, but they are an easy way to safeguard against a calamity like this without having to...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-20, 10:31 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,828
Posted By sanmateoclimber

The Double Flat Blues

The other day I was cruising along minding my own business when, suddenly: BUMP-BUMP-hiss-hiss. I have no idea how I didn't see the rock sitting right in the middle of the shoulder, or how I managed...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-20, 10:43 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 9,589
Posted By sanmateoclimber

Holy cow thank you. I felt like I was taking...

Holy cow thank you. I felt like I was taking crazy pills.

No segment should ever cross a stop sign? Cliffy here and I are the only people on this thread who have ever come across a stop sign that...
Forum: Northern California
06-02-20, 12:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 829
Posted By sanmateoclimber

Yeah, I saw they were up and running when I rode...

Yeah, I saw they were up and running when I rode through (masks required, only letting a restricted number of people in at a time.) Seems like a good spot to catch a break and hydrate/fuel up.
Forum: Northern California
05-26-20, 05:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 829
Posted By sanmateoclimber

I'm sure that's true-- that place rocks and I'm...

I'm sure that's true-- that place rocks and I'm very grateful for what they do for the cycling community! Definitely not trying to knock them in any way because the jugs happened to be empty the...
Forum: Northern California
05-26-20, 11:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 829
Posted By sanmateoclimber

Apologies for continuing a one man conversation...

Apologies for continuing a one man conversation with myself here, but this update could be relevant information to someone: I wouldn't recommend relying on the bike hut right now. There were water...
Forum: Northern California
05-21-20, 09:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 829
Posted By sanmateoclimber

Ah, they have a facebook page:...

Ah, they have a facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheBikeHut

They have the hut closed up but water available in a picnic table. Hats off to the people who keep this going, seriously!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-20, 06:46 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,898
Posted By sanmateoclimber

Ugh, probably. Haha thanks man.

Ugh, probably. Haha thanks man.
Forum: Northern California
05-21-20, 06:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 829
Posted By sanmateoclimber

Bike hut?

If you like to cruise the peninsula coast, you probably have a fondness in your heart for the Bike Hut on Tunitas Creek Rd. Anybody know if it's "open for business?" I don't know why I'm using quotes...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-20, 06:10 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,825
Posted By sanmateoclimber

This is not a one-size fits all conclusion,...

This is not a one-size fits all conclusion, obviously. I'm not as hardcore as a lot of the seasoned guys on this forum (but hey, I'm working on it,) and it definitely doesn't work this way for me...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-20, 05:26 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,898
Posted By sanmateoclimber

Oh for Christ's sake, it literally gives me a...

Oh for Christ's sake, it literally gives me a numerical score? I'm addicted already.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-20, 05:05 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,898
Posted By sanmateoclimber

Last night I got home from my ride, and for the...

Last night I got home from my ride, and for the first time couldn't get the full leaderboard information to see how my new PRs stacked up. Approximately ninety seconds later, I was a Strava premium...
Forum: Northern California
05-15-20, 07:52 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,911
Posted By sanmateoclimber

Heads up for people following this thread but not...

Heads up for people following this thread but not the other one: the 10-mile radius leash has now been removed for San Mateo County....
Forum: Northern California
05-15-20, 07:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,786
Posted By sanmateoclimber

Nice, thanks for the tip! Maybe I'll celebrate...

Nice, thanks for the tip! Maybe I'll celebrate with a proper ride up and over to the coast tomorrow....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-20, 02:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,670
Posted By sanmateoclimber

I had the same question when I first got into...

I had the same question when I first got into road biking, and kept using my camelbak for the first year or so. It was highly convenient for storage and all the hydration I could ever want to carry,...
Forum: Northern California
04-29-20, 06:10 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,911
Posted By sanmateoclimber

Cool, I hadn't heard about the easing of the...

Cool, I hadn't heard about the easing of the restriction from 5 to 10 miles. Here's the revised orders confirming that if anyone is interested:...
Forum: Northern California
04-21-20, 04:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,786
Posted By sanmateoclimber

Thanks! So seems like the enforcement is...

Thanks! So seems like the enforcement is generally focused on people driving out to the coast to hang out at beaches. Makes sense that the traffic display I saw was set up for traffic heading west...
Forum: Northern California
04-21-20, 12:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,786
Posted By sanmateoclimber

Chateau is for maniacal downhill bombing ONLY,...

Chateau is for maniacal downhill bombing ONLY, and I would support full enforcement of any new ordinance to that effect. Although last week, in a burst of uncreativity, I did climb Ralston three...
Forum: Northern California
04-21-20, 12:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,786
Posted By sanmateoclimber

Yeah, thanks, my buddy has pretty much come to...

Yeah, thanks, my buddy has pretty much come to the same conclusions after a few more rides. It would be helpful to know if anyone ends up having a different experience, but it doesn't seem like...
Forum: Northern California
04-16-20, 09:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,786
Posted By sanmateoclimber

San Mateo restrictions

Hey all,

Yesterday they had a traffic display up along rt 92, just after the intersection with (lower) Skyline. I'm paraphrasing, but it was something to the effect of "Are you more than 5 miles...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-20, 10:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,509
Posted By sanmateoclimber

Okay yeah, good call. Took off all the bells and...

Okay yeah, good call. Took off all the bells and whistles (except I guess pedals and bottle cages,) clocked in at 21.8. Not as dramatic as I was thinking. Thanks for the tips, I'll check out those...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-20, 02:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,509
Posted By sanmateoclimber

I guess with my saddle bag on it and everything...

I guess with my saddle bag on it and everything (a few LEDs, a phone holder?) Hopped on a scale with and without it; might not be super accurate, but shouldn't be far off.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-20, 02:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,509
Posted By sanmateoclimber

Thinking about my second road bike

I was thinking about piggy-backing off the recent "new road bike" thread because I'm in a similar situation to that OP and would welcome any similar advice-- but hey, we're all a bit different, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-20, 01:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,332
Posted By sanmateoclimber

Addressing the REAL question on the table, thanks!

Addressing the REAL question on the table, thanks!
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