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Forum: Southern California
12-28-12, 08:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 624
Posted By bigdraft

The Cayucos loop is a great ride. But instead of...

The Cayucos loop is a great ride. But instead of turning left on hwy 46, cross the hwy and continue on. It's short and very beautiful and has a tree shrouded wall that will get your attention. It...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-12, 09:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 850
Posted By bigdraft

I had a 63cm 101 built for me and while there...

I had a 63cm 101 built for me and while there were some "built on weed" issues with the frame, the ride and geometry made for a fun time, whether on the Wed. ride, Swami's or the SDBC ride. He...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-18-11, 09:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,416
Posted By bigdraft

Thanks for the ride offer, but yeah, its a bit...

Thanks for the ride offer, but yeah, its a bit far for me. Looks like a cool ride though
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-15-11, 09:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,416
Posted By bigdraft

thanks for the input on value and the heads up on...

thanks for the input on value and the heads up on the derailleur bolt missing. I've found its not very easy finding previous models that have sold but regardless, I'm not planning on selling right...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-14-11, 11:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,416
Posted By bigdraft

1969 Schwinn Stingray Krate Pea Picker

I picked this up at a yard sale knowing it was a collectors item. Its all original as far as I've been able to find out. I saw two different version's of the Krate on ebay for 2200 dollars, but...
Forum: Southern California
05-14-11, 08:46 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 6,742
Posted By bigdraft

Form vs Function is what it boils down to. It's...

Form vs Function is what it boils down to. It's what works best, not what looks best. If it was, do you think cyclists would wear some of the most ungodly and down right ugly jerseys ever seen? I...
Forum: Southern California
02-11-11, 01:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 653
Posted By bigdraft

TOC Stage 7 course profile released

here it is kids. have fun, both the course and profile
http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/docroot/media/2011/11_AToC-Stage-7-Map.pdf

profile...
Forum: Southern California
11-14-10, 08:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,399
Posted By bigdraft

The SGRT has also been repaved from the end of...

The SGRT has also been repaved from the end of the Santa Fe Dam to it's terminus at the mouth of Azusa Cyn.
Forum: Southern California
10-02-10, 04:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 964
Posted By bigdraft

I disagree, we are fast approaching our Santa...

I disagree, we are fast approaching our Santa Ana season. Hot windy and dry are the usual symptoms.
I usually tell people not from here, that we have two seasons; summer and summer-lite
Forum: Southern California
09-16-10, 09:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,262
Posted By bigdraft

I've been doing the regular Montrose ride for...

I've been doing the regular Montrose ride for over 15 years, but this past year saw me off the bike a lot. I lost a lot of fitness and gained too much weight and so I thought I would do the 8am...
Forum: Southern California
08-02-10, 06:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,025
Posted By bigdraft

I grew up in Whittier and have fond memories of...

I grew up in Whittier and have fond memories of riding in the hills. I have a number of fun loops I would do regularly. Most of them are variations on the Turnbull Cyn/Colima/West and East Road...
Forum: Southern California
04-30-10, 01:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 637
Posted By bigdraft

The Mt. Wilson Toll road is open again

The Mt. Wilson Toll road is open again
Forum: Southern California
12-18-09, 11:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 849
Posted By bigdraft

One thing to keep in mind traffic wise, is that...

One thing to keep in mind traffic wise, is that Baldy has probably the best lift serviced skiable terrain in Southern California. So the early season dump like they just got, was more then likely...
Forum: Southern California
08-26-09, 07:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 789
Posted By bigdraft

When I lived in Encinitas and would do the Wed....

When I lived in Encinitas and would do the Wed. Ride regularly (Leucadia to San Clemente) we would have a light headwind on the way north and by 10 or so, the wind would clock around and we would...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-09, 07:11 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 6,445
Posted By bigdraft

I got up to 65 going down Tioga Pass. My g/f who...

I got up to 65 going down Tioga Pass. My g/f who was in front of me hit 67 but got the high speed wobbles near the bottom. She thought her bike had broken and barely held it together. Its a...
Forum: Southern California
07-17-09, 05:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 732
Posted By bigdraft

IMO it's the single worst section of PCH that one...

IMO it's the single worst section of PCH that one can ride. Not only is it tight w/ parked cars and narrow lanes, but the pavement just sucks. Luckily the nastiness isn't that long. That being...
Forum: Southern California
07-05-09, 05:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,030
Posted By bigdraft

This time of year, inland temps really influence...

This time of year, inland temps really influence what rides you would enjoy, at least IMO. Even on hot days you can enjoy the riding inland if you leave early enough in the morning and back early...
Forum: Southern California
07-01-09, 06:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,762
Posted By bigdraft

When I first started doing this ride (88 I...

When I first started doing this ride (88 I think), the ride went straight up La Costa, which takes out the recovery flats of Levante. If the group was unlucky enough to hit a green light, the next...
Forum: Southern California
07-01-09, 01:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,762
Posted By bigdraft

Swami's was my first club and Sat. group ride. ...

Swami's was my first club and Sat. group ride. What IMO differentiates the Swami's ride from either the Montrose or the SDBC rides, (which I have done many times) is that the terrain is more...
Forum: Southern California
06-08-09, 06:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 645
Posted By bigdraft

That rest stop is a known perv hangout. I read...

That rest stop is a known perv hangout. I read somewhere that the police had staked it out a time or two and rounded up the usual susupects. You'll see those guys hanging out on the side of the...
Forum: Southern California
03-16-09, 02:40 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,429
Posted By bigdraft

Hey Cleave, good to see you too. Yeah, I've been...

Hey Cleave, good to see you too. Yeah, I've been sort of MIA for the past year or so. I"ve been fighting some injury problems, age problems, motivational problems..lol or as others call...
Forum: Southern California
03-15-09, 01:49 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,429
Posted By bigdraft

When I lived in Encinitas, Chris was just getting...

When I lived in Encinitas, Chris was just getting into the local riding scene, doing the Wednesday Ride and Swami's Ride. Even back then he would light it up and make people hurt. He rarely used a...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-01-09, 03:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 504
Posted By bigdraft

I've ridden those climbs quite a few times and...

I've ridden those climbs quite a few times and for my money, I think Cole Grade would be the place to watch the action. After the loosening up that will have gone on on Highland Valley Rd and...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-01-09, 03:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,354
Posted By bigdraft

I have happily used a Rolls for over 20 seasons...

I have happily used a Rolls for over 20 seasons and for me, it's the best saddle for my needs. I'm not small or light, (6'3" 200 lbs) so the padding the Rolls has, works well for me. But it's not...
Forum: Southern California
07-30-08, 07:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,095
Posted By bigdraft

Just come to a complete stop at the stop signs. ...

Just come to a complete stop at the stop signs. It's not a big deal. You don't have to put a foot down, just do a little fake track stand and go when it's your turn.
Forum: Southern California
07-25-08, 11:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,095
Posted By bigdraft

Redal, I was referring more to the short ride, so...

Redal, I was referring more to the short ride, so I should have clarified that.
Forum: Southern California
07-24-08, 06:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 469
Posted By bigdraft

The last stage will finsih on top of Mt. Palomar...

The last stage will finsih on top of Mt. Palomar and will be one kick-ass stage. This will be so much fun to watch
Forum: Southern California
07-23-08, 12:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,095
Posted By bigdraft

For those of you who are still in the dark about...

For those of you who are still in the dark about Sierra Madre's finest and cycists in general and the Montrose ride in particular. You should be aware that SMPD target cyclists running stop signs. ...
Forum: Southern California
06-27-08, 11:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 441
Posted By bigdraft

look up a guy named Dennis Crowley. He's well...

look up a guy named Dennis Crowley. He's well known here in Pasadena and might be able to help you with what you're looking for. I wish I could give you his contact info, but i don't have it. I'll...
Forum: Southern California
05-18-08, 11:46 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,298
Posted By bigdraft

I just got back from doing the 50+ and it was 95...

I just got back from doing the 50+ and it was 95 degrees when we started at 9:00. So imagine it's going to be a lot hotter later on. Have fun
Forum: Southern California
05-06-08, 09:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 704
Posted By bigdraft

I've done this ride more then a few times and for...

I've done this ride more then a few times and for the life of me I can't think of any part of it that has a 12% grade. The main body of the climb, from the road closure gates that come right after...
Forum: Southern California
04-23-08, 10:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,594
Posted By bigdraft

proud Simple Green team member

proud Simple Green team member
Forum: Southern California
04-04-08, 02:44 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,491
Posted By bigdraft

A guy I used to work for had a Testerosa with a...

A guy I used to work for had a Testerosa with a USCF sticker in the back window..I always thought that was a nice touch
Forum: Southern California
03-16-08, 03:30 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,859
Posted By bigdraft

A friend of mine in Seattle was recently hit on...

A friend of mine in Seattle was recently hit on his bike and the guy took off. Classic hit and run. And like me, he is kind of on the lower end of the economic spectrum and couldn't replace his...
Forum: Southern California
03-14-08, 06:19 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 7,936
Posted By bigdraft

I'm in as usual. Descanso start

I'm in as usual. Descanso start
Forum: Southern California
03-10-08, 10:21 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,181
Posted By bigdraft

not really a circle..it's more like straight,...

not really a circle..it's more like straight, turn 180 degrees, straight, turn 180 and repeat over and over.
Forum: Southern California
03-06-08, 02:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,980
Posted By bigdraft

A good loop is to ride down PCH from Cambria and...

A good loop is to ride down PCH from Cambria and then go up Old Creek, but instead of coming down 46 back to PCH, just cross 46 and keep going...there's a short but memorable climb up and then down...
Forum: Southern California
03-05-08, 12:49 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 4,433
Posted By bigdraft

It was a smallish group last night, which can be...

It was a smallish group last night, which can be a harder one to sit in, as in more of a single file group and fewer places to hide out of the wind. I wasn't feeling to good and got spit out once...
Forum: Southern California
03-04-08, 01:42 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 4,433
Posted By bigdraft

You're right in that people should be acting that...

You're right in that people should be acting that way in the first place, but I think due to the ride's size, speed and whatnot, it just seems to bring out bad decision making on some folks part.
...
Forum: Southern California
03-04-08, 10:27 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 4,433
Posted By bigdraft

Yes...the Rose Bowl Ride is now going to be run...

Yes...the Rose Bowl Ride is now going to be run under some rules that will allow us to keep a valuble training resourse. First off, what everyone has to remember is that this is a TRAINING RIDE. ...
Forum: Southern California
02-25-08, 07:34 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 8,530
Posted By bigdraft

hi Merider..I think that was you I smiled at on...

hi Merider..I think that was you I smiled at on the course prior to the race. I was on an old yellow/orange Cannondale in last years Simple Green kit. You were riding with someone else and starting...
Forum: Southern California
02-24-08, 01:27 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,882
Posted By bigdraft

you transplants need to get with the program. Go...

you transplants need to get with the program. Go Trojans. When in Sparta.....
Forum: Southern California
02-24-08, 01:23 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 8,530
Posted By bigdraft

I can see the TOC again, but I might never get...

I can see the TOC again, but I might never get the chance to walk down the Red Carpet again:D
Forum: Southern California
02-24-08, 01:13 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 8,530
Posted By bigdraft

I am totally bummed out. I am suffering from a...

I am totally bummed out. I am suffering from a serious case of bad timing. A friend invited me to go to the Academy Awards today. I will have to miss out seeing the TOC finish in my own...
Forum: Southern California
02-24-08, 11:56 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 8,530
Posted By bigdraft

The rain is tapering off currently and it looks...

The rain is tapering off currently and it looks like they will luck out with some good weather..I hope
Forum: Southern California
02-17-08, 07:18 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 7,936
Posted By bigdraft

The guy who went down is named Sergio and is a...

The guy who went down is named Sergio and is a long time local masters racer/rider who is also a fixture on the ride. When I left him, the ambulance was on the way and his major injury was in his...
Forum: Southern California
02-16-08, 08:39 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 7,936
Posted By bigdraft

see ya in a couple of hours, Descanso start for me

see ya in a couple of hours, Descanso start for me
Forum: Southern California
02-14-08, 11:47 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 4,433
Posted By bigdraft

For whatever reason, it's the traditional way its...

For whatever reason, it's the traditional way its been done for years, so they just keep doing it. There is a certain organic aspect of a ride like this, where no one group or person is in charge...
Forum: Southern California
02-14-08, 09:50 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 4,433
Posted By bigdraft

Just a small clarification, it's Salvia Cyn that...

Just a small clarification, it's Salvia Cyn that you pass before the Start/Finsh.

As to the rollout and start line. The main group meets at the corner of N. Arroyo Blvd and Seco St. We roll...
Forum: Southern California
02-13-08, 06:18 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,810
Posted By bigdraft

I do:D

I do:D
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