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Forum: Northern California
01-26-20, 08:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,990
Posted By gw_12

I've ridden 50 over Echo Summit between...

I've ridden 50 over Echo Summit between Strawberry and Meyers several times in both directions. I don't remember it ever being exceptionally hairy, but I agree that 88 would be a more pleasant...
Forum: Northern California
01-02-19, 12:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,226
Posted By gw_12

Calaveras is OPEN

Just got word that the gates are coming down today, 1/2/19. Calaveras is open.

Update - gates are coming down today, but road is officially reopened tomorrow, 1/3/19 at 10:00AM
-Glenn
Forum: Northern California
12-20-18, 04:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,226
Posted By gw_12

Just received word from SF Water - opening is...

Just received word from SF Water - opening is delayed until Feb 1, 2019.
Forum: Northern California
10-23-18, 08:50 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,226
Posted By gw_12

The SF Water public liaison has warned that the...

The SF Water public liaison has warned that the re-opening of Calaveras Rd may be delayed again (beyond 11/2). The Alameda County vote went OK, but they claim there are still legal issues to be...
Forum: Northern California
09-27-18, 10:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,226
Posted By gw_12

Could be. One of the members of the Pleasanton...

Could be. One of the members of the Pleasanton bike commuters mailing list said that the SFPUC project liason told him that one the reasons for the delay is that Alameda county (I assume maybe the...
Forum: Northern California
09-26-18, 07:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,226
Posted By gw_12

New opening date announced by SF Water today -...

New opening date announced by SF Water today - November 3rd. Some BS excuse about Alameda county having to approve the repaired section as a public road.
Forum: Northern California
02-13-18, 06:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,610
Posted By gw_12

I think BarryVee may have meant "topping out a...

I think BarryVee may have meant "topping out a couple miles North of the Junction". In any case, there are a few short descents between Livermore and the Eylar Ridge summit (the high point between...
Forum: Northern California
04-24-17, 06:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,185
Posted By gw_12

Good call - Old Priest Grade should definitely be...

Good call - Old Priest Grade should definitely be on the list.
Forum: Northern California
04-17-17, 11:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,222
Posted By gw_12

Lanceoldstrong and Kaminokaze - Del Puerto and San Antonio Valley

Some photos from a Del Puerto Canyon - San Antonio Valley ride with Lanceoldstrong and Kaminokaze a couple of weeks ago.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d195/gw_12/pj1_zpssngxcujh.jpg...
Forum: Northern California
11-16-16, 06:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 926
Posted By gw_12

As Scarbo said, it will be very dependent on...

As Scarbo said, it will be very dependent on weather. Some years ago I was down there in late May, and Horseshoe Meadows and Whitney Portal were still officially closed. Onion Valley was open. ...
Forum: Northern California
07-12-16, 05:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,482
Posted By gw_12

I recall reading somewhere years ago that it the...

I recall reading somewhere years ago that it the Tour classifications also depend on where in the ride the climb occurs. In other words a climb could be Hors one year, and 1 the next.
Forum: Northern California
06-28-16, 08:50 AM
Replies: 224
Views: 35,125
Posted By gw_12

PM Commute - Calaveras ...

PM Commute - Calaveras

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d195/gw_12/pm_commute_zpsnunt3eyt.jpg (http://s35.photobucket.com/user/gw_12/media/pm_commute_zpsnunt3eyt.jpg.html)...
Forum: Northern California
06-27-16, 06:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,890
Posted By gw_12

Congrats! Yes, Morgan Territory was "special" in...

Congrats! Yes, Morgan Territory was "special" in the heat yesterday. I went S-N over the top to the barn (the end of the single lane section) and back N-S. Descending back into Livermore was like...
Forum: Northern California
03-17-16, 09:55 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,813
Posted By gw_12

Regarding remaining on daylight saving or...

Regarding remaining on daylight saving or standard time, I've read and heard a lot of arguments on both sides. I think if we do decide to stop changing the clocks we should compromise and move the...
Forum: Northern California
02-06-16, 12:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 863
Posted By gw_12

This week was some of the lightest commute...

This week was some of the lightest commute traffic I've experienced in a long time, and I work only a mile from the stadium. Seems like a lot of companies encouraged their employees to telecommute...
Forum: Northern California
12-07-15, 11:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,920
Posted By gw_12

Wow Curtis, sorry to read about this. Quite a...

Wow Curtis, sorry to read about this. Quite a year you're having. Glad you're pretty much OK physically. I hope you can find the driver.
Forum: Northern California
10-05-15, 05:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,816
Posted By gw_12

Safer?? I expect dog walkers with retractable...

Safer?? I expect dog walkers with retractable leashes, joggers with headsets, skateboarders, strollers, etc. All the obstacles one usually sees on a MUP. I cycle through Niles Canyon frequently,...
Forum: Northern California
08-31-15, 10:28 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 35,125
Posted By gw_12

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d195/gw_12/bixby...

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d195/gw_12/bixby3_zpsj79db0zj.jpg (http://s35.photobucket.com/user/gw_12/media/bixby3_zpsj79db0zj.jpg.html)
Forum: Northern California
08-01-15, 05:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,084
Posted By gw_12

Horrible news Curtis, and while I'm sorry to see...

Horrible news Curtis, and while I'm sorry to see that you're injured, I'm glad it didn't turn out worse.
I'm afraid I have to disagree with Daniel though - having broken ribs three times in my...
Forum: Northern California
07-19-15, 10:47 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,778
Posted By gw_12

Thanks for the invite on Strava LOS. I'm in. ...

Thanks for the invite on Strava LOS. I'm in.

-Glenn
Forum: Northern California
07-19-15, 10:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,671
Posted By gw_12

Update: Looks like both the road and bike path...

Update: Looks like both the road and bike path are officially open now.
Forum: Northern California
06-04-15, 07:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,671
Posted By gw_12

The road is open (unofficially). I've used it...

The road is open (unofficially). I've used it several times in recent weeks during my commute ride. There is a trail next to the road on the west side, but it has often been blocked by equipment or...
Forum: Northern California
01-10-15, 01:03 AM
Replies: 224
Views: 35,125
Posted By gw_12

Not too shabby for a January 8th morning commute...

Not too shabby for a January 8th morning commute ride.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d195/gw_12/Piedmont_rd_zps43ec7ab7.jpg...
Forum: Northern California
01-02-15, 12:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,082
Posted By gw_12

Year end bicycle stats for 2014: 9,361 miles ...

Year end bicycle stats for 2014:
9,361 miles
553,027 feet of climbing (almost 105 miles of up)
586 hours

Plans:
Same as every year - ride less and cross-train more (never seems to happen...
Forum: Northern California
11-03-14, 05:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,530
Posted By gw_12

Nice ride, and Longview is always a fitting end...

Nice ride, and Longview is always a fitting end to an epic day. ;-)
Forum: Northern California
09-20-14, 09:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,925
Posted By gw_12

Other then comments from non-cyclists at work who...

Other then comments from non-cyclists at work who think we now need laws to be passed to restrict cyclists from roads without separate bike lanes, no, I haven't seen any different behavior from...
Forum: Northern California
08-24-14, 05:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,317
Posted By gw_12

So true :)

So true :)
Forum: Northern California
08-15-14, 08:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,199
Posted By gw_12

+1 on Cycle Sport in Oakland.

+1 on Cycle Sport in Oakland.
Forum: Northern California
08-14-14, 10:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 685
Posted By gw_12

Here's a couple of links to some good rides I did...

Here's a couple of links to some good rides I did last month. I started/ended in the Reno area, but both rides could be modified to start/finish in or near Carson City.
Spooner Summit - Mt Rose...
Forum: Northern California
08-11-14, 11:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,927
Posted By gw_12

+1 on the Markleeville to Lake Alpine ride. One...

+1 on the Markleeville to Lake Alpine ride. One of the best rides in the area.

Also consider a Kingsbury - Hope Valley - Old Luther Pass loop. Old Luther Pass has been closed to car traffic...
Forum: Northern California
08-06-14, 09:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,781
Posted By gw_12

My wife's co-worker was stopped on Southgate...

My wife's co-worker was stopped on Southgate around 6:45 just a few weeks ago. Information taken, trespassing lecture, warned not to enter the park before the gate opens or he will be cited next...
Forum: Northern California
05-18-14, 10:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,898
Posted By gw_12

10-20 mile bike ride from Mt View gives you a lot...

10-20 mile bike ride from Mt View gives you a lot of options. 20-30 minute drive to Sunnyvale reduces your search radius to about 5 miles thanks to traffic these days ;-).
Forum: Northern California
04-09-14, 05:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,702
Posted By gw_12

Regarding the MUPs, I have to agree with...

Regarding the MUPs, I have to agree with FrenchFit and blt and other earlier posters. While I wouldn't ride certain sections of the local MUPs if I wanted to get somewhere fast, they aren't at all...
Forum: Northern California
03-23-14, 02:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,140
Posted By gw_12

Agreed. A great ride it was. Thanks again for...

Agreed. A great ride it was. Thanks again for setting this up Joel.

My Strava: Bike Ride Profile | BF NorCal East Group Ride near Rancho Cordova | Times and Records | Strava...
Forum: Northern California
03-19-14, 05:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,711
Posted By gw_12

I looked up Brangus when I got home too :-).

I looked up Brangus when I got home too :-).
Forum: Northern California
03-17-14, 10:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,711
Posted By gw_12

Yep, a great day on the bike. My (much more...

Yep, a great day on the bike. My (much more amateur) photos from the ride: DPC_3-16-14 Slideshow by gw_12 | Photobucket (http://s35.photobucket.com/user/gw_12/slideshow/DPC_3-16-14)
Forum: Northern California
03-11-14, 04:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,140
Posted By gw_12

I'm in. -Glenn

I'm in.

-Glenn
Forum: Northern California
02-25-14, 10:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,056
Posted By gw_12

Another ride list site: ...

Another ride list site: http://www.bbcnet.com/ridecalendar/default.aspx
Forum: Northern California
01-08-14, 11:25 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,051
Posted By gw_12

spdntrxi - I've never noticed the gates open but...

spdntrxi - I've never noticed the gates open but have always wanted to give it a shot. I just noticed that there is a segment for it on Strava, and it looks like 6 different cyclists did it last...
Forum: Northern California
01-08-14, 07:55 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,051
Posted By gw_12

spndtrxi - 1m??? Does that mean 1 mile? I like...

spndtrxi - 1m??? Does that mean 1 mile? I like to use Longview Drive for steep training too, but it's only 3/10 of a mile from Foothill to the cul-de-sac at the top. Do you know a way to go beyond...
Forum: Northern California
12-31-13, 12:18 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,051
Posted By gw_12

Great ride. Nice to finally meet some of you...

Great ride. Nice to finally meet some of you too.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d195/gw_12/d6fc03aa-002d-4875-976f-593b2b70a63a_zps92f5caa5.jpg...
Forum: Northern California
12-30-13, 08:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,505
Posted By gw_12

I'm in too. I would prefer the less driving,...

I'm in too. I would prefer the less driving, more riding 80 mile option, but count me in for either.

-Glenn
Forum: Northern California
12-28-13, 07:54 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,051
Posted By gw_12

Looking forward to it. See you all tomorrow. ...

Looking forward to it. See you all tomorrow.

Joel - Yep, as Daniel said, you'll do fine. I'm still not fully back from my crash in August (ribs and pelvic fractures), so we can share in our lack...
Forum: Northern California
12-03-13, 10:34 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,051
Posted By gw_12

Cool, I'll be there.

Cool, I'll be there.
Forum: Northern California
11-27-13, 08:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,296
Posted By gw_12

Wow, that is a bummer. Glad you're in one,...

Wow, that is a bummer. Glad you're in one, undamaged, piece Curtis.
Forum: Northern California
10-29-13, 03:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,940
Posted By gw_12

+1 for Steve Howard

+1 for Steve Howard
Forum: Northern California
10-26-13, 09:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 684
Posted By gw_12

Awesome!

Awesome!
Forum: Northern California
10-23-13, 10:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,798
Posted By gw_12

A couple of fast, non technical descents eastern...

A couple of fast, non technical descents eastern part of the East Bay:

1. North side of Palomares - several different loops possible
2. East side of Patterson Pass - A couple of possible loops...
Forum: Northern California
09-13-13, 12:56 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,716
Posted By gw_12

Not surprising. I've seen and heard people...

Not surprising. I've seen and heard people target shooting on the northern end of Morgan Terr Rd several times while riding there in the last few years.
Forum: Northern California
08-06-13, 04:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,371
Posted By gw_12

+1 for Steve Howard at Livermore Cyclery

+1 for Steve Howard at Livermore Cyclery
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