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Forum: Northern California
12-30-13, 10:33 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,025
Posted By rumbutter

Sorry I forgot about this :( Looks like you had...

Sorry I forgot about this :( Looks like you had a lot of fun.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-30-13, 10:30 AM
Replies: 1,042
Views: 704,921
Posted By rumbutter

My new Century - Double Century machine. A bit...

My new Century - Double Century machine. A bit heavy at 21.7 pounds as pictured with CX rubber but buttery smooth.
http://www.zensurweb.com/bikes/volagi_gravel4.jpg
Forum: Northern California
12-03-13, 09:44 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,025
Posted By rumbutter

Sounds Good to me. The old crew back together at...

Sounds Good to me. The old crew back together at last.
Forum: Northern California
10-04-13, 08:02 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,425
Posted By rumbutter

I think it has been a couple of years since I...

I think it has been a couple of years since I last visited this forum. This place was a real thriving community in the past and we had some awesome group rides. I seem to keep intouch via Strava...
Forum: Northern California
10-16-12, 08:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 764
Posted By rumbutter

It has been a long time since we had a steel is...

It has been a long time since we had a steel is real ride.
Forum: Northern California
05-01-12, 05:15 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,090
Posted By rumbutter

I still feel totally trashed. I was planning to...

I still feel totally trashed. I was planning to ride the terrible two but I havent had enought time to forget the suffering of DMD yet and actually send my entry in :)

The Terrible Two is a...
Forum: Northern California
04-30-12, 06:14 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,090
Posted By rumbutter

Great video. I remember you coming past on Mines...

Great video. I remember you coming past on Mines Road (around 8 minutes). You also reminded me about the Vultures on Dagnino and the Jogger on Mines Road :)
Forum: Northern California
04-29-12, 04:37 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,090
Posted By rumbutter

Congratulations to everyone who finished. That...

Congratulations to everyone who finished. That was really hard on three wheels !
Forum: Northern California
04-23-12, 08:23 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,090
Posted By rumbutter

In the winter I have known it to get as deep as...

In the winter I have known it to get as deep as 3-4" :)
Forum: Northern California
04-23-12, 05:37 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,090
Posted By rumbutter

As long as it isnt freezing in the morning and...

As long as it isnt freezing in the morning and roasting in the afternoon I will be happy. Anyone know how deep the river crossings are ?

I suppose Morgan Territories might be a bit dirty after the...
Forum: Northern California
03-28-12, 11:51 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,090
Posted By rumbutter

http://www.zensurweb.com/bikes/team_catrike001.jpg...

http://www.zensurweb.com/bikes/team_catrike001.jpg

I have signed up. Plan to attempt it on my recumbent trike because I have gone insane :+)
Forum: Northern California
03-24-12, 11:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,797
Posted By rumbutter

WOW ! Thanks for that link. Both of those...

WOW !
Thanks for that link. Both of those climbs are on my must do list for this summer.
Forum: Northern California
03-23-12, 04:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,797
Posted By rumbutter

Morgan Territories from the Livermore side is a...

Morgan Territories from the Livermore side is a brute. Even in winter is seems to be hot. That one section about half way up near the farm is nasty steep. I dont do this climb as often as I should.
Forum: Northern California
03-07-12, 09:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,733
Posted By rumbutter

I have done the top section from Bethany almost...

I have done the top section from Bethany almost down to Patterson. I plan to do the whole thing one day. It does get really windy and there are quite a few sections where you have to get off the bike...
Forum: Northern California
02-15-12, 01:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,470
Posted By rumbutter

Oh for a ride like this round here :-) ...

Oh for a ride like this round here :-)

http://coloradodirtroads.blogspot.com/p/gold-belt-century.html
Forum: Northern California
01-10-12, 06:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 752
Posted By rumbutter

Sounds like a good plan. Meet up around...

Sounds like a good plan. Meet up around registration on Friday night ? I will be riding my new recumbent on it's first double
Forum: Northern California
01-06-12, 06:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 752
Posted By rumbutter

I was planning on doing stage race this year but...

I was planning on doing stage race this year but that's too much travel for me in months where I have a lot of business travel. I am signed up for Death Valley Spring and plan on doing DMD and...
Forum: Northern California
12-22-11, 08:52 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,964
Posted By rumbutter

What time do you expect to summit ? I was...

What time do you expect to summit ? I was thinking of riding from Livermore up the South Gate to meet you at the top on my new toy.
Forum: Northern California
11-25-11, 11:51 PM
Replies: 4,179
Views: 316,565
Posted By rumbutter

http://youtu.be/kPWfpEIOIC8 Did the...

http://youtu.be/kPWfpEIOIC8

Did the Danville turkey ride in the rain. Heres a video I made of the start

Audio Swap didnt seem to work so put a record on :)
Forum: Northern California
10-18-11, 09:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,671
Posted By rumbutter

Very very sad :(

Very very sad :(
Forum: Northern California
10-16-11, 11:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 729
Posted By rumbutter

If the pattern continues 2012 might well be a...

If the pattern continues 2012 might well be a Mulholland, Central Coast and Terrible Two year just like 2008 and 2004. There again it might not :)

2011 DMD, TT, MT
2010 Mul, DMD, TT
2009 DMD,...
Forum: Northern California
08-20-11, 11:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,470
Posted By rumbutter

I am trying to figure out a suitable forest....

I am trying to figure out a suitable forest. Stanislaus...
Forum: Northern California
08-18-11, 01:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,470
Posted By rumbutter

Norcal Dirt Road Century

I have been toying with the idea of doing a 100m off road ride for a while. I am not thinking of some epic single track monster but rather a dirt road ride where cross bikes could be happy.

Any...
Forum: Northern California
08-16-11, 10:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,892
Posted By rumbutter

I am in too. Meet up at the start ?

I am in too. Meet up at the start ?
Forum: Northern California
07-12-11, 04:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,245
Posted By rumbutter

Great ride report. Much nicer to read about than...

Great ride report. Much nicer to read about than to ride :-)
Forum: Northern California
07-11-11, 06:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,490
Posted By rumbutter

The riders behavior was unnaceptable but I have...

The riders behavior was unnaceptable but I have experienced the pang of frustration when personal "Support" vehicles were blocking the road on Morgan territories during the DMD. I gave the drivers a...
Forum: Northern California
07-10-11, 12:06 AM
Replies: 4,179
Views: 316,565
Posted By rumbutter

I did 74 miles on that course today but I had an...

I did 74 miles on that course today but I had an engine :) It was scary following the Team Specialized guys in the high 50's MPH on the way out. Wind was pretty nasty out there.
Forum: Northern California
07-09-11, 11:18 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,503
Posted By rumbutter

Respect !

Respect !
Forum: Northern California
06-29-11, 04:00 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 22,585
Posted By rumbutter

Jameson Creek is pretty tough but Welch Creek...

Jameson Creek is pretty tough but Welch Creek gets my monster of the Bay Area vote.

http://lowkey.djconnel.com/2010/week6/

unless you bring off road into the equations then there are some...
Forum: Northern California
06-28-11, 12:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,398
Posted By rumbutter

I am not a fan of raw carbon either. I like a...

I am not a fan of raw carbon either. I like a classic shiny paint job that I can wax and admire.
Forum: Northern California
06-25-11, 09:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,398
Posted By rumbutter

A bike designed for the triple crown ?

I had read a lot about the new Volagi Liscio and how it could be the perfect bike for double centuries. It has a carbon frame designed to smooth out road imperfections and disk brakes. I finally got...
Forum: Northern California
06-23-11, 06:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 693
Posted By rumbutter

I havent seen a rattler for about 10 years....

I havent seen a rattler for about 10 years. Plenty of other snakes but no rattlers. I rode over a basking rattler in Big Basin once.
Forum: Northern California
06-19-11, 01:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,079
Posted By rumbutter

Actually Kudos to anyone who finishes the TT at...

Actually Kudos to anyone who finishes the TT at all. Its a proper challenge.
Forum: Northern California
06-19-11, 01:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,079
Posted By rumbutter

That was really tough in the climbing department...

That was really tough in the climbing department with some really long constant steep grades. I could have done with having lower gearing as some of the climbs turned into a real grind. There were...
Forum: Northern California
06-17-11, 11:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,079
Posted By rumbutter

http://www.zensurweb.com/bikes/chosen_steed.jpgGoi...

http://www.zensurweb.com/bikes/chosen_steed.jpgGoing for 34x25 bottom gear. Never ridden it before and just looking to take things steady and enjoy the scenery.
Forum: Northern California
05-21-11, 09:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,306
Posted By rumbutter

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/2011-amgen-tour-cal...

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/2011-amgen-tour-california/id434452921?mt=8
Forum: Northern California
05-19-11, 09:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,306
Posted By rumbutter

The tracker works on Ipad but you have to pay for...

The tracker works on Ipad but you have to pay for an AP :(
Forum: Northern California
04-30-11, 11:55 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,512
Posted By rumbutter

Living in Livermore I would never ride if I...

Living in Livermore I would never ride if I avoided strong winds. I have only ever been blown off my bike once and that was a huge gust at the top of Patterson Pass. If possible I like to adjust my...
Forum: Northern California
04-11-11, 03:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 439
Posted By rumbutter

We need a bike forums MTB ride.

We need a bike forums MTB ride.
Forum: Northern California
02-21-11, 01:02 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,430
Posted By rumbutter

Great idea.

Great idea.
Forum: Northern California
12-14-10, 02:35 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 10,934
Posted By rumbutter

Good luck with your attempt. You can do it if...

Good luck with your attempt. You can do it if you pace yourself right but there is no doubt that it is a different League to those other doubles you have done.
I am having a year off the Double...
Forum: Northern California
12-08-10, 09:38 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 13,343
Posted By rumbutter

Yes but it the weather is really bad you may find...

Yes but it the weather is really bad you may find that nobody shows up.
Forum: Northern California
12-05-10, 04:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 674
Posted By rumbutter

Legal or not that section of the Altamont is...

Legal or not that section of the Altamont is scary enough in a car. He was riding on the shoulder.
Forum: Northern California
12-04-10, 07:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 674
Posted By rumbutter

Did I really Just see that ????

This afternoon we were cycling up the Altamont pass and we glanced across to the 580 and to our amazement saw someone cycling Westbound on it. He made no attempt to exit at Greenville and was going...
Forum: Northern California
11-13-10, 03:03 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,288
Posted By rumbutter

Oh no Pete. Those Filthy rotten scumbags

Oh no Pete. Those Filthy rotten scumbags
Forum: Northern California
11-03-10, 09:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 901
Posted By rumbutter

Great photos and ride report! I finished in...

Great photos and ride report!

I finished in just under 12 hours on my recumbent which was my goal. It was a funny old event characterized by an unusually wet start then more usual sunshine and...
Forum: Northern California
10-11-10, 12:29 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,215
Posted By rumbutter

I knew you could do it Ron. Great job. 2010...

I knew you could do it Ron. Great job.

2010 for me:

Death Valley Spring Double (recumbent)
Mullholland Double
Devil Mountain Double
Bass Lake Powerhouse Double (recumbent)

Still to do
Forum: Northern California
10-10-10, 08:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,509
Posted By rumbutter

I really wasn't expecting anything like miles 70...

I really wasn't expecting anything like miles 70 to 130. It was really tough on the recumbent and fairly blew out my legs. I saw a few of you out on course but unfortunately not off piste. Great...
Forum: Northern California
10-03-10, 11:48 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,381
Posted By rumbutter

It was great racing today. Weather was just about...

It was great racing today. Weather was just about perfect. Things were a bit hectic for the first mile or so but I enjoyed myself once things thinned out a bit.
Forum: Northern California
09-29-10, 07:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 693
Posted By rumbutter

I am in for the Bass Lake. Should be good...

I am in for the Bass Lake. Should be good training for Death valley Double at the end of the month.
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