Avoiding the Cold Weather Road Cycling?
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Dan what I want to say to some one like you, I will refrain from here on this forum that I have been a part of for quite sometime. There is always one like you no matter what forums it is if its cameras, Audio headphones, Watches etc etc etc..you get the idea. Why not if you can not play nice just pass on by..? You are incorrect on the model of my watch so before you start chirping model numbers, you might want to get all your ducks in a row buddy..
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I have family living in Silicon Valley. Their garage has room for one of my bikes, and their house has room for me. This winter, I'm going to see if I can head out there for a week (including the two weekends). Working east-coast hours, I can hopefully be in the saddle by 2:30 and get some warm outdoor riding in before returning to the dreck that constitutes NYC Jan-Mar.
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Usually about three months. Lots of crazy drivers in Thailand as well which is why I cycle over to some areas that are car free. I'm only on the main road for a short distance. Sometimes go outside of Bangkok where there is a lot less traffic. I don't like cycling in the dark whether in the USA or Thailand or pretty much anywhere else so that's why I wait until it's light outside before I go.
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I will not dispute that at all..! I know that this thread is about leaving the cold weather cycling however nothing will give you more correct time that your iPhone. Watches are more about a form of jewelry then something you grab the time from.. I will not even take one of my watches with me on the trip but my Garmin Fenix5.. I have all these fancy watches but hardly wear them worrying about scratching them..
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I have family living in Silicon Valley. Their garage has room for one of my bikes, and their house has room for me. This winter, I'm going to see if I can head out there for a week (including the two weekends). Working east-coast hours, I can hopefully be in the saddle by 2:30 and get some warm outdoor riding in before returning to the dreck that constitutes NYC Jan-Mar.
The bay is only a short ride away from almost anywhere in the valley. I ride out to it once a week. If you're really ambitious, you could prob'ly make the ride from the valley over to Santa Cruz (like, whoa, dude, ~23 miles) for lunch.
A few weeks ago I took CalTrain (local transport that runs between south bay/Gilroy to San Francisco) to SF. Rode from the train station past the SF Giants ballpark along The Embarcadero past the Ferry Building and Pier 39 (big tourist spot, but great for clam chowder in a sourdough bread bowl Cycled up to the GG Bridge and on over to Sausalito (say that with a slight, nasal twinge and sat in a small park eating pizza by the bay enjoying views of the SF skyline, Angel Island and Alcatraz. And then took a ferry ride back to SF. Very nice. Also, fall/winter is a good time in the Bay Area. Temps are a bit cool (by our standards) but the marine layer that covers up SF (and the bay and GG Bridge) during the summer is pretty much gone.
We do get an average of 29"/year of rain but we also get a bunch of sunny days during the winter. In the past, I've been able to hike in shorts @ 65F on Xmas day! We have our "cool" days, but if you're used to east coast winters, you'll find our weather very temperate.
Nice that you have that option. Hope it works out for you. Careful, tho. Once you come out and experience things here, you may find it hard to go back.
Cheers.....
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I will not dispute that at all..! I know that this thread is about leaving the cold weather cycling however nothing will give you more correct time that your iPhone. Watches are more about a form of jewelry then something you grab the time from.. I will not even take one of my watches with me on the trip but my Garmin Fenix5.. I have all these fancy watches but hardly wear them worrying about scratching them..
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There are a lot of really nice options for road biking (I'm on an mtb). Lots of hills with minimally used roads and great challenges. Check out a ride along Calaveras Blvd. that goes past the reservoir. Lots of nice twists and turns and very much "out in the country. Depending on where your family is, might be bale to ride out of the garage and get there on bike
The bay is only a short ride away from almost anywhere in the valley. I ride out to it once a week. If you're really ambitious, you could prob'ly make the ride from the valley over to Santa Cruz (like, whoa, dude, ~23 miles) for lunch.
A few weeks ago I took CalTrain (local transport that runs between south bay/Gilroy to San Francisco) to SF. Rode from the train station past the SF Giants ballpark along The Embarcadero past the Ferry Building and Pier 39 (big tourist spot, but great for clam chowder in a sourdough bread bowl Cycled up to the GG Bridge and on over to Sausalito (say that with a slight, nasal twinge and sat in a small park eating pizza by the bay enjoying views of the SF skyline, Angel Island and Alcatraz. And then took a ferry ride back to SF. Very nice. Also, fall/winter is a good time in the Bay Area. Temps are a bit cool (by our standards) but the marine layer that covers up SF (and the bay and GG Bridge) during the summer is pretty much gone.
We do get an average of 29"/year of rain but we also get a bunch of sunny days during the winter. In the past, I've been able to hike in shorts @ 65F on Xmas day! We have our "cool" days, but if you're used to east coast winters, you'll find our weather very temperate.
Nice that you have that option. Hope it works out for you. Careful, tho. Once you come out and experience things here, you may find it hard to go back.
Cheers.....
The bay is only a short ride away from almost anywhere in the valley. I ride out to it once a week. If you're really ambitious, you could prob'ly make the ride from the valley over to Santa Cruz (like, whoa, dude, ~23 miles) for lunch.
A few weeks ago I took CalTrain (local transport that runs between south bay/Gilroy to San Francisco) to SF. Rode from the train station past the SF Giants ballpark along The Embarcadero past the Ferry Building and Pier 39 (big tourist spot, but great for clam chowder in a sourdough bread bowl Cycled up to the GG Bridge and on over to Sausalito (say that with a slight, nasal twinge and sat in a small park eating pizza by the bay enjoying views of the SF skyline, Angel Island and Alcatraz. And then took a ferry ride back to SF. Very nice. Also, fall/winter is a good time in the Bay Area. Temps are a bit cool (by our standards) but the marine layer that covers up SF (and the bay and GG Bridge) during the summer is pretty much gone.
We do get an average of 29"/year of rain but we also get a bunch of sunny days during the winter. In the past, I've been able to hike in shorts @ 65F on Xmas day! We have our "cool" days, but if you're used to east coast winters, you'll find our weather very temperate.
Nice that you have that option. Hope it works out for you. Careful, tho. Once you come out and experience things here, you may find it hard to go back.
Cheers.....
As for riding in the Bay Area, I've done Jefferson Ave to Cañada Rd, the Pescadero Creek loop, and the medio route on Levi's Gran Fondo in Sonoma - which is the most picturesque riding I've ever done. The Bianchi's been out there for two months, and I've already flown out there twice. Already have two trips where I can cycle planned (next May and Oct), but will definitely try to sneak in an extra week earlier in the year when it's 20F in NYC for weeks on end...
I'm just glad the bike I have in the Bay Area is the one with a triple!
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Oh trust me, I know how beautiful it can be. Just got married out there two weeks ago! The food and nightlife are awesome in NYC, but pleasant weather days and good roads are few and far between - at least, on days where I have time to ride.
As for riding in the Bay Area, I've done Jefferson Ave to Cañada Rd, the Pescadero Creek loop, and the medio route on Levi's Gran Fondo in Sonoma - which is the most picturesque riding I've ever done. The Bianchi's been out there for two months, and I've already flown out there twice. Already have two trips where I can cycle planned (next May and Oct), but will definitely try to sneak in an extra week earlier in the year when it's 20F in NYC for weeks on end...
I'm just glad the bike I have in the Bay Area is the one with a triple!
As for riding in the Bay Area, I've done Jefferson Ave to Cañada Rd, the Pescadero Creek loop, and the medio route on Levi's Gran Fondo in Sonoma - which is the most picturesque riding I've ever done. The Bianchi's been out there for two months, and I've already flown out there twice. Already have two trips where I can cycle planned (next May and Oct), but will definitely try to sneak in an extra week earlier in the year when it's 20F in NYC for weeks on end...
I'm just glad the bike I have in the Bay Area is the one with a triple!
My humblest apologies for making an assumption obviously not true. You already know your way around the Bay Area and don't need me to tell you anything that you already know.
Hint: If you were thinking about hiring me as your local tour guide, don't waste your money or time. I could never match your obvious stellar knowledge
Cheers and enjoy.....
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Congrats on the marriage!!
My humblest apologies for making an assumption obviously not true. You already know your way around the Bay Area and don't need me to tell you anything that you already know.
Hint: If you were thinking about hiring me as your local tour guide, don't waste your money or time. I could never match your obvious stellar knowledge
Cheers and enjoy.....
My humblest apologies for making an assumption obviously not true. You already know your way around the Bay Area and don't need me to tell you anything that you already know.
Hint: If you were thinking about hiring me as your local tour guide, don't waste your money or time. I could never match your obvious stellar knowledge
Cheers and enjoy.....
Of course, NYC has the best pizza, 24 hour pierogies, and the cute little 5-Boro Bike Tour, so not all is lost. Oh yeah, our two jobs are here too...
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I love my winter clothes. Silky base layers, down puffies that give you instant warmth when you need it, a few cashmere mid layers, hansom jackets, and fresh snow looks like a coat of magic over the world.
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Sure wish my 150lb carcass could be ok with that. When I was a big fat guy, I could deal with any weather conditions but not anymore. I have the opportunity of a life time to live this dream come true lifestyle and can not be any happier. I am from NW ohio and have had lots of nasty ugly and cold weather and do not miss it and if it was not for our 2 sons and families, my rear would be in Sri Lanka 12 months out of the year. We all like something different and that would include me... In just about 4 days I will be back on my most favorite island in the world..
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Oh no worries - you're welcome to rub in the fact that weather is quite reasonable out there something like 11 months out of the year, and that you have better donuts than us (for a lot less money), and that you have In-n-Out. And you have the PCH and all the mountains next to it, and fewer people look at you funny when you say you're going out for a 3-5 hour bike ride.
Of course, NYC has the best pizza, 24 hour pierogies, and the cute little 5-Boro Bike Tour, so not all is lost. Oh yeah, our two jobs are here too...
Of course, NYC has the best pizza, 24 hour pierogies, and the cute little 5-Boro Bike Tour, so not all is lost. Oh yeah, our two jobs are here too...
I am a proud native Golden Stater (as much as a genetic eastern European can be). Born in Los Angeles, raised in the shadows, and Mickey Mouse is my "uncle" Altho, my roots back to eastern Europe go thru Brooklyn and the Bronx and Ellis Island. However, I am not so arrogant as to believe CA is the only great place to live. And I certainly wouldn't rub that in anyone's face if it were true.
Yeah, CA has a lot going for it (Quora postings have done a great job of highlighting that fact, so I don't need to do it). However, I've been to other places in both the US and the world and have been mesmerized by the beauty, sophistication and friendliness of the people of those places located in a state or province not named California.
I will, however, give you props for knowing more than just a bit about CA and, in particular, the SF Bay Area.
I hope the jobs and where you live allow you to enjoy both a great professional life and a gratifying personal one with it.
Cheers.....
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Backcountry, or places like Snoq and Stevens? If BC, there's 8 inches of powder on the S side of Ingalls Pass, more than a foot on the N. As of hours ago; it's still coming down. Telemetry shows 30-35" on Baker at 5k and 24+" at Paradise. I hope your splitboard is waxed up and ready to go. 🙂
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Backcountry, or places like Snoq and Stevens? If BC, there's 8 inches of powder on the S side of Ingalls Pass, more than a foot on the N. As of hours ago; it's still coming down. Telemetry shows 30-35" on Baker at 5k and 24+" at Paradise. I hope your splitboard is waxed up and ready to go. 🙂
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If it gets too cold I go to the gym and ride a stationary bike or do a spin class. The scenery is always good there.
I also wear a TomTom Spark 3 watch. It does what it is supposed to.
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No.
I have a job I have to go to every day so I can support myself, and I'm expected to show up every day.
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Anyone else plan on escaping the cold weather for the winter so that they can cycle in the nice warm sun and heat..? Yup you guessed it's its just about that time to be heading off to Sunny Sri lanka for the fall and winter months. Staying a bit longer this year to the tune of 6 months..Back mid April..! Taking my Pinarello Dogma F8 along this time and that should make me good on bikes in Sri Lanka.... Looking forward to some tough brutal humid rides this trip. Great to be in decent shape and able to do these kind of things..
Really though, could you just will me your bike? I almost bought a Pinarello and would have opted for that same color scheme. Nice ride there. I will have to suffer though at the local Sri Lanka I am afraid.
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Yep, I've already moved on to Sri Lanka, aka, my local YMCA. Warn, not so sunny though. Water is warm too. Nice scenery too at my local spin class. So, what else could you want? All just 10 minutes from my house. Ohh, no sand in my shorts either.
Really though, could you just will me your bike? I almost bought a Pinarello and would have opted for that same color scheme. Nice ride there. I will have to suffer though at the local Sri Lanka I am afraid.
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Really though, could you just will me your bike? I almost bought a Pinarello and would have opted for that same color scheme. Nice ride there. I will have to suffer though at the local Sri Lanka I am afraid.
john
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