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03-18-24, 10:12 AM
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Posted By Eric F

Saturday...27mi road spin in the afternoon...

Saturday...27mi road spin in the afternoon (Altadena - So Pasadena - San Marino - Arcadia - Sierra Madre). Left the house in beautiful mid-60s sunshine. Returned under cloudy skies and rain. My only...
03-17-24, 05:25 PM
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Posted By 2seven0

Beautiful sunny -almost- spring morning. Didn't...

Beautiful sunny -almost- spring morning. Didn't see another cyclist up & back Brea Cyn Rd. from Central to Heritage Park. Not much vehicle traffic either. Hummed Herb Alpert's "The Lonely Bull" to...
03-17-24, 03:44 PM
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Posted By malcala622

The usual group I ride with seemed lazy or...

The usual group I ride with seemed lazy or hungover this morning to go riding so I invited my wife to lunch at Berth 55. I've always wanted to take her there riding but the distance I was aiming for...
03-17-24, 02:26 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,157
Posted By TC1

We don't.... but education has gone severely...

We don't.... but education has gone severely downhill, and people no longer understand the meaning of words nor the use of a dictionary.

Referring to motorless bicycles as "acoustic" is just like...
03-17-24, 02:21 PM
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Posted By jonathanf2

Rode twice in one day on Saturday. First a brisk...

Rode twice in one day on Saturday. First a brisk early morning 6 miles at Cherry Canyon on the gravel bike. Later on in the same morning, doing another 33 miles also on the gravel bike over to...
03-17-24, 11:20 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 516
Posted By Wildwood

Clear your handlebars and your mind will follow

Glad to see an article that endorses one of my favorite sayings.

'Absorb the world around you and let your mind wander' - you may find that it's more addictive than data | Cycling Weekly...
03-16-24, 03:57 PM
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Posted By jsigone

south bay gravel recon around Honey Springs road,...

south bay gravel recon around Honey Springs road, and some side truck trails. Lots of grinding type climbing. Park ranger out, guess we have to pay the Land Fee through Dept FIsh and Game to use...
03-16-24, 12:58 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 895
Posted By groverdill

OK folks, I’ve got some feedback for you based on...

OK folks, I’ve got some feedback for you based on the tips you all gave me. I took a 28 mile ride on the local trail today, and I utilized the tips and tricks from this post. Brilliant! The last time...
03-15-24, 09:33 AM
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Posted By Eric F

Happy Hour! I had intended to do my local...

Happy Hour! I had intended to do my local after-work loop to Brown Saddle on my MTB, but my gravel bike said, "No. ME!!!" So, off we went. I didn't feel very fast on the climb, but the power...
03-14-24, 11:32 PM
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Posted By jsigone

I'm digging the old Allez, always wanted one and...

I'm digging the old Allez, always wanted one and got this one in groupset I'd like and pretty good shape. Matte paint shows allot of flaws but this was taken care of. Came with some expensive Boyd...
03-13-24, 02:21 PM
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Posted By Eric F

Happy hour gravel ride to Cherry Canyon, testing...

Happy hour gravel ride to Cherry Canyon, testing 2.1 tires. Fun ride with no hurry. Just enjoying being able to ride in afternoon sunshine. (14mi/1400')...
03-12-24, 10:57 PM
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Posted By diphthong

hell, if i was able to make it up to dawson...

hell, if i was able to make it up to dawson summit, y'all could hit crystal lake. 34-27 (easiest gear) most of the way up once past east fork.
...
03-12-24, 08:00 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 1,679
Posted By t2p

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03-11-24, 07:06 PM
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Posted By roadcrankr

I went up Azusa Canyon solo, turning around at...

I went up Azusa Canyon solo, turning around at about the 3,500 foot level.
The sun disappeared behind the clouds, making for a somewhat frigid descent.
My best climbing days are a distant memory...
03-11-24, 04:48 PM
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Posted By jsigone

20 miles spin for lunch, legs still sore from the...

20 miles spin for lunch, legs still sore from the hundo... no watts today
https://www.strava.com/activities/10938979453

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03-11-24, 10:01 AM
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Posted By Eric F

I was unable to get on my bike on Saturday, but...

I was unable to get on my bike on Saturday, but did 50mi/3800' on gravel bikes (mostly on pavement) with a good friend on Sunday morning, including the Arroyo BT, LART, a fun loop in Griffith Park,...
03-11-24, 09:33 AM
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Posted By Kabuki12

I am still recovering from my broken hip and...

I am still recovering from my broken hip and surgery. I decided a nice climbing ride would help . It isn't a huge climb , but gentle , sometimes a bit steep , 4.8 mile ride to the end of a beautiful...
03-11-24, 05:48 AM
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Posted By diphthong

CAT7RDR area ain't no joke. No massive, 2+ mile...

CAT7RDR area ain't no joke. No massive, 2+ mile climbs but oodles of short and steep combined with uphill stretches seemingly, custom-designed, to make you uncomfortable.
people sleep on it because...
03-11-24, 02:24 AM
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Posted By diphthong

brian baylis vintage ride around san diego bay....

brian baylis vintage ride around san diego bay. great turnout of 30 or so. beautiful bikes. good people.

https://www.strava.com/activities/10932657826
03-10-24, 06:42 PM
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Posted By jsigone

Picked up a used 15' smartweld Allez Friday...

Picked up a used 15' smartweld Allez Friday night. swapped stems and wheels/pads and rode it 100 miles the next day. Blind fitting the spesh power saddle. Took the Saddle to BB measurement from the...
03-10-24, 03:00 PM
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Posted By Paul Barnard

Carbon fiber absolutely has a place...as fishing...

Carbon fiber absolutely has a place...as fishing pole material.
03-10-24, 01:02 PM
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Posted By jonathanf2

I wish I could put long hours into my cycling...

I wish I could put long hours into my cycling like some of you guys, but I start getting calls from either my kids or wife after the 1-2 hour mark! Anyways, I put in a quick 21 miles on Saturday...
03-10-24, 12:05 PM
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Posted By malcala622

You know it's a good restaurant when the bench...

You know it's a good restaurant when the bench area is painted to match your Bianch. Berth 55 in Long Beach. Just had a red snapper/scallop plate so its time to head back home.

...
03-10-24, 09:53 AM
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Posted By igorgroks

Off the bike after a bad crash left me having...

Off the bike after a bad crash left me having seizures. Lost my driver's licence too. Being treated with drugs and when neurologist clears me with the DMV screw the car, I'm back on the bike. (As to...
03-10-24, 03:36 AM
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Posted By diphthong

30-miler being towed by five, infamous visitors....

30-miler being towed by five, infamous visitors. beautiful day in the san diego area.

https://www.strava.com/activities/10925922182
03-08-24, 01:13 PM
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Posted By jsigone

Last full nite ride of the season. Buddy on his...

Last full nite ride of the season. Buddy on his S5 hit the very first pot hole dropping into Sorrento Valley an pinched the sidewall at the edge of rim. Instant flat. Iduno how the rim is looking...
03-08-24, 09:55 AM
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Posted By cweb99

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03-06-24, 11:12 AM
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Posted By jonathanf2

On Wednesday I did another local LA ride. Despite...

On Wednesday I did another local LA ride. Despite living in the city, there are quite a few hidden off-road trails within neighborhoods. I tend to link them between the road rides to mix up the...
03-05-24, 01:00 PM
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Posted By jsigone

guess it's still nite ride season for a bit...

guess it's still nite ride season for a bit longer

Got some Enve Gravel bars for the diverge, nice n comfy but wide at the drops. I'll have to get used to this fit, i moved some stem spacer back...
03-04-24, 01:40 PM
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Posted By jonathanf2

I just did a short ride on Sunday around the...

I just did a short ride on Sunday around the neighborhood. I was testing some new carbon wheels. I opted for a set of 30x30 hookless 29ers using a 15mm to 12mm TA adapter for the front wheel. I'm...
03-04-24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 451
Posted By Yan

Forget everything else, there's only one thing...

Forget everything else, there's only one thing that matters when it comes to the visor question. How upright is your bike posture?

Upright = visor good
Bent over = visor blocks your view, neck...
03-03-24, 10:27 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,692
Posted By Acadianbob

Climbed Mt. Lemmon at age 73. Did 48.5 miles in...

Climbed Mt. Lemmon at age 73. Did 48.5 miles in 2:48 yesterday; age 75. Still can hit 172 heart rate Rouvy racing. I do find that recovery times are longer nowadays after a particularly strenuous...
03-02-24, 09:10 PM
Replies: 65
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Posted By Wildwood

72, just clearing my handlebars so as to see...

72, just clearing my handlebars so as to see everything else.. And enjoying vintage, modern and e-roadie in all the zones and zip codes that please me. :innocent:...
02-29-24, 07:12 PM
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Posted By cweb99

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02-28-24, 02:20 AM
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Views: 2,699
Posted By delbiker1

I am 71 and can no longer ride with traditionally...

I am 71 and can no longer ride with traditionally shaped dropped bars. I have gone to a couple different handlebars, with one still being a drop bar, the Ritchey Beacon bar, 80mm drop, 65mm reach and...
02-26-24, 11:52 AM
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Posted By Eric F

Saturday...Gravel ride with a few friends. Up...

Saturday...Gravel ride with a few friends. Up Cherry Canyon - down Glendale Sports Complex - up Beaudry North - down Skyline - up Stough Canyon - down Whiting Woods. As many times as I've ridden in...
02-26-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 392
Views: 20,479
Posted By Eric F

What is the required minimum speed for wearing...

What is the required minimum speed for wearing high-end cycling kit without logos? I just want to make sure I understand your rules. Should I send you a pic of my kit before I leave for a ride, to...
02-25-24, 10:11 PM
Replies: 2,844
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Posted By SoSmellyAir

Nice! Where is the top photo? I only know the...

Nice! Where is the top photo? I only know the gravel trails in Irvine: I would love if I can figure out how they connect to Newport Beach. (I don't think I have the bike handling skills to ride...
02-25-24, 06:08 PM
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Posted By malcala622

Headed down south to Long Beach to meet up with...

Headed down south to Long Beach to meet up with family at the Museum of Latin American Art. Good headwind put me to work this morning.
...
02-24-24, 06:18 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 20,479
Posted By big john

We all know how you feel about this stuff, you've...

We all know how you feel about this stuff, you've made it abundantly clear on more than one occasion and that's fine. Some people are utility cyclists and some just cruise and enjoy the ride.

My...
02-24-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,337
Posted By Calsun

I would check with at least two other specialists...

I would check with at least two other specialists before committing to such an invasive procedure. I would also look for a forum and find out what the experiences have been and recovery period they...
02-24-24, 02:56 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,690
Posted By LarrySellerz

What has the world come to, when talking to a...

What has the world come to, when talking to a stranger becomes a social faux pas?
02-24-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 2,844
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Posted By Parsival

OC Ride

I put my gravel wheelset on and did a 45 miler of mixed surface, though mostly road in Huntington and Newport Beach. Smiles for miles... ...
02-24-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 45
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Posted By Rick_D

Jeez, ouch, then ouch of another kind--listening...

Jeez, ouch, then ouch of another kind--listening to those darn neighbor kids out frolicking during summer vaycay, from your Barcalounger.

Well, at the tunnel's end you should be in better shape...
02-23-24, 09:44 AM
Replies: 2,844
Views: 349,949
Posted By cweb99

25iah miler up Hwy 39 encanto park to the OHV...

25iah miler up Hwy 39 encanto park to the OHV parking and back. Stopped at the quarry rest stop for this pic

...
02-23-24, 01:33 AM
Replies: 2,844
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Posted By diphthong

30-miler from solana beach north to carlsbad and...

30-miler from solana beach north to carlsbad and back. brisk, 3/4 headwind up to carlsbad that was not a factor heading south. plenty of cyclists out with approx 40-50% being e-bikers. not surprising...
02-22-24, 07:07 PM
Replies: 2,844
Views: 349,949
Posted By jonathanf2

Wednesday I did 32 miles at Griffith. I was...

Wednesday I did 32 miles at Griffith. I was planning to go in the morning, but work had to interfere with my cycling! Anyways, I left around mid-afternoon and I was treated to some beautiful golden...
02-22-24, 01:44 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,234
Posted By noimagination

It sounds like you're describing a "false flat",...

It sounds like you're describing a "false flat", where the road appears to be flat or a gentle incline but, due to some sort of optical illusion, the road is actually rising or descending at a pretty...
02-22-24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 806
Posted By Biker395

When I look at the measly amount of power I’m...

When I look at the measly amount of power I’m putting out on my typical ride and compare it to the horsepower of a typical e-bike, I’m not surprised.

Like about everyone else in this group, I’m...
02-22-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 470
Posted By veganbikes

I would recommend first off getting good tires...

I would recommend first off getting good tires and making sure you have a good rim strip and all of that. Then before my ride I would make sure my tire is properly inflated and in my saddle bag I...
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