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Forum: Northern California
07-18-13, 10:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,176
Posted By scrubbo

Parking isn't really an issue, you just wind up...

Parking isn't really an issue, you just wind up further and further down highway 89 the later you get there. But the further down 89 you are, the closer to your car you are after topping Carson, so...
Forum: Northern California
07-17-13, 05:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,176
Posted By scrubbo

Final advice : Don't bomb down Ebbetts. I swear,...

Final advice : Don't bomb down Ebbetts. I swear, I saw/heard 3 ambulances on THAT part, 1 on the whole rest of the ride.
Forum: Northern California
07-16-13, 04:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,176
Posted By scrubbo

I kind of agree with Eric about the fun of...

I kind of agree with Eric about the fun of hitting roads you've never been on before on an epic ride. So the clear solution is to go do training rides on OTHER high peaks just for fun. You will...
Forum: Northern California
07-16-13, 11:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,176
Posted By scrubbo

I stayed in South Lake Tahoe, and drove in. We...

I stayed in South Lake Tahoe, and drove in. We got up at 3:15ish, ate and used civilized facilities before driving over (takes 45 minutes) and got geared up and on the road right at 5:00.

My...
Forum: Northern California
07-15-13, 12:43 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,367
Posted By scrubbo

Finished all 5 passes. I bonked on Carson but...

Finished all 5 passes. I bonked on Carson but was able to work through it and get to Pickett's and have a rest. Then I pushed through a miserably slow climb up to the top, but I made it! I managed...
Forum: Northern California
07-15-13, 12:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,095
Posted By scrubbo

I saw one of the Ebbets crashes. My brother was...

I saw one of the Ebbets crashes. My brother was leading me down East Ebbets (4th descent) and a guy blew past both of us, overcooked the corner, and went over the handlebars when he stuck has front...
Forum: Northern California
07-05-13, 09:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,244
Posted By scrubbo

The Sequoia Century was great. A much smaller...

The Sequoia Century was great. A much smaller century that I did just a few weeks ago was the Best of the Bay by Cherry City Cyclists. Under 200 riders, so the rest stops were never crowded. Plus...
Forum: Northern California
07-01-13, 04:22 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,367
Posted By scrubbo

I wouldn't have even been over there if this...

I wouldn't have even been over there if this wasn't my last scheduled training ride for the Death Ride. Riding out on the coast on Sunday was amazing. I didn't even need a vest! I'm usually...
Forum: Northern California
07-01-13, 12:35 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,367
Posted By scrubbo

How many trips did you make up at that...

How many trips did you make up at that temperature, DiabloScott?
Forum: Northern California
06-30-13, 08:17 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,367
Posted By scrubbo

I checked the thermostat at the junction, and it...

I checked the thermostat at the junction, and it was reading 98ish in the shade, so I'm not surprised the garmin would be higher than that being exposed to the direct sun.

Here's my write up of...
Forum: Northern California
06-29-13, 12:34 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,991
Posted By scrubbo

Riding is doable. Today was surely impressive,...

Riding is doable. Today was surely impressive, but if I'd gone to the coast instead of Mount Diablo, I would have had 68 degree weather instead of 100+ degree weather.
Forum: Northern California
06-29-13, 12:30 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,367
Posted By scrubbo

Holy crap. Okay, I was almost 2 hours behind...

Holy crap. Okay, I was almost 2 hours behind schedule thanks to a sick kid, and only got a double on Mount Diablo today, but my Garmin recorded an average temperature of 102 degrees on that ride. ...
Forum: Northern California
06-23-13, 10:35 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 10,334
Posted By scrubbo

Heck, pacelines are dangerous when you're on a...

Heck, pacelines are dangerous when you're on a bike heading in the same direction! I can't imagine anybody using them on a MUP when it's not on lockdown for an event! That being said, 15 mph is a...
Forum: Northern California
06-22-13, 01:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,111
Posted By scrubbo

That is a sexy commuter! If I get a 'rain bike'...

That is a sexy commuter! If I get a 'rain bike' I will keep the 'check as my nice weather go fast bike! :)
Forum: Northern California
06-22-13, 01:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,111
Posted By scrubbo

I have about 2 grand saved up in my bike fund. ...

I have about 2 grand saved up in my bike fund. Exceeding that amount required spousal approval. :D

Plus, I think she likes having the lightest bike in the house. :)
Forum: Northern California
06-22-13, 09:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,111
Posted By scrubbo

I am surprised nobody said the clear option was a...

I am surprised nobody said the clear option was a LHT for rain AND a Domane (or equivalent) and to turn the Cross Check into a single speed. :)

I was under the impression that Vs don't work with...
Forum: Northern California
06-22-13, 12:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,111
Posted By scrubbo

A good rain bike?

So, I have a Surly Crosscheck, and it is awesome. Recently I had debated about making it my 'rain bike' and getting a Trek Domane (they were on super sale, 900 bucks off the MSRP on the 5.2) but the...
Forum: Northern California
06-20-13, 03:10 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,367
Posted By scrubbo

It is the anti-commute, but I expect it to be...

It is the anti-commute, but I expect it to be terrrrrible anyway. If I over-plan commute times, traffic always moves along briskly. When I cut it close, the highways shut down!
Forum: Northern California
06-20-13, 02:18 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,367
Posted By scrubbo

Too far, unfortunately. I have dinner...

Too far, unfortunately. I have dinner reservations at 6:45 in RWC to take my wife out for a nice bite of dinner while our 2yo and 4yo stay at our daycare's 'date night' extended hours pizza part. ...
Forum: Northern California
06-20-13, 12:41 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,367
Posted By scrubbo

I meant a half hour to eat, rest, and descend,...

I meant a half hour to eat, rest, and descend, all together. Not half an hour of resting and eating, THEN descending. I anticipate about 2-5 minutes at the top and bottom opening food, throwing...
Forum: Northern California
06-20-13, 11:26 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,367
Posted By scrubbo

I plan on doing the repeats like I would do the...

I plan on doing the repeats like I would do the DR climbs, with a HR beeper set to 150 to keep me below threshold. I'm hoping for 1'45" for my climbing time with a half hour to rest and eat then...
Forum: Northern California
06-19-13, 05:12 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,367
Posted By scrubbo

Ugh. Trust DiabloScott to bust out the graphs...

Ugh. Trust DiabloScott to bust out the graphs pointing out JUST how long of a climb it is. :) I'm used to the 'suffer for 3-4 miles' climbing, so I definitely need to put on my 10+ miles of...
Forum: Northern California
06-19-13, 04:15 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,367
Posted By scrubbo

Oh, and Aramis, I love the SC mountains. I did...

Oh, and Aramis, I love the SC mountains. I did the Sequoia Century and got down there for the first time for Redwood Gulch and China Grade. Climbing Tunitas at the end of that didn't even make me...
Forum: Northern California
06-19-13, 04:11 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,367
Posted By scrubbo

What's the difference between south and north...

What's the difference between south and north gates? Is 1 north and 2 south much different that 2 north and one south? I definitely will have food/cytomax at my truck, but on my long rides I've...
Forum: Northern California
06-19-13, 03:11 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,367
Posted By scrubbo

Mount Diablo or Mount Hamilton?

I've got one more shot at a long-ish training ride before Markleeville, and I am doing it by burning a vacation day, which means I can scoot across the bay and take on the long climbs for a day of...
Forum: Northern California
06-17-13, 05:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 743
Posted By scrubbo

I needn't have worried! The food (aside from the...

I needn't have worried! The food (aside from the start table) was great and varied! There were honest to goodness homemade latkas at one stop. SO GOOD! And a small number of riders, which was...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-14-13, 11:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,549
Posted By scrubbo

Disconnect the drive train to the front, let her...

Disconnect the drive train to the front, let her do all the work and get all the calories. Problem solved!
Forum: Northern California
06-13-13, 04:11 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,029
Posted By scrubbo

I'm assuming this involves a carbon seat post and...

I'm assuming this involves a carbon seat post and poorly tightened bolts on the seat...
Forum: Northern California
06-13-13, 03:46 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,029
Posted By scrubbo

Thanks for the idea, cccorlew. Going to look...

Thanks for the idea, cccorlew. Going to look into it for my wife.

Proof that you don't have to JUST worry about them hitting you : http://www.facebook.com/willowglenresident/posts/575422802480780
Forum: Northern California
06-13-13, 02:40 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,029
Posted By scrubbo

I see WAY more cyclists with headphones than...

I see WAY more cyclists with headphones than drivers. My wife is a chronic abuser of this law. I keep trying to tell her that hearing the cars coming up behind you is a good thing, but apparently...
Forum: Northern California
06-13-13, 01:40 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,029
Posted By scrubbo

I'm pretty sure the 55 pounds of fat I used to...

I'm pretty sure the 55 pounds of fat I used to cart around was more dangerous to me than the cars. Sure, the cars are more of an acute danger, but that fat was gonna get me for sure! Arguably, I...
Forum: Northern California
06-10-13, 05:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,085
Posted By scrubbo

I ride down Alpine pat 280 quite a bit, and what...

I ride down Alpine pat 280 quite a bit, and what makes me the most nervous are people turning onto and off of the road. You can see them fixating on any gaps in car traffic completely blind to...
Forum: Northern California
06-09-13, 08:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 743
Posted By scrubbo

Has anybody done the Best of the Bay with Cherry City Cyclists?

http://bob.cherrycitycyclists.org/

Has anybody done this ride before? I get blank stares from people when I mention it over on the peninsula side of the Bay, even from bike stores. I signed up...
Forum: Northern California
06-03-13, 08:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,222
Posted By scrubbo

I was planning on the 200k, but had to cut it...

I was planning on the 200k, but had to cut it short to catch my flight out. (Tip, do not ride 107 miles then get on a plane and sit for 5 hours) But I have to say, the volunteers were great, the...
Forum: Northern California
05-19-13, 07:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,222
Posted By scrubbo

I signed up months ago. And found out two weeks...

I signed up months ago. And found out two weeks ago I have a business trip with a flight leaving Sunday at 4:35 P.M from SFO the day of. I'm starting from the base of King's (I live 10 minutes away...
Forum: Northern California
05-14-13, 03:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,698
Posted By scrubbo

I hear Skyline's repaving was sponsored by the...

I hear Skyline's repaving was sponsored by the local dentist trade group hoping to get more work from lost fillings.
Forum: Northern California
05-09-13, 03:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 872
Posted By scrubbo

Lol! That poor guy should sue for defamation!

Lol! That poor guy should sue for defamation!
Forum: Northern California
05-08-13, 10:49 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,044
Posted By scrubbo

Here's a picture! My wife was not expecting...

Here's a picture! My wife was not expecting anything, so it was like an early Mother's Day for her. :)

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Forum: Northern California
05-07-13, 06:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,286
Posted By scrubbo

There are much harder climbs, but Page Mill gives...

There are much harder climbs, but Page Mill gives you exposed, long, steep pitches, soul crushing fake outs, fast car traffic, fast descending bikes and motorcycles (who may or may not be over the...
Forum: Northern California
05-07-13, 02:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,286
Posted By scrubbo

The best option is to keep trying to climb Page...

The best option is to keep trying to climb Page Mill until you can do it! Then you're pretty much good for any ride in the bay. :) (Okay, that might be the WORST option)
Forum: Northern California
05-07-13, 02:55 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,044
Posted By scrubbo

I will have a picture of wife and myself in fancy...

I will have a picture of wife and myself in fancy new schwag! :D
Forum: Northern California
05-07-13, 12:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,286
Posted By scrubbo

Have him do Canada road on Bicycle Sundays. It's...

Have him do Canada road on Bicycle Sundays. It's closed to traffic from 92 to Edgewood. It's a bit of a drive, but it's safe, fast to ride on, fun, and pretty.
Forum: Northern California
05-05-13, 04:02 PM
Replies: 4,179
Views: 322,984
Posted By scrubbo

Kings Mountain, Old La Honda, Down 84 to...

Kings Mountain, Old La Honda, Down 84 to Pescadero Road, Stage to Highway 1, then up Tunitas. Managed PRs on Kings, OLH, Stage (had a tail wind!), AND Tunitas. I have to guess at the Kings because...
Forum: Northern California
05-05-13, 03:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 872
Posted By scrubbo

That's a sweet, long ride! Are you sticking to...

That's a sweet, long ride! Are you sticking to the flats or are you going to commute up 35? ;)
Forum: Northern California
05-01-13, 03:04 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,044
Posted By scrubbo

My jersey is having more fun than me!

My jersey is having more fun than me!
Forum: Northern California
04-30-13, 03:29 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 7,648
Posted By scrubbo

There go all the strava KOMs!

There go all the strava KOMs!
Forum: Northern California
04-30-13, 12:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,678
Posted By scrubbo

I think if you've got the head lamp and a blinky...

I think if you've got the head lamp and a blinky on the back, you'll be fine. The DR website says you need to meet DOT standards, which means lights or reflectors visible from all 4 sides. Unless...
Forum: Northern California
04-29-13, 10:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,155
Posted By scrubbo

Eric, if I want to start doing intervals and I...

Eric, if I want to start doing intervals and I have a 20 mile flattish or 33 mile flat plus Kings Mountain commute, would you suggest I do them on a flat to low climb, light downhill to flat, or...
Forum: Northern California
04-29-13, 10:30 AM
Replies: 4,179
Views: 322,984
Posted By scrubbo

I know our LBS has a one month return policy on...

I know our LBS has a one month return policy on their seats, and my wife went in and got fitted for one that would be less abusive on her tender parts and is VERY happy with it. Definitely go...
Forum: Northern California
04-26-13, 03:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,155
Posted By scrubbo

I'm debating about the mountain bike gearing, but...

I'm debating about the mountain bike gearing, but I think I might be okay. I got up Kings yesterday without using the 30/28, just used the 30/24. If I can get out on Tunitas, I might have a better...
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