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Forum: Southern California
05-12-24, 03:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 249
Posted By diphthong

vintage preferred if ya got it. ride what ya got...

vintage preferred if ya got it. ride what ya got if you don't. tends to be embarrassing when the vintage riders rip the legs off
carbon fiber/disc brake/e-shifting types tho... ;)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 6,367
Views: 590,123
Posted By diphthong

40-spot vintage ride.

40-spot vintage ride.
Forum: Southern California
05-11-24, 03:17 PM
Replies: 2,921
Views: 376,800
Posted By diphthong

40 miles today on the monthly bryan baylis...

40 miles today on the monthly bryan baylis vintage ride. rode with both joesch amd PromptCritical. decent little turnout and picked up a rider along the way. familiar faces but different bikes-every...
Forum: Southern California
05-11-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 249
Posted By diphthong

nice ride today. great to meet both...

nice ride today. great to meet both PromptCritical and joesch.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-10-24, 02:16 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 716
Posted By diphthong

took the stage hunter plunge today with woodsie...

took the stage hunter plunge today with woodsie bouncing. ugh. too soon.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-10-24, 02:13 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 769
Posted By diphthong

this stage 7 itt...didn't research it but...

this stage 7 itt...didn't research it but assuming the giro will allow for bike changes at the bottom of the grade/hill that finishes things up.
quite a few flattish km's beforehand that could be...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-24, 01:18 AM
Replies: 3,276
Views: 650,116
Posted By diphthong

ouch.

ouch.
Forum: Southern California
05-08-24, 01:38 AM
Replies: 2,921
Views: 376,800
Posted By diphthong

i think it's closer to 35+ miles with a < 1 mile...

i think it's closer to 35+ miles with a < 1 mile distance on the ferry from coronado to dtown sd. measured 35.15 miles on the march edition
of the ride which included approx a .5 mile of detour down...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-07-24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 473
Posted By diphthong

there was that one cable network that did a...

there was that one cable network that did a pretty decent job (back in the he who shall not be named daze) covering the gt's with phil, paul, bobkie, etc.
tdf coverage was solid with both the giro...
Forum: Southern California
05-07-24, 06:06 PM
Replies: 2,921
Views: 376,800
Posted By diphthong

should be good. back improved last two days....

should be good. back improved last two days. yeah, will ride the pinarello treviso. dying to ride the 1988 nishiki olympic but
it needs a new wheel set. haven't been riding enuff to justify it with...
Forum: Southern California
05-07-24, 12:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 249
Posted By diphthong

see ya there.

see ya there.
Forum: Southern California
05-07-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 2,921
Views: 376,800
Posted By diphthong

forgot this ride slots ahead one day for mother’s...

forgot this ride slots ahead one day for mother’s day. i’ll be there-back willing.
Forum: Touring
05-05-24, 11:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 213
Posted By diphthong

still very enjoyable. in malibu, riding pch west...

still very enjoyable. in malibu, riding pch west of point mugu, the road has noticeable shoulders and there is less traffic until you get to oxnard proper.

santa monica mountains west of topanga...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-05-24, 11:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 266
Posted By diphthong

tubeless or tubed...both have their advantages...

tubeless or tubed...both have their advantages and disadvantages. always helps when you've got a team car that nearly runs you over in the haste to change out the bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-24, 03:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 258
Posted By diphthong

memorial day weekend is the unofficial bookmark...

memorial day weekend is the unofficial bookmark for having hwy 120 cleared for the approach from lee vining.
many years that works. in the case of rain/snow years such as 2023/2024, may need to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-24, 03:22 AM
Replies: 6,367
Views: 590,123
Posted By diphthong

time for a socal visit...

time for a socal visit...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-05-24, 03:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 769
Posted By diphthong

great first stage and stage two will be a...

great first stage and stage two will be a barnburner!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-24, 03:12 AM
Replies: 3,276
Views: 650,116
Posted By diphthong

gorgeous. monitor pass? *edit...yah...saw the...

gorgeous. monitor pass? *edit...yah...saw the other thread after my response. have only driven over monitor pass (once but semi-slowly with obvious purpose) to preview. that longish upper,...
Forum: Introductions
05-04-24, 03:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 209
Posted By diphthong

howdy!

howdy!
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-04-24, 02:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 716
Posted By diphthong

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1125x1684/img_2346_be6c8f1b765833510ce0b255720c207518f91981.jpeg
it be on.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-04-24, 02:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 716
Posted By diphthong

we haz number nine number nine number nine...was...

we haz number nine number nine number nine...was cautiously praying for twenty ridiculous individuals but, alas, the lance effect daze are longo gonzo. forge ahead!
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-04-24, 02:29 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 769
Posted By diphthong

agreed. like girmay's abilities but just think he...

agreed. like girmay's abilities but just think he needs a consistent wingman like zabel had for years with danilo hondo. there are extremes existing in the sprinter world where you've got riders...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-03-24, 03:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 716
Posted By diphthong

giro starts early tomorrow so don't forget to...

giro starts early tomorrow so don't forget to join or finalize/double check those squads!
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-02-24, 01:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 716
Posted By diphthong

"it's (the two sprinter stragedy) a bold...

"it's (the two sprinter stragedy) a bold strategy, cotton. let's see if it pays off..."
Forum: Southern California
04-30-24, 11:26 PM
Replies: 2,921
Views: 376,800
Posted By diphthong

haha yeah...questhaven is fun and has one stiff...

haha yeah...questhaven is fun and has one stiff stretch but double peak up to the park at the top is absolutely brutal.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-30-24, 10:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 111
Posted By diphthong

USAZorro thank you!!

USAZorro thank you!!
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-30-24, 10:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 79
Posted By diphthong

USAZorro thank you!!

USAZorro thank you!!
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-30-24, 09:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 142
Posted By diphthong

USAZorro thank you!!

USAZorro thank you!!
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-30-24, 09:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 716
Posted By diphthong

^cian haș a pretty decent team around him but...

^cian haș a pretty decent team around him but wondering if they can cover all the sprinter, rouleur and grimpeur stages. my bet is no. he may be favored to come in 2nd tho.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-24, 09:37 PM
Replies: 6,367
Views: 590,123
Posted By diphthong

38-spot yday and 36-spot today. so out of shape...

38-spot yday and 36-spot today. so out of shape but at least riding on days off now whereas wasn't riding at all (8x this year before yday).
hoping to be semi-respectable pack fodder by mid-june.
Forum: Southern California
04-30-24, 09:23 PM
Replies: 2,921
Views: 376,800
Posted By diphthong

36-miler heading se through lemon grove and...

36-miler heading se through lemon grove and spring valley before looping back through el cajon and la mesa. a bit breezy but mid-70's and
a nice day overall.
Forum: Southern California
04-30-24, 09:21 PM
Replies: 2,921
Views: 376,800
Posted By diphthong

awesome riding. we've got some decent...

awesome riding. we've got some decent trails/roads in san diego county.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-30-24, 12:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 716
Posted By diphthong

2024 giro d'italia fantasyland-abandon all hope...

hay there fantasy bois n gurls...it's that time again. the giro d'italia finally upon us and, with that, the first gt of the year.
should you choose to willfully parcel away a not insignificant...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-30-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 769
Posted By diphthong

2024 giro d'italia-straight-no fantasy chaser!

thank goodness we're finally past the mud and the blood and the beer of the sprung classics. it's giro time! this can be the repository of all things (excepting fantasy giro musings/canoodlings)...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-30-24, 12:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 204
Posted By diphthong

putting it together tonight…along with the...

putting it together tonight…along with the “straight-no fantasy chaser” giro thread.” the profiles/stage maps probably slot in better with the reality thread vs the fantasy one. thank you, USAZorro.
Forum: Southern California
04-30-24, 01:11 AM
Replies: 2,921
Views: 376,800
Posted By diphthong

38-miler loop from sdsu area out to...

38-miler loop from sdsu area out to lakeside/santee area, then westwards to and through mission gorge regional park on the return.
gorgeous day out. temps in the mid-70's and traffic relatively low....
Forum: Southern California
04-29-24, 02:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 465
Posted By diphthong

that north side ascent (post palomar south grade...

that north side ascent (post palomar south grade ascent) of mesa grande is gonna mess up more than a few riders. it ain't a cakewalk. after that? yeah, it's a cakewalk except for cole grade but...
Forum: Southern California
04-22-24, 02:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 444
Posted By diphthong

do not condone lawless behavior on record. riders...

do not condone lawless behavior on record. riders will do what they will at whatever whim.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-19-24, 03:48 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,072
Posted By diphthong

aite. won't matter but all in for l-b-l. damn the...

aite. won't matter but all in for l-b-l. damn the transfers. full speed ahead.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-19-24, 03:46 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 7,251
Posted By diphthong

again with the personal attacks. so much truth.

again with the personal attacks. so much truth.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-19-24, 03:41 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 7,251
Posted By diphthong

feeling personally attacked. haha. if the shoe...

feeling personally attacked. haha. if the shoe fits...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-24, 03:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 541
Posted By diphthong

https://www.strava.com/routes/3216330638029954842...

https://www.strava.com/routes/3216330638029954842

https://www.strava.com/routes/3216331759724874522

https://www.strava.com/routes/3216332466147067674

weekdays if you can swing it. pack...
Forum: Touring
04-15-24, 08:10 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,478
Posted By diphthong

use the medium-sized ottolock which coils up to...

use the medium-sized ottolock which coils up to fit in a rear jersey pocket (or can loop under the saddle rails…but that takes extra time to deploy and hang back up). able to install/undo in about 30...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 07:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 541
Posted By diphthong

updated original post to include joshua tree...

updated original post to include joshua tree national park. tram road climb will give you one heck of a workout. the palm springs modern architecture-styled neighborhood just to the south of tram...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 541
Posted By diphthong

sorry, saw this too late to possibly help out. ...

sorry, saw this too late to possibly help out.
ca hwy 74 from the bighorn country club at the extreme southern edge of palm desert is very winding and narrow for the first 5 miles or so. only a few...
Forum: Southern California
04-13-24, 02:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 621
Posted By diphthong

yeah, dtla is tuff. pasadena should have options...

yeah, dtla is tuff. pasadena should have options but maybe slightly closer to dtla like glendale, eagle rock. atwater village or frogtown possibilities...or potentially culver city.

haven't used...
Forum: Southern California
04-13-24, 02:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 444
Posted By diphthong

it's definitely happened and this weekend's...

it's definitely happened and this weekend's rain/sleet/snow will dampen things but that is a helluva ride...especially with the surf and turf addition up to dawson saddle.
Forum: Southern California
04-12-24, 11:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 444
Posted By diphthong

hypothetically/theoretically. potentially subject...

hypothetically/theoretically. potentially subject to ticketing/fine
Forum: Southern California
04-12-24, 10:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 444
Posted By diphthong

Opening CA Hwy 39 again...?

part of me says yes. part of me says no. anyone who has cycled it will tell you it is spectacular. the views are, supposedly, the bees knees.
caltrans still minimally maintains the road using...
Forum: Southern California
04-11-24, 03:55 AM
Replies: 2,921
Views: 376,800
Posted By diphthong

color me optimistic on the (bi-)annual ride in...

color me optimistic on the (bi-)annual ride in the area. someday...
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