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Forum: Northern California
09-13-13, 09:03 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,447
Posted By alainp

Labor Day 2007... I remember it vividly! ...

Labor Day 2007... I remember it vividly!

First time I've checked in here in months and see your post :). Past few years I've watched my cycling activity dwindle (along with my fitness) to nearly...
Forum: Northern California
07-04-12, 06:03 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 12,322
Posted By alainp

Wow! First time visiting the forums for some...

Wow! First time visiting the forums for some time and I come across the horrific news of your crash. Glad to discover you're well on the road to recovery :).
Forum: Northern California
05-16-12, 01:18 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,501
Posted By alainp

Decided to take the day off and witness the TOC's...

Decided to take the day off and witness the TOC's Diablo debut. Was also quite disappointed with the televised coverage (or lack thereof) of this historic leg. Came across some pleasantly familiar...
Forum: Northern California
01-02-11, 08:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,366
Posted By alainp

From way back in 8/2007. This was the precursor...

From way back in 8/2007. This was the precursor to the first BF Norcal Jersey ride up Mt. Diablo

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Forum: Northern California
07-24-10, 07:29 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,254
Posted By alainp

Congrats!

Congrats!
Forum: Northern California
05-30-10, 07:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 748
Posted By alainp

Guess I should have worn mine too :). Today's...

Guess I should have worn mine too :). Today's ride was great in letting me know how out of shape I am :rolleyes:
Forum: Northern California
05-30-10, 05:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 748
Posted By alainp

Decided to go last minute and thought I might...

Decided to go last minute and thought I might catch you guys as you went through the hole in the wall. Waited about fifteen minutes at the bottom but figured I was too late. Turns out you guys (in...
Forum: Northern California
02-07-10, 12:40 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,339
Posted By alainp

That looks painful, Ron. Really glad you're...

That looks painful, Ron. Really glad you're doing okay and wishing you a speedy recovery.
Forum: Northern California
11-03-09, 12:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,141
Posted By alainp

Dang, Tony. That sounded pretty horrific even...

Dang, Tony. That sounded pretty horrific even based on your first person semi-conscious perspective. Good to hear you've still got your wits about you and wishing you a full and speedy recovery.
Forum: Northern California
08-03-09, 01:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,172
Posted By alainp

^ +1 I had an annoying click that I thought was...

^ +1
I had an annoying click that I thought was coming from the BB/Chainring area. Tore down and rebuilt it all and still heard it. Then I read about not tightening the rear skewer enough and gave...
Forum: Northern California
07-27-09, 12:21 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,230
Posted By alainp

I'm the same way. I rarely use mine just out of...

I'm the same way. I rarely use mine just out of laziness (or ignorance). I usually adjust my effort based on how much wind I'm sucking in and how ugly my form gets.
Forum: Northern California
07-25-09, 05:02 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,230
Posted By alainp

More... MyLilPony ...

More...

MyLilPony
http://alainp.zenfolio.com/img/v3/p205394918-4.jpg

Gpelpel
http://alainp.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p8442177-4.jpg

Diablo Scott
http://alainp.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p97255297-4.jpg
Forum: Northern California
07-25-09, 05:01 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,230
Posted By alainp

Many thanks to Beaker for conceptualizing and...

Many thanks to Beaker for conceptualizing and organizing this challenge and for sending us off on our "mass starts" with an enthusiastic ALLEZ!!! I was able to achieve a personal best of 74 minutes...
Forum: Northern California
07-04-09, 07:03 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 10,669
Posted By alainp

I'm good either date (so far). Now I just gotta...

I'm good either date (so far). Now I just gotta start riding again if I plan to achieve my estimated time :o
Forum: Northern California
06-29-09, 07:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 985
Posted By alainp

That's awesome! The kid wasn't even winded when...

That's awesome! The kid wasn't even winded when he said he felt "great"!
Forum: Northern California
06-24-09, 12:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 712
Posted By alainp

Great job. Congrats to you all. Based on the...

Great job. Congrats to you all. Based on the signage, the graduation ceremony took place at the Cal High football field which is where my 8th grade graduation was held as well but over 20+ years...
Forum: Northern California
06-02-09, 12:48 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 10,669
Posted By alainp

:lol: I can name that tune in...

:lol: I can name that tune in...
Forum: Northern California
06-01-09, 09:28 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 10,669
Posted By alainp

I should be good for either.

I should be good for either.
Forum: Northern California
05-30-09, 04:06 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,529
Posted By alainp

Cool stuff. You guys look really strong...

Cool stuff. You guys look really strong sprinting up the wall!
Forum: Northern California
05-29-09, 01:25 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 10,669
Posted By alainp

I should be in... 80 minutes

I should be in... 80 minutes
Forum: Northern California
05-28-09, 07:58 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,422
Posted By alainp

Good luck and have fun, Pete! :ride:

Good luck and have fun, Pete! :ride:
Forum: Northern California
05-03-09, 06:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 701
Posted By alainp

Happy Birthday, Alan. :cheers:

Happy Birthday, Alan. :cheers:
Forum: Northern California
05-01-09, 09:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 787
Posted By alainp

Good things happen to good people. I'm sure you...

Good things happen to good people. I'm sure you would have done the same.
Forum: Northern California
04-20-09, 10:10 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,469
Posted By alainp

Happy B-Day, Pete!

Happy B-Day, Pete!
Forum: Northern California
04-16-09, 05:27 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,560
Posted By alainp

Can only speak for myself but my fastest was 41...

Can only speak for myself but my fastest was 41 mph at one open section below the junction ranger station (shown at 1:15 into the 2nd video clip). Those guys in the video clips are way more...
Forum: Northern California
04-16-09, 07:56 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,560
Posted By alainp

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaiSMIG39-Y&feature...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaiSMIG39-Y&feature=PlayList&p=A73813A6B369FCF2&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQgEm3_hW7c&feature=related

Tarmacdude, I found...
Forum: Northern California
04-15-09, 10:23 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,088
Posted By alainp

21456.2. (a) Unless otherwise directed by a...

21456.2. (a) Unless otherwise directed by a bicycle signal as
provided in Section 21456.3, an operator of a bicycle shall obey the
provisions of this article applicable to the driver of a vehicle....
Forum: Northern California
04-02-09, 06:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,663
Posted By alainp

So sorry to hear of your mishap. Wishing you a...

So sorry to hear of your mishap. Wishing you a speedy and complete recovery.
Forum: Northern California
03-31-09, 08:44 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,896
Posted By alainp

Couple entries for me depending whether we're...

Couple entries for me depending whether we're going with the one way option or round trip, both starting from home. Not much riding during March due to flu but here goes:

#1: 3/9/09, 15 Miles...
Forum: Northern California
03-10-09, 01:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 928
Posted By alainp

Finally able to get up Diablo (to the South Gate...

Finally able to get up Diablo (to the South Gate Kiosk) and back home before dark after work since last autumn.
Forum: Northern California
03-04-09, 10:00 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,896
Posted By alainp

I'm 4 miles from Mt. Diablo. I could probably get...

I'm 4 miles from Mt. Diablo. I could probably get somewhere between the South Gate ranger station and the junction and make it back in one hour. I'm actually looking forward to DST for riding after...
Forum: Northern California
02-20-09, 02:36 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,826
Posted By alainp

I've only got one shot of a couple Jelly Belly...

I've only got one shot of a couple Jelly Belly riders:
http://alainp.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p597910311-4.jpg
Forum: Northern California
02-17-09, 09:57 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,826
Posted By alainp

Great photos, Georges!

Great photos, Georges!
Forum: Northern California
02-17-09, 12:23 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,826
Posted By alainp

Ron, We were at Soquel/Front hoping to catch a...

Ron,
We were at Soquel/Front hoping to catch a mad dash to the finish. Closing a major road like Mission for that long does seem excessive.
Forum: Northern California
02-17-09, 10:19 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,826
Posted By alainp

Caught the Stage 2 finish at Santa Cruz...

Caught the Stage 2 finish at Santa Cruz yesterday. Hard to get some good shots with only a few seconds of shooting as the riders blew by us.

Levi in the lead with just a few hundred meters to go:...
Forum: Northern California
01-16-09, 09:50 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,097
Posted By alainp

Been with http://www.zenfolio.com/ for a couple...

Been with http://www.zenfolio.com/ for a couple of years now.
Forum: Northern California
01-15-09, 10:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,706
Posted By alainp

Zorrov999 made a video/slideshow...

Zorrov999 made a video/slideshow (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SQv_xtPHR0) with this song last April of a BF ride thread post (http://www.bikeforums.net/showpost.php?p=6522263&postcount=57).
Forum: Northern California
01-14-09, 01:21 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,633
Posted By alainp

Kinda reminds me of a spill I took due to a ...

Kinda reminds me of a spill I took due to a "brain fart" and simply forgot to turn. My rear wheel came loose then the front. Looks really scary watching you go through it and glad you're able to...
Forum: Northern California
01-03-09, 06:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 792
Posted By alainp

Thanks for sharing, Georges... beautiful scenery!...

Thanks for sharing, Georges... beautiful scenery! That's great you can share some hobbies with your wife. I've kinda let photography fall to the wayside after taking up cycling. I wonder if taking...
Forum: Northern California
01-01-09, 05:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 914
Posted By alainp

Happy New Year to all!

Happy New Year to all!
Forum: Northern California
12-29-08, 10:39 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 3,616
Posted By alainp

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Dublin-Mt-Dia...

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Dublin-Mt-Diablo-Walnut-Creek

This was the route we actually followed which cuts out most of the MUP in the Walnut Creek area (courtesy of Jim/Benridin).
Forum: Northern California
12-27-08, 05:17 AM
Replies: 4,179
Views: 317,370
Posted By alainp

Went up and over Mt. Diablo from Danville up the...

Went up and over Mt. Diablo from Danville up the South Gate to the top then down North Gate into Walnut Creek back through Alamo/Danville/San Ramon/Dublin then back home to Danville. Got in 54...
Forum: Northern California
12-26-08, 03:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 935
Posted By alainp

Was up there earlier today and, yes, the road is...

Was up there earlier today and, yes, the road is open to the top but the last quarter mile had ice for the last quarter mile in all the shaded regions. I contemplated walking down the down side of...
Forum: Northern California
12-23-08, 06:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,320
Posted By alainp

I went up last New Year's Day thinking I'd be the...

I went up last New Year's Day thinking I'd be the only one. Boy, was I wrong! I might try it again.
Forum: Northern California
12-22-08, 10:44 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,970
Posted By alainp

You must be REALLY patient :). Don't get me...

You must be REALLY patient :). Don't get me wrong, he still loves the video games (almost as much as his dad :D). Guess it's all about balance.
Forum: Northern California
12-22-08, 10:18 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,970
Posted By alainp

Never really set any goals other than to just...

Never really set any goals other than to just keep riding and enjoy being on the bike. I figured all the other health benefits, both physical and mental, would follow.

Highlights:
- Completed an...
Forum: Northern California
12-21-08, 01:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 895
Posted By alainp

I took that picture a little after 12 noon. The...

I took that picture a little after 12 noon. The gate after Juniper was closed just like in your photo and I was about to turn back at the cones diverting cars into the Juniper parking lot. But I...
Forum: Northern California
12-20-08, 10:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,165
Posted By alainp

Good job guys! And, great report, Ron. That was...

Good job guys! And, great report, Ron. That was a good read.
Forum: Northern California
12-20-08, 03:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 895
Posted By alainp

Like you, I got up early but moped around for a...

Like you, I got up early but moped around for a couple hours before getting myself out the door for a quick out and back up Diablo. For the top I wore a sleeveless mesh base layer, a long sleeve...
Forum: Northern California
12-20-08, 01:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 833
Posted By alainp

Yup! It's all down hill from here? :(...

Yup!



It's all down hill from here? :( Does that mean I can coast from now on? :)


It sure is. March must be a really good day for, um, "bike riding" ;)
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