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Forum: Northern California
03-17-24, 11:35 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,072
Posted By ztmlgr

Get a bell and use it often. I got one and it...

Get a bell and use it often. I got one and it was the best 10 bucks I ever spent on a bike accessory. No more "on your left"s for me. I ride the LM and IHT a lot and, since I've had the bell, I...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-07-24, 07:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 645
Posted By ztmlgr

I've ridden across the USA 3 times and have...

I've ridden across the USA 3 times and have ridden 2-3 hours a day since I retired 10 years ago and not once, I repeat, NOT ONCE, have I been distracted by a hot, scantily clad lady. Maybe I should...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-05-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,407
Posted By ztmlgr

After a recent experience of mine, I would...

After a recent experience of mine, I would caution against even that minor amount of interaction with any motorist. Here's my story:

On certain popular bike routes in my area, there are some car...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-12-23, 11:12 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,297
Posted By ztmlgr

That number of 1.75 million feet of climbing for...

That number of 1.75 million feet of climbing for the TransAm sounds orders of magnitude too high. I rode across the country 3 times from California to Massachusetts, not all on the TransAm but I hit...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-11-23, 06:47 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,297
Posted By ztmlgr

Well I just rolled over the million foot mark for...

Well I just rolled over the million foot mark for elevation gain for the year as of today (December 11,2023). I didn't get a certificate, but I did get a "Congrats" from Strava. Your 200 miles mark...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-08-23, 09:38 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,297
Posted By ztmlgr

Earlier this year, on a whim, I decided to try...

Earlier this year, on a whim, I decided to try and set yearly PRs for hours, miles, and elevation. This is all on the roads, no trails. My previous yearly Strava PRs were 720 hours, 8,300 miles,...
Forum: Northern California
07-26-23, 06:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 572
Posted By ztmlgr

Anyone lose a seat pack on the Iron Horse Trail Danville Wed, July 26 approx 3:30 PM?

Found a very nice seat pack on the Iron Horse Trail near downtown Danville on Wednesday, July 26 at around 3:30 PM. Looks like it had just fallen off somebody's bike and was laying there on the bike...
Forum: Northern California
07-02-22, 05:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,476
Posted By ztmlgr

Grizzly Peak July 4th closure back again in 2022

I was up there today (Saturday, July 2, 2022) and saw the signs for the July 4th road closure.. It appears about the same as last year according to this from Berkeleyside:
...
Forum: Northern California
06-01-22, 08:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,731
Posted By ztmlgr

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I just got back from a road trip to the east coast, stopping along the way at...
Forum: Northern California
04-10-22, 12:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,060
Posted By ztmlgr

For those of use who frequently ride in that...

For those of use who frequently ride in that area, there is some useful information in that article, but it would sure help to have more. It sounds like all the bikes taken were mountain bikes, but...
Forum: Northern California
10-28-21, 10:14 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,419
Posted By ztmlgr

Thanks for your explanation as to why you run red...

Thanks for your explanation as to why you run red lights. It makes some amount of sense. However, on balance, I think the extra margin of safety you feel that you gain by running red lights is...
Forum: Northern California
10-08-21, 02:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,483
Posted By ztmlgr

I rode by yesterday. Work looks to be all done...

I rode by yesterday. Work looks to be all done and a good portion of the roadway has been nicely repaved and smooth.
...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-05-21, 07:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,492
Posted By ztmlgr

Now I'm inspired to go ahead and mount rear and...

Now I'm inspired to go ahead and mount rear and side facing phones with dashcam apps on my rear rack. The great thing about using old smart phones is that any phone older than maybe 3 years old,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-05-21, 12:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,492
Posted By ztmlgr

I've use 2 "dashcams" on every ride. I've...

I've use 2 "dashcams" on every ride.

I've had a Contour Roam2 mounted on my helmet for the last few years. It's adequate, and easy to operate as it has a slider that turns it on so I just have...
Forum: Northern California
10-02-21, 05:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,483
Posted By ztmlgr

The message changed again today. Not sure who's...

The message changed again today. Not sure who's changing it or to whom the message is directed. :) I rode through today and the road was completely open with no "guard", no "road closed" signs, and...
Forum: Northern California
10-01-21, 06:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,483
Posted By ztmlgr

I noticed on Strava that quite a few riders...

I noticed on Strava that quite a few riders (dozens, probably hundreds) were riding on Pinehurst on the weekends when it was technically closed, but no workers were onsite so nobody was there to...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-29-21, 09:01 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,752
Posted By ztmlgr

After rereading the code sections a few times, I...

After rereading the code sections a few times, I think you are right. The code section appears to give legal authority to the contractors/workers to "restrict the use of, and regulate the movement...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-28-21, 10:31 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,752
Posted By ztmlgr

I know this is an old thread but a local issue...

I know this is an old thread but a local issue caused me to do some research and this is what popped up. Yes, I know I have way to much free time on my hands.

Here in my neighborhood in northern...
Forum: Northern California
09-13-21, 07:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,483
Posted By ztmlgr

Pinehurst Rd Closed for 2 weeks starting 9/15

The closure will be at the lower hairpin. Although the CCC website doesn't say so explicitly, it appears "full-time closure" means it will be closed 24 hours a day, not just during work hours....
Forum: Northern California
09-07-21, 07:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,183
Posted By ztmlgr

Thanks for the update. This makes much more...

Thanks for the update. This makes much more sense. It just didn't make sense when I rode by the scene why the deceased was lying in a dirt pullout by the side of the road, and no wreckage whatsoever,...
Forum: Northern California
09-06-21, 06:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,183
Posted By ztmlgr

Redwood Rd. Fatality

It happened today at around 2:30 PM on the section of Redwood Rd just south of the Pinehurst intersection. I ride this section of Redwood Rd all the time. I rode by the same spot 30 minutes after it...
Forum: Northern California
07-05-21, 06:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,476
Posted By ztmlgr

I am a believer in the saying that it is easier...

I am a believer in the saying that it is easier to ask for forgiveness than permission. Actually, there were a couple of details I left out that would have softened the need for your admonishment...
Forum: Northern California
07-04-21, 05:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,476
Posted By ztmlgr

I rode GP today around 2-3 PM and it was closed...

I rode GP today around 2-3 PM and it was closed to vehicles from Skyline to Centennial. I just rode around the blockade and nobody said anything. Great to have a car-free Grizzly Peak with the entire...
Forum: Northern California
09-15-20, 06:04 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 15,091
Posted By ztmlgr

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Yes, much better also in the East Bay Hills. Even a few greens. Nice ride with no...
Forum: Northern California
09-13-20, 05:48 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 15,091
Posted By ztmlgr

Thank You. You have stated the issue much more...

Thank You. You have stated the issue much more eloquently and diplomatically than I ever could, and simply summarizes my frustration with this article in particular and all the media reports in...
Forum: Northern California
09-13-20, 09:18 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 15,091
Posted By ztmlgr

I'm wondering if anyone, other than myself, is...

I'm wondering if anyone, other than myself, is suffering from "air quality fatigue". I'm not talking about the possible health affects from riding a bicycle in bad quality air. I'm talking about...
Forum: Northern California
08-02-20, 09:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,898
Posted By ztmlgr

Well, that's what I thought too. I rode around...

Well, that's what I thought too. I rode around the lake on Wednesday last week and thought that the COVID situation would reduce the crowds substantially. Plus, it was mid-week and I started...
Forum: Northern California
07-04-20, 06:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 777
Posted By ztmlgr

I rode up there today around 3:00. Oakland PD...

I rode up there today around 3:00. Oakland PD was stationed at Skyline and GP and just waved me through. Berkeley PD was in charge of the section from Fish Ranch to Centennial and again they just...
Forum: Northern California
07-03-20, 02:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 777
Posted By ztmlgr

No "non-local" cars, bikes, or pedestrians will...

No "non-local" cars, bikes, or pedestrians will be allowed on Saturday for 24 hours starting at 5:00 AM, according to this link from the City of Oakland. Regarding who is "local" and who isn't, the...
Forum: Northern California
05-10-20, 08:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,406
Posted By ztmlgr

Yes, the Augusta Drive workaround is doable. I...

Yes, the Augusta Drive workaround is doable. I have ridden it every day this past week and have seen many other riders on it. Strava shows a couple hundred riders using it in the last week.. Someone...
Forum: Northern California
05-01-20, 08:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,406
Posted By ztmlgr

Moraga Canyon Bridge Closure Starting May 4

Canyon Road Bridge Replacement (http://www.moraga.ca.us/canyonroadbridge)

"The construction of the Canyon Road bridge has begun and is moving into a new phase that will require the closing of the...
Forum: Northern California
03-24-20, 07:30 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,914
Posted By ztmlgr

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The new normal "social distancing" on the bike paths presents a challenge for...
Forum: Northern California
03-22-20, 08:11 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,914
Posted By ztmlgr

Agree, but I think closing the parks would be a...

Agree, but I think closing the parks would be a bad idea. EBRPD will put up the barricades "in the interest of public safety" and they'll face some serious civil unrest when people just hop the...
Forum: Northern California
03-21-20, 08:11 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 9,914
Posted By ztmlgr

I rode Skyline on Tuesday and EBRPD had...

I rode Skyline on Tuesday and EBRPD had barricaded the entrances to both Huckleberry and Sibley. I also heard the EBRPD cops were giving out tickets. Somebody at EBRPD overreacted big time. They...
Forum: Northern California
12-10-18, 01:26 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,457
Posted By ztmlgr

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It was almost exactly a month ago that this would have been hazy hot smoke on...
Forum: Northern California
09-02-18, 09:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 904
Posted By ztmlgr

I don't live near Willows but was curious about...

I don't live near Willows but was curious about riding a bicycle on the racetrack. Check Strava "segment explore" and you can see that there are a number of Strava segments on the racetrack, with...
Forum: Northern California
07-27-18, 08:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 943
Posted By ztmlgr

That section of San Pablo has no shoulder but is...

That section of San Pablo has no shoulder but is very wide with 2 lanes in each direction. She would have had plenty of room to move over and give the 3 feet required by CVC 21760. I'm wondering if...
Forum: Northern California
06-02-18, 09:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,481
Posted By ztmlgr

Those numbers are probably about right if you're...

Those numbers are probably about right if you're starting from where you are staying off Kingsbury Grade near Heavenly since you'll have that one last hill to climb on your way home. If you start...
Forum: Northern California
04-21-18, 07:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 743
Posted By ztmlgr

Haute Route SF ...

Haute Route SF

https://www.hauteroute.org/events/overview/san-francisco-2018

I saw them later in the afternoon strung out on Bear Creek Rd. Looks like a 3-day event for which the riders pay...
Forum: Northern California
11-22-17, 09:15 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 16,881
Posted By ztmlgr

Bridge scheduled to open today

The new temporary bridge is scheduled to open today (11/22) at 3:00. See press release:

http://www.moraga.ca.us/dept/publicworks/PRESS%20RELEASE%20-%20November%2021,%202017.pdf

Note that the...
Forum: Northern California
11-16-17, 07:12 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 16,881
Posted By ztmlgr

Last Friday, 11/10, the workers pushed the...

Last Friday, 11/10, the workers pushed the temporary bridge over the creek with the help of some massive cranes. It was actually fun to watch. They've been working on it for the last week bolting...
Forum: Northern California
11-09-17, 07:15 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 16,881
Posted By ztmlgr

Not quite intact. Yes, the temporary bridge, or...

Not quite intact. Yes, the temporary bridge, or what the workers have assembled thus far, is sitting in the roadway on the Moraga side of the bridge. The temporary bridge showed up in pieces, kind...
Forum: Northern California
11-04-17, 05:21 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 16,881
Posted By ztmlgr

I rode through this afternoon. It's fine. A bit...

I rode through this afternoon. It's fine. A bit squishy in a couple of places but the entire dirt portion of the trail is rideable without dismounting. Lots of new tire tracks today so many others...
Forum: Northern California
11-03-17, 06:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,313
Posted By ztmlgr

Yup, it's open. Rode by today. Note that the...

Yup, it's open. Rode by today. Note that the previous sweeping turn onto AVR from Castro Ranch Rd, where you used to be able to carry some downhill momentum onto AVR, is now a right turn with a STOP...
Forum: Northern California
10-22-17, 08:51 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 9,786
Posted By ztmlgr

That section of Diablo Rd is horrible east from...

That section of Diablo Rd is horrible east from Green Valley to the DCC. I won't ride on the street anymore and just get on the adjacent "bike path/sidewalk" on the north side of Diablo Rd. until I...
Forum: Northern California
10-14-17, 05:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,933
Posted By ztmlgr

Today, Saturday 10/14, was the best air all week,...

Today, Saturday 10/14, was the best air all week, at least here in the East Bay Hills this afternoon. Using my proprietary air quality index HFICSFS (How Far I Can See From Skyline), today was a 4...
Forum: Northern California
10-12-17, 06:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,933
Posted By ztmlgr

I rode every day this week in the East Bay hills...

I rode every day this week in the East Bay hills and just took it very easy so as not to suck in too much of the bad stuff. It's a bad air day if you can't see San Francisco from Skyline in Oakland....
Forum: Northern California
10-01-17, 02:49 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 16,881
Posted By ztmlgr

I have been using the MCC workaround in both...

I have been using the MCC workaround in both directions just about every day, including weekends, for the last few months and I have seen absolutely no sign of Officer Wong or any other EBRPD police...
Forum: Northern California
09-27-17, 05:44 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 16,881
Posted By ztmlgr

Actually, someone did give it a try Sunday, 9/24....

Actually, someone did give it a try Sunday, 9/24. This was after they started tearing the bridge apart but weren't working on the job that day because it was a Sunday. This rider looks very...
Forum: Northern California
09-27-17, 02:48 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 16,881
Posted By ztmlgr

The demolition work on the Canyon bridge has been...

The demolition work on the Canyon bridge has been going on for at least the last week. There are huge cranes and heavy equipment there and it appears they have already removed big chunks of the...
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