Where did you ride in Southern California today?
06-04-24, 10:07 AM
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Sunday...Mt. Lowe - Wilson - Toll Road loop on the gravel bike (25mi, 4800'). I've been wanting to do this ride for a long time, but have been trying to find a time that is not too hot or too cold. We started out under cool and grey skies, up the steep pavement of Chaney Trail and the lower part of the Mt. Lowe Rd. Once on dirt, the grade eases up, but are some sections that are loose and chunky, requiring that you keep on the power to maintain progress. Shortly before reaching Inspiration Point, we got above the cloud layer, and enjoyed the sunshine and blue skies.
06-04-24, 11:12 AM
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Nice ride! I've been wanting to do this route, but all my cycling buddies are weak sauce climbers, so I might have to do it solo. Is 2x 30:36t gravel low gearing adequate to climb it? It seems a bit more relaxing not having to deal with traffic if taking the road route up to Mt. Wilson!
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06-04-24, 12:13 PM
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On Sunday I did 27 miles and 2000 feet of climbing. My legs felt good and I was flying up the climbs. Though on one hill climb, another cyclist saw me coming fast and upped his pace. I caught up to his wheel when we got to the top, but couldn't pass him. I guess he didn't want to get dropped!
On Monday I did 21 miles and 2100 feet of climbing doing hill repeats at Griffith. Mondays are the best there, because there's hardly any traffic. It's getting to the point I rarely take breaks other than to enjoy the view from after climbing. I'm trying to increase my tolerance for climbing longer distances!
On Monday I did 21 miles and 2100 feet of climbing doing hill repeats at Griffith. Mondays are the best there, because there's hardly any traffic. It's getting to the point I rarely take breaks other than to enjoy the view from after climbing. I'm trying to increase my tolerance for climbing longer distances!
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06-05-24, 02:33 AM
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local 30-miler loop from sdsu area to ocean beach (ob) and back. dropped off a sixer at the local bike shop.
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06-05-24, 07:03 AM
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Ride from Scripps Ranch for lunch in MB with friends. 40mi round trip.
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06-06-24, 10:26 PM
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Wednesday took it easy on the gravel bike and did 18 miles and 2100 feet of climbing. Days are definitely getting warmer!
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06-09-24, 05:07 AM
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20-miler in the overcast june gloom that is o-side/carlsbad. did work in a bbq lunch visit whilst in the area. didn't exactly assist in increasing the average speed of the ride afterwards...
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Started off at 1000 with misty low clouds and ended in partly sunny skies in the Puente-Whittier Hills.
Must be a banner year for squirrels. On constant guard for the suicidal ones. Talked to a couple of ruff looking coyotes on the top of Turnbull Canyon crossing onto the spur to the Skyline Trail. One turned and studied me for a moment then continued. Guess I need to work on my war face.
44 miles and a mile of climb.
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Must be a banner year for squirrels. On constant guard for the suicidal ones. Talked to a couple of ruff looking coyotes on the top of Turnbull Canyon crossing onto the spur to the Skyline Trail. One turned and studied me for a moment then continued. Guess I need to work on my war face.
44 miles and a mile of climb.
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VCSD ride from Pt. Loma to IB and up to Coronado ~30 mi. Then home Scripps Ranch (another 30).
Great day. Tailwinds going home !
Great day. Tailwinds going home !
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06-10-24, 10:54 AM
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Saturday I did 28 miles and 2200 feet of climbing over at Griffith. I encountered a fast cyclist and I tried holding his wheel on the climb, but my HR was already in the red and I couldn't hold pace after about 10-15 minutes. Even though I'm constantly climbing, I know there are cyclists who are that much faster. Sunday, I did another quick ride over at the Pasadena hills doing 21 miles and 2000 feet of climbing.
I know there's still room for improvement, because I've done group rides with older, strong climbers. I think I need to start figuring out a structured training program for myself!
I know there's still room for improvement, because I've done group rides with older, strong climbers. I think I need to start figuring out a structured training program for myself!
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06-10-24, 11:13 AM
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Saturday - 35mi solo road ride on LART and Arroyo, in the opposite direction I usually go. 80+deg temps also bumped up my HR, and things were running about 10bpm over normal while riding at a tempo effort. Enjoyable ride, though.
Sunday - MTB ride aborted before I even go to the dirt, due to an urgent issue at home that demanded my attention. I probably could have tried to ride again in the afternoon, but didn't find the motivation.
Sunday - MTB ride aborted before I even go to the dirt, due to an urgent issue at home that demanded my attention. I probably could have tried to ride again in the afternoon, but didn't find the motivation.
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06-10-24, 02:14 PM
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Friday-Ride from Scripps Ranch to Mission Valley, walk and ride hime with a broken shift cable (great opportunity for cross training)!
Saturday - 30 mi ride up the coast from Solana Beach to the Oceanside Pier and back on the tandem (Another opportunity for cross-training with a broken chain).
Sunday - Ride from Pt. Loma to Imperial Beach to Coronado (29mi) and then back to Scripps Ranch (28mi).
Today - Ride from Scripps Ranch to Hillcrest and back 37mi.
Saturday - 30 mi ride up the coast from Solana Beach to the Oceanside Pier and back on the tandem (Another opportunity for cross-training with a broken chain).
Sunday - Ride from Pt. Loma to Imperial Beach to Coronado (29mi) and then back to Scripps Ranch (28mi).
Today - Ride from Scripps Ranch to Hillcrest and back 37mi.
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21-miler eastbound from sdsu area over to la mesa and back loop with some smaller, shorter effort hills enroute. mid-70's and relatively clear. late, 4pm start.