[thien]

So longer days are here, and I'm thinking, we need to get an afterwork ride going! I'm thinking either Wednesday or Thursday afternoon.

I'm thinking maybe a quick portola loop ride? Suggestions on times and meeting places?

 

[NeCrO632]

So longer days are here, and I'm thinking, we need to get an afterwork ride going! I'm thinking either Wednesday or Thursday afternoon.

Like yesterday or today? Kinda hot it is today. Ride to work I have. Drive home I shall.

 

[thien]

We would start next wed or thursday

 

[CrankyMonkey]

You know I've been doing a BEFORE work ride since February. It's every Tuesday and Thursday. On Tuesdays we meet at El Monte & Foothill expressway at 6:30 am and ride up OLH. On Thursdays we meet at El Monte and Foothill expressway and ride up Moody Rd. I know those rides are pretty early but it's the only way to really "beat the heat". As usual everyone is welcome to join us. Our pace is not super fast but has been getting faster as we get fitter. Here are my stats this week from both rides:

Update: Dumb image!

 

[Dr_John]

Sounds good to me. I'd be up for it, as long as it doesn't start too far south.

How about the "Ring of Fire" for those interested in working on climbing? Ramona's pretty tough, but short:

http://www.paloaltobicycles.com/ring_of_fire.html

 

[kwc]

yeah, I like doing the Portola loop on the way home. I may try to meet you all on the loop depending on where you start

 

[CrankyMonkey]

What's too far south? We can meet pretty much anywhere along that route.

 

[Dr_John]

A start somewhere in Palo Alto would be fine for me. Further south starts getting less "enjoyable" getting there on a week day.

 

[CrankyMonkey]

You could meet us at the corner of Page Mill and Foothill Expressway or near the entrance to Old Page Mill for the Tuesday Ride. Since the featured part of the ride on Thursday is Moody Rd. you could meet us at El Monte and Foothill Expressway.

 

[thien]

We could meet at the park and ride at the corner of Page Mill/Arastradero, then we head up Arastradero, onto Alpine, right at Portola, left up OLH, meet at the top, drop down 84...

I'm open for more suggestions as well. So far, we have the Rings of Fire, OLH, or a casual portola loop.

 

[kwc]

I need to keep it easy, but I can always take my own shortcuts around the climbs if necessary.

 

[velogirl]

any progress on this? I'm definitely interested, although not available every week. my vote is for a bit further north since I'm in San Mateo.

 

[thien]

any progress on this? I'm definitely interested, although not available every week. my vote is for a bit further north since I'm in San Mateo.

Lets start this week. Maybe you and I can start from San Mateo and pick up others on the way down.

Portola Loop?

 

[velogirl]

time and day?

 

[Dr_John]

my vote is for a bit further north since I'm in San Mateo.

:thumbsup:

 

[thien]

So to start, lets plan for this Thursday. Intersection of Canada and Edgewood. We'll head south, do the Portola Loop and some will head back to Edgewood and Canada and others will break off and head home.

I'm assuming most people are working 9-5, so would 5:30 work?

 

[velogirl]

hee hee! okay, I'm a loser because I already lead a ride on Thursday nights -- a women's only mtn bike ride -- other nights typically work. Wednesday is usually the best for me.

 

[thien]

Wednesday would work better for me as well, but this week, I figured Thursday. Because tomorrow might be too short notice...

 

[velogirl]

okay, I can't do this wed (I've got two bike fits) and next week I'm leading a bike tour in wine country, but I'm putting this into my calendar for the following week (June 11th).

Lorri

 

[kwc]

any more route details? I'll be trying to catch you all from Menlo Park