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RoadBikeReview group ride - August 3rd - 9am, Palo Alto VA

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thien

Discussion Starter · Jul 30, 2008

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Whew, July flew by and I forgot to get this up. I hope everyone can come out and join us!

Same meeting place (Palo Alto VA parking lot), Same meeting time (9 am).

Same general route. Francois will lead the 'A' group through Huddert while the rest of the ride goes through the maze and get a head start on Canada.

The ride usually breaks up into two groups (possibly three depending on riders) with multiple regroups.

Here's the map of the VA parking lot and where to meet.

Last month's groupshot

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eddy

· #41 · Aug 4, 2008

thinkcooper said:
NEWS FLASH...

Eddy did NOT, I repeat, did NOT get dropped from today's ride. She led out the climb up Hubbards getting nicked by FC at the crest (she likely surrendered the line victory in an effort to get into better graces with boy founder), she also took the A pack maze sprint and pulled us at 43 mph up Canada into fierce headwinds, and towed us back even faster. I was struggling to stay on, and puked. Derek, Thien and Gregg all consoled me, they are very caring individuals.

The hunt is on. Look out. That is all.

So very true. I did NOT get dropped on today's ride. I tried to drop Thien and Gregg at every turn, but I could not shake them. Cooper put it kindly, "They're like flies on a pile of sh*t. And you're the sh*t!" Aww, thanks, b*tch, no one's ever called me a pile of sh*t to my face before. :wink:

Great ride, guys. It was a nice little warm up. See you soon! :thumbsup:

bikerbert

· #42 · Aug 4, 2008

Wifey and I had a lot of fun today! Great ride even with Mother Nature blowing us a 95 MPH x-wind kiss on Canada!

tango is a GREAT guy to sit behind if you ever need to duck out of the wind!!

thinkcooper

· #43 · Aug 4, 2008

sometimerider said:
Ok, TC was kind enough not to mention this, so I guess I have to.

On the way back to SCruz county (the Coopers were kind enough to give me a lift), Steve noticed a wheel go flying back off the roof of his car. After a subsequent panic stop and cars behind us (on the freeway) going every which way, Steve ran back and retrieved the wheel (with the help of a car that had stopped behind us). It turned out to be the almost new Roval wheel from K's review Spec. Ruby Expert...

And (here's the neat part), there was nothing that I could spot wrong with the wheel. Ok, the tire was probably scuffed. I guess the makes this review test more thorough than most.

And who was the miscreant who mis-mounted that wheel? That would be me - apparently incompetent at tightening a skewer.

Anyway, it was a fine ride (and thanks for the post ride refreshments) - just had to add a little excitement on the wrap-up.

I've got to be honest. That yakima wheel fork is our "joke" fork. I push a button on the dash, and pop, the wheel comes flying out. It's always good for a laugh, and sometimes a free tank of gas from the "victim". :thumbsup:

No harm, no foul. The wheel is sturdy. And we got to repeat a fine moment from history.

thinkcooper

· #44 · Aug 4, 2008

eddy said:
Aww, thanks, b*tch, no one's ever called me a pile of sh*t to my face before. :wink:

I'm a man of firsts!

__Tango

· #45 · Aug 4, 2008

bikerbert said:
Wifey and I had a lot of fun today! Great ride even with Mother Nature blowing us a 95 MPH x-wind kiss on Canada!

tango is a GREAT guy to sit behind if you ever need to duck out of the wind!!

i'm more than happy to let any of y'all sit on my wheel provided it's something that's not going uphill. Actually, you can sit on my wheel going uphill, but i'll bet you'll want to stick a fork in your eye after about 50 yards.

thien

Discussion Starter · #46 · Aug 4, 2008

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francois said:
No photos

Not good with names, so please help me fill in the blanks...

Eddy puttin the hurt on Gregg...

The "B" group on Portola

_____________ and Ninh

The "A" group after Huddert...

John and Ken

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thien

Discussion Starter · #47 · Aug 4, 2008

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George, Francois, Derek, Coop, Eddy, and Alex at Roberts

Jill, _____, ______, Pineapplebob, and Tango at Roberts also

Post-Ride at the VA

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Leopold Porkstacker

· #48 · Aug 4, 2008

Damn that looked like fun. Sorry to have missed you all this time around.

CoLiKe20

· #49 · Aug 4, 2008

sometimerider said:
Ok, TC was kind enough not to mention this, so I guess I have to.

On the way back to SCruz county (the Coopers were kind enough to give me a lift), Steve noticed a wheel go flying back off the roof of his car. After a subsequent panic stop and cars behind us (on the freeway) going every which way, Steve ran back and retrieved the wheel (with the help of a car that had stopped behind us). It turned out to be the almost new Roval wheel from K's review Spec. Ruby Expert...

And (here's the neat part), there was nothing that I could spot wrong with the wheel. Ok, the tire was probably scuffed. I guess the makes this review test more thorough than most.

And who was the miscreant who mis-mounted that wheel? That would be me - apparently incompetent at tightening a skewer.

Anyway, it was a fine ride (and thanks for the post ride refreshments) - just had to add a little excitement on the wrap-up.

wow.. that must have been exciting eh?

sometimerider

· #50 · Aug 4, 2008

CoLiKe20 said:
wow.. that must have been exciting eh?

Well, I suppose it doesn't compare to gut's bike disaster. Regardless, there's a certain feeling of dread when you see expensive parts take a flyer.

Francis Cebedo

· #51 · Aug 4, 2008

thien said:
photos

Niice!! That makes up for you wankers being late. Well, that and the cold drinks.

fc

pineapplebob

· #52 · Aug 4, 2008

Mahalo

A fond aloha to all you folks - especially D for picking me up and FC for letting me take the wife's bike for a little spin. Had a great time and hope to join you all again next time. Sorry again to the guy I passed on the dh after Huddart - didn't mean to high five the driver on that right hander and scare you in the process...aaah speed...

Dr_John

· #53 · Aug 4, 2008

Thien- those a pretty good quality photos for that little thing you had. Heck, I'd even carry one of those. What was it?

thien

Discussion Starter · #54 · Aug 4, 2008

Dr_John said:
Thien- those a pretty good quality photos for that little thing you had. Heck, I'd even carry one of those. What was it?

It was a canon sd1000 - it's not the BEST quality wise, but good enough and small enough to bring on rides.

Francis Cebedo

· #55 · Aug 4, 2008

pineapplebob said:
A fond aloha to all you folks - especially D for picking me up and FC for letting me take the wife's bike for a little spin. Had a great time and hope to join you all again next time. Sorry again to the guy I passed on the dh after Huddart - didn't mean to high five the driver on that right hander and scare you in the process...aaah speed...

Damm, you were performing a pass? I was looking for your carcass on the the right hand bends. Kings Mountain from the top is the greatest descent in the area but missing those corners come at a very high price.

Glad you could make the ride. We know how to party on the road rides too.

fc

Francis Cebedo

· #56 · Aug 4, 2008

thien said:
Not good with names, so please help me fill in the blanks...

Eddy puttin the hurt on Gregg...

Gregg is on the rivet and is on a spot of bother as Eddy pedals in anger.

fc

Francis Cebedo

· #57 · Aug 4, 2008

Dr_John said:
Thanks all. I had fun as always. Nice to see the new faces, as well as the regulars.

I was in great difficulty yesterday and had to sleep the rest of the day. It was worth it though. I like drafting behind big people.

Get a real job Dr_John and stop this daily training.

fc

Dr_John

· #58 · Aug 4, 2008

It was a canon sd1000

Thanks. I have Canon SX100 IS which has been great for my modest needs but it's a bit too big to carry on a bike ride.

Get a real job Dr_John and stop this daily training.

Bah... had a real job. It was interfering too much with my cycling.

But hey, I was getting almost as many rides/miles in when I was working... now that was crazy.

Actually, my current 'sabbatical' was part of the master plan I had for my life -- take a year or two off right about now. Didn't know I'd enjoy it so much, and glad I have something productive to do.

kdown

· #59 · Aug 5, 2008

thien said:
Jill, Jeff, Ken, Pineapplebob, and Tango at Roberts also

Jeff & Ken enjoying a post-ride chat with Francois

Hey, are these rides on a repeatable/predictable schedule? My brother, Jeff, and I had so much fun we want to do it again. If we start planning now perhaps he can fly down from Bellingham, WA in Oct?

Ken

bikerbert

· #60 · Aug 5, 2008

Jill said she wants to thank everyone for encouraging her to stick with it on the ride, and not head home to do homework! She said everyone was really nice, and she can't wait for the next ride!

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