Who wants to go cycling?

[duckwrench13]

Well, apparently, Google Maps doesn't allow you to route in bike paths.    But the closest "road" route came out to be just around 30 miles.

There are a few climbs, but nothing HC (for those of you unfamiliar with "Hors Categorie," it means OMFG I'M GOING TO DIE!! )

Overall, it's a very fun, very easy going, very rewarding loop!

So who's in?

[somegirl]

Well, apparently, Google Maps doesn't allow you to route in bike paths. 

Try Bikely.  You can go off-road or follow the road.  It will give you an elevation profile too.

[x136]

So who's in?

Ditto on this Saturday not working out. But if your route takes you down Embarcadero or by Crissy Field, you might see a gaggle of weirdos on freakish little bikes surrounded by TV crews and reporters.

It will give you an elevation profile too.

If it's currently in the mood to do so.

[duckwrench13]

Here's the loop:

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/SF-Around-Paradise-Point-and-Return

Thanks for the info on Bikely!!

[b.]

bummer, saturday's a negative for me too dw.  enjoy the ride though!

b.

[remy]

Here's the loop:

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/SF-Around-Paradise-Point-and-Return

Thanks for the info on Bikely!!

Oh, that's Paradise Loop. I love that route. I might be up for this, Duckwrench. If I go, I might call it quits in Tiburon and take the ferry back to SF. I'm a bit out of shape since my work days leave me no time to exercise regularly.

[sonofabike]

Negative on Saturday.  Would have loved to tag along if this were Sunday -- good distance and route given the overall weekend plan.  Oh well, 'nuther time.

This is a "I have a pair of crushed vertebrae and ruptured disk, and need to rebuild my fitness and help recover from my injury," kind of ride. The pace will be a comfortable "push" just below threshold.

No one will get dropped. No one will get worked beyond their limits. Well, not too far beyond.

Hah, I've heard this sort of litany before.  A higher-up Cat-3 friend of mine crushes a vertebra too, pulverizes his collarbone, snaps his femur.  5 months later, barely back on the bike for 2 weeks, I still can't keep up with the mofo.  The picture's forming pretty clearly:  If I ever wanna go on a ride with you AND be social at least half the time, it had BETTER be soon while you're still sorta gimpy.   

[duckwrench13]

 I was originally thinking of going on Saturday, but I forgot it's Maria's "work" day... she has her own business, and does all of her production work on Saturdays.

So how's Sunday? Earlier is better, but I'm open to other times too.

Negative on Saturday.  Would have loved to tag along if this were Sunday -- good distance and route given the overall weekend plan.  Oh well, 'nuther time.

Hah, I've heard this sort of litany before.  A higher-up Cat-3 friend of mine crushes a vertebra too, pulverizes his collarbone, snaps his femur.  5 months later, barely back on the bike for 2 weeks, I still can't keep up with the mofo.  The picture's forming pretty clearly:  If I ever wanna go on a ride with you AND be social at least half the time, it had BETTER be soon while you're still sorta gimpy.  

Well, FWIW, it's still taking me 30 minutes to go from my place, through the 'hood, up Portola, over Twin Peaks, down Market to 8th & Harrison... I'm still out of shape.

[HaloDoc]

I'm just getting back on the bike, so I'm hoping some of you Cat-1/Cat-2 types would be willing to take it down a notch and help me rebuild my fitness base. I'm sick of being injured/disabled, and could really use some good, fun, motivating cycling partners. Before my back injury, I was a Cat-2 roadie and cyclocrosser, and a Sr. Expert/Semi-Pro XC racer, so I'm no stranger to suffering.    I'd like to find folks that are willing to push me, but not so hard I re-injure myself.

For road rides, I'm good with shorter loops for now. Something around 20-30 miles, and relatively easy terrain. I can do some short steep efforts, but really can't maintain a proper climbing posture for too long. (Sorry 'Belle, no racing to the top of Diablo or Hamilton this time. )

As for doing any mountain bike rides, well, those are going to have to wait a while longer. Easy fire roads, and very short distances...2-5 miles...is about all I can handle right now.

It's easy for me to get to the Headlands from my place, but I'm not opposed to other rides either. Maybe a Paradise Loop? Some nice East bay stuff?

Let me know. Thanks!

Duckwrench13,
I'd be interested in a bicycle ride up around the Mount Tam area on Sunday.  We generally have a few guys that get together for a fun mountain bike ride up the fire trails.    But no more bashing our fellow veterans.
HaloDoc

[remy]

I can't do the ride on this Sunday, I've got other stuff planned. Maybe another time, then.

[b.]

I can't do the ride on this Sunday, I've got other stuff planned. Maybe another time, then.

ditto.

[sonofabike]

  I committed to other plans for Sunday before I found out you did the day switcheroo.

[Desmostro]

lets do it soon. 
I'm up for a little Paradise loopy.

I'd consider a post work ride. Its light until 8:30 these days. Meet at bridge at 5, get home by 7 - 7:30. Hasn't even been windy every day.
Counterclockwise is a tail wind most of the way around in the PM. There's always the magic head wind in all directions through Sausalito though. but wtf who cares. It's flat with a bump.

Otherwise early AM no wind weekend of July 26, 27 after the motoGP!

[sonofabike]

What's wrong with a little wind?  Builds character, justifies increased consumption of .

I'd be down for a pedal ride the weekend of of JUL26-27.  Either day.

[HaloDoc]

I'm just getting back on the bike, so I'm hoping some of you Cat-1/Cat-2 types would be willing to take it down a notch and help me rebuild my fitness base. I'm sick of being injured/disabled, and could really use some good, fun, motivating cycling partners. Before my back injury, I was a Cat-2 roadie and cyclocrosser, and a Sr. Expert/Semi-Pro XC racer, so I'm no stranger to suffering.    I'd like to find folks that are willing to push me, but not so hard I re-injure myself.

For road rides, I'm good with shorter loops for now. Something around 20-30 miles, and relatively easy terrain. I can do some short steep efforts, but really can't maintain a proper climbing posture for too long. (Sorry 'Belle, no racing to the top of Diablo or Hamilton this time. )

As for doing any mountain bike rides, well, those are going to have to wait a while longer. Easy fire roads, and very short distances...2-5 miles...is about all I can handle right now.

It's easy for me to get to the Headlands from my place, but I'm not opposed to other rides either. Maybe a Paradise Loop? Some nice East bay stuff?

Let me know. Thanks!


I don't think I ride as well as Duckwrench    but I'll be there ready for whatever mother nature and Charlie can throw at us.  HaloDoc