Annual Turkey-Day ride Thusday

Mike Jacoubowsky

TURKEY-DAY RIDE THIS THURSDAY! It's that time of the year again, time to be
pro-active about the guilt you'll feel from eating too much food on
Thanksgiving, and do something about it. As usual, we'll meet at Olive Hill
& Canada Road (about a mile north of Woodside), this time doing the
Pescadero/Tunitas loop. But with a difference or two.

Unlike past years, we will not be climbing Kings Mtn! We're going to do
something wildly different (and if this is my idea of wild, you can see why
I'm not a party animal). We're going to climb 84 out of Woodside. Yes,
that's right, Highway 84, the climb you always avoid because there are so
many fewer cars on Old LaHonda or Kings. But on a holiday morning, 84 is
virtually deserted, and this will give you a rare opportunity to enjoy the
fastest, easiest climb over Skyline. From there we'll head west to LaHonda,
then up & over Haskins Grade to Pescadero, where hopefully one of the two
bakeries will be open. If not, there's a gas station that's been open in the
past, where you can buy something to drink & eat.

After spending a little time in Pescadero, we'll head north on Stage Road,
past San Gregorio's general store (the one with the sign that requests that
cyclists remove their shoes before entering) and then up Tunitas Creek and
down Kings Mtn back to the start. The original plan was to break things up
into two separate rides, one of which would have been quite a bit slower in
pace, but as my son is still off the bike (after doing a number on his wrist
when mountain biking with friends), we'll just be doing the usual, fairly
brisk-paced ride.

I have no idea if 2 or 12 people will show up. For those wanting a shorter,
and yet still-challenging ride, you can head as far as LaHonda with us and
then back up West Alpine to Skyline. For those doing the full loop, you'll
be back before 1:30pm, likely closer to noon, depending upon the speed of
the group. If enough people show up, the ride will likely split up into a
faster & slower group, as has happened in the past. Only 50 miles or so
total, but very high-quality miles! Fortunately, the really fast climbers
will probably all be out for the low-key hillclimb series, which features
Mt. Hamilton that day.

(For those who need help figuring if this is a ride within their
capabilities, if you can ride up Old LaHonda in under 28 minutes, or Kings
Mtn under 35, you'll be fine)

--Mike Jacoubowsky
Chain Reaction Bicycles
www.ChainReaction.com
Redwood City & Los Altos, CA USA

John Michaels

"Mike Jacoubowsky" <MikeJ@ChainReaction.com> wrote in message
newsiM0j.46234$eY.2178@newssvr13.news.prodigy.net...
> TURKEY-DAY RIDE THIS THURSDAY! It's that time of the year again, time to
> be pro-active about the guilt you'll feel from eating too much food on
> Thanksgiving, and do something about it. As usual, we'll meet at Olive
> Hill & Canada Road (about a mile north of Woodside), this time doing the
> Pescadero/Tunitas loop. But with a difference or two.
>
> Unlike past years, we will not be climbing Kings Mtn! We're going to do
> something wildly different (and if this is my idea of wild, you can see
> why I'm not a party animal). We're going to climb 84 out of Woodside. Yes,
> that's right, Highway 84, the climb you always avoid because there are so
> many fewer cars on Old LaHonda or Kings. But on a holiday morning, 84 is
> virtually deserted, and this will give you a rare opportunity to enjoy the
> fastest, easiest climb over Skyline. From there we'll head west to
> LaHonda, then up & over Haskins Grade to Pescadero, where hopefully one of
> the two bakeries will be open. If not, there's a gas station that's been
> open in the past, where you can buy something to drink & eat.
>
> After spending a little time in Pescadero, we'll head north on Stage Road,
> past San Gregorio's general store (the one with the sign that requests
> that cyclists remove their shoes before entering) and then up Tunitas
> Creek and down Kings Mtn back to the start. The original plan was to break
> things up into two separate rides, one of which would have been quite a
> bit slower in pace, but as my son is still off the bike (after doing a
> number on his wrist when mountain biking with friends), we'll just be
> doing the usual, fairly brisk-paced ride.
>
> I have no idea if 2 or 12 people will show up. For those wanting a
> shorter, and yet still-challenging ride, you can head as far as LaHonda
> with us and then back up West Alpine to Skyline. For those doing the full
> loop, you'll be back before 1:30pm, likely closer to noon, depending upon
> the speed of the group. If enough people show up, the ride will likely
> split up into a faster & slower group, as has happened in the past. Only
> 50 miles or so total, but very high-quality miles! Fortunately, the really
> fast climbers will probably all be out for the low-key hillclimb series,
> which features Mt. Hamilton that day.
>
> (For those who need help figuring if this is a ride within their
> capabilities, if you can ride up Old LaHonda in under 28 minutes, or Kings
> Mtn under 35, you'll be fine)
>
> --Mike Jacoubowsky
> Chain Reaction Bicycles
> www.ChainReaction.com
> Redwood City & Los Altos, CA USA
There will probably be a few of us slow climbers on Hamilton that day as
well. ACTC has two rides listed. I am sure there will be a few others.
Just hope the fast guys are kind to us.

Cycle Carl

Did I miss the meeting time?

Cycle Carl

Did I miss the meeting time?

Dan Connelly

John Michaels wrote:
> "Mike Jacoubowsky" <MikeJ@ChainReaction.com> wrote in message
But on a holiday morning, 84 is
>> virtually deserted, and this will give you a rare opportunity to enjoy the
>> fastest, easiest climb over Skyline.

92 is still easier, I think... I rode W84 on a Sunday morning a few months ago, and was surprised how little issue the traffic was. It's a real option, not just on major holidays.

> There will probably be a few of us slow climbers on Hamilton that day as
> well. ACTC has two rides listed. I am sure there will be a few others.
> Just hope the fast guys are kind to us.

Low-Key Hillclimbs 2007 finale, slow climbers welcome!

http://lowkeyhillclimbs.com/2007/week9/

Dan

Dan Connelly

John Michaels wrote:
> "Mike Jacoubowsky" <MikeJ@ChainReaction.com> wrote in message
But on a holiday morning, 84 is
>> virtually deserted, and this will give you a rare opportunity to enjoy the
>> fastest, easiest climb over Skyline.

92 is still easier, I think... I rode W84 on a Sunday morning a few months ago, and was surprised how little issue the traffic was. It's a real option, not just on major holidays.

> There will probably be a few of us slow climbers on Hamilton that day as
> well. ACTC has two rides listed. I am sure there will be a few others.
> Just hope the fast guys are kind to us.

Low-Key Hillclimbs 2007 finale, slow climbers welcome!

http://lowkeyhillclimbs.com/2007/week9/

Dan

John Michaels

"Dan Connelly" <d_j_c_o_n_n_e_l@y_a_h_o_o_._c_o_m> wrote in message
news:47445BA1.80601@y_a_h_o_o_._c_o_m...
> John Michaels wrote:
>> "Mike Jacoubowsky" <MikeJ@ChainReaction.com> wrote in message
> But on a holiday morning, 84 is
>>> virtually deserted, and this will give you a rare opportunity to enjoy
>>> the
>>> fastest, easiest climb over Skyline.
>
> 92 is still easier, I think... I rode W84 on a Sunday morning a few
> months ago, and was surprised how little issue the traffic was. It's a
> real option, not just on major holidays.
>
>> There will probably be a few of us slow climbers on Hamilton that day as
>> well. ACTC has two rides listed. I am sure there will be a few others.
>> Just hope the fast guys are kind to us.
>
> Low-Key Hillclimbs 2007 finale, slow climbers welcome!
>
> http://lowkeyhillclimbs.com/2007/week9/
>
> Dan

I actually considered it but it is a bit of the off season for me. After
riding PBP and racing the 508, I having been putting the time on the bike.
The fun thing is I have been doing a lot of shorter stuff just to try
something different. I will be on Hamilton tomorrow but more just for a
workout.

Mike Jacoubowsky

> Did I miss the meeting time?

Maybe I left it out? A quick glance makes it appear so. 8am.

8am, intersection of Olive Hill & Canada Road in Woodside, one mile north of
Woodside itself (Roberts Store, Highway 84, etc).

--Mike Jacoubowsky
Chain Reaction Bicycles
www.ChainReaction.com
Redwood City & Los Altos, CA USA


"Cycle Carl" <cyclecarl-babike@REMOVE.yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Did I miss the meeting time?
>

Mike Jacoubowsky

As someone pointed out, I left out the meeting time! 8am, intersection of
Canada Road & Olive Hill. Looks like it's going to be a beautiful day to
ride!

--Mike Jacoubowsky
Chain Reaction Bicycles
www.ChainReaction.com
Redwood City & Los Altos, CA USA


"Mike Jacoubowsky" <MikeJ@ChainReaction.com> wrote in message
newsiM0j.46234$eY.2178@newssvr13.news.prodigy.net...
> TURKEY-DAY RIDE THIS THURSDAY! It's that time of the year again, time to
> be pro-active about the guilt you'll feel from eating too much food on
> Thanksgiving, and do something about it. As usual, we'll meet at Olive
> Hill & Canada Road (about a mile north of Woodside), this time doing the
> Pescadero/Tunitas loop. But with a difference or two.
>
> Unlike past years, we will not be climbing Kings Mtn! We're going to do
> something wildly different (and if this is my idea of wild, you can see
> why I'm not a party animal). We're going to climb 84 out of Woodside. Yes,
> that's right, Highway 84, the climb you always avoid because there are so
> many fewer cars on Old LaHonda or Kings. But on a holiday morning, 84 is
> virtually deserted, and this will give you a rare opportunity to enjoy the
> fastest, easiest climb over Skyline. From there we'll head west to
> LaHonda, then up & over Haskins Grade to Pescadero, where hopefully one of
> the two bakeries will be open. If not, there's a gas station that's been
> open in the past, where you can buy something to drink & eat.
>
> After spending a little time in Pescadero, we'll head north on Stage Road,
> past San Gregorio's general store (the one with the sign that requests
> that cyclists remove their shoes before entering) and then up Tunitas
> Creek and down Kings Mtn back to the start. The original plan was to break
> things up into two separate rides, one of which would have been quite a
> bit slower in pace, but as my son is still off the bike (after doing a
> number on his wrist when mountain biking with friends), we'll just be
> doing the usual, fairly brisk-paced ride.
>
> I have no idea if 2 or 12 people will show up. For those wanting a
> shorter, and yet still-challenging ride, you can head as far as LaHonda
> with us and then back up West Alpine to Skyline. For those doing the full
> loop, you'll be back before 1:30pm, likely closer to noon, depending upon
> the speed of the group. If enough people show up, the ride will likely
> split up into a faster & slower group, as has happened in the past. Only
> 50 miles or so total, but very high-quality miles! Fortunately, the really
> fast climbers will probably all be out for the low-key hillclimb series,
> which features Mt. Hamilton that day.
>
> (For those who need help figuring if this is a ride within their
> capabilities, if you can ride up Old LaHonda in under 28 minutes, or Kings
> Mtn under 35, you'll be fine)
>
> --Mike Jacoubowsky
> Chain Reaction Bicycles
> www.ChainReaction.com
> Redwood City & Los Altos, CA USA
>

Mike Jacoubowsky

> Did I miss the meeting time?

Oops. 8am. Canada Road & Olive Hill, one mile north of Woodside/Roberts
Market.

--Mike-- Chain Reaction Bicycles
www.ChainReactionBicycles.com


"Cycle Carl" <cyclecarl-babike@REMOVE.yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Did I miss the meeting time?
>

marika

"Mike Jacoubowsky" <mikej1@ix.netcom.com> wrote in message
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>
> Oops. 8am. Canada Road & Olive Hill, one mile north of Woodside/Roberts
> Market.>>


I hope everyone came out with twinkies in their eyes. Or at least bought
them at the market

mk5000

"I just bought a used Les Paul Studio .
The fingerboard stinks of tabacco .
Real bad .
Maybe the last guy rolled his own cigarettes or what ?
"--chris johnson

Dan Connelly

Mike Jacoubowsky wrote:
> As someone pointed out, I left out the meeting time! 8am, intersection of
> Canada Road & Olive Hill. Looks like it's going to be a beautiful day to
> ride!


The Low-Key Hillclimb was a wonderful success. It was 47F at the summit at 7am, but had only reached 48F by 11am. Chilly for the descent, but not too bad.

We had a great turn-out, making a wonderful end to the series, with some very close competitions (especially the team competition!!!)

http://lowkeyhillclimbs.com/2007/week9/results.html

Dan

Mike Jacoubowsky

> Mike Jacoubowsky wrote:
>> As someone pointed out, I left out the meeting time! 8am, intersection of
>> Canada Road & Olive Hill. Looks like it's going to be a beautiful day to
>> ride!
>
>
> The Low-Key Hillclimb was a wonderful success. It was 47F at the summit at
> 7am, but had only reached 48F by 11am. Chilly for the descent, but not
> too bad.
>
> We had a great turn-out, making a wonderful end to the series, with some
> very close competitions (especially the team competition!!!)
>
> http://lowkeyhillclimbs.com/2007/week9/results.html
>
> Dan

Still a credibility issue with James Porter. "Out of shape Dads." Yeah,
right! Looks like you beat your own time by a few minutes?

--Mike-- Chain Reaction Bicycles
www.ChainReactionBicycles.com

James Porter

On Nov 24, 9:52 pm, "Mike Jacoubowsky" <mik...@ix.netcom.com> wrote:
> > Mike Jacoubowsky wrote:
> >> As someone pointed out, I left out the meeting time! 8am, intersection of
> >> Canada Road & Olive Hill. Looks like it's going to be a beautiful day to
> >> ride!
>
> > The Low-Key Hillclimb was a wonderful success. It was 47F at the summit at
> > 7am, but had only reached 48F by 11am. Chilly for the descent, but not
> > too bad.
>
> > We had a great turn-out, making a wonderful end to the series, with some
> > very close competitions (especially the team competition!!!)
>
> >http://lowkeyhillclimbs.com/2007/week9/results.html
>
> > Dan
>
> Still a credibility issue with James Porter. "Out of shape Dads." Yeah,
> right! Looks like you beat your own time by a few minutes?
>
> --Mike-- Chain Reaction Bicycleswww.ChainReactionBicycles.com- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Hi Mike,

No credibility issue this year. I was almost 3 minutes slower than
last year. Added another family member in 2007 so I really am out of
shape this year I still had fun. I kept some of the fast folks in
sight for the first 2 climbs but then I ran out of steam.

James