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Old 10-25-2007, 02:37 PM   #21 (permalink)
 
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I've been riding anyway. Have to work through the weekend so got to take what's available.
I rode the road today. 35 with small hills and really felt it on the hills. Out of breath very quickly. Better to stay flat if youre gonna ride. **wheeeezee**
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Old 10-25-2007, 02:41 PM   #22 (permalink)
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If you're living in those areas, pick up those cheap paper masks that surgeons and dentists wear. It DOES help... a lot.

In addition, breath through your nose. There are a lot of natural filters built into your nose that you bypass when you breath through your mouth (yes this pretty much precludes doing any heavy physical activity).

Unless you want to be on an iron lung in a couple of years, do NOT go biking in this crap. By biking now you are pretty much ensuring that you may never be able to go biking again.
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Old 10-25-2007, 02:44 PM   #23 (permalink)
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Our air has gotten progressively worse here in Temecula today. It is by far the worst it has been all week.

It's even starting to smell like smoke inside at work here. I thought it was just me, but others have mentioned it

it's BAAAD out there.

If there is no change tomorrow I'm thinking about calling in sick with respitatory issues since they obviously can't keep the air clean inside for us.
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Old 10-25-2007, 02:44 PM   #24 (permalink)
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I hate to agree but my dad a retired doctor talked me out of riding today... the particles we don't see. Del Cerro was clear so was hoping to get a ride in....oh withdrawals are killing me got the shakes!!!

(normally when he tells me NOT to do something I take that to mean [FONT=Century Gothic]just don't tell him? ) [/FONT]
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Old 10-25-2007, 02:49 PM   #25 (permalink)
 
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Our air has gotten progressively worse here in Temecula today. It is by far the worst it has been all week.

It's even starting to smell like smoke inside at work here. I thought it was just me, but others have mentioned it

it's BAAAD out there.

If there is no change tomorrow I'm thinking about calling in sick with respitatory issues since they obviously can't keep the air clean inside for us.
DO IT! Then you'll have a 3 day weekend! Get out of the area! I wish I'd known Malibu was going to burn. I got Monday and Tuesday off because of it. I woulda gone to Downieville. I really think we should be forewarned of the next catastrophe so we can plan our vacations accordingly!
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Old 10-25-2007, 02:54 PM   #26 (permalink)
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DO IT! Then you'll have a 3 day weekend! Get out of the area! I wish I'd known Malibu was going to burn. I got Monday and Tuesday off because of it. I woulda gone to Downieville. I really think we should be forewarned of the next catastrophe so we can plan our vacations accordingly!
Not trying to take a vacation... just want to be able to breath. There's a reason I've never smoked!!! I can feel myself coming down with lung cancer with every breath.

I'd love to be able to go to Idyllwild and ride, but that doesn't seem to be happening.. much to Wally's chagrin I still have no desire to do the Palm Canyon epic

Hrm... NO!

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Old 10-25-2007, 03:00 PM   #27 (permalink)
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I'm going to try and remember to "borrow" a few masks from work (recommended by one of the anesthesiologists)...maybe we should all dress as surgeons for the Halloween ride
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Old 10-25-2007, 03:02 PM   #28 (permalink)
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What's the closest place to OC to ride with good air quality this weekend?
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Old 10-25-2007, 03:02 PM   #29 (permalink)
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What's the closest place to OC to ride with good air quality this weekend?
If the Palm Springs area isn't clear (assuming road biking, or we could all join in Wally's suffer fest of a shuttle ride), I'd say probably Kernville ? Maybe someone else can chime in for areas directly north of LA.
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Old 10-25-2007, 03:03 PM   #30 (permalink)
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The ocean

How's Catalina?
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Old 10-25-2007, 03:04 PM   #31 (permalink)
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How's Catalina?
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My guess is not good ?
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Old 10-25-2007, 03:15 PM   #32 (permalink)
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Allison,

I would be up for a ride at Idllywild this weekend...
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Old 10-25-2007, 03:21 PM   #33 (permalink)
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Allison,

I would be up for a ride at Idllywild this weekend...
Kevin, I don't think anything will be open. Most of the Spring Challenge course I BELIEVE is on national forest land, and Thomas Mountain / Ramona Trail definitely is.

If they decide to open parts back up this weekend I'm there, but I don't think that'll happen, unfortunately.

Will definitely keep you posted if I hear anything different, though!
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Old 10-25-2007, 03:40 PM   #34 (permalink)
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AQ looks healthy to me! SoCal is down there somewhere.
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Old 10-25-2007, 03:42 PM   #35 (permalink)
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I did a 25 mile road ride, with moderate/gentle climbing up Mandeville Cyn road (West side LA) on Tuesday and I felt like crap. As I climbed, my throat felt progressively worse to the point it was hard to swallow it was so dry, swollen and irritated.

I'm nowhere near the fires but I've been waking up feeling like I have a sore throat and feeling chest/lung congested.

I did a run today, and it wasn't as bad, but still more of the same. I'd say if you can avoid riding for now, avoid it. It's a good excuse to hang out inside with AC.
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Old 10-25-2007, 04:44 PM   #36 (permalink)
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This is killing me. I called a hotel in Palm Springs and they said the smoke is starting to come over the mountains but is not bad. I want to get in my October century for the Century A Month challenge and I'm being thwarted everywhere I turn. Things are starting to look bad here in Pasadena, where they have been relatively clear all week.

I thought about driving to Joshua Tree but there is no water out there. I need to figure out something quick as I plan to ride tomorrow.
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Old 10-25-2007, 04:59 PM   #37 (permalink)
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I finally had a chance to watch the news last night and see the devastating effects of the fires. It is far worst than I had imagined as I spent the weekend and early part of the week promoting in Arizona. As I drove west on HWY 40, I could see the smoke rising over the mountains and was quite surprised by the amount that could be seen from so far away.

We, at Bionicon, want to send our best wishes to all the SoCal riders, families, and friends who are either dealing with the fires directly, or who have to deal with the current air quality. Please take care of yourselves and protect the trails that remain from any harm in the future. We look forward to our next trip down to ride with you.

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Old 10-25-2007, 05:05 PM   #38 (permalink)
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we heard santa barbara was clear. anyone confirm?
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Old 10-25-2007, 05:08 PM   #39 (permalink)
 
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There is that ride up at Quaking Aspen/Camp Nelson posted which sounds like a nice trail for you DH people.
The air will be great! Camping and redwoods! Doesnt get much better than that!
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Old 10-25-2007, 05:19 PM   #40 (permalink)
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your nuggin futz, is Alan riding too?

oh and you should really consult a doctor about that
He's bike commuting to work, so I guess so.

It actually wasn't SO terrible near the coast the last few days, but today was nas-tee.
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