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Brandy · 01-07-2010, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by bvader

BTW .... "Damnation Alley" is named after me...or more correctly named by me....for reals

... it is also the name of a B movie from the 70s
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075909/

I always wondered where that came from! How cool! I loathe...completely LOATHE that section.

bvader · 01-07-2010, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Brandy

I always wondered where that came from! How cool! I loathe...completely LOATHE that section.

It was the first time on a Road ride that I had to stop...get off my bike...and sit on the curb ...put my head between my knees....just to reduce the suffering...it was sooo hot that day...quite humbling... I still always just want to get through that section as quick as I can.

I wrote the ride report and it made it into the clubs news letter...and it stuck

...but isn't really a fond memory

Kish Me · 01-07-2010, 08:00 AM

New Year's resolution: "Ride more road"

But damn, that dirt sure is tasty!

bikerider · 01-07-2010, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Brandy

I've done it twice, I need to stop playing on my mountain bike and get some road miles in if I don't want to suffer out there!

Sorry about the rotator cuff...how long will you be down?

No you need to continue playing on the mountain bike. Remember you have the Coup and the Traverse, which is the definition of suffering to look forward too...

BA sounds like fun. I will need to do that some day.

Red Hawk · 01-07-2010, 08:49 AM

I'm registered for this, can't wait. I wasn't able to do this one last year, do to an injury. Is anyone interested in doing some riding prior to this one? I like to do some of the great climbing in the Angeles crest. It would be good for the long climbing this one offers.

Brandy · 01-07-2010, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by bvader

It was the first time on a Road ride that I had to stop...get off my bike...and sit on the curb ...put my head between my knees....just to reduce the suffering...it was sooo hot that day...quite humbling... I still always just want to get through that section as quick as I can.

I wrote the ride report and it made it into the clubs news letter...and it stuck

...but isn't really a fond memory

LOL...I always find an excuse to get off in Damnation Alley. Usually I pretend to fiddle with my iPod.

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Originally Posted by bikerider

No you need to continue playing on the mountain bike. Remember you have the Coup and the Traverse, which is the definition of suffering to look forward too...

BA sounds like fun. I will need to do that some day.

Busted.

Why don't you sign up for Breathless Agony, mister? Someday=this year!

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Originally Posted by Red Hawk

I'm registered for this, can't wait. I wasn't able to do this one last year, do to an injury. Is anyone interested in doing some riding prior to this one? I like to do some of the great climbing in the Angeles crest. It would be good for the long climbing this one offers.

I may actually pre-ride the course, or part of it at least. Was thinking of starting at Mill Creek, climbing Oak Glen in reverse of the race course, descending, then climbing Oak Glen, Hwy 38 following the course. Makes it easy to SAG out of your car at Mill Creek after the Oak Glen climb.

Red Hawk · 01-07-2010, 10:30 AM

I haven't ridden this course before. I'd be down to ride it. When were you thinking of riding it?

Brandy · 01-07-2010, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Red Hawk

I haven't ridden this course before. I'd be down to ride it. When were you thinking of riding it?

I can do it February 6th or February 20th. Let me know if either of those dates work for you and we can plan from there. Between kids and events that I'm riding, those are my only two dates before May.

Pain Freak · 01-07-2010, 11:34 AM

If you miss this one there is always, "Ride Around the Bear". Not quite as hard but very close to the same route. I think it's about 3k less climbing.

Red Hawk · 01-07-2010, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Brandy

I can do it February 6th or February 20th. Let me know if either of those dates work for you and we can plan from there. Between kids and events that I'm riding, those are my only two dates before May.

Fedruary 6th or the 20th works fine with me. I'll make a reminder in my calender.

Oh, by the way my name is Sean.

Brandy · 01-07-2010, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Hawk

Fedruary 6th or the 20th works fine with me. I'll make a reminder in my calender.

Oh, by the way my name is Sean.

Okay Sean...I'm a planner, so let's go with Feb 20th.

We'll work out the start time/details later. If anyone wants to join us, you're welcome to!

chanson · 01-07-2010, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Brandy

Okay Sean...I'm a planner, so let's go with Feb 20th.

We'll work out the start time/details later. If anyone wants to join us, you're welcome to!

I'm down. Get the particulars together and let me know...

Yves · 01-07-2010, 12:40 PM

Very tempting... But I don't I will be ready this year. I just realized I really need to work on my base.

Red Hawk · 01-11-2010, 10:50 AM

Registration open tonight at 8pm. I'm already registered, I rolled mine over from last year.

http://www.cyclingpros.com/onyx.htm

So who's going to do this one?

Drum n MTB · 01-11-2010, 12:19 PM

Breathless Agony sounds like it should be the name of a death metal band...so does Damnation Alley

obie · 01-11-2010, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Pain Freak

"Ride Around the Bear". Not quite as hard...

Oh really?

Both are tough.

MTBMaven · 01-11-2010, 07:20 PM

I assume a link to Active will appear on the page at 8:00 PM?

nailknot · 01-11-2010, 07:51 PM

I might join you also. I will put a reminder in my calendar but repost this as the time draws nearer. Just meet at the Mill Creek ranger station?? I live in Redlands so will probably ride there

MTBMaven · 01-11-2010, 08:02 PM

All registered and set to go. Now I just need to wait until May 1st. What to do until then?

MnMDan · 01-11-2010, 08:04 PM

In...time to ride some hills...er, Mountains.

01-07-2010, 08:49 AM	#25 (permalink)
Red Hawk Senior Member	I'm registered for this, can't wait. I wasn't able to do this one last year, do to an injury. Is anyone interested in doing some riding prior to this one? I like to do some of the great climbing in the Angeles crest. It would be good for the long climbing this one offers. __________________ " No officer you don't need a drink"

01-07-2010, 10:30 AM	#27 (permalink)
Red Hawk Senior Member	I haven't ridden this course before. I'd be down to ride it. When were you thinking of riding it? __________________ " No officer you don't need a drink"

01-07-2010, 11:34 AM	#29 (permalink)
Pain Freak Isn't it? Isn't it?	If you miss this one there is always, "Ride Around the Bear". Not quite as hard but very close to the same route. I think it's about 3k less climbing. __________________ .................................................. ...................... This space for rent I don't like poached women. I prefer them sunny side up.-Waldo .................................................. .......................

01-11-2010, 10:50 AM	#34 (permalink)
Red Hawk Senior Member	Breathless Agony Registration open tonight at 8pm. I'm already registered, I rolled mine over from last year. http://www.cyclingpros.com/onyx.htm So who's going to do this one? __________________ " No officer you don't need a drink" Last edited by genusmtbkr5; 01-11-2010 at 11:33 AM. Reason: merged with existing thread

01-11-2010, 12:19 PM	#35 (permalink)
Drum n MTB STR Veteran	Breathless Agony sounds like it should be the name of a death metal band...so does Damnation Alley __________________ “You can live to be a hundred if you give up all the things that make you want to live to be a hundred” - Woody Allen

01-07-2010, 08:00 AM	#23 (permalink)
Kish Me DH'r in a rigid 9'rs body	New Year's resolution: "Ride more road" But damn, that dirt sure is tasty!

01-07-2010, 12:40 PM	#33 (permalink)
Yves Member	Very tempting... But I don't I will be ready this year. I just realized I really need to work on my base.

01-11-2010, 07:20 PM	#37 (permalink)
MTBMaven This is Shangri La	I assume a link to Active will appear on the page at 8:00 PM? __________________ You must be the change you wish to see in the world ~ Mahatma Gandhi Blogs: http://mtbmaven.vox.com http://nomadicbynature.vox.com

01-11-2010, 07:51 PM	#38 (permalink)
nailknot Junior Member	I might join you also. I will put a reminder in my calendar but repost this as the time draws nearer. Just meet at the Mill Creek ranger station?? I live in Redlands so will probably ride there

01-11-2010, 08:02 PM	#39 (permalink)
MTBMaven This is Shangri La	All registered and set to go. Now I just need to wait until May 1st. What to do until then? __________________ You must be the change you wish to see in the world ~ Mahatma Gandhi Blogs: http://mtbmaven.vox.com http://nomadicbynature.vox.com

01-11-2010, 08:04 PM	#40 (permalink)
MnMDan Senior Member	In...time to ride some hills...er, Mountains. __________________ Mmmmm... I look good. I mean really good. Hey everyone... come and see how good I look.

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