Newbie Friendly Westridge/Sullivan Ride (5-21-08 @ 6PM)

[TrojanInsomniac]

What: Newbie Friendly Westridge/Sullivan Ride

I cannot think of a better way to celebrate the week being half over. This is more of a social-fun-happy hour type ride. There is some climbing involved; however, if regroups are necessary, I'm 100% for them! NOBODY will be left behind! !!!!!!

When: Wednesday, May 21. Meeting time at 6:00 P.M.

Where: Queensferry and Bayless in Brentwood - Look for a new, bright blue BMW 3-series and a funny looking Asian guy next to it. I'll be riding either an Orange Soma Juice Singlespeed or a Pivot Mach 5.
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/%5B2100...eles+CA+90049/

Route:
-Climb Bayless and Westridge (paved and fireroad). FYI......the paved portion of the ride can be a pain in the @$$, but it's doable
-From NIKE base at top of Westridge, continue west on Mullholland
-Possible side trip through Farmer's
-Down Sullivan Fireroad
-Descend into and ride through Sullivan Canyon back to starting point

We can also do the reverse........we can decide before the ride on Wednesday.

Distance/Time: ~10-15 miles/1.5-2.0 hours

Afterwards: Post-ride dinner?

Questions? Feel free to IM (username: markjyee), PM, or call me at 310-493-6694.

Thanks,
Mark

[Dino Brown]

Mark- Thanks for posting the ride!!!

Note to Westsider's:
When a LOCAL RIDE is posted try to attend!

1) You will have someone to ride with
2) You may meet someone "COOL"
3) These rides will give the 100's of Westsider's a chance to plan other rides
4) All STR members will benefit when daily, weekly, Newbie, Advanced Rides are posted in the ride calendar!
5) As the local rides become more successful, STR members from out of the area will be more likely to join you!

We will now return you to your regularly scheduled program!

Also breaks up the weekly grind of (OHOHHAVETOMAINTAINMYDEAL!!)
right at least your spinning and hanging out..

Sqishy

[TrojanInsomniac]

I also plan on doing some 'true' beginner rides.......ones you can bring your significant others and kids. Looking into because I've run into many people, including some lookers, who really want to try out the sport but are a little intimidated to do it on their own.

[Nagaredama]

Anyone want to ride Thursday after work?

Was thinking:
Up Sully
Down Hectic
Up Caballero
Down Sully

[Impy]

Originally Posted by Nagaredama

Anyone want to ride Thursday after work?

Was thinking:
Up Sully
Down Hectic
Up Caballero
Down Sully

Post it, with times n stuff!

mark what bike are you on so ppl can id you?

[Dino Brown]

QUESTION: What would be an "IDEAL TIME" to begin these weekday rides? 5:30....6:00.....6:30pm?

It would be most appreciated if a few Westsider's responded to this question!!!
Even if you can only attend one ride per month- chime-in with your opinions!

[Nagaredama]

Originally Posted by Impy

Post it, with times n stuff!

mark what bike are you on so ppl can id you?

Silver Specialized Enduro. I'm also about 8 feet tall.

Are you still riding a blue-ish single speed?

Originally Posted by Dino Brown

QUESTION: What would be an "IDEAL TIME" to begin these weekday rides? 5:30....6:00.....6:30pm?

It would be most appreciated if a few Westsider's responded to this question!!!
Even if you can only attend one ride per month- chime-in with your opinions!

5:30 or 6:00 would be ideal. Nice balance between work time and having enough daylight to get a good ride in.

[Burner]

I am looking good for this as well.... and er um, my description is same as impy's... 'cept I'm a dude.

grey Element, blue SS

[Dino Brown]

Burner--- What are the best available times (during the week) for you to ride?

[Burner]

Originally Posted by Dino Brown

Burner--- What are the best available times (during the week) for you to ride?

5 is usually good... I'm pretty flexible, sometimes I get out there 330-4 do a quick loop, then go back to work... sometimes I wait until I'm done and get there around 6. I usually play it by ear. I try to avoid finishing in the 5-630 range, because traffic heading home sux right about then.

[0gravity]

Originally Posted by Dino Brown

QUESTION: What would be an "IDEAL TIME" to begin these weekday rides? 5:30....6:00.....6:30pm?

It would be most appreciated if a few Westsider's responded to this question!!!
Even if you can only attend one ride per month- chime-in with your opinions!

I try and do a regular night ride every Wednesday. I don't always make it, but there's a core group that's always meeting up. It starts at 8, which might be too late for some people, but with peoples' long work days, commutes, getting a bite to eat, that 8 comes up pretty quick.

I don't think we've yet seen anyone from STR come check it out. I think you'd all like it.

Frankly, it would kind of a bummer if a separate west side Wednesday night ride started up. I've been trying to get some new faces into the ride as it is, without much luck. Now there might be two to chose from. I will probably stick with my crew.

If there was a new ride on another day, like Tuesday or Thursday, I'd probably show up for it.

The ride isn't showing up well in the calendar so here's a reminder link.

West Side Wednesday Night Ride

[Burner]

Originally Posted by 0gravity

I try and do a regular night ride every Wednesday. I don't always make it, but there's a core group that's always meeting up. It starts at 8, which might be too late for some people, but with peoples' long work days, commutes, getting a bite to eat, that 8 comes up pretty quick.

I don't think we've yet seen anyone from STR come check it out. I think you'd all like it.

I've never sacked up and bought lights, otherwise I'd be all over that ride.

[Impy]

Originally Posted by Nagaredama

Are you still riding a blue-ish single speed?
.

Ya

[Impy]

Originally Posted by 0gravity

Frankly, it would kind of a bummer if a separate west side Wednesday night ride started up.

I understand your point, but for me, there is no way I can ride that late - I'm in bed by 930! My ideal wednesday ride is 6 - I just happen to have an easiler schedule this week.

I think your ride is geared towards slightly faster riders, so I think there is still room for 2 rides. Unless I'm interpreting your invite wrong and it's not geared towards faster pace?

[0gravity]

Originally Posted by Impy

I understand your point, but for me, there is no way I can ride that late - I'm in bed by 930! My ideal wednesday ride is 6 - I just happen to have an easiler schedule this week.

I think your ride is geared towards slightly faster riders, so I think there is still room for 2 rides. Unless I'm interpreting your invite wrong and it's not geared towards faster pace?

If it's too late then it's too late. But I don't think the ride is too fast for you or most others. I've been on a ride or two with XC racers, and that was a lot faster. This is quick enough, but reasonable, and the group splits up a bit and re-groups at different points. The average bike is a DS with 6", if that means anything.

Personally, for those that can make the time, it's worth at least checking it out once before setting up another West side ride. One good thing about this one is that a core group always meets for the ride. So even if some riders miss it from time to time, you can count on having riding partners, which is important when you're riding at night.

By the way, today we have one of our rare travel days. It's going to corral cyn, backbone.

[GoodBreath]

I'll be there between 5 - 5:30, depending on 405 traffic.
I'm on Chumba XCL Grey.

[TrojanInsomniac]

I'll be riding either my Raw Intense 5.5 FRO or the Orange Soma Juice Single Speed. Looking forward to meeting you all later. I figure I'll get there at 5, and start riding at around 5:15 or so.

As for riding times, I'm pretty flexible right now. I currently the man of leisure (aside from some temp work). That will all change on June 2, when I'm back to the grind of Wall Street

[TrojanInsomniac]

Originally Posted by 0gravity

I try and do a regular night ride every Wednesday. I don't always make it, but there's a core group that's always meeting up. It starts at 8, which might be too late for some people, but with peoples' long work days, commutes, getting a bite to eat, that 8 comes up pretty quick.

I don't think we've yet seen anyone from STR come check it out. I think you'd all like it.

Frankly, it would kind of a bummer if a separate west side Wednesday night ride started up. I've been trying to get some new faces into the ride as it is, without much luck. Now there might be two to chose from. I will probably stick with my crew.

If there was a new ride on another day, like Tuesday or Thursday, I'd probably show up for it.

The ride isn't showing up well in the calendar so here's a reminder link.

West Side Wednesday Night Ride

I'd be all over this ride; however, it's been impossible for me to do so with the 3:30 A.M. wakeup time.

Is this the Cynergy ride? If so, Nir (Nintense) has said great things about the group!

[0gravity]