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« on: April 12, 2009, 10:10:48 AM » |
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This thread is used to track our lunch/after work rides and their times. The rides we have done include: 1. BOOB: Bohlman/On-Orbit/Bohlman. And we usually meet at Immanuel Lutheran Church of Saratoga (the last one on the right side before downtown Saratoga approaching from Hwy 85). In the winter, we meet in downtown (Public Parking on 3rd St). This route has been done in Low Key series a couple of times in the past. ( 2007 1996) 2. BOOB Low Key variation: This ride is just a variation of BOOB. We turn left on Norton Rd shortly after the start and it eventually dumps us on On Orbit. Some people say it's a little steeper and more sustained. Low Key Series will be doing this variation on Nov 9, 2009. 3. OLH: Old La Honda. This is a classic hill climb near Woodside. Low Key Series has been doing this ride many times, and Mudworm participated this year ( 2009). 4. Montebello: Montebello Rd is a classic hill climb near Stevens Creek Reservoir. Again, this is usually the opening climb for Low Key Series each year.
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« Reply #41 on: June 25, 2009, 09:35:11 AM » |
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It looks BOOB ride is on after all. Friday, 5:30 pm roll from the church. |
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« Reply #42 on: June 25, 2009, 11:51:07 AM » |
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I'll try to make this one. I assume that the church in question is the Catholic church near the Saratoga library? I'm doing a fast group ride this evening as well, so we'll see how I feel tomorrow.  |
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« Reply #43 on: June 25, 2009, 11:56:39 AM » |
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Not sure about the library. It's on the right side before you get to downtown. We park on the road (wide shoulder).
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« Reply #44 on: June 25, 2009, 01:22:04 PM » |
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BOOB this Friday(6/26/09)
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« Reply #45 on: June 25, 2009, 04:21:30 PM » |
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I think it is the one past the Library half way to hwy 9.
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« Reply #46 on: June 25, 2009, 10:12:06 PM » |
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Got it... But I also just realized that I'm already committed to going to watch the races at the velodrome tomorrow evening...
On the brighter side, I did a rather hard ride today. So BOOB might have been heinous tomorrow! Perhaps I'll sub something else for it since it's not supposed to get super hot until Saturday.
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« Reply #47 on: June 26, 2009, 11:30:00 PM » |
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BOOB 26 June 2009
MyNameisMud 35.23 PR
Mudworm 35.26 PR
Delbomber 42.22 PR
Alison 44.00
Surprised myself with this time. I felt slow. Delbomber always sets a fast pace at the bottom, but we both backed off early today. I was down in the granny gear much earlier than normal. Had to spin this one out. Having Mudworm on my wheel the whole time helped to push me. Mudworm passed me for a bit, had to push hard to get the pass and the short lead.
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« Reply #48 on: June 27, 2009, 06:49:15 AM » |
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« Reply #49 on: June 27, 2009, 02:01:04 PM » |
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For BOOB ride on 6/26/09, the 42:22 is a PR for me.
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« Reply #50 on: June 27, 2009, 04:39:10 PM » |
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HMMM, Mud, Per my calculation I think I won the La Costeņa challange. I think I got 7mins 35 sec for my handicap. Please confirm this...
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« Reply #51 on: June 27, 2009, 10:42:26 PM » |
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I think you are correct. I think I looked at a Montebello time.
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« Reply #52 on: June 30, 2009, 08:32:04 AM » |
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I'm up to a $1.50 found riding into work. This bike commuting is starting pay-offs!
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« Reply #53 on: July 01, 2009, 09:44:01 AM » |
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No kidding. F4, you are gonna get rich!
I didn't find any change on my way. But I found the 280 overpass from Canada to Ralston, and it cuts my commute down to 1:37. Sweet. I should do this more often. Plus, it's a lot more relaxing than driving Mud's Trooper. I can't wait for that Cash For Clunkers to take effect.
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« Reply #54 on: July 01, 2009, 11:51:37 AM » |
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No kidding. F4, you are gonna get rich!
I didn't find any change on my way. But I found the 280 overpass from Canada to Ralston, and it cuts my commute down to 1:37. Sweet. I should do this more often. Plus, it's a lot more relaxing than driving Mud's Trooper. I can't wait for that Cash For Clunkers to take effect. Little by little I'm getting my $$ back. Nothing today. Yah, the 280 overpass is nice. It gets you to Canada. Going home sucks cuz Ralston is a bit cramped. I should bike that way. I'm doing 1/2 to 1hr a day. I think I'll punish myself and bike home Friday. That's 2hrs+ for about 30mi (yah, I'm slow) |
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« Reply #55 on: July 06, 2009, 10:46:45 AM » |
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Home to work this am. Time 2hrs.
I'm getting back into the game!
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« Reply #56 on: August 01, 2009, 09:27:05 PM » |
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31 July 2009
Mudworm 38.43
MyNameisMud 41.07
First day back in a Month was not friendly.
Come on folks post up this thread dropped down a ways.
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« Reply #57 on: August 06, 2009, 09:47:38 AM » |
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On again this Friday. 5:30pm roll from the church. Who is in?
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« Reply #58 on: August 06, 2009, 12:01:26 PM » |
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I'll plan to be there... Two rounds?  |
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« Reply #59 on: August 08, 2009, 08:56:16 PM » |
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7 Aug 2009
BOOB
Mudworm 36:42
MyNameisMud 38:45
Fueco 45:57
BOOB Wildcat Variation
Mudworm 44:02
MyNameisMud 44:02
Fueco 45:54
Managed to pull away from Mudworm at the bottom but then she put it away on Orbit.
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« Reply #60 on: August 09, 2009, 02:14:09 PM » |
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A friend of mine says that the Wildcat variation is considerably harder than standard BOOB. It certainly seems a bit more sustained! Fun though... Next time, three rounds! |
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« Reply #61 on: August 09, 2009, 05:53:18 PM » |
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The Wildcat Variation is sustained steep, it came across a bit shorter. It would be interesting to reverse the order to see how that goes.
If you know of anyone that would be interested in joining, even if it is for one lap, pass on an invite.
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« Reply #62 on: August 09, 2009, 06:45:53 PM » |
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Next time... Wildcat, BOOB, Bohlman. We'll see what the times look like then!  |
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« Reply #63 on: August 13, 2009, 09:35:39 PM » |
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Okay. Aug 14. Roll at 5:30 from the church (the last one on the right side before Saratoga approaching from Hwy 85). Hope to see everyone there. |
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« Reply #64 on: August 14, 2009, 10:34:09 PM » |
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14 Aug 2009 BOOB
Mudworm 36:15
MyNameisMud 36:41
Delbomber 44:20
Managed to hang with Mudworm up into the upper reaches of Bohlman.
We then did a partial second lap riding up the Wildcat Variation then down. Delbombers first time. Good fun and good conversation.
Finished up at the Blue Rock, coffee and pastries. Good fun.
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« Reply #65 on: August 15, 2009, 11:29:04 AM » |
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The three of us rode up to the stop sign at the bottom of BOOB. While we had our fingers on the start buttons ready to press, Delbomer on my left said, "guys, let's just take it slow and easy, okay?" and Mud on my right responded, "Okay." And Boon! Suddenly, the two of them sprinted away from me like two arrows leaving their bows. So much for taking it slow and easy.  |
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« Reply #66 on: August 21, 2009, 11:58:45 AM » |
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BOOBs this pm. 5:30.
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« Reply #67 on: August 24, 2009, 10:23:57 AM » |
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21 Aug 2009 BOOB
Mudworm 37:41
MyNameisMud 41:33
The ride just does not get easy!
We are hoping for a record turn out this coming Friday, Aug 28. Come out and join us!
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« Reply #68 on: August 24, 2009, 01:46:08 PM » |
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Last week was difficult for me. I blew up at the bottom of Bolhman and had nothing to give for the entire ride. Just painful.
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« Reply #69 on: August 28, 2009, 03:04:21 PM » |
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« Reply #70 on: August 28, 2009, 08:57:42 PM » |
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28 Aug 2009 BOOB
MyNameisMud 37:29
Mudworm 37:30
Fueco 41:43 PR - Escaped from the BOOB and did Bohlman.
I think I gave it an honest effort since I had one dry heave after topping out.
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« Reply #71 on: August 28, 2009, 10:59:59 PM » |
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It was 104 degrees when I drove there. HOT! Mike, good job on riding all the way over in this heat.
Alison showed up, but then discovered that her gear cable was broken. She paid a bike shop to box her bike up when she flew back from the east coast. What a "fine" job they did!
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« Reply #72 on: August 28, 2009, 11:03:32 PM » |
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Riding too and from wasn't all that bad. Actually the ride home was very nice. It had cooled off to 96 by the time I went past the bank just before 85 on Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road.
Hopefully next time the temps won't be so hot. I think I can hang with you guys longer than 15 minutes!
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« Reply #73 on: September 04, 2009, 10:43:41 AM » |
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We on tonight? Or do I have to do it alone? |
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« Reply #74 on: September 04, 2009, 12:24:23 PM » |
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Mud packed his bike. I'm out because I'm doing a MTB ride tomorrow.
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« Reply #75 on: September 04, 2009, 08:30:45 PM » |
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I never did see Mr. Mud out there... I went up Highway 9 (43:57 -which is 2:17 slower than my PR) and Montevina Road (1st time! PR by default at 38:00 (from the "Icy" sign at the bottom to the downhill end of the wood fence by the gate at the top)... =)). I waited for about 15 minutes at the top of On Orbit to see if Erik would come up. No dice... Did talk to another guy named John up there. And I climbed Apollo Heights Court, which is nice little 300 yard (or so) climb right at the top on On Orbit. Beautiful afternoon for a ride! I started to late to get BOOB in too...  |
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« Reply #76 on: September 05, 2009, 09:50:33 AM » |
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5 Sept 2009 BOOB
MyNameisMud 39.45.61
Delbomber 45.38.76
Delbomber and Mud were out there. Not fast but we rode. Passed a Guy coming down, while on the upper part of Bohlman, and a Gal was on top when I finished.
The long hours at work have taken their toll and the times. A sub 36 minute time seems very far away.
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« Reply #77 on: September 05, 2009, 09:57:04 AM » |
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I may have seen Delbomber while I was going down Bohlman... I saw an Asian dude that looked vaguely familiar. I was wearing the San Jose Bike Club Jersey and taking the descent super slow.
Altogether, I saw four people going up while I was going down. Added to the guy that I talked to, there were a good number of people up there!
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« Reply #78 on: October 02, 2009, 10:53:05 AM » |
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BOOB is on again! 5:30 at Immanuel Lutheran Church of Saratoga (the last one on the right side before downtown Saratoga approaching from Hwy 85).
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« Reply #79 on: October 02, 2009, 10:41:46 PM » |
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Record turnout today:
2 Oct 2009 BOOB
mudworm 36:22
MyNameisMud 40:29
Jeanne 40:30
Delbomber 45:34
Gil DNF
Delbomber picked up four phone calls (work emergency) on the ride. Gil turned around after On Orbit. Next time, we'll meet in downtown.
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« Reply #80 on: October 15, 2009, 09:14:00 PM » |
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Bohlman (Wildcat variation) tomorrow. We'll park downtown and try to roll at 5:30pm.
Directions to parking:
85 exit on Saratoga Ave
Left on 3rd St. (our normal bike route to Bohlman)
Public Parking Lot on the right side.
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