Sweatheart Ride - Rancho to LA
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VixObs at 12.22.07 - 12:50 pm
Sweatheart Ride - Rancho to LA
Saturday December 29th, 8:30 am
Ok, so we tried this once before from LA to Rancho, now we're going to do the reverse route. For most of us it was the farthest and longest we had ever ridden. It took us about 4.5 hours with an average speed of 12 MPH to do the 50 miles. So it's not at all a fast ride, just a constant, steady pace.
If you want to increase your mileage, if you're trying to get ready for something big like a century, if want to push yourself without killing yourself in the process, or if you want to squeeze in one more ride before the end of the year, this ride is for you. That's not to discourage all you hustlers, just know it will be a chill ride. We'll take breaks here and there. No rider left behind.
Riders from LA: The Metrolink train departs Union Station at 7 am and arrives at Rancho Cucamonga station at 8:07 am. Each car has designated areas to secure your bikes. It's set up for two bikes but you can fit 3-4 depending on the size of the bikes. If there's not enough space in the designated area, as long as you hold on to it and keep it out of the aisles, you'll be fine. We haven't had any problems with extra bikes in the past. The train conductors are usually pretty good about it.
One-way tickets for the Metrolink are $6.50.
Eastenders: Meet at the Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink station (11208 Azusa Court) at 8:15 am. We ride at 8:30 am.
Make sure your bike is in good working order. Bring the basics for bike repair (tubes, pumps, patch kit, etc), snacks and water. Once we get to LA we'll get some grub so bring some cash and a lock.
Eastenders: If you're hardcore, feel free to ride the route back to Rancho. We will be taking the Metrolink train back. Check here for the return schedule: http://www.metrolinktrains.com/schedules/html.php?id=361
The last train out of LA leaves at 11:30 pm.
RAIN CANCELS THE RIDE.
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You know I'm there -and no crying this time :)
cochiloco12.22.07 - 12:52 pm
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weather's looking good for saturday.
VixObs12.26.07 - 10:34 am
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So who else is down for this ride? The LA to Rancho version was fun and this one should be slightly easier as it will be more downhill.
cochiloco12.26.07 - 10:08 pm
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VixObs,
tell us about the picture in your profile, pleeeease.....
marino12.27.07 - 2:12 am
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"In a harrowing liebestod which is the climax and centerpiece of the film, the Guests, locked in an embrace and breathing through blowhole-like orifices on the back of their necks, take out flensing knives and cut away each other's feet and thighs. The remains of their lower body are revealed to contain traces of whale tails at an early stage of development, suggesting rebirth, physical transformation, and the possibility of new forms."
isn't love just like that?
it's from drawing restraint 9. a film by matthew ("The Cremaster Cycle") barney featuring his partner bjork.
VixObs12.27.07 - 9:52 am
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Aaaah thanks!
I guess one needs to go to Europe to
watch his films.
He followed the path that every wannabe successful artist needs to follow. Marry Rich. No not
that Rich.
marino12.27.07 - 10:44 am
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cochiloco, where you at?!?
VixObs12.28.07 - 6:05 pm
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What's the pace like for thjis ride?
cochiloco08.22.08 - 12:53 pm
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Let me hop in my DeLorean, hit 88 mph to get the 1.21 gigawatts of needed energy from plutonium and I'll let you know.
DetroitRider08.22.08 - 1:23 pm
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As alluded to by DetroitRider, this ride occurred last December.
ideasculptor08.22.08 - 2:49 pm
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The ride happened in Hill Valley. The weather was really nice until we got near the clock tower. You should have been there. I wore my orange vest.
DetroitRider08.22.08 - 3:20 pm
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hey detroitrider and ideasculptor, in many ways you both are correct! the ride did happen last december. but low and behold, it's happening again! crazy how these things work ;)
VixObs08.24.08 - 9:19 pm
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Yup I was talking about the one coming up this Saturday - not the ride from last year. Can I do this on a hybrid or is it just for roadies/fixies?
cochiloco08.25.08 - 11:40 pm
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Which Metrolink train are you guys taking to RC?
This is hella early for me, but I think I'd like to try to make it.
If any Westsiders want to roll, I can carry an extra bike or 2 and we could split parking costs at Union Station for the day.
God, this is early. So not a morning person.
hatehills08.26.08 - 2:19 am
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yes, it's early :/ we're trying to beat some of the heat. but hey, you can take a nap on the train on the way in :)
it's the San Bernardino Line:
http://www.metrolinktrains.com/schedules/html.php?id=361
VixObs08.26.08 - 7:29 am
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JC, if my closing goes as scheduled on Friday, i can do this ride on Sat.
stevo408.26.08 - 8:04 am
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Sounds good Stevo. Why don't you give me a call Friday evening and let me know!
hatehills08.26.08 - 11:34 am
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JC, will do. I only have your email address. Shoot me your cell via my profile contacts.
thanks.
stevo408.26.08 - 12:39 pm
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Looking good for me to go on this ride so far. Who else is thinking about doing this ride besides JC? I'll be on the F'n Westside Ride the night before but will bail a little early to get some sleep.
stevo408.28.08 - 6:38 am
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Finally, some IE'rs meeting up with elements of the Westsidazz!!!
I knew one day this collaboration would finally happen.
bentstrider08.28.08 - 10:19 am
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What is the terrain like for this ride? Or more specifically, is this a flat ride or are there any serious hills?
stevo408.28.08 - 4:28 pm
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I'm interested in this one, any more details as far as times and routes?
Gillingham08.28.08 - 4:34 pm
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There's a map on the ride post page. Looks like it's all downhill after mile 10. Trust me, I wouldn't be going if it were some crazy hill ride.
hatehills08.28.08 - 4:44 pm
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Anyone else stupid enough to want to try this fixed?
Gillingham08.28.08 - 4:46 pm
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House closed Escrow today. Looking forward to celebration by visiting beautiful Rancho Cucamonga.
stevo408.29.08 - 10:26 am
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It gets me hot when you talk real estate.
hatehills08.29.08 - 10:51 am
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last time we did this ride, about half were fixed. so it can be done. it's a gradual incline with a few uphills but nothing major.
we'll head out from the rancho metrolink station around 8:30am.
hope you guys join us.
VixObs08.29.08 - 11:35 am
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i did it last time on my fixed. it was no problem, ill be there tomorrow, see you all there
onlyxneedxone08.29.08 - 1:29 pm
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Hey guys,
Can you shoot me or us a cell number? JC, myself, Michael K, Liz, etc. (not all are defintiely coming) should have a way to get a hold of you if for some reason we miss the train or have other problems.
You can email me at: stevo.rd @ verizon.net
Thanks.
stevo408.29.08 - 6:48 pm
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WAKE UP!!! Time to go ride Rancho to LA.
cochiloco08.30.08 - 6:48 am
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Bananaphone, hatehills and I are on the train now! See you in an hour.
stevo408.30.08 - 6:52 am
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Epic heat, MANY flats, much fun had.
I feel stronger already.
bananaphone08.30.08 - 6:06 pm
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Ivana,
Just wanted to thank you for a great day of fixing flats! I'm kidding. I really enjoyed meeting everyone and loved the route. Hope everyone finished the ride safely and enjoyed Senor Fish. We went over to Philippe's and wolfed down some French Dip sandwiches.
Thanks again!
stevo408.31.08 - 6:22 pm
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