Tern of the Century
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Creative Thing at 05.19.08 - 6:26 pm
There will be a daylight "Dark Century" ride on Saturday, June 14, in honor of Tern, who is leaving us for a while.
Meet-up at Echo Park Lake at 9:30 am (yes, am)
Roll out at 10:00 am (yes, am)
Finish at E.P.L. much later that same day.
We'll do the traditional D.C. course, finishing at E.P. in the early evening.
A double century party (200 minutes long) will follow at a to be determined location.
This is a 100 mile, all day ride.
there will be an opportunity for others to join us in Pasadena for the last 20 miles or so.
I will post the ride with more details soon.
Yes, Tern will join us on the ride.
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this will be my first Double Century Party. My longest previous Party was 128 minutes. Should I wear protection?
SKIDMARCUS05.20.08 - 2:28 pm
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Protect yourself from 175 or 209 minute parties.
kyber05.20.08 - 2:30 pm
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Wow. I'm excited!! I moved my departure date a week so that I can do this ride. Thanks you guys.
tern05.20.08 - 8:48 pm
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Bring pot back to the beach: leave no tern unstoned.
ephemerae05.20.08 - 9:20 pm
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um...I feel a bit overexposed when I partake of these things, in public for sure. And, sometimes I get kinky.
Kinky High Tern. Good name for a record.
lols.
tern05.20.08 - 9:36 pm
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actually....I don't really have a good sense of what 'kinky' means. It sounds like a good thing to say about my reaction to pot, though.
But really, I bug out...a bit much. That's the facts, jack.
But, I love the slogan: "no tern unstoned!"
tern05.20.08 - 9:54 pm
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I just posted this ride, but here is the info. Start planning...NOW!
Tern of the Century Ride
Tern is leaving for an extended trip to the East Coast, and we’re throwing a going away ride and party for him.
Saturday, June 14
Meet at Echo Park Lake at 9:30 am (yes, am)
Roll out at 10 am sharp
We will follow the classic “Dark Century” course through Hollywood, L.A., Vernon, the L.A. River bike path, Long Beach, the San Gabriel River bike path, Duarte, Pasadena, Highland Park, Echo Park.
Kind of a daylight dark century ride.
Total distance is about 104 miles and we will be riding at a brisk clip (15-19 mph) most of the way.
At the conclusion of the ride (most likely around 8 pm), there will be a double century (200 minutes) party at a to-be-announced location. You do not have to do the ride to attend the party.
Special notes to century ridazz:
100 miles in a day on a bike is never an easy ride. No matter how fit you are or how slow we ride, it will be a major effort. If you have never ridden 100 miles in a day, and have not ridden 70 miles comfortably within the last two months, this ride is probably not for you.
We especially love first timers, but please, be prepared. We welcome everyone and we will not leave anyone behind, but for the sake of a good pace for the majority of the ridazz, seriously consider your ability to do this before committing yourself.
This being a day ride on the cusp of summer, you will need to be prepared for heat. Coat yourself with sun block and bring two full water bottles. We will make stops where you can buy more water, Gatoraid and food, but plan to be self contained. There is one 18 mile stretch and one 40 mile stretch where there will be no easy access to services.
Bring food with you. You will need to eat regularly during the ride. Bananas, Powerbars, PBJ sandwiches, cookies and M&Ms are all good. We will stop at a grocery store in Long Beach for a food break at about the 45 mile mark.
Eat a good breakfast before the ride too.
Other items to bring:
Two extra inner tubes that fit your wheels. There may or may not be blood, but there will be flats, I promise you.
A foldable extra tire that fits your wheels.
A working pump and/or enough co2 to fill two tires. The pump is the better option.
A patch kit (make sure the kit has fresh patches and the tube of glue is not dried up).
Pry bars and a multitool
Creative Thing05.24.08 - 8:49 am
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!!!! thanks so much, you guys. I'm gonna come along for the ride! I'm heading out to the east coast two days after this.
tern05.24.08 - 10:12 am
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THE AFTER-PARTY AT RIDGE WAY IN ECHO PARK
1435 Ridge Way
Los Angeles, CA 90026
Beware of chihuahuas,
Their owners will bite.
SKIDMARCUS05.30.08 - 3:35 pm
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Man, I am really starting to dread leaving for the summer.
I'll miss you guys.
But, I cannot wait for the century ride and the double century party!
I'm conflicted.
ps. bring on the chihuahuas!!!
tern05.30.08 - 3:41 pm
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Actually, with ample hindsight, I am a bit scared of one of the CHIHUAHUAS!
tern05.30.08 - 3:45 pm
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TWO WEEKS!
Anybody know a cheap place to laminate the spoke cards in north O.C.? Kinko's is killing me.
Creative Thing05.30.08 - 3:53 pm
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Leslie....There is a place near my house that can do it, and fairly cheap.
tern05.30.08 - 4:09 pm
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Kinko's is free, if you bring your own laminates! thats what i do. other places do that too, but you usually have to go through some human interaction which, of course, sucks.
SKIDMARCUS05.30.08 - 4:22 pm
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BAILA BAILA-LA-BAM-BA!
get ready for
Monsteraoke!
SKIDMARCUS06.2.08 - 3:26 pm
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Skid,
Thanks for the lamanator tip. I'll check out staples/Office Max for the material.
Tern, man, you live too far from me! I don't think I'll need more than 20 spoke cards anyway based on past particapaiton.
What do others think?
Creative Thing06.2.08 - 11:37 pm
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@ kyber
hahahha OH man that is thee best picture of Princess.. we need to blow that up and put a "beware of dog" sign out front
Kakihara06.4.08 - 1:10 am
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Hey, so who plans on riding this.
Don't forget, it's next week!
What's the roster look like?
kyber06.7.08 - 1:22 pm
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I'm in. Is there someplace I can drop my bag with a change of clothes beforehand? I'm gonna party afterward, but I'm doing the ride in spandex, so I'd like to change.
Alex Thompson06.7.08 - 1:38 pm
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Bring it to ridge way.
Here's the people who are in for sure. Add your name to the list as you reach that desired level of "sureness."
1. Tern
2. kyber
3. AT
4. ??
5. ??
6. ??
kyber06.7.08 - 1:48 pm
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PC = Probably Coming
PC06.8.08 - 1:41 am
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1. Tern
2. Kyber
3. A.T.
4. C.T.
5. PC (probably)
6. E-Rock
e-rock06.8.08 - 1:57 pm
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My stomach muscles are sore from coughing so much. I am now a probable, but not a certainty:
1. Tern
2. Kyber
3. AT (probably)
4. CT
5. PC (probably)
6. E-Rock
Alex Thompson06.8.08 - 2:08 pm
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1. Tern
2. Kyber
3. AT (probably)
4. CT
5. PC (probably)
6. E-Rock
7. Team midnight ridazz alc
it's only 100 miles.
:)
feelingrandy06.8.08 - 2:26 pm
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1. Tern
2. Kyber
3. AT (probably)
4. CT
5. PC (probably)
6. E-Rock
7. Team midnight ridazz alc
8. Stevo4 (a glutton for punishment) its on my calendar, but it depends if my knee has heeled.
TMR, its not gonna be quite the same with no supported rest stops, water stops or lunch. I miss those PBJ graham cracker things.
Q: Can you let us know what you are planning for rest stops/refueling on this ride? i did see that one stretch is 40 miles between stops? Most supported century rides have rest/refuleing stops every 15-20 miles. By that time, most have gone through at least 1 and possibly 2 bottles depending on heat, climbing etc. I just want to have an idea of how i am going prepare for the ride.
Thanks.
stevo406.8.08 - 7:23 pm
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1. Tern
2. Kyber
3. AT (probably)
4. CT
5. PC (probably)
6. E-Rock
7. Team midnight ridazz alc
8. Stevo4
9. Marcus
10. B-Rad
SKIDMARCUS06.8.08 - 9:30 pm
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We will make several stops for food and rest/catch up/flat repairs.
We will stop at a supermarket in east Long beach, just before the 40 mile river trail streatch and a 7-11 stop right after we get off the trail in Duarte.
There are places along the river trails where we can get stuff too, but on the past 3 century rides on this route that wasn't necessary.
10 riders signed up already, yeah! This is going to be fun!!
Creative Thing06.8.08 - 10:57 pm
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HEY RIDGEWAYSTES!
sign up now or be charged the extra $3 at the door! tickets to the once-a century event are going fast!
SKIDMARCUS06.9.08 - 1:52 pm
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yay team MR ALC this will be our little reunion. we scoff at 100 miles.
@ thompson you can put your crap at my place if you want its at vermont/adams
steph06.9.08 - 7:43 pm
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Thanks for the offer Steph, but I think I'm gonna swing by Ridgeway and drop it there . . . that way it will be there for the party.
Alex Thompson06.9.08 - 9:25 pm
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1. Tern
2. Kyber
3. AT (probably)
4. CT
5. PC (probably)
6. E-Rock
7. Team midnight ridazz alc
8. Stevo4
9. Marcus
10. B-Rad
11. zeroKelvin
Sup Tern!!! Let's do this!!!
zeroKelvin06.9.08 - 9:27 pm
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I;m gonna ice my knees and ankles all week, pick up a new bike on Thursday, and hopefully, hopefully! be up to consummate the relationship on Saturday with this, my first official century. (I'm pretty sure I accidentally did a couple while touring Europe, getting lost, riding into darkness and camping on the side of a highway, only to wake up in the morning and realize I'm in some vineyard owner's front entryway...but...I'm still scared.)
I wanna be there Tern, I will do my best!!!
vspangle06.9.08 - 9:49 pm
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me mee meeeee!! Drew said it will be an easy century and I don't know why but I believe him!
mixtemotions06.9.08 - 10:42 pm
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Mixtie!!!
The is no climb like Torry Pines on this ride.
You can do this!
1. Tern
2. Kyber
3. AT (probably)
4. CT
5. PC (probably)
6. E-Rock
7. Team midnight ridazz alc
8. Stevo4
9. Marcus
10. B-Rad
11. zeroKelvin
12. Mixtimotions
Creative Thing06.9.08 - 10:58 pm
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I'm in. Been itching to do a "real" road ride!
1. Tern
2. Kyber
3. AT (probably)
4. CT
5. PC (probably)
6. E-Rock
7. Team midnight ridazz alc
8. Stevo4
9. Marcus
10. B-Rad
11. zeroKelvin
12. Mixtimotions
13. cabhauler
cabhauler06.9.08 - 11:17 pm
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14. that's me! VSpangle (Most Probably.)
vspangle06.9.08 - 11:42 pm
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1. Tern
2. Kyber
3. AT (probably)
4. CT
5. PC (probably)
6. E-Rock
7. Team midnight ridazz alc (rider x 10+)
a. markedge
b. meghan
c. g7
d. feeling randy
e. newbie310
f. liz
g. zuko
h. stephani?
i.. Derek
j
17. Stevo4
18. Marcus
19. B-Rad
20. zeroKelvin
21. Mixtimotions
22. cabhauler
23. vspangle (most probably)
tern06.10.08 - 10:01 am
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1. Tern
2. Kyber
3. AT (probably)
4. CT
5. PC (probably)
6. E-Rock
7. Team midnight ridazz alc (rider x 10+)
a. markedge
b. meghan
c. g7
d. feeling randy
e. newbie310
f. liz
g. zuko
h. stephani
i.. Derek?
j Lance
k. Johanna
l. ?????????
18. Stevo4
19. Marcus
20. B-Rad
21. zeroKelvin
22. Mixtimotions
23. cabhauler
24. vspangle (most probably)
25. ???????????
tern06.10.08 - 10:07 am
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Yo!
Hey Tern of Arc! I was informed that my niece is turning another year older (today) and that on Saturday she will be eating cake and getting presents. I am to be in attendance, lest my sister run me over with her car. I will be on part of the ride and then venture to Whittier for familial shenanigans. Hopefully I will be able to catch you cats at Puro Luck or where ever ye shall be feasting later in the eve.
El R
NEWB31006.10.08 - 11:16 am
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I was SO looking forward to this, but my sister is coming to visit from Toronto tomorrow, and she wants to drive to SD this weekend with me. And don't say "just bring her" cuz... she's preggers and is not supposed to ride a bike... which is reason enough for me to never have children.
Anyway, I'm bummed that I won't be able to attend. Have fun doooodz! JEALOUSED.
canadienne06.10.08 - 11:49 am
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why'd you let your sister get preggers...
e-rock06.10.08 - 11:54 am
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NewB,
As you know, we will roll right by Whittier at about the 60 to 70 mile mark. Whatever portion you can join us on, it will be great to ride with you.
Creative Thing06.10.08 - 1:35 pm
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Man, wish I could make it, but after that stunt I pulled with that backwater, OTR-company a few weeks ago, I have to re-earn my stripes.
bentstrider06.10.08 - 1:56 pm
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Les: Yeah I remember the river trail goes up to Whittier, so that's where I'll make me exit. Awesome-ness. I'm looking forward to riding with the DC crew!
NEWB31006.10.08 - 2:35 pm
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will the route be posted for those that want to ride less and meet up?
spiraldemon06.10.08 - 2:46 pm
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Working on posting the route now.
I would like to designate a spot in Pasadena on Colorado Blvd. for riders to meet us and ride the last bit.
Anyone have a suugestion for a good spot near Old Town?
We'll have to communicate by phone to coordinate our E.T.A. as we roll.
Creative Thing06.10.08 - 3:35 pm
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Creative,
Make it Rico's on Colorado (i think) TWBG have stopped there on rides for Spudburritos at night. They have outdoor seating and a walkup counter. And its away from the Old Town section so you shouldn't be hassled. I'm sure Dak or others can tell you the proper address.
stevo406.10.08 - 4:09 pm
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Rick's Drive-In
680 E. Walnut St., Pasadena
=)
mmmm spuderittos!!!
TWBG!
mixtemotions06.10.08 - 4:15 pm
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This should only be allowed if the people who join in at Pasadena are given an appropriately humiliating name!
Pussy Posse! Ha, ha, ha!
PAM06.10.08 - 4:18 pm
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The Special Olimpdicks! Ha, ha, ha!
PAM06.10.08 - 4:22 pm
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I don't understand how such a good thing can have such a negative connotation.
few things are better than pussy
spiraldemon06.10.08 - 4:24 pm
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1. Tern
2. Kyber
3. AT (probably)
4. CT
5. PC (probably)
6. E-Rock
7. Team midnight ridazz alc (rider x 10+)
a. markedge
b. meghan
c. g7
d. feeling randy
e. newbie310
f. liz
g. zuko
h. stephani
i.. Derek?
j Lance
k. Johanna
l. ?????????
18. Stevo4
19. Marcus
20. B-Rad
21. zeroKelvin
22. Mixtimotions
23. cabhauler
24. vspangle (most probably)
25. KING (pending knee replacements or vicatin)
26. User1 (99% chance of making it)
27. ??????????
User106.10.08 - 4:26 pm
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tern will be sorely missed. I'd like to bring my sound system for part of the ride, not all 100 miles.
every time I'm constipated or drop a deuce, I'll remember terd
spiraldemon06.10.08 - 4:27 pm
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Just a note on preceding list. Many ALC riders are planning to attend the century, but I think some of us are being counted twice since TMR is listed as a group, but a lot of us are listed individually as well.
GarySe7en06.10.08 - 4:31 pm
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You make a good point, user "spiraldemon." I cannot believe I just said that!!!
Special Olimpdicks it is, then! Ha, ha, ha!
PAM06.10.08 - 4:40 pm
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furthermore, if your sexual orientation differs from mine, then few things are better than dick
spiraldemon06.10.08 - 4:52 pm
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1. Tern
2. Kyber
3. AT (probably)
4. CT
5. PC (probably)
6. E-Rock
7. Team midnight ridazz alc (rider x 10+)
a. markedge
b. meghan
c. g7
d. feeling randy
e. newbie310
g. zuko
h. stephani
i.. Derek?
j Lance
k. Johanna
l. ?????????
18. Stevo4
19. Marcus
20. B-Rad
21. zeroKelvin
22. mixtemotions
23. cabhauler
24. vspangle (most probably)
25. KING (pending knee replacements or vicatin)
26. User1 (99% chance of making it)
27. mikeywally?? DO IT!
28. WAYNE!? are you gonna ride!? mindfullofmusic!
mixtemotions06.10.08 - 5:01 pm
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I do not know which sexual orientation orients itself toward limp dicks, user "spiraldemon," but if that is sexual orientation I would prefer sexual disorientation any day! Ha, ha, ha! Ha, ha, ha!
I'm PAM!
PAM06.10.08 - 5:03 pm
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for the vast majority of the time, all dicks are limp
spiraldemon06.10.08 - 5:07 pm
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This forum provides ample proof of that, user "spiraldemon."
PAM is riding the Tern of the Century ride!!! One hundred miles, one hundred smiles!!! See you there!!!
PAM06.10.08 - 5:14 pm
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1. Tern
2. Kyber
3. AT (probably)
4. CT
5. PC (probably)
6. E-Rock
7. Team midnight ridazz alc (rider x 10+)
a. markedge
b. meghan
c. g7
d. feeling randy
e. newbie310
g. zuko
h. stephani
i.. Derek?
j Lance
k. Johanna
l. KING (pending knee replacements or vicatin)
18. Stevo4
19. Marcus
20. B-Rad
21. zeroKelvin
22. mixtemotions
23. cabhauler
24. vspangle (most probably)
25. User1 (99% chance of making it)
26. mikeywally?? DO IT!
27. WAYNE!? are you gonna ride!? mindfullofmusic!
28. PAM
tern06.10.08 - 7:02 pm
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Everybody's down.
tern06.10.08 - 7:04 pm
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100 Miles, Ugghhhhhhh!
100 Miles in the Dark, Ugghhhhhhh!
100 Miles in the Dark, while it's raining, Double Ughhhhhhh!
100 Miles in the Hot Baking Sun?
Wouldn't miss it if Halle Berry, Selma Hayek, & Kelly Hu invited me over for Happy Time. Pause! Ummm!
I know, I know...Washing my spandex now.
mindfullofmusic06.11.08 - 3:08 am
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1. Tern
2. Kyber
3. AT (probably)
4. CT
5. PC (probably)
6. E-Rock
7. Team midnight ridazz alc (rider x 10+)
a. markedge
b. meghan
c. g7
d. feeling randy
e. newbie310
g. zuko
h. stephani
i.. Derek?
j Lance
k. Johanna
l. KING (pending knee replacements or vicatin)
18. Stevo4
19. Marcus
20. B-Rad
21. zeroKelvin
22. mixtemotions
23. cabhauler
24. vspangle (most probably)
25. User1 (99% chance of making it)
26. mikeywally?? DO IT!
27. WAYNE!? are you gonna ride!? mindfullofmusic!
28. PAM
29. mindfullofmusic
tern06.11.08 - 6:40 am
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#27 = #29 WAYNE IS WAYNE IS MINDFULLOFMUSIC!
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SKIDMARCUS06.11.08 - 10:05 am
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Hey CT I'll hop on the train at Theines SGRT...
This will be fun!
alicestrong06.11.08 - 10:15 am
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1. Tern
2. Kyber
3. AT (probably)
4. CT
5. PC (probably)
6. E-Rock
7. Team midnight ridazz alc (rider x 10+)
a. markedge
b. meghan
c. g7
d. feeling randy
e. newbie310
g. zuko
h. stephani
i.. Derek?
j Lance
k. Johanna
l. KING (pending knee replacements or vicatin)
18. Stevo4
19. Marcus
20. B-Rad
21. zeroKelvin
22. mixtemotions
23. cabhauler
24. vspangle (most probably)
25. User1 (99% chance of making it)
26. mikeywally?? DO IT!
27. WAYNE!? are you gonna ride!? mindfullofmusic!
28. PAM
29. alicestrong
tern06.11.08 - 12:16 pm
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Damn i feel so out of the loop - it's been a while since my last DC. I'll see you guys there on Sat.
mellowyellow06.11.08 - 12:32 pm
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Yeah...mellow yellow!!!
tern06.11.08 - 12:54 pm
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1. Tern
2. Kyber
3. AT (probably)
4. CT
5. PC (probably)
6. E-Rock
7. Team midnight ridazz alc (rider x 10+)
a. markedge
b. meghan
c. g7
d. feeling randy
e. newbie310
g. zuko
h. stephani
i.. Derek?
j Lance
k. Johanna
l. KING (pending knee replacements or vicatin)
18. Stevo4
19. Marcus
20. B-Rad
21. zeroKelvin
22. mixtemotions
23. cabhauler
24. vspangle (most probably)
25. User1 (99% chance of making it)
26. mikeywally?? DO IT!
27. WAYNE!? are you gonna ride!? mindfullofmusic!
28. PAM
29. alicestrong
30. mellowyellow
31. PC
tern06.11.08 - 3:40 pm
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Is it because I have the strength of two men that I'm on that list as #5 and #31?
PC06.11.08 - 3:41 pm
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I'm losing track!!!
tern06.11.08 - 3:44 pm
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There is a good chance I'll be doing this. If I can manage to wake up that early.
theroyalacademy06.11.08 - 3:47 pm
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You better go, dude! You were an essential part of the cleanup to the ride for MR/ALC, we were getting everyone together to go to the after party at Pure Luck, no?
See you there!
tern06.11.08 - 3:55 pm
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1. Tern
2. Kyber
3. AT (probably)
4. CT
5. PC (probably)
6. E-Rock
7. Team midnight ridazz alc (rider x 10+)
a. markedge
b. meghan
c. g7
d. feeling randy
e. newbie310
g. zuko
h. stephani
i.. Derek?
j Lance
k. Johanna
l. KING (pending knee replacements or vicatin)
18. Stevo4
19. Marcus
20. B-Rad
21. zeroKelvin
22. mixtemotions
23. cabhauler
24. vspangle (most probably)
25. User1 (99% chance of making it)
26. mikeywally?? DO IT!
27. WAYNE!? are you gonna ride!? mindfullofmusic!
28. PAM
29. alicestrong
30. mellowyellow
31. theroyalacademy
tern06.11.08 - 3:57 pm
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yeah sean... you better go, even if only to prevent me from smacking you across the head going "stupid! stupid! stupid!"
canadienne06.11.08 - 4:02 pm
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Okay, somebody just has to remind me to duck out early from Friday night's Alphabetric ride. (That shit better not head Westside!)
theroyalacademy06.11.08 - 4:13 pm
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FUCK YEAH! SATURDAY!
I'm doing it fixed and my arm will be lathered in sunblock.
markedge06.11.08 - 4:32 pm
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Alice (and any one else who wiil join the ride in progress),
email me so we can exchange cell #'s.
lesliecaldera@sbcglobal.net
Creative Thing06.11.08 - 5:42 pm
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This is my guess...and I think it's a pretty good guess:
Markedge was riding south for seven days from San Francisco.....
I think it's his right arm.
lofl!
tern06.11.08 - 5:42 pm
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LOL. good guess... although I think it has more to do with his new tattoos...
i know because after ALC we can read each others' minds.
canadienne06.11.08 - 5:50 pm
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Good news: I just got a client who wants to buy a house.
Good news: My knee is feeling better.
Bad news: I have to show them homes on Saturday so no ride for me.
Good news: I should be able to show up at the end.
Good news: I should be able to make rent. Yay.
stevo406.11.08 - 5:50 pm
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Good on ya, Steve04!!
tern06.11.08 - 5:57 pm
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Everytime I read the title, "Another Dark Century", I was always reminded of some post-apocalyptic/dystopian thriller that involved a tattered country, and some "Man With No Name" character.
But, after riding all those miles in one night, I'm willing to bet one does feel like the end of the world.
bentstrider06.11.08 - 6:02 pm
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hahaha! Bentrider, you've got it right. Sometimes it's like both heaven and hell. We're all kinds of happy hanging out after the ride....but then there is the random cramp from hell, every so often.
tern06.11.08 - 6:08 pm
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tern, i'd be so f'ing down for this ride, both for the shear fun and to say goodbye, but i've got family shit to do. see you on your return.
indigis06.11.08 - 6:29 pm
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]hearts], indigis.
tern06.11.08 - 6:32 pm
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Tern, buddy - the sun rises in the East, and sets in the West. So unless he was riding North in the morning and South in the evening he wouldn't have just one burnt arm. Clearly you've been doing short rides in the evening lately.
Burn sauce, mild.
Alex Thompson06.11.08 - 6:52 pm
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Smoke my chode with mild burn sauce, Alex!!!
tern06.11.08 - 6:55 pm
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There mountains are to the east, the water is to the west....I still say overall burn on the west side! (pun intended)
lols
tern06.11.08 - 6:57 pm
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But, you're still coming on the ride, right? Because you are really important tom me, serious. There will be three doctors, including you, on the ride. So, if we need to triangulate the hypontenuse if there is a natural disaster....you will be on hand. Also, I want you to come to the ride because I love you, and I love what you have done with the bikrowave, and I love what you can do to have fox 11 cover this ride....pwned!!! No, serious. It's all right here, Alex. I'm glad you're going.
tern06.11.08 - 7:13 pm
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no response from the masta? I must be screwing things up.....I'll just get back to making lists of people going on the ride....and maybe I'll drink some water.
tern06.11.08 - 7:41 pm
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this is going to be sooo the awesome!
e-rock06.11.08 - 7:51 pm
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Erock is DC crew....after that night ride in the monsoon, for sure....glad you're going, man.
tern06.11.08 - 8:22 pm
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You guys should hear this song, Sleeper Hold, by No Age. It is so fucking rad,. I have it on repeat....just get this song on itunes..It's the best one they've got. 99 cents. I'm not saying this because I know them....I just think it is an inspiring song...
tern06.11.08 - 8:28 pm
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OK, take me off the Wimpy Undecided List and put me on the Rugged Manly Definitely List.
PC06.12.08 - 3:00 am
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No RSS feed for this thing Tern. Otherwise I'd be on top of you like grilled on cheese. peanut butter on jelly. Pop tarts on titties.
Alex Thompson06.12.08 - 4:56 am
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There will be a ride to the party, for those of us who prefer to ride less than an eighth of a century.
First meet spot: Vermont and Wilshire Redline Metro Station 8:30pm
Ride 9pm.
Second meet spot: Vermont and Sunset Redline Metro Station 8:45pm, meet up and ride with Vermont and Wilshire group at 9:15pm.
We will stop at a liquor store on our way to the Echo Park party house so we can stock up on party victuals.
Arrive at Ridgeway at 10:00pm. Dance, drink, socialize and party.
Route map to party.
skd06.12.08 - 11:48 am
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FYI, we're still not even sure if any of us will be home by 10pm...
kyber06.12.08 - 11:51 am
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We'll party until you arrive.
skd06.12.08 - 11:53 am
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I recommend using the lake as a staging area until you get the affirmative "go" signal. It's super close to the house, and you can make as much noise as you want down there without drawing attention to yourselves.
Our neighbors have been very very patient with us, and we'd like to make sure this continues.
kyber06.12.08 - 12:00 pm
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We'll head to the Lake after the liquor store.
skd06.12.08 - 12:03 pm
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Uhhhh do you really think that will stop people for partying?
In Tern's honor of course.
Drew06.12.08 - 12:09 pm
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@Drew
Nope, but locked doors will.
I'm just putting it out there that we may or may NOT be home by 10pm. I wanted to make sure that there are "no surprises."
kyber06.12.08 - 12:14 pm
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is there a route somewhere? i'm contemplating going even though i am not sure i could do the whole thing...i could drop out early though if there is a spot not too far from the westside.. this sounds way more fun than my training early on sat morning
what will your average speed be you think?
if anyone replies i'll love you forever. i tend to kill threads it seems.
tomato06.12.08 - 2:20 pm
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What's so great about Ridgeway, I've never been...
Jaz06.12.08 - 2:23 pm
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I don't know about route, but the ride posting says 15-19 mph.
theroyalacademy06.12.08 - 2:29 pm
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yeah that's def too fast (to avg) for me. i just wonder with the longer list if it will go a little slower...but everyone may be speed demons and i just don't know them that well
tomato06.12.08 - 2:40 pm
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Tif,
I sent an email to Jon to see if he wants to organize a ride from the Westside to the party Saturday night. That should be a slower ride but still it would be a good distance. Maybe you can send him a text as well. A group of us are going to meet at 8:30ish at the Vermont and Wilshire Metro station and ride towards the party about 9:00pm. Maybe you folks could rendezvous with us. The century ride sounds daunting to me, though with another year of practice I might be able to do it.
skd06.12.08 - 2:51 pm
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Since when is that the westside?
I think I'm going to be riding from the actual westside.
Maybe meet at the BRW if anyone is interested. If only a couple get in contact with me though, I might just bus it for the sake of being lame.
310-923-5033
Jaz06.12.08 - 2:53 pm
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Jaz,
Vermont and Wilshire isn’t the Westside. A Westside ride has not been organized yet.
I suggested when a Westside ride was solidified, they could possibly rendezvous with the Vermont and Wilshire ride.
skd06.12.08 - 3:06 pm
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@tomato
Given the MR ride the night before, and ALC ridazz still with aches and pains, I doubt we will really maintain that pace either. Nonetheless, a century's no joke (from what I hear; this will be my first).
Also, though I don't know the route, looking at old dark century routes (which I think this is following/based upon), they don't really go west at all. So little chance to drop out along the way. But, obviously, someone else could respond with more authority.
theroyalacademy06.12.08 - 3:28 pm
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Tif,
Jon is out-of-town this weekend. So maybe Jaz or some other Westsider could organize the ride to the party.
skd06.12.08 - 3:32 pm
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Tern likes to push it, so don't be surprised if the avg. speed is in the high teens.
kyber06.12.08 - 3:33 pm
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Keep in mind there are two "Tern" threads right now.
This one is about the ride itself. As in the century.
The other one entitled "Tern Your Century into a Party" is about the post-ride party. You may have better luck with ride to ride plans if you post in that thread.
kyber06.12.08 - 3:35 pm
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@ jaz and skd
yes i was also thinking about riding from the westside to that meeting point and i was going to ask jon..so i should do that now.
if i do that, i want to make sure there's a group to ride home with as well. i'm too scared to do it alone.
i'm over the idea that i can do the century. i'll just go to my training that morning instead.
tomato06.12.08 - 3:36 pm
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i think i might be riding the century!! woo
mikeywally06.12.08 - 4:34 pm
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Bummer, terns out my sister's graduation is that morning. I was really looking forward to taking my new bike through its paces riding fast and far with you gais. Soon, soon!
1. Tern
2. Kyber
3. AT (probably)
4. CT
5. PC (probably)
6. E-Rock
7. Team midnight ridazz alc (rider x 10+)
a. markedge
b. meghan
c. g7
d. feeling randy
e. newbie310
g. zuko
h. stephani
i.. Derek?
j Lance
k. Johanna
l. KING (pending knee replacements or vicatin)
18. Stevo4
19. Marcus
20. B-Rad
21. zeroKelvin
22. mixtemotions
24. vspangle (most probably)
25. User1 (99% chance of making it)
26. mikeywally?? DO IT!
27. WAYNE!? are you gonna ride!? mindfullofmusic!
28. PAM
29. alicestrong
30. mellowyellow
31. theroyalacademy
cabhauler06.12.08 - 4:40 pm
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1. Tern
2. Kyber
3. AT (probably)
4. CT
5. PC (definitely)
6. E-Rock
7. Team midnight ridazz alc (rider x 10+)
a. markedge
b. meghan
c. g7
d. feeling randy
e. newbie310
g. zuko
h. stephani
i.. Derek?
j Lance
k. Johanna
l. KING (pending knee replacements or vicatin)
18. Stevo4
19. Marcus
20. B-Rad
21. zeroKelvin
22. mixtemotions
24. vspangle (most probably)
25. User1 (99% chance of making it)
26. mikeywally?? DO IT!
27. WAYNE!? are you gonna ride!? mindfullofmusic!
28. PAM
29. alicestrong
30. mellowyellow
31. theroyalacademy
PC06.12.08 - 4:49 pm
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Are you bringing out the Bianchi, PC?
kyber06.12.08 - 4:50 pm
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I'm in for the century. My original plan was to take the Blue Line from LB up to Downtown then ride to Echo Lake; however, I don't have time so I'll have to drive.
I have room for one more in my p/u truck if anyone needs a ride from the east LB area. -- Ed
Ed06.12.08 - 5:29 pm
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I'll take you up on that offer, Ed.
I was taking the Blue Line myself, leaving home at 7:00 am to do it.
I live in Cypress and can ride to your home.
What time are you planning on leaving?
714 952-1071 Leslie
Creative Thing06.12.08 - 7:07 pm
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At all those interested in riding to the party from the west side a new thread has been started.
http://midnightridazz.com/forums.php?topicId=3427&pgnum=1
West(best)side to Tern....
Jaz06.12.08 - 7:10 pm
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. Tern
2. Kyber
3. AT (probably)
4. CT
5. PC (definitely)
6. E-Rock
7. Team midnight ridazz alc (rider x 10+)
a. markedge
b. meghan
c. g7
d. feeling randy
e. newbie310
g. zuko
h. stephani
i.. Derek?
j Lance
k. Johanna
l. KING (pending knee replacements or vicatin)
18. Stevo4
19. Marcus
20. B-Rad
21. zeroKelvin
22. mixtemotions
24. vspangle (most probably)
25. User1 (99% chance of making it)
26. mikeywally?? DO IT!
27. Wayne aka mindfullofmusic is riding
28. PAM
29. alicestrong
30. mellowyellow
31. theroyalacademy
mindfullofmusic06.12.08 - 8:24 pm
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holy shit this is a lot of people for a century!! It'll be interesting to see what the attrition rate is like...I ain't waitin for nobody!!!
kidding...
...EXCITED!!!
Lance K06.12.08 - 8:31 pm
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CT: You got it. I'm planning on leaving at 8:30. I'll give you a call for more details.
Ed06.12.08 - 9:10 pm
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Wow - that is a huge list. I'm starting to think that we should have a SAG vehicle = there's a reason large centuries and double centuries usually have support. The Box?
Let me be the asshole that says: long long rides with people of substantially different abilities are sometimes not fun if the group is forced to stay together. The faster people end up bored and they end up going too fast for the slower people, no matter how much they slow down. The slower people feel obligated to ride faster than they really can, and spend the ride chasing and feeling guilty. Ultimately it all ends in tears in the Disneyland parking lot.
Or maybe that's just me. I've been on both ends of that.
Alex Thompson06.12.08 - 10:09 pm
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SAG vehicle, schmag vehicle. This is Ridazz. We'll be fine. We made it down to San Diego last year, and we only had to shoot one or two people.
Everybody, please: just bring a roadworthy bike, make sure you can truly ride 100 miles in a day, and don't overtrain today. You really don't want to be the one we have to euthanize.
PC06.13.08 - 3:21 am
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...and yes, I'm bringing the Bianchi.
PC06.13.08 - 4:15 am
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also: hydrate+carbload for two today.
soso06.13.08 - 10:52 am
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Tern
2. Kyber
3. AT (probably)
4. CT
5. PC (definitely)
6. E-Rock
7. Team midnight ridazz alc (rider x 10+)
a. markedge
b. meghan
c. g7
d. feeling randy
e. newbie310
g. zuko
h. stephani
i.. Derek?
j Lance
k. Johanna
l. KING (pending knee replacements or vicatin)
18. Stevo4
19. Marcus
20. B-Rad
21. zeroKelvin
22. mixtemotions
24. vspangle (most probably)
25. User1 (99% chance of making it)
26. mikeywally?? DO IT!
27. Wayne aka mindfullofmusic is riding
28. PAM
29. alicestrong
30. mellowyellow
31. theroyalacademy
32. kata
33. stevex3 (34.3% of doing it on my GTB)
stevestevesteve06.13.08 - 11:04 am
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Sorry drew but ur gonna have to scratch me. I've got to do the smart thing and rest them knees up.
jchungerford06.13.08 - 11:04 am
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Here's the email address to the route for tomorrow's ride.
Route slips coming later this afternoon.
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/152175
tern06.13.08 - 3:01 pm
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FUCK, if my bike wasn't still epic fucked I would be so in,
ill see you all at the party however
hartwick, youre a pussy06.13.08 - 3:55 pm
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Here's the route...don't bother to print it out....we'll do it for you.
Start on Echo Park Ave. at Echo Park Lake
North on Echo Park Ave.
Left on Sunset Blvd.
Veer left, continue on Sunset (2.9 mi.)
LEFT on Vermont Ave. (2.9 mi.)
Right on Melrose Ave. (3.9 mi)
Left on La Brea Ave. (6.9 mi.)
Left on WAshington Blvd. (10 mi.)
Pass Main
Pass Central
Right on Alameda St. (16.6 mi.)
Left on Vernon Ave. (17.7 mi.)
Vernon Ave. becomes Pacific Blvd (18.2 mi.)
Left on Leonis Blvd. (18.7 mi.)
Leonis Blvd. becomes District Blvd. (19.9 mi.)
Pass Atlantic Blvd.(21.2 mi.)
Enter LA River Bike Path on the Left (21.3 mi.)
Pass under Firestone Blvd. (24.6 mi.)
Pass under 710 Fwy. (25.7 mi.)
!!! Pass under Imperial Hwy.,
then exit bike Path (26.1 mi.)
(Cross over the LA River on Imperial Hwy,
and continue South on the bike path on the
other side of the river (26.1 mi.))
!!! End of La River Bike Path (37.9 mi.)
(Ride around the back of the Golden Shores
RV Park, Which ends at Golden Shore (38 mi.)
Left from the sidewalk on to Golden Shore (38 mi.)
Right on Ocean Blvd. (38.3 mi.)
Veer Left onto Livingston Dr. (41.3 mi.)
Right on E. 2nd St. (41.9 Mi.)
Right on Pacific Coast Hwy (43.7 mi.)
!!! Cross over the river and enter the bike path
on your right, then go under PCH to continue
north on the San Gabriel River Path (44.2 mi)
!!! Cross over footbridge, then stay left (55.7 mi)
Continue on San Gabriel River bike path.
!!! Bike path ends abruptly At San Gabrel Pkwy (63.7 mi.)
Cross over San Gabrel River Pkwy to the other Side of
the river. Continue North on the Bike Path
Scheduled stop at the top of a small Dam by
Pico River Golf Course (64.5 mi.)
Continue down the north side of the Dam and Make
a right at the intersectionof bike paths (64.8 mi)
Continue North on San Gabriel River bike path
!!! Path ends at Arrow Hwy. Cross Arrow Hwy and
continue on the bike path to the right.
Climb Santa Fe Dam PUUUSSSHHH! (73.1 mi.)
Ride Across the top of the Dam and Stay to the
Right of the Guard Shack to stay on the path (75.7 mi.)
!!! Path end at a four way stop.
Continue straight (76.1 mi)
Make your first Left (76.5 mi.)
Ride to the Stone Building (nature Center.Stay Right
of it.
Make a Right at the end of the Nature Center (76.6 mi)
Continue North on San Gabriel River Path
Pass under the 210 Fwy. 77.7 mi.
!!! Right at the foot Bridge
(watch out for the dangerous gate at the end (78.7 mi)
Left on Encanto Pkwy at the end of the Bridge (78.9 mi.)
Right on Huntington Blvd. (79.4 mi.)
(There's a seven Eleven on the right...drink some water!)
Veer right on Colorado Pl. (85.1 mi.)
Colorado Pl becomes Colorado St. (85.7 Mi)
Colorado St. Becomes Colorado Blvd. (86.1 mi.)
!!! Colorado Blvd. Shares a Freeway onramp. Stay on
Colorado Blvd. Be Careful!!! (92.6 mi.)
Left on Figueroa at the bottom of a STEEP hill (94.3 mi.)
(Be careful fixie/track bike riders!!)
Pass York.
Pass Ave 43.
Left on Pasadena Ave.(98.3 mi)
Veer right to stay on Pasadena Ave. (95.4 mi)
Right on Broadway (99.9 mi.)
Right on Ceasar Chavez (101.4 mi)
Ceasar Chaves Becomes Sunset Blvd. (102 mi.)
Left on Echo Park Blvd. (103 mi.)
You're Done. Go to a Party. You deserve it!
tern06.13.08 - 4:41 pm
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I love the pre-ride feasts.
kyber06.13.08 - 4:44 pm
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I still have to proof read the rights and lefts..I just got done with it...so don't print it out...it's not the final word. That doesn't come until tomorrow morning. If you would like...I would be more than happy for anyone familiar with this terrain to look it over, and tell me if I got a turn wrong....this is what I'm doing right now.
tern06.13.08 - 4:54 pm
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actually i've lost my taste for pre-ride feasts... binging out of necessity has really taken the fun out of eating. help!
soso06.13.08 - 4:58 pm
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It could be worse. You could be subjected to a diet of clif bars.
kyber06.13.08 - 5:02 pm
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That route there is appetizing just by the mere description of it.
Eh, next time then.
bentstrider06.13.08 - 5:28 pm
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So where are we stopping for lunch?
You know what I'm going to ask next...
kyber06.13.08 - 5:38 pm
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I just got the first produce from my garden...and I'm bringing it just for you, kyber. You can eat it along the way, if you want.
tern06.13.08 - 5:41 pm
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Too bad that I'll be gone to harvest most of it....but it was fun planting and gardening, anyway.
tern06.13.08 - 5:42 pm
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dude, after the ALC i dont think i could stomach another fucking clif bar! they started to make me gag after the 2nd day.
jchungerford06.13.08 - 5:44 pm
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I sort of wanted to talk about the route, but food is cool, too. I know what you mean Jared. I have had a bunch of breakups with clif bars.
tern06.13.08 - 5:47 pm
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Okay, so officially, we won't have a break to eat lunch....because we are riding a century. We aren't riding a 30 mile ride, then stopping for lunch, and then riding another 30 mile ride and stopping for afternoon tea, and then riding another 39.999999 mile ride to end with a nice dinner. We're riding a hundred and three miles. Then the eating and fun and whatever else you guiys want to get me into...will happen.
I think.
tern06.13.08 - 5:55 pm
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Tern-
Wasn't sure what your plans were, which is why I asked. Gonna head to the store now to pick up some food to eat along the way.
kyber06.13.08 - 5:59 pm
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I'm bringing you my first tomatoes.....I said I would do this a while ago, and they have started becoming ripe before I though they would...we can eat them on the ride...if you don't, I will....there are only a few so far though....and as we planned...I am not going to be able to give you any squach...they're still growing.
But, one of our unofficial stops...right before we get onto the SG Path, is a whole foods market...you can stock up there, if you'd like.
tern06.13.08 - 6:08 pm
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Alright Alright! ! ! !
Had a near miss with this ride and almost had to bail, but I'm in.
I'll head up early tomorrow morning and see you at Echo Park.
No lunch huh? Wow Drew, you are hard core ; P
Drew06.13.08 - 6:13 pm
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Clif Bars.
It's all about cramming a PB and pretzel sandwich down your gullet!!!
bentstrider06.13.08 - 6:15 pm
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I'm sorry, man....I'm not planning this ride....but it was necessary for me to plan the route...and map it and route map it...somehow. But, if everyone wants to stop for lunch, that's alright with me. I just wanted to do a century....but two rides would be fine with me. hahahah. I'm glad you're coming out, Drew.
tern06.13.08 - 6:18 pm
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I am amending all former comments. I am happy to go along on this ride, no matter what it is like. And, thanks to everyone going.
YeeeHow! I am excited!!!
tern06.13.08 - 6:36 pm
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getting bump lonely up in here.
tern06.13.08 - 6:45 pm
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At long last, here is the route.
Many thanks to Tern for coming through in a pinch and creating this list.
We will make a major food stop around 45 miles.
Ralphs on one corner, In-N-Out on another and 7-11 on another. Take your pick!
I will have printed route slips to pass out in the morning.
Start on Echo Park Ave. at Echo Park Lake
North on Echo Park Ave.
Left on Sunset Blvd.
Veer left, continue on Sunset (2.9 mi.)
LEFT on Vermont Ave. (2.9 mi.)
Right on Melrose Ave. (3.9 mi)
Left on La Brea Ave. (6.9 mi.)
Left on WAshington Blvd. (10 mi.)
Pass Main
Pass Central
Right on Alameda St. (16.6 mi.)
Left on Vernon Ave. (17.7 mi.)
Vernon Ave. becomes Pacific Blvd (18.2 mi.)
Left on Leonis Blvd. (18.7 mi.)
Leonis Blvd. becomes District Blvd. (19.9 mi.)
Pass Atlantic Blvd.(21.2 mi.)
Enter LA River Bike Path on the Left (21.3 mi.)
Pass under Firestone Blvd. (24.6 mi.)
Pass under 710 Fwy. (25.7 mi.)
!!! Pass under Imperial Hwy.,
then exit bike Path (26.1 mi.)
(Cross over the LA River on Imperial Hwy,
and continue South on the bike path on the
other side of the river (26.1 mi.))
!!! End of La River Bike Path (37.9 mi.)
(Ride around the back of the Golden Shores
RV Park, Which ends at Golden Shore (38 mi.)
Left from the sidewalk on to Golden Shore (38 mi.)
Right on Ocean Blvd. (38.3 mi.)
Veer Left onto Livingston Dr. (41.3 mi.)
Right on E. 2nd St. (41.9 Mi.)
Right on Pacific Coast Hwy (43.7 mi.)
!!! Cross over the river and enter the bike path
on your right, then go under PCH to continue
north on the San Gabriel River Path (44.2 mi)
!!! Cross over footbridge, then stay left (55.7 mi)
Continue on San Gabriel River bike path.
!!! Bike path ends abruptly At San Gabrel Pkwy (63.7 mi.)
Cross over San Gabrel River Pkwy to the other Side of
the river. Continue North on the Bike Path
Scheduled stop at the top of a small Dam by
Pico River Golf Course (64.5 mi.)
Continue down the north side of the Dam and Make
a right at the intersectionof bike paths (64.8 mi)
Continue North on San Gabriel River bike path
!!! Path ends at Arrow Hwy. Cross Arrow Hwy and
continue on the bike path to the right.
Climb Santa Fe Dam PUUUSSSHHH! (73.1 mi.)
Ride Across the top of the Dam and Stay to the
Right of the Guard Shack to stay on the path (75.7 mi.)
!!! Path end at a four way stop.
Continue straight (76.1 mi)
Make your first Left (76.5 mi.)
Ride to the Stone Building (nature Center.Stay Right
of it.
Make a Right at the end of the Nature Center (76.6 mi)
Continue North on San Gabriel River Path
Pass under the 210 Fwy. 77.7 mi.
!!! Right at the foot Bridge
(watch out for the dangerous gate at the end (78.7 mi)
Left on Encanto Pkwy at the end of the Bridge (78.9 mi.)
Right on Huntington Blvd. (79.4 mi.)
(There's a seven Eleven on the right...drink some water!)
Veer right on Colorado Pl. (85.1 mi.)
Colorado Pl becomes Colorado St. (85.7 Mi)
Colorado St. Becomes Colorado Blvd. (86.1 mi.)
!!! Colorado Blvd. Shares a Freeway onramp. Stay on
Colorado Blvd. Be Careful!!! (92.6 mi.)
Left on Figueroa at the bottom of a STEEP hill (94.3 mi.)
(Be careful fixie/track bike riders!!)
Pass York.
Pass Ave 43.
Left on Pasadena Ave.(98.3 mi)
Veer right to stay on Pasadena Ave. (95.4 mi)
Right on Broadway (99.9 mi.)
Right on Ceasar Chavez (101.4 mi)
Ceasar Chaves Becomes Sunset Blvd. (102 mi.)
Left on Echo Park Blvd. (103 mi.)
You're Done. Go to a Party. You deserve it!
Creative Thing06.13.08 - 6:55 pm
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So, Tern, the food stop is at the Wild Oats on PCH at Second? Is that a Whole Foods now?
PC06.13.08 - 8:35 pm
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Google is my friend. Yes, it's a Whole Foods now. Anyway, there should still be some vegan or vegan-ish hot food available there. And smoothies.
PC06.13.08 - 8:36 pm
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Nice work, Batman...thanks. Really.
I can't wait to see that Biancchi. That is one of the nicest bikes of ever ridden.
tern06.13.08 - 8:53 pm
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ankle in much pain, will try to catch up part way through...
steph06.14.08 - 4:17 am
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good luck everybody! ride safe, have fun. wish i was with you.
indigis06.14.08 - 6:57 am
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Call Wayne at 818-692-3115. Woke up late and I will be at Vermont and Sunset waiting for the left Turn.
mindfullofmusic06.14.08 - 9:55 am
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Thanks to everyone who came out (30+ ridazz).
12 hours, too many flats to count, lots of sun and a little darkness.
What a fantastic way to spend a day!
I ran out of spoke cards but will make more this week. If you did any part of the ride and didn't get a sopke card, email me your address and I'll mail you one.
UserAl, I have your address, bro.
lesliecaldera@sbcglobal.net
So, who's up for doing this route again at night?
Creative Thing06.15.08 - 2:32 pm
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Creative Thing,
good 2 finally meet the man behind the name. I had to work from 12-3 in newport beach at a children's birthday party dressed as spiderman with my friends batman and the pink power ranger girl (lots o fun - I made $115 +$25 for gas & a $40 tip). I got back home around 5, walked the dog, had a couple fat tires, a couple of cigarettes (bad i know) then i began calling some of you riders to see where you were at coz my goal was to meet up with you at the 20 mile mark from the end point. Thanks to my lovely cynthia for her updates on the ride. I had no clue she was on that ride and was pleasantly surprised to hear she was. I'm glad she got out there and participated in the ride, she hadn't really been on a 12 hour century (lol). I found the route on this thread and i printed it and got on my bike (left at about 6:45 and rode all the way to the santa anita race track by 8:25 and met up with you all on hunting bl (still on the race track grounds). Again thanks to my lovely cynthia for her message telling me you were going to skip colorado pl & colorado bl and head down huntington bl. the timing of that text was priceless. When i was heading down hunting bl. (not knowing if u had gone through there yet and needed to catch up to y'all. i was feeling slightly lost and discouraged when i hear the fast group yell out "Hey GOpez???" as they rolled by me. I had such a quick change of emotions at the moment. I felt like saying fuck yeah, I timed it ride, mission RENDEVOUS THE TERN OF THE CENTURY AT THE 20 MILE LEFT MARK, was a freaking success. I got a total of 40 miles (from normandie/1st to santa anita race track and back to echo park lake), that would make it 40% of 100. It was a good workout for me and i packed my bag and street clothes with spandex under layers. I was weight training too, that was an awesome 40miles. I was spent after that ride. it was a good training ride in my recovery (ankle injury) nonetheless.
Also,sorry we kinda lost you from pasadena to echo park and sorry we didn't hang out at the park in the end and also sorry we never made it to the party. We went home with a togo order of jack fruit tacos from pureluck and a six pack of fat tire and we never made back out to the party. It kinda feels like i hijacked cyn from the ride and raptured her and took her back to my den, so i apologize for missing out on the post fun. Tern I wish you had seen me in your ride, well know you know i was there for part of it. I hope you all had fun on the ride and at the party.
Eddie GOpez06.15.08 - 3:22 pm
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Thanks for putting this ride together Creative Thing and tern. The route was awesome and really enjoyed the bike trail portion of the ride. It was a great turnout and as was the group of peeps that rolled.
The after party was equally up to par. Ended with a most memorable 4am performance by our very own Funderstorm playing ON GlendaleBlvd. That means out in the middle of the street!!!! The best performance by far!
Thanks to all that made this weekend one of the best I've had in a long time.
User106.15.08 - 4:05 pm
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Yeah...thanks everyone. I had a really good time. No one has ever collectively done something so cool for me to see me off. the ride and the party were so much fun.
Thanks to creative thing, marcus, and ridgeway for making Saturday a day I will never forget. Thanks to everyone who came out to ride. There were a bunch of mechanicals and flats. But, I still couldn't think of a better way to spend a Saturday. Thanks for the big card everyone. I had to fold it several times to get it into my backpack so I could ride home.
There was a wide range of abilities on the ride....thanks to those of in the front group for being patient with everyone else and waiting every so often...and thanks to those of you who made an epic journey, and put a bunch of heart into finishing this ride. Congratulations to those of you who rode their first century yesterday. You guys are the people who make me so passionate about the Dark Century...and you guys make me feel that all the routing and planning I do is something that is truly worth while. Hats off to the first time century riders!
Thanks to those of you who were agile enough with your planning to meet up with us along the way...
I was able to ride with every group during this ride....from front to back. I got to talk to everyone individually and become closer friends with you all.
I was ready for a fast bomb down Huntington to downtown for the last leg, but about a mile in, I realized I left my helmet at the last stop, and I had to turn around to get it. Luckily there were plenty of riders who were still back and waited for me, once I got my helmet. I had a great time talking with all you you guys on our way home.
Big thanks to the team ALC riders who make it out to ride....even though some of you still hadn't fully recovered from your epic ride that ended a week ago.
The party was super fun...and everyone I saw made me happy. Thanks for playing Funderstorm....there is something phenomenal about you guys....something that lets me redefine how I think about participating in music. Although I was super tired by four in the morning, I was really glad to see you play!
Thanks again, everyone.
tern06.15.08 - 4:58 pm
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I didn't get to ride much of it (okay, I only rode to Silver Lake...), but it was cool to meet some of the people who are doing these rides (thanks AT for connecting faces with usernames). Next time. Though everyone says that.
bike punk06.15.08 - 5:10 pm
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Man...thanks for coming out and meeting people, bikepunk....you're a legend. And, thanks for swarm crew showing up to support the ride.
tern06.15.08 - 6:57 pm
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Sounded like an epic adventure that someone probably took pictures of.
Wanted to be there, but still tied up in paperwork as always.
Anywho, stay cool down there in SC, I was down there around this time last year and it gets pretty humid.
bentstrider06.15.08 - 7:38 pm
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thanks so much everyone, such a blast.
and whoever's tire i "borrowed"... who are you? I have some $$ for you... or paypal.
stevestevesteve06.15.08 - 8:46 pm
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Eddie,
Good to "meet" you on the fly.
You earned a spoke card, dude.
I've got one for you next time I see you.
So, when Drew returns, we should do a retern of the century ride, yeah?
Creative Thing06.15.08 - 9:38 pm
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Do it!!!
I'll make sure I'm there for that one, or my name isn't Major Gen. Jack O'Neill, with two L's!!!!!
bentstrider06.16.08 - 4:47 am
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thanks creative thing. I saw cyn's spoke card and like it a lot. thanks again i look forward to receiving it.
yes, let's do another one when tern comes back. i'll try and make the whole thing or do the same thing again should i need to work earlier in the day.
Eddie GOpez06.16.08 - 2:49 pm
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Man, this was an epic century. Tons of flats/mechanicals, but still fun.
Thanks to everyone who stopped to wait for me after my wheel went cockeyed in the drop outs.
I just realized that I've done 50% of my centuries with Tern, and that I've never done a century on anything but my fixed gear.
kyber06.16.08 - 2:51 pm
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It hurts me to type this.
I took 20+ photos, some looked pretty good, but I inadvertantly deleted them all from the camera when I was trying to download them.
Just call me Ansel Adams.
Or better yet, lets all redo the ride!
Creative Thing06.16.08 - 5:17 pm
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"and whoever's tire i "borrowed"... who are you? I have some $$ for you... or paypal. "
No worries, help someone else when they need a tire is all I ask in return. Enjoy.
zeroKelvin06.16.08 - 9:02 pm
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Fuck, I think zerokelvin lent a tire to one of the riders at the end one of the Dark Centuries....thanks zerokelvin. Your bike life is expensive....especially when you are giving out gator skins.
tern06.16.08 - 9:05 pm
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Yeah ... no kidding, I'm not doing that again. But it helps to know how to talk to people. I know a bike clerk who gave me the tire for $22 as a token of good luck for the century. I think it was listed as $45 though.
zeroKelvin06.16.08 - 9:28 pm
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@Creative Thing
If you haven't overwritten the memory card with new photos, you should try
Exif Untrasher. It can often recover "lost" photos.
theroyalacademy06.16.08 - 11:01 pm
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Oh, and if you're not on a Mac, there are similar PC applications you can find for free on the web.
theroyalacademy06.16.08 - 11:01 pm
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Thanks to Boogalooshrimp and theroyalacademy, I was able to recover my "lost" photos.
I just posted them in the Photo Gallery.
Thanks so much for your help!
Creative Thing06.26.08 - 8:48 am
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damn. looks like i really did miss a nice one. some of my favorite riders where there. thanks for the photos
indigis06.26.08 - 9:18 am
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Wow! Awesome! Thanks for the pictures!
tern06.26.08 - 10:24 am
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MR Photo Gallery hates me.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/26110919@N07/sets/72157605650289699/
Drew06.26.08 - 11:27 am
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Yeah, Drew!! Thanks
tern06.26.08 - 11:29 am
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Man...there are some really good pictures, in Drew's set. Check 'em out. Some of you guys are gonna want to put them on your myspace page. Really nice pictiures!!
tern06.26.08 - 11:37 am
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Bumpin' this thread for Annie; see further up about "Exif Untrasher".
mr rollers07.11.08 - 11:42 am
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Thanks rollrz, I forgot!
kyber07.11.08 - 12:08 pm
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