M-OJAI 2
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ruinedbyidiots at 01.17.09 - 6:12 pm
you all knew that when i said the last ojai ride was the last ojai ride that i was kidding. this is another intense alc training ride. under 50 miles, but with close to 5000ft of climbing.
you are scared.
M-OJAI 2
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when?!
Can i join this ALC team? Unless the team i'm on gets it together for the ALC themselves
robin swabin01.17.09 - 6:24 pm
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i have no idea if you can join the team or not. im not a spokesperson for them so you would have to ask ben ephemerae about that. but its ok because you dont have to be on the team to do this ride.
its on 3/14/09 and is posted in the ride calendar.
ruinedbyidiots01.17.09 - 6:28 pm
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get ready to cry... and then go "wheeeeee!" for about 30 minutes... and then cry again. STOKED.
canadienne01.17.09 - 11:11 pm
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eww who the fuck live in OJAI
although this would be a perfect opportunity to bring out my bike, the trouble is getting there...
_iJunes01.18.09 - 4:36 pm
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we will be carpooling and caravaning out there together.
ruinedbyidiots01.18.09 - 9:30 pm
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@robin swabin
We welcome new ridazz! This is a great cause and a chance to join your fellow ridazz helping to make the world a better place. The Team Midnight Ridazz ALC page is here:
tofighthiv.org/goto/midnight-ridazz
email me at my user name on gmail for the team password
on the page above is a link you can click to Join team. ALC registration is $55, and we each must raise a minimum of $3000 to participate. The ride is 545 miles over 7 days. For more information about the ride check this out:
www.aidslifecycle.org/
ephemerae01.18.09 - 11:11 pm
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What's the meeting time on this ride? Are you meeting in Fluffaville and then car pooling?
User101.19.09 - 12:12 pm
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im sure some will be meeting in fluffaville for a carpool. im sure some will be meeting in long beach for a ride too.
ruinedbyidiots01.19.09 - 1:58 pm
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It's not that bad, we did it in 100 degree weather last time.
dannyzuko02.1.09 - 10:02 pm
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the first time i conquered the mountain was october of 06, i ditched math class. i had an empty two litre bottle of diet mtn dew filled with water, a few granola bars, and two grams of homegrown. i got on my bike and just started riding. i didnt really have a destination planned. i stopped at the quarry and hid in the shade and got stoned. then i got stoned again. then i started riding again. before i knew it i was at the top, even though close to three hours of climbing in my granny gear had passed. i looked at my cyclometer and had only gone twenty miles. i laid in the middle of the road going towards rose valley and layed there for a few minutes and got stoned again. off in the distance i saw a fire truck coming towards me. i moved to the side of the road and as it got closer, it asked me if everything was alright. it was, because i felt like i was in heaven. they smiled and nodded, and continued on their way down the mountain. maybe thirty minutes and a few bowls later, i followed them. by then it was a little after five oclock. as i coasted down the mountain at nearly 50mph i felt an epiphany. i cant explain it.
ruinedbyidiots02.1.09 - 10:26 pm
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this is obviously a geared event right?
sancho102.2.09 - 11:55 am
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I fgured. I had to ask since RBI is puttin this on. nvrmind the fact that I think he has robotic legs and would have absolutely no prob doing this fixed.
sancho102.2.09 - 12:00 pm
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ive climbed most of the hills in ojai fixed, but i wouldnt do this ride like that. the big blue trek is coming out of retirement to take another photo like this along the way.
ruinedbyidiots02.2.09 - 12:03 pm
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what's the usual end time for this.
sancho102.2.09 - 12:35 pm
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generally it took me about three hours to get to the top and 45 minutes to get down. cellphones do not work in the area, but we will have sag support in case you want to give up or have a flat or whatever.
ruinedbyidiots02.2.09 - 12:38 pm
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I always wanted to climb a volcano.
Nice!
User102.2.09 - 12:39 pm
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generally it took me about three hours to get to the top
Was that serious-hammering, or were you pacing yourself?
Just wondering.
bentstrider02.2.09 - 12:55 pm
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a little bit of both. i dont think i ever left the saddle for any of the climb though.
ruinedbyidiots02.2.09 - 1:00 pm
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hey rbi, when you go do this, can i get a ride up there? or from anybody else?
and is this on a saturday? i hope you don't mind if caturday metric joins you
_iJunes02.2.09 - 2:54 pm
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the plan is to leave friday night and stay at my parents house, ride saturday morning, and then drive back to la on sunday.
the carpool portion still needs to be ironed out.
ruinedbyidiots02.2.09 - 2:56 pm
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if i climb this fucking thing again this year i can carpool 2 other ppl with me.
i may do it just because of the weather difference from last year.
jchungerford02.2.09 - 3:01 pm
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If I get my bike ready by then, I'd like to go.
Joe Borfo02.2.09 - 3:05 pm
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roty is more than welcome!
i dont think it will be near 100 degrees again this time. maybe in the 70s or 80s.
ruinedbyidiots02.2.09 - 3:06 pm
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THERE IS NO SHADE
I'm praying for cold that weekend...
Borfo come! It's a tough ride, but SO rewarding. (see pic of Gary & waterfall for proof)
canadienne02.2.09 - 3:45 pm
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haha, one of the only disadvantages to being white: sunburns too easily
spiraldemon02.2.09 - 3:50 pm
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man if i had a place to crash, i might even ride up there.
_iJunes02.2.09 - 4:59 pm
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Borfo I haz a bike for you, no excuses,
It's a great ride lets get as many people to ride up there.
dannyzuko02.2.09 - 8:28 pm
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Is there enough time to grow my hair out?
And if earth friend Jen isn't there, I'm gonna be pissed!
Joe Borfo02.2.09 - 8:38 pm
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get a wig,
you'll probbly see half of TMR nakid, no joke
dannyzuko02.2.09 - 9:55 pm
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it's true. in fact, you'll get naked too. i guarantee.
canadienne02.2.09 - 10:29 pm
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i saw earth friend jenn twice today. she wasnt wearing her usual get up though, she was dressed like a triathlete.
ruinedbyidiots02.3.09 - 3:02 pm
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the bank said it was 91 today, so the weather might be the same again this time around.
ruinedbyidiots02.3.09 - 11:45 pm
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Is this the Rose Vally climb? If so, I think I am down for it once again... This shit was nice... I just hope school doesn't get in the way...
Rogue Rida02.4.09 - 10:14 am
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I have always wanted to ride around Ojai....I think I will take Amtrak from Union Station to Ventura, then that sweet bike path on into Ojai. There I've just invited myself. On up to Santa Barbara the next day, too.
horse sense02.4.09 - 11:39 am
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is it doable on a single speed with a 46-16?
and after we get to the top, if i were to flip to fixed, my ratio is 46-15. it would be mad training doing 50mph downhills on a fixed, as long as we're not going to be going any faster than that.
....and then again it just might be suicide.
oodlesofpoodles02.4.09 - 11:48 am
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50 mph on a 48:15 is going to be 284 rpm
good luck with that.
_iJunes02.4.09 - 11:53 am
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and you've got the logic all wrong, the fixed side will help you climbing versus the single speed just cause you get rolling momentum
_iJunes02.4.09 - 11:53 am
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too many hairpin turns to try this fixed
this downhill make me go weee
dannyzuko02.4.09 - 1:22 pm
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mapmyride.com tells me that the elevation varies between 4% and 6%, and at one point jumps to 8% grade.
the first time i did PCH on a 46-15, a 6% grade by pepperdine completely killed me.
if you have a single speed, bring your walking shoes. and yes, leave your beach cruiser at home.
tortuga_veloce02.5.09 - 12:01 am
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we meet at my old house at 11am and will ride out by noon.
that means that you are responsible for eating a decent meal beforehand.
the meet spot is
848 woodland ave #2
ojai ca 93023
there is plenty of street parking on mirror lake ave, and i suggest that if you are driving you park there, because your car will get towed out of the condos if you park on woodland. google map the address to cut out confusion.
ruinedbyidiots03.7.09 - 4:32 pm
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This ride sounds great. Ojai is beautiful. I've never done this route that you are mentioning. What time and where are you meeting?
I love the challenges of hillclimbing. I saw some of you guys up on angeles crest watching the Tour.
Most likely I wont be able to make this ride...but i'd love to do the next one. awesome.
I want more challenging distance and climbing rides... bring it on.
james fish03.11.09 - 11:33 pm
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bring warm clothing for the descent, because coasting at 50mph for 13 miles will cool your body down very quickly.
ruinedbyidiots03.12.09 - 3:26 pm
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im sure rbi doesn't mind but hey james fish
caturday warriors, every saturday
we go new distances, we reach new heights.
_iJunes03.12.09 - 3:28 pm
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What day is this shindig?
User103.12.09 - 3:29 pm
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the ride posting is underneath the one for feel my legs and above the mom ridazz one.
ruinedbyidiots03.12.09 - 3:32 pm
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Tyler,
Is there a carpool list somewhere? I'm not sure what I'm doing this weekend yet. I'll have to figure it out tonite. This sounds like an awesome ride and I always wanted to ride out there.
User103.12.09 - 3:38 pm
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i dont know about a carpool list. i dont get the TMR email chains. if i can get my bike rack situation figured out, then i can take you.
ruinedbyidiots03.12.09 - 3:43 pm
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take my info down cause I don't have any of urs
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User103.12.09 - 4:01 pm
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you guys be careful, i think the troll is just leading you to his home turf to eat you up. i mean if rbi kidnaps you and you scream as loud as you can
nobody will hear you
in ojai.
_iJunes03.12.09 - 4:09 pm
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the only troll who lives in ojai is CHAR-MAN.
http://www.weirdca.com/location.php?location=77
yes, the route passes where he lives.
ruinedbyidiots03.12.09 - 4:15 pm
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We're safe from the Char-man. the story states that you have to get out of your car to be attacked. well we don't have a car!
User103.13.09 - 1:55 pm
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So am suppos to wear spandix for this thing?
Will I look out of place without it?
Do I need layers?
User103.13.09 - 6:25 pm
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you dont have to, no. it would be wise to bring a sweatshirt or something to wear on the way down, because you will get cold quickly. luckily we will have a minivan following us for sag support, so you can put whatever in the back and it will be at the top when you need it.
respond to my email, user1!
ruinedbyidiots03.13.09 - 6:28 pm
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so whos confirmed so far?
tyler
liz
allan user1
mark
rich
randy
drew
jared (im king)
benny
+ the san diego crew?
+ queen kat for sag
so stoked.
if you want to get some last minute carbs before the ride, theres a subway as well as a circle k across the street.
ruinedbyidiots03.13.09 - 11:46 pm
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W T F !
....Finally, the area hides the skeleton of a European Vampire who lies staked inside a stone coffin guarded by a huge black phantom dog.
http://www.weirdca.com/location.php?location=77
S.B.P. RiDa4LiF!03.14.09 - 9:30 am
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i'm leaving soon see you there!
tomato03.14.09 - 9:42 am
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wow. thanks tyler.
such a great ride. i may have been last, but i loved it. great times
tomato03.15.09 - 3:15 am
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OMG! This ride was EPIC - especially from the view from the driver's seat of my car! lol... You guys totally rocked that effin mountain and it was great to see everyone do soooo well!
@RBI - anytime you wanna do another MOJAI ride and need SAG support, lemme know. I'd be honored to do it again.
uh...pics anyone?
katerpillar03.15.09 - 2:06 pm
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i will be back up there next month for the week of passover working at camp ramah, and will probably be riding that route again and again and again because i never really did it as much as i should have when i lived there. if you guys want to come up then, we can do it again for sure. im glad everyone had a good time. we made it up to the top in about 90 minutes, which was way faster than the first time i went up.
ruinedbyidiots03.15.09 - 2:09 pm
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YEAAAAA Kat for the best sag hag eva!!!!
This was an awesome experience. Tyler rocked my day and took me to new heights! He even introduced me to his parents! Fluffa would never do that.
Thanks Tyler for showing me a good time. I can't wait for doing it again.
BTW, he even drove me back to the train station when it was over. Fluffa would've never done that!
User103.15.09 - 2:19 pm
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OMG...btw, i dunno if it was just me, but it looked like all of us were speeding back home on the fwy. showers and a warm bed seemed to be the motivation for me to get home.
@User1 so much talk on here about people wanting to join TMR for the MOJAI ride. glad to see you join us! next time: bring more layers. lol. you just never know what to expect so bring more than what you think you'll need. it was getting cold... at least i had the option of either turning on the heater in my car when my windows were rolled down as i was checkin on you guys...or just simply rollin the windows up. lol
@RBI yes, thanks again! and your parental units rock!!! cheers to RBI's parentals!!!!
katerpillar03.15.09 - 2:25 pm
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Shit, I wandered over here from THAT OTHER THREAD and this ride sounds like it was amazing.
I am so down for the next one. I love climbing : }
HappyLand06.17.09 - 8:59 pm
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Tyler's Ojai rides are always EPIC.
...we should really do another one soon before it gets hot.
canadienne responding to a
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06.17.09 - 10:02 pm
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trufax
i am down
this was completely fucking epic
i am down any time
ephemerae06.17.09 - 10:07 pm
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Has any pics been posted on this ride? I've yet to see any.
And yeah, this ride was epic!
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06.17.09 - 10:08 pm
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i really liked this ride too. wish ojai were a little closer, but oh well. still worth it
tomato06.17.09 - 10:09 pm
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I wanna gooooo. I has station wagon, can has carpool.
HappyLand responding to a
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06.17.09 - 10:10 pm
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Thanks Liz, the shot of Tomato is really a cool shot.
User1 responding to a
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06.17.09 - 10:34 pm
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lets do one this weekend. or in 2 weekends
_iJunes06.22.09 - 3:50 pm
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do you guys go up there for one day or the weekend?
Gav06.22.09 - 4:11 pm
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I would love to make it a weekend trip and go up to the Buddhist temple. You can make reservations there. The only thing is there's no partying. That's no drinking or smoking, but you do get a free place to stay and hang out with a bunch of hippies.
User1 responding to a
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06.22.09 - 4:17 pm
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