Tag Archives: Santa Monica aka SM

First AHA ride in the bank

Posted on July 11, 2010 by

So today, without grand fanfare, trumpets, drums and games I suited up, did my usual pre-ride check routine and went onto my first ride. Continue reading →

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More hills and a nice surprise

Posted on October 10, 2009 by

The early morning was filled with honey-do’s I had to get out of the way, and once done I had enough time to get a ride in. I decided to repeat the Fernwood Canyon ride (here is the Garmin Data) … Continue reading →

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Great climbing route near Los Angeles Westside

Posted on October 8, 2009 by

My ride distance from Brentwood was 36 miles with 3133 feet of climbing and the ride took me 2 hours and 33 minutes. A ride I intend to repeat many times in the future because of the challenge and the beauty along the way. Continue reading →

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Slowly coming back and what fun it is

Posted on August 31, 2009 by

For the month of August I logged about 646 miles and climbed some 34000 feet. My average speed for this distance and elevation shows at 15 mph. Continue reading →

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Fun Saturday coast ride

Posted on August 8, 2009 by

When I got home I was surprised to see that I rode 40 miles, and I was even more surprised at my average speed, 17.5 mph. For me, that is damn good. Continue reading →

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Conejo Century Ride – May 9, 2009

Posted on May 5, 2009 by

Without doubt, my legs will be challenged and given the amount of climbing I will probably take 7 hours to finish. The weather forecast is great, blue skies, high 60′s (another day in paradise). I am going to get a 30 mile ride in tomorrow, a 50 miles on Thursday, take Friday off and hopefully will feel good on Saturday morning for the 6:30 am start. Continue reading →

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Smoked by a girl

Posted on April 9, 2009 by

Just when you think you are hot stuff Last weekend I decided to ride one of my favorite 50 mile loops and use the route to incorporate some interval training. The route from Brentwood to PV (local speak for Palos … Continue reading →

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