Category Archives: climbfest

This is Why I Am a Morning Person

Posted on September 19, 2019 by

Recently, I had one of those nights where I woke up in the middle of the night (1 am) and could not go back to sleep. I went to sleep, only to wake up again at 3:30. I did the … Continue reading →

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Climbing the Queen’s Stage … That’s Painful!

Posted on May 18, 2019 by

  Ok, the big day has come, the stage that everyone has been waiting for.  So obviously, us amateurs must do the same climb that the pro’s are doing. Now I’ve done GMR to Baldy Ski Lifts before, just like … Continue reading →

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Mendocino Monster Century

Posted on June 11, 2018 by

The Death Ride advertises Mendocino Monster as a good tune up for the Death Ride, saying if you can do this, you are ready for the Death Ride.  I’m still not sure if I will do the Death Ride, but … Continue reading →

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Umunhum on My Compact Double

Posted on May 13, 2018 by

I’ve done Mt. Umunhum a number of times, but it has always been on my triple.  It’s time to try it on my compact double.  I won’t be breaking any records, and just want to finish it. Unlike before, I … Continue reading →

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Yes, I Still Ride my Triple

Posted on February 20, 2018 by

You don’t find many LBS carrying triple chainrings, with the thought that a compact double has the gearing enough for any rides. Well, for the Bay Area, that may be fine for fit racers, but for us average weekend riders, … Continue reading →

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First Time up Cloud Burst Summit

Posted on November 26, 2017 by

Ever since I left Southern California, about 19 years ago, I would keep visiting LA and actually doing more climbing than when I used to live in LA. Yes, I’ve done all the epic climbs Mt. Baldy GMR/GRR Mt. Wilson … Continue reading →

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Time to Revisit Crystal Lake

Posted on October 22, 2017 by

It’s time to visit Southern California again, but this weekend, most of my buddies are out doing Solvang Autumn Double. I’m not in double shape at all, so that is out of the question for me. My friend Rick was … Continue reading →

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Mt. Umunhum to the Top

Posted on September 21, 2017 by

Finally, Mt. Umunhum is open to the public … no longer do I have to do this partial hill climb … no more “No Trespassing” signs … and we can climb all the way to the top. The road was … Continue reading →

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Spring is Here and Hopefully Rain Is Gone

Posted on May 2, 2017 by

It’s April and it looks like the weather is starting to look like it.  After a record rain season this past winter, I’m ready for it to dry up.  Temps got to 80° this past weekend, and that’s good news … Continue reading →

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Adobo Velo is Everywhere

Posted on August 7, 2016 by

It’s my monthly visit to LA, and I didn’t have a climbfest ride planned, so I posted on Facebook if there is one this weekend.  Vic chimed back stated he’d be doing a ride up to Baldy Ski Lift, and … Continue reading →

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