Ride THIS Sun...the 26th

2-24-12: Just a reminder about our upcoming 1:30 PM ride this Sunday, the 26th, behind Souplantation/Hall of Records on the SART Bike Path! Hope to see you all there!

Bicycle 101 Clinic by Cyclery USA!

2-24-12: Ever wish you knew how to change a flat tire or do some other minor repairs? Well now's your chance! Check out this event happening at the Cyclery USA in Redlands! Man, I wish I could attend--I need to learn how to adjust my front der. better! Can't shift into my big ring! LOL!

March Bicycle Maintenance Clinic @ Redlands Store                                                                                

Address: 415 Tennessee St. Suite A Redlands, CA 92373

Telephone:             (909)792-2444      

Date: Monday March 19, 2012

Time: 7:00 p.m

We will be covering the basics like how to fix a flat, how to properly lubricate your drive train, how to check for worn parts like tires and chains, what everyone should bring with them on a bike ride, and then follow up with some Q & A.  We will also have some light refreshments. Customers from the previous clinic are encouraged to bring their bikes to gain hands on experience.

If you are interested in attending please sign up on our website by Clicking Here so we can have an estimate of how many guests to expect.

Thank you and hope to see you there!

Bike clinic in Feb

2-5-12: Saw this on Cyclery USA's website this weekend - http://cycleryusa.com/about/february-bike-clinic-redlands-store-pg534.htm

I'd attend if I wasn't teaching a stress management class at the same time. Can always learn new things! Gain more confidence in making simple repairs on the road.

February Bike Clinic-Redlands Store

February Bicycle Maintenance Clinic @ Redlands Store

Address: 415 Tennessee St. Suite A Redlands, CA 92373

Telephone: (909)792-2444

Date: Monday February 13, 2012

Time: 7:00 p.m

We will be covering the basics like how to fix a flat, how to properly lubricate your drive train, how to check for worn parts like tires and chains, what everyone should bring with them on a bike ride, and then follow up with some Q & A. We will also have some light refreshments (coffee, juice, water, doughnuts, cookies).

If you are interested in attending please enter your email address below so we can have an estimate of how many guests to expect.

Feb. 12 ride

2-5-12: Our first Sun. ride in Feb. will be our usual ride on the bike path behind Souplantation/Hall of Records. Ride will start at 9:00 AM so show up a bit earlier to get ready.

I'm double-booked that AM so Raymond (a rider from my MeetUp TCF group) has graciously offered to be the "ride host" in my place. I first met him on our January ride when it was super-windy so I know you're in good hands!

Have a great ride and CU on the 4th Sunday ride, location TBA. ;-)

Dr. Ernie

Gorgeous ride around Lake Perris!

1-22-12: The weather cooperated and cleared up beautifully for our ride around Lake Perris this afternoon. Just check out the pictures in my FB album and you'll see what I'm talking about!

We'll definitely do this again! Everyone had a nice time and enjoy this scenic and tranquil ride around the lake.

4th Sun. (Jan. 22) ride - NEW ride!

1-14-12: This is the first ride that we are doing away from our usual bike path! Venturing out to other locations this year. ;-)

For this ride, will stick fairly close to home: Lake Perris State Park and Rec area, in Moreno Valley. There's a nice bike path that goes around the lake, a bit of a hike-a-bike to get to the dam, and then a nice ride along the dam and back to the parking lot.

Being a state park, don't forget your pass or pay $10/car so car pool if you can. They don't charge people to bike into the park, but there is no parking lots outside of the park and you can't park along the road.

From the map at this link (http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=24004), will try and park at Lot 11 (closest to the Moreno entrance). If that is closed, will keep working our way down till we get to the first open parking lot.

Call me on my cell (909-747-5935) if you can't find us. ;-)

The link above also has directions if you've never been here before.

It's a nice paved bike path that goes around the lake. It says it's 9 miles long, but from what we've measured, it's more like 13 miles from parking lot to parking lot.

Prep time: 12:30 - 1:30 PM

Heading off on the ride: 1:30 PM

Approximate finish time: 2:47 PM (short hike-a-bike section to get to dam)

Looking forward to seeing you there! Hope it's not windy like last time. LOL!

BTW, if you're in MeetUp.org, join TCF there and then you can RSVP so I know if you're attending or not.

1st ride of 2012: WINDY 65!

1-8-12: Whew! The first ride of 2012 was THE windiest I have ever experienced. The news reported winds of up to 65 MPH!

Nevertheless, had a few brave souls who made it all the way to Mt. Rubidoux and back. Check out the pixs and hope to see you at our next ride Jan. 22, 1:30 PM!

Looking at my Endomondo data, some of the splits are telling:

Miles 1-9 (heading to Mt. Rubi) ave. between 4 & 5 min. miles, with one 7 min. mile.
Miles 10 - 15 (heading back) ave. between 8 and 11 min. miles!
Miles 16-18 (after Robin got picked up and trying to catch the other two) ave. 5 min miles.

Total Data: 18.14 miles completed in 2:02 hours. Ave. speed 6:46 min/mile, burned 2080 kcals!

Robin, Ada (red) and Raymond raise their hands in victory as we headed towards Mt. Rubidoux. They laughed at the wind. Little did we know the wind would have the last laugh on the way back!!

Yeah! We made it!!!

Mandy (left) and Sarah (right end) joined us as well.

To see the rest of the pixs, especially of the challenging ride back in the strongest head wind ever, click HERE.