tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41486720576128467882012-10-22T20:34:34.471-07:00Bikes and BeerTimnoreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148672057612846788.post-71954628759702361682012-10-18T19:30:00.002-07:002012-10-18T19:30:24.908-07:002012-10-18T19:30:24.908-07:00Video down hill<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/K7Gw9i3z--Y" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4148672057612846788-7195462875970236168?l=2011biketour.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Timnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148672057612846788.post-91810995015859401352012-10-01T16:29:00.003-07:002012-10-22T20:32:59.030-07:002012-10-22T20:32:59.030-07:007000+ People Ready to Ride at Levi Granfondo 2012<div style="text-align: center;">
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Amazing ride 102 miles, 9,700 ft accent 7 hrs</div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Clock stops at the top then you have 42 miles to glide back for Mexican style food. Don't be late or the food will run out. Fantastic ride but very tough. (12k accent)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Course with time trials and great food and beer at the end. First 60 miles is beautiful and then it heads on some flat back road. Dam is a nice plus. (6k accent)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Touch ride but a big variety of views and climbs. Nice plateau near the end. The final 10 miles and down hill at break-neck speed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Deck and Stunt road were tough. Tough course but not as tough as Breathless. Some of the roads are in bad shape going downhill.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Beautiful ride near the Santa Cruz and back roads. Good food along the way. Fun easy ride.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Great ride over the hills and along the back roads just east of the Bay Area. Good sags. First and last bits along city streets were nothing interesting.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Probably the easiest 100 miles you'll ever ride. Nice roads. Little traffic and a great feast at the end.</span><br />
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Beautiful Tunitas Creek. About a one hour climb. 20 minutes of it is greater than 6%.<br />
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Russian River Brewery + Cycling = Bliss</h4>
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Start of the Tour of California in down town Santa Rosa</div>
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Russian River Bar. American style beers on the left, Belgium on the right.</div>
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Another great ride up 12,500ft to Onyx Summit. The first 74 miles are up to the summit to meet the grime reaper. Then it's an easy 40 mile coast (ok a few up hills) back to the start to get some drink and grub. Great SAG, route and weather. Still my favorite century. <a href="http://app.strava.com/activities/8006779#147494821" target="_blank">Ride details here.</a></h4>
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Richard's first Breathless Agony. </div>
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<li><b>Total calories 365</b>. Good for about 90 mins of hard work out.</li>
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<li><a href="http://www.strawberryfields.org/about-the-ride/">Event Details here.</a></li>
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<tr><td><a href="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/alameda.html">Alameda de las Pulgas</a></td><td align="middle">20%</td><td align="middle">8%</td><td>San Mateo</td><td align="middle">3704</td><td><a href="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/alameda.html"><img height="20" src="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/alameda_icon.gif" width="120" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td><a href="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/anacapa.html">Ascension Dr. & Anacapa Dr.</a></td><td align="middle">17%</td><td align="middle">10%</td><td>Los Altos Hills</td><td align="middle">26390 Anacapa</td><td><a href="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/anacapa.html"><img height="20" src="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/anacapa_icon.gif" width="120" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td><a href="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/bohlmanonorbit.html">Bohlman & On Orbit</a></td><td align="middle">22%</td><td align="middle">9%</td><td>Saratoga</td><td align="middle">15555 On Orbit</td><td><a href="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/bohlmanonorbit.html"><img height="45" src="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/bohlmanonorbit_icon.gif" width="120" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td><a href="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/bunkerhill.html">Bunker Hill Drive</a></td><td align="middle">16%</td><td align="middle">9%</td><td>San Mateo</td><td align="middle">2248</td><td><a href="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/bunkerhill.html"><img height="20" src="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/bunkerhill_icon.gif" width="120" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td><a href="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/club.html">Club Drive</a></td><td align="middle">17%</td><td align="middle">9%</td><td>San Carlos</td><td align="middle">296</td><td><a href="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/club.html"><img height="20" src="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/club_icon.gif" width="120" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td><a href="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/crestview.html">Crestview Drive</a></td><td align="middle">16%</td><td align="middle">8%</td><td>San Carlos</td><td align="middle">1237</td><td><a href="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/crestview.html"><img height="20" src="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/crestview_icon.gif" width="120" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td><a href="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/goldenoakeast.html">Golden Oak Drive (east side)</a></td><td align="middle">19%</td><td align="middle">10%</td><td>Portola Valley</td><td align="middle">430</td><td><a href="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/goldenoakeast.html"><img height="20" src="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/goldenoakeast_icon.gif" width="120" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td><a href="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/goldenoakwest.html">Golden Oak Drive (west side)</a></td><td align="middle">15%</td><td align="middle">8%</td><td>Portola Valley</td><td align="middle">-</td><td><a href="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/goldenoakwest.html"><img height="20" src="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/goldenoakwest_icon.gif" width="120" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td><a href="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/joaquin.html">Joaquin Road</a></td><td align="middle">20%</td><td align="middle">15%</td><td>Portola Valley</td><td align="middle">60</td><td><a href="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/joaquin.html"><img height="20" src="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/joaquin_icon.gif" width="120" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td><a href="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/kingsmountain.html">Kings Mountain Road</a></td><td align="middle">14%</td><td align="middle">7%</td><td>Woodside</td><td align="middle">-</td><td><a href="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/kingsmountain.html"><img height="45" src="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/kingsmountain_icon.gif" width="120" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td><a href="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/labarranca.html">La Barranca Road</a></td><td align="middle">16%</td><td align="middle">7%</td><td>Los Altos Hills</td><td align="middle">-</td><td><a href="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/labarranca.html"><img height="20" src="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/labarranca_icon.gif" width="120" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td><a href="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/lostrancos.html">Los Trancos Road</a></td><td align="middle">19%</td><td align="middle">4%</td><td>Portola Valley</td><td align="middle">-</td><td><a href="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/lostrancos.html"><img height="20" src="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/lostrancos_icon.gif" width="120" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td><a href="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/melendy.html">Melendy Drive</a></td><td align="middle">17%</td><td align="middle">9%</td><td>San Carlos</td><td align="middle">2770</td><td><a href="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/melendy.html"><img height="20" src="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/melendy_icon.gif" width="120" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td><a href="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/montebello.html">Montebello Road</a></td><td align="middle">16%</td><td align="middle">7%</td><td>Cupertino</td><td align="middle">-</td><td><a href="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/montebello.html"><img height="45" src="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/montebello_icon.gif" width="120" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td><a href="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/mountdiablo.html">MoUnt Diablo (South Gate)</a></td><td align="middle">16%</td><td align="middle">5.3%</td><td>Contra Costa County</td><td align="middle">-</td><td><a href="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/mountdiablo.html"><img height="95" src="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/mountdiablo_icon.gif" width="120" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td><a href="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/oldlahonda.html">Old La Honda Road</a></td><td align="middle">15%</td><td align="middle">7.3%</td><td>Portola Valley</td><td align="middle">-</td><td><a href="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/oldlahonda.html"><img height="20" src="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/oldlahonda_icon.gif" width="140" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td><a href="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/patrol.html">Patrol Road</a></td><td align="middle">18%</td><td align="middle">10%</td><td>Woodside</td><td align="middle">725</td><td><a href="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/patrol.html"><img height="20" src="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/patrol_icon.gif" width="120" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td><a href="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/quinnhill.html">Quinnhill</a></td><td align="middle">19%</td><td align="middle">16%</td><td>Los Altos</td><td align="middle">317</td><td><a href="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/quinnhill.html"><img height="20" src="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/quinnhill_icon.gif" width="120" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td><a href="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/ramona.html">Ramona Road</a></td><td align="middle">17%</td><td align="middle">11%</td><td>Portola Valley</td><td align="middle">-</td><td><a href="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/ramona.html"><img height="20" src="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/ramona_icon.gif" width="120" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td><a href="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/redwoodgulch.html">Redwood Gulch Road</a></td><td align="middle">18%</td><td align="middle">10%</td><td>Saratoga</td><td align="middle">-</td><td><a href="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/redwoodgulch.html"><img height="20" src="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/redwoodgulch_icon.gif" width="120" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td><a href="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/summitsprings.html">Summit Springs</a></td><td align="middle">23%</td><td align="middle">13%</td><td>Woodside</td><td align="middle">555</td><td><a href="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/summitsprings.html"><img height="20" src="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/summitsprings_icon.gif" width="120" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td><a href="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/sweeney.html">Sweeney Ridge</a></td><td align="middle">17%</td><td align="middle">7%</td><td>Pacifica</td><td align="middle">-</td><td><a href="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/sweeney.html"><img height="20" src="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/sweeney_icon.gif" width="120" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td><a href="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/tollgate.html">Tollgate Road</a></td><td align="middle">17%</td><td align="middle">10%</td><td>Saratoga</td><td align="middle">21196</td><td><a href="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/tollgate.html"><img height="20" src="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/tollgate_icon.gif" width="120" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td><a href="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/viscainoeast.html">Viscaino Road (east side)</a></td><td align="middle">18%</td><td align="middle">11%</td><td>Los Altos Hills</td><td align="middle">12831</td><td><a href="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/viscainoeast.html"><img height="20" src="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/viscainoeast_icon.gif" width="120" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td><a href="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/viscainowest.html">Viscaino Road (west side)</a></td><td align="middle">20%</td><td align="middle">12%</td><td>Los Altos Hills</td><td align="middle">-</td><td><a href="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/viscainowest.html"><img height="20" src="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/viscainowest_icon.gif" width="120" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td><a href="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/vistaverde.html">Vista Verde Way</a></td><td align="middle">17%</td><td align="middle">11%</td><td>Portola Valley</td><td align="middle">-</td><td><a href="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/vistaverde.html"><img height="20" src="http://graphics.stanford.edu/~lucasp/grade/vistaverde_icon.gif" width="120" /></a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 3px; padding-right: 3px; padding-top: 3px;" valign="top" width="145">Moving Time:</td><td style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 3px; padding-right: 3px; padding-top: 3px;" valign="top">8:26:17</td></tr>
<tr><td style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 3px; padding-right: 3px; padding-top: 3px;" valign="top" width="145">Total Distance:<br />
Distance to top:</td><td style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 3px; padding-right: 3px; padding-top: 3px;" valign="top">113 miles<br />
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</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'lucida grande', arial, tahoma, verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">This was an amazing event. Out of the five centuries I did this calendar year this was the best. Well organized and the route is one of the best I've ever rode. Overall this was much more enjoyable than the Mulholland Century done earlier this month. Mulholland has one stretch of badly paved road (down hill) that I felt at any moment both my tires would explode. </span></span><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Decker</span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"> and Stunt didn't help :-/ and I thought the course markings lacked. </span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"></div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: 'lucida grande', arial, tahoma, verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">So what about the route? I think the simplest way to think of this route is that there are 5 parts. Yes I know there are 4 passes but I'm breaking it down into 5 stages.</span></div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: 'lucida grande', arial, tahoma, verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: 'lucida grande', arial, tahoma, verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Stage 1. After some residential and rural roads that are generally flat you will fine yourself at the base of Jack Rabbit Trail. It's a dirt trail. About 20+ years ago it was a road. Pot holes and dirt are the norm. Not steep, just a steady climb. Have new tires to minimize your chance of getting a flat. I saw two or three groups waiting for buddies to fix flats on this trail. The Mayor of Jack Rabbit Road greeted us at the foot of his driveway, bizarre. </span></div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><br />
<span style="font-family: 'lucida grande', arial, tahoma, verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Stage 2. Ok, you've worked off some of that nervous energy and your ready to climb. You now begin to depart the city outskirts and head towards the mountains. Flat to gradual climb on the outskirts of the town heading the the mountain. Never that steep but it slowed most people down. Set a pace and get through this without stopping. You are rewarded with a fast 10 min down hill sprint. There is a SAG at the very bottom. Fuel up because the ride is now about to start.</span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><br />
<span style="font-family: 'lucida grande', arial, tahoma, verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Stage 3. Welcome to Damnation Alley. A steady long climb up to the base of the mountain. You are riding in a huge canyon that has no breeze and no shade. Thank god the weather was not hot in 2011. I can't imagine doing this in 100F+ weather. Look for the SAG and keep hydrated. Keep eating too. The worse is still ahead. Pace yourself. Reserve your energy.</span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><br />
<span style="font-family: 'lucida grande', arial, tahoma, verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Stage 4. You leave </span> <span style="font-family: 'lucida grande', arial, tahoma, verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Damnation</span> <span style="font-family: 'lucida grande', arial, tahoma, verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"> Alley</span> <span style="font-family: 'lucida grande', arial, tahoma, verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"> with a hair-pin turn to the left and start climbing up the mountain. A steady up hill with no breaks. Nothing over 10% but it again, it's long. This is the moment of truth. Pick a pace and some friends and motor up the mountain. There is a SAG at the top which could be mistaken for a road-side party. My knees were hurting here. Thanks heavens for Vitamin-I. Congrats you've done the tough parts. The rest it not too bad.</span></span></div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><br />
<span style="font-family: 'lucida grande', arial, tahoma, verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Stage 5. With about 22 miles to the peak the worst is behind you. From here there is a lot of up and down followed with a 10 mile persistent climb to the top. Nothing steep but no breaks in the accent. This is were you need to dig deep and give it your all. The grim reaper awaits you at the top along with a big party. Collect you necklace as proof of your accomplishment, enjoy the food and lay down on the tarps. </span><span style="font-family: 'lucida grande', arial, tahoma, verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">The timed race is over. </span></div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: 'lucida grande', arial, tahoma, verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: 'lucida grande', arial, tahoma, verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Now you need to get your ass back to the start and enjoy the party. Food, beer and much more await. You can basically coast for the 40 miles back. A few hills in the mountains will make you peddle but nothing very big. As you coast through </span> <span style="font-family: 'lucida grande', arial, tahoma, verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Damnation</span> Alley figure out a good aerodynamic position on your bike. This will make the difference from 30+ MPH to 35+MPH. It's a long way down so be prepared. The last 10 miles is rural roads, watch for cars. <span style="font-family: 'lucida grande', arial, tahoma, verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'lucida grande', arial, tahoma, verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><u></u></span></span><span style="font-family: 'lucida grande', arial, tahoma, verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">The weather in 2011 was perfect. It started in the mid 60 and never seemed to get hot. I know the Garmin sensor reads in the 80s but that with the sun beating down on it. It was never very hot. </span><span style="font-family: 'lucida grande', arial, tahoma, verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Fantastic SAG support both at the stops and along the way. Several drivers were monitoring the roads. Best SAG support I've ever seen.</span><br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4148672057612846788-6356139189220414605?l=2011biketour.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Timnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148672057612846788.post-8719909831312164902012-01-25T20:59:00.000-08:002012-01-25T20:59:23.016-08:002012-01-25T20:59:23.016-08:00Get your rides in while you can!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GM1OYb4Hq8I/TyDddk9i4BI/AAAAAAAAD30/k86jvc_YLG0/s1600/mayan_calendar_S.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GM1OYb4Hq8I/TyDddk9i4BI/AAAAAAAAD30/k86jvc_YLG0/s1600/mayan_calendar_S.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">World ends December 21, 2012</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4148672057612846788-871990983131216490?l=2011biketour.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Timnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4148672057612846788.post-81677419997934781312012-01-25T20:55:00.000-08:002012-01-25T20:55:57.244-08:002012-01-25T20:55:57.244-08:00Levi's Grandfondo! Ride it!!!!<a href="http://www.levisgranfondo.com/register">September 29, 2012 --> Click here if you have a pair!</a><br />
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