Monthly Archives: June 2014

Wohflord-Lilac-Couser Ride, 6-28-14

Yesterday we had 13 Descenders showing up to the first post-Monster Climbs ride.Usually a few weeks after the big climbing weekend are not as well attended, but we had plenty of regulars. Larry rode from home but I didn’t keep … Continue reading

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A Descender’s Grand Tour of Emilia-Romagna and a piece of Tuscany

After years of borrowing a colleagues bike when visiting my company’s office in Bologna, I decided to bring my own bike to leave here so I can ride any time I’m here. I arrived this week – with my new … Continue reading

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6/14/14 – Old Julian Ride

We had 10 Descenders on our ride to Old Julian today. Plus 2 Cameos. Old Julian has now become a traditional pre-Monster Climbs ride. Larry and I rode from the coast, we were early (fast) to Springmeadow – nobody was … Continue reading

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Santa Cruz coastal ride and Portola Valley Ride Report by Oleg (June 2014)

I spent a few days in Palo Alto, and did two rides on Ritchey Breakaway. The first ride started in Saratoga – easy quick drive from San Jose airport. I wanted to do Marin Headlands but forgot that my flight … Continue reading

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Ride Report for June 7: (Burned Down) Elfin Forest and Triple Peak

All, We had 14 Descenders coming out for the Elfin Forest+Double Peak ride past Saturday. Larry and I rode from the coast – we got to casa de Voris around 7:30 but Geoff who was already waiting there for a … Continue reading

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descenders Alpine Loop Group Ride Report

Rob, thanks – Larry and I met in Clairemont and rode over to the start. Like the old good days of BWR prep rides. It was strangely foggy as we moved inland (but clear on the coast) – usually its … Continue reading

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Alpine Loop Group Ride Report

Hi All, I think we had a great group ride this morning, actually I have no idea how the group ride went. I spent most of the day in a daze, in pain and alone. It was a perfect training … Continue reading

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