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Bay Area Descenders Ride

Jim and I went up to Bay Area for an experiment at the X-ray Free Electron Laser at Stanford Linear Accelerator Center, or SLAC. We brought our bikes but it was raining almost non-stop. Except for the last day of our … Continue reading

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Montezuma Ride report/ Upcoming Saturday’s ride

Descenders,   The weather cooperated this time yielding a near perfect day for the Montezuma Loop.  The traffic was light, the winds were mild, and temperatures perfect.  Several segments on strava were shattered to pieces by our group of 14; … Continue reading

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Sunday Ride, 25 November–HVR and Mussey-Out and Back

Ride Report for Sunday Ride, 25 November–HVR and Mussey Grade-Out and Back by Rob Verfurth “Liar! Liar!" shrieked suddenly from the now open trap door. Miracle Max whirled. "Back, Witch–" he commanded. "I'm not a witch, I'm your wife–" she … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Cyclogram from North Phoenix (by David Voris)

If you are interested in a 'summer' climbing ride in the winter, consider Scottsdale AZ.  Here is a picture Dave Voris took during the Thanksgiving break on the curvaceous road up to 7 Springs. Bartlett Lake is another superb option. … Continue reading

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Fiesta Island pre-thanksgiving ride

Bob Raibert and I met on Wednesday at the bottom of Torrey Pines for a quick morning ride – Bob rode from Carlsbad and I rode from home. We went over to Fiesta Island so that Bob could fine-tune his … Continue reading

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Veteran’s Day Ride

Hi All,   Guido and I celebrated Veterans Day with a ride to the coast.  It was a picture perfect day as we rode up Torrey Pines and headed south past UCSD and down by the ocean pier.  I stopped … Continue reading

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Sunday Ride–Poway Grade and HVR Loop

Hi All, Sheehan could not make the Descenders-Ranchos Ride, so he organized a Sunday ride on the original team route–Poway Grade over to HVR and back home.  His older brother, Mike, was visiting and went along for the ride.  I … Continue reading

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Descenders-Ranchos Ride Report

Hi All, The combo group ride with the Descenders and Ranchos was a great success.  Dave Voris and Lee Schwarz coordinated the groups and planned the routes.  Bob Proulx and I met up near Santaluz early to ride over to … Continue reading

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Descenders Group Ride for Sat, 10 November–Mussey and Pamo

> > 11/10/12 Ride Report > > Only the heartiest of the Descenders showed up (see attached photo by > Rick as proof of heartiness and showing) as the temperature dipped to > the 50’s and rain was a possibility. … Continue reading

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Double Peak Photo

Guys, I found the photos taken on top of Double Peak and a few others from our Elfin Forest ride.  Always good to see the jovial Englishman, Mike Hodges. Rob

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Old Julian Hwy–Birthday Boy Voris

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Old Julian Ride Report–addendum to Oleg’s report

Hi All,   Oleg captured the group ride well in his ride report and he takes great photos with ease.  It was one of our largest Descender group rides ever.  The morning did start out a bit cool but it warmed … Continue reading

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Nov 3, 2012: HVR, Old Julian Ride

Descenders, today we had a huge turnout of 21-23 riders, depending on who is counting. Voris, Jim, Guido, Rick and Rob met at casa Voris – it was foggy and chilly but we knew it was going to clear up. … Continue reading

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Elfin Forest and Double Peak Ride Report

Elfin Forest and Double Peak Ride Report Saturday, 27 October 2012 by Rob Verfurth Things were running a little late, as usual for me, for the Sat group ride.  I was late meeting the PQ boys so Guido and Chad … Continue reading

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MTB Explore to 4S and Del Sur Ride Report

Hi Guys, The Julian Fall Classic was a blast yesterday.  A few of us decided to get a little dirty and go ride the trails near 4S.  Jeff Cresap just got himself a new 29er hard tail and was itching … Continue reading

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Julian Fall Ride: 10-13-2012

Descenders, we had 17 rides who came out for our Julian Retro Fall Ride today. A lot of colorful old timey jerseys – many riders looked quite ridiculous, myself included. The weather was fantastic, not too hot, not too cold. … Continue reading

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Bernie’s Everest Challenge Report

Everest Challenge Ride Report  Great ride report Rob, the Ernst attack is classic. Everest Challenge was as the name implies challenging. Arrived late Friday and got to ride with Rick for an hour, sign in, have the usual pasta dinner put on by … Continue reading

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Tour de Poway Ride Report

Tour de Poway Ride Report 30 September 2012 by Rob Verfurth The Tour de Poway was a great success for the Descenders.  We had 14 riders out for the Nick Venuto Century while Dave Voris rode the 100 km ride … Continue reading

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Sunday Ride Report, 23 Sep

PCH to RSF Loop 23 Sep 2012 by Rob Verfurth This was our last chance to really burn up the legs before Tour de Poway.  We had a great Descenders group ride on Saturday so we decided to hit the … Continue reading

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Ride Reports for Sunday rides

HVR, Bandy and Ramona Loop 9 Sep 2012 by Rob Verfurth This is a ride that Bryan Jones has termed the “Descenders Coat-Tail Group” ride.  It starts every Sunday at the bottom of Highland Valley Road at Pomerado. It has … Continue reading

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