Category Archives: Local Ride Reports

We had about 15 riders on our Pamo-Mussey classic route last Saturday. Larry and I rode from home and met a group at Springmeadow, including John Moran and Guido. Hodges was already on the course, riding. We met with the … Continue reading →

Hi Gang, We did have a recovery ride planned today. The meeting spot was the 7-11 store. Guido and I met at the corner of Black Mountain and rolled over to Casa Voris out of habit, not expecting to see … Continue reading →

Descenders, we had a fantastic ride today. The original plan was to do a coastal ride with a possible inland option to be discussed at a later time. Larry and I rode from the coast – I think this was … Continue reading →

Alpine Loop Ride Report19 July 2014 by Rob Verfurth A small group of us rode over from Spring Meadow to meet the rest of the guys at the start. On the way we spotted Claus driving westbound on Pomerado, likely … Continue reading →

Hi All, We had a fun ride today–Mussey and Pamo. There were 10 riders at the start–Tony, Rick W, Bob P, Eric R, Guido, Larry, Eric G, Rick B, Geoff and Rob. I am not sure I should be writing … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Hi All, You missed another epic adventure of riding. You can read and live vicariously through our fun. See you next year, Rob Tour of California Ride Report-16 May 2014.pdf

Today we rode in memory of Nick Venuto. Nick was tragically killed by a vehicle on the 56 bike path in May of 2011 while commuting home from work. He was an avid cyclist who rode with the Descenders, completed … Continue reading →

RSF, Del Dios, HVR & Poway Grade Ride Report 24 May 2014 by Rob Verfurth The route today included the roads and areas noted above plus Mussey Grade. I had to bail at Archie Moore so missed some of the … Continue reading →

A belated report for Soledad Ride from May 10th. We had a total of about 14 riders I believe. I parked my "support car" filled with coffee, pastries and fruit at the top of Soledad and rode North, to met … Continue reading →

Hi All, The group ride on Saturday followed the epic day riding up near Wrightwood for the Tour of California. There were 10 riders at the start, with four of us that still had some legs left from the mountain … Continue reading →

Five Faces of Soledad–Short Ride Report By now most have seen the great ride Oleg hosted this morning, lots of Strava awards and comments. Five Faces of Soledad is always fun and brutal. We had about 14 riders coming and … Continue reading →

Hi All, The group ride Saturday was lots of fun. Attached is the ride report. Guido and I got out for a nice Sunday ride too. We saw Bryan on his way back home along the 56 bike path and … Continue reading →

Descenders, We have quite a trip planned for May 16th viewing of Tour of California Stage 6 – which is just 10 days from today! Please see the brochure attached (read the %&@#%^* brochure!). Executive summary: * The best stage … Continue reading →

All, we had 11 Descenders show up for our (slightly modified) Alpine Loop ride. Small-ish group was party due to Hodges, Geoff and Paul P. doing Ride Across America – more than 300miles from Yuma to coast, and Eileen has … Continue reading →