Coker ride Sunday LA/OC?

[BKane]

As of right now I am pretty open, but not too late would be better.

[MuniAddict]

A 10am-11am meet/start time works perfect for me. That would give us more than enough time for a non-rushed, blast of a fun ride, and would also make it easier for those coming from a little farther away to get there without having to get up so early! Win win I tells ya!

Here's a pic from our last ride. It was taken at the Marina Del Rey bridge, about 12 miles in. That was a FUN adventure!

[BKane]

You guys all have 36ers I am nervous.

[MuniAddict]

Originally Posted by BKane

You guys all have 36ers I am nervous.

Don't be. Here's me in a pic with a 29er I rode along with these guys who were on 36ers. I kept up fine with 137's. It was before I got my first 36er.

[crazyjoe]

Originally Posted by BKane

You guys all have 36ers I am nervous.

If you think you're nervous imagine how I felt in this group! Trust me, you'll be fine. I was on a 26 with 125s and I could keep up with them. There's even a guy with a 29" in this group.


Me on the far left:


And me on the far right:

[MuniAddict]

Here's a map showing the meeting location.

[crazyjoe]

Uh-oh. That'll be a bit too far for me to drive. I might pass on this one. Huntington Beach pier would have been good, but Redondo beach is twice the distance from my house. I wouldn't have time to finish the ride and still have dinner with my family.

[MuniAddict]

Originally Posted by crazyjoe

Uh-oh. That'll be a bit too far for me to drive. I might pass on this one. Huntington Beach pier would have been good, but Redondo beach is twice the distance from my house. I wouldn't have time to finish the ride and still have dinner with my family.

Well, it's no more than an hour from Anaheim, and if we all started the ride at 10am, we could ride for FIVE solid hours, and be done by 3pm. You could be back home by 4Pm with plenty of time to spare before dinner...unless you eat dinner at 3pm! And if we only average a mere 10mph, we could cover 50 miles in that time!

[unicycle6869]

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Originally Posted by crazyjoe

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[trying not to threadjack, but...] Jamey, I met some guys today who were telling me about a guy they met at the swap meet. They said they helped him onto a really tall unicycle and after I asked a few questions, I found out it was you they helped. They said your performance was "freakin' amazing!". I thought that was pretty funny to meet them. They remembered almost all of your performance so it must mean it was really memorable!

Ya, that would be me as I'm working at the OC Market/Swap meet now on the weekends....I've changed my show A LOT since you last saw it...learned some things when I was in Australia....like how to build a crowd, keep a crowd and make them laugh...
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[scott ttocs]

Terry,

Where do you park near the meeting location? I noticed a few of "gate key access" points on the map. Is it a gated community or can we just drive up and park anywhere?

I have not done any long rides on a unicycle. I assume water and snacks are appropriate?

[curbrider]

Hi Terry,
Count us in for 2 more.
I am interested in the ride any time Sunday, and can bring my Nimbus 36er and my brother who recenctly upgraded to a Coker from the 29er.
I am happy with any ride 10 to 30 miles but we would keep up as long as possible, or if any slower group forms we're with them.
Mark

[MuniAddict]

Originally Posted by scott ttocs

Terry,

Where do you park near the meeting location? I noticed a few of "gate key access" points on the map. Is it a gated community or can we just drive up and park anywhere?

I have not done any long rides on a unicycle. I assume water and snacks are appropriate?

The only gate access is a condo community up the street. The whole stretch of Paseo De La Playa is free parking, as are any of the streets that intersect or the preceding parallel streets.

I will start PMing those who are going, so we can exchange cell numbers and check in with each other when we arrive.

Oh, and yes, a camelback or at least a backpack you can put water bottles in and snacks are good to take along, and there will be plenty of places to stop for food and drinks along the way!

[MuniAddict]

Ok pm's sent, and we have a possible group of EIGHT so far! (including myself) I hope everyone can make it, and the more the merrier! I'm thinking that a 10am meet/start time would be the best; it's not too early or late, just perfect for a whole day of riding if we decide to go for the whole distance...which is a FANTASTICLY FUN ride!

And I really want to emphasize the *FUN*-Factor, since we won't be trying to set any speed records; just riding at a comfortable pace and stopping now & then to stretch, have a snack whatever. Should be perfect riding weather as well! Hope see you all there!

[ThisGuyIKnow]

I guess I should try to make it out. I haven't been out on the uni since that last right I think it was October. If I'm much later than 10 I'll give you a call but otherwise just consider me a no show.

[MuniAddict]

Originally Posted by ThisGuyIKnow

I guess I should try to make it out. I haven't been out on the uni since that last right I think it was October. If I'm much later than 10 I'll give you a call but otherwise just consider me a no show.

Yeah that last ride was one of the most enjoyable and as I remember *you* rode further than ever! Hope to see you there!