Initial Road Biking Ride in Zurich Area

#2 26.05.2008, 19:28

Weather forecast doesn't look great though

Friday

16°/26°

Eire · #3 26.05.2008, 20:53

What's the altitude difference on this route?

dakman · #4 27.05.2008, 08:36

Altitude, 500 to 600 meters - round about. But I admit, not much flat sections. you are either going up or down. I

#5 27.05.2008, 10:34

Sorry the 29th is a Thursday...

Yes I could also come. but the forecast is still probably rainy

Thursday

16°/25°

Why don't we do this on a Sunday ?

Eire · #6 27.05.2008, 10:44

	Quote:	Salsa_Lover
	Sorry the 29th is a Thursday... Yes I could also come. but the forecast is still probably rainy Thursday 16°/25°

My weatherforecast is a little more optimistic. I'll try to make it, but can't promise that I'll be able to keep up on the climbs in particular.

	Quote:	Salsa_Lover
	Why don't we do this on a Sunday ?

Because then it wouldn't be a Thursday evening ride

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And I for one make an effort to get away from the Zurich region and see a bit of the country most weekends. These rides are perfectly accessible for during the week, weekends are for exploring further afield.

dakman · #7 27.05.2008, 10:44

	Quote:	Salsa_Lover
	Sorry the 29th is a Thursday... Yes I could also come. but the forecast is still probably rainy Thursday 16°/25° Why don't we do this on a Sunday ?

Sundays are for 5 hour rides....anyway, this weekend I will be in Lausanne....doing the Cyclotour Leman.

dakman · #8 27.05.2008, 11:06

http://trail.motionbased.com/trail/i...kValue=5565760

Above, I posted the route from Herrliberg that I did a few weeks back with Hillseeker, the first two bumps on the elevation map would be the route we would cover (more or less)

And Eire, I don't think you will have trouble keeping up with me, I don't have a very classic climber's build (at 85 kilos)

Eire · #9 27.05.2008, 11:17

	Quote:	dakman
	http://trail.motionbased.com/trail/i...kValue=5565760 Above, I posted the route from Herrliberg that I did a few weeks back with Hillseeker, the first two bumps on the elevation map would be the route we would cover (more or less) And Eire, I don't think you will have trouble keeping up with me, I don't have a very classic climber's build (at 85 kilos)

Cheers Dakman,

Its not so much the elevation that I have a problem with but more the pace on the climbs. I managed to tackle Sattelegg from Uster on Sunday, so I will make the climbs no problem, I just might be a little off the pace.

That reminds me, have you had issues with Motorbikes on Sattelegg before? I nearly got run off the road 3 times. Once a biker overtook a VW Van on a blind corner, in an effort not to hit the biker the van missed my handlebars by about 2 inches.

#10 27.05.2008, 11:19

I will maybe be back with you Eire...

I am not feeling strong these days, the pollen is killing me.

Those trees should be more polite and stop having sex all over our eyes and noses.

dakman · #11 27.05.2008, 11:34

	Quote:	Eire
	Cheers Dakman, Its not so much the elevation that I have a problem with but more the pace on the climbs. I managed to tackle Sattelegg from Uster on Sunday, so I will make the climbs no problem, I just might be a little off the pace. That reminds me, have you had issues with Motorbikes on Sattelegg before? I nearly got run off the road 3 times. Once a biker overtook a VW Van on a blind corner, in an effort not to hit the biker the van missed my handlebars by about 2 inches.

Actually i was about to post a ride description of Sattelegg (later today). Yeah, motorcycle traffic is a problem on weekends on most passes. Cars are okay but I hate the motorcyclists as they seem to think they can throw caution to the wind and that they can get around anything.

That is one nice advantage of moutain biking.

Pace won't be a problem, I don't go fast, I just try to survive.

This is one reason I was hesitant to lead a ride, not sure how effectively I can lead from behind. But for any speed demons the route is rather simple, just need to have meeting milestones.

Eire · #12 28.05.2008, 09:31

I vote for starting in Zurihorn or nearby.

dakman · #13 28.05.2008, 09:39

	Quote:	Eire
	I vote for starting in Zurihorn or nearby.

Easiest for me too, so would agree to Zurihorn.

Meilen - is easier if someone is coming from the other side or up the lake.

#14 28.05.2008, 13:10

Got ready your pink lycra guys ?

I'm for Simoni this year, hope he gets his last maglia rosa.... he's 3rd right now.

Eire · #15 28.05.2008, 13:14

	Quote:	Salsa_Lover
	I'm for Simoni this year, hope he gets his last maglia rosa.... he's 3rd right now.

Looks to me like the remaining stages play nicely to Contadors strengths.

The only reason for a bloke to wear Pink on a bike is if he is leading the Giro...

I have to say, that for someone who was not prepared for the event and up to one week before was not supposed to be in it, Contador found his pink helmetn, glasses, shoes and gloves very quickly.

dakman · #16 28.05.2008, 21:39

LQQ - plan to make it regular...probably need to find some more 1.5 to 2 hour routes though.

Alright, seems that Zurihorn will the meeting place. I will send those signed up my cell by Pmm tomorrow in case we don;t meet up. I won;t be wearing pink but a flashy orange jersey.

Yokine · #17 29.05.2008, 09:25

	Quote:	Eire
	Looks to me like the remaining stages play nicely to Contadors strengths. The only reason for a bloke to wear Pink on a bike is if he is leading the Giro... I have to say, that for someone who was not prepared for the event and up to one week before was not supposed to be in it, Contador found his pink helmet, glasses, shoes and gloves very quickly.

For those like me who have had trouble keeping up with this years Giro on TV, SBS Australia puts together a nice 8 minute daily review on their webpage (see "Video Highlights").
http://www.sbs.com.au/

dakman · #18 29.05.2008, 11:39

by the way, if you want live coverage of the giro via the internet, go to

www.cyclingfans.com. They have browser that interlinks the RAI television coverage with the Eurosport commentary in English (as the Eurosport doesn't stream properly if I recall).

Yokine · #19 29.05.2008, 11:51

	Quote:	dakman
	by the way, if you want live coverage of the giro via the internet, go to www.cyclingfans.com. They have browser that interlinks the RAI television coverage with the Eurosport commentary in English (as the Eurosport doesn't stream properly if I recall).

Excellent! Direct link:
http://www.cyclingfans.com/giro_d_italia_player2.html
(subject to race actually running, otherwise the video & audio combination is a bit odd

)

dakman · #20 29.05.2008, 12:16

The official meeting point for any late joiners is Zurihorn Casinoparking lot (right after the China garden), right at the corner (on the road, rights side) after the stop light coming from Zurich. I will have on a orange jersey.