Peninsula and South Bay Bicycling Group

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Event Organizer

Peninsula and South Bay Bicycling Group http://www.meetup.com/biking/ http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/5/d/0/e/global_92663822.jpeg 20070904

Mountain View, CA 94040

Location:

San Jose, CAUSA 95118
Hometown: Salinas

Member since:

April 2, 2008

Has attended:

66 Meetups

Introduction

Hello! I live in South San Jose with my wife and son. I ride for fitness, but also go in and out of striving to get faster and stronger. I really love riding with other cyclists which is why I'm stoked to be a part of this group.

Do you ride a road bike or a mountain bike?

Road mostly, but I'm open to beginner (barely technical) mountain bike rides. There was a time that I was riding my MTB regularly, but because it takes a bit more planning and effort to get to the cool MTB roads, I could never fully commit.

Do you prefer dirt road or paved road?

Definitely prefer paved roads. When I was younger it wasn't a big deal to ride my road bike in the grass or dirt, but these days my heart skips a beat if I barely touch the shoulder gravel.

Do you consider yourself a beginning, intermediate, or advanced rider?

I think I'm pretty good for the average cyclists. If I were seriously training and racing with a team, I'd be lucky to have a Cat 5 pack finish.

What's the longest or the most difficult ride you've ever done?

I think the Tierra Bella 100 miler ranks up there as one of the toughest rides I've completed. It's a ride that's early in the season and if the weather isn't cooperating, you lose some seriously needed training time. Luckily I made my way to the spin bike on those days, but it just wasn't the same. I chose to do the entire ride without drafting. My goal was to see what I could do on my own. The climb up Henry Coe was punishing after having already climbed to the base of it. Even worse was the gruelling headwinds out to Bailey. I finished really strong and still felt I had another 5 to 10 miles in the tank after all was said and done. Total Time (including stops) was just a hair over 8 hours and I think I could shave 10 to 30 minutes off that time if I were to completely unleash all I have at 80 miles, instead of the chosen 90 miles. Of course, it's easy to say that when you're NOT on the bike. ;-)

Tell us about your riding preferences. E.g., Where do you usually ride? How long do you usually ride? How often do you ride? ...

No answer yet

What George is saying about this Meetup Group

Never expected to have so much fun riding my bike. I absolutely look forward to riding with these people.

Katie Steere

My bike is just a regular production bike.. http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/S...

So pretty! :)

Feb 13, 2012 11:11 PM
Howard S.

Yes, minor adjustment, but when the rain reached my socks I cut the loop short.

Feb 12, 2012 10:53 AM
Jeff Sanford

Lover, Can you please update your profile questions for the Hammerin' Wheels Road bike club to indicate whether or not you agree to the club waiver. I am going to begin removing those who have not yet taken action. Thanks!

Jan 22, 2012 6:45 PM
Matt Larkin

Bummed I can't make this ride on Saturday AM. We are clearing out stuff with a garage sale. I'm going to try the Hick's ride on Sunday AM. Thanks for getting me psyched about group riding George.

Jul 15, 2011 9:22 AM
Matt Larkin

Thanks George for hosting our ride on Saturday 6/11/11. What a blast! I look forward to riding with you again. I'm bummed that I won't be able to do the Coyote Creek trail ride on the 26th due to other committment. Hopefully you'll do that one again soon. You picked a good Giants game. It was good that you missed Lincecum, cuz he stunk it up on Saturday!

Jun 13, 2011 11:20 AM
Swaroop

:) Thanks George! looking forward to the biking event!

Jun 09, 2011 5:00 PM
Dawn

Hey George! Have a great ride at Tierra Bella!

Apr 10, 2011 10:57 PM
Dawn

Hi George! Welcome ...many of us are training for Tierra Bella too, don't miss our Carbo Party it will be at my house in Prunedale so a bit closer for you :0)

Feb 23, 2011 3:28 PM
Tino

Hi George and welcome to the group! We look forward to having you out with us soon on some rides and sharing the energy and enthusiasm you bring with you. I have some Death Ride stories for you when we do ride and can show you my off road training loop in Fort Ord. Safe riding and happy trails, Tino

Feb 23, 2011 12:17 AM
Rickie-Ann

Hi George~
You sound like an avid cyclist~ awesome!! I'm looking for some new cycling buddies, as I need more friends to ride with.
Maybe I'll come out on Sunday.

Dec 10, 2010 12:43 PM