New signage at GMR mile marker 7.

Karma. Fate. El Niño. Three is the word for tonight's ride. Three Monday's in a row with cloudy skies. Cool temperatures. Breezy winds. Three days in a row of riding GMR. Saturday to the shed. Sunday doing micro intervals. Monday pushing a hard gear up the hill. Three times more fun. Perhaps Helle's advice of stretching after each ride is helping.

Monday night ride. And the Angels said unto to me "go forth and ride your bicycle in the beauty of the hills. The air is full of moisture and you shall go fast as you have waited four long months." It was glorious and worth the wait. And it was fast.

Race the San Dimas Stage Race

San Dimas, California  (March 11, 2016) - Riders, volunteers, and housing hosts are wanted for the 17th annual San Dimas Stage Race (SDSR), scheduled for April 1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd, 2016.  Come and be part of 3 days of great racing.  Information about the race is available at: http://sdsr.bike.

CHRIS HORNER will be racing SDSR this year. Chris, a previous SDSR winner from 2004 has won the Vuelta a España 2013, the Amgen Tour of California 2011, and has over 70+ career victories. His perceptive view of strategies, weather, road conditions and stage profiles will sweep you away. Chris is formidable and likable in the same breath. San Dimas Stage Race is open to all - amateurs and pros.

Rider registration is open through Monday March 28^th .  All categories are still open, but register now to assure a spot.  Register at: https://www.bikereg.com/san-dimas-stage-race   Stage races like the SDSR which are open to a wide range of riders are becoming very rare, so please come out and support this race.

Volunteers are needed to help at the race in roles such as Course Marshall.  For information about open volunteer position, see:  http://sdsr.bike/volunteering.html  This is a great opportunity to be a part of a professional caliber bike race.  Strong volunteer support is what makes it possible for us to put on this event.  Everyone’s contribution is valued!  Email our Volunteers Director at Volunteers@sdsr.bike if you have any questions about volunteering.

Housing hosts are needed to provide accommodations for pro team riders that are racing in the SDSR.  Hosting one or more riders is a great way to become acquainted with professional cyclists. More information about host housing is available in a PDF document posted at  http://sdsr.bike/host-housing-program/file.html   Email our Host Housing Coordinator at HostHousing@sdsr.bike if you are interested in being a housing host.

Rain brings hope to the hillside

Saturday Ride

It's a good weekend to have two rides back to back. Saturday was chillier than Friday. The clouds fortold a Sunday rain.

Friday Happenings

Just when you think you know what might be happening on the road, life happens. A controlled burn near Tanbark. Los Angeles Unified School District Bus Training. Someone riding on the wrong side of the yellow line. Leading to heart pounding moments. Hightailing it squirrels and a slithering lizard. Lots happening on a busy Friday.

Chris Horner @ SDSR

FLASH: Chris Horner at the SDSR

The Lupus Racing Team ( http://www.lupusracingteam.com ) has just signed up 7 riders, including Chris Horner, for the San Dimas Stage Race.

Chris' recent Palmarès include winning the 2013 Vuelta a España, the 2011 Tour of California, the 2010 Vuelta al País Vasco, and going back a bit further, the 2004 San Dimas Stage Race.

Chris and the rest of the Lupus Racing Team are joining what is shaping up to be a stellar Pro field for this year's SDSR!