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Race Report - Ironman 70.3 Santa Cruz

Race Report – Ironman 70.3 Santa Cruz Summary: 6:58:59.Swim: 41:20Transition 1 (T1): 10:14Bike: 3:14T2: 1:54Run: 2:51 Pre-Race.Wed 9/7, I was signed up for my first relay. Originally, I was signed up to the swim only. Marisa was going to do the Bike and Maria was going to do the run. This was a terrific plan. Easy packing and car-pooling without a bike. It was a relief to not have to worry and…

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Race Report - Ironman 70.3 Morro Bay

May 19, 2024. Morro Bay High level Summary. 8:25:37. I finished and that was a good day. This was a doozy of a swim. Bike was good. Run held it together with a run/ walk / walk. Beautiful beach town and great venue for Ironman. Swim drama overshadowed a lot of the race. Sea otters are super cute floaters. Seals are funny loud barkers. Swim: 1:01 T1: 12:10 Bike: 3:42 T2: 4:51 Run:…

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Ride Report - Seal Beach. Big Day Ride

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Ride Report - Brick Ride. Allen's Loop

5/1/24 Pics an video from Wed’s Brick Ride.

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Ride Report - Brick #2

Pics from Brick #2 Jack, Lucas, Lynda, Ben, Vickie, Trevor, Julian, Marisa, Matt, David, Bob, Joe. Shout out to Mark B from Unchained Bicycle Garage. He brought out his mobile bike van. He checked out our bikes while we were riding. Awesome. Got my TT bike checked out –> Race Ready! Course: Descanso, Hampstead, Inverness.

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Brick at the Bowl

Brick at the Rose Bowl. April 10 Gregg, Anton, Jack, Ben, Trevor, Lynda, Raoul, Vickie, David, San, Joe Shout out to members: Jack, Ben!

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Race Report - Mulholland Challenge

72.86 miles, 7:01 moving time, 8,379 ft elevation Lynda, Burt, Julian, Mark G., John, Steve, Nick, Larry, Paul, Jeff, Joe. Cold start high 30’s in Agoura Hills. I was completely bundled up: Long cycling pants, base layer, long sleeve coat. Most of the Club did the 100 miles and 10,000 ft of climbing. I did the 3/4 century. 72 miles and 8200 ft of climbing. So, I started hour and half after the…

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Ride Report - Azusa Canyon to 2nd Gate

52.35 miles, 4:20 moving time, 4,226 ft ascent Lynda, Bill, Joe, Gregg M., Gregg D., Steve, John, Julian, Sue, Mike O., Burt, Eric, Gregg S., Paul G. Mile 0: Start at Starbuck in Sierra Madre. Weather was iffy again but ended up a nice day for a ride. Dressing in layers is the key to iffy weather. I wore my new Assos Jersey; merry black friday shopping to me. Arm warmers, knee warmers, wind…

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Ride Report - Bonelli Loop

53.23 miles, 3:57 moving time, 2,467 ft ascent John, Paul G., Julian, Lynda, Bill, Carrie, Sue, Joe, Maria, Gregg D., Gregg S. On a cloudy morning, the club rode the Bonelli Loop. Dressing in layers is the key for comfortable riding. The weather was iffy. It was started cloudy. Will it turn colder and rainy? Will it clear up and warm up? Spoiler alert: Yes and yes. Mile 8: Pick up at Encanto…

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Ride Report. Long Beach Ride

69.74 miles, 4:37 moving time, 2,008 ft ascent Peter, Burt, Gregg D., Greg S., Greg M., Lynda, Bill, Joe, Jeff, Eric, Julian, Alvin. On a beautiful sunny winter day, the Club rode to Long Beach. Mile 0: Start at Starbucks in Sierra Madre. Ride down to Arcadia. Mile 5: Pick up some more friends at Par 3. Head down Upper Rio Hondo River Trail. Mile 7: Whittier Narrows. Transition to Lower Rio…

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Ride Report - Pre-Christmas Ride

30.95 miles, 2:51 moving time, 3,192 ft ascent Burt, Gregg D., Gregg S., Lynda, Bill, Julian, Larry, Richard, Joe, Julie, Sue, Gary. On a cloudy, cool morning, a couple days before Christmas, the club rode a modified Resolution – Tuesday Ride Special. Less hills than you might expect as a Christmas treat for us from Lynda. Mile 0: Starting from Jones Coffee. Rode North on Raymond and east on…

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Ride Report - La Tuna Canyon

39.36 miles, 3:13 moving time, 3,199 ft ascent Sue, Lynda, Carrie, Eric, Burt, Jeff, Bill, Gregg, Trevor, Marisa, Daniel, Joe

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Ride Report - Griffith Park

38.17 miles, 3:22 moving time, 3,153 ft ascent On a bright and sunny morning, we rode up to Griffith Park Observatory. Lynda, Bill, Carrie, Elsa, Burt, Mike O., Trevor, Jullian, Gregg, Eric, Joe Mike O. was showing off his new road bike, but it wasn’t fully charged. It was a beauty. I’ll get a better picture next time! Elsa had her Hollywood moment at the top of the climb to Griffith Park…

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PTC Holiday Party 2023

Club had a wonderful party to Celebrate a Great Year in Ironman Racing. Dinner at Mijares Restaurant in Pasadena. 11/26/23. Slideshow. Race pics from Jan – Nov! Thanks, Dave. Well done. The intro was expansive. Recognition: Plaques to celebrate major accomplishments. Lynda and Joe handed out the following awards. First Time IM 70.3 Finisher: Ryan Thomas First Time IM Full Finishers: Vicki…

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Ride Report - Solana Beach. Epic. Post-Thanksgiving

79.8 miles, 5:26 moving time, 2,533 ft ascent Lynda, Bill, Alvin, Eric, Ryan, Marisa, Gregg S., San, Raoul, Rick, Peter, Greg M., Kirk, Mark M., Mark G., Carrie, Kevin, Burt, Jeff B., Kevin B., Paul G., Brennan, Sue, Gary, Julian, Joe Great Day. Sunny morning. On the crisp side. Mile 0: We met up at the Anaheim Multi-Modal. Amtrak station. Lucas was our SAG driver. He drove the Sprinter Van…

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Ride Report - Bonelli Loop

Carrie, Marisa, Maria, Vicky, Burt, Larry, Gregg D., Trevor, John, Kirk, Mike W., Mike O., Paul, Joe, San

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Ride Report - Resolution Ride

38.7 miles, 3:23 moving time, 3,442 ft ascent Elsa, David, Joe, Burt, Carrie, Gregg, Mike W., Ryan, Mike O., Paul G., Vicky, Alvin, Julian, Sue Great day for a ride. I was feeling a little under the weather, so I was glad just to finish. Beautiful sunny day. Day Light Savings hits tonight, so we’ll rolling into the fall. We rolled east through Pasadena and all the way around the edges up all…