Alas, we were poor and I never did get one. Completely brain dead and nothing witty to say; not waxing poetic reverie. I tend to think of the Frog, Hornet and Grasshopper as being the most essential cornerstone trio of all vintage Tamiya buggies, as they truly were the cars that made the brand so ubiquitous in R/C. Grasshopper Adventure Series. Spaces left. Click images to enlarge. This is a short but rugged climb at 9.9% average grade. 9:30 AM. Made lots of close temporary friends throughout the day and this is the spirit of Hoppers. Change ). And so began the grasshopper legend. Leave a Comment Cancel Reply. As we started a mild climb, we caught up to the pink tires of none other than (The Original F-ing) Sam Bell. Location. Old Caz is the quintessential Hopper. So hi, I'm Phil Mooney. Shows what a diverse ride this is when you look at the bikes of the top 3 men. This is the 20th year of the Grasshopper Adventure Series. #adventure We’d organize. I bought a bagel at the gas station, and bummed some pumpkin bread off of John. The start was buttoned up tight by the Occidental VFD in town and on Willow Creek and this made a HUGE difference! Chileno Valley Grasshopper is a classic Sonoma-Marin Loop. He gets tired. A riff on the Old Caz Grasshopper • 5/B/60 • Ragle Park When. Old Caz Grasshopper: Building Confidence. I've always run tubes and 100 psi to avoid flats. This is the 20th year of the Grasshopper Adventure Series. I was picked up early in the morning by Jim, Cathy, and Teddy for the scenic drive to Occidental. … Cold weather and a dying GoPro battery limited the capture. The first man, Levi, and first woman, Helena Drumm, got a killer bottle of Arnot-Roberts wine. They’re not quite gravel grinders, and not quite groad (gravel road) races. | SRAM RED eTap AXS Ratios Explained - Duration: 11:08. He gets tired. Hopefully you picked the perfect bike and had a killer day! And so, the story continues… Starting at 5:45 in the morning, again. Forrest is a Beast June 9, 2008. We talk a bit about our respective histories in Northern California and our love for the terrain in the Redwood Empire. The perfect weather for this race is a good steady rain storm with plenty of gusty winds, but you can't have everything. Everything went to plan, and I was on the team bus with no problems. It was entirely different than riding from the front and gradually slipping. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet conse ctetuer adipiscing elit sed diam nonu mmy nibh euismod written by Phil Mooney January 30, 2017. The Grasshopper Adventure Series races are pretty unique, occupying a hybrid niche in the cycling scene. While this one may have been my worst in terms of time and placing, it was my favorite in terms of experiencing the event and other participants. Welcome to a new podcast we are launching, called the Redwood Empire Pedalcast. Latching onto the tandems was the best thing we did – It made the stretch of pavement leading to Duncan Road pass by effortlessly, and would provide valuable help on the next few turns, because these tandem drivers knew where the hell they were going…. Sorry about the good weather; I know you were hoping for epic. I've been enjoying the carbon bars with flat top on my Tarmac Pro so much I'm going to set up my cross bike the same way. You bet your ass we did. People say it was Cazadero road or ‘Old Caz’ that really put a rocket up the gravel movement’s be-hind. We made it to Occidental on time, thanks to Murph’s touge-bus-driving skills. I had Shiloh dial in my bike a couple weeks before the race, a carbon cross bike with 1x drivetrain and wide (38c) tubeless tires. I was happy how things turned out but there are always “growing pains”. Last years Old Caz Hopper was my first ride on tubeless tires, Hutchinson Piranha. What I didn’t realize was that Willow Creek will remove any gas left in that tank in short order. Old Caz Round Up. A year later, and it’s still sketchy, I tell you. Riding my Bruce Gordon Monster Cross, with Rock 'n Road Tires. In 2016. from $250. At the bottom of Willow Creek, I thought I still had some gas in the tank, and was already looking forward to how I might ride faster in future installments of the ride. Start. At what seemed like the bottom, I pulled off the road to wait for John, and came across none other than Dan, the missing (participating) member of our impromptu team from last year. Get directions, maps, and traffic for Grasshopper, AZ. Things didn’t go well. Measured in terms of start vs finishing position, it was my personal best Hopper. Strong riders self-select to be in these rides so even starting them you’re in … He flatted just as we rolled out from the start. “What have I gotten myself into” Says Velo-Fratello’s MJ Frito. But the climb was a good idea – It thinned out the pack considerably at the start, which was much safer than having 300 cyclists descending in a pack right at the start (see: last year). Watch highlights from Old Caz, a mixed terrain 50 miler with 4500 feet of climbing. Old Grasshopper for Rhino 4.0 (Windows only) It is possible to download the last release that still worked on Rhino 4. Located in West Sonoma County in Northern California, each Hopper is unique in its route and terrain and will challenge the rider and equipment like no other race series in the world. I let John take the lead, as we both cautiously rode the non-dramatic part of the descent, around some sweeping dirty corners. Everyone was entered for the grand prize raffle to win an Ibis Hakaluugi and Enve Fork. Why Are Road Bike Gears Getting Smaller? That being said, I've been lucky enough to ride some of the best custom steel bikes hand built in Sonoma County and lately super-duper science fiction carbon fiber.The intrigue of talking about the latest and greatest lost it's appeal after my first couple of years racing. The team bus was set to leave San Francisco at 8 o’clock sharp, so I made the plan to be at John’s house by 7 to pick him up. And we were lucky not to have Austin Creek flowing higher than thigh deep! Fortunately we didn’t have to turn many people away and we rolled from Occidental a bulging 400 strong peloton. I wasn’t in this break so it’s a story that will need to be told another day. This Jan is the first since 1998 that we won’t be gathering for a Hopper. And while the two former pros dueled through much of the first half of the race, King eventually opened up a lead on Leipheimer, who, returning from … a visit into past. After I shuffled my way to the middle of the back to join my teammates, it wasn’t long until we were rolling. Grasshopper Adventure Series. Grasshopper showed me that no matter what or who or how I look, anyone can learn how to code. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. A monument to taking the alternative option. https://grasshopperadventureseries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/logo-gas-reverse.png. We regret that so many people missed the turn in Cazadero (it was marked on the road, on the ride card, and on the Garmin map on our site). You may also like. Details about TYCO SLOT CARS & TRACK HO SCALE 1970 -1980's TURBO GRASSHOPPER OFF ROAD BAJA OLD. At the bottom of Duncan, John and I launched off the back of the tandem team and began the climb. We keep the installer available for download but obviously this release is no longer under active development. Grasshopper is a virtual phone system that provides a number of great features, including a second phone number, but you still need a service provider, and a main phone number, where your Grasshopper calls will be forwarded. 50 miles on a CX bike. Here’s what the Diesel had to say: “Swallows have the Mission San Juan Capistrano. Cascade Classic Cat 2 Report July 25, 2011. This release requires at least Rhino 4 SR8. Never before have I witnessed the entire 100% population of Hopperers in front of me and here’s something that struck me. We help you optimize the routes in … Finish. Old Caz: Cross,Road,Mtb? Let’s finish this up all quick-like by compressing the remaining majority of the ride into one paragraph, then pressing “Publish!”. ), Guayaki with tasty maté beverage, Dan Boyle Realtor and Giro. The Team Manager Races the Old Caz Grasshopper. I think it took many by surprise that the event sold out early;but it’s hard to keep such a fun ride secret for long. The Pedalcast is a regional podcast that focuses on riding in Northern California. Stellar day on Willow Creek Rd. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. It turns out that a 240-mile training camp the previous week (or any training, for that matter) does have an affect. Wait a second, why’s Levi Leipheimer here at the back of the pack? Last year I rode it without issue because I didn’t know it was coming and let instinct take over. Old Caz kicks off Hopper Adventures’ Grasshopper Adventure Series, the original gravel, mixed-terrain adventure series which this year celebrates its 20th year. It seemed that each group I would catch would find new hope to catch the group in distant sight ahead of themselves. Access the climb on Old Cazadero Road off Hwy 116, Guerneville. Osmo with the hydration and recovery (sorry they weren’t at the top of Caz…got lost! We did our best to sort things out and I know results are still not perfect…we’ll have a marshall there next year, I promise. The roads, the dirt, the views, and the creek crossing! Here are some fantastic pics by Paul C. Miller to get you psyched for Old Caz. Artistic, yet scientifically accurate maps from a geographer. John crashed on the descent from Duncans Mills, in what became known as the Ditch of Doom, and we ended up limping back to the start along the most direct (paved) route. I got to ride 25 miles over dirt and pavement… But, what a blessing to have the health and friends to enjoy the shred. Old Caz Grasshopper 2017. Thnx @rogerbartels and @asmileonwheels for the company. We’d start rotating and some fraction of us would make it to the next group. Follow Voler Factory Team Everywhere. But, not the last. Thanks to Mig and the crew for hosting. Quick capture from the first portion of the 2017 Grasshopper Adventure Series Old Caz event. Old Caz Round Up. The weather was beautiful, but as A1 would agree, not perfect. But I had made a pact with John to stay with him the whole day no matter what else happened. Dan Evon It was then that riding the CX bike paid dividends… MEGA paceline up River Road, culminating in a monster pull wherein I tried to regain some self-respect for the day. popular tours. They’re not normal road bike races, but certainly not MTB races. Watch highlights from Old Caz, a mixed terrain 50 miler with 4500 feet of climbing. Thanks to Mig and the crew for hosting. The epitome […] Old Caz is honestly my favorite event on the planet and this was just a new angle of education. Pacifica-Healdsburg, Old Caz Grasshopper, Healdsburg-Pacifica Three days, 17hrs of riding, 423km total, 6349m climbing, 1 race win, and a whole lot of fun! ... TYCO SLOT CARS & TRACK HO SCALE 1970 -1980's TURBO GRASSHOPPER OFF ROAD BAJA OLD. Geysers/PineFlat: May 1st. In this auction you will receive everything that you see pictured. Oh well.. Really fun day and Old Caz is always the best of the series. The re-release is still a great entry-level kit for new modelers and RC enthusiasts of all ages. Another upgrade for this year will be Specialized stem and carbon bars. Menos trabas, más fluidez. The weather was beautiful, but as A1 would agree, not perfect. ( Log Out /  Old Highway 63 Garage is your authorized Grasshopper dealer selling and servicing the complete line of Grasshopper MidMount™ and FrontMount™ mowers for turf care professionals, business and government entities, and homeowners. Think I’ll record the memory that way. This picture was created as a prank in the 1930s and continues to fool viewers today. THE END! Grasshopper race. ( Log Out /  And we were lucky not to have Austin Creek flowing higher than thigh deep! I don’t want to get to philosophical about the day so I’ll pass on the words of my good friend Kent Chilcott who is flying right now. Not so small fish in our “little” pond. I was up just in time to catch the Tandem Train as it pulled into ditch station, and departed for Old Cazadero Road through a series of turns that I would have definitely missed otherwise. He came around the corner just in time to see me ass over teakettle with an upside-down bike. Thanks! It wasn’t long till Derrick passed me, while Ted was already bombing the hill up ahead on his monstercross rig from the start. I told Derrick I was going to wait up for John on the descent as I continued to pick my way down the sweeping dirt corners of Willow Creek. I spent many hours poring over the original brochure from our local hobby shop and dreaming of the day that I own it. I had formed a plan with Derrick to ride with him and Ted for the duration of the ride, as we’re fairly closely matched. Use our web services to add route planning, navigation and traffic aware route optimization to your application in the food delivery industry or for traveling salesmen. Grasshopper series, Old Caz. by Phil Mooney January 30, 2017. We pack all the most lightly traveled roads in an 80 mile loop that somehow adds up to 8000 k of climbing. ( Log Out /  Choose from a wide range of map designs: river basin maps, elevation maps, population density or forest cover maps. Images: Jorge Flores, JustPedal Co-Motion Periscope , Grasshopper Adventure Series , mud , Old Caz , tandem https://www.thespruceeats.com/grasshopper-cocktail-recipe-759305 Starts at Ragle Ranch Park, Sebastopol. Emil Lewis dropping his buddies with a smile. Got folks playing with funky tires and clearances PCH took us to River Road, which we would then take East to the foot of Duncan Road. ( Log Out /  Crazy. Tag Archives: Old Caz Grasshopper. The road is very narrow and a bit rough - descent is tough, ascent fine. 400 riders wiretied numbers to their handlebars and took the start. Fast forward thirty some years… I just received the Hornet (for me) and this grasshopper for my 11 year old son. Last year, in search of a "favorite race of the year," or even a "best day on the bike, ever," I set off on the legendary Old Cazadero edition of the Grasshopper Adventure Series (the most prestigious Not-A-Race series in the world). Exactly half pavement and half dirt, the final 22 miles of dirt will be off the hook! Fast Route Planning and Route Optimization. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Miguel Crawford, Grasshopper Series promoter “General fitness and bike handling are important. Registration. 4. I don’t know how steep it is in reality, but on cold legs it was a hell of a wakeup call. Members only ride Registration is closed. I've never been a tweaker when it comes to bikes, components, weight and geometry. Bonking here, you don’t want it to happen to you.” Turns out the secret to success is two dinners AND two breakfasts. Ismael. There was a table with more than 45 awesome prizes from all our sponsors so almost 1 in 8 riders got something. This is one event not to miss. 20 years of Old Caz and the last two at Low Gap. Into the mystic. With only a few hitches along the way I (a first time RC kit builder) built the car in one day, painted it the next. Finishing this shit was important, to both of us! “Should we get on?” Asked John. Even though the ‘hoppers have a very civilized start time of 10am, they are also very far away from the South Bay. d to learn to take care of yourself at races, even if you have support. Get started free. Graton, Old Caz, Willow Creek, Occidental. I’ve always enjoyed the creative process of sculpting the perfect combination of roads but this year the logistics of the event has gone to another level. The roadway is … Leesville Gap M123 35+ July 2, 2011. Here’s me at the finish, with a bike that had become so creaky that I haven’t ridden it since this post/ride was started, six weeks ago: Pingback: Cyclocross 2011: The Bitter End (Race Report Roundup #4) | Slonie. Never cold. Low Gap: March 27th. Grasshopper #1 (Old Caz) Well, yesterday was the first Grasshopper race of this year. A big thanks to our top sponsors out there this weekend: NorCal/Bike Peddler with the neutral support atop Old Caz. Huffmaster Hopper: May 22nd. He was already being attended to by other riders, so I only slowed down a bit. The rest of the ride went fine, except that somehow Sam lost an entire front brake pad, post and all, and had to abort via the safest route back. We had a pretty good team going on the road at this point, or so I thought, until a freaking freight train rolled by – Two tandem teams towing a mess of other riders. One stop sign and right turn later, and the pack (280 strong, from what I heard) hit the climb up Coleman Valley Road. Mazin’ day out on classic Hopper loop with @moriahwilson16 @maude.the.mtn.goat @alicefw If ya don’t know these hammers ya will soon enough. The difference I most enjoyed from the back is that the survival imperative makes allies of us all…….until Willow Creek anyhow. … Welcome to GTA5-Mods.com. Later, I heard that he had snapped his frame (and a bone). Quick capture from the first portion of the 2017 Grasshopper Adventure Series Old Caz event. Not my best result but an excellent day. Now, this was a critical spot last year. No. Saturday, December 12, 2020 . You also nee. Grasshopper #1 (Old Caz) Well, yesterday was the first Grasshopper race of this year. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. I called it the Strada Bianca part of the ride, accurately or not. John and I soldiered on and re-attached to an ever-growing group leading up to the last stretch of River Road back to Willow Creek. Bringing in the new year Hopper style with Old Caz +. Grasshopper helps you focus on your business, so you can do what you’re good at. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Perfect layers w/ @sportful style. The course shown here is Old Caz from 2017. It’s exciting. It was as steep as last year, and my gearing was higher this year, but I was stronger too, so I soldiered on. Kabush tries to drop Stetina. Cold weather and a dying GoPro battery limited the capture. 2015 Grasshopper Adventure Series Race #1: Old Caz, 31 Jan Result: Worked hard to be on the cusp of the dean’s list but now under academic probation For those who might not yet know about it, the Grasshopper Adventure series is a group of races held on open pavement and unpaved trails and roads, in the winter and spring every year in Sonoma County (with occasionally a little … Monarch butterflies have the sanctuary trees of … Oh right, they changed the route this year – The start went in the opposite direction. Planning for this year’s Grasshopper began in October and I was so excited, and busy, last week it was hard to sleep. By admin. The image showing a man holding a three-foot long grasshopper is not real. No matter how it turns out, you’re part of a wave of positive energy with interesting individuals with whom you implicitly share common traits. Unlike RhinoScript, Grasshopper requires no knowledge of programming or scripting, but still allows designers to build form generators from the simple to the awe-inspiring. At this point, John, Ted, and I were riding together. The last, flat part of Willow Creek was the wettest part of the ride – Lots of gravelly puddles. 8 - 90 degree Curves The Grasshopper Adventure Series races are pretty unique, occupying a hybrid niche in the cycling scene. Herramientas de moldeado, selecciones guardadas, gestión de diseños, campos de texto mejorados, Grasshopper Player, fuentes de un solo trazo y mucho más. No credit card required! Made up 260ish places and a big chunk of those once turning on to Willow Creek. Oh well.. Really fun day and Old Caz is always the best of the series. This is a Ride Report for the 2010 Grasshopper Adventure Series #1: Old Cazadero, 1/30/2010 • Most photos are in the flickr set • See my GPS shame in Garmin Connect Normally I wouldn't consider a day like today to be incomplete in any way. This year I knew it was coming, went slow, and actually had a hilarious slo-mo crash in the exact same spot that John did last year. However, this route is on par for Hopper adventures and will not disappoint. Here’s the Strava. As if it was possible, this year’s edition would have to live up to even higher standards–Firstly, it would have to satisfy the image I had built up, but perhaps more importantly, I would actually have to finish this year. Prints available in different sizes and formats to fit your needs. Rhino perfeccionado. Cyclocross 2011: The Bitter End (Race Report Roundup #4) | Slonie, A brief sampling of various global official Toyota Twitter accounts, Silicon Valley Cyclist – Jobst Brandt Has a Posse. Posted February 7, 2014. 0. Description. Whew, I sure sat on the draft of this post for a while… Like, more than a month! In Uncategorized. Redwood Empire Pedalcast #1. Let’s say for argument’s sake that Old Caz is the definitive Grasshopper. Lake Sonoma MTB: April 17th. The battle for second! A NorCal original that schools riders on the back roads and trails of Sonoma and Marin. We passed the summit of Duncan Road and started the descent. I thought that my first ‘hopper (noun) last year on Kings Ridge was epic, allowing me to experience the true orthopteran nature of leaping, plant eating and powerful hind legs. Having not pinned on a number for a couple years, I was excited to get back into it for the Old Caz Grasshopper. Classic. If you didn’t make Old Caz, you’ve been looking at photos, checking people’s Stravas and getting stoked for Chilleno Valley. The Team Manager Races the Old Caz Grasshopper. In this episode we introduce ourselves, talk about the upcoming opener for the Grasshopper Adventure Series, Old Caz. This car was one of my dream RC cars back in the early eighties. Posted by Philip Mooney on January 28, 2017 at 7:06pm; View Blog; As one of the new members of the Acme Bikes family, it seems appropriate to start this post with a brief introduction. A big part of cycling’s appeal to … You haven’t ridden your mountain bike yet this year?” – Dan) John rolled by, and the two of us were off again towards PCH. River Road was the longest nicely-paved section of the course, so it’s very advantageous to get some help from your friends there. Advice from the Pros. 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