Team Early Risers, Pomona to GMR to Mt. Baldy

Saturday we were up early and out before the day heated up.

From the left - Brian, Mike, Rommel, Chris, Linda, and Jason

Frank

From the left - Mike, Eric, Rommel

Pomona to Glendora Mountain Road to Mt. Baldy

There were an unusual amount of riders out this morning.  I think it's because of the Rapha Challenge on Strava.com.

Pomona (Diamond Bar/Rancho Cucamonga/Claremont) to GMR to Mt Baldy

Yeah, that's right.  Gary from Rancho, Richard from Claremont, Michael from Diamond Bar and me representing Pomona all converged upon Glendora Mountain Road to My Baldy. 

It was a great ride.  Gary's training for his Ironman in June.  Richard and Michael kicked butt up GMR to the shack.  I was sure Richard was going to smoke Mike up but not so much.  Mike is still KOM. 

I am slowly fighting my way to a PR on SM/GMR to the Maintenance Shed.

Good times with great friends.

TOMORROW Pomona - Bicycle Master Plan and Active Transportation Plan

All Stakeholders:

Please plan to attend a meeting for Stakeholders only regarding the City of Pomona Bicycle Master Plan and Active Transportation Plan scheduled for September 19, 2012 at the City Council Chambers from 6PM to 8PM.  Our draft agenda is as follows:

DRAFT AGENDA

Pomona Bicycle Master Plan/Active Transportation Plan

September 19, 2012 – Stakeholders Only Meeting

Meeting location: City Council Chambers (505 S. Garey Avenue, Pomona, CA, 91766; adjacent to City Hall)

6:00 PM to 6:15 PM
Arrival & Sign-in

6:15 PM to 6:45 PM

Presentation and information on progress-to-date

6:45 PM to 8:00 PM

Comments, questions, and discussion.

3rd Saturday RAP

The 2nd ever Third Saturday Ride Around Pomona was a great ride. An eclectic band of citizens gathered at Thomas Plaza in the heart of Pomona to ride around town this cold, crisp Saturday morning. City Planner Daryl Grigsby headed our group thru Downtown Pomona's Art Colony then south towards the 71 Fwy. Along the way we visited The Holy Cross Cemetery off Lexington and to a public garden near Phillips Ranch.


The group consisted of locals like Juan from Bunny Gunner and Ashley who has an art studio just off the beaten path in DT Pomona.


Meme and Juan get ready for the 3rd Saturday RAP.

Below - Lucha Libre


Below and to the left - Ashley showing off his Pomona Colors and Creamsicle Beach Cruiser.


Off Lexington we rode thru the Holy Cross Cemetery.


Below - Bicycle Friends! From the left, Dave on the Specialized, Eve on the Centurion and Meme on his SE Draft Lite.


Eve's Dave Scott Centurion was sporting a 24" up front and a 700C in the rear. It was an interesting bike, she called "Terry" Style for smaller riders.


The Sacred Hear Church. This reminded me of Meme's Self Portrait.


Graffiti Art off 1st Street.






Free coffee after the ride.


Meme and I opted for El Merendero.

Andi's Corgi, Toby.


A Random Photo.

Mem-icky

Last night Kevin and I went down to the Pomona Arts Colony to see Meme's Art Show. It was being held in the old Press Bulletin building in Downtown Pomona (soon be converted into a Tequila Bar). Cars and crowds converged all around the Arts Colony and a long line formed around the Fox Theater. Last Night's performer was none other than Snoop Dogg!

Meme's showing proved to be a success, and drew a decent crowd to view his work and sample Tequila. Meme's art consisted of nudes, Lucha Libre, Mickey, sculptures and etc. Meme also had work at Bunny Gunner.







Above: Who's Your Daddy?


Above - Mickey Kong, this one is my favorite.


Bunny Gunner Showcased a number of Meme's painting.


Above - Art by Juan Thorp


Downtown Pomona was bustling with people. Snoop Dogg was performing at the Fox Theater.



Filipino Cuisine!


Below - Various Artist