PHIL'S FONDO 2022 - What to Expect and Why We're Here

[@aischwartzable]

My 2019 Phil’s cookie fondo was a supreme chocolate chip experience. I met Phil, his mom, his now wife, Jeremy Powers, Tyler Pearce- and it all felt like we had been friends forever. The food the ride everything was supreme. I’m saving up for my son’s college so I have to skip this year, BUT next year I turn 50 on October 28th, so in the words of your esteemed former governor, “I’ll be back”

[@markhagen7777]

Well that was fun to watch you travel those routes. In the 80s those were my club training roads. Conejo Velo Club, we were called and put on fundraisers that took advantage of the coastal roads. Cruisin the Conejo was one, Climbing the Conejo was the other. Lots of great memories. Enjoy! I moved to Minnesota some long while ago otherwise I would join you.

[@etienneleger3875]

11:55 - I'm one of those collarbones. Totally my fault bombing way too hard on the last downhill of the day on Deer Creek Road while being tired. Phil being Phil, he was super nice afterwards and I can't say anything other than this was one of the great rides I've done in my life! Cookies were great, too!

[@worstretirementever]

Hope you can make it back!

[@fradd4045]

what a place to ride a bike! looks the dream! thanks Phil your the best

[@eric106071]

I like your videos because you encourage cycling for everyone.

[@scottrench9577]

I moved to LA a year ago from Chicago and Phil has answered lots of my stupid questions and does so much for cycling. Thank you Phill for all that you do and give back to the community. I'll see you all at the Chocolate Chip!

[@roadglide]

100% to the incredible roads, weather and scenery. Thank you Phil & Co!

[@davidduttchen2036]

The stoke is high! Jumping on plane today for what looks like some type 2 fun.

[@keeneypr]

90% of the fun at 70% of the speed is great advice.

[@Moving_Chicane]

Fantastic Phil! Thank you for all that you do and for putting up with, I mean putting on, this event. A nearby resident! :)

[@martyheck7351]

Can't wait for the double header....let's go!

[@speciesofspaces]

Not to detract from all the great Mailbu climbs but for those who are visiting and don't know the climbs like Little Tujunga, Big Tujunga, Camp 9, Cloudburst, highway 39 then I'd say give those a shot too. I think the highway 39 climb up to the Angeles Crest is one of my favorites from when I lived out there. The gate is sometimes closed which makes it even better. Dawson Saddle is where it ends - after the section which is usually closed but can easily be ridden. There are bighorns up there too!

[@epicrideswithg8820]

Looks like a fantastic course! Looking forward to it(:

[@jamesd5701]

Phil what you are doing is great. Keep up the good work and thank you.

[@KiefoNilssonMusic]

Love it. Looking forward to the ride!!

[@leissp1]

enjoy the Fondo!

[@Hintonbro.]

Shout out to Ottawa! 🍁

[@stephenturkLA]

Looking forward to it! I did the Chocolate Chip in 2019 and will be back to do it again this year. There were quite a few riders walking up Potrero when it was near the start of the route, so putting it at mile 70 is indeed a bit inconsiderate but thanks for the reminder to consider installing a larger cassette...

[@motogp9253]

Meow, meow, meow...

[@calheritage8953]

Can't wait!!

[@hhueter]

I’m going to attempt the sugar cookie. I tried out the westlake blvd climb last Sunday as recon. It’s going to be tough, since I’m recovering some fitness and I’m not the best climber yet. We’ll see how it goes.

[@worstretirementever]

You’ve got this!

[@puzdutz]

Just a little geography help. If you look at a map Oxnard is really west of Thousand Oaks, not north. Being that it’s along US101 north confuses people but the whole coast of California from Malibu to Point Conception runs pretty much East to West.

[@worstretirementever]

Haha agreed but explain that to the 101

[@mskaira302]

Perhaps I will join for 2024. Maybe then I will actually be able to afford to go down there.

[@charliebamford2807]

With the World in such a mess it is so good to be inspired by videos like this. Phil's Fondo is a great initiative

[@roadglide]

100%

[@DavidDorrMD]

This is the best fondo intro I've ever seen ... nice!

[@laydsimba]

I just wanna know where do I get these socks @0:50

[@worstretirementever]

Ridge supply!

[@laydsimba]

@@worstretirementever They aren’t on the website. ☹️

[@C80TM]

One day I will make it to your fondo Phil 🍪

[@Danilo-uc8lz]

I’m typing this up in 2024. I’m debating doing the doble fudge or chocolate chip. Did the short 48 mile route a month ago and the portero climb was a beast! 😅

[@worstretirementever]

chocolate chip! That's what I do

[@Danilo-uc8lz]

@@worstretirementever thank you Phil!! 🥲

[@mogulmayhem]

LA is so dry right now that I thought you were riding in Tucson. On that note, you should try for the KOM of Mt. Lemmon this winter!

[@Xhadp]

Phil already said he won't go for Mt. Lemmon again. He said he is satisfied with Sanders having the KOM (assuming he still has it).

[@ParradisoTV]

Hey Phil, I signed up and this will be my first time this year! Very excited and hope to survive Chocolate Chip lol. Do you know when the e-mail will go out regarding the schedule of everything (including the packet pickups on Saturday)?

[@worstretirementever]

Thanks! There’s a schedule on the website but it won’t be 100% final until week of

[@stephenturkLA]

I received an email this morning with a link to the full rider guide, but I think all the info was already on the website.

[@ParradisoTV]

@@worstretirementever roger that. Thanks to you and the teams for all you do!

[@ParradisoTV]

@@stephenturkLA strange I didn't get one!

[@lukefennell4944]

Hi Phil do you take vitamin b12 injections thanks if not what supplements do you use always inspired by you keep it up from one of your most inspired subscribers.

[@magicknight8412]

Why would he take vitamin b12 injections?

[@worstretirementever]

I do first endurance optygen and multiv. Ive never injected any vitamins

[@SkeetSystem]

"if you see the utter human specimen that is laird hamilton don't make it weird" yeah I don't think it works like that 🤣🤣

[@SkeetSystem]

buddy i see laird hamilton and im going full cryptid sighting mode

[@worstretirementever]

This is fair

[@tobarragl]

Phil, you have a link to Matt Construction website in your video description. Not sure how it is related to the ride.

[@BiffBruise]

That is mentioned in this exact video (8:50)

[@aischwartzable]

he explains in the video that thanks to them they can hold the fondo

[@tobarragl]

Thanks. I guess I didn’t watch the video carefully. I will rewatch.