Hi, I'm sending this message out to the OBC mailing list to get a sense of the level of interest in doing some Ottawa area vintage bicycle rides. Currently I'm envisioning something like a monthly gathering at as yet undetermined locations, with a vintage bicycle ride (probably relatively short and social) perhaps followed by some conversation, maybe a show and tell now and again, and perhaps a little car trunk parts swapping. Suggestions sought and appreciated.
Now the definition used by many for 'vintage' would be any bike from about 1985 and earlier, that is, before the introduction of index shifting. Now this is a pretty loose definition of 'classic' or 'vintage' and really the intention is not to exclude those that might want to join in on these rides because they might have aero brake levers or index shifting (or STI :-0 ), but to encourage riders to shine up an bring out their older steeds that are perhaps no longer being ridden as often as they used to be. The intent is that the ride might also be a bicycle appreciation event where folks who not only like to ride but who also like bikes can perhaps show off the bikes that might spend too much time hanging on the wall (am I the only one who hangs bikes on the wall like art?). :-) If you have an interest in participating, please send me an email and let me know. Please share this message with anyone you think might like to be involved as well. It is not intended to be an OBC only event and all would be welcome. I would also like to hear any suggestions or comments regarding possible routes, times, dates, etc. All the best, David Bilenkey Bilenkey Industrial Design Ottawa, Ontario, Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------ To unsubscribe, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED], (613) 230-1064 Web/mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb/Newsletter ==^================================================================ This email was sent to: [email protected] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aVxiDo.a2i8p1 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
