Les, If you're looking to do a pre-1950 vintage thing then I guess I'm out, the oldest bike I've got is 1964. :-)
The idea of a 'Grand Muster' is interesting, but I think you'd have to be the one to organize it and approach organizers of events like the TdN or any parade. The response to my message has been less than inspiring (I've had no replies other than yours). Looks like I'm the only one actually interested in riding bikes that are 'classic' or 'vintage'. Perhaps I could get the message popped into the next OBC newsletter to help spread the word. So Les, I understand you've got a preference for a 'Grand Muster'. Does the idea of a monthly (bi-monthly or some other interval) ride for those that might appreciate older bikes interest you? David -----Original Message----- From: Les Humphreys (K) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: March 20, 2002 9:07 AM To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: RE: [obc] Ottawa Valley Vintage Bicycle Rides My preference is a 'Grand Muster' including veteran bikes of pre-1950 vintage, once a year - at the opening of a cycling event such as the Tour de Nortel or as part of a Santa Claus Parade. > -----Original Message----- > From: David Bilenkey [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Monday, March 18, 2002 8:08 PM > To: OBC Mailing List > Subject: [obc] Ottawa Valley Vintage Bicycle Rides > > 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] ------ 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 ==^================================================================
