Oh this does sound like fun. I might be able to show up, but would it be terrible if I rode a Bike Friday? I'm from the northern NJ area and still have family there, but if I flew in for a few days it would be a big nuisance to pack up one of my Rivendell bikes.
I did a ride from the Delaware Water Gap last summer while visiting family. The roads I went on, in the park, were deserted and beautiful. On Sun, Nov 14, 2010 at 8:00 AM, Montclair BobbyB <montclairbob...@gmail.com> wrote: > JB: > > You'd be most welcome, and the drive would certainly be doable. > Being a senior (to me) only means that you've got a bit more wisdom > (and jokes) than the rest of us... But I'm 52 years old (senior > enough, right?) and would hope we'd also get a few younger enthusiasts > to join. The only criteria for joining this ride are: > > - Bring your high spirit for adventure > - If you ride a Riv, bring it. (If you don't, but can somehow control > your "Riv-Lust", ride whatever you've got). > - Be willing to pedal 35-50 miles each day at whatever non-race pace > is comfortable... We'll stick together. (Any racers that show up, > we'll simply send them ahead with bad directions...:) > - Carry what you need on your bike > - Have a valid credit card (of course) > > BB > > > On Nov 14, 10:47 am, JB <baile...@voyager.net> wrote: >> That sounds great. I'd be interested, though I'm in Michigan. Being >> retired, I could manipulate my time pretty easy. >> >> Will there be a "Senior" division? >> >> John >> >> On Nov 14, 10:37 am, Montclair BobbyB <montclairbob...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >> >> >> > Marty: >> >> > Yes, I knew you were in PA... That's great, I'll add you to the >> > list... (Already we've got at least a half-dozen interested... a good >> > start.) >> >> > And the C&O Canal is definitely a great idea, and one that has long >> > been on my list. For that I'd really like to consider at least 4-7 >> > days, though to do a "proper" C&O tour. Besides, the logistics part >> > becomes more challenging when it's a point-to-point that requires >> > staging cars... It's possible, just tougher to stage. My idea of the >> > perfect weekend ride is a loop, with a 40-50 mile route on Saturday >> > with a nice stayover, then a different route on the return. In fact, >> > a few friends and I have planned a 2-day ride from the Delaware Water >> > Gap to Milford PA, where we'll ride the historic Old Mine Road up the >> > NJ side to Milford, stay the evening, then ride back through Stokes >> > State Forest, along the Kittatinny Ridge in NJ, then drop down to the >> > Paulinskill rail trail to complete the 45 mile ride back to the Gap. >> > We'll do this credit card style, with little more than a change of >> > clothes. (Let's hope we beat the snow!) >> >> > Peace, >> > BB >> >> > On Nov 14, 10:22 am, Marty <mgie...@mac.com> wrote: >> >> > > I would be up for that, and hopefully will have a new Bombadil to >> > > carry me along. Home is South-Central PA, but I work in Chicago, so >> > > advance planning will be critical. Another East coast fun-on-a-Riv- >> > > ride would be the C&O Canal tow-path. I have not had the chance to do >> > > that but it's on my list. >> >> > > Marty >> >> > > On Nov 14, 7:59 am, Montclair BobbyB <montclairbob...@gmail.com> >> > > wrote: >> >> > > > I've come to realize that the average Rivendell rider is a bit more >> > > > passionate about riding (and about life in general) than the average >> > > > bike rider. That alone makes me want to meet and ride with you all >> > > > (even though I know that's not so practical). Here on the east coast >> > > > I haven't found too many Riv owners (yet)... but I hope to change >> > > > that. So I've got an idea in my head about arranging for a Rivendell >> > > > Rally/Ride in the Spring. I'm putting the word out now, in hopes that >> > > > a few more folks in the East/Northeast will share an interest in an >> > > > event like this. >> >> > > > I'm looking to plan a weekend gathering/ride to take place somewhere >> > > > perhaps in the Southern NY State / Northern PA area. It could be >> > > > point-to-point (with light gear) or 2 days of out-and-back, depending >> > > > on the location. The emphasis will be on finding scenic routes with a >> > > > good combination of dirt roads, trails, and back roads... with few or >> > > > no cars. Oh, and there must be a nice inn/B&B at the end of the day >> > > > that serves a good selection of beer and food... (I mean, no sense in >> > > > roughing it, right???) >> >> > > > If you're interested in joining (and/or have some good ideas for >> > > > locations), please let me know. Post here, or email me... >> > > > montclairbob...@gmail.com >> >> > > > Let the Rivendell Rally begin!!! >> >> > > > Peace, >> > > > BB > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- -- Anne Paulson My hovercraft is full of eels -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
