[RBW] Re: Meet a new Rivendellian today!
Okay, now you folks are making me really jealous. Am not going to be out to the San Diego area until August, though. Even then, the bike I have won't be true Rivendellian. Merely a Brompton. I know the real reason Jim wants to get out there and ride - this winter is miserable in the Twin Cities. Roads are ice and snow covered. If you don't slide on ice, you slide on oatmeal a slushy snow pack that makes controlling a bicycle near impossible. And we have three months more to enjoy. Eric (jealous of folks riding in nice weather) Platt St. Paul, MN On Dec 27, 8:21�pm, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: It's a way off, but, as I just learned, my wife is probably going to drag me to the Vista/Oceanside area in mid-March. Despite the fine scenery and weather, previous trips there have been miserable for me, since I'm not into golf or power shopping, and I don't really have a way to get around on my own. On one trip, a relative loaned me a bike of the non-Rivish persuasion and we rode along the beach highway about 40 miles, somewhat faster than my comfortable pace (this guy does Ironman triathlons for fun, and I was sporting my winter pelt). That was great, but that relative hasn't been around to entertain me on my subsequent visits. Plus I really wanted to get up in the hills and explore a little rather than time-trial on the highway. The next time I found some trails to hike, but would have of course preferred to ride them on my bike... But now I have a SS coupled Atlantis, and will travel. I still hate to leave Minnesota, but since I'll have my bike this time, I have a ray of hope, and less incentive to concoct excuses. Anyway, if this ride happens, and it happens to happen as late as mid- March, I would like to join the group. Heck, if I don't make this ride, maybe I could get together with some of you local to that area for another ride. Funny, in writing this, I suddenly really want to make this trip and ride with you folks. On Dec 20, 11:58�pm, Doug Peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Although I'm up on Orange County, I'd be interested. �So far, I've only run into one other Riv rider in my area, another guy with an Atlantis, he lives about 5 miles away. � One of the things my touring buds I do is take Metrolink down to Oceanside either ride from there south or a couple of times we've taken the Sprinter out to Escondido ridden from there. �Downtown for an overnight or loops back to Oceanside. �Basically north county for you guys. �Might be fun to explore further south. �Keep me in the loop. dougP -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Sent: Saturday, December 20, 2008 9:36 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: Meet a new Rivendellian today! Esteban, That sounds good to me, I'll be back after the new year as well. I know I met a guy in Encinitas one that said he rode an Atlantis I think... Chris On Dec 20, 8:58�pm, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote: Congrats on the mileage. �We need to get a little San Diego ride together - maybe up to one of our stellar breweries. �I'm back in town from SF after the new year. �There's quite a few of us, I think. On Dec 20, 4:21�pm, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Sat, 2008-12-20 at 14:35 -0800, Chris wrote: Thanks Patrick! BTW- To all the Saluki owners...I really wasn't saying the Bleriot is comperable the Saluki, I'm sure there are tons of differences...it was just striking to see the similarities. Of course, the description of what the intent of the bike is is pretty much the same on the Riv site. Actually, the similarities are intentional. �The Bleriot was intended to be a less expensive version of the Saluki.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Meet a new Rivendellian today!
David - Well, January 10 will be the third PCH Randos 200K ride, and definitely the flattest. Don't believe what the PCHR website says about 3000-3500 feet of climbing. I rode a nearly identical route in September (the Montecito Malibu Meander 203K RUSA permanent) and it clocked 1900 feet of climbing. (I guess I should pass that info on to the PCHR webmaster!) See you down the road, Randy Graves David Estes wrote: Hi Randy, I've toyed with the idea of doing the PCH-R 200K last spring, but didn't quite get around to it... Looks fun! DE On Sat, Dec 27, 2008 at 7:26 PM, Randy Graves rwgra...@cox.net mailto:rwgra...@cox.net wrote: SoCal Rivendellians - You might also want to check out http://www.pchrandos.com/html/brevets.html for a 200Km *FLAT* coastal ride on Jan. 10 starting in Ventura, where you'll encounter Riv folk like the one shown at the event's link to the type of rider http://www.pchrandos.com/images/P1120718.JPG you might meet on the ride. The 200K brevet ride goes South to Malibu then back North to Montecito (Santa Barbara) then back to Ventura. The scenery is impressive. Randy Graves -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: 63 cm Redwood on ebay
Well, if it *is* a 63, it's the only one in the world. They started at 65cm. Cheers, John On Dec 27, 5:14 pm, rcnute rcn...@hotmail.com wrote: Looks like a great deal for you Redwoods out there. http://cgi.ebay.com/Rivendell-Redwood-Frame-Fork-Headset-and-Brakes-6... --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: 63 cm Redwood on ebay
The seller mentions it is the advertised 65cm, but measured it as a 63cm. A great deal indeed. Chris Tucson, AZ --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Meet a new Rivendellian today!
Atlantis, Rambouillet, AHH, Glorius, Wilbury, Grant, Nitto, quill, wool, leather... whooo, that was scary for a moment, Eric... On Sun, Dec 28, 2008 at 5:56 PM, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: I know. Blame my cousin, who is getting married down there. That's where they are finishing off the doctorates. Plus, my wife has never been there. (27 years for me.) And Jim thinks I'm better than reality. Don't mind cold and snow as much as ice. Seen too many good musicians get screwed up permanently from falls on the ice. So it freaks me out more than it should. Always say I ride like an old man in winter. Actually want spring to show up again to get back out on the Atlantis. (There. Have actually steered this back to some real Rivendell content.) Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Dec 28, 9:54�am, David Estes cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Eric, you have it all backwards: �August is the time to stay put in St. Paul... right now is when you should be rolling your 20 wheels down by the ocean!!! �:-) On Sun, Dec 28, 2008 at 4:48 AM, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: Okay, now you folks are making me really jealous. �Am not going to be out to the San Diego area until August, though. �Even then, the bike I have won't be true Rivendellian. �Merely a Brompton. I know the real reason Jim wants to get out there and ride - this winter is miserable in the Twin Cities. �Roads are ice and snow covered. �If you don't slide on ice, you slide on oatmeal a slushy snow pack that makes controlling a bicycle near impossible. �And we have three months more to enjoy. Eric (jealous of folks riding in nice weather) Platt St. Paul, MN On Dec 27, 8:21 pm, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com wrote: � It's a way off, but, as I just learned, my wife is probably going to drag me to the Vista/Oceanside area in mid-March. Despite the fine scenery and weather, previous trips there have been miserable for me, since I'm not into golf or power shopping, and I don't really have a way to get around on my own. On one trip, a relative loaned me a bike of the non-Rivish persuasion and we rode along the beach highway about 40 miles, somewhat faster than my comfortable pace (this guy does Ironman triathlons for fun, and I was sporting my winter pelt). That was great, but that relative hasn't been around to entertain me on my subsequent visits. Plus I really wanted to get up in the hills and explore a little rather than time-trial on the highway. The next time I found some trails to hike, but would have of course preferred to ride them on my bike... But now I have a SS coupled Atlantis, and will travel. I still hate to leave Minnesota, but since I'll have my bike this time, I have a ray of hope, and less incentive to concoct excuses. Anyway, if this ride happens, and it happens to happen as late as mid- March, I would like to join the group. Heck, if I don't make this ride, maybe I could get together with some of you local to that area for another ride. Funny, in writing this, I suddenly really want to make this trip and ride with you folks. On Dec 20, 11:58 pm, Doug Peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Although I'm up on Orange County, I'd be interested. So far, I've only run into one other Riv rider in my area, another guy with an Atlantis, he lives about 5 miles away. One of the things my touring buds I do is take Metrolink down to Oceanside either ride from there south or a couple of times we've taken the Sprinter out to Escondido ridden from there. Downtown for an overnight or loops back to Oceanside. Basically north county for you guys. Might be fun to explore further south. Keep me in the loop. dougP -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Sent: Saturday, December 20, 2008 9:36 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: Meet a new Rivendellian today! Esteban, That sounds good to me, I'll be back after the new year as well. I know I met a guy in Encinitas one that said he rode an Atlantis I think... Chris On Dec 20, 8:58 pm, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote: Congrats on the mileage. We need to get a little San Diego ride together - maybe up to one of our stellar breweries. I'm back in town from SF after the new year. There's quite a few of us, I think. On Dec 20, 4:21 pm, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Sat, 2008-12-20 at 14:35 -0800, Chris wrote: Thanks Patrick! BTW- To all the Saluki owners...I really wasn't saying the Bleriot is comperable the Saluki, I'm sure there are tons of differences...it was just striking to see the similarities. Of course, the
[RBW] Wow, what a ride!
Friend Jonathon took me out and showed me a gazillion trails around town. A 26 miler, and I think 80% of it was on dirt! Very cool. Have to share it w/ the good list-members, it was that kind of a ride! Could have been even longer and dirtier if I planned better, but not enough food. The Bonks didn't quite catch me, but they were nipping at my heels... Route: http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Trails-of-Redlands Pics: http://flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/sets/72157611802280906/ H, a February ride -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] This afternoon's short solo ride in central/western NJ
Here is a picture I took of my Rom. while taking a leisurely ride through NJ farmland. http://www.flickr.com/photos/19936...@n07/3144974549/ --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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-bunch@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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
