[RBW] Bike tour From Santa Barbara to San Diego
Just got back from a tour. Many things learned, lots of things seen, reflected on the important things. My second long bike tour, I felt much better about this one than last years, more because it was causal, nothing really planned out just kinda going. Didn't really train for this tour but I wasn't planning to go fast anyway. First day I took the train to Santa Barbara to meet with my buddy Duy. As I get off the train I meet one of many bike tourers going in the same direction. After some friendly nods, we take a short ride down to Carpinteria State beach and got dinner ready. That night we got to meet a ton of people touring down the coast. We met a father and son on a tandem on a quick overnighter, a retired guy riding his way up north, a young guy riding solo from seattle who went by Ezra and we also caught up with the traveler from the train who went by Jean- Pierre, who was riding from Toronto down to Mexico. We all eat our meals, share our stories and tried sleeping with the amtrak roaring through at 1am in the morning. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157624607224862/ -- The second day we said our good byes, wished each other a safe journey and rode down to Leo Carrillo. When we get there we were surprised to see Ezra at the campsite before us, we greeted one another and hanged out on the beach, played some frisbee, and got washed up by the waves. Ezra rode with Jean-Pierre, but Jean-Pierre decided to ride further down to LA. As we finished our meal we are greeted by two buddies riding super late into the campsite. These guys brought the party; one iron skillet, a huge dutch oven and a ton a of beer. We offered our fire and they cooked and shared some grade A lamb. We slept that nice with good food in a belly and great people to talk to. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157624607372192/ -- The third day we ride into LA early, since my buddy Duy hasn't ridden in a bit we decided to take really slow so we try to go early. Along the way we pass Ezra and Ezra passes us it becomes kinda like a yo-yo all the way till we reach Vince Beach. Along the way I learn that Ezra just finished college with an Architect Major and is moving to Oakland to find a job. We promise to go riding next time we're both in the East Bay. Riding through L.A. Duy would always tell me that the drivers are crazy and cyclist risk their lives riding on the streets. I always figured that Duy was a big complainer, so I took the lead. As I was telling him that riding in L.A. wasn't so bad a guy gets out of his car and almost doors me. I guess I was wrong. We finish the day at Duy's apartment drinking milk teas poolside and eating at the famous Gloria's downtown. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157624488433817/ -- The fourth day I had to ride the rest of the way solo so Duy offered to take me a few miles closer from his school UCLA. It took me a while to figure out how to get out of East L.A. but after being chased by some stray dogs I find my way along the San Gabriel bike trial. I took the trail all the way to Seal beach and rode the rest of the way along the highway 1, passing by Huntington Beach, Laguna beach finally stopping at Doheny State Beach. Using the left over pasta I had I cooked some mean Alfredo sausage pasta. I even shared it we some fellow hikers who were hiking up toe Santa Barbara to find some work. I shared my meal and their shared their lives. One of the fellows left his hometown of Ohio with nothing more than 500 dollars to California. He has only 80 dollars left but for the things he experienced he wouldn't change a thing. Despite their freedom they learn life's problems the hard way and they made me put my trip into perspective. Where I was doing a long journey trip for leisure, they were doing their long journey trip to live. It made me really grateful for what I had and I was more the happy to share what little food I had with them. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157624488916793/ -- The fifth day I took off early because I was on a mission to visit Velo Cult in San Diego. I rode my way down to UC San Diego to meet up with my triathlon buddy, Nick. Figuring that I just rode 60+ miles to UCSD Nick took me on his training route on through some small hills on Genesse road. On our way downtown I get pull over by a bike mechanic named Mark from Quality Bicycles asking about my trip and for some tips since he was planning he's first tour. After getting lost a number of times we finally reach Velo Cult. great looking bikes and awesome
[RBW] Re: 60cm Maxway Hillborne Photos
@ M. Chandler The bars are the most popular ones we sell -- Nitto Noodle @ RoadieRyan I looked at our forlorn Murphy Project the other day and definitely felt a twinge of guilt. The problem is that our To-Do list just gets longer and longer, and in terms of priority, Murphy is way down the list. In other words, yes we will finish it, but our resources are focused on our customers, taking care of the day-to-day, and building bikes like this Hillborne. Bryan -- 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.
[RBW] Re: FS: B17 Narrow Brown
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[RBW] Yesterday's Ride Photos
Once again from aboard my Quickbeam. This is the graffiti-strewn Stevenson Bridge outside of Davis. http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176...@n03/sets/72157624488424007/ --Eric Sent from my iPad -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Bike tour From Santa Barbara to San Diego
Nice pics, sounds like a fun trip. And you went over the 150 from carp to venture, you had your legs on for sure, great views though. and tailwinds almost the whole way Rob On Jul 30, 12:04 am, manueljohnacosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: Just got back from a tour. Many things learned, lots of things seen, reflected on the important things. My second long bike tour, I felt much better about this one than last years, more because it was causal, nothing really planned out just kinda going. Didn't really train for this tour but I wasn't planning to go fast anyway. First day I took the train to Santa Barbara to meet with my buddy Duy. As I get off the train I meet one of many bike tourers going in the same direction. After some friendly nods, we take a short ride down to Carpinteria State beach and got dinner ready. That night we got to meet a ton of people touring down the coast. We met a father and son on a tandem on a quick overnighter, a retired guy riding his way up north, a young guy riding solo from seattle who went by Ezra and we also caught up with the traveler from the train who went by Jean- Pierre, who was riding from Toronto down to Mexico. We all eat our meals, share our stories and tried sleeping with the amtrak roaring through at 1am in the morning. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157624607224862/ ------ The second day we said our good byes, wished each other a safe journey and rode down to Leo Carrillo. When we get there we were surprised to see Ezra at the campsite before us, we greeted one another and hanged out on the beach, played some frisbee, and got washed up by the waves. Ezra rode with Jean-Pierre, but Jean-Pierre decided to ride further down to LA. As we finished our meal we are greeted by two buddies riding super late into the campsite. These guys brought the party; one iron skillet, a huge dutch oven and a ton a of beer. We offered our fire and they cooked and shared some grade A lamb. We slept that nice with good food in a belly and great people to talk to. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157624607372192/ ------ The third day we ride into LA early, since my buddy Duy hasn't ridden in a bit we decided to take really slow so we try to go early. Along the way we pass Ezra and Ezra passes us it becomes kinda like a yo-yo all the way till we reach Vince Beach. Along the way I learn that Ezra just finished college with an Architect Major and is moving to Oakland to find a job. We promise to go riding next time we're both in the East Bay. Riding through L.A. Duy would always tell me that the drivers are crazy and cyclist risk their lives riding on the streets. I always figured that Duy was a big complainer, so I took the lead. As I was telling him that riding in L.A. wasn't so bad a guy gets out of his car and almost doors me. I guess I was wrong. We finish the day at Duy's apartment drinking milk teas poolside and eating at the famous Gloria's downtown. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157624488433817/ ------ The fourth day I had to ride the rest of the way solo so Duy offered to take me a few miles closer from his school UCLA. It took me a while to figure out how to get out of East L.A. but after being chased by some stray dogs I find my way along the San Gabriel bike trial. I took the trail all the way to Seal beach and rode the rest of the way along the highway 1, passing by Huntington Beach, Laguna beach finally stopping at Doheny State Beach. Using the left over pasta I had I cooked some mean Alfredo sausage pasta. I even shared it we some fellow hikers who were hiking up toe Santa Barbara to find some work. I shared my meal and their shared their lives. One of the fellows left his hometown of Ohio with nothing more than 500 dollars to California. He has only 80 dollars left but for the things he experienced he wouldn't change a thing. Despite their freedom they learn life's problems the hard way and they made me put my trip into perspective. Where I was doing a long journey trip for leisure, they were doing their long journey trip to live. It made me really grateful for what I had and I was more the happy to share what little food I had with them. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157624488916793/ ------ The fifth day I took off early because I was on a mission to visit Velo Cult in San Diego. I rode my way down to UC San Diego to meet up with my triathlon buddy, Nick. Figuring that I just rode 60+ miles to UCSD Nick took me on his
[RBW] SOLD: B17 Narrow
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Re: [RBW] Bike tour From Santa Barbara to San Diego
Another excellent Manny adventure! Thanks for the photos and report. I gotta ask, how much weight did you gain on this trip? The meal and food place photos made me hungry. Cheers, JimD On Jul 30, 2010, at 12:04 AM, manueljohnacosta wrote: Just got back from a tour. Many things learned, lots of things seen, reflected on the important things. My second long bike tour, I felt much better about this one than last years, more because it was causal, nothing really planned out just kinda going. Didn't really train for this tour but I wasn't planning to go fast anyway. First day I took the train to Santa Barbara to meet with my buddy Duy. As I get off the train I meet one of many bike tourers going in the same direction. After some friendly nods, we take a short ride down to Carpinteria State beach and got dinner ready. That night we got to meet a ton of people touring down the coast. We met a father and son on a tandem on a quick overnighter, a retired guy riding his way up north, a young guy riding solo from seattle who went by Ezra and we also caught up with the traveler from the train who went by Jean- Pierre, who was riding from Toronto down to Mexico. We all eat our meals, share our stories and tried sleeping with the amtrak roaring through at 1am in the morning. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157624607224862/ -- The second day we said our good byes, wished each other a safe journey and rode down to Leo Carrillo. When we get there we were surprised to see Ezra at the campsite before us, we greeted one another and hanged out on the beach, played some frisbee, and got washed up by the waves. Ezra rode with Jean-Pierre, but Jean-Pierre decided to ride further down to LA. As we finished our meal we are greeted by two buddies riding super late into the campsite. These guys brought the party; one iron skillet, a huge dutch oven and a ton a of beer. We offered our fire and they cooked and shared some grade A lamb. We slept that nice with good food in a belly and great people to talk to. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157624607372192/ -- The third day we ride into LA early, since my buddy Duy hasn't ridden in a bit we decided to take really slow so we try to go early. Along the way we pass Ezra and Ezra passes us it becomes kinda like a yo-yo all the way till we reach Vince Beach. Along the way I learn that Ezra just finished college with an Architect Major and is moving to Oakland to find a job. We promise to go riding next time we're both in the East Bay. Riding through L.A. Duy would always tell me that the drivers are crazy and cyclist risk their lives riding on the streets. I always figured that Duy was a big complainer, so I took the lead. As I was telling him that riding in L.A. wasn't so bad a guy gets out of his car and almost doors me. I guess I was wrong. We finish the day at Duy's apartment drinking milk teas poolside and eating at the famous Gloria's downtown. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157624488433817/ -- The fourth day I had to ride the rest of the way solo so Duy offered to take me a few miles closer from his school UCLA. It took me a while to figure out how to get out of East L.A. but after being chased by some stray dogs I find my way along the San Gabriel bike trial. I took the trail all the way to Seal beach and rode the rest of the way along the highway 1, passing by Huntington Beach, Laguna beach finally stopping at Doheny State Beach. Using the left over pasta I had I cooked some mean Alfredo sausage pasta. I even shared it we some fellow hikers who were hiking up toe Santa Barbara to find some work. I shared my meal and their shared their lives. One of the fellows left his hometown of Ohio with nothing more than 500 dollars to California. He has only 80 dollars left but for the things he experienced he wouldn't change a thing. Despite their freedom they learn life's problems the hard way and they made me put my trip into perspective. Where I was doing a long journey trip for leisure, they were doing their long journey trip to live. It made me really grateful for what I had and I was more the happy to share what little food I had with them. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157624488916793/ -- The fifth day I took off early because I was on a mission to visit Velo Cult in San Diego. I rode my way down to UC San Diego to meet up with my triathlon buddy, Nick. Figuring that I just rode 60+ miles to UCSD Nick took me on his training route on through some small hills on Genesse road. On our way
[RBW] Re: Yesterday's Ride Photos
Wow great pictures! That bridge makes riding to Davis pretty interesting On Jul 30, 6:56 am, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Once again from aboard my Quickbeam. This is the graffiti-strewn Stevenson Bridge outside of Davis. http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176...@n03/sets/72157624488424007/ --Eric Sent from my iPad -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Bike tour From Santa Barbara to San Diego
Doug: As I recall, Amtrak's California coast line allows roll ins. Wish that were the case on the trains between Chicago and Minneapolis. On Jul 30, 11:44 am, doug peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Manny: On your return via Amtrak, did you have to box up your bike for the train? What about the bus portion? dougP On Jul 30, 7:36 am, JimD rasterd...@comcast.net wrote: Another excellent Manny adventure! Thanks for the photos and report. I gotta ask, how much weight did you gain on this trip? The meal and food place photos made me hungry. Cheers, JimD On Jul 30, 2010, at 12:04 AM, manueljohnacosta wrote: Just got back from a tour. Many things learned, lots of things seen, reflected on the important things. My second long bike tour, I felt much better about this one than last years, more because it was causal, nothing really planned out just kinda going. Didn't really train for this tour but I wasn't planning to go fast anyway. First day I took the train to Santa Barbara to meet with my buddy Duy. As I get off the train I meet one of many bike tourers going in the same direction. After some friendly nods, we take a short ride down to Carpinteria State beach and got dinner ready. That night we got to meet a ton of people touring down the coast. We met a father and son on a tandem on a quick overnighter, a retired guy riding his way up north, a young guy riding solo from seattle who went by Ezra and we also caught up with the traveler from the train who went by Jean- Pierre, who was riding from Toronto down to Mexico. We all eat our meals, share our stories and tried sleeping with the amtrak roaring through at 1am in the morning. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157624607224862/ ------ The second day we said our good byes, wished each other a safe journey and rode down to Leo Carrillo. When we get there we were surprised to see Ezra at the campsite before us, we greeted one another and hanged out on the beach, played some frisbee, and got washed up by the waves. Ezra rode with Jean-Pierre, but Jean-Pierre decided to ride further down to LA. As we finished our meal we are greeted by two buddies riding super late into the campsite. These guys brought the party; one iron skillet, a huge dutch oven and a ton a of beer. We offered our fire and they cooked and shared some grade A lamb. We slept that nice with good food in a belly and great people to talk to. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157624607372192/ ------ The third day we ride into LA early, since my buddy Duy hasn't ridden in a bit we decided to take really slow so we try to go early. Along the way we pass Ezra and Ezra passes us it becomes kinda like a yo-yo all the way till we reach Vince Beach. Along the way I learn that Ezra just finished college with an Architect Major and is moving to Oakland to find a job. We promise to go riding next time we're both in the East Bay. Riding through L.A. Duy would always tell me that the drivers are crazy and cyclist risk their lives riding on the streets. I always figured that Duy was a big complainer, so I took the lead. As I was telling him that riding in L.A. wasn't so bad a guy gets out of his car and almost doors me. I guess I was wrong. We finish the day at Duy's apartment drinking milk teas poolside and eating at the famous Gloria's downtown. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157624488433817/ ------ The fourth day I had to ride the rest of the way solo so Duy offered to take me a few miles closer from his school UCLA. It took me a while to figure out how to get out of East L.A. but after being chased by some stray dogs I find my way along the San Gabriel bike trial. I took the trail all the way to Seal beach and rode the rest of the way along the highway 1, passing by Huntington Beach, Laguna beach finally stopping at Doheny State Beach. Using the left over pasta I had I cooked some mean Alfredo sausage pasta. I even shared it we some fellow hikers who were hiking up toe Santa Barbara to find some work. I shared my meal and their shared their lives. One of the fellows left his hometown of Ohio with nothing more than 500 dollars to California. He has only 80 dollars left but for the things he experienced he wouldn't change a thing. Despite their freedom they learn life's problems the hard way and they made me put my trip into perspective. Where I was doing a long journey trip for leisure, they were doing their long journey trip to live. It made
Re: [RBW] Re: Bike tour From Santa Barbara to San Diego
Amtrak's coastal trains require that your bike be in a box (which they will sell you for about $10). In the Capitol Corridor, you can roll the bike on and hang it from special hooks in the passenger cars. --Eric Sent from my iPad On Jul 30, 2010, at 9:47 AM, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: Doug: As I recall, Amtrak's California coast line allows roll ins. Wish that were the case on the trains between Chicago and Minneapolis. On Jul 30, 11:44 am, doug peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Manny: On your return via Amtrak, did you have to box up your bike for the train? What about the bus portion? dougP On Jul 30, 7:36 am, JimD rasterd...@comcast.net wrote: Another excellent Manny adventure! Thanks for the photos and report. I gotta ask, how much weight did you gain on this trip? The meal and food place photos made me hungry. Cheers, JimD On Jul 30, 2010, at 12:04 AM, manueljohnacosta wrote: Just got back from a tour. Many things learned, lots of things seen, reflected on the important things. My second long bike tour, I felt much better about this one than last years, more because it was causal, nothing really planned out just kinda going. Didn't really train for this tour but I wasn't planning to go fast anyway. First day I took the train to Santa Barbara to meet with my buddy Duy. As I get off the train I meet one of many bike tourers going in the same direction. After some friendly nods, we take a short ride down to Carpinteria State beach and got dinner ready. That night we got to meet a ton of people touring down the coast. We met a father and son on a tandem on a quick overnighter, a retired guy riding his way up north, a young guy riding solo from seattle who went by Ezra and we also caught up with the traveler from the train who went by Jean- Pierre, who was riding from Toronto down to Mexico. We all eat our meals, share our stories and tried sleeping with the amtrak roaring through at 1am in the morning. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157624607224862/ --- --- The second day we said our good byes, wished each other a safe journey and rode down to Leo Carrillo. When we get there we were surprised to see Ezra at the campsite before us, we greeted one another and hanged out on the beach, played some frisbee, and got washed up by the waves. Ezra rode with Jean-Pierre, but Jean-Pierre decided to ride further down to LA. As we finished our meal we are greeted by two buddies riding super late into the campsite. These guys brought the party; one iron skillet, a huge dutch oven and a ton a of beer. We offered our fire and they cooked and shared some grade A lamb. We slept that nice with good food in a belly and great people to talk to. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157624607372192/ --- --- The third day we ride into LA early, since my buddy Duy hasn't ridden in a bit we decided to take really slow so we try to go early. Along the way we pass Ezra and Ezra passes us it becomes kinda like a yo-yo all the way till we reach Vince Beach. Along the way I learn that Ezra just finished college with an Architect Major and is moving to Oakland to find a job. We promise to go riding next time we're both in the East Bay. Riding through L.A. Duy would always tell me that the drivers are crazy and cyclist risk their lives riding on the streets. I always figured that Duy was a big complainer, so I took the lead. As I was telling him that riding in L.A. wasn't so bad a guy gets out of his car and almost doors me. I guess I was wrong. We finish the day at Duy's apartment drinking milk teas poolside and eating at the famous Gloria's downtown. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157624488433817/ --- --- The fourth day I had to ride the rest of the way solo so Duy offered to take me a few miles closer from his school UCLA. It took me a while to figure out how to get out of East L.A. but after being chased by some stray dogs I find my way along the San Gabriel bike trial. I took the trail all the way to Seal beach and rode the rest of the way along the highway 1, passing by Huntington Beach, Laguna beach finally stopping at Doheny State Beach. Using the left over pasta I had I cooked some mean Alfredo sausage pasta. I even shared it we some fellow hikers who were hiking up toe Santa Barbara to find some work. I shared my meal and their shared their lives. One of the fellows left his hometown of Ohio with nothing more than 500 dollars to California. He has only 80 dollars left but for the things he experienced he wouldn't change a thing. Despite their
[RBW] Italvega Super Special available in Asheville, NC
My wife works at Habitat for Humanity and they have a beautiful riv'ish bike available at a fair/great price right now. I almost jumped on it to then re-sell, but I'm not interested in the hassle to make a small bit of cash. Anyway, it's a beautiful bike...original paint, TA cranks, Campy headset/hubs/dropouts, Suntour fd, rd, and bar end shifters, Mafac centerpull brakes and levers. Stickers are peeling but the paint looks great. I did not measure the bike but stood next to it...probably a 54-56cm frame. Lots of nice details still in place like original Campy fd cable and brake housing guides. Root beer color. They are asking $195. Could be a great score if your are in the area. Google and contact Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity if interested. You want to speak with the people in the home store. Regards -- 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.
[RBW] My first S24O - in New York City!
Just found out that I'm going camping in Central Park next weekend. There's a lottery with the Parks Department, and we are one of thirty families that got in. The supply the tents and food; we supply everything else, which means the sleeping bags and pads are going on my bike. Time to get a basket! -- 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.
[RBW] Re: My first S24O - in New York City!
On Jul 30, 1:15 pm, Bridgestone alancr...@mac.com wrote: Just found out that I'm going camping in Central Park next weekend. There's a lottery with the Parks Department, and we are one of thirty families that got in. The supply the tents and food; we supply everything else, which means the sleeping bags and pads are going on my bike. Time to get a basket! what a great idea - should be a very unique camping experience! given the food options around central park, however, I might opt for some take-out :) -- 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.
[RBW] Unicycle Touring... (Rivendell News 7/29/2010)
In the 7/29/2010 Rivendell News article Grant (at least I assume it was Grant) posted: A few years ago a unicyclist came by and told stories of touring Europe in a group of other unicyclists. There is a lot to be said for camaraderie and shared experiences and all, but it makes me wonder if there are any solo unicycle tourists out there, and IF they'd do that way out in the Scottish boonies with nobody around, if given the choice of a one-wheeler or two-wheeler. How much of it is external drive, and how much internal? That's a good question, I think. I don't know the answer, and for the record, I like unicycles. I can't ride one, but I likem While he's talking about folks doing things like this without an audience, there is at least one fellow doing solo unicycle rides and posting to the net, technically I guess he does have an audience. He's not riding out in the Scottish boonies but through long stretches of Australia, India, and other such places. Sid Rajan / Adventure Unicyclist [http://sidrajan.com/] From the site: In 2009, Sid became the first person to unicycle 5700km across Australia. His 86 day journey included a crossing of the desolate Nullarbor Plain, without the aid of a support vehicle. During the 1200km crossing of the Nullarbor, Sid fought hunger, thirst and extreme fatigue. Sid's other unicycling achievements include a ride from Delhi in India to Lahore in Pakistan, tours in Vietnam and Laos, and unicycling 100km or more in a day a whopping 32 times. So exactly when will we be seeing a lugged steel unicycle frame with touring braze-ons? Aloha! -- Robert Harrison rfharri...@gmail.com statrix.statrix.com -- 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.
Re: [RBW] Unicycle Touring... (Rivendell News 7/29/2010)
I want to ask, Why?? but then I remember that I ride only fixed gears and single speeds. On Fri, Jul 30, 2010 at 11:44 AM, Robert F. Harrison rfharri...@gmail.comwrote: In the 7/29/2010 Rivendell News article Grant (at least I assume it was Grant) posted: A few years ago a unicyclist came by and told stories of touring Europe in a group of other unicyclists. There is a lot to be said for camaraderie and shared experiences and all, but it makes me wonder if there are any solo unicycle tourists out there, and IF they'd do that way out in the Scottish boonies with nobody around, if given the choice of a one-wheeler or two-wheeler. How much of it is external drive, and how much internal? That's a good question, I think. I don't know the answer, and for the record, I like unicycles. I can't ride one, but I likem While he's talking about folks doing things like this without an audience, there is at least one fellow doing solo unicycle rides and posting to the net, technically I guess he does have an audience. He's not riding out in the Scottish boonies but through long stretches of Australia, India, and other such places. Sid Rajan / Adventure Unicyclist [http://sidrajan.com/] From the site: In 2009, Sid became the first person to unicycle 5700km across Australia. His 86 day journey included a crossing of the desolate Nullarbor Plain, without the aid of a support vehicle. During the 1200km crossing of the Nullarbor, Sid fought hunger, thirst and extreme fatigue. Sid's other unicycling achievements include a ride from Delhi in India to Lahore in Pakistan, tours in Vietnam and Laos, and unicycling 100km or more in a day a whopping 32 times. So exactly when will we be seeing a lugged steel unicycle frame with touring braze-ons? Aloha! -- Robert Harrison rfharri...@gmail.com statrix.statrix.com -- 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.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Patrick Moore Albuquerque, NM For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW at resumespecialt...@gmail.com -- 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.
[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks Swallow Titanium (Honey)
Any takers at $240 shipped? (about the same price as a new standard Swallow) On Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 10:17 AM, Curtis Schmitt curtisrschm...@gmail.comwrote: Used, but in phenomenal shape. The no-compromise, best-of-all-worlds Brooks saddle, in the best color. $280 shipped FedEx to CONUS. Please repy off-list. -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Bike tour From Santa Barbara to San Diego
Also on the Amtrak Surfliner which runs from San Diego to the Central Coast you can hang your bike in the baggage car w/o boxing. and Manny... that is a relly nice story and trip! I see you made to Station Tavern.. the food and beer there is great. ~Mike~ On Jul 30, 10:02 am, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Amtrak's coastal trains require that your bike be in a box (which they will sell you for about $10). In the Capitol Corridor, you can roll the bike on and hang it from special hooks in the passenger cars. --Eric Sent from my iPad On Jul 30, 2010, at 9:47 AM, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: Doug: As I recall, Amtrak's California coast line allows roll ins. Wish that were the case on the trains between Chicago and Minneapolis. On Jul 30, 11:44 am, doug peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Manny: On your return via Amtrak, did you have to box up your bike for the train? What about the bus portion? dougP On Jul 30, 7:36 am, JimD rasterd...@comcast.net wrote: Another excellent Manny adventure! Thanks for the photos and report. I gotta ask, how much weight did you gain on this trip? The meal and food place photos made me hungry. Cheers, JimD On Jul 30, 2010, at 12:04 AM, manueljohnacosta wrote: Just got back from a tour. Many things learned, lots of things seen, reflected on the important things. My second long bike tour, I felt much better about this one than last years, more because it was causal, nothing really planned out just kinda going. Didn't really train for this tour but I wasn't planning to go fast anyway. First day I took the train to Santa Barbara to meet with my buddy Duy. As I get off the train I meet one of many bike tourers going in the same direction. After some friendly nods, we take a short ride down to Carpinteria State beach and got dinner ready. That night we got to meet a ton of people touring down the coast. We met a father and son on a tandem on a quick overnighter, a retired guy riding his way up north, a young guy riding solo from seattle who went by Ezra and we also caught up with the traveler from the train who went by Jean- Pierre, who was riding from Toronto down to Mexico. We all eat our meals, share our stories and tried sleeping with the amtrak roaring through at 1am in the morning. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157624607224862/ --- --- The second day we said our good byes, wished each other a safe journey and rode down to Leo Carrillo. When we get there we were surprised to see Ezra at the campsite before us, we greeted one another and hanged out on the beach, played some frisbee, and got washed up by the waves. Ezra rode with Jean-Pierre, but Jean-Pierre decided to ride further down to LA. As we finished our meal we are greeted by two buddies riding super late into the campsite. These guys brought the party; one iron skillet, a huge dutch oven and a ton a of beer. We offered our fire and they cooked and shared some grade A lamb. We slept that nice with good food in a belly and great people to talk to. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157624607372192/ --- --- The third day we ride into LA early, since my buddy Duy hasn't ridden in a bit we decided to take really slow so we try to go early. Along the way we pass Ezra and Ezra passes us it becomes kinda like a yo-yo all the way till we reach Vince Beach. Along the way I learn that Ezra just finished college with an Architect Major and is moving to Oakland to find a job. We promise to go riding next time we're both in the East Bay. Riding through L.A. Duy would always tell me that the drivers are crazy and cyclist risk their lives riding on the streets. I always figured that Duy was a big complainer, so I took the lead. As I was telling him that riding in L.A. wasn't so bad a guy gets out of his car and almost doors me. I guess I was wrong. We finish the day at Duy's apartment drinking milk teas poolside and eating at the famous Gloria's downtown. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157624488433817/ --- --- The fourth day I had to ride the rest of the way solo so Duy offered to take me a few miles closer from his school UCLA. It took me a while to figure out how to get out of East L.A. but after being chased by some stray dogs I find my way along the San Gabriel bike trial. I took the trail all the way to Seal beach and rode the rest of the way along the highway 1, passing by Huntington Beach, Laguna beach finally stopping at Doheny State Beach. Using the left over pasta I had I cooked some
[RBW] Re: Unicycle Touring... (Rivendell News 7/29/2010)
About 10 Readers back Grant mentioned a special run of lugged Rivendell unicycles. They were going to be made by Toyo and possibly have 650b wheels. Maybe this was a joke? I would love to have one. While I dont think unicycling is great transport, it is fun. It is a totally different feeling than riding a bike with 2 wheels-- like i imagine flying would feel. So I get it, but unicyle touring? No thanks. Cheers, cm -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Italvega Super Special available in Asheville, NC
I raced an Italvega back in 1980-81. It was a good sturdy italian- style bike: Columbus tubing/Campy dropouts of course, reliable handling, road geometry (that is, not the tighter wheelbase/higher BB of the crit-specific bikes that became more popular in the mid 80s), and lug work that was a little rough, an Italian tradition at the time. Sounds like a heckofadeal. But I guarantee you won't sell your Rivendell after riding it. Lugged steel has come a long way Baby! On Jul 30, 11:05 am, Kris kkjellqu...@gmail.com wrote: My wife works at Habitat for Humanity and they have a beautiful riv'ish bike available at a fair/great price right now. I almost jumped on it to then re-sell, but I'm not interested in the hassle to make a small bit of cash. Anyway, it's a beautiful bike...original paint, TA cranks, Campy headset/hubs/dropouts, Suntour fd, rd, and bar end shifters, Mafac centerpull brakes and levers. Stickers are peeling but the paint looks great. I did not measure the bike but stood next to it...probably a 54-56cm frame. Lots of nice details still in place like original Campy fd cable and brake housing guides. Root beer color. They are asking $195. Could be a great score if your are in the area. Google and contact Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity if interested. You want to speak with the people in the home store. Regards -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Any Interest of doing a S240 in Bay Area?
Shoreline park is fine, 4:00 is fine, or 4:30 if you need it to be actually after 4:00. What location in Shoreline is convenient for you? I generally enter from the Embarcadero/101 bike overpass, so I can easily cruise from there to any where else in the park. Let me know where and I'll be there. Reid On Jul 28, 6:44 am, Rene Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote: Saturday afternoon after 4 pm should be fine. We can meet somewhere and go for an hour ride or so. Perhaps we can meet at Shoreline Park, but I'm really open to anywhere else. Next Saturday will also work. On Sunday I'm traveling to Chicago. René On 7/27/10, reidplum rubye.cerve...@gmail.com wrote: Sunday would probably not do for me, unfortunately. Saturday afternoon is good, if you want to really pack your day. Maybe the next weekend would be better? Reid On Jul 26, 3:53 am, Rene Sterental orthie...@gmail.com wrote: That's wonderful! We should get together and do a short ride to meet. I'm traveling all week but will be home on Friday night. Care to meet somewhere on Sunday morning and go for a 10-15 mile ride with a stop for coffee and chatting afterwards? I have a few doctor appointments on Saturday morning, and the afternoon is going to be most likely devoted to family time after being away all week, but if needed, Saturday afternoon is also an option. -- 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. -- Sent from my mobile device- 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-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.
[RBW] FS: Big Apple 700x60 tires and tubes
So after lots of soul searching I've decided to hold off on taking delivery of the Hunqapillar. There are actually 3 bikes that I badly want, and I can only afford one, so I'm going to take a few months to decide which one that will be. I have the build kit for a Hunqapillar all set up. It will all store well, but the tires are the only part that I can't use on any other bike. So, now you can have them. It's a pair of folding Liteskin Schwalbe Big Apples, 700x60, a.k.a. 29x2.35. I am told they are too wide for an Atlantis. I am certain they are the best tire in the world to have for a Hunqapillar. I don't know if they would fit a large Bombadil. I have the tires on wheels now, but they've never been ridden. Schwalbe website has these tires at $70 each. Two tires and four presta valve inner tubes (Bontrager brand). $100 shipped anywhere in the Continental US. Contact me off-list please. Thanks! Bill -- 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.
RE: [RBW] Re: 60cm Maxway Hillborne Photos
It's useful for my particular setup to have the bottle mounts a bit lower. I ride a 54cm frame and use Polar water bottles which are a bit taller than standard, and I have a frame pump mounted under my top tube. If the bottle mounts are too high, the top of my bottle hits the frame pump...so maybe the lower mounts should be a size specific feature? Steve -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com on behalf of Rob Harrison Sent: Thu 7/29/2010 2:39 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: 60cm Maxway Hillborne Photos Agreed Peter, having the FD mount between the bosses does seem like a design flaw, on any size frame. I suppose you could use spacers to hop over the derailleur clamp. It'll be tough to reach down that far to grab the bottle while riding. Why not have it higher? Something I'm missing? Rob in Seattle On Jul 29, 2010, at 7:24 AM, Peter Pesce wrote: And, much to my chagrin, the water bottle bosses on the seat tube are mounted much lower- so low that the FD clamps between them. Kind of ridiculous for a 60cm frame. -- 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. -- 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. winmail.dat
[RBW] Re: FS: Big Apple 700x60 tires and tubes
The 60's, I'm told, will not fit an Atlantis. The 50's will, or that is my understanding. Correct me if I'm wrong. On Jul 30, 6:06 pm, Frankwurst fbr...@jwperry.com wrote: Huh? They won't fit an Atlantis? On Jul 30, 6:50 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: So after lots of soul searching I've decided to hold off on taking delivery of the Hunqapillar. There are actually 3 bikes that I badly want, and I can only afford one, so I'm going to take a few months to decide which one that will be. I have the build kit for a Hunqapillar all set up. It will all store well, but the tires are the only part that I can't use on any other bike. So, now you can have them. It's a pair of folding Liteskin Schwalbe Big Apples, 700x60, a.k.a. 29x2.35. I am told they are too wide for an Atlantis. I am certain they are the best tire in the world to have for a Hunqapillar. I don't know if they would fit a large Bombadil. I have the tires on wheels now, but they've never been ridden. Schwalbe website has these tires at $70 each. Two tires and four presta valve inner tubes (Bontrager brand). $100 shipped anywhere in the Continental US. Contact me off-list please. Thanks! Bill -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Unicycle Touring... (Rivendell News 7/29/2010)
Depending on the type of tour, my Atlantis usually gets loaded up with 20 to 35 lbs of stuff. Last summer I met a college age young man on a ferry from Victoria, BC, to Port Angeles who was starting a tour with a giant messenger bag that he said weighed 31 lbs, and by the size of it I didn't doubt it. He was riding a MCRB so of course no way to carry anything. A uni-cycle would impose similar luggage constraints. I guess some sort of hiking backpacking system may work. The guy must have figured out something to rack up multiple 100k days. And I always thought of cycling as minimalist. dougP On Jul 30, 11:36 am, cm chrispmur...@hotmail.com wrote: About 10 Readers back Grant mentioned a special run of lugged Rivendell unicycles. They were going to be made by Toyo and possibly have 650b wheels. Maybe this was a joke? I would love to have one. While I dont think unicycling is great transport, it is fun. It is a totally different feeling than riding a bike with 2 wheels-- like i imagine flying would feel. So I get it, but unicyle touring? No thanks. Cheers, cm -- 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.
[RBW] Re: Bike tour From Santa Barbara to San Diego
I wonder about the bus portion. It would be cool if Amtrak lets you just toss your bike in the luggage compartment on the bus. dougP On Jul 30, 10:28 am, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: Also on the Amtrak Surfliner which runs from San Diego to the Central Coast you can hang your bike in the baggage car w/o boxing. and Manny... that is a relly nice story and trip! I see you made to Station Tavern.. the food and beer there is great. ~Mike~ On Jul 30, 10:02 am, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Amtrak's coastal trains require that your bike be in a box (which they will sell you for about $10). In the Capitol Corridor, you can roll the bike on and hang it from special hooks in the passenger cars. --Eric Sent from my iPad On Jul 30, 2010, at 9:47 AM, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: Doug: As I recall, Amtrak's California coast line allows roll ins. Wish that were the case on the trains between Chicago and Minneapolis. On Jul 30, 11:44 am, doug peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Manny: On your return via Amtrak, did you have to box up your bike for the train? What about the bus portion? dougP On Jul 30, 7:36 am, JimD rasterd...@comcast.net wrote: Another excellent Manny adventure! Thanks for the photos and report. I gotta ask, how much weight did you gain on this trip? The meal and food place photos made me hungry. Cheers, JimD On Jul 30, 2010, at 12:04 AM, manueljohnacosta wrote: Just got back from a tour. Many things learned, lots of things seen, reflected on the important things. My second long bike tour, I felt much better about this one than last years, more because it was causal, nothing really planned out just kinda going. Didn't really train for this tour but I wasn't planning to go fast anyway. First day I took the train to Santa Barbara to meet with my buddy Duy. As I get off the train I meet one of many bike tourers going in the same direction. After some friendly nods, we take a short ride down to Carpinteria State beach and got dinner ready. That night we got to meet a ton of people touring down the coast. We met a father and son on a tandem on a quick overnighter, a retired guy riding his way up north, a young guy riding solo from seattle who went by Ezra and we also caught up with the traveler from the train who went by Jean- Pierre, who was riding from Toronto down to Mexico. We all eat our meals, share our stories and tried sleeping with the amtrak roaring through at 1am in the morning. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157624607224862/ --- --- The second day we said our good byes, wished each other a safe journey and rode down to Leo Carrillo. When we get there we were surprised to see Ezra at the campsite before us, we greeted one another and hanged out on the beach, played some frisbee, and got washed up by the waves. Ezra rode with Jean-Pierre, but Jean-Pierre decided to ride further down to LA. As we finished our meal we are greeted by two buddies riding super late into the campsite. These guys brought the party; one iron skillet, a huge dutch oven and a ton a of beer. We offered our fire and they cooked and shared some grade A lamb. We slept that nice with good food in a belly and great people to talk to. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157624607372192/ --- --- The third day we ride into LA early, since my buddy Duy hasn't ridden in a bit we decided to take really slow so we try to go early. Along the way we pass Ezra and Ezra passes us it becomes kinda like a yo-yo all the way till we reach Vince Beach. Along the way I learn that Ezra just finished college with an Architect Major and is moving to Oakland to find a job. We promise to go riding next time we're both in the East Bay. Riding through L.A. Duy would always tell me that the drivers are crazy and cyclist risk their lives riding on the streets. I always figured that Duy was a big complainer, so I took the lead. As I was telling him that riding in L.A. wasn't so bad a guy gets out of his car and almost doors me. I guess I was wrong. We finish the day at Duy's apartment drinking milk teas poolside and eating at the famous Gloria's downtown. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157624488433817/ --- --- The fourth day I had to ride the rest of the way solo so Duy offered to take me a few miles closer from his school UCLA. It took me a while to figure out how to get out of East L.A. but after being chased by some stray
[RBW] Re: Bike tour From Santa Barbara to San Diego
Actually Doug thats exactly how the bus portion happened. I just tossed my bike with the panniers under the bus. On the bus ride back there was three of us touring so we had to take our panniers and front wheels off. But we made it fit. On Jul 30, 8:45 pm, doug peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: I wonder about the bus portion. It would be cool if Amtrak lets you just toss your bike in the luggage compartment on the bus. dougP On Jul 30, 10:28 am, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: Also on the Amtrak Surfliner which runs from San Diego to the Central Coast you can hang your bike in the baggage car w/o boxing. and Manny... that is a relly nice story and trip! I see you made to Station Tavern.. the food and beer there is great. ~Mike~ On Jul 30, 10:02 am, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: Amtrak's coastal trains require that your bike be in a box (which they will sell you for about $10). In the Capitol Corridor, you can roll the bike on and hang it from special hooks in the passenger cars. --Eric Sent from my iPad On Jul 30, 2010, at 9:47 AM, JoelMatthews joelmatth...@mac.com wrote: Doug: As I recall, Amtrak's California coast line allows roll ins. Wish that were the case on the trains between Chicago and Minneapolis. On Jul 30, 11:44 am, doug peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Manny: On your return via Amtrak, did you have to box up your bike for the train? What about the bus portion? dougP On Jul 30, 7:36 am, JimD rasterd...@comcast.net wrote: Another excellent Manny adventure! Thanks for the photos and report. I gotta ask, how much weight did you gain on this trip? The meal and food place photos made me hungry. Cheers, JimD On Jul 30, 2010, at 12:04 AM, manueljohnacosta wrote: Just got back from a tour. Many things learned, lots of things seen, reflected on the important things. My second long bike tour, I felt much better about this one than last years, more because it was causal, nothing really planned out just kinda going. Didn't really train for this tour but I wasn't planning to go fast anyway. First day I took the train to Santa Barbara to meet with my buddy Duy. As I get off the train I meet one of many bike tourers going in the same direction. After some friendly nods, we take a short ride down to Carpinteria State beach and got dinner ready. That night we got to meet a ton of people touring down the coast. We met a father and son on a tandem on a quick overnighter, a retired guy riding his way up north, a young guy riding solo from seattle who went by Ezra and we also caught up with the traveler from the train who went by Jean- Pierre, who was riding from Toronto down to Mexico. We all eat our meals, share our stories and tried sleeping with the amtrak roaring through at 1am in the morning. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157624607224862/ --- --- The second day we said our good byes, wished each other a safe journey and rode down to Leo Carrillo. When we get there we were surprised to see Ezra at the campsite before us, we greeted one another and hanged out on the beach, played some frisbee, and got washed up by the waves. Ezra rode with Jean-Pierre, but Jean-Pierre decided to ride further down to LA. As we finished our meal we are greeted by two buddies riding super late into the campsite. These guys brought the party; one iron skillet, a huge dutch oven and a ton a of beer. We offered our fire and they cooked and shared some grade A lamb. We slept that nice with good food in a belly and great people to talk to. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/sets/72157624607372192/ --- --- The third day we ride into LA early, since my buddy Duy hasn't ridden in a bit we decided to take really slow so we try to go early. Along the way we pass Ezra and Ezra passes us it becomes kinda like a yo-yo all the way till we reach Vince Beach. Along the way I learn that Ezra just finished college with an Architect Major and is moving to Oakland to find a job. We promise to go riding next time we're both in the East Bay. Riding through L.A. Duy would always tell me that the drivers are crazy and cyclist risk their lives riding on the streets. I always figured that Duy was a big complainer, so I took the lead. As I was telling him that riding in L.A. wasn't so bad a guy gets out of his car and almost doors me. I guess I was wrong. We finish the day at Duy's apartment drinking milk teas poolside and eating at the famous Gloria's
