[RBW] Re: Metric century is in the can!
Thanks for setting up the Flickr site Seth! On Aug 29, 6:51 pm, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 2:44 PM, Beth H periwinkle...@yahoo.com wrote: A Metric Club/web site is not a bad idea. I think this distance is going to grow more popular with riders over time, as more of us discover the joys of longer distances out in the country but don't feel a need to go out and absolutely kill ourselves on our bikes. I have a friend who ride Paris-Brest-Paris and is working on his third trip next year. I'm glad for him, but as time goes by I find ride reports from this event inspire me less and less. I've arrived at a place where I think it is all about finding the right combination of pleasure and challenge on the bike, erring heavily on the side of pleasure. Metrics do it for me. Maybe they do it for others, too; we could have a web site devoted to ride reports and photos of America's Best Metric Centuries. Someone else would have to set it up as that technology is beyond me; but if they did, I'd contribute. Anyone have an objection to just flickr? Stories in the flickr discussion for a pool and pictures w/stories in the pool? here you go: http://www.flickr.com/groups/1462...@n25/ Join the group and post. -sv -- 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: Metric century is in the can!
From the dam at Big Bear Lake, the watercourse of the Santa Ana River is right at 100 miles to the Pacific Ocean, with roughly 6,000' of elevation loss. Should be an easy centry, no? Nice pics, David. I've noticed the trails up there noodled it out on a map once but never given it a go. I see the trail bike attached; did you Jake get dropped off ride home? dougP On Aug 29, 6:51 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: The Santa Ana River Trail is wonderful. One of the hidden gems of SoCal. Hopefully someday it will be 100 miles stretching to the mountains. Right now it's about 30ish non-stop, which is nothing to complain about! I was up at the top end of it today:http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4939559369/ On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 6:45 PM, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 9:40 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: I'm still trying to work up to that level. Regular old ordinary is about 30 miles right now, with 60ish being a bit of a push... :-) David, i'm right there with you. When I go out on a weekend it's normally 30-40miles and then home for a bit. I do wish NC had more trails so that I could not have to think about cars. -sv -- 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%2bunsubscrib...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA- 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] Re: Metric century is in the can!
http://www.santaanarivertrail.com/SART-about.php I drove and parked at Angelus Oaks. There's a reasonable little loop out from there about 15 miles from mi casa. Pulling 80lbs of kid and drag-a-bike is an interesting experience... There are some real great trails in the area though. Dustin rides a more extensive part of it now and then. On Aug 30, 10:14 am, doug peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: From the dam at Big Bear Lake, the watercourse of the Santa Ana River is right at 100 miles to the Pacific Ocean, with roughly 6,000' of elevation loss. Should be an easy centry, no? Nice pics, David. I've noticed the trails up there noodled it out on a map once but never given it a go. I see the trail bike attached; did you Jake get dropped off ride home? dougP On Aug 29, 6:51 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: The Santa Ana River Trail is wonderful. One of the hidden gems of SoCal. Hopefully someday it will be 100 miles stretching to the mountains. Right now it's about 30ish non-stop, which is nothing to complain about! I was up at the top end of it today:http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4939559369/ On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 6:45 PM, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 9:40 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: I'm still trying to work up to that level. Regular old ordinary is about 30 miles right now, with 60ish being a bit of a push... :-) David, i'm right there with you. When I go out on a weekend it's normally 30-40miles and then home for a bit. I do wish NC had more trails so that I could not have to think about cars. -sv -- 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%2bunsubscrib...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA- 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] Re: Metric century is in the can!
Some of those pictures bring back memories...I spend many a mile on the Santa-Anna River Trail. Thanks for posting these David! Angus On Aug 28, 8:48 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Success! A GREAT ride with no IT band pain! I've been stretching, taking anti-inflammatories, moved exclusively to cleats (SPuDs) pushed out as wide as possible, and lowered the saddles a touch. Some combination of the above lets me ride longer distances, at least 63 miles worth!http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4935845053/in/datetaken/ I was hoping to do a garage to the beach ride with a pick up, but instead drove half way and then did an out and back. Strong headwinds gave me a 13 mph average going downhill to the ocean, and then propelled me to an 18 mph average back up! What's amazing in my mind is how good I felt through the ride. A little bit of neck pain around 40 miles. Stopping and stretching real good fixed that right up. I'm kinda' thinking of trying to do an Imperial century next weekend, spouse willing. A TON of cyclists out today. Just amazing and Visual documentation here:http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/archives/date-taken/2010/08... -- 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-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: Metric century is in the can!
Nicely done! Congrats! Through several years of trial and error I have learned that I will never be a randoneuse, and I will never complete a 200k brevet. My body is just not set up that way, and attempting that long a distance mostly non-stop will probably hurt me. But I've found that a metric is just about a perfect distance: long enough to be goal-worthy, short enough not do any lasting damage, and I get home by dinner time. Plus, you not so knackered out that you miss the scenery. Great pix. Looks like a wonderful ride! --beth On Aug 28, 6:48 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Success! A GREAT ride with no IT band pain! -- 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: Metric century is in the can!
Congrats on the Metric! I did my summer Metric last month and had a blast, not sure I am ready for the ol' Imperial yet but the 100km was a good distance-a stretch but not a slog. Thanks for sharing the photos and nice looking cap btw ;-) Ryan On Aug 28, 6:48 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Success! A GREAT ride with no IT band pain! I've been stretching, taking anti-inflammatories, moved exclusively to cleats (SPuDs) pushed out as wide as possible, and lowered the saddles a touch. Some combination of the above lets me ride longer distances, at least 63 miles worth!http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4935845053/in/datetaken/ I was hoping to do a garage to the beach ride with a pick up, but instead drove half way and then did an out and back. Strong headwinds gave me a 13 mph average going downhill to the ocean, and then propelled me to an 18 mph average back up! What's amazing in my mind is how good I felt through the ride. A little bit of neck pain around 40 miles. Stopping and stretching real good fixed that right up. I'm kinda' thinking of trying to do an Imperial century next weekend, spouse willing. A TON of cyclists out today. Just amazing and Visual documentation here:http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/archives/date-taken/2010/08... -- 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-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.
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I know, scary isn't it. Don't turn me in On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 8:04 AM, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.comwrote: only two bikes I think there is a law against that! ( now that I have 7 temporarily) anyway , glad your IT issue is behind you. Injuries that prevent riding are not fun! ~Mike~ On Aug 28, 9:32 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: I love that bike! Light and zippy, but that may be the Open Pro 28h wheels and 30mm (labeled 35) Paselas. I want to get a light wheelset for my AR and see if I can replicate that (135 vs 130 spacing so can't just put those on it). If so, I'd probably sell the road and get down to one Rivendell + a Monkey. On Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 9:07 PM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: Were you on your Rivendell road bike? How'd the bike feel? What tires were you rolling? You're right about the distance, the metric century is a really nice distance. In fact, you've inspired me to maybe do a ride that long this Monday. I was going to go bike camping but I don't think it'll work out for this week but I can still ride each of my days off. --mike -- 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.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com rbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscrib...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA- 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.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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-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: Metric century is in the can!
Thanks Beth! The mileage (kilometerage??) really is a good one. I should have re-set my computadora to kilometers! I may be able to do a full 200k someday, but right now this is good. Time on bike, fatigue, accomplishments enjoyment are all maximized (or minimized) to just the right point. Wish there was more of a rando scene here in SoCal could support some populaires. In fact, having a group dedicated to just that length would be a cool idea. The Metrics or Les Metrics I suppose. On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 8:59 AM, Beth H periwinkle...@yahoo.com wrote: Nicely done! Congrats! Through several years of trial and error I have learned that I will never be a randoneuse, and I will never complete a 200k brevet. My body is just not set up that way, and attempting that long a distance mostly non-stop will probably hurt me. But I've found that a metric is just about a perfect distance: long enough to be goal-worthy, short enough not do any lasting damage, and I get home by dinner time. Plus, you not so knackered out that you miss the scenery. Great pix. Looks like a wonderful ride! --beth On Aug 28, 6:48 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Success! A GREAT ride with no IT band pain! -- 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. -- 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-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.
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The thoughts on the mileage seem to be pretty universal from what I've read. Everybody kinda' likes that distance. I think it's the hat that helped me through it all! On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 9:05 AM, RoadieRyan rya...@hotmail.com wrote: Congrats on the Metric! I did my summer Metric last month and had a blast, not sure I am ready for the ol' Imperial yet but the 100km was a good distance-a stretch but not a slog. Thanks for sharing the photos and nice looking cap btw ;-) Ryan On Aug 28, 6:48 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Success! A GREAT ride with no IT band pain! I've been stretching, taking anti-inflammatories, moved exclusively to cleats (SPuDs) pushed out as wide as possible, and lowered the saddles a touch. Some combination of the above lets me ride longer distances, at least 63 miles worth! http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4935845053/in/datetaken/ I was hoping to do a garage to the beach ride with a pick up, but instead drove half way and then did an out and back. Strong headwinds gave me a 13 mph average going downhill to the ocean, and then propelled me to an 18 mph average back up! What's amazing in my mind is how good I felt through the ride. A little bit of neck pain around 40 miles. Stopping and stretching real good fixed that right up. I'm kinda' thinking of trying to do an Imperial century next weekend, spouse willing. A TON of cyclists out today. Just amazing and Visual documentation here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/archives/date-taken/2010/08... -- 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-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. -- 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-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: Metric century is in the can!
A Metric Club/web site is not a bad idea. I think this distance is going to grow more popular with riders over time, as more of us discover the joys of longer distances out in the country but don't feel a need to go out and absolutely kill ourselves on our bikes. I have a friend who ride Paris-Brest-Paris and is working on his third trip next year. I'm glad for him, but as time goes by I find ride reports from this event inspire me less and less. I've arrived at a place where I think it is all about finding the right combination of pleasure and challenge on the bike, erring heavily on the side of pleasure. Metrics do it for me. Maybe they do it for others, too; we could have a web site devoted to ride reports and photos of America's Best Metric Centuries. Someone else would have to set it up as that technology is beyond me; but if they did, I'd contribute. Beth On Aug 29, 9:09 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Beth! ...In fact, having a group dedicated to just that length would be a cool idea. The Metrics or Les Metrics I suppose. -- 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: Metric century is in the can!
On Sun, 2010-08-29 at 09:05 -0700, RoadieRyan wrote: Congrats on the Metric! I did my summer Metric last month and had a blast, not sure I am ready for the ol' Imperial yet but the 100km was a good distance-a stretch but not a slog. Thanks for sharing the photos and nice looking cap btw ;-) Keep doing those 100km rides as regular old ordinary weekend rides, and the imperial will be a stretch but not a slog. At least, that's been my experience. -- 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.
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It would be pretty cool. And like the populaires intent, might get some folks into cycling or event cycling. On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 11:44 AM, Beth H periwinkle...@yahoo.com wrote: A Metric Club/web site is not a bad idea. I think this distance is going to grow more popular with riders over time, as more of us discover the joys of longer distances out in the country but don't feel a need to go out and absolutely kill ourselves on our bikes. I have a friend who ride Paris-Brest-Paris and is working on his third trip next year. I'm glad for him, but as time goes by I find ride reports from this event inspire me less and less. I've arrived at a place where I think it is all about finding the right combination of pleasure and challenge on the bike, erring heavily on the side of pleasure. Metrics do it for me. Maybe they do it for others, too; we could have a web site devoted to ride reports and photos of America's Best Metric Centuries. Someone else would have to set it up as that technology is beyond me; but if they did, I'd contribute. Beth On Aug 29, 9:09 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Beth! ...In fact, having a group dedicated to just that length would be a cool idea. The Metrics or Les Metrics I suppose. -- 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. -- 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-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.
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I'm still trying to work up to that level. Regular old ordinary is about 30 miles right now, with 60ish being a bit of a push... :-) On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 2:46 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Sun, 2010-08-29 at 09:05 -0700, RoadieRyan wrote: Congrats on the Metric! I did my summer Metric last month and had a blast, not sure I am ready for the ol' Imperial yet but the 100km was a good distance-a stretch but not a slog. Thanks for sharing the photos and nice looking cap btw ;-) Keep doing those 100km rides as regular old ordinary weekend rides, and the imperial will be a stretch but not a slog. At least, that's been my experience. -- 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. -- 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-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.
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On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 9:40 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: I'm still trying to work up to that level. Regular old ordinary is about 30 miles right now, with 60ish being a bit of a push... :-) David, i'm right there with you. When I go out on a weekend it's normally 30-40miles and then home for a bit. I do wish NC had more trails so that I could not have to think about cars. -sv -- 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.
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On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 2:44 PM, Beth H periwinkle...@yahoo.com wrote: A Metric Club/web site is not a bad idea. I think this distance is going to grow more popular with riders over time, as more of us discover the joys of longer distances out in the country but don't feel a need to go out and absolutely kill ourselves on our bikes. I have a friend who ride Paris-Brest-Paris and is working on his third trip next year. I'm glad for him, but as time goes by I find ride reports from this event inspire me less and less. I've arrived at a place where I think it is all about finding the right combination of pleasure and challenge on the bike, erring heavily on the side of pleasure. Metrics do it for me. Maybe they do it for others, too; we could have a web site devoted to ride reports and photos of America's Best Metric Centuries. Someone else would have to set it up as that technology is beyond me; but if they did, I'd contribute. Anyone have an objection to just flickr? Stories in the flickr discussion for a pool and pictures w/stories in the pool? here you go: http://www.flickr.com/groups/1462...@n25/ Join the group and post. -sv -- 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.
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The Santa Ana River Trail is wonderful. One of the hidden gems of SoCal. Hopefully someday it will be 100 miles stretching to the mountains. Right now it's about 30ish non-stop, which is nothing to complain about! I was up at the top end of it today: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4939559369/ On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 6:45 PM, Seth Vidal skvi...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 9:40 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: I'm still trying to work up to that level. Regular old ordinary is about 30 miles right now, with 60ish being a bit of a push... :-) David, i'm right there with you. When I go out on a weekend it's normally 30-40miles and then home for a bit. I do wish NC had more trails so that I could not have to think about cars. -sv -- 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. -- 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-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.
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On Sun, 2010-08-29 at 18:40 -0700, cyclotourist wrote: I'm still trying to work up to that level. Regular old ordinary is about 30 miles right now, with 60ish being a bit of a push... :-) You've got to work your way up to it, and if you bite off too much, it tends to bite a bit off of you as repayment. -- 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.
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Yes, that's for sure. I don't get to ride during the week, so that hurts my endurance the most. Probably another reason 30 is a good number to do. :-) On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 7:31 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On Sun, 2010-08-29 at 18:40 -0700, cyclotourist wrote: I'm still trying to work up to that level. Regular old ordinary is about 30 miles right now, with 60ish being a bit of a push... :-) You've got to work your way up to it, and if you bite off too much, it tends to bite a bit off of you as repayment. -- 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. -- 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-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: Metric century is in the can!
Looks like you got your wish. I went ahead and added a photos and a ride report. I may even want to put together a little metric party here sometime. (Since OrRando did NOT offer it's Snoozeville Populaire this year and since I have yet to hear word of the Verboort Sausage Populaire happening, I may just have to dig out the cue sheets and put together a non-rando, non-timed ride myself...) yeah. Metrics are great, I should do another one before the year is out. Beth In fact, having a group dedicated to just that length would be a cool idea. The Metrics or Les Metrics I suppose. -- 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: Metric century is in the can!
Time away from commitments (familial or otherwise) is minimal, you don't need a bunch of training (I'm the poster-boy for that!) and pretty much any bike could do it so you don't need anything really specialized. Plus you can get that mental sense of accomplishment that comes with milestone numbers like 100! Thanks for starting the group, Seth! On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 8:24 PM, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote: I'm gonna talk with SDR about doing a Populaire next year. Its a big PBP qualifying year for the clubs, and there will be several opportunities for 200 300Ks next winter/spring up and down the west coast. But - as any of us who rode the SFR Populaire in July would have noticed - about half the riders were first-time randonneurs. There were about 140 people, and it was a big success. I've got a bunch of commuters down here in San DIego who are interested in doing rando-style rides 100-115K. I agree that 100K is perfect, especially in terms of time away from the family. I like this idea of the fellowship of 100K. Kinda perfect for a well-equipped Riv. Esteban San Diego, Calif. On Aug 29, 6:39 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: It would be pretty cool. And like the populaires intent, might get some folks into cycling or event cycling. On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 11:44 AM, Beth H periwinkle...@yahoo.com wrote: A Metric Club/web site is not a bad idea. I think this distance is going to grow more popular with riders over time, as more of us discover the joys of longer distances out in the country but don't feel a need to go out and absolutely kill ourselves on our bikes. I have a friend who ride Paris-Brest-Paris and is working on his third trip next year. I'm glad for him, but as time goes by I find ride reports from this event inspire me less and less. I've arrived at a place where I think it is all about finding the right combination of pleasure and challenge on the bike, erring heavily on the side of pleasure. Metrics do it for me. Maybe they do it for others, too; we could have a web site devoted to ride reports and photos of America's Best Metric Centuries. Someone else would have to set it up as that technology is beyond me; but if they did, I'd contribute. Beth On Aug 29, 9:09 am, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Beth! ...In fact, having a group dedicated to just that length would be a cool idea. The Metrics or Les Metrics I suppose. -- 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.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2Bunsubscrib e...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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-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. -- 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-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: Metric century is in the can!
David: Congrats on getting the IT band worked out making a metric. I see from your speed averages the affect of the on-shore winds. You shoulda called. We did a modified Back Bay Loop today, swinging north into Newport to check out some door hardware. We were within a couple of miles of each other. Found a new bakery, conveniently located next to a bike shop called, somewhat immodestly, Bike Religion. dougP On Aug 28, 6:48 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Success! A GREAT ride with no IT band pain! I've been stretching, taking anti-inflammatories, moved exclusively to cleats (SPuDs) pushed out as wide as possible, and lowered the saddles a touch. Some combination of the above lets me ride longer distances, at least 63 miles worth!http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4935845053/in/datetaken/ I was hoping to do a garage to the beach ride with a pick up, but instead drove half way and then did an out and back. Strong headwinds gave me a 13 mph average going downhill to the ocean, and then propelled me to an 18 mph average back up! What's amazing in my mind is how good I felt through the ride. A little bit of neck pain around 40 miles. Stopping and stretching real good fixed that right up. I'm kinda' thinking of trying to do an Imperial century next weekend, spouse willing. A TON of cyclists out today. Just amazing and Visual documentation here:http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/archives/date-taken/2010/08... -- 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-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: Metric century is in the can!
David/Doug - I'd love to meet you in San Clemente for lunch next weekend if possible - let me know! Move in day at the college, and they wanted faculty to say hello to the new students, so no riding for me. I was trying to get them to get bikes and ride around town. Talked with about a half dozen Portland families, none of whom rode bicycles. I told them, you're wasting your residency! Looking forward to an afternoon ride tomorrow - its been a while. Esteban San Diego, Calif. On Aug 28, 7:22 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Robert: Take a real good rest after the flare up! That's the for sure port. Everything else is just guess work. I also used a roller, but not very frequently. I think using the SPDs and widening the tread was the most useful. The basic IT stretch worked well, too. I try to stop and stretch and eat every hour. The problem is not gone as I can still feel tingling now and then, but it is greatly reduced! Doug: Ha, right down the street! I found a REALLy good little bakery right by the Neport Pier. Didn't catch the name, but it's right there on the path next to the bars and stuff. I'm kinda' hoping to push for a full century next weekend. It's 89 miles from my house to San Clement via SART and PCH, and thinking I might just try it! On Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 7:01 PM, Robert F. Harrison rfharri...@gmail.comwrote: Super! It sounds like things are working out great and you had a wonderful ride. It's encouraging because I'm just coming down with a bit of IT band pain have just started a stretching routine, etc. I've got a century coming up next month and have to register in the next day or two to get the reduced rate. I've been debating it and your report is tipping me towards going for it. Aloha! On Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 3:48 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.comwrote: Success! A GREAT ride with no IT band pain! I've been stretching, taking anti-inflammatories, moved exclusively to cleats (SPuDs) pushed out as wide as possible, and lowered the saddles a touch. Some combination of the above lets me ride longer distances, at least 63 miles worth!http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4935845053/in/datetaken/ I was hoping to do a garage to the beach ride with a pick up, but instead drove half way and then did an out and back. Strong headwinds gave me a 13 mph average going downhill to the ocean, and then propelled me to an 18 mph average back up! What's amazing in my mind is how good I felt through the ride. A little bit of neck pain around 40 miles. Stopping and stretching real good fixed that right up. I'm kinda' thinking of trying to do an Imperial century next weekend, spouse willing. A TON of cyclists out today. Just amazing and Visual documentation here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/archives/date-taken/2010/08... -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2Bunsubscrib e...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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%2Bunsubscrib e...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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-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: Metric century is in the can!
Congrats on the metric century! Good to hear your knee isn't giving you any grief and you're squeezing in longer rides. --mike -- 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: Metric century is in the can!
David: I'm in for next weekend if we can get the specifics nailed. Let's plan a meet up point time. Since you've done SART PCH in summer is a bit dodgy, I can come up with an alternate parallel route that won't rob you of miles. Figure out a schedule let me know. BTW, I've gotten reports from one of my touring buds of a Glorius in the NB / HB area. Keep your eyes peeled. dougP On Aug 28, 7:22 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Robert: Take a real good rest after the flare up! That's the for sure port. Everything else is just guess work. I also used a roller, but not very frequently. I think using the SPDs and widening the tread was the most useful. The basic IT stretch worked well, too. I try to stop and stretch and eat every hour. The problem is not gone as I can still feel tingling now and then, but it is greatly reduced! Doug: Ha, right down the street! I found a REALLy good little bakery right by the Neport Pier. Didn't catch the name, but it's right there on the path next to the bars and stuff. I'm kinda' hoping to push for a full century next weekend. It's 89 miles from my house to San Clement via SART and PCH, and thinking I might just try it! On Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 7:01 PM, Robert F. Harrison rfharri...@gmail.comwrote: Super! It sounds like things are working out great and you had a wonderful ride. It's encouraging because I'm just coming down with a bit of IT band pain have just started a stretching routine, etc. I've got a century coming up next month and have to register in the next day or two to get the reduced rate. I've been debating it and your report is tipping me towards going for it. Aloha! On Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 3:48 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.comwrote: Success! A GREAT ride with no IT band pain! I've been stretching, taking anti-inflammatories, moved exclusively to cleats (SPuDs) pushed out as wide as possible, and lowered the saddles a touch. Some combination of the above lets me ride longer distances, at least 63 miles worth!http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4935845053/in/datetaken/ I was hoping to do a garage to the beach ride with a pick up, but instead drove half way and then did an out and back. Strong headwinds gave me a 13 mph average going downhill to the ocean, and then propelled me to an 18 mph average back up! What's amazing in my mind is how good I felt through the ride. A little bit of neck pain around 40 miles. Stopping and stretching real good fixed that right up. I'm kinda' thinking of trying to do an Imperial century next weekend, spouse willing. A TON of cyclists out today. Just amazing and Visual documentation here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/archives/date-taken/2010/08... -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscrib...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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%2bunsubscrib...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA- 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] Re: Metric century is in the can!
Esteban / David: Recently we found a great sandwich shop on PCH near the North Beach Metrolink platform. There's also a cycling support / bike rental shop right at the platform. There's picnic tables outside, water, they sell stuff like energy drinks, tubes, gloves. Curious facility worth a look. We better go off-line with this; the only Riv content is the bikes we'll be riding! dougP On Aug 28, 7:33 pm, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote: David/Doug - I'd love to meet you in San Clemente for lunch next weekend if possible - let me know! Move in day at the college, and they wanted faculty to say hello to the new students, so no riding for me. I was trying to get them to get bikes and ride around town. Talked with about a half dozen Portland families, none of whom rode bicycles. I told them, you're wasting your residency! Looking forward to an afternoon ride tomorrow - its been a while. Esteban San Diego, Calif. On Aug 28, 7:22 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: Robert: Take a real good rest after the flare up! That's the for sure port. Everything else is just guess work. I also used a roller, but not very frequently. I think using the SPDs and widening the tread was the most useful. The basic IT stretch worked well, too. I try to stop and stretch and eat every hour. The problem is not gone as I can still feel tingling now and then, but it is greatly reduced! Doug: Ha, right down the street! I found a REALLy good little bakery right by the Neport Pier. Didn't catch the name, but it's right there on the path next to the bars and stuff. I'm kinda' hoping to push for a full century next weekend. It's 89 miles from my house to San Clement via SART and PCH, and thinking I might just try it! On Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 7:01 PM, Robert F. Harrison rfharri...@gmail.comwrote: Super! It sounds like things are working out great and you had a wonderful ride. It's encouraging because I'm just coming down with a bit of IT band pain have just started a stretching routine, etc. I've got a century coming up next month and have to register in the next day or two to get the reduced rate. I've been debating it and your report is tipping me towards going for it. Aloha! On Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 3:48 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.comwrote: Success! A GREAT ride with no IT band pain! I've been stretching, taking anti-inflammatories, moved exclusively to cleats (SPuDs) pushed out as wide as possible, and lowered the saddles a touch. Some combination of the above lets me ride longer distances, at least 63 miles worth!http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/4935845053/in/datetaken/ I was hoping to do a garage to the beach ride with a pick up, but instead drove half way and then did an out and back. Strong headwinds gave me a 13 mph average going downhill to the ocean, and then propelled me to an 18 mph average back up! What's amazing in my mind is how good I felt through the ride. A little bit of neck pain around 40 miles. Stopping and stretching real good fixed that right up. I'm kinda' thinking of trying to do an Imperial century next weekend, spouse willing. A TON of cyclists out today. Just amazing and Visual documentation here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/archives/date-taken/2010/08... -- 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-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comrbw-owners-bunch%2Bunsubscrib e...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- 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%2Bunsubscrib e...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA- 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.
Re: [RBW] Re: Metric century is in the can!
Thanks! A metric has always been a good length for me. You get a feeling of accomplishment, but it doesn't take the entire day (I fed my kids breakfast on the front end, and took them swimming at the Y on the back end!). But I couldn't even do that amount a few months ago, so am pretty stoked now! On Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 8:08 PM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: Congrats on the metric century! Good to hear your knee isn't giving you any grief and you're squeezing in longer rides. --mike -- 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. -- 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-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: Metric century is in the can!
Were you on your Rivendell road bike? How'd the bike feel? What tires were you rolling? You're right about the distance, the metric century is a really nice distance. In fact, you've inspired me to maybe do a ride that long this Monday. I was going to go bike camping but I don't think it'll work out for this week but I can still ride each of my days off. --mike -- 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: Metric century is in the can!
I love that bike! Light and zippy, but that may be the Open Pro 28h wheels and 30mm (labeled 35) Paselas. I want to get a light wheelset for my AR and see if I can replicate that (135 vs 130 spacing so can't just put those on it). If so, I'd probably sell the road and get down to one Rivendell + a Monkey. On Sat, Aug 28, 2010 at 9:07 PM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: Were you on your Rivendell road bike? How'd the bike feel? What tires were you rolling? You're right about the distance, the metric century is a really nice distance. In fact, you've inspired me to maybe do a ride that long this Monday. I was going to go bike camping but I don't think it'll work out for this week but I can still ride each of my days off. --mike -- 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. -- 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-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.
