[RBW] Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited!

2016-03-20 Thread Doug Peterson 
Post event comments:  A good time was had by all.  Met Dave Carroll & his 
wife @ registration but missed them at the party.  Hung out with David, 
waiting for Hugh & Jim.  Found the chocolate shop, next door to Bike BBQ.  
Hugh, Jm & I set out on the 50k route.  Plenty of climbing & off-roading, 
plus one interesting "lug your bike down over the boulders, cross the 
creek, and lug it back up the other side".  One of the caveats of a David 
ride is "bring a bike that you can carry".  Jim & I chugged along a a 
leisurely pace, getting to the water stop on Hwy 38 as they were thinking 
about closing up.  After that it was uphill on 38 for a bit to a turnoff 
that went even more uphill to 38 special which was REALLY uphill!  As in 
pushing my bike most of the time for an hour.  We did lose some time at the 
rattlesnake crossing, letting the snake wander off at his own pace.  
Finally at the top, with commanding views of the whole area and seeing some 
snow still on the upper peaks, it was all downhill to Crafton College.  By 
that time Hugh had called to say he was done so Jim & I took the clue to 
take a direct route back to Redlands and skip the Oakmont section.  With 
the recent rains & warm days, the hills were incredibly green and lush & 
the trails in pretty good shape.  I got a total of 29 miles, shy of the 35 
on the route slip but "good enough".  Most of those are quality miles.  

Post ride party continues to improve every year.  Lots of tables & chairs 
this year, with a variety of foods & choice of beers.  I've now got my 3rd 
Strada Rossa mug plus a fresh T-shirt.  Met some great people, including a 
guy who did the 100 mile ride on a single speed.  Some people just love to 
make a tough event even tougher.  I left as the second band was getting 
going & the party seemed to be settling in for the evening.  Looking 
forward to further explorations in the area.  David, heal up, get back in 
shape & plan a fall ride.

doug

On Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 9:08:19 PM UTC-8, cyclotourist wrote:
>
>
> http://redlands-strada-rossa.blogspot.com/2015/11/were-putting-stake-in-it-march-19-2016.html
>
> A very Rivendell-friendly event! Hope to see some of you there!
>
> -- 
> Cheers,
> David
>
> Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace
>
> "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal
>
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited!

2016-03-05 Thread Ado Lucas 

After too much planning, then hesitation, then worries,  I decided just to 
register and just do it. Then suddenly the hesitation and worries suddenly 
disappeared :-)

Now the next problem is how to tell my Boss.

See yah on the 19th

Amado

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[RBW] Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited!

2016-03-04 Thread Doug Peterson 
RE: Parking - David, last year RSR had worked out parking close to the 
start.  Is it the same this year?  IIRC it was the parking lot for a mall 
that seemed to have a parking surplus.  I reviewed the various postings but 
didn't see anything about parking.  

doug

On Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 9:08:19 PM UTC-8, cyclotourist wrote:
>
>
> http://redlands-strada-rossa.blogspot.com/2015/11/were-putting-stake-in-it-march-19-2016.html
>
> A very Rivendell-friendly event! Hope to see some of you there!
>
> -- 
> Cheers,
> David
>
> Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace
>
> "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal
>
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited!

2016-03-01 Thread Dave C 
Haha. That was funny. I let my dad use my 29er for the rest of the ride 
after I found them, and I think he really liked it. Boy, there was a lot of 
new rock debris!

Just wait until I take them on their first singletrack ride with an exposed 
drop-off on one side. They will love that!

On Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 8:54:11 AM UTC-8, KC wrote:
>
> Well, I may just be in for some surprises.  But I'm sure it will be an 
> adventure & a great day.  
>
> A little off-topic, but I think appropriate re "surprises" - Chuck and I 
> went on our first ride on a Wrightwood fire road.  We parked our car at 
> Grassy Hollow and arranged for Dave to pick us up at Jackson Lake. He told 
> us exactly how to follow the roads and guessed it would be an hour ride for 
> us.  And we told him to send help if we didn't show up eventually.  We 
> really had no idea where we were going and at one point thought we might 
> have taken the wrong turn, but we didn't.  It did take us about 45 minutes 
> extra, but I think we had good excuses.  After all our warm weather, I had 
> assured Chuck the roads had to be clear.  So we were pretty surprised when 
> we hit our first ice patch (and remember, we didn't know if we were on the 
> right trail - we were though).  The ice patch in the photo was the first of 
> about 15, most very slippery and unrideable.  But we were really surprised 
> to find the tree down on the trail.  That was so much fun I can't wait to 
> do it again.  I'm sure the scenery was beautiful all around me, but I was 
> pretty busy avoiding all the rocks on the trail.  
>
> My Riv-riding kids never explained to me what a total difference the 
> "right" bike can make.  I'm about 2 weeks shy of my Cheviot first 
> anniversary and that purchase made me realize that I actually might like 
> riding on the dirt trails in Wrightwood and that it was worth buying a 
> mountain bike to test that out.  Only took me 23 1/2 years of living here 
> to figure that one out.  
>
>
>
>
> On Monday, February 29, 2016 at 8:25:15 PM UTC-8, Doug Peterson wrote:
>
>> Kathy:
>>
>> Sorry but this isn't Melanie's sort of ride.  She's a bit leery of 
>> unpaved roads.  We'll have a good group of 50k riders anyway.  Jim Warren & 
>> I have never set any speed records but we can polish of a pint fairly 
>> quickly.  
>>
>> doug
>>
>> On Monday, February 29, 2016 at 1:51:37 PM UTC-8, kathys...@gmail.com 
>> wrote:
>>>
>>> I just registered Chuck and myself for the 50K (next year I'll get him 
>>> to do the 100K).  Dave and Steph are registered for the 100K so it will be 
>>> a major Wrightwood contingency.  
>>> I'm really excited for my first official "ride".  And it will be a 
>>> really special day as the 2 guys share the 19th as their birthday.  
>>>
>>> Doug - please tell Melanie I registered.  Does the 50K count for her 
>>> commitment to ride if I did?
>>>
>>>
>>> On Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 9:08:19 PM UTC-8, cyclotourist wrote:
>>>

 http://redlands-strada-rossa.blogspot.com/2015/11/were-putting-stake-in-it-march-19-2016.html

 A very Rivendell-friendly event! Hope to see some of you there!

 -- 
 Cheers,
 David

 Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace

 "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal





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Re: [RBW] Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited!

2016-03-01 Thread René Sterental 
Awesome! Wish I could go, but I'm going to Moscow for work. Next year!

On Tuesday, March 1, 2016, cyclotourist  wrote:

> Water crossings!
>
> 
>
>
>
>
>
> On Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 2:59:51 PM UTC-8, Doug Peterson wrote:
>>
>> Kathy:
>>
>> Surprises turn a ride into an adventure.  Snow or ice is unlikely on RSR,
>> and David will make sure the trails are carefully groomed to remove any
>> large blockages.  So maybe a more tame adventure.  OTOH, ya never know.
>> Sounds like you're hooked on this quirky little corner of the biking
>> world.  See you in Redlands.
>>
>> doug
>>
>> On Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 8:54:03 AM UTC-8, kathys...@gmail.com wrote:
>>>
>>> Well, I may just be in for some surprises.  But I'm sure it will be an
>>> adventure & a great day.
>>>
>>> A little off-topic, but I think appropriate re "surprises" - Chuck and I
>>> went on our first ride on a Wrightwood fire road.  We parked our car at
>>> Grassy Hollow and arranged for Dave to pick us up at Jackson Lake. He told
>>> us exactly how to follow the roads and guessed it would be an hour ride for
>>> us.  And we told him to send help if we didn't show up eventually.  We
>>> really had no idea where we were going and at one point thought we might
>>> have taken the wrong turn, but we didn't.  It did take us about 45 minutes
>>> extra, but I think we had good excuses.  After all our warm weather, I had
>>> assured Chuck the roads had to be clear.  So we were pretty surprised when
>>> we hit our first ice patch (and remember, we didn't know if we were on the
>>> right trail - we were though).  The ice patch in the photo was the first of
>>> about 15, most very slippery and unrideable.  But we were really surprised
>>> to find the tree down on the trail.  That was so much fun I can't wait to
>>> do it again.  I'm sure the scenery was beautiful all around me, but I was
>>> pretty busy avoiding all the rocks on the trail.
>>>
>>> My Riv-riding kids never explained to me what a total difference the
>>> "right" bike can make.  I'm about 2 weeks shy of my Cheviot first
>>> anniversary and that purchase made me realize that I actually might like
>>> riding on the dirt trails in Wrightwood and that it was worth buying a
>>> mountain bike to test that out.  Only took me 23 1/2 years of living here
>>> to figure that one out.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Monday, February 29, 2016 at 8:25:15 PM UTC-8, Doug Peterson wrote:
>>>
 Kathy:

 Sorry but this isn't Melanie's sort of ride.  She's a bit leery of
 unpaved roads.  We'll have a good group of 50k riders anyway.  Jim Warren &
 I have never set any speed records but we can polish of a pint fairly
 quickly.

 doug

 On Monday, February 29, 2016 at 1:51:37 PM UTC-8, kathys...@gmail.com
 wrote:
>
> I just registered Chuck and myself for the 50K (next year I'll get him
> to do the 100K).  Dave and Steph are registered for the 100K so it will be
> a major Wrightwood contingency.
> I'm really excited for my first official "ride".  And it will be a
> really special day as the 2 guys share the 19th as their birthday.
>
> Doug - please tell Melanie I registered.  Does the 50K count for her
> commitment to ride if I did?
>
>
> On Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 9:08:19 PM UTC-8, cyclotourist wrote:
>
>>
>> http://redlands-strada-rossa.blogspot.com/2015/11/were-putting-stake-in-it-march-19-2016.html
>>
>> A very Rivendell-friendly event! Hope to see some of you there!
>>
>> --
>> Cheers,
>> David
>>
>> Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace
>>
>> "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal
>>
>>
>>
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[RBW] Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited!

2016-03-01 Thread cyclotourist 
Water crossings!







On Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 2:59:51 PM UTC-8, Doug Peterson wrote:
>
> Kathy:
>
> Surprises turn a ride into an adventure.  Snow or ice is unlikely on RSR, 
> and David will make sure the trails are carefully groomed to remove any 
> large blockages.  So maybe a more tame adventure.  OTOH, ya never know.  
> Sounds like you're hooked on this quirky little corner of the biking 
> world.  See you in Redlands.
>
> doug
>
> On Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 8:54:03 AM UTC-8, kathys...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>> Well, I may just be in for some surprises.  But I'm sure it will be an 
>> adventure & a great day.  
>>
>> A little off-topic, but I think appropriate re "surprises" - Chuck and I 
>> went on our first ride on a Wrightwood fire road.  We parked our car at 
>> Grassy Hollow and arranged for Dave to pick us up at Jackson Lake. He told 
>> us exactly how to follow the roads and guessed it would be an hour ride for 
>> us.  And we told him to send help if we didn't show up eventually.  We 
>> really had no idea where we were going and at one point thought we might 
>> have taken the wrong turn, but we didn't.  It did take us about 45 minutes 
>> extra, but I think we had good excuses.  After all our warm weather, I had 
>> assured Chuck the roads had to be clear.  So we were pretty surprised when 
>> we hit our first ice patch (and remember, we didn't know if we were on the 
>> right trail - we were though).  The ice patch in the photo was the first of 
>> about 15, most very slippery and unrideable.  But we were really surprised 
>> to find the tree down on the trail.  That was so much fun I can't wait to 
>> do it again.  I'm sure the scenery was beautiful all around me, but I was 
>> pretty busy avoiding all the rocks on the trail.  
>>
>> My Riv-riding kids never explained to me what a total difference the 
>> "right" bike can make.  I'm about 2 weeks shy of my Cheviot first 
>> anniversary and that purchase made me realize that I actually might like 
>> riding on the dirt trails in Wrightwood and that it was worth buying a 
>> mountain bike to test that out.  Only took me 23 1/2 years of living here 
>> to figure that one out.  
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Monday, February 29, 2016 at 8:25:15 PM UTC-8, Doug Peterson wrote:
>>
>>> Kathy:
>>>
>>> Sorry but this isn't Melanie's sort of ride.  She's a bit leery of 
>>> unpaved roads.  We'll have a good group of 50k riders anyway.  Jim Warren & 
>>> I have never set any speed records but we can polish of a pint fairly 
>>> quickly.  
>>>
>>> doug
>>>
>>> On Monday, February 29, 2016 at 1:51:37 PM UTC-8, kathys...@gmail.com 
>>> wrote:

 I just registered Chuck and myself for the 50K (next year I'll get him 
 to do the 100K).  Dave and Steph are registered for the 100K so it will be 
 a major Wrightwood contingency.  
 I'm really excited for my first official "ride".  And it will be a 
 really special day as the 2 guys share the 19th as their birthday.  

 Doug - please tell Melanie I registered.  Does the 50K count for her 
 commitment to ride if I did?


 On Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 9:08:19 PM UTC-8, cyclotourist wrote:

>
> http://redlands-strada-rossa.blogspot.com/2015/11/were-putting-stake-in-it-march-19-2016.html
>
> A very Rivendell-friendly event! Hope to see some of you there!
>
> -- 
> Cheers,
> David
>
> Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace
>
> "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal
>
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited!

2016-03-01 Thread Doug Peterson 
Kathy:

Surprises turn a ride into an adventure.  Snow or ice is unlikely on RSR, 
and David will make sure the trails are carefully groomed to remove any 
large blockages.  So maybe a more tame adventure.  OTOH, ya never know.  
Sounds like you're hooked on this quirky little corner of the biking 
world.  See you in Redlands.

doug

On Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 8:54:03 AM UTC-8, kathys...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> Well, I may just be in for some surprises.  But I'm sure it will be an 
> adventure & a great day.  
>
> A little off-topic, but I think appropriate re "surprises" - Chuck and I 
> went on our first ride on a Wrightwood fire road.  We parked our car at 
> Grassy Hollow and arranged for Dave to pick us up at Jackson Lake. He told 
> us exactly how to follow the roads and guessed it would be an hour ride for 
> us.  And we told him to send help if we didn't show up eventually.  We 
> really had no idea where we were going and at one point thought we might 
> have taken the wrong turn, but we didn't.  It did take us about 45 minutes 
> extra, but I think we had good excuses.  After all our warm weather, I had 
> assured Chuck the roads had to be clear.  So we were pretty surprised when 
> we hit our first ice patch (and remember, we didn't know if we were on the 
> right trail - we were though).  The ice patch in the photo was the first of 
> about 15, most very slippery and unrideable.  But we were really surprised 
> to find the tree down on the trail.  That was so much fun I can't wait to 
> do it again.  I'm sure the scenery was beautiful all around me, but I was 
> pretty busy avoiding all the rocks on the trail.  
>
> My Riv-riding kids never explained to me what a total difference the 
> "right" bike can make.  I'm about 2 weeks shy of my Cheviot first 
> anniversary and that purchase made me realize that I actually might like 
> riding on the dirt trails in Wrightwood and that it was worth buying a 
> mountain bike to test that out.  Only took me 23 1/2 years of living here 
> to figure that one out.  
>
>
>
>
> On Monday, February 29, 2016 at 8:25:15 PM UTC-8, Doug Peterson wrote:
>
>> Kathy:
>>
>> Sorry but this isn't Melanie's sort of ride.  She's a bit leery of 
>> unpaved roads.  We'll have a good group of 50k riders anyway.  Jim Warren & 
>> I have never set any speed records but we can polish of a pint fairly 
>> quickly.  
>>
>> doug
>>
>> On Monday, February 29, 2016 at 1:51:37 PM UTC-8, kathys...@gmail.com 
>> wrote:
>>>
>>> I just registered Chuck and myself for the 50K (next year I'll get him 
>>> to do the 100K).  Dave and Steph are registered for the 100K so it will be 
>>> a major Wrightwood contingency.  
>>> I'm really excited for my first official "ride".  And it will be a 
>>> really special day as the 2 guys share the 19th as their birthday.  
>>>
>>> Doug - please tell Melanie I registered.  Does the 50K count for her 
>>> commitment to ride if I did?
>>>
>>>
>>> On Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 9:08:19 PM UTC-8, cyclotourist wrote:
>>>

 http://redlands-strada-rossa.blogspot.com/2015/11/were-putting-stake-in-it-march-19-2016.html

 A very Rivendell-friendly event! Hope to see some of you there!

 -- 
 Cheers,
 David

 Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace

 "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal





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[RBW] Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited!

2016-03-01 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com 
I can confirm there will be no ice patches on the RSR route.

Does look like some rain next week, which will tamp things back down 
perfectly!!!

Awesome trail out there, Kathy! I'm finding myself riding more and more 
dirt almost exclusively. 


On Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 8:54:11 AM UTC-8, KC wrote:
>
> Well, I may just be in for some surprises.  But I'm sure it will be an 
> adventure & a great day.  
>
> A little off-topic, but I think appropriate re "surprises" - Chuck and I 
> went on our first ride on a Wrightwood fire road.  We parked our car at 
> Grassy Hollow and arranged for Dave to pick us up at Jackson Lake. He told 
> us exactly how to follow the roads and guessed it would be an hour ride for 
> us.  And we told him to send help if we didn't show up eventually.  We 
> really had no idea where we were going and at one point thought we might 
> have taken the wrong turn, but we didn't.  It did take us about 45 minutes 
> extra, but I think we had good excuses.  After all our warm weather, I had 
> assured Chuck the roads had to be clear.  So we were pretty surprised when 
> we hit our first ice patch (and remember, we didn't know if we were on the 
> right trail - we were though).  The ice patch in the photo was the first of 
> about 15, most very slippery and unrideable.  But we were really surprised 
> to find the tree down on the trail.  That was so much fun I can't wait to 
> do it again.  I'm sure the scenery was beautiful all around me, but I was 
> pretty busy avoiding all the rocks on the trail.  
>
> My Riv-riding kids never explained to me what a total difference the 
> "right" bike can make.  I'm about 2 weeks shy of my Cheviot first 
> anniversary and that purchase made me realize that I actually might like 
> riding on the dirt trails in Wrightwood and that it was worth buying a 
> mountain bike to test that out.  Only took me 23 1/2 years of living here 
> to figure that one out.  
>
>
>
>
> On Monday, February 29, 2016 at 8:25:15 PM UTC-8, Doug Peterson wrote:
>
>> Kathy:
>>
>> Sorry but this isn't Melanie's sort of ride.  She's a bit leery of 
>> unpaved roads.  We'll have a good group of 50k riders anyway.  Jim Warren & 
>> I have never set any speed records but we can polish of a pint fairly 
>> quickly.  
>>
>> doug
>>
>> On Monday, February 29, 2016 at 1:51:37 PM UTC-8, kathys...@gmail.com 
>> wrote:
>>>
>>> I just registered Chuck and myself for the 50K (next year I'll get him 
>>> to do the 100K).  Dave and Steph are registered for the 100K so it will be 
>>> a major Wrightwood contingency.  
>>> I'm really excited for my first official "ride".  And it will be a 
>>> really special day as the 2 guys share the 19th as their birthday.  
>>>
>>> Doug - please tell Melanie I registered.  Does the 50K count for her 
>>> commitment to ride if I did?
>>>
>>>
>>> On Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 9:08:19 PM UTC-8, cyclotourist wrote:
>>>

 http://redlands-strada-rossa.blogspot.com/2015/11/were-putting-stake-in-it-march-19-2016.html

 A very Rivendell-friendly event! Hope to see some of you there!

 -- 
 Cheers,
 David

 Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace

 "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal





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[RBW] Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited!

2016-02-29 Thread Doug Peterson 
Kathy:

Sorry but this isn't Melanie's sort of ride.  She's a bit leery of unpaved 
roads.  We'll have a good group of 50k riders anyway.  Jim Warren & I have 
never set any speed records but we can polish of a pint fairly quickly.  

doug

On Monday, February 29, 2016 at 1:51:37 PM UTC-8, kathys...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> I just registered Chuck and myself for the 50K (next year I'll get him to 
> do the 100K).  Dave and Steph are registered for the 100K so it will be a 
> major Wrightwood contingency.  
> I'm really excited for my first official "ride".  And it will be a really 
> special day as the 2 guys share the 19th as their birthday.  
>
> Doug - please tell Melanie I registered.  Does the 50K count for her 
> commitment to ride if I did?
>
>
> On Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 9:08:19 PM UTC-8, cyclotourist wrote:
>
>>
>> http://redlands-strada-rossa.blogspot.com/2015/11/were-putting-stake-in-it-march-19-2016.html
>>
>> A very Rivendell-friendly event! Hope to see some of you there!
>>
>> -- 
>> Cheers,
>> David
>>
>> Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace
>>
>> "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal
>>
>>
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited!

2016-02-29 Thread kathyscarroll 
I just registered Chuck and myself for the 50K (next year I'll get him to 
do the 100K).  Dave and Steph are registered for the 100K so it will be a 
major Wrightwood contingency.  
I'm really excited for my first official "ride".  And it will be a really 
special day as the 2 guys share the 19th as their birthday.  

Doug - please tell Melanie I registered.  Does the 50K count for her 
commitment to ride if I did?


On Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 9:08:19 PM UTC-8, cyclotourist wrote:

>
> http://redlands-strada-rossa.blogspot.com/2015/11/were-putting-stake-in-it-march-19-2016.html
>
> A very Rivendell-friendly event! Hope to see some of you there!
>
> -- 
> Cheers,
> David
>
> Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace
>
> "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal
>
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited!

2016-02-15 Thread Doug Peterson 
David in Wrightwood:

Goatheads are a serious problem so tire up as best you can.  I've used 40mm 
Schwalbe Marathon Supremes on my Atlantis out there & not had any flats 
(knock wood).  The trails are in good shape, not a lot of ruts or other 
damage.  People do this ride on everything from skinny tired racing bikes 
to serious MTBs.  I'll leave it to David E to comment on your bike choices 
but it sounds like you've got plenty of options that'll work.  

doug

On Monday, February 15, 2016 at 2:42:08 PM UTC-8, David Carroll wrote:
>
> David, everybody,
>
> Just registered my wife and I for the 100km. We thought about the English 
> century, but we have to arrange babysitting and bring the kids down to 
> Redlands. A hundred miler might take too much time. Probably my mom (KC) 
> and dad will participate in the half-metric event.
>
> I've never been on the course, but it seems the trails around there are a 
> bit smoother than our fire roads, which are rutted, rocky things that most 
> people tackle with 29ers, Jeeps, and lifted trucks. Would a 41 mm Knard / 
> 40 mm Nano combo on my Soma Double Cross be fine? Not overkill, I hope. My 
> wife has to decide between her Glorius, Romulus, or 29er. She has Hetres on 
> the Glorius, and if she takes it I thought we might want to put in tire 
> liners. I don't get a ton of thorns here in the San Gabriels, but I hear 
> goat heads are more common around Redlands.
>
> Any suggestions would be appreciated. We like to ride fast and light when 
> possible, but I'm not looking to get any "under-biking awards"  :)
>
> Dave in Wrightwood
>
>
>
> On Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 9:08:22 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>>
>>
>> http://redlands-strada-rossa.blogspot.com/2015/11/were-putting-stake-in-it-march-19-2016.html
>>
>> A very Rivendell-friendly event! Hope to see some of you there!
>>
>> -- 
>> Cheers,
>> David
>>
>> Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace
>>
>> "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal
>>
>>
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited!

2016-02-15 Thread Dave C 
David, everybody,

Just registered my wife and I for the 100km. We thought about the English 
century, but we have to arrange babysitting and bring the kids down to 
Redlands. A hundred miler might take too much time. Probably my mom (KC) 
and dad will participate in the half-metric event.

I've never been on the course, but it seems the trails around there are a 
bit smoother than our fire roads, which are rutted, rocky things that most 
people tackle with 29ers, Jeeps, and lifted trucks. Would a 41 mm Knard / 
40 mm Nano combo on my Soma Double Cross be fine? Not overkill, I hope. My 
wife has to decide between her Glorius, Romulus, or 29er. She has Hetres on 
the Glorius, and if she takes it I thought we might want to put in tire 
liners. I don't get a ton of thorns here in the San Gabriels, but I hear 
goat heads are more common around Redlands.

Any suggestions would be appreciated. We like to ride fast and light when 
possible, but I'm not looking to get any "under-biking awards"  :)

Dave in Wrightwood



On Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 9:08:22 PM UTC-8, cyclot...@gmail.com 
wrote:
>
>
> http://redlands-strada-rossa.blogspot.com/2015/11/were-putting-stake-in-it-march-19-2016.html
>
> A very Rivendell-friendly event! Hope to see some of you there!
>
> -- 
> Cheers,
> David
>
> Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace
>
> "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal
>
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited!

2016-02-05 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com 
Finalizing some trails this weekend, but if it goes according to plan, the 
English century is going to be on the epic side. Approaching Leadville 
elevation numbers:

   - English Century: 104 miles (60 dirt) with 12,100'
   - Metric Century: 64 miles (32 dirt) with 6700'
   - M 1/2 Century: 36 miles (20 dirt) with 3600
   
The metric century and half-metric are pretty much in the can course-wise. 
Going to be more dirt on it this year than previous, especially in the 
English century (~60%). The half-metric will be a really nice course, with 
great sampling of terrains. That's the main course the ride was built 
around. All three will hit what I feel is the golden ratio of elevation 
gain: 1,000 ft for every 10 miles. 

If you're on the fence and doubting your ability, the half-metric will be 
very doable if ridden at your own pace. Metric will be tough, but still 
doable. English century... well, good luck with that one :) 

Food and post-ride refractory period will be top notch as well. Feel free 
to just come out for that! We're going to be moving up to the next level 
for the food, two kegs of local brew, hopefully some locally made softdrink 
as well. Obviously motels in town, but we'll find a couch or floor 
somewhere if that's how you roll. No excuses to not come out and enjoy the 
day in some form! We're over 130 registered for the 250 spots. It probably 
won't hit the cut off, but if you're planning on it, better get a move on 
that registration thing: 
http://iebikingalliance.org/content.aspx?page_id=87_id=961736_id=483217
 

And most importantly: Storms have pretty much cleared all the route of 
goatheads!!! The talisman works!



On Monday, December 21, 2015 at 9:26:09 PM UTC-8, dougP wrote:
>
> "Don't worry about not having the "right" bike... just run what you brung 
> and have a good time."
>
> And that's the truth.  My Atlantis did just fine.  I got passed by people 
> on carbonic skinny tired racing bikes and people on serious looking MTBs.  
> Anything works.  Whatever you're most comfortable riding.  Of course, the 
> stop at Hangar 24 was at a welcome distance, and good timing since we had 
> mis-placed the route a bit.  The apres' ride party is great fun too.
>
> doug
>
> On Monday, December 21, 2015 at 6:13:11 PM UTC-8, cyclotourist wrote:
>>
>> For those of you that participated last year, I hope you've checked your 
>> email! Pre-reg is open and ready to go for all three routes. English 
>> century, metric century (~62 miles), and metric half century (~30 miles).
>>
>> For newbies, you can register on the IEBA site here: 
>> http://www.iebikingalliance.org/content.aspx?page_id=87_id=961736_id=483217
>>  
>> While not required, it is hoped that you will join the IEBA which will lead 
>> to the discounted registration. It also bumps up our numbers, which is a 
>> HUGE bonus for any sort of an advocacy group. Fees have gone up a small 
>> bit, but while we make a little money on this, the idea is to have a great 
>> time, get people on bikes, show them the riding in Redlands and the IE, and 
>> yes, grow the IEBA rolls.
>>
>> I'm hugely self-promoting this, but I really think it's one of the best 
>> times you can have on two wheels. Don't worry about not having the "right" 
>> bike... just run what you brung and have a good time. The 100 mile route is 
>> going to be challenging. The 50km route will be pretty easy. The 100km 
>> route is my favorite and will have the best we have to offer!
>>
>> We need volunteers, particularly for the English century portion. If you 
>> know of friends, family, businesses, or organizations that would like to 
>> staff an aid station, please put them in contact with me. cyclot... @
>> gmail.com
>>
>> And as you know, social media is what pushes things. Please feel free to 
>> forward via the various books, grams, and chirps! Updates will be posted 
>> regularly on the RSR blog .
>>
>> On Sat, Nov 7, 2015 at 9:08 PM, cyclotourist  wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> http://redlands-strada-rossa.blogspot.com/2015/11/were-putting-stake-in-it-march-19-2016.html
>>>
>>> A very Rivendell-friendly event! Hope to see some of you there!
>>>
>>> -- 
>>> Cheers,
>>> David
>>>
>>> Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace
>>>
>>> "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>> -- 
>> Cheers,
>> David
>>
>> Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace
>>
>> "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal
>>
>>
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited!

2015-12-21 Thread cyclotourist 
For those of you that participated last year, I hope you've checked your
email! Pre-reg is open and ready to go for all three routes. English
century, metric century (~62 miles), and metric half century (~30 miles).

For newbies, you can register on the IEBA site here:
http://www.iebikingalliance.org/content.aspx?page_id=87_id=961736_id=483217
While not required, it is hoped that you will join the IEBA which will lead
to the discounted registration. It also bumps up our numbers, which is a
HUGE bonus for any sort of an advocacy group. Fees have gone up a small
bit, but while we make a little money on this, the idea is to have a great
time, get people on bikes, show them the riding in Redlands and the IE, and
yes, grow the IEBA rolls.

I'm hugely self-promoting this, but I really think it's one of the best
times you can have on two wheels. Don't worry about not having the "right"
bike... just run what you brung and have a good time. The 100 mile route is
going to be challenging. The 50km route will be pretty easy. The 100km
route is my favorite and will have the best we have to offer!

We need volunteers, particularly for the English century portion. If you
know of friends, family, businesses, or organizations that would like to
staff an aid station, please put them in contact with me. cyclot... @
gmail.com

And as you know, social media is what pushes things. Please feel free to
forward via the various books, grams, and chirps! Updates will be posted
regularly on the RSR blog .

On Sat, Nov 7, 2015 at 9:08 PM, cyclotourist  wrote:

>
> http://redlands-strada-rossa.blogspot.com/2015/11/were-putting-stake-in-it-march-19-2016.html
>
> A very Rivendell-friendly event! Hope to see some of you there!
>
> --
> Cheers,
> David
>
> Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace
>
> "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal
>
>
>
>


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[RBW] Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited!

2015-12-21 Thread Doug Peterson 
"Don't worry about not having the "right" bike... just run what you brung 
and have a good time."

And that's the truth.  My Atlantis did just fine.  I got passed by people 
on carbonic skinny tired racing bikes and people on serious looking MTBs.  
Anything works.  Whatever you're most comfortable riding.  Of course, the 
stop at Hangar 24 was at a welcome distance, and good timing since we had 
mis-placed the route a bit.  The apres' ride party is great fun too.

doug

On Monday, December 21, 2015 at 6:13:11 PM UTC-8, cyclotourist wrote:
>
> For those of you that participated last year, I hope you've checked your 
> email! Pre-reg is open and ready to go for all three routes. English 
> century, metric century (~62 miles), and metric half century (~30 miles).
>
> For newbies, you can register on the IEBA site here: 
> http://www.iebikingalliance.org/content.aspx?page_id=87_id=961736_id=483217
>  
> While not required, it is hoped that you will join the IEBA which will lead 
> to the discounted registration. It also bumps up our numbers, which is a 
> HUGE bonus for any sort of an advocacy group. Fees have gone up a small 
> bit, but while we make a little money on this, the idea is to have a great 
> time, get people on bikes, show them the riding in Redlands and the IE, and 
> yes, grow the IEBA rolls.
>
> I'm hugely self-promoting this, but I really think it's one of the best 
> times you can have on two wheels. Don't worry about not having the "right" 
> bike... just run what you brung and have a good time. The 100 mile route is 
> going to be challenging. The 50km route will be pretty easy. The 100km 
> route is my favorite and will have the best we have to offer!
>
> We need volunteers, particularly for the English century portion. If you 
> know of friends, family, businesses, or organizations that would like to 
> staff an aid station, please put them in contact with me. cyclot... @
> gmail.com
>
> And as you know, social media is what pushes things. Please feel free to 
> forward via the various books, grams, and chirps! Updates will be posted 
> regularly on the RSR blog .
>
> On Sat, Nov 7, 2015 at 9:08 PM, cyclotourist  > wrote:
>
>>
>> http://redlands-strada-rossa.blogspot.com/2015/11/were-putting-stake-in-it-march-19-2016.html
>>
>> A very Rivendell-friendly event! Hope to see some of you there!
>>
>> -- 
>> Cheers,
>> David
>>
>> Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace
>>
>> "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> -- 
> Cheers,
> David
>
> Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace
>
> "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal
>
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited!

2015-12-21 Thread cyclotourist 
For those of you that participated last year, I hope you've checked your
email! Pre-reg is open and ready to go for all three routes. English
century, metric century (~62 miles), and metric half century (~30 miles).

For newbies, you can register on the IEBA site here:
http://www.iebikingalliance.org/content.aspx?page_id=87_id=961736_id=483217
While not required, it is hoped that you will join the IEBA which will lead
to the discounted registration. It also bumps up our numbers, which is a
HUGE bonus for any sort of an advocacy group. Fees have gone up a small
bit, but while we make a little money on this, the idea is to have a great
time, get people on bikes, show them the riding in Redlands and the IE, and
yes, grow the IEBA rolls.

I'm hugely self-promoting this, but I really think it's one of the best
times you can have on two wheels. Don't worry about not having the "right"
bike... just run what you brung and have a good time. The 100 mile route is
going to be challenging. The 50km route will be pretty easy. The 100km
route is my favorite and will have the best we have to offer!

We need volunteers, particularly for the English century portion. If you
know of friends, family, businesses, or organizations that would like to
staff an aid station, please put them in contact with me. cyclo... @
gmail.com

And as you know, social media is what pushes things. Please feel free to
forward via the various books, grams, and chirps! Updates will be posted
regularly on the RSR blog .

On Sun, Nov 8, 2015 at 12:37 PM, cyclotourist 
wrote:

> I wanted to get the date out there as soon as I had it, and here's some
> more information on what exactly the RSR is. This is the best write up of
> last year's event:
>
> http://ridinggravel.forumchitchat.com/post/strada-rossa-around-redlands-calif-march-21-2015-7345407?pid=1286625981#post1286625981
>
> And some pics:
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/pedalpusher61/albums/72157651110302400
> 
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/albums/72157651165005667
>
> Also a great video that's in the link above, but deserves it's own:
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmlq_CD5FbU=youtu.be_channel=JamesWei
>
> The intention is to have a solid ride that's just tough enough, but not
> too tough for most people. Around 100km (62 miles), and doable on a MTB or
> a road bike, but best enjoyed on a cross bike. Last year we really put a
> great course together that avoided traffic, and was able to be altered by
> riders to shorten up on skip portions easily. Moderate levels of
> support/aide stations. And inexpensive.
>
> We want to get people on bikes (!) and promote the riding in and around
> Redlands. Open to any suggestions you may have!
>
> Will be able to find lodging for out of towners, just give me a holler and
> will see if we can dig up a sofa somewhere. Will hopefully be worth the
> drive!!!
>
> On Sat, Nov 7, 2015 at 9:08 PM, cyclotourist 
> wrote:
>
>>
>> http://redlands-strada-rossa.blogspot.com/2015/11/were-putting-stake-in-it-march-19-2016.html
>>
>> A very Rivendell-friendly event! Hope to see some of you there!
>>
>> --
>> Cheers,
>> David
>>
>> Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace
>>
>> "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> Cheers,
> David
>
> Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace
>
> "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal
>
>
>
>


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[RBW] Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited!

2015-11-20 Thread cyclotourist 
Good news for those of you that don't feel 100km is quite long enough!

RSR #3 will have a 100 mile option!!!

http://redlands-strada-rossa.blogspot.com/2015/11/100-is-magic-number.html



On Friday, November 13, 2015 at 5:24:57 PM UTC-8, cyclotourist wrote:
>
> Hopefully won't be your last chance for a ride out here!!! 
> Start investing in wool! 
>
> On Fri, Nov 13, 2015 at 3:37 PM, Begley, Ian 
>  wrote: 
> > I see a fat bike in my future and ski masks, heavy gloves etc. for my 
> brisk 
> > March seaside excursions. Miss you guys tomorrow lots of Honey doo’s. 
> Say 
> > hello to Gourmet Pizza for me. 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Ian 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > From: socalallround...@googlegroups.com 
> > [mailto:socalallround...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of 
> > cyclotour...@gmail.com 
> > Sent: Friday, November 13, 2015 3:32 PM 
> > To: RBW Owners Bunch 
> > Cc: socalallround...@googlegroups.com 
> > Subject: Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited! 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > He's going to have to leave the beach, that's no fair!!! The CT shore 
> > doesn't quite compare to Huntington, especially come March! 
> > 
> > We'll miss you... someone else will have to pick up the mantle for 
> furthest 
> > traveled! 
> > 
> > On Friday, November 13, 2015 at 3:15:15 PM UTC-8, Bikie#4646 wrote: 
> > 
> > I will miss this event this year David. :(  My excuse to come from the 
> east 
> > coast, my brother-in-law (and sister, of course!) has gotten a promotion 
> and 
> > moving to CT. I certainly have enjoyed the two Strada Rossas I've done! 
> > Meeting you and your family & Ian's riding buddies have been a plus, for 
> > sure. 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > The upside is that I can do some east coast rail trials with him. 
> > Unfortunately, our Amtrak is not as upscale bike-travel-wise as Calif. 
> is. 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Paul Germain, 
> > 
> > Midlothian, VA 
> > 
> > On Sunday, November 8, 2015 at 12:08:22 AM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com 
> wrote: 
> > 
> > 
> http://redlands-strada-rossa.blogspot.com/2015/11/were-putting-stake-in-it-march-19-2016.html
>  
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > A very Rivendell-friendly event! Hope to see some of you there! 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > -- 
> > 
> > Cheers, 
> > David 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace 
> > 
> > "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal 
> > 
> > 
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[RBW] Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited!

2015-11-13 Thread 'Bikie#4646' via RBW Owners Bunch 
I will miss this event this year David. :(  My excuse to come from the east 
coast, my brother-in-law (and sister, of course!) has gotten a promotion 
and moving to CT. I certainly have enjoyed the two Strada Rossas I've done! 
Meeting you and your family & Ian's riding buddies have been a plus, for 
sure.

The upside is that I can do some east coast rail trials with him. 
Unfortunately, our Amtrak is not as upscale bike-travel-wise as Calif. is.

Paul Germain,
Midlothian, VA

On Sunday, November 8, 2015 at 12:08:22 AM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>
> http://redlands-strada-rossa.blogspot.com/2015/11/were-putting-stake-in-it-march-19-2016.html
>
> A very Rivendell-friendly event! Hope to see some of you there!
>
> -- 
> Cheers,
> David
>
> Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace
>
> "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal
>
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited!

2015-11-13 Thread cyclotour...@gmail.com 
He's going to have to leave the beach, that's no fair!!! The CT shore 
doesn't quite compare to Huntington, especially come March!
We'll miss you... someone else will have to pick up the mantle for furthest 
traveled! 

On Friday, November 13, 2015 at 3:15:15 PM UTC-8, Bikie#4646 wrote:
>
> I will miss this event this year David. :(  My excuse to come from the 
> east coast, my brother-in-law (and sister, of course!) has gotten a 
> promotion and moving to CT. I certainly have enjoyed the two Strada Rossas 
> I've done! Meeting you and your family & Ian's riding buddies have been a 
> plus, for sure.
>
> The upside is that I can do some east coast rail trials with him. 
> Unfortunately, our Amtrak is not as upscale bike-travel-wise as Calif. is.
>
> Paul Germain,
> Midlothian, VA
>
> On Sunday, November 8, 2015 at 12:08:22 AM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>>
>>
>> http://redlands-strada-rossa.blogspot.com/2015/11/were-putting-stake-in-it-march-19-2016.html
>>
>> A very Rivendell-friendly event! Hope to see some of you there!
>>
>> -- 
>> Cheers,
>> David
>>
>> Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace
>>
>> "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal
>>
>>
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited!

2015-11-13 Thread cyclotourist 
Hopefully won't be your last chance for a ride out here!!!
Start investing in wool!

On Fri, Nov 13, 2015 at 3:37 PM, Begley, Ian
 wrote:
> I see a fat bike in my future and ski masks, heavy gloves etc. for my brisk
> March seaside excursions. Miss you guys tomorrow lots of Honey doo’s. Say
> hello to Gourmet Pizza for me.
>
>
>
> Ian
>
>
>
> From: socalallround...@googlegroups.com
> [mailto:socalallround...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of
> cyclotour...@gmail.com
> Sent: Friday, November 13, 2015 3:32 PM
> To: RBW Owners Bunch
> Cc: socalallround...@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited!
>
>
>
> He's going to have to leave the beach, that's no fair!!! The CT shore
> doesn't quite compare to Huntington, especially come March!
>
> We'll miss you... someone else will have to pick up the mantle for furthest
> traveled!
>
> On Friday, November 13, 2015 at 3:15:15 PM UTC-8, Bikie#4646 wrote:
>
> I will miss this event this year David. :(  My excuse to come from the east
> coast, my brother-in-law (and sister, of course!) has gotten a promotion and
> moving to CT. I certainly have enjoyed the two Strada Rossas I've done!
> Meeting you and your family & Ian's riding buddies have been a plus, for
> sure.
>
>
>
> The upside is that I can do some east coast rail trials with him.
> Unfortunately, our Amtrak is not as upscale bike-travel-wise as Calif. is.
>
>
>
> Paul Germain,
>
> Midlothian, VA
>
> On Sunday, November 8, 2015 at 12:08:22 AM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> http://redlands-strada-rossa.blogspot.com/2015/11/were-putting-stake-in-it-march-19-2016.html
>
>
>
> A very Rivendell-friendly event! Hope to see some of you there!
>
>
>
> --
>
> Cheers,
> David
>
>
>
> Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace
>
> "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal
>
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[RBW] Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited!

2015-11-08 Thread cyclotourist 
I wanted to get the date out there as soon as I had it, and here's some
more information on what exactly the RSR is. This is the best write up of
last year's event:
http://ridinggravel.forumchitchat.com/post/strada-rossa-around-redlands-calif-march-21-2015-7345407?pid=1286625981#post1286625981

And some pics:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/pedalpusher61/albums/72157651110302400


https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/albums/72157651165005667

Also a great video that's in the link above, but deserves it's own:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmlq_CD5FbU=youtu.be_channel=JamesWei

The intention is to have a solid ride that's just tough enough, but not too
tough for most people. Around 100km (62 miles), and doable on a MTB or a
road bike, but best enjoyed on a cross bike. Last year we really put a
great course together that avoided traffic, and was able to be altered by
riders to shorten up on skip portions easily. Moderate levels of
support/aide stations. And inexpensive.

We want to get people on bikes (!) and promote the riding in and around
Redlands. Open to any suggestions you may have!

Will be able to find lodging for out of towners, just give me a holler and
will see if we can dig up a sofa somewhere. Will hopefully be worth the
drive!!!

On Sat, Nov 7, 2015 at 9:08 PM, cyclotourist  wrote:

>
> http://redlands-strada-rossa.blogspot.com/2015/11/were-putting-stake-in-it-march-19-2016.html
>
> A very Rivendell-friendly event! Hope to see some of you there!
>
> --
> Cheers,
> David
>
> Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace
>
> "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal
>
>
>
>


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[RBW] Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited!

2015-11-08 Thread cyclotourist 
And I hope it can maintain it's allure to keep those cross-country
travelers excited about it!

There's talk of bumping it up to a full Imperial century this year... watch
out! The trick is to make it a shared course that everyone can enjoy. Will
be working diligently on that in the coming months!

On Sun, Nov 8, 2015 at 2:05 PM, Begley, Ian  wrote:

> David
>  It's always been worth the commute!!
> There is at least one that traverses the country to ride it.
>Ian
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Nov 8, 2015, at 12:37 PM, cyclotourist  wrote:
>
> I wanted to get the date out there as soon as I had it, and here's some
> more information on what exactly the RSR is. This is the best write up of
> last year's event:
>
> http://ridinggravel.forumchitchat.com/post/strada-rossa-around-redlands-calif-march-21-2015-7345407?pid=1286625981#post1286625981
>
> And some pics:
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/pedalpusher61/albums/72157651110302400
> 
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/albums/72157651165005667
>
> Also a great video that's in the link above, but deserves it's own:
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmlq_CD5FbU=youtu.be_channel=JamesWei
>
> The intention is to have a solid ride that's just tough enough, but not
> too tough for most people. Around 100km (62 miles), and doable on a MTB or
> a road bike, but best enjoyed on a cross bike. Last year we really put a
> great course together that avoided traffic, and was able to be altered by
> riders to shorten up on skip portions easily. Moderate levels of
> support/aide stations. And inexpensive.
>
> We want to get people on bikes (!) and promote the riding in and around
> Redlands. Open to any suggestions you may have!
>
> Will be able to find lodging for out of towners, just give me a holler and
> will see if we can dig up a sofa somewhere. Will hopefully be worth the
> drive!!!
>
> On Sat, Nov 7, 2015 at 9:08 PM, cyclotourist 
> wrote:
>
>>
>> http://redlands-strada-rossa.blogspot.com/2015/11/were-putting-stake-in-it-march-19-2016.html
>>
>> A very Rivendell-friendly event! Hope to see some of you there!
>>
>> --
>> Cheers,
>> David
>>
>> Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace
>>
>> "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> Cheers,
> David
>
> Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace
>
> "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal
>
>
>
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[RBW] Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited!

2015-11-08 Thread cyclotourist 
There's a good segment of dirt that's finally open after construction the
last couple years. Basically leads you right to the airport and Hangar. I
think they should be a corporate sponsor for this!!!

On Sun, Nov 8, 2015 at 5:22 PM, James Warren 
wrote:

> All that with a stop at Hangar 24. It's hard to mentally process the
> goodness magnitude.
>
> -Original Message-
> From: cyclotourist
> Sent: Nov 8, 2015 4:56 PM
> To: Doug Peterson
> Cc: "SoCal All Rounders (SCAR)" , RBW Owners Bunch
> Subject: Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited!
>
> Glad to know I'm not the only person that thinks so!!! I think this is a
> really unique ride. Taking a bit from randos, centuries, fun rides, fondos,
> singletrack. Mix it all together in sunny Southern California, and you have
> bicycle goodness!
>
> On Sun, Nov 8, 2015 at 3:18 PM, Doug Peterson  wrote:
>
>> Marked my calendar.  This is a must-do event.
>>
>> doug
>>
>>
>> On Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 9:08:19 PM UTC-8, cyclotourist wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> http://redlands-strada-rossa.blogspot.com/2015/11/were-putting-stake-in-it-march-19-2016.html
>>>
>>> A very Rivendell-friendly event! Hope to see some of you there!
>>>
>>>

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[RBW] Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited!

2015-11-08 Thread cyclotourist 
Glad to know I'm not the only person that thinks so!!! I think this is a
really unique ride. Taking a bit from randos, centuries, fun rides, fondos,
singletrack. Mix it all together in sunny Southern California, and you have
bicycle goodness!

On Sun, Nov 8, 2015 at 3:18 PM, Doug Peterson  wrote:

> Marked my calendar.  This is a must-do event.
>
> doug
>
>
> On Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 9:08:19 PM UTC-8, cyclotourist wrote:
>>
>>
>> http://redlands-strada-rossa.blogspot.com/2015/11/were-putting-stake-in-it-march-19-2016.html
>>
>> A very Rivendell-friendly event! Hope to see some of you there!
>>
>> --
>> Cheers,
>> David
>>
>> Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace
>>
>> "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal
>>
>>
>>
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[RBW] Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited!

2015-11-08 Thread James Warren 
All that with a stop at Hangar 24. It's hard to mentally process the goodness magnitude.-Original Message-
From: cyclotourist 
Sent: Nov 8, 2015 4:56 PM
To: Doug Peterson 
Cc: "SoCal All Rounders (SCAR)" , RBW Owners Bunch 
Subject: Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited!

Glad to know I'm not the only person that thinks so!!! I think this is a really unique ride. Taking a bit from randos, centuries, fun rides, fondos, singletrack. Mix it all together in sunny Southern California, and you have bicycle goodness!On Sun, Nov 8, 2015 at 3:18 PM, Doug Peterson  wrote:Marked my calendar.  This is a must-do event.  dougOn Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 9:08:19 PM UTC-8, cyclotourist wrote:http://redlands-strada-rossa.blogspot.com/2015/11/were-putting-stake-in-it-march-19-2016.htmlA very Rivendell-friendly event! Hope to see some of you there!-- Cheers,DavidMember, Supreme Council of Cyberspace"it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal





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[RBW] Re: Strada Rossa March 19th... you all are invited!

2015-11-08 Thread Doug Peterson 
Marked my calendar.  This is a must-do event.  

doug

On Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 9:08:19 PM UTC-8, cyclotourist wrote:
>
>
> http://redlands-strada-rossa.blogspot.com/2015/11/were-putting-stake-in-it-march-19-2016.html
>
> A very Rivendell-friendly event! Hope to see some of you there!
>
> -- 
> Cheers,
> David
>
> Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace
>
> "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal
>
>
>
>

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