[RBW] Re: Today's Ride
Larry, Thanks for the share and glad your enjoying your Riv and wooly warm. Stay warm. ~Hugh On Sunday, January 19, 2014 5:35:37 PM UTC-8, Larry Powers wrote: Today was 35 degrees and windy. I had an 11 mile loop on about 5 miles of dirt and 6 miles of paved on my Quickbeam with Schwalbe Marathon Winter 35mm tires. On a windy day I try to do the dirt with the wind to my back. Well I guessed wrong today. The dirt road follows the Connecticut River and it has the river on one side and open farm fields on the other. Add the muddy conditions and it made for a good resistance workout. Given the cold that gets here tomorrow this is probably my last ride for awhile. My blue wooly warm trainer kept me more then warm enough. Love the bike and the jersey. Two of the best products that Riv made and are no more. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Today's Ride
Nice mixed surface ride!! I'm glad you braved the cold. Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Today's Ride
Larry: Glad you were able to squeeze in a ride before real cold. 35F sounds pretty cold to me but it sounds like you've got the gear to stay comfortable. dougP On Sunday, January 19, 2014 5:35:37 PM UTC-8, Larry Powers wrote: Today was 35 degrees and windy. I had an 11 mile loop on about 5 miles of dirt and 6 miles of paved on my Quickbeam with Schwalbe Marathon Winter 35mm tires. On a windy day I try to do the dirt with the wind to my back. Well I guessed wrong today. The dirt road follows the Connecticut River and it has the river on one side and open farm fields on the other. Add the muddy conditions and it made for a good resistance workout. Given the cold that gets here tomorrow this is probably my last ride for awhile. My blue wooly warm trainer kept me more then warm enough. Love the bike and the jersey. Two of the best products that Riv made and are no more. Larry Powers Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live. - Mark Twain -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Today's Ride Photos
We just saw someone riding on a Richard Sachs.Beautiful bike btw. Looked cold -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/0w98KFZDylYJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Today's Ride
Love the train shots. My in-laws live in Barstow, CA. The train museum/graveyard is always high on my list when we visit. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/_UauxN8WYS4J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Today's Ride
I'll be going back next week to take the grandkids now. Only this time looks like we'll be paying to go walk around the entire exhibit. Looking forward to it. Kelly -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/MNGhYYDQNQEJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: today's ride (alt. title: fenders are good!)
Had been thinking about that. Unfortunately, the wife has a conference in Baltimore first week in Feb. If I tag along, there goes the flying vacation budget for the year. Plus, have to learn to tough it out and quit whining about less than ideal riding conditions. Feel like am turning into more of a wimp as I get older. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Nov 22, 11:42 am, doug peterson dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Eric: You gotta plan ahead; think about late January / early February, when the excitement of the holidays has worn off, the snow is just a nuisance, and it's a slog to Spring. I couldn't possible write that after the New Year without stirring up all sorts of trouble. My touring bud from St Paul and his wife spend January in Mexico, an excellent strategy IMHO. You don't have to go to that extent but a week bike tour somewhere that's not freezing after a couple of months of winter sounds theraputic to me. And list members always have built in riding partners when they travel. dougP On Nov 22, 3:29 am, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: Since this is the topic - in cooler weather, a wool long sleeve tee with either a short or no sleeve tee on top. Then either a windbreaker or heavy wool shirt on top. Depends on the weather. Have a couple of old Filson shirts that are good for that. And even better, an old Bemidji Woolen Mills shirt-jac that is almost overkill until the temps are in the low 20's. Legs - often MUSA pants with wool not so tights underneath. Sometimes a pair of knickers with tall wool ski socks. Have some Swobo knickers and they work. But have just about worn them out after two to three years. BTW, do have two Swobo jerseys, and one is way too short. Only works as a top layer now. Don't want to be mistaken for a plumber on the bike. And yeah David, a trip out there would be nice. Ain't happening anytime soon. Too many other irons in the fire right now. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Nov 22, 3:55 am, Bruce fullylug...@yahoo.com wrote: Similarly, on a ride which ranged from 53F - 71F over 100Km, a l/s light Ibex baselayer under a Joneswares s/s jersey. Joneswares shorts, thin wool socks. Not cold enough for wool gloves, but if it were, Ibex for cool, and JC Penny for cold. I wore a wind jacket for about the 1st hour, then no longer needed it. Packed one a couple of weeks ago when we climbed Mt Cheaha as well. Going uphill the effort was plenty to keep warm, but coming downhill in the cold with a sweaty kit on necessitated some wind protection. Swobo is very good too, especially some of the older stuff. From: cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Sun, November 21, 2010 11:56:04 PM Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: today's ride (alt. title: fenders are good!) That said, I wear Swobo wool jersies year round. They're perfect _for me_ in the heat of the summer and the chill of the fall and winter (hey, it was 56F today!). A SS jersey is fine for 3/4 of the year. I don't ride when it's pouring, only drizzling, and that is pretty rare in itself. Today's ride was a bit more than that, and I wasn't really planning on getting too wet. - Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text -- 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: today's ride (alt. title: fenders are good!)
Similarly, on a ride which ranged from 53F - 71F over 100Km, a l/s light Ibex baselayer under a Joneswares s/s jersey. Joneswares shorts, thin wool socks. Not cold enough for wool gloves, but if it were, Ibex for cool, and JC Penny for cold. I wore a wind jacket for about the 1st hour, then no longer needed it. Packed one a couple of weeks ago when we climbed Mt Cheaha as well. Going uphill the effort was plenty to keep warm, but coming downhill in the cold with a sweaty kit on necessitated some wind protection. Swobo is very good too, especially some of the older stuff. From: cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Sun, November 21, 2010 11:56:04 PM Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: today's ride (alt. title: fenders are good!) That said, I wear Swobo wool jersies year round. They're perfect _for me_ in the heat of the summer and the chill of the fall and winter (hey, it was 56F today!). A SS jersey is fine for 3/4 of the year. I don't ride when it's pouring, only drizzling, and that is pretty rare in itself. Today's ride was a bit more than that, and I wasn't really planning on getting too wet. -- 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: today's ride (alt. title: fenders are good!)
Since this is the topic - in cooler weather, a wool long sleeve tee with either a short or no sleeve tee on top. Then either a windbreaker or heavy wool shirt on top. Depends on the weather. Have a couple of old Filson shirts that are good for that. And even better, an old Bemidji Woolen Mills shirt-jac that is almost overkill until the temps are in the low 20's. Legs - often MUSA pants with wool not so tights underneath. Sometimes a pair of knickers with tall wool ski socks. Have some Swobo knickers and they work. But have just about worn them out after two to three years. BTW, do have two Swobo jerseys, and one is way too short. Only works as a top layer now. Don't want to be mistaken for a plumber on the bike. And yeah David, a trip out there would be nice. Ain't happening anytime soon. Too many other irons in the fire right now. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Nov 22, 3:55 am, Bruce fullylug...@yahoo.com wrote: Similarly, on a ride which ranged from 53F - 71F over 100Km, a l/s light Ibex baselayer under a Joneswares s/s jersey. Joneswares shorts, thin wool socks. Not cold enough for wool gloves, but if it were, Ibex for cool, and JC Penny for cold. I wore a wind jacket for about the 1st hour, then no longer needed it. Packed one a couple of weeks ago when we climbed Mt Cheaha as well. Going uphill the effort was plenty to keep warm, but coming downhill in the cold with a sweaty kit on necessitated some wind protection. Swobo is very good too, especially some of the older stuff. From: cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Sun, November 21, 2010 11:56:04 PM Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: today's ride (alt. title: fenders are good!) That said, I wear Swobo wool jersies year round. They're perfect _for me_ in the heat of the summer and the chill of the fall and winter (hey, it was 56F today!). A SS jersey is fine for 3/4 of the year. I don't ride when it's pouring, only drizzling, and that is pretty rare in itself. Today's ride was a bit more than that, and I wasn't really planning on getting too wet. -- 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: today's ride (alt. title: fenders are good!)
Eric: You gotta plan ahead; think about late January / early February, when the excitement of the holidays has worn off, the snow is just a nuisance, and it's a slog to Spring. I couldn't possible write that after the New Year without stirring up all sorts of trouble. My touring bud from St Paul and his wife spend January in Mexico, an excellent strategy IMHO. You don't have to go to that extent but a week bike tour somewhere that's not freezing after a couple of months of winter sounds theraputic to me. And list members always have built in riding partners when they travel. dougP On Nov 22, 3:29 am, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: Since this is the topic - in cooler weather, a wool long sleeve tee with either a short or no sleeve tee on top. Then either a windbreaker or heavy wool shirt on top. Depends on the weather. Have a couple of old Filson shirts that are good for that. And even better, an old Bemidji Woolen Mills shirt-jac that is almost overkill until the temps are in the low 20's. Legs - often MUSA pants with wool not so tights underneath. Sometimes a pair of knickers with tall wool ski socks. Have some Swobo knickers and they work. But have just about worn them out after two to three years. BTW, do have two Swobo jerseys, and one is way too short. Only works as a top layer now. Don't want to be mistaken for a plumber on the bike. And yeah David, a trip out there would be nice. Ain't happening anytime soon. Too many other irons in the fire right now. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Nov 22, 3:55 am, Bruce fullylug...@yahoo.com wrote: Similarly, on a ride which ranged from 53F - 71F over 100Km, a l/s light Ibex baselayer under a Joneswares s/s jersey. Joneswares shorts, thin wool socks. Not cold enough for wool gloves, but if it were, Ibex for cool, and JC Penny for cold. I wore a wind jacket for about the 1st hour, then no longer needed it. Packed one a couple of weeks ago when we climbed Mt Cheaha as well. Going uphill the effort was plenty to keep warm, but coming downhill in the cold with a sweaty kit on necessitated some wind protection. Swobo is very good too, especially some of the older stuff. From: cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Sun, November 21, 2010 11:56:04 PM Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: today's ride (alt. title: fenders are good!) That said, I wear Swobo wool jersies year round. They're perfect _for me_ in the heat of the summer and the chill of the fall and winter (hey, it was 56F today!). A SS jersey is fine for 3/4 of the year. I don't ride when it's pouring, only drizzling, and that is pretty rare in itself. Today's ride was a bit more than that, and I wasn't really planning on getting too wet. - 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: today's ride (alt. title: fenders are good!)
Kelly: Here's the Riv site link on the topic: http://www.rivbike.com/article/clothing/all_you_need_is_wool Lots of good stuff in that read about... area. Wool dosen't stink (a real plus when touring) and is the Schwalbe Marathon of fabrics. I have a medium weight LS wool jersety that must be 25 years old. It made it a good 20 before the moths got too aggressive. dougP On Nov 21, 4:02 pm, Kelly tkslee...@gmail.com wrote: David, if you get time write up something for us newbies on wool. What do you use and how do you use it. :) Kelly On Nov 21, 4:33 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: It started like this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/5196487396/ and ended like this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/5195888379/ With rain, sleet and hail in between. Two layers of wool did their job and kept me a happy cycler for the day! -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would probably benefit more from improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS- 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: today's ride (alt. title: fenders are good!)
Beautiful end of ride picture. It was dry all day here in the far north of LA County. Luckily it rained last night. But a fairly brisk 55F for my ride at 1100am. ~Mike~ On Nov 21, 2:33 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: It started like this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/5196487396/ and ended like this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/5195888379/ With rain, sleet and hail in between. Two layers of wool did their job and kept me a happy cycler for the day! -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would probably benefit more from improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS -- 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: today's ride (alt. title: fenders are good!)
Makes me jealous. Waited until after noon to go out. The roads were mostly ice free at that point. Two wool layers, but a covering of Marmot Wind Jacket. Kept the rain off that was persistent coming back from the grocery store. Temp stayed around 34 the whole time. Maybe a bit colder closer to home. Sort of wish had put on the rain pants. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Nov 21, 7:14 pm, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: Beautiful end of ride picture. It was dry all day here in the far north of LA County. Luckily it rained last night. But a fairly brisk 55F for my ride at 1100am. ~Mike~ On Nov 21, 2:33 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: It started like this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/5196487396/ and ended like this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/5195888379/ With rain, sleet and hail in between. Two layers of wool did their job and kept me a happy cycler for the day! -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would probably benefit more from improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS- 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: today's ride (alt. title: fenders are good!)
Isn't that a great way to end the ride! Freakish weather. Light hail at one point, which was actually better than rain. On Sun, Nov 21, 2010 at 5:14 PM, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.comwrote: Beautiful end of ride picture. It was dry all day here in the far north of LA County. Luckily it rained last night. But a fairly brisk 55F for my ride at 1100am. ~Mike~ On Nov 21, 2:33 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: It started like this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/5196487396/ and ended like this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/5195888379/ With rain, sleet and hail in between. Two layers of wool did their job and kept me a happy cycler for the day! -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would probably benefit more from improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS -- 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 *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would probably benefit more from improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS -- 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: today's ride (alt. title: fenders are good!)
'Bout time for another visit? On Sun, Nov 21, 2010 at 5:29 PM, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: Makes me jealous. Waited until after noon to go out. The roads were mostly ice free at that point. Two wool layers, but a covering of Marmot Wind Jacket. Kept the rain off that was persistent coming back from the grocery store. Temp stayed around 34 the whole time. Maybe a bit colder closer to home. Sort of wish had put on the rain pants. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Nov 21, 7:14 pm, Michael_S mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: Beautiful end of ride picture. It was dry all day here in the far north of LA County. Luckily it rained last night. But a fairly brisk 55F for my ride at 1100am. ~Mike~ On Nov 21, 2:33 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: It started like this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/5196487396/ and ended like this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/5195888379/ With rain, sleet and hail in between. Two layers of wool did their job and kept me a happy cycler for the day! -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would probably benefit more from improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS- 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 *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would probably benefit more from improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS -- 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: today's ride (alt. title: fenders are good!)
David, if you get time write up something for us newbies on wool. What do you use and how do you use it. :) Kelly On Nov 21, 4:33 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: It started like this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/5196487396/ and ended like this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/5195888379/ With rain, sleet and hail in between. Two layers of wool did their job and kept me a happy cycler for the day! -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would probably benefit more from improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS -- 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: today's ride (alt. title: fenders are good!)
If that is what the people want, than that is what they get! Keep in mind that I live in normally dry, hot and smoggy inland Southern California. I'm not used to precipitation. That's why today's ride was so cool for me. I know, I know, just another afternoon in Seattle... That said, I wear Swobo wool jersies year round. They're perfect _for me_ in the heat of the summer and the chill of the fall and winter (hey, it was 56F today!). A SS jersey is fine for 3/4 of the year. I don't ride when it's pouring, only drizzling, and that is pretty rare in itself. Today's ride was a bit more than that, and I wasn't really planning on getting too wet. Anywho, pretty simple, I have both the long sleeve and short sleeve wool T-shirts that Riv sells (sold?) as a base layer, Swobo long sleeve on top. I also have a really light Descente windbreaker that I put on for the downhills. Kucharick shorts and either Woolie Warm knee warmers or Kucharick leg warmers (today). REI short wool socks http://www.rei.com/product/712774and a Walz cap http://www.walzcaps.com/. Oh, and Swobo wool gloves. So long/short of it: wool, wool, and more woolhttp://www.flickr.com/search/?q=wool%20headw=64942209%40N00. My jersey was quite saturated wet, but the base layer was nice and dry. Feet and head were dry as well. If it was really pouring, I would have been less happy. So there ya' go, my $.02 worth of wool advice! On Sun, Nov 21, 2010 at 4:02 PM, Kelly tkslee...@gmail.com wrote: David, if you get time write up something for us newbies on wool. What do you use and how do you use it. :) Kelly On Nov 21, 4:33 pm, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.com wrote: It started like this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/5196487396/ and ended like this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/5195888379/ With rain, sleet and hail in between. Two layers of wool did their job and kept me a happy cycler for the day! -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would probably benefit more from improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS -- 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 *...in terms of recreational cycling there are many riders who would probably benefit more from improving their taste than from improving their performance.* - RTMS -- 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: Today's Ride: Looking Up
Eric: You're doing the same thing for the Sierra's that Esteban did for the beach. Now I know I wasted a perfectly good day doing other stuff. dougP On Aug 7, 5:09 pm, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote: It had been way too long since I'd been out to Mormon Emigrant Trail, so I packed up the Riv Road this morning and headed for the mountains. An hour later, I was at Jenkinson Lake, ready to start the climb, which is basically about 28 miles of almost uninterrupted uphill. Nothing super steep, but as you'll see by the photos it just keeps going, and going, and going. The payoff, of course, is the ride back from the top--imagine coasting at 30+ mph for an hour! FYI, this is the signature climb of the Tahoe Epic, a semi-regular Davis-to-Lake Tahoe-to-Davis ride that now looks like it will happen in early September. Anybody who's up for a little climbing can contact me offlist for more info. Photos:http://www.flickr.com/photos/35176...@n03/sets/72157624675175946/ --Eric campyonly...@me.comwww.campyonly.comwww.wheelsnorth.org -- 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: Today's ride (with special guest appearance by Cyclotourist!)
Looks like lots of fun. Can you comment more on the trail-a-bike attachment? Is that something custom made? Thanks in advance! --e On Jul 6, 3:12 pm, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: So finally I woke up to a nice sunny day here in Portland. Seems like it's taken forever for summer to start here. Cyclotourist (David E.) is up visiting friends with his son Jake and we were able to arrange a ride through Forest Park. Took off from my house in N. Portland across the St Johns Bridge, up Germantown Rd and over to Saltzman and into Forest Park where I met up with David, his son Jake, and his hosts Arlo and Bryn. We had a nice easy ride through Forest Park and even took in a bit of singletrack. I've been a member of this group for 3yrs now and it was nice to meet another group member face to face for a ride. Riv content: Arlo rode David's old Quickbeam with Jake as a stoker (Team Cheetah!), David rode his custom Rivendell All-Rounder, I rode my Hilsen and Bryn rode her full suspenson mtn bike but apparently owns a custom Rivendell road. Here's some photos. They're not very good as I took them with my phone but David also took photos which I'm sure he'll post to The Flickr. http://www.flickr.com/photos/41335...@n00/sets/72157624438255720/ --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: Today's ride (with special guest appearance by Cyclotourist!)
So awesome. I love these get-togethers. Esteban San Diego Still overcast with a thick marine layer all day long, Calif. On Jul 6, 6:31 pm, Eduardo Rosas ejro...@gmail.com wrote: Looks like lots of fun. Can you comment more on the trail-a-bike attachment? Is that something custom made? Thanks in advance! --e On Jul 6, 3:12 pm, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: So finally I woke up to a nice sunny day here in Portland. Seems like it's taken forever for summer to start here. Cyclotourist (David E.) is up visiting friends with his son Jake and we were able to arrange a ride through Forest Park. Took off from my house in N. Portland across the St Johns Bridge, up Germantown Rd and over to Saltzman and into Forest Park where I met up with David, his son Jake, and his hosts Arlo and Bryn. We had a nice easy ride through Forest Park and even took in a bit of singletrack. I've been a member of this group for 3yrs now and it was nice to meet another group member face to face for a ride. Riv content: Arlo rode David's old Quickbeam with Jake as a stoker (Team Cheetah!), David rode his custom Rivendell All-Rounder, I rode my Hilsen and Bryn rode her full suspenson mtn bike but apparently owns a custom Rivendell road. Here's some photos. They're not very good as I took them with my phone but David also took photos which I'm sure he'll post to The Flickr. http://www.flickr.com/photos/41335...@n00/sets/72157624438255720/ --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: Today's ride (with special guest appearance by Cyclotourist!)
Yeah, have to try to say hi to folks when I'm 1000 miles closer than usual. Might get to see Lynne if the planets align (she's maybe a mile or so away!) Possibly Philip, but he lives out in the boonies. They're just little visits, but real cool to see and meet a person that you've corresponded with over the years, and see their pics on flickr or blogs. For good or bad, many of us get to know strangers on the interwebs better or as least as well as our neighbors. It's nice to confirm that they're pretty cool in the real world as well! On Tue, Jul 6, 2010 at 10:24 PM, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote: So awesome. I love these get-togethers. Esteban San Diego Still overcast with a thick marine layer all day long, Calif. On Jul 6, 6:31 pm, Eduardo Rosas ejro...@gmail.com wrote: Looks like lots of fun. Can you comment more on the trail-a-bike attachment? Is that something custom made? Thanks in advance! --e On Jul 6, 3:12 pm, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: So finally I woke up to a nice sunny day here in Portland. Seems like it's taken forever for summer to start here. Cyclotourist (David E.) is up visiting friends with his son Jake and we were able to arrange a ride through Forest Park. Took off from my house in N. Portland across the St Johns Bridge, up Germantown Rd and over to Saltzman and into Forest Park where I met up with David, his son Jake, and his hosts Arlo and Bryn. We had a nice easy ride through Forest Park and even took in a bit of singletrack. I've been a member of this group for 3yrs now and it was nice to meet another group member face to face for a ride. Riv content: Arlo rode David's old Quickbeam with Jake as a stoker (Team Cheetah!), David rode his custom Rivendell All-Rounder, I rode my Hilsen and Bryn rode her full suspenson mtn bike but apparently owns a custom Rivendell road. Here's some photos. They're not very good as I took them with my phone but David also took photos which I'm sure he'll post to The Flickr. http://www.flickr.com/photos/41335...@n00/sets/72157624438255720/ --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 Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There is something wrong with a society that drives a car to workout in a gym. ~Bill Nye, scientist guy -- 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: today's ride
On Apr 24, 8:50 pm, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: After the 300k two weeks ago I had a problem with my Berthoud fender on my Hilsen and so took them off until I could find replacement hardware. I ended up mounting some Schwalbe Marathon 700x40 tires on the Hilsen since it was fender free and enjoyed some rambles in Forest Park and Powell Butte. I've really enjoyed riding the Hilsen with these huge tires, Do you know how wide those Marathons actually measure? Also, what tires do you normally ride, and can you compare the performance of the Marathons v. your regular tires? Grip King pedals and front and rear bags. It feels like the proper country bike it was meant to be. I figured for today I'd just do this big ride in a Riv inspired kit (MUSA knicers, LS wool undershirt, wool jersey) and pedal free (Grip Kings, Vans). No chaffing? It was a great ride. There were some showers and it was a little chilly out in George but it felt nice to be riding in something other than my lycranaut kit. So the wool kept you warm even during the showers? No windbreaker or rain jacket? Thanks. -- 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: today's ride
@Me: Thanks, enjoy the route. There's a few sections with traffic and no shoulder but I'm sure you'll manage, just be mindful. This was my first time riding this route on the weekend and there was way less traffic than on a weekday. @HR: I don't know what the true measurement of the tires is. I imagine less than 40, possibly around 37.5 but I don't know for sure. I mentioned in some other threads I've been using JBs and Panaracer T- Serves both of which are fine. These tires feel heavy but not as dead as I would imagine. They're definitely better for dirt excursions than the JBs or T-serves. I imagine before summer is over I'll try some Marathon Supremes in 700x40. As for clothing, no chaffing. Last summer I toured for 8 days in a similar kit (MUSA shorts rather than knickers). The longest I've ridden in this kind of kit was 120 miles last year. It's fine. I did have a rain jacket with me, a fairly nice Shower's Pass. I don't know. I'm pretty tired of all rain jackets. All of them flap excessively in the wind and after a while they all get kind steamy and uncomfortable. Wool keeps you warm even when it's wet... to a point. I can't remember what model SP jacket this is but I gotta say, I almost enjoy my REI budget model jacket better, it's just a lot bulkier. But you know, if I'm gonna be riding with luggage (Carradice bag) I might as well bring it instead of the SP. --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: today's ride
Man - I'm jealous of all you Portland area people. I grew up there and did mixed terrain type riding on an old Mtn bike, which limited the distance a little (but not the fun). Wish I could find a way to get back there. @HR - I am also running those Marathons - 700 X 40C (622-42). They measure 41 mm tall and 40 mm wide on synergy velocity rims. Dylan On Apr 25, 6:25 am, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: @Me: Thanks, enjoy the route. There's a few sections with traffic and no shoulder but I'm sure you'll manage, just be mindful. This was my first time riding this route on the weekend and there was way less traffic than on a weekday. @HR: I don't know what the true measurement of the tires is. I imagine less than 40, possibly around 37.5 but I don't know for sure. I mentioned in some other threads I've been using JBs and Panaracer T- Serves both of which are fine. These tires feel heavy but not as dead as I would imagine. They're definitely better for dirt excursions than the JBs or T-serves. I imagine before summer is over I'll try some Marathon Supremes in 700x40. As for clothing, no chaffing. Last summer I toured for 8 days in a similar kit (MUSA shorts rather than knickers). The longest I've ridden in this kind of kit was 120 miles last year. It's fine. I did have a rain jacket with me, a fairly nice Shower's Pass. I don't know. I'm pretty tired of all rain jackets. All of them flap excessively in the wind and after a while they all get kind steamy and uncomfortable. Wool keeps you warm even when it's wet... to a point. I can't remember what model SP jacket this is but I gotta say, I almost enjoy my REI budget model jacket better, it's just a lot bulkier. But you know, if I'm gonna be riding with luggage (Carradice bag) I might as well bring it instead of the SP. --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 athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: today's ride
Great looking ride... think I am going to borrow this route for tomorrow's roll. Thanks for sharing [great pics too!]. -Scott On Apr 24, 7:50 pm, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: With the 400k coming up next weekend I felt the need to get out for a longish ride today. I'm working tomorrow and Monday I'm having dental surgery and will be taking it easy Tue and Wed, then back to work. So yeah, today was really my only chance for an all day ride. Most importantly I got a hall pass from my wife to go for an all day ride although, truth be told, she rarely puts the kibosh on my riding. After the 300k two weeks ago I had a problem with my Berthoud fender on my Hilsen and so took them off until I could find replacement hardware. I ended up mounting some Schwalbe Marathon 700x40 tires on the Hilsen since it was fender free and enjoyed some rambles in Forest Park and Powell Butte. I've really enjoyed riding the Hilsen with these huge tires, Grip King pedals and front and rear bags. It feels like the proper country bike it was meant to be. I figured for today I'd just do this big ride in a Riv inspired kit (MUSA knicers, LS wool undershirt, wool jersey) and pedal free (Grip Kings, Vans). It was a great ride. There were some showers and it was a little chilly out in George but it felt nice to be riding in something other than my lycranaut kit. I'm not against cycling in bibs and using clipless pedals but sometimes it all seems a little more complicated than it needs to be. At one point I got off my bike to take a picture and it felt so good to not have to step gingerly for fear of turning my ankle in my cycling shoes which have a narrow sole. I'm hoping to do more longer rides in this kit over the summer. We'll see. As for the route... I took the Springwater Corridor out of Portland to Boring and then got on back roads for the ride to Eagle Fern Creek Park and the loop around George. I love that area. The roads quiet for the most part and rolling. The loop out to George is fantastic. I didn't get to see Mt Hood as it was heavily overcast in that direction but I'll do this loop on a clear day later this summer and am sure to get some epic views. On the way home I stopped in Sellwood for coffee and treat. I figure the total mileage from my house in N. Portland was probably around 70 or 75. I'm really looking forward to revisiting these roads this summer and doing some bike camping along the Clackamas River. Here are a few photos:http://www.flickr.com/photos/41335...@n00/sets/72157623925183594/ Today's ride was a variation of this route:http://www.rubbertotheroad.com/?p=54 --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 athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: Today's ride
It's what Mondays are for! :-) On Mon, Jun 22, 2009 at 8:37 PM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: A nice 200k ride with my friend Kellen. We rode from North Portland out to Ripplebrook Ranger Station. Basically a long out and back but 50 miles of it were on this beautiful stretch of road with minimal traffic and following the Clackamas River. I was tired at the end but no cramps or bonk. Seems like Mondays are turning into century ride days for me. It's not lost on my how fortunate I am to have the opportunity to get these miles in. http://www.flickr.com/photos/41335...@n00/sets/72157620190697713/ --mike -- Cheers, David Redlands, CA --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
