[obc] F.Y.I.
Hi, Here's a reason to believe that 'cleanliness is next to Godliness'. Bill REUSED WATER BOTTLES CARRY DANGEROUS BACTERIA: RESEARCHERS Reused water bottles can lead to serious stomach infections if they're not washed properly say Alberta health authorities. FULL STORY: http://cbc.ca/stories/2002/10/10/Consumers/waterbottles_021010 - For list help, please send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (613) 230-1064 Website: [EMAIL PROTECTED]http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - ==^ This email was sent to: archive@jab.org EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aVxiDo.a2i8p1 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^
Re: [obc] Break up the Week Ride
Hi Greg, I asked Manny this very question a while ago, and was told they keep going right until the snow makes it impossible. They meet at the Gamelin [?spelling] parking lot, that's right at the entrance to the Gatineau Parkway where the rock crates are. There's now an information kiosk there with water fountain, to the right of the entrance. I'd like to go, but am hedging my bets because of a cold. Otherwise I'd be there. It's a great time, with some meeting at the Tim Hortons for a coffee afterwards. At that time in the day, there's little to no traffic, so you pretty much have the parkway to yourselves. It's a social ride, with everyone meeting at points along the way to allow others to catch up. Have a great time, Bill [Sniff, sniff ... cough, cough, ... wish I was going ... ] At 2:50 PM -0400 8/10/2002, Greg Franks wrote: I know this is on Wednesdays, but Is is still going, and if so when and where? ..greg - For list help, please send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (613) 230-1064 Website: [EMAIL PROTECTED]http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - - For list help, please send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (613) 230-1064 Website: [EMAIL PROTECTED]http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - ==^ This email was sent to: archive@jab.org EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aVxiDo.a2i8p1 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^
Re: [obc] How do I carry?
At 12:45 AM -0400 21/9/2002, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I carry a viola (case is about 33 x 8 x 6) on bicycle. I have done this in two different ways: 1. Take a backpack frame and remove the backpack (the straps are still attached to the frame). Then bungie-cord the instrument to the frame, put your arms through the straps and get on your bike. (This may be awkward impossible if your son is too small relative to his instrument). 2. Get large panniers which don't taper at the bottom. The ones which are ideal for my viola are called Pike Sport. I got mine many years ago at Rebec and Kroes (I'm fearing that the winter salt will have them finished off in a few more years). What makes them really great is that there is a zipper all the way down the side of the pannier (so it's easy to get the case in, and a small strap with those plastic fast-click buckles at the top of the zipper to really secure the instrument. About 60-70% of my viola is still out of the pack, but it's secure in there. If there was still concern about losing it, one could put a bungie cord shrough the handle of the case and around the seat post. If neither of these solutions work, somebody told me once of a man - I think in Westboro - who makes custom packs. I could probably track him down for you if you want to go this route. The friend who told me about him said that his price for work was quite reasonable. Celia, that's pretty interesting, what you've managed to carry on your bike. How are you with kitchen sinks? ... ;-) Actually, it just occurred to me, the custom pack builder could be the long-time standing, Westboro Shoe Rebuilder, here on Richmond Road. The shop's under different management now, but I understand the same service and innovation is still accessible. Another option it to check with Trail Head, and see if they can put you in touch with whoever repairs their tents used on their Black Feather trips. I seem to remember Peter Brebner being the person they used for tent repairs. Like the Westboro Shoe Rebuilder, I understood Peter Brebner to have the tools and skill to work with heavy fabrics such as those used in tents and packs. However, that was some 10 + years ago. Alternatively, check with outdoor stores and see what they've to offer. All the best with it. Bill Hope this helps, Celia [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Actually not I, but my son. How do we carry a tenor saxaphone by bicycle. The MTB has a rack, and there are panniers, but... The horn case sticks out 3/4. Any ideas, the bus service sucks when he has to practice. Brian - For list help, please send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (613) 230-1064 Website: [EMAIL PROTECTED]http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - - For list help, please send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (613) 230-1064 Website: [EMAIL PROTECTED]http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - - For list help, please send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (613) 230-1064 Website: [EMAIL PROTECTED]http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - ==^ This email was sent to: archive@jab.org EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aVxiDo.a2i8p1 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^
Re: [obc] Wheel Building Course?
At 7:22 PM -0400 18/9/2002, tim aubin wrote: Hi, I was hoping to take a wheel building course this winter. Does anyone know if there are any available? Tim Aubin, member Hi Tim et al, I too am interested in taking one of these courses. I've no idea where or who might be teaching one of these. So, if there's some list being put together, I'd love to have my name on it. Ironically or not, given the recent cycling accidents in the past day or so, I remember Bruce Timmermans used to teach these course some years ago. Be careful, be well, Bill - For list help, please send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (613) 230-1064 Website: [EMAIL PROTECTED]http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - ==^ This email was sent to: archive@jab.org EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aVxiDo.a2i8p1 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^
Re: [obc] GPS on a bike?
Hi, Can anyone please tell me if the Wednesday morning rides in the Gatineau are still going on, as in 'later' this morning? [Nothing like leaving this question to 'almost' the last possible minute ... ] Bill [who's fashionably late} Taylor - For list help, please send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (613) 230-1064 Website: [EMAIL PROTECTED]http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - ==^ This email was sent to: archive@jab.org EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aVxiDo.a2i8p1 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^
[obc] Wednesday morning rides in Gatineau Park?
Hi, Can anyone please tell me if the Wednesday morning rides in the Gatineau are still going on, as in 'later' this morning? [Nothing like leaving this question to 'almost' the last possible minute ... ] Bill [who's fashionably late} Taylor - For list help, please send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (613) 230-1064 Website: [EMAIL PROTECTED]http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - ==^ This email was sent to: archive@jab.org EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aVxiDo.a2i8p1 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^
Re: [obc] Bike Pump Recall
Hi Tim, and everyone, I've called Todson, and confirmed with them that the Joe Blow 'Comp' model of floor pump is the actual model being recalled - not the 'Pro' that's sold at MEC. - where I got mine. http://www.topeak.com/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/store/recall.htm?L+scstore+fvzm6089ff606c60+1029866896 This URL has pretty much all that's specified in Tim's original message. Bill ... long time, old member, yadday, yadda, ... sometimes dusty ... sometimes greasy ... from the chain. At 7:42 AM -0400 20/8/02, tim aubin wrote: Hi all, I know of at least a couple of you have a model of the pump that is being recalled. See info below. Tim Aubin, member. PRODUCT RECALL: About 3,000 Joe Blow floor pumps are being recalled after the report of an eye injury caused by a part popping off. The recalled pumps are numbered 23-200012 and 200101-200108. Todson, the distributor, is replacing the pumps with a different Joe Blow model or giving a refund. If you have one of the potentially dangerous pumps, return it to the retailer or call Todson at 800/213-4561, ext. 350. -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] You might be a bike weenie, if: You see a fit, tanned, lycra-clad young woman ride by, and the first thing you check out is her bicycle. O.B.C. Member No: 814 - For list help, please send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (613) 230-1064 Website: [EMAIL PROTECTED]http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - ==^ This email was sent to: archive@jab.org EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aVxiDo.a2i8p1 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^
[obc] IRC channels dedicated to cycling?
Hi, Does anyone now of any IRC [Internet Relay Chat] channels dedicated to cycling? If so, I'd appreciate knowing the necessary coordinates so that I might take a peak. Many thanks, Bill Taylor -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] You might be a bike weenie, if: You see a fit, tanned, lycra-clad young woman ride by, and the first thing you check out is her bicycle. O.B.C. Member No: 814 -- - For list help, please send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (613) 230-1064 Web/mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED]http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb/Newsletter - ==^ This email was sent to: archive@jab.org EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aVxiDo.a2i8p1 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^
[obc] RAAM - How's Mike Lau doing? ... This may indicate how!
Hi again one and all, This just in. More great news of Michael Lau's stamina! Bill Taylor The following is forwarded to you: Bill, Tell Ottawa the new Great One is Michael Lau. He is doing very well as Gus Moonen will soon find out. He is a very strong cyclist and has good coaching (John Hughes). He will meditate his way through Oklahoma (a very difficult part of the race) and gather courage, strength and power for the finish. Rookies rule Charlie -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- You might be a bike weenie, if: You put your bike in your vehicle, and the value of the total package increases by a factor of three. O.B.C. Member No: 814 - For list help, please send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (613) 230-1064 Web/mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED]http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb/Newsletter - ==^ This email was sent to: archive@jab.org EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aVxiDo.a2i8p1 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^
[obc] RAAM - Update on fellow club member Michael Lau!
Hello RAAM racing fans! Like many of you, I too have been following the progress of RAAM since it started this past Sunday. As mentioned previously by others on this mail-list, club member Michael Lau is one of 15 remaining competitors in the Men's Solo division of this mighty epic test of cycling ability. I have to confess that I'm very excited and thrilled to observe the results of this race as they unfold and are displayed on the web site - and primarily so because a fellow club member, Michael Lau, is one of the racers! I've just heard back from Steve Born, who has just returned from visiting the racers on the course, and thought I'd share with you his observations. So, without further delay, here are Steve's answers to my initial questions I asked him about Michael's success to date: snip I have ridden with Michael on various tours before and he's always impressed me with his strength. I have no doubt that he will finish the race and that his progress is going well at this time. I did see him on the course a couple times and cheered for him as he rode past. I did notice that he had a brace or bandage on one of his knees but I couldn't see any unusual changes from his normal, smooth pedal stroke. Michael always acknowledged my presence there, which made me believe he was quite awake and alert. The last time I saw him was en route to Ogden. Currently he is in a group (I use the term group somewhat loosely) of riders including Patten, Koning, Moonen, and Beal... he's in good company and holding his own. I think he, as all the riders will, enjoy getting out of all that climbing, it really takes a toll. Michael's tough... I predict he will finish. Personally, I think Kish will catch Fasching by the end of Arkansas, if not before. Fasching's pace at the start was off the charts but now, with the big climbs behind, he's in Kish country. I'm estimating that Kish is about 100 miles behind Fasching at this time, which is remarkable considering all the climbing in the first third of the race... Fasching trained in the Alps while Kish trained in Florida - big difference! snip Steve So there you have it! Michael's doing well, and certainly has earned the deepest regard and admiration from this OBC member! ... wow, and to think I actually thought of myself as a cyclist. ;-) A big round of 'Cheers!' for Michael from me, and hopefully you too. All together now! ... Bill Taylor - For list help, please send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (613) 230-1064 Web/mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED]http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb/Newsletter - ==^ This email was sent to: archive@jab.org EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aVxiDo.a2i8p1 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^
[obc] Mail pick-up at the club office?
Hi, Did anyone pick up the mail from the mail box outside the club office today or last evening, after about 8:30 pm? I'm trying to get a letter to a fellow club member, and dropped it off their for him. He's just returned, in an effort to retrieve it, and informs me the letter wasn't in the mail box ... ? If anyone did, could you please respond to this, letting me know - and where it is? It's probably easiest to do so off-list, and not clutter up the in-boxes of other subscribers. Many thanks, Bill Taylor - For list help, please send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (613) 230-1064 Web/mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED]http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb/Newsletter - ==^ This email was sent to: archive@jab.org EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aVxiDo.a2i8p1 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^
[obc] -= WANTED: A spot to call my own, on the RLCT =-
Desperately seeking ... If anyone has, or knows of any RLCT spots available for the classic route with single accommodation at Queens, I'd very much appreciate knowing so that I may be able to get one. Cheers, Bill Taylor -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sweat is the cologne of accomplishment - For list help, please send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (613) 230-1064 Web/mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED]http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb/Newsletter - ==^ This email was sent to: archive@jab.org EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aVxiDo.a2i8p1 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^
[obc] Iroquois Century - on Saturday May 25th?
Hi, Considering that the weather report for this weekend is calling for rain on Sunday, Saturday seems to be the best day to do the Iroquois Century ride. Is anyone interested in joining me for this ride on Saturday? I expect to be riding at a Touring 1 pace, if not at the Touring 2 pace. Of course, I'm prepared to go faster if I can draft off you, while having my bungie cord stretched from my head tube to your seat tube ... Cheers, Bill Taylor -- RIDE TO SURVIVE: http://www.ridetosurvive.org Ride To Survive can be contacted the following ways: By Mail: 358 Richmond Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K2A 0E8 By FAX: 1 (613) 798-7746 By Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - For list help, please send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (613) 230-1064 Web/mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED]http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb/Newsletter - ==^ This email was sent to: archive@jab.org EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aVxiDo.a2i8p1 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^
Re: [obc] RLCT Looking for a pack to lead
Hi Roger, So, how was your weekend down in Kingston? What was the rest of the ride like for you and Phil after Merrickville? True to plan, I made it on to Smith Falls, 20 kms, and Perth another 20 kms. You were certainly correct, the wind was a real 'delite'; not only going into it to get to Perth, but also a considerable ways back on the classic route from Perth to Ottawa. It wasn't until the route straightened out 10 kms before Blacks' Corners, that the wind was in my favour. By the time I got home, 7:45 pm, I'd completed 208.5 kms. I don't remember a previous ride where I ate so much. All in all, a great day, and thanks for the ride to Merrickville. Cheers, Bill Taylor At 1:30 PM -0400 21/5/02, Marleau, Roger wrote: Hi I'm a tour leader, formerly a SSOF wantabe, looking for a group of 12 to cycle in the RLCT. I would like to cycle with like-minded individuals. If you can meet the following: Maintain a touring 1 pace 23-26 km/h Have a bike that is in good working order Have cold wet riding gear Have at least 1000Km. under your seat Have taken the pack riding instruction And are willing to follow a tour leader's instructions. Your my kind of pack rider. You can join me and others interested at St-Marks 9:30 AM on May 26 for the Iroquois ride (133Km.). You won't have any problem finding me I'm the good looking tour leader If you have any question reach me at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] No whiners please. Roger Marleau Couriel / E-mail : [EMAIL PROTECTED] - For list help, please send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (613) 230-1064 Web/mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED]http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb/Newsletter - -- RIDE TO SURVIVE: http://www.ridetosurvive.org Ride To Survive can be contacted the following ways: By Mail: 358 Richmond Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K2A 0E8 By FAX: 1 (613) 798-7746 By Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - For list help, please send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (613) 230-1064 Web/mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED]http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb/Newsletter - ==^ This email was sent to: archive@jab.org EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aVxiDo.a2i8p1 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^
[obc] Thanks
Hi Sally, Many thanks for this info. After yesterday's windy Winchester ride, I'm not so sure I'd be able to keep up the speed demons of the Barrhaven Express. However, hopefully I'll be able to find a slightly slower group to ride with when exploring a ride with them next Saturday. Just a quick note of thanks to Tom Stratton, George, David, Barry, Jackie, Helene, and Pauline for a great ride yesterday. Really enjoyed your company, and Helene and Pauline if you're on this list, great seeing you again, even after a two year absence! Despite the wind and the cool temperatures, I really can't think of a better way to spend a day then on a bike. Of course, the Subway sandwich was a great force in making for such a terrific ride. Tom, sorry for fading on you once back at Billings. That coffee made for one of those odd experiences when it actually made me sleepy, instead of the usual pick-me-up. Next time, I'll remember to have a nibble along with one. Considering the weather and all, I thought there was a great turn-out at Billings. Cheers to all who braved the elements. Bill Taylor At 8:22 AM -0400 13/5/02, Datars Sally wrote: The Walter Baker Center in Barrhaven. The starting times vary, so check the Website. I don't have the address but you should be able to find it by searching Barrhaven Express. (Last week they left at 9:30). Sally -Original Message- From: Bill Taylor who's a [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Saturday, May 11, 2002 1:06 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [obc] Is this a first? Importance: High Quick question! I read here this evening that there's a Saturday ride heading out for 120 kms. Any idea of where it's starting at apparently 9 am? Bill At 1:57 AM -0400 11/5/02, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yup, we were quite the motley group of seven. This is the only time we have had all first placers since I began posting TT and WTT results (4 and 5 years ago, respectively). Hey, are you one of those math nerds, Leona? :-) Celia (long time member) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This must be a first--all seven riders in Thursday's Open Time Trial came first. All of them deserved to, too, in that cold, wind, and rain. (See http://www3.sympatico.ca/celia.mcinnis/tt/2002/index.html ) ...Leona (longtime club member) - For list help, please send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (613) 230-1064 Web/mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED]http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb/Newsletter - -- RIDE TO SURVIVE: http://www.ridetosurvive.org Ride To Survive can be contacted the following ways: By Mail: 358 Richmond Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K2A 0E8 By FAX: 1 (613) 798-7746 By Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - For list help, please send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (613) 230-1064 Web/mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED]http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb/Newsletter - -- RIDE TO SURVIVE: http://www.ridetosurvive.org Ride To Survive can be contacted the following ways: By Mail: 358 Richmond Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K2A 0E8 By FAX: 1 (613) 798-7746 By Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - For list help, please send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (613) 230-1064 Web/mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED]http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb/Newsletter - ==^ This email was sent to: archive@jab.org EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aVxiDo.a2i8p1 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^
Re: [obc] looking for riding partners to Kingston?
Hi Roger, My name's Bill Taylor, and seeing as the weather forecast for Friday looks pretty good, I'm game to join you for part of the ride to Kingston. I expect to turn back, and return to Ottawa once at Perth. In order to co-ordinate things, why not contact me off list at the above e-mail address, so as not to clutter up the in-boxes of others on this list. I live in Westboro, and hope to meet up with you en route, as opposed to going into Billings only to double back. I'm thinking positive, and foreseeing clear skies, pleasant temperatures, and a wonderful absence of head-winds! Cheers, Bill At 9:56 PM -0400 13/5/02, Rosmarie Gerber wrote: Hi I plan to cycle to Kingston from Billing Bridge on Friday May 17 Leaving at 8:00 AM. If anyone is interested in joining me or cycling part way please let me know Roger Marleau [EMAIL PROTECTED] - For list help, please send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (613) 230-1064 Web/mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED]http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb/Newsletter - -- RIDE TO SURVIVE: http://www.ridetosurvive.org Ride To Survive can be contacted the following ways: By Mail: 358 Richmond Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K2A 0E8 By FAX: 1 (613) 798-7746 By Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - For list help, please send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (613) 230-1064 Web/mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED]http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb/Newsletter - ==^ This email was sent to: archive@jab.org EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aVxiDo.a2i8p1 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^
Re: [obc] Where is Saturday's 120 Km ride departing?
Hi Brian, Sounds like a great group to ride with. The web site looks pretty sharp as well, with pictures of roads that for the most part, I can readily recognize. Will certainly consider doing one of their rides next weekend. What speed did you guys average for the ride to Merrickville? Thanks very much for the feedback, and like you, here's hoping the weather holds for tomorrow - my fingers are crossed! If all goes well, perhaps we'll meet up tomorrow. I'll be the one on a 'vintage' black Miyata, 914SE ... from back in the 'good ole days' when SIS was relatively 'new' ... and ya didn't need more then 6 speed block on the rear! ... hey, it may be old, but it still works pretty darn well, which is why I love this bike. : - ) Cheers, Bill Taylor dusty old OBC member At 3:58 PM -0400 11/5/02, Brian Young wrote: Bill, Just got back from the barrhaven express ride, this ride has been put together by a couple of Triatahlon guys, it is not a OBC ride but everyone is welcome. Check out their web site at: http://www.cyberus.ca/~dgrose/express10.htm. Good ride, we left from the Walter Baker Sports center in Barrhaven at 9:30, rode to Merickvile and back (120K). We had a couple of strong riders Paul Datars and Aaron Fillon pulling us most of the way. I think this ride had been getting aound 25 people but due to the runing events this weekend alot of regulars did not show up. About half the group turned aound at the 30K point to get in a total of 60K, the rest uf us continued on to Merickville and back for the full 120K. Good roads with not much traffic, I'll be doing it again. Hope the weather holds out I want to do OBC tomorow. Thanks, Brian -Original Message- From: Bill Taylor who's a [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Saturday, May 11, 2002 1:15 AM Subject: [obc] Where is Saturday's 120 Km ride departing? Quick question! I read here this evening that there's a Saturday ride heading out for 120 kms. Any idea of where it's starting at apparently 9 am? Bill -- RIDE TO SURVIVE: http://www.ridetosurvive.org Ride To Survive can be contacted the following ways: By Mail: 358 Richmond Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K2A 0E8 By FAX: 1 (613) 798-7746 By Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - For list help, please send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (613) 230-1064 Web/mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED]http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb/Newsletter - -- RIDE TO SURVIVE: http://www.ridetosurvive.org Ride To Survive can be contacted the following ways: By Mail: 358 Richmond Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K2A 0E8 By FAX: 1 (613) 798-7746 By Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - For list help, please send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (613) 230-1064 Web/mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED]http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb/Newsletter - ==^ This email was sent to: archive@jab.org EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aVxiDo.a2i8p1 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^
Re: [obc] Is this a first?
Quick question! I read here this evening that there's a Saturday ride heading out for 120 kms. Any idea of where it's starting at apparently 9 am? Bill At 1:57 AM -0400 11/5/02, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yup, we were quite the motley group of seven. This is the only time we have had all first placers since I began posting TT and WTT results (4 and 5 years ago, respectively). Hey, are you one of those math nerds, Leona? :-) Celia (long time member) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This must be a first--all seven riders in Thursday's Open Time Trial came first. All of them deserved to, too, in that cold, wind, and rain. (See http://www3.sympatico.ca/celia.mcinnis/tt/2002/index.html ) ...Leona (longtime club member) - For list help, please send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (613) 230-1064 Web/mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED]http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb/Newsletter - -- RIDE TO SURVIVE: http://www.ridetosurvive.org Ride To Survive can be contacted the following ways: By Mail: 358 Richmond Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K2A 0E8 By FAX: 1 (613) 798-7746 By Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - For list help, please send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (613) 230-1064 Web/mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED]http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb/Newsletter - ==^ This email was sent to: archive@jab.org EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aVxiDo.a2i8p1 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^
[obc] Reliability Ride Inspiration: Fasching sets 24 hour road recordwith 856
Hi, For everyone taking part in tomorrows' Reliability Ride, here's something you might find inspiring. Cheers to all, Bill Wolfgang Fasching has set a new 24 hour (non-drafting) record on the road with 856 km. The UMCA ( RTTC) record of Andy Wilkinson is 844 km set in 1997. This record remains unchanged since Fasching's record was not set according to UMCA rules. Right now it is not yet clear whether another recognizing organization was involved in this record attempt. Below is a translation of an article from the Austrian Kleine Zeitung newspaper found at http://www.kleine-zeitung.at Wolfgang Fasching suffered, however he surpassed the old 24-hour world record by twelve kilometers. Parktherme Bad Radkersburg, 2 May, 15.45 h Also those visitors of the Parktherme who do not know much about sport are feeling the tension in the air. The reason for this tension is Wolfgang Fasching's latest project. He wants to ride his bike in 24 hours further than any other human being before. The technical notion for this is: 24-hour world record attempt with the road bike. Still ten minutes up to the start. Professionally Wolfgang Fasching takes care for a last photo session: I will give my best and we will see what happens. If I'm not successful, I'm not going to be extremely disappointed. But it is undeniable: He is eager to take on this challenge and can hardly expect the start. To be not successful seems to be an option he does not consider seriously. Halbenrain, 2 May, 21.00 h. The sun is away, it becomes cool, about 100 fans are waiting in a tent next to the course for Wolfgang Fasching, who passes all 17 to 18 minutes. He seems to ride like a clockwork. Behind the scene however, there is a lot of activity going on in his support crew. Wolfgang started somewhat too fast, he had back pain and a first light crisis, explains Christian Fink. Fink and Marco Gottaris, both physicians at the University of Innsbruck, supervise the state of health of the ultra cyclist. And they help, if necessary. In this case with heat packings, which were put into Wolfgang's back pockets. Sleep is not an option in this night. Neither for Fasching, nor for his support crew. Halbenrain, 3 May, 1.00 h. It is chilly, pitch-dark and calm. The music band in the tent has already stopped to play and with the exception of the responsible persons nobody is around anymore. The hardest part of the challenge begins. The time until the sun comes up again seems like eternity. But Fasching is not alone. His wife and the support crew is around and above all his thoughts. And they say: keep on going. Halbenrain, 3 May, 13.00 h Fasching is still within his schedule, but he becomes slower. Franz Stocher, one of the best Austrian cyclists on the track and double bronze medal winner at the world championships and Arnold Eisel, professional cyclist from Styria, are riding behind him. They cheer him up, scream at him. Rude words are used. But it helps. Fasching gets out of his crisis. He struggles through. Parktherme, 3 May, 16.00 h. The tension is over, Wolfgang Fasching did it. In numbers: 856 kilometers in 24 hours. He surpassed the old world record by 12 kilometers. -- RIDE TO SURVIVE: http://www.ridetosurvive.org Ride To Survive can be contacted the following ways: By Mail: 358 Richmond Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K2A 0E8 By FAX: 1 (613) 798-7746 By Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - For list help, please send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (613) 230-1064 Web/mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED]http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb/Newsletter - ==^ This email was sent to: archive@jab.org EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aVxiDo.a2i8p1 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^
RE: [obc] German - Cycling Clubs / Organizations / Advisory Grou ps ?
Hi Les! Many, many thanks for this suggestion. As I'm still feeling my way around this undertaking, this is one idea I haven't considered, and don't even know if it ever would occur to me. For anyone interested, more details of Boomer's adventure can be found at the URL appearing at the bottom of this message. Cheers, Bill Taylor At 2:47 PM -0400 1/5/02, Les Humphreys (K) wrote: Check the UCI website - they would have record of all affiliated bodies - check www.uci.ch -Original Message- From: Bill Taylor who's a [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2002 5:55 PM To: OBC Mail List Subject: [obc] German - Cycling Clubs / Organizations / Advisory Groups ? Hello all, My name's Bill Taylor, and I along with my family, we've been OBC members going back to the early 80's [feeling old now, considering that's a good 20+ years!] I'm helping out with Paul 'Boomer' Throops' Ride To Survive. As a volunteer, and one who's life like so many has been touched by cancer, when I heard about Paul's round the world tour to raise for funds for cancer research, I knew I had to become involved. FYI: the web site can be found at: http://www.ridetosurvive.org They've asked me to find all bicycle clubs in Germany. So, while I'm going through the standard search engines, I thought I'd ask here if anyone knows of any specific clubs? According to Paul's itinerary, he'll be going through Berlin, Whittenberg, Hamberg and Bremen. I'm contacting as many cycling clubs and organizations along Paul's planned route in an effort to bring greater pubic exposure to his undertaking. I'm still very new at all this, but my understanding is that through increased public awareness, those who Paul encounters along his journey will be inclined to make a financial donation to their local cancer research center. Alternatively, if you know of other sites on the web, or sources on the Internet in general, where I can locate such listings, I'd be very grateful if you could please pass them along to me. Just as there's a provincial and federal organizations / bodies for cycling in Canada, does anyone know of similar counterparts in Germany? Many thanks, Bill Taylor - For list help, please send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (613) 230-1064 Web/mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED]http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb/Newsletter - - For list help, please send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (613) 230-1064 Web/mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED]http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb/Newsletter - -- RIDE TO SURVIVE: http://www.ridetosurvive.org Ride To Survive can be contacted the following ways: By Mail: 358 Richmond Rd Ottawa, Ontario Canada K2A 0E8 By FAX: 613-798-7746 By Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - For list help, please send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (613) 230-1064 Web/mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED]http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb/Newsletter - ==^ This email was sent to: archive@jab.org EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aVxiDo.a2i8p1 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^
[obc] German - Cycling Clubs / Organizations / Advisory Groups ?
Hello all, My name's Bill Taylor, and I along with my family, we've been OBC members going back to the early 80's [feeling old now, considering that's a good 20+ years!] I'm helping out with Paul 'Boomer' Throops' Ride To Survive. As a volunteer, and one who's life like so many has been touched by cancer, when I heard about Paul's round the world tour to raise for funds for cancer research, I knew I had to become involved. FYI: the web site can be found at: http://www.ridetosurvive.org They've asked me to find all bicycle clubs in Germany. So, while I'm going through the standard search engines, I thought I'd ask here if anyone knows of any specific clubs? According to Paul's itinerary, he'll be going through Berlin, Whittenberg, Hamberg and Bremen. I'm contacting as many cycling clubs and organizations along Paul's planned route in an effort to bring greater pubic exposure to his undertaking. I'm still very new at all this, but my understanding is that through increased public awareness, those who Paul encounters along his journey will be inclined to make a financial donation to their local cancer research center. Alternatively, if you know of other sites on the web, or sources on the Internet in general, where I can locate such listings, I'd be very grateful if you could please pass them along to me. Just as there's a provincial and federal organizations / bodies for cycling in Canada, does anyone know of similar counterparts in Germany? Many thanks, Bill Taylor - For list help, please send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (613) 230-1064 Web/mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED]http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb/Newsletter - ==^ This email was sent to: archive@jab.org EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aVxiDo.a2i8p1 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^
RE: [obc] Aching neck
Sally, too true! Though either way, it's far better than having THREE Rauls on the handlebar; which would make handling the bike very tricky ... the added weight ... LOL! At 7:40 AM -0500 4/4/02, Datars Sally wrote: Two ROLLS of tape seem to play an important ROLE in alleviating neck pain. :-) Sally -Original Message- From: Bill Taylor who's a [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2002 8:15 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [obc] Aching neck Hello all, I too remember getting an aching neck, but found that once the bike was properly set for me, my neck was far better if not pain free. Seems to me that it's certainly an issue of reach to the handlebar, and, the need to limit your elbows being locked out. Remember, you need some flex and articulation in your elbows to retain a relaxed riding posture, thereby absorbing road shock transmitted through the front wheel and fork. Once I can get my elbows more relaxed, I find my shoulders drop to a more relaxed position; with the added benefit of more even and relaxed breathing. [and yes, I like this word 'relaxed'] The other thing I've found really helps to stay off an aching neck is to put on additional roles of cork handlebar tape. I know it can be relatively expensive, but the Profile brand tape is great, because it's thick. With two or three roles on the bar, and a good pair of cycling gloves with gel padding, I've found neck pain to be a thing of the past. In order to retain a uniform feeling on the bar, I found strips of cork tape placed longitudinally along the main riding points of the bar [the outer side of the first bend in the bar when viewed from the stem out] under the outer most role, to work wonderfully.In other words, place even old strips of cork tape that would otherwise be headed for the garbage, longitudinally on top of your present cork tape that aligns with your favoured riding points along the bar, and on top of this tape, place your outer most role of additional cork tape. Using this method, I think I've actually been able to get on a good four roles of tape; over the years. ;-) Works for me, and like the tape on the bar; I'm sticking to it! Bill -- Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (613) 230-1064 Web/mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED]http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb/Newsletter -- Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (613) 230-1064 Web/mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED]http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb/Newsletter -- Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (613) 230-1064 Web/mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED]http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb/Newsletter ==^ This email was sent to: archive@jab.org EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aVxiDo.a2i8p1 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^
[obc] Aching neck
Hello all, I too remember getting an aching neck, but found that once the bike was properly set for me, my neck was far better if not pain free. Seems to me that it's certainly an issue of reach to the handlebar, and, the need to limit your elbows being locked out. Remember, you need some flex and articulation in your elbows to retain a relaxed riding posture, thereby absorbing road shock transmitted through the front wheel and fork. Once I can get my elbows more relaxed, I find my shoulders drop to a more relaxed position; with the added benefit of more even and relaxed breathing. [and yes, I like this word 'relaxed'] The other thing I've found really helps to stay off an aching neck is to put on additional roles of cork handlebar tape. I know it can be relatively expensive, but the Profile brand tape is great, because it's thick. With two or three roles on the bar, and a good pair of cycling gloves with gel padding, I've found neck pain to be a thing of the past. In order to retain a uniform feeling on the bar, I found strips of cork tape placed longitudinally along the main riding points of the bar [the outer side of the first bend in the bar when viewed from the stem out] under the outer most role, to work wonderfully.In other words, place even old strips of cork tape that would otherwise be headed for the garbage, longitudinally on top of your present cork tape that aligns with your favoured riding points along the bar, and on top of this tape, place your outer most role of additional cork tape. Using this method, I think I've actually been able to get on a good four roles of tape; over the years. ;-) Works for me, and like the tape on the bar; I'm sticking to it! Bill -- Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (613) 230-1064 Web/mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED]http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb/Newsletter ==^ This email was sent to: archive@jab.org EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aVxiDo.a2i8p1 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^
