Re: [RBW] California bike route advice - Lompoc to Santa Barbara

The route you suggest bypasses Buellton, and therefore Andersen's, home of split pea soup. On Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 8:08:38 PM UTC-7 Matthew Williams wrote: > I too have been planning a ride along that route, and I found these plans > for a bike path/trail connecting Guadalupe to

Re: [RBW] Re: Great Blue Herons

This is a Great Blue Heron. https://www.instagram.com/p/CIBsq9bgWXH7BolozaUc3pKD8yzye_9XVzBmM00/ See them all the time up here in Seattle On Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 5:57:01 PM UTC-8 Patrick Moore wrote: > I know as much about birds as about cameras, so you may be right. I >

Re: [RBW] Bleriot by the Lake

mornings. > > But beautiful! > > On Wed, Dec 16, 2020 at 6:27 PM Andy Williams wrote: > >> Just a photo of my Bleriot by Lake Washington from awhile ago, when we >> had sun and a clear view of Mt. Rainier... > > > > --

Re: [RBW] Re: Leah’s Rivendell Raspberry Platypus

Most excellent, Matthew! On Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 5:12:01 PM UTC-8 Patrick Moore wrote: > Great photo! One of the year's best for this list! > > On Sat, Dec 5, 2020 at 11:19 AM Matthew Williams > wrote: > >> ... >> >> [image: IMG_9238_lores.jpg] >> >> -- > >

[RBW] FS - Two Continental Basketball Tires - 650B

I've got two 650-B Continental Basketball Tires for sale, $30 each. The tires have less than 200 miles on them. If interested or if you have questions, please contact me directly. Andy -- You

[RBW] Re: Best of 2016

Great work, Brian. Here's my 2016 recap http://awilliams53.blogspot.com/2017/01/2016-in-rear-view-mirror.html Andy On Sunday, January 1, 2017 at 5:40:53 PM UTC-8, stonehog wrote: > > It feels like the time of year to post your "best of 2016" - are ya with > me?? OK - I'll start it off

[RBW] Sorry for the tangent!

. Many will ask you "what kind of riding are you going > to do?" > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA > > On Monday, December 5, 2016 at 9:15:42 AM UTC-8, Andy Williams wrote: >> >> I currently ride a 53 cm Bleriot >> <https://www.flickr.com/ph

[RBW] Re: News around today's RBWHQ visit

I currently ride a 53 cm Bleriot , and am considering an Atlantis as the last bike I will ever buy, until the next one (N+1, you know.) But, I'm curious about the wheel size and the considerations for either 650B or

[RBW] Re: Conversations with Grandma

Be here now. You can be somewhere else later when that is now. Andy On Friday, April 29, 2016 at 3:21:44 PM UTC-7, Garth wrote: > > Yep . . . . I was thinking about Grandma . . . sitting on the porch . > . .and me out for a ride. No matter where I go . . . .still as ever she > is ever

[RBW] Re: Annoying unwanted commentary/advice while riding a Rivendell.

Ye. Andy On Monday, April 18, 2016 at 8:25:03 PM UTC-7, sameness wrote: > > My New Year's resolution back in '03 was to stop caring about what > assholes think. It's the only resolution I've ever kept. > > Jeff Hagedorn > Los Angeles, CA USA > -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Quickbeam in the Washington Post

MG is worth following on her blog and via Instagram . A On Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 3:45:58 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: > > Could almost guarantee that without looking! :-) > > On Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 3:22:50 PM UTC-7, A CT Cyclist

Re: [RBW] Re: Seattle riding weather

There are many reasons you would never want to live in a place like Seattle. Here are some of my reasons why . And, you might get wet! A On Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 6:56:11 AM UTC-8, dstein wrote: > > Thanks Shawn, that is what I'm looking for.

[RBW] Re: Let's see the best of your 2015

Here's my collection from last year. Lots of rides, lots of riders, lots of styles and places https://www.flickr.com/photos/awilliams53/albums/72157662901393999 Andy On Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 11:39:16 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote: > > Hi Group, > > I don't think I've seen a post on

[RBW] Re: Days are getting longer!

And, other signs of spring here in the Great Northwest.. https://www.flickr.com/photos/awilliams53/24290254016/ On Monday, January 11, 2016 at 3:42:40 AM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: > > Aye. On of the folds of Pikes Peak's skirts. > > With abandon, > Patrick > > On Monday, January 11,

[RBW] Kitsap Color Classic

40 miles and plenty of climbing today on the Kitsap Color Classic , including a trip through the Scandinavian enclave of Poulsbo, where the Blue Riot was introduced to the Tiny Viking

[RBW] Re: ~ ~ ~ Meandering ~ ~ ~

Meandoneuring!Not mean. Me-an! A On Thursday, August 13, 2015 at 12:14:50 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote: Meandoneering! With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, August 13, 2015 at 1:05:10 PM UTC-6, Garth wrote: My new-to me favorite riding style is simply meandering . There is

[RBW] Re: Seattle-to-Portland this weekend?

it was a fun day but I'm ready to get back to my normal rambles. A few pics here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/77502424@N00/sets/72157655744716946 Rob Markwardt On Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at 6:18:28 AM UTC-7, Andy Williams wrote: Successful STP! Ride report here http

[RBW] Re: Seattle-to-Portland this weekend?

Successful STP! Ride report here http://awilliams53.blogspot.com/2015/07/stp-2015.html. Andy -- 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

Re: [RBW] Seattle-to-Portland this weekend?

Good to know that there will be a couple of fellow travelers on the route. I'm well aware of the potential for carnage and cluster*!$$#@@# at the beginning of the route, as well as the examples of bad behavior and poor manners all the way to Portland. When I ride STP, I wonder why I do it.

[RBW] Seattle-to-Portland this weekend?

Any other list members riding the STP next weekend? Pictures prove I've done this before: https://www.flickr.com/photos/awilliams53/7583563786/ Andy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] A flat? Really?

After about three years, tons of miles and finally some cracks in them, I replaced with Schwalbe Marathons with Soma Xpress tires on the Bleriot, and was treated to a smoother ride. But, about 80 miles into a club ride http://ridewithgps.com/routes/8050062 yesterday, I noticed my front tire was

[RBW] Weather Report

Just so you know, if you remove the fenders for some summer riding up here in the Great NW, it will rain the next time you ride. Pictures prove it was damp https://www.flickr.com/photos/awilliams53/17405548833/in/dateposted-public/ And, pictures also prove there were no fenders and new

Re: [RBW] Re: f/s - Grip King pedals with spikes

As we say in my family, 'you don't have everything unless you have something to complain about!' Andy On Sunday, April 5, 2015 at 7:45:33 AM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: My wife was just complaining about how her feet were slipping off the MKS BMX pedals. Now she'll need to worry about

[RBW] Chilly Hilly 2015

Plenty of Rivendell sightings on Chilly Hilly yesterday, on a not so chilly day. Pictures prove that you could see the mountains, Puget Sound, and the sun, accompanied by 4400 others. https://www.flickr.com/photos/awilliams53/sets/72157650577642529/ Andy -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: 14 for '14

And, here's my collection https://www.flickr.com/photos/awilliams53/sets/72157650181351448/ Andy -- 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] End Of Year Ride in Seattle

37 miles around Seattle to finish up 2014 in cold, clear and dry weather, with some great views of Puget Sound, Elliot Bay, and Mount Rainier. Pictures prove the Blue Riot took me to various locations in fine style. https://www.flickr.com/photos/awilliams53/15970105760/

[RBW] Re: Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires at 25,000 miles

A couple of years ago, maybe more, I got a flat on my Schwalbes when I ran over an industrial-sized tack. When stopping and fixing it, I was amazed and actually sort of pleased that I remembered how to fix a flat, it having been such a long time! Andy On Thursday, December 18, 2014

[RBW] Re: Quick Photo Set for Kelso - San Francisco ride

Excellent! Do you have a map of the route you traveled that you would share? Andy On Saturday, October 18, 2014 9:59:36 PM UTC-7, Ty Graham wrote: Hi, Here's a quick photo set from my 925 mile trip ending this last week. On my Atlantis. I'm still working on a blog post, but this can

Re: [RBW] End of a Seattle institution

Bob Freeman and Bill Davidson are two fine gentlemen.When I was looking for a new bike, after pricing several different models, I visited EBB where Bob sold me a frame and outfitted my Blue Riot.Their shop will be missed. Davidson bikes are always a sight to behold. -- You received

[RBW] Re: Good ride in Seattle?

Here's a link to the Mercer Island route that you can adapt from your location on Capitol Hill. http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4393278 Or, you can extend that some by riding around the South End of Lake Washington. http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4659542 You can find more here...

[RBW] RSVP1

If you are riding RSVP1, you can have a 2nd breakfast at the Dutch Mothers' in Lynden before you cross the border into Canadia. In the past they have had a great buffet not to be missed. But most of Lynden is closed up tight on Sunday, so those on RSVP2 will have to fend for themselves.

[RBW] Re: 30daysofbiking

Beautiful, heartfelt, and so perfect.Thank you, Eunice. On Thursday, May 1, 2014 6:10:32 PM UTC-7, Eunice Chang wrote: I thought I'd share my experiences on 30 days of biking last month here: https://sleepyneko.exposure.co/30-days-of-biking Warning: it's kind of long and well, teary.

[RBW] Re: Blue Riot

For me, it's Blue Riot from here on out On Monday, March 17, 2014 6:20:59 PM UTC-7, Andy Williams wrote: So, I'm on the commute tonight, stopped at a light, and the woman in the car next to me rolls down her window, smiles and says, 'Nice bike! I've never seen a Blue Riot before

[RBW] Blue Riot

So, I'm on the commute tonight, stopped at a light, and the woman in the car next to me rolls down her window, smiles and says, 'Nice bike! I've never seen a Blue Riot before!' And, I respond, 'Thanks! It's a Bleriot!' And she asks, 'So, it's a French bike?' The light changed, and we're

[RBW] Re: Hawks Ride!

Saw lots and lots of Seahawk jerseys, 12th Man flagshttp://www.flickr.com/photos/awilliams53/12052471124/and excited fans on my ride yesterday, including this noteworthy display on a North Seattle lawn. http://www.flickr.com/photos/awilliams53/12041855043/ 34 grey and foggy

[RBW] Re: 90 minute ride in the carwash today...

Kudos to you for riding yesterday in the monsoon that was Seahawk Saturday madness! Andy On Saturday, January 11, 2014 4:06:13 PM UTC-8, rob markwardt wrote: ...at least it felt like I was in one. Lots of wind, rain, hail, thunder and lighting. Great fun on the Bleriot.

[RBW] Re: Loop Ride

The Shilshole/Golden Gardens destination is a favorite, particularly at this time of year. I extended my loop on a drier and sunnier day to include the Elliot Bay trail. http://www.flickr.com/photos/awilliams53/11575863974/ Andy On Sunday, December 29, 2013 1:30:21 AM UTC-8, stonehog

[RBW] Re: Seattle Mechanic Recommendation- Overhaul

Tim, FWIW, I recently had a good experience with Montlake Bike Shophttp://www.montlakebike.com. They paid good attention to detail and expressed appreciation for the opportunity to work on a Rivendell. Andy On Thursday, October 24, 2013 5:32:29 PM UTC-7, Tim Tetrault wrote: Hey Seattle

[RBW] Re: Talk about the rules

According to those who know, the first rule is, Break all the rules! Andy -- 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] Re: Recommendations for Saddle Bag--mostly for books

Swift Industries also has saddle bags (and other good stuff) that are worth checking out... http://builtbyswift.com Andy -- 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

[RBW] Summer Riding in Seattle

We've enjoyed an amazing stretch of weather in Seattle this month, and the riding has been superb. Over 110 miles in the past couple of days, and here are some of the photos to prove it. http://www.flickr.com/photos/awilliams53/sets/72157634825529508/ Andy -- You received this message

[RBW] Re: Seattle to Portland

Rob, A lot of riders passed my on the Puyallup hill, and lots of other places on the ride! And, yes, despite all the drawbacks, I'll do STP again, probably just to be a participant in a PNW ritual. Andy On Monday, July 15, 2013 9:54:37 PM UTC-7, rob markwardt wrote: One of the things I

[RBW] STP 2013

STP weekend, and a fine one it was. We were the beneficiaries of warm temps and tailwinds both days for about 204 miles. I rode with 10,000 of my closest friends, and heard relatively few discouraging words, despite an abundance of pace lines and spandex. Fellow Rivendell riders I observed

[RBW] Re: Seattle to Portland

Eric, If the STP is not worthy of a repeat but you are still interested in touring the Pacific NW (or the Lower Mainland!), consider Cascade's RSVP ride https://shop.cascade.org/content/events/rsvp. They limit the number of riders, the route is more of a challenge, you cross into the Great

[RBW] Re: Seattle to Portland is in 3 weeks.

Yep. I'm in. Andy http://awilliams53.blogspot.com/ On Sunday, June 23, 2013 8:15:11 PM UTC-7, Benedikt wrote: Seattle to Portland https://shop.cascade.org/content/events/stpis in 3 weeks. Anyone else going? Riding your Rivendell? - Brian Pickart

[RBW] Re: Flying Wheels

huge compliments on my bike and fantastic shock and awe when I tell them how much it weighs. (There's really nothing light about my bike.) - Brian On Sunday, June 9, 2013 6:24:54 PM UTC-7, Andy Williams wrote: I rode on my Bleriot! Saw a Rambouillet. And, lots of carbon, pacelines

[RBW] Re: Flying Wheels

I rode on my Bleriot! Saw a Rambouillet. And, lots of carbon, pacelines, lycra.but the scenery was beautiful and the weather good. And, as Manny says, pictures prove it happened. http://www.flickr.com/photos/awilliams53/sets/72157634035004741/ Andy On Sunday, June 9, 2013 6:03:55

[RBW] Re: Speaking of merit badges...Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen

Are these still available? How do I join? Acquire the badge? A must-have! Andy On Friday, May 15, 2009 4:08:31 PM UTC-7, jinxed wrote: Are you a member? So here is the story...turning the way-back machine to about 1996, some friends and I were sitting over coffee after a ride and

[RBW] Re: Chilly Hilly 2013

33 miles around Bainbridge Island on Sunday, and Chilly Hilly lived up to its name, with 42 degrees and a southwest wind that was b. As Manny says, pictures prove it happenedhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/awilliams53/sets/72157632847045107/. Included is the required Rivendell content.

[RBW] Chilly Hilly 2013

Any other riders signed up for Chilly Hilly this weekend? Andy -- 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.

[RBW] Re: 2013 Riding Plans anyone?

I plan to just ride my Bleriot often in 2013, with STPhttps://shop.cascade.org/content/events/stpand RSVP https://shop.cascade.org/content/events/rsvp already having been entered into the calendar. Other thoughts and plans are discussed

[RBW] New Year's Day Ride

A great day to ride around Seattle.30 miles around the Magnolia Bluff. Pictures prove it happened http://www.flickr.com/photos/awilliams53/8335915138/in/photostream/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this

[RBW] Re: A Typical Ride

Thanks, Jan. The North Lake Loop with several different variations has been a staple of mine for some time. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] Acorn Small Handlebar Bag F/S

I purchased a small Acorn Handlebar Bag (as well as the larger one), and have no need for it. Here's the link to their site: http://www.acornbags.com/smhdlbarbag.html It's never been used, and now it's for sale! Please contact me off list if interested. Thanks, Andy -- You received this

[RBW] STP 2012

With 10,000 bikes on the road, there are bound to be a few Rivendells in the mix with all the Treks, Specialized, etc. Saw another Bleriot, a Rambouillet, Hillborne and a his hers Atlantis set. As Manny says, pictures prove it happened

[RBW] Re: Long distance clothing choices

Say hello to me as I ride this on the STP, slowly, staying away from the pacelines and the other yahoos http://www.flickr.com/photos/awilliams53/2776566716/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the

[RBW] Re: Long distance clothing choices

Say hello as you pass me on the STP. I'll be riding slowly, probably wearing similar duds to these, and will be avoiding the pacelines and dodging the yahoos http://www.flickr.com/photos/awilliams53/2776566716/ Andy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] CTS #9

82 miles with the Cascade Bicycle Club on CTS #9, out to Sultan and back yesterday.New Schwalbe Marathons, removed the fenders, and Bleriot rode like a champ. As Manny says, pictures prove it happened. http://www.flickr.com/photos/awilliams53/sets/72157630028916568/ Andy -- You

[RBW] Re: CTS #9

or the Uber heavy thumb tack proof ones? On Jun 3, 9:25 am, Andy Williams awilliam...@gmail.com wrote: 82 miles with the Cascade Bicycle Club on CTS #9, out to Sultan and back yesterday.New Schwalbe Marathons, removed the fenders, and Bleriot rode like a champ. As Manny says, pictures

[RBW] Bike to work day

Friday was national bike to work day...or something like that. How did y'all do? Woke up Friday a.m. to drizzle, cold, puddles, etc, and was on the fence about riding, given distance, hills and the day's agenda. But, clicked on the news, saw more pictures of the Gulf Coast Oil Disaster, thought

[RBW] Bleriot rolls North!

Rode the Bleriot on the RSVP from Seattle to Vancouver BC over the weekend. The bike performed like a champ and earned many compliments for the rainbows on the Nifty Swifty tires. Complete report here http://awilliams53.blogspot.com/2009/08/rsvp-2009.html And, my photos here