I think the Bubba Box is ready for expanded use and accessorizing...
may I offer a few ideas:
- Insulated insert (the Bubba Brew Box) for cold beverages
- Padded pet insert (the Bubba Beast Box) for your favorite critter
- Skins (the My Bubba Box line of colored and patterned overlays)
Quit your
CORROPLANTASTIC!!!
I think you may be on to something... Bravo!!
On May 30, 1:28 am, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
I bought a $1.99 ziploc pen holder thing that the kids use in their binders
to hold their, um, pens. I taped and velcro'd it to the roof of the bag as
my new map case.
Jim:
Good luck and have a great ride!!! I hope you have a huge turnout.
Please post photos.
Bobby
On May 29, 8:18 pm, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com
wrote:
I should add that I am riding Minneapolis to Red Wing on Friday and back on
Monday, if anyone wants to join. If you
Not all commutes are created equal... Thanks for reminding me,
Tom... :)
Bobby
On May 23, 11:10 am, Allingham II, Thomas J
thomas.alling...@skadden.com wrote:
Headed out early enough this morning that I could extend my normal commute
out the Northern Delaware Greenway to the PA state line, an
I have 2 sets of the 150mm bullmoose bars; green (on my Bombadil) and
silver (to go on my SimpleOne). I have long been a fan of the
original bullmoose bars from the mid-80s, but these Riv Nitto bars
(with their unique combo of longer reach and sweep) have really grown
on me and are clearly my
Damn that's funny.
On May 18, 4:49 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
This just in! Grant learned all he knows about bicycles from Angela Lansbury!!
Quote: 2) Grant Petersen learned everything he knows from Angela Lansbury.
--True
--False
Peter:
I regard my Bomba as a master of roads of all types and of moderate
offroad terrain... that's what I love about it. Everyone's definition
of mountain biking may be different. Based on my definition, I would
never take my Bomba on the same trails as I do my dedicated mountain
bike (which
I'm loving this debate. I have both canti and V-brakes.
I love the way the cantis look, and I'm marginally satisfied with
their performance (although I suspect I just haven't figured out the
optimal setup)
I love the way the V-brakes stop (and I have never had an issue with
setup; works great
Boffo banter, Bubba...
BTW dare we ignore all the variations-on-a-diagatube, including the
half-diagatube, full-diagatube, and the wild and crazy tentacular
diagatube??? I hope not
Bobby still diggin his straight TT Bomba Birmingham
On May 10, 4:41 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
Marty:
I ride Big Apples on my Bomba (700 x 50)... I love them. Never ridden
Supremes.
BB
On May 2, 8:29 am, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote:
Need a new set of tires for the Bombadil, and considering Big Apples or
Supremes. I noticed Riv has both in 700 x 50, and wondered if anyone here
has
Andy, I notice you've started a separate thread...
I do hope it's not because you feel unwelcome on the other thread
(hah!!!)
BTW, maybe we also need Retro Rally... ride your favorite classic
(older) bike.
Peace,
BB
On Apr 28, 10:53 am, Andrew Carpenter andycar...@gmail.com wrote:
I was
OK, Ablejack.. I think you're taking this political correctness
nonsense a bit too far.
This is a Rivendell Owners Bunch Forum... If we can't proclaim our
enthusiasm for Rivendell bikes on this forum, where can we???
No apologies.
And BTW I love everyone, even you.
Peace,
Bobby
On May 1, 8:14
Thanks, it's all good. As long as I continue to be involved, Riv
Rally will always be Riv Rally (I promise), and it will remain open TO
ALL who embrace the Riv philosophy, REGARDLESS of whether you own a
Riv or some other bike. In fact, at the next rally I plan to ride
either my '85 Stumpy, my
Andy:
Fortunately there IS help... We have a support group, called the RBW
Owners Forum... where those with similar addictions support each other
(or at least fuel these addictions with photos, stories, items for
sale, and always pointing out the latest and greatest stuff available
from RBW)...
Posted (thanks to John Philip)...
On Apr 25, 5:23 pm, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote:
Anyone find the photo of us arriving at Confluence the bike shop owner
took and said would be posted on Facebook?
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Tom:
I have to point out, nice bar height, and perfect tilt on that
saddle!! Riding it provided the real proof... it's extremely
comfortable.
And considering you were prepping 3 bikes for this ride, I'd say your
mechanical reliability index still remains high, despite your quick-
release
Norm, we really missed you at RRE!!!
I would love to go to the show, but I'm enrolled in an important safe
motorcycle riding course all weekend.
BB
On Apr 24, 5:52 pm, Norman norr...@gmail.com wrote:
The official program and schedule is out and Grant's appearance is
confirmed at 1 pm on
Andy, you are most valiant... Glad you made it before the snow.
Bobby
On Apr 24, 9:13 pm, ascpgh asc@gmail.com wrote:
Reinterations for all praise deserved for the whole event,
surroundings, collected riders bicycles, and particularly Bobby for
the rare January motivation to get the
I have a Nitto Mark's Rack and Tubus Tara combo setup on a 26 MTB-
tourer... the Nitto for a small bag, and the Tubus for panniers...
works nicely.
I also have a Jandd Extreme front rack for another 26 MTB-tourer,
which I also REALLY like.
That said, my first choice (if cost wasn't a factor)
Thanks, Andy.
Checked the forecast today, and it seems to be improving slightly from
the (dire) forecast of 2 days ago... By Wed we should have a pretty
good idea what we'll be facing, but it's good to know the riding
surface (most important) should handle any rain we might get.
Bobby
On Apr
, 9:03 pm, Montclair BobbyB montclairbob...@gmail.com
wrote:
Wow, we're a mere week away from Riv Rally East... I'm ready!!! (well
not really, but getting there)...
I've been checking the weather daily, and although we're still a week
away, there is rain in the forecast for next Sat/Sun
a lot brighter.
Also, a wool cycling cap under your helmet helps a lot on a rainy day.
On Sun, 2012-04-15 at 12:49 -0700, Montclair BobbyB wrote:
Gearing for the worst, hoping for a break...
I'm doing a daily rain dance... BRING IT, I say. (Hopefully wishing
for rain will have a reverse
Hmmm, methinks these must be extraordinary bikes if a guy named
BlindRobert rides them...
On Apr 14, 6:45 pm, Blindrobert roberto.cipri...@gmail.com wrote:
Hampsten custom rando bike, Bologna custom long john cargo bike,
France custom fixtonneur (fat tire fixie), Waterford custom track bike
Wow, we're a mere week away from Riv Rally East... I'm ready!!! (well
not really, but getting there)...
I've been checking the weather daily, and although we're still a week
away, there is rain in the forecast for next Sat/Sun (at least as of
today). Let's hope the rain will skip us, but better
Me, I prefer the Spanish pronunciation: Ro-AH-day-o
As in Buenas noches, senoritas... Si, este ES my Ro-AH-day-o
Smooth, eh?...
Paz,
RobertoB
On Apr 5, 10:47 pm, Way Rebb grayc...@mac.com wrote:
Nobody know this but the word is actually pronounced ROAD. Es and Os
are silent after Ds in
I sometimes find myself sitting there late at night with that SO frame
in my basket, and my finger on the mouse... sweating and fidgeting
nervously...
The ONLY thing that keeps me from pulling the trigger is my old
Japanese Nishiki Prestige, which I have set up as a SS... NOT having 2
kids in
I was very gung-ho on this idea, and set up 2 cockpits (bullmoose and
noodles) with DaVinci splitters and V-brakes that I could literally
swap in 5 minutes OK, big deal...
But ultimately what I had failed to consider was that I really
preferred the bullmoose bars on my Bombadil over the
Well hellooo Betty...
What a beauty!!! Perfect size too...
On Mar 27, 1:40 pm, Ray Shine r.sh...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
Not a Foy owner, but I do own a Gomez (same thing) that I really like for
commuting and errands. Great design. Yours looks really nice. Enjoy!
Ah yes... the eBay feeding frenzy... A phenomenon that puzzles both
sellers and behavioral psychologists alike...
I have effectively given stuff away on eBay that was worth 2-3 times
what it sold for, then there have been times I've gotten way more for
an item than it was worth, even though the
wanted
to ride the Great Allegheny Passage, and to be among a group of like-
minded enthusiasts and awesome bicycles will make this ride extra
special.
Peace,
Bobby
On Feb 8, 4:10 pm, Montclair BobbyB montclairbob...@gmail.com wrote:
Larry:
Here's the plan:
First in a nutshell: We ride from
The Fatty Rumpkins were my tire of choice on my 650B Kogswell P/R
LOVED those tires long gone with bike sigh.
On Mar 22, 7:35 pm, Aaron Thomas aaron.a.tho...@gmail.com wrote:
I don't know for sure, but I wouldn't be surprised if the discrepancy
between Lumpkin and Rumpkin was
I was expecting you to say Gee, I'll miss her... Great stuff, that
soap...
On Mar 17, 2:20 pm, Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com wrote:
I used pine tar soap for several years, until my new wife told me I had to
choose: her or the soap. That was an easy choice (the soap lost).
--Eric N
On
So this dude Young... is his Modulus a single or double TT?
My unscientific observation is that I've ridden my wife's Stumpy in
1985 and in 2012... I can't feel any difference in how the frame
flexes Still rides great.
Bobby Materials Science NOT my bag Birmingham
On Mar 15, 4:26 pm,
Hope you'll make it to the East Coast, Grant... Pls keep us posted.
BB
On Mar 9, 8:36 pm, grant grant...@gmail.com wrote:
Notes about book tour: The pub, not me, sets up the schedule, and I
just go along. It's not clear to who pays---my contract doesn't
address that, and I've been assuming
Thank you, Specialized... My diabolical plan is working
Phase 1 (create new demand): complete...
Phase 2: flood the market with used Brooks saddles, thereby causing
worldwide prices to plummet
Phase 3: Start buying up unwanted inventory... and convert every
barstool in my underground lair to
In my experience it's always a case of something being loose... mostly
due to loose rails... although in one case my tensioning bolt was the
culprit. In general, grease and proper tightening WILL solve the
problem; it comes down to ensuring you have the right amount of
BOTH... don't be stingy
Note the vintage Shimano Deore thumbshifters... NICE TOUCH, JIMMA!!!
On Feb 20, 3:55 pm, newenglandbike matthiasbe...@gmail.com wrote:
Yes that picture has been around for a while. But kinda cool to be
reminded of it... fenderlines be damned, that's a nice bike.
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I just installed a Jandd Extreme rack, which required a special
hack... a bracket mod to make it fit the mid-fork mounts and still
remain level. It's a beautiful rack, (similar to the Surly Nice
Rack)... I'll have to see how it performs, but so far I like the way
it sits on my bike ('86 Schwinn
Ditto...Even though I live in NJ I frequent Harris online. I was in
Boston on business a few years back, and made a point of driving out
to West Newton during a break to visit Harris, and to hopefully meet
Sheldon Brown. Unfortunately Sheldon was attending Interbike that
week (only months before
were you wanting?
I agree with you on 26s though. I have one bike with Pasela 26 x 1 1/2 on
and it rides great too.
BH
On Thu, Feb 16, 2012 at 12:55 PM, Montclair BobbyB
montclairbob...@gmail.com wrote:
I agree... and I abandoned my 650B projects after struggling with so
few rim
Joe, you got the dates correct, but Riv Rally East will begin in
Cumberland MD, riding the Great Allegheny Passage Trail to Confluence,
PA on Day 1, and continuing to Connellsville, PA on Day 2. I've
received commitments/deposits from roughly a dozen so far; hopefully
we can double that number!!!
Jonathan:
Come join us at Riv Rally East!!!
BB
On Feb 17, 9:51 am, Jonathan Poor jpoorra...@aol.com wrote:
I'm in Maplewood, NJ, with a '98 RivRoad.
I'm an all-steel, all-wool sort of rider, from way back... worked in
the Montclair Bikery in the 70s, and raced back then... My Riv is my
...proving that 90 is the new 40...
On Feb 17, 3:14 pm, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote:
An amateur road racer, Marchand competed in the Bordeaux-Paris race
at the age of 90 when he completed the 600 kms in 36 hours.
Impressive.
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THAT is one of the funniest vids... THANK YOU!!!
If Danny MacAskill were born in the 50s, this is how stunt riding
might have turned out...
Funny, but SO WRONG!!!
BB
On Feb 17, 11:03 am, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote:
I think a Betty Foy with some Nitto bars and Rich built wheels would
have
a good laugh from it.
Mixties are the new fixies!
On 2/17/12, Montclair BobbyB montclairbob...@gmail.com wrote:
THAT is one of the funniest vids... THANK YOU!!!
If Danny MacAskill were born in the 50s, this is how stunt riding
might have turned out...
Funny, but SO WRONG!!!
BB
I have a Nitto Platrack that fits over my Nitto Mini, to which I have
zip-tied a Wald basket, in which I carry any one of several bags of
choice... While I think this config definitely extends the capacity of
the basket option, one can still run a basket without the Platrack, as
long as the size
I rode the NYC Five Boro Tour on my Riv last year (great ride if you
haven't done it) and stood next to a guy in his mid/late 20s on the
Staten Island Ferry with an Atlantis; otherwise I'm sorry to say I
didn't notice another Riv the entire day. Although I'm all registered
and paid this year, and
I agree... and I abandoned my 650B projects after struggling with so
few rim and rubber choices... Even the lure of Grand Bois Hetres
hasn't unjaded my thinking...until 650B proves to become more
mainstream I will blissfully enjoy riding my 26ers and 29ers to my
hearts content.
BB
On Feb 15,
Joe K:
Why not consider joining several of your East Coast Riv comrades on
the second annual Riv Rally East (do a search for the thread on this
forum for details). It IS technically an off-road ride, but on a nice
smooth surface conducive to covering long distances...and it winds its
way through
I'm no engineer either, but that is totally tentacular, tripendicular,
and bombadilious...
NICE BIKE!!
BB
On Feb 11, 11:26 am, Aaron Young 1ce...@gmail.com wrote:
I am also not an engineer, but this is an interesting topic to me. If
anyone has a link to an article or paper describing the
To remove any doubt, just temporarily throw on a set of skinny go-fast
wheels (if you have em)... It's simply GOT to be the hubs or the
rubber (unless the brakes are dragging)... those are the only 2
factors that would create a noticeable difference.
Good luck
BB
On Feb 11, 12:25 pm, Peter
I would first make sure there's no bird caught in your derailleur
cage... :)
Seriously, are your gears indexed? If so, is the chain properly
seated (centered) on the cogs when you hear the chirping? Can you
micro-adjust the shifter/cable to see if this eliminates it? Also,
do any of your
I love new ideas for anything with wheels, but this contraption, while
I imagine would be fun to tool around on for about 10 minutes, as a
bonafide means of transportation would have me longing for a seat and
pedals, especially in a city environment or on any decent upslope.
During any given ride
No offense to all the wonderful young Amish people in Eastern Ohio...
Come to think of it, I sold my Fargo Land Beast to a gentleman in
Amish country (Southeast Ohio) who is a tractor dealer. I can only
imagine what all those kids on their kickbikes must think when the see
this beast pedallin' up
Received my green 150mm bullmoose bar today... Maas Powder Coating did
a fine job!!
On Feb 8, 9:56 pm, Geoff mocha...@hotmail.com wrote:
+1. I really like the Furthermore Bar, too. Good one, Andrew(BSWP)!
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94 Matthews Farm Road
Belle Mead, NJ 08502
Peace,
BB
On Feb 7, 11:58 am, Montclair BobbyB montclairbob...@gmail.com
wrote:
Thanks, Marc.
We're just about at capacity
I hope you will be able to join after all, Steve, but if not this
year, this rally, maybe next year or another Riv Rally. Let's hope
there will be plenty.
Fallingwater is not simply a house. It's an extraordinary place... a
place that I could spend every day enjoying, let alone a mere hour-
That red Atlantis is beyond beautiful...
Thank God it's not my size...
On Feb 8, 4:21 pm, Allingham II, Thomas J
thomas.alling...@skadden.com wrote:
Hot 'lantis!
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[mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of
Bill:
What a great trip!! Big points for the BART/Ferry Combo. Thanks for
sharing that... I've vowed to do a few S24Os this year...involving
multi-modes of transportation. I only wish my kids (who prefer to
travel by car) had an interest in joining me... I'm holding out hope
that once they have
Awesome stuff, Smitty!!! Thanks,
BB
On Feb 7, 3:44 am, Smitty-A-Go-Go 54ca...@gmail.com wrote:
Love the family style s24o! And excellent video.
Me and mine did a multi-family s72o last
yearhttp://smittyagogo.wordpress.com/2011/06/27/suiattle-kidspedition-2011/.
Looking forward to the kids
, and will cost approx $20 per
person. We'd love to do the Fallingwater side trip
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Farm Road
Belle Mead, NJ 08502
Peace,
BB
On Feb 7, 11:58 am, Montclair BobbyB montclairbob...@gmail.com
wrote:
Thanks, Marc.
We're just about at capacity at the Paddler's Lane, but there are
other BBs in town that hopefully will be suitable (see my previous
post with links).
Something else
Oh that's a deal... Someone is gonna be very lucky to score this
one...
On Feb 6, 12:06 am, Marty mgie...@mac.com wrote:
With matching red bullmoose to boot!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/56cm-Rivendell-Bombadil-Frameset-and-Bullmoos...
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That was my first thought... that it was your Bomba... But yours is
more orange than red, correct?
You often ride your Bomba? (I don't think I've heard mention of it
since the Seven Nation Army vid)...
On Feb 6, 2:31 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
I'd better go into the garage and make
, 2012 at 7:04 PM, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
Smooth, slick -- and shiny! Love the Cimarron and the siren, too.
On Thu, Feb 2, 2012 at 7:07 PM, Montclair BobbyB
montclairbob...@gmail.com wrote:
Patrick:
Hey, it's a Telly Savalas thing... What's not to love about smooth
We need a grass-roots movement to push for Hetres to be made in other
sizes... 26 and 700
On Feb 3, 9:26 am, Patrick in VT swing4...@gmail.com wrote:
On Feb 1, 5:34 pm, PATRICK MOORE bertin...@gmail.com wrote:
So, what's y'all's preference for combination on/off road riding? Fat
and
?
On Fri, Feb 3, 2012 at 8:40 AM, Montclair BobbyB
montclairbob...@gmail.com wrote:
Awesome setup, Brian. That's a keeper.
BB
On Feb 3, 12:50 am, Brian Hanson stone...@gmail.com wrote:
Patrick - totally agree on the Kojaks! I've run the 2 inchers on my
Miyata commuter for about a year now
There must be a governor on my Bombadil, cuz I get the same. Then
again, as you pointed out Esteban, maybe it begs to be ridden at the
right speed...
There ARE exceptions to this phenomenon, though... On big downhills
I've outpaced my friend on his Pinarello Dogma (my saddlebag weighs
more than
Me... Besides Slickersack-envy, I've got the po-boy version on my
Platrack... zip-tied Wald basket and a rugged, nicely used paramedic
jump bag that makes the perfect man-purse... It holds everything,
including my laptop and a whole buncha other stuff.
On Feb 3, 10:52 am, William
Patrick:
Hey, it's a Telly Savalas thing... What's not to love about smooth and
slick???
Just look at these... I get more compliments on these tires...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/16461051@N04/6269320757/in/set-72157627952503574/
Bobby We're all born bald, baby Birmingham
On Feb 2, 6:58 pm,
If you're a true Kojak fan, you need one of these to go with the
slicks...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsXaoppIfow
On Feb 2, 9:07 pm, Montclair BobbyB montclairbob...@gmail.com wrote:
Patrick:
Hey, it's a Telly Savalas thing... What's not to love about smooth and
slick???
Just look
Patrick:
Fat n soft... You can always pump em up and they roll like
fogettaboutit...
Favorites: Still love the 50mm Big Apples, 60mm Fat Franks or BAs,
and my new fave: 50mm Kojaks...
I also have discovered (this may sound crazy) the red Grand Tycoon 26
x 2.125 tires roll exceptionally well,
Ahhh... a second chance!! My Bomba-moose will now be sportin' a new
green set-o-horns...
On Feb 1, 4:05 pm, Peter Pesce petepe...@gmail.com wrote:
Haven't used the 'sack yet but put the Platrack to good use last weekend on
a run to the local bakery.
Needing to transport a cake box, I'm lucky
NOW you're talkin... Nice mod!!!
On Jan 31, 5:58 pm, David Yu Greenblatt
david.yu.greenbl...@gmail.com wrote:
Or cut, file, polish, dip, twine, and shellac!
David G, Madison WI
On Tue, Jan 31, 2012 at 4:53 PM, Rex Kerr rexk...@gmail.com wrote:
I like this idea! I like the mechanical
Jim:
Congratulations on the purchase of your second bike... what a bike!...
and may you enjoy IT for the NEXT 40 years!
Peace,
BB
On Jan 29, 8:03 pm, David T. davidtren...@hotmail.com wrote:
I was going to say nice bike but I think awe-inspiring would be
more accurate. I got my Rivendell
For my money I say it's none other than Steve Palincsar...
You be the judge:
Steve the live action figure: http://tinyurl.com/72durs9
Steve the animated action figure?: http://tinyurl.com/6qsr6ym
(Sorry Steve, I couldn't resist).
Peace,
Bobby
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Minh:
The GAP Trail web site has lots of great info... check it out -
http://www.atatrail.org/
The mileage chart on the site indicates it's a total of 62 miles on
Day 1 from Cumberland to Confluence, or 47 miles from Frostburg to
Confluence.
The elevation chart indicates from Cumberland to the
I can tell you've done this before, Bill...
On Jan 26, 7:11 pm, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
The real life action figure is the one with red tires
The animated action figure is the one with red rims
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Shuttle Update: Good news... Wilderness Voyageurs (WV) provided me
with what I consider a very reasonable rate for 2 vans (to shuttle
approx 25 passengers plus bikes and gear). They have a large rack on
top of one van, and a box trailer for the balance of the bikes and
gear. The price quote is
://www.atatrail.org/docs/connellsvillebrochure.pdf
Peace,
BB
On Jan 25, 6:57 pm, Montclair BobbyB montclairbob...@gmail.com
wrote:
Shuttle Update: Good news... Wilderness Voyageurs (WV) provided me
with what I consider a very reasonable rate for 2 vans (to shuttle
approx 25 passengers plus bikes
As one who vacillates between tubeless and tubed tires on my mountain
bike, I've come to several conclusions (my own, not necessarily
everyone's):
- Do your homework and first make sure others have been successful
running your specific non-UST tire before attempting it. I've had a
tire blow off
Andy:
Thanks, I contacted Wilderness Voyageurs, and they may be able to
accommodate us!!! I'll get confirmation from them later in the week.
Appreciate the referral.
Bobby
On Jan 21, 5:15 am, ascpgh asc@gmail.com wrote:
As plans for RRE12 firms up I can offer that the outfitters in
I'm waiting on several shuttle services to respond to my requests.
Only one has gotten back to me, and they require that we rent an
entire bus... Unless we have 40 people it may not be practical.
One option I'm considering will be to start in Cumberland, MD, booking
a hotel close to the
Steve:
That's the fallback option... The first choice would be for Amtrak to
get their sh** together and allow roll-on/roll-off for bikes (but I
won't hold my breath)
Second choice would be to get a shuttle service to transport people
and bikes between the finish and the start (which I'm working
Steve:
The success of this ride will depend on a solution for shuttling
riders (since it is a point-to-point ride). I've got inquiries out to
half a dozen shuttle services; between them we should be able to find
a solution. Depending on their capability, it may require shuttling
in advance or
We still have a few things to work out, including shuttle, lodging,
etc...
The goal of the ride is to appeal to a wide group by making it
interesting and challenging, but not necessarily difficult. The
scenery will be spectacular. No rider will be left behind.
According to the GAP website,
Kevin:
It's funny you mention this... Amtrak has been promising (and is so
far a year late in providing) roll-on/roll-off service on the Capitol
Limited train that serves the region. Despite numerous letters and
pressure on Amtrak, they're still supposedly working on it but will no
longer commit
Yes, they could virtually create a new niche in the cyclo-tourism
industry... Many of us live close enough to some type of mass-transit
hub, where imagine simply rolling on your bike and gear, and getting
plugged into the national train network. Think of how many people
might leave their cars
GREAT IDEA!!
On Jan 13, 6:29 pm, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com
wrote:
Just reading about the Riv Rally East in another thread. Jeez, that sounds
fun. I briefly contemplated a trip eastward, but then I thought, why not
just do it here? I know lots of great routes where the
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Subject: [RBW] Riv Rally East 2012
OK, it's a new year, and I'm starting to get excited about Riv Rally East
OK, it's a new year, and I'm starting to get excited about Riv Rally
East 2012. Here's the quick skinny on this year's plan (so far):
This year I'm planning the 2-day Rally to ride along the Great
Allegheny Passage, from Frostburg, MD to Connellsville, PA.
To get you psyched up, here are a few
(NOTICE the cameraman's cycling cap... wonder what he was
riding???)/i
- Keystone Viaduct - End of Summer bike ride, 2 young girlfriends... I
really liked this - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlHjL4FQ47A
Oh boy this is gonna be great...
Peace,
BobbyB
On Jan 12, 11:24 pm, Montclair BobbyB montclairbob
Oh how we all hate that...
I wish I knew a quick remedy... but the best way to attack this seems
to start with soapy water and lots of air...
When this has failed to fix the problem I have resorted to leaving the
soapiness on the tire, overinflating the tire and riding it around.
This has often
Wrist-Rocket, baby!!! THOSE were precision slingshots, and which
technically they were illegal in NJ (back in the 70s, don't know about
now), we had a way of...
aquiring them... They were awesome.
On Jan 7, 9:25 pm, Leslie leslie.bri...@gmail.com wrote:
On Saturday, January 7, 2012 6:34:01
But what Montclair may lack in pure vertical climb it more than makes
up for with its cool restaurants, music/theatre venues, celebrities
and Complete Streets / cool bike vibe... and Norm Rosenbloom... Let's
get together and ride... I've got a cool Montclair loop up through the
Caldwells, mostly
Great writeup, Rene. I've stood on the Marin headlands, but
apparently not high enough... THAT was some view from where you guys
were.
Your story reminds me of a similar experience I had with a blowout (on
my Kogswell P/R, following a mad descent with lots of braking)...
Fortunately for me the
Hmmm... I had to dig up my 2011 goals, and to my surprise I actually
hit a few:
- Hosting Riv Rally East, May 6-8 in Wellsboro PA - DONE
- Renaissancing his and hers Gazelle Sport Luxe bicycles, converting
from single speed coaster to 3 speed drum-brake. Hers DONE, His
ALMOST DONE
-
Nice post, Jan. My favorite part about the Hi-tech mumbo jumbo on a
particular frame was the last phrase... The decal comes off
easily... Sometimes you just gotta do what's right...
I am grateful for what Grant (and Jan) bring to the bicycling world...
a bit of grounding and sensibility... THANK
Hah!!! You probably left out:
Why are you smiling, Bill, when we're all hurting?... or
Is that Brooks saddle REALLY that comfortable?... and my favorite
Why were those ladies smiling at YOU?...
On Dec 30, 12:08 am, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote:
We had several different conversations
I know... :(
Do share once you've built it up...
On Dec 24, 11:30 pm, jimD rasterd...@comcast.net wrote:
Bobby,
Sorry I have dreams for it.
-JimD
On Dec 24, 2011, at 7:53 PM, Montclair BobbyB wrote:
Fortunately, Jim... The 61 cm Bleriot isn't too big for ME
Shame that your Bleriot
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