Re: [RBW] Re: C in October

Tony: Hugh's got a lot friends. A visitor from afar is a good reason to gather together. dougP On Thursday, October 15, 2015 at 3:35:43 PM UTC-7, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > > Thanks Hugh! > > Whenever you make your trip we'll roll out the welcome wagon for you and > do some riding! This

Re: [RBW] Re: C in October

I haven't purposely taken a slightly extended period of time to give thanks and comment on Chris' visit and great ride on the C, life jut managed to pick up at it's occasional breakneck pace as soon as I returned to reality. Some other folks who joined in part of the ride on day one, or the first

Re: [RBW] Re: C in October

Hugh, thanks for the kind words. I've got the first three days of photos now up on Flickr, and day four will be uploaded soon. Jeff, your comments resonate. As a classic introvert who needs more solo time than most, I actually get more solo than I need out here in north central Texas. So

Re: [RBW] Re: C in October

Thanks Hugh! Whenever you make your trip we'll roll out the welcome wagon for you and do some riding! This virtual community is pretty awesome, and the face to face connections whether its sharing rides, sharing coffee or 'doing some business' only reinforces it. Chris's visit and my one day

Re: [RBW] Re: C in October

Chris, Looks like a wonderful time had by all. Loved your images and above all you brought the laid back Texas Leisure Consultant vibe out east. Always a challenge to jump back into one's everyday routine after the high of a successful trip/tour. There is comfort of course in those familiar

Re: [RBW] Re: C in October

Tony, Really enjoyed your blog post about the experience and ride. As always the images were great. Just a funny side note. When I first discovered Rivendell for some reason I thought they were East Coast based, of course I quickly realized they were in Walnut Creek, but seeing you all riding out

Re: [RBW] Re: C in October

Great report, Tony. It really was the perfect ride -- weather, trail, history, and most especially the company. Thanks to all who joined in and especially Chris for putting it all together! On Oct 12, 2015, at 10:37 PM, Tony DeFilippo > wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: C in October

I'm back in Texas and trying to adjust back to real life. But I'm still inspired by the warm hospitality to do more of this. What a treat to meet you all! You are even more interesting than your internet celebrity personas! More photos and blog content coming, but here are my Day 1 photos...

Re: [RBW] Re: C in October

On 10/13/2015 07:54 AM, Pondero wrote: I'm back in Texas and trying to adjust back to real life. But I'm still inspired by the warm hospitality to do more of this. What a treat to meet you all! You are even more interesting than your internet celebrity personas! More photos and blog

Re: [RBW] Re: C in October

Steve, I had to look up Dickerson on a map, and noticed it is near the Monocacy Aqueduct. We spent our first night in a H/B site just north of the Aqueduct... https://www.flickr.com/photos/28889177@N06/22109963272/in/dateposted-public/ I'm not sure if that is the area you are asking

Re: [RBW] Re: C in October

Hi Steve, Ed and I rode the trail back from Harper's Ferry, West Virginia, to D.C. on Sunday, and there were a few soft spots, but nothing unmanageable. The only issue is that the ground has begun to saturate in a few places so any additional rain we receive takes more time to drain. Again,

RE: [RBW] Re: C in October

-Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Steve Palincsar Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2015 9:10 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: C in October On 10/13/2015 07:54 AM, Pondero wrote: >

Re: [RBW] Re: C in October

I do like your photos! On 10/13/2015 04:03 PM, Mary Gersemalina wrote: Hi Steve, Ed and I rode the trail back from Harper's Ferry, West Virginia, to D.C. on Sunday, and there were a few soft spots, but nothing unmanageable. The only issue is that the ground has begun to saturate in a few

Re: [RBW] Re: C in October

it drained. Tom -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Steve Palincsar Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2015 9:10 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: C in October On 10/13/2015 07:54 AM, Pon

Re: [RBW] Re: C in October

Fantastic pictures and write ups! You had a fantastic couple of days out there. Wish my schedule hadn't dictated work instead. Cheers to the vicarious adventuring these posts and the list in general provide when we can't get out for such a ride! Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Monday, October

Re: [RBW] Re: C in October

http://dr2dc.blogspot.com/2015/10/mr-pondero-comes-to-washington.html Post with more pictures included. Another gorgeous weekend in the bag and a 3 day one at that. This really is the best time of year for anything outdoors in the Mid-Atlantic. I hope everyone involved made it home safely

Re: [RBW] Re: C in October

It must be at least 10 years since I even though about that bike. It wasn't until I googled Mary's name in search of an email address and saw "Felkerino" in one of her blog posts that it came back to me. Basically, when you're out riding on the Towpath and someone passing by recognizes the

Re: [RBW] Re: C in October

Yeah, she knows more about bikes than your average rider, though she and I both tend to ignore the race-oriented end of the biz. On Fri, Oct 9, 2015 at 4:46 PM, Steve Palincsar wrote: > It must be at least 10 years since I even though about that bike. It > wasn't until I

Re: [RBW] Re: C in October

I was out riding on the C Canal Towpath today and Mary Gersema rolled up on me and we chatted and rode together for a while, until I turned off at Anglers Inn to head home. I recognized her name, but didn't recall the connection with Ed Felker: for a while they rode together on a Cannondale

Re: [RBW] Re: C in October

We still have that gray Cannondale tandem, known as the Lead Sled. It gets used for dirt rides, Hilly Billy Roubaix, and town riding with my teenage daughter. It's one of those bikes that isn't by any means perfect, but is perfect for the use it gets. And so it stays in the stable. Ed On

RE: [RBW] Re: C in October

-Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Pondero Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 2015 10:11 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: C in October Thank you, John, for coming out to meet us, and for telling us those

[RBW] Re: C in October

So that's your bike on the Winter 2014 cover of American Randonner, Mary? -- 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: C in October

Hi all. I put together a short write-up with a few photos of the Pondero C Tour departure from Fletchers. Find it here, and thank you to Chris for inviting us all to join. It was great! http://chasingmailboxes.com/2015/10/07/from-the-page-to-in-person-pondero-rivendell-co-meetup/ Best,

Re: [RBW] Re: C in October

Tony, Great images. Can you name the folks in the picture. I know, Chris Johnson aka Pondero, Mary of Chasing Mailboxes and Tom Allingham aka Pudge, but the rest are a mystery. Tail Winds, ~Hugh On Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 7:06:01 PM UTC-7, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > > What a splendid day.

Re: [RBW] Re: C in October

Thanks for posting these, Tony. We were overwhelmed by the local hospitality. Me, my son-in-law, Carey Jones, and my friend, Steve Butcher, from SW Missouri are with our wives and my grandson in Sharpsburg tonight and back on the trail tomorrow. More photos coming... Chris Johnson Sanger,

[RBW] Re: C in October

Thank you, John, for coming out to meet us, and for telling us those great Gravel & Grind stories. Your enthusiasm helping make setting up camp more fun. Chris Johnson Sanger, Texas -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

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Hugh, That is a great (and reasonable) question! I'm terrible with recalling names but I'll do my best with apologies to anyone I screw up... I'll ID the person's bike because for some reason I do remember at least some details about each bike even if I can't now remember a name. Which

[RBW] Re: C in October

All, I'm the local guy. I went to meet the group before it departed from Fletcher's Boat House yesterday. What a great group and wish I felt I could have kept up. The blue AHH in the center of the photo is mine, a Toyo built with Albatross bars, SKS fenders and Barlow Pass tires.. I love

[RBW] Re: C in October

After work yesterday I went down to Noland's Ferry and rode towards DC on my Quickbeam to find the group, They were not at the campground yet, so I continued for a few miles until I found them. We rode back to the camp site

Re: [RBW] Re: C in October

What a splendid day. Awesome meeting Chris and so many other local and not local folks. My participation ended in Leesburg today but the trip is still ongoing. I'm hoping the crew is settled down in front of a campfire (or more likely passed out) off the C Canal right this minute. Couple

Re: [RBW] Re: C in October

Jeff, thanks for ordering up some great weather. We'll see you tomorrow. Chris Johnson Sanger, Texas -- 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] Re: C in October

.@googlegroups.com [mailto: > rbw-owne...@googlegroups.com ] *On Behalf Of *Pondero > *Sent:* Friday, October 02, 2015 7:53 PM > *To:* RBW Owners Bunch > *Subject:* [RBW] Re: C in October > > > > DC area friends, the plan provided above is still a "go". Briefly.

RE: [RBW] Re: C in October

Still planning to see you at Fletchers Boathouse around 9:45. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Pondero Sent: Friday, October 02, 2015 7:53 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: C in October DC area friends, the plan provided

Re: [RBW] Re: C in October

I'll be joining you in Bethesda tomorrow morning, and planning to camp Tues night then return to DC Weds. Can't wait to meet you all and see the Riv's! Looks like the weather has cleared just in time for your trip. Tony -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [RBW] Re: C in October

Unless some crazy life things happen, I'll see you in Bethesda in the morning, I expect with my Hilsen. Weather is definitely looking to be good until Friday. As with Tony - I'm angling at S24O'ing it. [image: Inline image 1] On Mon, Oct 5, 2015 at 10:23 AM, Tony DeFilippo

[RBW] Re: C in October

DC area friends, the plan provided above is still a "go". Briefly... -Tuesday, October 6 -Bethesda Bagels 8:30 to 9:15 -Fletchers Boathouse 9:45ish to 10ish -Lunch likely in Leesburg (not sure when) -Camp at Indian Flats H/B site The long range weather forecast seems to suggest that the

[RBW] Re: C in October

I'll try to come by Indian Flats on my Quickbeam after work Tuesday to say hello. No camping though. On Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at 10:40:18 PM UTC-4, Pondero wrote: > > Okay locals, I've coordinated with my family, factored in our constraints, > and even exchanged a couple of emails with

[RBW] Re: C in October

Great, John, thanks! It sounds like we'll have a site full. Chris Johnson Sanger, Texas -- 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

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RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: C in October Okay locals, I've coordinated with my family, factored in our constraints, and even exchanged a couple of emails with Tony DeFilippo to get some tips. Here is our plan for the C tour "rolling start" for any who wish to simply say "

Re: [RBW] Re: C in October

I'll plan to meetup in Bethesda - I'll be rolling in from Silver Spring as well, so possibly see you on the way to Bethesda. Unless something else comes up, I'm planning on doing this as an s24o. On Tue, Sep 22, 2015 at 9:33 PM, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > See you then! My plan

[RBW] Re: C in October

This sounds like a great trip! I wish I could join, but I will be in Wyoming until the 13th. On Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at 10:40:18 PM UTC-4, Pondero wrote: > > Okay locals, I've coordinated with my family, factored in our constraints, > and even exchanged a couple of emails with Tony

[RBW] Re: C in October

Okay locals, I've coordinated with my family, factored in our constraints, and even exchanged a couple of emails with Tony DeFilippo to get some tips. Here is our plan for the C tour "rolling start" for any who wish to simply say "hi", ride with us a while, our ride with us all the way to

[RBW] Re: C in October

See you then! My plan is to ride up to Bethesda from Alexandria and be at the bagel place at 0830.. if anyone is interested in meeting up on that connector bit hit me up off-list and we can figure out a rendezvous. I'll be riding Tues, camping and then returning to Alexandria on Weds. I'm

Re: [RBW] Re: C in October

Chris, If you don't mind, please come back to the thread with your final plans. I'm unlikely to make it, but there's an outside chance i could meet up for a short part of this. FYI, this is unlikely to affect you but the Army Ten Miler is the following weekend (the 11th). You're ahead of

Re: [RBW] Re: C in October

Minh, I'll absolutely be back in touch with more details...and thanks for the tip! Chris Johnson Sanger, Texas On Thursday, September 10, 2015 at 9:11:26 AM UTC-5, Minh wrote: > > Chris, > > If you don't mind, please come back to the thread with your final plans. > I'm unlikely to make it,

[RBW] Re: C in October

Were I not already expected to be in Cancun, Mexico that week I'd definitely be in. My son lives in Alexandria, Va (I am in Pittsburgh) and I've always wanted to do GAP to C to Aaron Charlton. Someone please help arrange a ride next year. Maybe by then I can take Amtrack home. -- You

Re: [RBW] Re: C in October

Great, Jeff, thanks. Once I get my guys coordinated, I post a few more details. Then maybe take the discussion offline to include only actual participants. Chris Johnson Sanger, Texas -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: C in October

I'm still planning to meet you out on the 6th, and hopefully join you for the overnight as well then head back to DC via the tow path on the 7th. Can't wait! Hmmm, Saluki or Bombadil!?! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To

Re: [RBW] Re: C in October

I still have it on my calendar, and was thinking I'd be able to do the same as Tony, s24o. As I've already toured on my HIllborne, I think my new-to-me Hilsen will have to get the nod for the trip. On Tue, Sep 8, 2015 at 3:12 PM, Tony DeFilippo wrote: > I'm still planning to

[RBW] Re: C in October

A thread refresh to remind DC area folks that my trip is still a "go" and there have been no changes in the dates (October 6-9). A month from now, my son-in-law, Steve Butcher, and I will be touring through the C trail. We'd love to met and ride with some of you locals, if possible. Chris

[RBW] Re: C in October

Just read thru the thread and didn't see a posting re which bike you decided to take. I'm interested in your decision. Also interested in hearing about the ride as it sure looks like fun and something we might want to plan On Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at 6:28:57 AM UTC-7, Pondero wrote: > A

[RBW] Re: C in October

KC, I haven't decided which bike to take with me. Any one would work great, and it might come down to how I feel when it is time to put something in a box. The trip will be special because it promises to blend family, friends, and riding. It sounds like I'll be able to meet some of my east