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2013-08-26 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 08/26/2013 12:21 AM, Tom Virgil wrote: David's bike caused some serious bike envy. I have searched J.P.Weigle before the S24O and have no idea how one even gets one. You write him or call him. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch

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2013-08-26 Thread Curtis McKenzie
A few more pictures of the SoCal ride: http://www.flickr.com/photos/organize/?start_tab=one_set72157635238300701 On Mon, Aug 26, 2013 at 5:06 AM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On 08/26/2013 12:21 AM, Tom Virgil wrote: David's bike caused some serious bike envy. I have searched

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2013-08-25 Thread hsmitham
Tom, Thank you for the kind words. It was a pleasure to meet with you and I appreciate the grocery run you made a very communal spirit ,everyone brought something to the table to make this an epic get together. David, all the bikes were eye candy makes me feel a bit ADDS. ~Hugh On

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2013-08-25 Thread hsmitham
Ah I meant ADHD no offense intended to the ADDS folks :-) ~Hugh On Sunday, August 25, 2013 6:24:47 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: Tom, Thank you for the kind words. It was a pleasure to meet with you and I appreciate the grocery run you made a very communal spirit ,everyone brought something

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2013-08-25 Thread Tom Virgil
David's bike caused some serious bike envy. I have searched J.P.Weigle before the S24O and have no idea how one even gets one. Maybe I don't wan't to know () It has got me wondering. When you have a bike like that (David's), you ride at night, you wander into a grocery store to get some

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2013-08-25 Thread cyclotourist
I was just thinking that same... oh look, a bird! On 8/25/13, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Ah I meant ADHD no offense intended to the ADDS folks :-) -- Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

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2013-08-24 Thread dougP
Jim: We missed you. More than once we needed your expertise regarding a Rivendell question. We had a great time, with a total of 9. David G arrived in the middle of the night. When I went to sleep, our group was 8 in the AM it was 9. Good bunch of people on an interesting mix if bikes,

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2013-08-24 Thread Tom Virgil
Now this was a good time. I hope that the SoCal Rivsters are safely arrived home or will soon be. Much appreciation to Hugh for setting this up, choosing San Mateo, selecting this campsite, and reserving it for us. Hugh made it happen. And hosted it. He helped folks set up tents, fix

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2013-08-24 Thread cyclotourist
Tom, thanks for making the trip up! And David's appearance with provisions made the day! And his beautiful bike was some serious eye-candy for us as well! On 8/24/13, Tom Virgil tevir...@gmail.com wrote: Now this was a good time. I hope that the SoCal Rivsters are safely arrived home or will

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2013-08-23 Thread Esteban
Great. See you all there. Don't wait for me - just let me know when you are headed to dinner and where. I'll make it work. Here's the commuter on the first 10 mies of this journey to work (where my Riv water bottle is, along with the Protovelo I may take if a train ride is involved):

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2013-08-23 Thread James Warren
Probably not gonna make it. Definitely not to camp, very small chance I'll join you all Saturday morning. Have fun! Sent from my iPhone On Aug 23, 2013, at 10:45 AM, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote: Great. See you all there. Don't wait for me - just let me know when you are headed to

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2013-08-23 Thread Bryan
Sorry I can't make it, but I hope everyone has a great time! Bryan -- 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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2013-08-22 Thread Esteban
If I hustle, I could be there by 7. Likely closer to 8. I may take the train part of the way to make up for time (gotta see my 7-year-old's dance recital). The Pelican is easier to ride fast, so I may go ultralight and take that. That's the number. Text me when you guys are eating. I could

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2013-08-22 Thread dougP
Esteban: I'll keep you posted. The Coaster stops in Oceanside the last one misses the last Metrolink. Across the base isn't too much. OTH, you could AMTRAK to San Clemente. Depends on the dance, I guess. Look forward to seeing you again. dougP On Thursday, August 22, 2013 12:39:52 PM

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2013-08-21 Thread Curtis McKenzie
Hi David, Looking forward to this Riv gathering and meeting new people who ride bikes. I am sure you can entertain us with first hand Manny stories. Should be a few of us riding south on Saturday. Peace On Tuesday, August 20, 2013, David Yu Greenblatt wrote: Howdy, I would like to join you

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2013-08-21 Thread Esteban
For the record, I will employ a tent, and bring a u-lock, and some rye wiskey, and earplugs in case the local teenagers want to stay up past 11 on a Friday night. 9 can mill about and look like 8. Should be a lot of fun. I'll likely need to high-tail it south on Saturday, so I may not join for

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2013-08-21 Thread dougP
Esteban: You're leaving USD @ 3? Heading north with a load, what's a reasonable time for you to get there? I'm guessing headwind from Torrey Pines to Oceanside. Across the base isn't too bad. I've got a number for you ending in 0625; still good? Mine never changes. We can keep you posted

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2013-08-20 Thread Esteban
I can make camp, if there's room. I'll be leaving work at USD around 3 (shhh) and riding up the 60 or so miles to the camp site. There will be whiskey. Esteban -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this

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2013-08-20 Thread cyclotourist
Weekend is getting better and better!!! On 8/19/13, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote: I can make camp, if there's room. I'll be leaving work at USD around 3 (shhh) and riding up the 60 or so miles to the camp site. There will be whiskey. Esteban -- You received this message because

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2013-08-20 Thread cyclotourist
Do you think I need to mess with a tent? I've slept @ Doheny campground w/ no bug problems, but this is a little inland. I don't worry about varmints or reptiles, just don't want to get tore up by mosquitoes. Maybe just bring some some bug spray and hope for the best??? On 8/2/13, dougP

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2013-08-20 Thread Mike Schiller
I'm not bringing a tent mild temps and no rain cowboy camping for me. And the skeeters don't really care for me anyway. ~mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

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2013-08-20 Thread hsmitham
Tom, No worries about my dinner it was no big deal setting things up. Either Sonny's or P.P. work for me. Esteban glad you can make it, looking forward to meeting you. Same goes for you Tom. Mike that's cause mosquitoes like me! No Cowboy camping for me. I'll bring a lock. Tom I'll stash my

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2013-08-20 Thread David Yu Greenblatt
Howdy, I would like to join you guys. I don't currently own a Riv but I am a FOM (Friend of Manny, with pics to prove it: http://flic.kr/p/dzJi7d http://flic.kr/p/dZu6Ym). I just moved to San Diego from San Francisco and would like to make new bike riding and beer drinking buddies. I should be

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2013-08-20 Thread Curtis McKenzie
Beer first. Food second. Wait...is beer food? On Monday, August 19, 2013, cyclotourist wrote: Sonny's Pizza and Pasta is one of my all-time faves... they know how to cook with garlic! Carbonara is great as well, but a touch on the fancy side for a bunch of sweaty bike campers. I love

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2013-08-20 Thread Hugh Smitham
Hi David, Any friend of Manny's is our friend. You will make 11 if my count is correct. 8 with Esteban, two grandfathered in with David Estes, and you. The camp limit is for 8 but I'm good with 11. Does anyone else have any thoughts on this? Doug? ~Hugh On Tue, Aug 20, 2013 at 10:49 AM,

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2013-08-20 Thread dougP
At 11 a second site seems a good idea, if we can get one. In the past, we've gotten 2 sites (adjacent) and usually had 12-15 campers. Locks: I always carry a lock for such situations. As David points out, we can lash several together. Few thieves can lift 3-4 Rivendells at once. Tent:

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2013-08-20 Thread Mike Schiller
I'd think we'd make nice with the Rangers if we had two sites. I'm not sure about San Mateo but some State Campgrounds are picky about that. Of course we can just wing it if there are empty sites and pay for an extra is it's an issue. boy this is turning into a shindig! ~mike -- You

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2013-08-20 Thread Mike Schiller
looks like all the San Mateo sites are booked for Friday right now... we will have to chance it and hope they don't notice. ~mike On Tuesday, August 20, 2013 4:46:31 PM UTC-7, Mike Schiller wrote: I'd think we'd make nice with the Rangers if we had two sites. I'm not sure about San Mateo

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2013-08-20 Thread Esteban
Is there a hiker/biker site that is unexploited? David - great to hear from you. Email me protorio at gmail to see if we can hook up on the way north. I depart earlier, but who knows! And when is the trip to Sonny's (love it)/Pizza Port (also love it) scheduled for? On Tuesday, August 20,

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2013-08-20 Thread Mike Schiller
no such thing at San Mateo Esteban. There are precious few H/B sites in So Cal...Doheny and San Elijo I think are the only two. There are available sites at the Bluff campground, but they are too close to the freeway and not very nice. A few miles away from San Mateo too. Hopefully the

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2013-08-20 Thread cyclotourist
Just me, my two peeps are not available. So just nine total, correct? San Clemente State Beach has a pretty much unlimited HB site: It's the median between the two main one way roads. Not pretty, but gets the job done. I've decided to go tentless. That's just how I roll. On 8/20/13, Mike

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2013-08-20 Thread Mike Schiller
Not officially. It was closed a few years ago. Too many bicycling hobo's I believe. ~mike On Tuesday, August 20, 2013 5:50:11 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Just me, my two peeps are not available. So just nine total, correct? San Clemente State Beach has a pretty much unlimited HB

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2013-08-20 Thread Hugh Smitham
Then were good. David Greenblatt will make it 9 I think we'll be fine with 9 :-) ~Hugh On Tue, Aug 20, 2013 at 5:50 PM, cyclotourist cyclotour...@gmail.comwrote: Just me, my two peeps are not available. So just nine total, correct? San Clemente State Beach has a pretty much unlimited HB

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2013-08-19 Thread Hugh Smitham
I could make this at home and reheat @ site. Let me know if you guy's would be into this. I have a small soft insulated cooler which should keep it fresh. http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/turkey-black-bean-chili-5040109252/ Also don't know if anyone has diet restrictions. ~Hugh On Sun, Aug

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2013-08-19 Thread Curtis McKenzie
I could bring disposable bowls and spoons for all if we elect to go with Hugh's chili offer. On Monday, August 19, 2013, Hugh Smitham wrote: I could make this at home and reheat @ site. Let me know if you guy's would be into this. I have a small soft insulated cooler which should keep it

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2013-08-19 Thread Curtis McKenzie
Excellent. Dinner out. On Monday, August 19, 2013, Hugh Smitham wrote: I'm with Curtis, Doug David lets do dinner out. ~Hugh On Mon, Aug 19, 2013 at 5:37 AM, Curtis McKenzie cmcy...@gmail.comjavascript:_e({}, 'cvml', 'cmcy...@gmail.com'); wrote: My vote is with the plan that

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2013-08-19 Thread Mike Schiller
Dinner out on the town it is... now where? Pizza Port is just Ok. Good beer but avg. pizza... any other ideas? ~mike -- 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

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2013-08-19 Thread cyclotourist
Sonny's Pizza and Pasta is one of my all-time faves... they know how to cook with garlic! Carbonara is great as well, but a touch on the fancy side for a bunch of sweaty bike campers. I love Pizza Port. Good salads and I'm happy with their pizzas. And did anyone say beer? On 8/19/13, Mike

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2013-08-19 Thread dougP
Since I've never eaten dinner in San Clemente, I'll defer to David's experience. Sonny's looks good to me. Agree with Mike that Pizza Port is great beer but the food is typical tourist. dougP On Monday, August 19, 2013 7:02:56 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Sonny's Pizza and Pasta

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2013-08-19 Thread Mike Schiller
looked at Sonnys... well maybe Pizza Port is looking better. ~mike -- 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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2013-08-19 Thread Tom Virgil
Hugh's turkey chili looks delicious, and I don't want to dis him, but I really don't want to burden him with portaging it down from Irvine on his bike. Google maps indicates a 3.6 mile

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2013-08-19 Thread cyclotourist
Re. Sonny's: Good food, great atmosphere, patio dining, cheap wine carafes! Re. locks: All the places I can think of have parking w/in eyesight out front. I'll bring a cable lock which can lock three or four bikes together. If a few other bring the same, we should be able to lock all 8-9 bikes up

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2013-08-18 Thread Tom Virgil
Ahem. Adult beverages. Thinking that a beer run (or wine or what have you) back into town after unloading and setting up camping gear might be the ticket. Can't see myself toting 12 pack (need enough to share) and ice on top of my teetering load. Don't like shopping and leaving bike out

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2013-08-17 Thread dougP
After seeing Manny's photos the video of their trip into the fog at Half Moon Bay, we will have nothing to grumble about regarding weather. We're finally getting a taste of summer. Should be excellent weather. dougP On Friday, August 16, 2013 10:23:33 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: Tom, I

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2013-08-17 Thread Tom Virgil
Another Diamond Girl morning (fog burned off on beach by 8:00 AM) and evening (still good). Non bike enthusiast and non Rivendell fan wife rode with me to Edamame on Carmel Valley Road for a sunset Japanese dinner. Sweet times. On Wednesday, July 31, 2013 5:12:14 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote:

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2013-08-16 Thread Tom Virgil
Dear SoCal Rivsters, Been monitoring things. I live about the same distance from the coast as San Mateo is from San Onofre. Southern Orange County and Northern San Diego have many micro climates, so I cannot say what I see is predictive of what we will see on the 23rd. Up until today,

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2013-08-16 Thread Deacon Patrick
No such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing! Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Friday, August 16, 2013 10:37:40 PM UTC-6, Tom Virgil wrote: Dear SoCal Rivsters, Been monitoring things. I live about the same distance from the coast as San Mateo is from San Onofre. Southern Orange County

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2013-08-16 Thread Hugh Smitham
Tom, I hope as well. For the past month we've enjoyed below normal temperatures for this time of year. Today the heat came back with a vengeance so yeah what you described would fit the bill. -Hugh On Aug 16, 2013 9:37 PM, Tom Virgil tevir...@gmail.com wrote: Dear SoCal Rivsters, Been

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2013-08-12 Thread Frank Quan
If anyone is interested in riding up from North County on Friday, let me know. I can't spend the night so it has to be early enough for me to get home before dark. Thanks. Frank -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

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2013-08-12 Thread cyclotourist
Hugh, do you have an updated count? Some of my locals are interested but I don't know how much dirt is left to sleep on. On 8/12/13, Frank Quan jfq...@gmail.com wrote: If anyone is interested in riding up from North County on Friday, let me know. I can't spend the night so it has to be early

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2013-08-12 Thread Hugh Smitham
David, Here is my count. 1.Me 2.Doug 3.Evan 4.You 5.Curtis 6.Mike 7.Tom 8.Jim ? 9.Estaban? 10Mitch? So I have a confirmed 8 counting Jim in as I think he was in but might drive down later. I haven't heard whether Estaban was a confirmed participant also I haven't heard back from Mitch as he

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2013-08-12 Thread James Warren
Hugh, Thank you so much for organizing this. The following is the source of my ambiguity, quoted from my school district's start-up meeting calendar: Friday, August 23, we will be meeting at Peninsula High School for our 9-12 District Professional Development Day starting at 8:00AM. Around

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2013-08-12 Thread dougP
Mitch has a prior commitment. I'll pass on inviting my buds as it looks like we're close to capacity. For anyone planning on joining us on Saturday AM, such as Jim, there is a free public parking lot adjacent to Carl's Jr. Park there ride inland on Christianitos to San Mateo. dougP On

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2013-08-12 Thread Hugh Smitham
Then my count David is 7 confirmed for Friday ride camping so invite your friends unless it like 20. Best, Hugh Sunland, Ca On Mon, Aug 12, 2013 at 7:00 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote: Mitch has a prior commitment. I'll pass on inviting my buds as it looks like we're close to

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2013-08-12 Thread cyclotourist
It's just two, so I'll let them know. They're both Riv-Ride alums, so should be grand-fathered in! On 8/12/13, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Then my count David is 7 confirmed for Friday ride camping so invite your friends unless it like 20. Best, Hugh Sunland, Ca On Mon,

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2013-08-11 Thread hsmitham
Tom, Thanks for that awesome picture! And the information. I'm all set with the train and really excited about not driving a car to ride my bicycle. Best, ~Hugh On Friday, August 9, 2013 7:32:22 PM UTC-7, Tom Virgil wrote: Hello Hugh and So Cal Rivers, I found this on the Pacific

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2013-08-11 Thread Tom Virgil
Just received my eTicket from Amtrak. I should be rolling into San Mateo at about 5 PM on the 23rd. My recon to the Amtrak station on Sam Hilborne had ambiguous results. In talking to the station agent, trains that may be single or bi-level, it depends on what equipment they have. Not a

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2013-08-11 Thread Tom Virgil
I have not had a lot of experience with the large Sackville, so I have taken it out for a shakedown. Sackville http://www.flickr.com/photos/20853610@N05/9484028400/ On Wednesday, July 31, 2013 5:12:14 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: SoCal Rivesters, I was thinking of a S240 for Friday the 23rd at

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2013-08-10 Thread Tom Virgil
*Please be careful out there.* I know this is sensitive as a beloved member of the group was lost shortly before my joining. This unfortunate incidenthttp://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/aug/10/tp-cyclist-killed-in-pendleton-crash-a-husband/occurred on the route that would be taken by a San

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2013-08-10 Thread cyclotourist
If we're going to do an 11:00 meet up, I might just have to take the day off work! That would be awful... On 8/9/13, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote: 11 AM is a bit early for lunch but an excellent time start a ride. An interesting half-way point is: http://www.capistranodepot.com/ which has

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2013-08-10 Thread dougP
Tough duty, David, but I think you're up to it. You Hugh can do a dueling cameras thing. dougP On Saturday, August 10, 2013 12:36:51 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: If we're going to do an 11:00 meet up, I might just have to take the day off work! That would be awful... On

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2013-08-10 Thread Curtis McKenzie
Hi Tom, I plan on riding back to San Diego on Saturday after our shenanigans. Would be great to ride with others. On Fri, Aug 9, 2013 at 12:34 AM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Made and confirmed my Amtrak ticket arriving in Irvine 10:53 am. Best, Hugh Sunland, Ca On

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2013-08-09 Thread Hugh Smitham
Hi Tom, Glad you're going to join us however you need to make it up. In regards to the camp site: I think we'll be okay with bikes and small tents so you're welcome to join us if we go over 8 person's we'll just be courtous and sauve. Here is the camp info: CAMPGROUND:SAN ONOFRE SB SITE:SM117

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2013-08-09 Thread Hugh Smitham
Made and confirmed my Amtrak ticket arriving in Irvine 10:53 am. Best, Hugh Sunland, Ca On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 11:30 PM, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Tom, Glad you're going to join us however you need to make it up. In regards to the camp site: I think we'll be okay with

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2013-08-09 Thread dougP
..can you once again remind me again the bicycle policy on the Pacific Surf liner? When you book your ticket you also need to add a bike. There's no charge but it reserves space on the train for your wheels. Amtrak's policy on the Surfliner is 6 bikes total per train BUT since it's new

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2013-08-09 Thread Hugh Smitham
Thanks Doug, I did make the bicycle reservation. I should have been more specific with my question. I was concerned with the Pacific Surf Liner and bicycle transport boxed or not. Thankfully you have covered it. Thanks, -Hugh On Aug 9, 2013 3:08 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote: ..can you

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2013-08-09 Thread Tom Virgil
Hello Hugh and So Cal Rivers, I found this on the Pacific Surfliner schedule PDF I downloaded... Bicycles: Most Pacific Surfliner trains have racks for six or seven bicycles located in the “cab car”. Starting June 1, 2013 these slots will be available by reservation only. Passengers must

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2013-08-09 Thread Mike Schiller
Looks like I'll need to let my beard grow in order to ride with you guys! So with a bunch of 1100 am arrivals... what's your agenda for the afternoon before heading down? I could certainly be on the Surfliner that arrives at 1100 am. Is there some nice lunch spot with hand crafted ales

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2013-08-09 Thread Hugh Smitham
Mike, I like the way you think. Cause I was thinking the same. Yet since I don't know Squat about Irvine I do a search of places and sure Doug can recommend something good. Best, -Hugh On Aug 9, 2013 7:57 PM, Mike Schiller mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: Looks like I'll need to let my beard

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2013-08-09 Thread dougP
11 AM is a bit early for lunch but an excellent time start a ride. An interesting half-way point is: http://www.capistranodepot.com/ which has patio seating, convenient for keeping an eye on the bike. Sarducci's has been there forever does a nice job. If we leave the Irvine Amtrak we'd be

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2013-08-08 Thread hsmitham
Gentlemen, Working on my Amtrak return trip. I figure we'll ride the single track in the mid morning and figure on a couple of hours then pack up and head North to Irvine to catch the train back to Burbank. I have two choices 1:40 pm or 5:49 pm those that are heading North any thoughts? Also

Re: [RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-08-08 Thread Tom Virgil
Rivendell Hugh, I have a lot going on the 23th due to work, but I am committed to getting there and camping with you folks. I want to see all of you you and see your bikes. Whether I ride from Del Mar or do some combination of contingencies (train + bike) I will get there. I've figured out

[RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-08-06 Thread Evan Spacht
TOPIC DRIFT ALERT: Generally it's best to sell things on the forum as a separate topic however, but I'd like to sell a Nitto Top rack r-14, or trade it for a rack (like a tubus cosmos) that would allow for rear panniers. I'd prefer to not ship it which is why I'm offering it here, and I

[RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-08-06 Thread Evan Spacht
topic drift alert: I'm in the market for a rear pannier rack , if anyone is trying to sel one! I have a used R-14 top rack that I am looking ot sell or trade. Normally it's best to just post a new topic but I don't care to ship stuff if I don't have to . kindly, Evan -- You received this

Re: [RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-08-06 Thread Hugh Smitham
Evan, Sorry I only have my Cosmo and likely will purchase another. May I suggest you post it both on CL the list-serve then I will direct you to a web seller that's reasonable price wise. That is if you can't find a trade. On the group make sure to post as FS/WTT Nitto R-14 rack for Tubus Cosmo

Re: [RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-08-03 Thread James Warren
BW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below. I think we can shoot for 4 pm or so. Lets get some feedback on depart time. If Jim can make it then it needs to be later. Jim what time will work for you or do you want to opt out on this part and figure as you put it &qu

Re: [RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-08-03 Thread Hugh Smitham
. -Original Message- From: Hugh Smitham ** Sent: Aug 2, 2013 10:24 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below. I think we can shoot for 4 pm or so. Lets get some feedback on depart time. If Jim

[RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-08-03 Thread Deacon Patrick
I am in awe at the response you Westcoasters get on these things. Beautiful! Enjoy! With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, July 31, 2013 6:12:14 PM UTC-6, hsmitham wrote: SoCal Rivesters, I was thinking of a S240 for Friday the 23rd at San Mateo Campground near San Onofre State Beach. For

Re: [RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-08-03 Thread Hugh Smitham
Thanks Deacon, though the sheer beauty in which you and your family bike-camp is awe inspiring. I can see why you live there. ~Hugh Hugh Sunland, Ca On Sat, Aug 3, 2013 at 5:45 AM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: I am in awe at the response you Westcoasters get on these things.

Re: [RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-08-03 Thread dougP
I'd start from Irvine no later than 4 PM. dougP On Friday, August 2, 2013 10:24:49 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: I think we can shoot for 4 pm or so. Lets get some feedback on depart time. If Jim can make it then it needs to be later. Jim what time will work for you or do you want to opt out

Re: [RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-08-03 Thread cyclotourist
Okay, I'll have to get off work a bit early, but think I can pull it off! Worst case scenario is I meet you in San Clemente. On 8/3/13, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote: I'd start from Irvine no later than 4 PM. dougP On Friday, August 2, 2013 10:24:49 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: I think we can

Re: [RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-08-03 Thread hsmitham
Agreed. So this is what I have: 9 riders total 4 are definite shows: Doug, Evan, Curtis Me riding from Irvine. 5 are maybe's have to work or rearrange schedules Tom Virgil, David Estes, Jim Warren, Mitch Browne and Mike Shiller. Tom needs to rearrange his schedule, David is working and may

Re: [RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-08-03 Thread cyclotourist
The restaurant on the pier is a little ways away from camp (as opposed to Adele's), but is a great place to eat and quite reasonable for breakfast. Lots of options! On 8/3/13, hsmitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: Agreed. So this is what I have: 9 riders total 4 are definite shows: Doug,

Re: [RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-08-03 Thread cyclotourist
No Tools has minimal overall elevation gain. Lots of little rollers over/around/through the different gullies coming down from the hills. Rideable with any sort of tire or bike, just depends on how fast you want to go. I'd say at most 2 hrs out and back. Don't know the distance, I Just Ride it.

Re: [RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-08-03 Thread Mike Schiller
maybe I should throw on the big knobbies just in case? What route were you planning on from Tustin? I'm thinking I would train up Friday if I go.The 1st afternoon Metrolink from Oceanside arrives in Tustin at 356pm so that would work. I would ride home to Carlsbad on Saturday. ~mike -- You

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2013-08-03 Thread Mike Schiller
or Irvine at 349pm if that's better. ~mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this

Re: [RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-08-03 Thread Hugh Smitham
Mike, The earlier I would think the better. David, thanks for the extra info on the single track. I'm sold especially when you attached smiles, but I'm an easy sell:-) On Aug 3, 2013 1:09 PM, Mike Schiller mikeybi...@rocketmail.com wrote: or Irvine at 349pm if that's better. ~mike --

Re: [RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-08-03 Thread dougP
What route were you planning on from Tustin? Likely take Irvine Center Dr to Barranca past the Irvine Amtrak station. There's a couple of ways thru the Saddleback Valley that roughly parallel the tracks (always the path of least resistance) or Alicia Pkwy to Crown Valley to the coast at

Re: [RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-08-02 Thread Hugh Smitham
Jim, At the least you can drive down and hang with us or perhaps take a later train to San Clemente which is a 5 mile ride to San Mateo Campground, then we'll ride the single track, swim, eat and carry on about Rivendell bikes. Hugh Sunland, Ca On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 10:31 PM, James Warren

Re: [RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-08-02 Thread Hugh Smitham
David, Let me see I have a spare tent you can use. I have a 1 person about 3 lbs 2 person with a trail weight( Fly, poles footprint) of 4 lbs works well. Let me decide which I'm bringing and you can use the other. Cool? Hugh Sunland, Ca On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 10:44 PM, cyclotourist

Re: [RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-08-02 Thread cyclotourist
Great, thanks! On 8/1/13, Hugh Smitham hughsmit...@gmail.com wrote: David, Let me see I have a spare tent you can use. I have a 1 person about 3 lbs 2 person with a trail weight( Fly, poles footprint) of 4 lbs works well. Let me decide which I'm bringing and you can use the other. Cool?

Re: [RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-08-02 Thread dougP
Not yet but it's only 30 miles so mid-afternoon gives plenty of time. When can you get here? dougP On Thursday, August 1, 2013 9:34:09 PM UTC-7, James Warren wrote: Do you guys know what time the meetup for this ride will be on the Friday? -Jim W. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 1, 2013,

Re: [RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-08-02 Thread dougP
David: Knobbies are not needed. Whew! I can come up with another tent. dougP On Thursday, August 1, 2013 10:44:45 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: I'm hoping to make it, should be a lot of fun. The singletrack I mentioned and encourage you all to ride is very doable with Riv-ish

Re: [RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-08-02 Thread dougP
Jim: See about your schedule we can work it out. Southbound in the afternoon has good service so you could park at Tustin (huge parking structure) take a southbound to Laguna Niguel, or San Juan. We can figure it out once you get your schedule firmed up. dougP On Thursday, August 1, 2013

[RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-08-02 Thread Evan Spacht
Count me in. I'm becoming a fan of these scheduled mental health breaks. -ES -- 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: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-08-02 Thread dougP
Excellent! So we're at 6-7 now? Looking good. dougP On Friday, August 2, 2013 6:47:08 PM UTC-7, Evan Spacht wrote: Count me in. I'm becoming a fan of these scheduled mental health breaks. -ES -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-08-02 Thread Tom Virgil
This is starting to shape up to be something too good to miss. In am going to really try to reshuffle some professional obligations and make it happen. After all, it is S24O. There must be some time I can find. Barring any passage problems on Camp Pendleton, I would be riding up from Del

Re: [RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-08-02 Thread cyclotourist
What time is the estimated meet up time in Tustin/Irvine? I'm working that day, so later is better. I might have to meet up in SC. On 8/2/13, Tom Virgil tevir...@gmail.com wrote: This is starting to shape up to be something too good to miss. In am going to really try to reshuffle some

Re: [RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-08-02 Thread Hugh Smitham
Tom, Hope you can make it. As Grant puts it a S240 is a quick not too many logistical issues involved affair, and even if there are issues it's just an overnight the next day were all back to civilization. But yes it is shaping up nicely. I hope to put more of these together and try to bring more

Re: [RBW] Re: Calling all SoCal Rivsters S240 August 23rd anyone? See details below.

2013-08-02 Thread Hugh Smitham
I think we can shoot for 4 pm or so. Lets get some feedback on depart time. If Jim can make it then it needs to be later. Jim what time will work for you or do you want to opt out on this part and figure as you put it to crash the event. I'll probably get down early and ride around Irvine and

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