[RBW] Re: Coffeeneuring ride.

2015-11-16 Thread JohnS
Hello Hugh, Thank you for the inspiration! I brewed my own coffee at the mid point of our 30 mile ride on the D rail trail on Sunday. On Saturday I had gotten everything together and brewed a mug at home to make sure I was ready for Sunday's ride. Fortunately I had a single burner Coleman

Re: [RBW] Re: Coffeeneuring ride.

2015-11-16 Thread Hugh Smitham
Hi John, Glad I had that effect on you :) There's something special about brewing up your own cup of coffee outdoors and doing so under your own power with a bike. I'd love to see pictures of your outing not that I don't believe you just fun to see folks in their environment. Do you have plans

Re: [RBW] Re: Coffeeneuring ride.

2015-11-16 Thread Hugh Smitham
Hey John just saw your post. Gonna read it right now! ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipeedemusings.com/ On Mon, Nov 16, 2015 at 9:40 AM, Hugh Smitham wrote: > Hi John, > > Glad I had

Re: [RBW] Re: Coffeeneuring ride.

2015-11-15 Thread Jon Dukeman in the foothills of Colorado
Hugh, Quite the adventure. You should get extra points for your eventful trek up those hills. Thanks for sharing. Jon >> -- 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,

Re: [RBW] Re: Coffeeneuring ride.

2015-11-14 Thread dougP
Really fun to read. Your posts show the other side of LA. It's hard to understand until you get out of the car & get into the mountains under your own power. Hey, there could be snow in them thar hills if the weather reports are close to right. dougP On Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at

Re: [RBW] Re: Coffeeneuring ride.

2015-11-14 Thread Hugh Smitham
Haha Chris it sure was! Dude I'm so obtuse. I didn't even think about that. Thanks for pointing that. On Nov 14, 2015 5:50 PM, "'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch" < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: > So, was this ride yesterday (Friday the 13th)? > > > > On Saturday, November 14, 2015

Re: [RBW] Re: Coffeeneuring ride.

2015-11-14 Thread Hugh Smitham
Thanks Don. Regarding climbing, do I have a choice? Tail Winds, ~Hugh On Nov 14, 2015 7:34 PM, "Don Compton" wrote: > Hugh. > Great read. You sure like climbing. > Thanks, Don > > On Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 4:54:57 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote: >> >> And if that one

Re: [RBW] Re: Coffeeneuring ride.

2015-11-14 Thread Don Compton
Hugh. Great read. You sure like climbing. Thanks, Don On Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 4:54:57 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote: > > And if that one wasn't enough here's >

Re: [RBW] Re: Coffeeneuring ride.

2015-11-14 Thread Hugh Smitham
Here's ride #7 well kinda, Read about it here Tail Winds, ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipeedemusings.com/ On Fri, Nov 13, 2015 at 5:09 PM, Hugh Smitham

Re: [RBW] Re: Coffeeneuring ride.

2015-11-14 Thread Hugh Smitham
And if that one wasn't enough here's another and the last of these posts for this year's Coffeeneuring Challenge of 2015. Tail Winds, ~Hugh “Life is like riding a

Re: [RBW] Re: Coffeeneuring ride.

2015-11-14 Thread 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch
So, was this ride yesterday (Friday the 13th)? On Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 6:54:57 PM UTC-6, hsmitham wrote: > > And if that one wasn't enough here's >

[RBW] Re: Coffeeneuring ride.

2015-11-13 Thread dougP
Your Rivs aren't feeling neglected are they? :) doug On Monday, November 9, 2015 at 9:26:50 PM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote: > > Strange Mike your comment never made it to my email? > > I'm resisting the impulse :^) > > Tail Winds, > > ~Hugh > > -- You received this message because you are

Re: [RBW] Re: Coffeeneuring ride.

2015-11-13 Thread Hugh Smitham
Hi Doug! Neglected?? Who's saying that?? I wouldn't say that. Stay tuned :^)) ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipeedemusings.com/ On Fri, Nov 13, 2015 at 12:11 PM, dougP wrote: > Your Rivs

Re: [RBW] Re: Coffeeneuring ride.

2015-11-10 Thread Hugh Smitham
Thanks Chris! I'll do my best. Tail Winds, ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipeedemusings.com/ On Tue, Nov 10, 2015 at 7:27 AM, 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch < rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote: >

[RBW] Re: Coffeeneuring ride.

2015-11-10 Thread 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch
Love the blog posts!! Good coffee, classy bikes and good company and did I mention classy bikes?! Keep em coming! On Saturday, October 31, 2015 at 3:13:31 PM UTC-5, hsmitham wrote: > > Hot off the presses. > > Here >

Re: [RBW] Re: Coffeeneuring ride.

2015-11-09 Thread Hugh Smitham
Hi Don, You know I think so too. Clearly you have some fantastic terrain and I'm sure coffee stops too. Tail Winds, ~Hugh On Nov 9, 2015 7:28 PM, "Don Compton" wrote: > Hugh, > Looking at your blog, you guys have some great coffee rides. > Don Compton > > > On Monday,

[RBW] Re: Coffeeneuring ride.

2015-11-09 Thread hsmitham
Strange Mike your comment never made it to my email? I'm resisting the impulse :^) Tail Winds, ~Hugh -- 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: Coffeeneuring ride.

2015-11-09 Thread Don Compton
Hugh, In '84 I started riding to replace running. I was a college golfer and played after college in amateur tournaments. I had some serious back issues and decided to replace running with cycling after watching Grewal winning the Olympic road race in Costa Mesa. Golf became less fun and

Re: [RBW] Re: Coffeeneuring ride.

2015-11-09 Thread Hugh Smitham
Hi Jon, Sorry for the delay in replying.Been in the saddle a bit :) So glad you enjoyed the post. Tail Winds, ~Hugh “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ― Albert Einstein http://velocipeedemusings.com/ On Mon, Nov 2, 2015 at 1:38 PM, Jon Dukeman in

[RBW] Re: Coffeeneuring ride.

2015-11-09 Thread hsmitham
Okay knocked off a couple more. Here's the scoop . Tail Winds, ~Hugh On Saturday, October 31, 2015 at 1:13:31 PM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: > > Hot off the presses. > > Here >

[RBW] Re: Coffeeneuring ride.

2015-11-09 Thread Mike Schiller
looks like you'r going to have to pull out those bibs out of the closet... hehe! ~mike Carlsbad ca -- 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: Coffeeneuring ride.

2015-11-09 Thread Don Compton
Hugh, Looking at your blog, you guys have some great coffee rides. Don Compton On Monday, November 9, 2015 at 10:12:46 AM UTC-8, hsmitham wrote: > > Okay knocked off a couple more. Here's the scoop > > . > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Coffeeneuring ride.

2015-11-09 Thread Hugh Smitham
Spot on Don. On Nov 9, 2015 9:07 PM, "Don Compton" wrote: > Hugh, > In '84 I started riding to replace running. I was a college golfer and > played after college in amateur tournaments. I had some serious back issues > and decided to replace running with cycling after watching

[RBW] Re: Coffeeneuring ride.

2015-11-02 Thread Jon Dukeman in the foothills of Colorado
Hugh, Thanks for sharing. Always fun meeting up with friends from the past to catch up on things. Sounds like all had a good time. I'm sure you told them about your S240s and Rivendell bikes.Time to set the hook!! Oh! I'll take those 88' temps please! Jon On Saturday, October 31, 2015 at

Re: [RBW] Re: Coffeeneuring ride.

2015-11-01 Thread Hugh Smitham
Hi Don, Isn't it just natural, bikes & coffee. For me there's nothing like a group ride with a beverage break. Thanks for sharing your ride it sounds like a great day in the saddle. FYI Bruce my brother has your old Rodeo. I'm riding one of your lightly used Selle Anatomica's on my 1984 Trek

[RBW] Re: Coffeeneuring ride.

2015-11-01 Thread Don Compton
Hugh, Love this stuff. On Sundays my wife and I have a 35-40 mile casual,flat ride to a destination that serves "Lavazza" coffee. When we arrive, I can hardly wait for my cafe americano. We usually have anywhere form 8-15 coffee lovers. The ride is kind of a "piano" ride. The weaker riders