[RBW] Re: First 200k

2012-03-21 Thread Manuel Acosta
Sounds like an epic trip. I wish I could ride in snow. On Mar 20, 5:49 pm, Brian Hanson stone...@gmail.com wrote: I bailed on the Brewpub Populaire in Oregon to do my first 200k this past Saturday in Bellingham, WA.  It was definitely an experience!  I rode in snow, freezing rain, plenty of

[RBW] Re: First 200k

2012-03-21 Thread Smitty
Brian-- You make 200k look and sound so do-able. Excellent and inspiring report. Manny-- Come on up to the NW... we'll take you out to ride in our wet + quickly melting snow. --Smitty On Tuesday, March 20, 2012 5:49:59 PM UTC-7, stonehog wrote: I bailed on the Brewpub Populaire in Oregon

[RBW] Re: First 200k

2012-03-21 Thread Alex Moll
Great report, Brian - I enjoyed reading that. 200K would be plenty for me, and you're NOT a slow rider. I just think most of those guys are FAST. Riding a 200K this time of year, in this weather, is really for the hard core riders anyway. I bet there are a greater number of medium (us), and slow

[RBW] Re: First 200k

2012-03-21 Thread Dennis
Thanks for the report pics, Brian. It sounds like the weather was a challenge for your first 200km - congrats well done. DennisH On Mar 20, 5:49 pm, Brian Hanson stone...@gmail.com wrote: I bailed on the Brewpub Populaire in Oregon to do my first 200k this past Saturday in Bellingham, WA.  It

Re: [RBW] Re: First 200k

2012-03-21 Thread Brian Hanson
I haven't done the STP. Too many people for me at this point. The Chilly Hilly was bad enough. I like riding in small groups or alone - more relaxing most of the time. I will probably try a 300k this year, but it depends on schedule more than anything at this point. I agree on the pub crawl.

[RBW] Re: First 200k

2012-03-20 Thread Esteban
Nice work! Sounds like you carved an adventure out of a Saturday. Extra gloves are golden. On Tuesday, March 20, 2012 5:49:59 PM UTC-7, stonehog wrote: I bailed on the Brewpub Populaire in Oregon to do my first 200k this past Saturday in Bellingham, WA. It was definitely an experience! I