[RBW] Re: Long can be good, too

2013-08-08 Thread shawn m.
Fantastic! What a ride and great photos, too. Many congratulations on reaching your goal. Now, what's this "training" thing I hear tell of? That's where the whole randonneuring thing breaks down for me... :) Seriously, though, well done. Cheers, Shawn M. Seattle, WA (Fremont) On Sunday, Augu

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2013-08-08 Thread Andy Smitty Schmidt
Congratulations on the 300k! It sounds like a good time, and your pics are gorgeous, but I'll stick to my "short rides" for now. > > --Smitty -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receivi

Re: [RBW] Re: Long can be good, too

2013-08-07 Thread Brian Hanson
I put the SAA on as I had done a 200k earlier this year with no ill-effect. I have the Pearl on another bike, and at this point think it would be fine for the long ride, but didn't want to move it. The SAA is awesome out of the box with the only downside that it stretches - I've tightened this on

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2013-08-07 Thread john
Brian, I'm curious about your saddle choice for the long ride. Over on your blog you discussed softening a Pearl saddle with success. I can't quite tell from the pictures, but it looks like you chose to ride a SAA for the long ride. Is the Pearl still working for you? Not as well as you'd like?

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2013-08-05 Thread Dennis Hogan
Brian - congrats on your first 300K - you are no longer a 300K virgin in the immortal words of Peg W. of SIR - at least that's what she told me after I did the Hot Springs 300K a few weeks ago with her and Narayan (sp) a fellow SIR. Your pics are great. Dennis in PDZ On Sunday, August 4, 2013

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2013-08-05 Thread Manuel Acosta
Brian congrats! 300k always seems easier then the 200k for some reason. On Sunday, August 4, 2013 7:08:33 PM UTC-7, stonehog wrote: > > I just finished a great 300k in Whatcom county (furthermost north/west > part of WA state), and my ride goal for 2013. It was my longest ride, and > my first 30

Re: [RBW] Re: Long can be good, too

2013-08-05 Thread Brian Hanson
Yes - it was with SIR, and was extremely well run. The 3 Volcanos ride is definitely on the list! Brian Hanson On Aug 5, 2013, at 7:42 AM, Mike wrote: > Brian, congrats on finishing and thanks for posting the pictures. Looks like > an incredible ride. I love the 300k distance. While it can b

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2013-08-05 Thread Mike
Brian, congrats on finishing and thanks for posting the pictures. Looks like an incredible ride. I love the 300k distance. While it can be challenging, with some luck and some prep it can also be a really nice long day in the saddle. I take it this was with SIR? Looks that way. I someday hope

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2013-08-05 Thread Pondero
In spite of all my training avoidance tendencies, and celebration of the short ride, I admire and envy your accomplishment. Bravo!...and thanks for the fantastic photos! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

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2013-08-04 Thread hsmitham
Brian, Thanks for sharing and wow! What a ride. ~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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To

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2013-08-04 Thread dougP
Brian: Great photos! Snow in August? Wow! Thanks for posting. dougP On Sunday, August 4, 2013 7:08:33 PM UTC-7, stonehog wrote: > > I just finished a great 300k in Whatcom county (furthermost north/west > part of WA state), and my ride goal for 2013. It was my longest ride, and > my first 3

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2013-08-04 Thread Deacon Patrick
Awesome! With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, August 4, 2013 8:08:33 PM UTC-6, stonehog wrote: > > I just finished a great 300k in Whatcom county (furthermost north/west > part of WA state), and my ride goal for 2013. It was my longest ride, and > my first 300k. The first 60 miles led to a 5000' cl