Re: [RBW] Re: Riding around Seattle

2011-09-16 Thread Brian Hanson
Had a great time, as well. Here's proof that Rene was in Seattle - http://www.flickr.com/photos/stonehog/sets/72157627678368490/ . We started in Gas Works and saw the Ballard Locks, Space Needle, and Olympic Sculpture Park. He helped my navigation a bit around the Magnolia trail quagmire, and

[RBW] Re: Riding around Seattle

2011-09-15 Thread Alex Moll
René, Glad to hear you had some really fine chaps showing you around - I've enjoyed their company a few times. Sorry I couldn't join you, but I'm a school teacher in the suburbs north of Seattle. This is a very hectic time of year, especially since I moved to a different school this year to teach

Re: [RBW] Re: Riding around Seattle

2011-09-14 Thread Brian Hanson
Rene - other Seattle riders - I'm planning on being at Gas Works around 5:30pm today, so I'll wait by the main parking lot. We can head towards Golden Gardens and see if we have time to check out some of the other city sites before dark... Brian (copper hilsen) On Mon, Sep 12, 2011 at 10:45

Re: [RBW] Re: Riding around Seattle

2011-09-14 Thread René Sterental
Excellent. I'll be there with my white Bike Friday Llama and front and rear black bags. Rene Sent from my iPhone 4 On Sep 14, 2011, at 4:38 PM, Brian Hanson stone...@gmail.com wrote: Rene - other Seattle riders - I'm planning on being at Gas Works around 5:30pm today, so I'll wait by the main

Re: [RBW] Re: Riding around Seattle

2011-09-14 Thread René Sterental
Brian, It was wonderful to ride with you tonight and discover a different part of Seattle. Dinner at the Blue Moon (did I remember the name correctly?) was fantastic. Thank you for taking the time to ride with me. Please send me the photos you took. Thanks again! René -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Riding around Seattle

2011-09-12 Thread Rob
The classic ride in Seattle--the one that always makes me think--dang I am lucky to live here: Start at Pike Place Market. Ride north along Western, stop in at Elliot Bay Bicycles, check out their collection of gorgeous vintage bikes, say hello to Bob Freeman. Continue north the waterfront,

[RBW] Re: Riding around Seattle

2011-09-12 Thread soapscum
+1 on this ride! Turns out I'm free during the day most of the week, and I'll be out on the Hillborne anyhow, so if a mini Riv ride develops, I'd be all in. Shawn On Sep 12, 3:06 pm, Rob robha...@gmail.com wrote: The classic ride in Seattle--the one that always makes me think--dang I am lucky

Re: [RBW] Re: Riding around Seattle

2011-09-12 Thread René Sterental
On Saturday I took a very nice 17.5 mile ride led by Rob M. I'm not free during the weekdays until 5:00-5:30pm. That leaves a good 1-1.5 hours to go do the ride you recommend, but we'd have to meet at Gasworks Park since I know how to get there quickly. We could plan this for Wednesday at 5:30pm

[RBW] Re: Riding around Seattle

2011-09-11 Thread Steve D.
Free Range Bikes in Fremont is what I think Boomer is referring to. Nice little shop with a touch of Riv; saw a Betty Foy in the showroom. Counterbalance Bicycles on the Burke-Gilman trail where the trail intersects Blakely; can't miss it, it's in a rust-colored angular building. Recycled Cycles

[RBW] Re: Riding around Seattle

2011-09-10 Thread boomer
You can download a great map of Seattle bike trails here, http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/bikemaps.htm There's also a free Seattle bike map app for ipad, itouch, and iphone. You can pick up the actual map at almost any bike shop (free). Since you're staying near Gasworks Park, ask around

Re: [RBW] Re: Riding around Seattle

2011-09-10 Thread René Sterental
Thanks! I've downloaded several great maps on my Maplets app. I'll check the Bike shops if I can. René Sent from my iPhone 4 On Sep 10, 2011, at 7:42 PM, boomer phil...@gmail.com wrote: You can download a great map of Seattle bike trails here,