Dirty gravel! Beats me how they categorize this stuff, I took that off the
profile provided by the Almanzo 100 website. I categorize hills as
pleasantly rolling, difficult, and painfully steep!
Marc
On Friday, June 14, 2013 4:55:59 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote:
Nice! On pavement or dirt?
Indeed. Surface matters. I've had paved hills I've had to walk up when
loaded, but never a spun out rear wheel. Loose dirt, absolutely a different
experience. I've walked hills I would otherwise make it up either because
of spinning rear wheel or ruts, roots, rocks I simply am too unskilled to
That is enough evidence to prove that the Country Bike Rally truly occurred
based onManny and list standards for photos. Still leaves me wishing for more
will wait patiently and contently for others.
Thanks.
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There are some with the recap I posted on my
blog http://simplecycle-marc.blogspot.com/2013/06/a-long-weekend.html, I
apologize, I kinda suck at photography.
Marc
On Friday, June 14, 2013 10:52:17 AM UTC-4, Abcyclehank wrote:
That is enough evidence to prove that the Country Bike Rally truly
Great write up, Marc. Thanks. Category 5 climbs? Could you please enlighten
me as to the definitions of the categories?
With abandon,
Patrick
On Friday, June 14, 2013 10:35:38 AM UTC-6, Marc Irwin wrote:
There are some with the recap I posted on my blog
I don't know what a Catagory 5 Climb is, but I do know that if I tried to
stand up and pedal, the back wheel would spin instead of roll. The only
way to the top was either sit and grind or get off and walk...
On Friday, June 14, 2013 1:14:47 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote:
Great write up,
Nice! On pavement or dirt?
With abandon,
Patrick
On Friday, June 14, 2013 1:54:01 PM UTC-6, Tony McG wrote:
I don't know what a Catagory 5 Climb is, but I do know that if I tried to
stand up and pedal, the back wheel would spin instead of roll. The only
way to the top was either sit and
Marc,
Thoroughly enjoyable write-up--and photos, as well. The first one of that
rolling countryside got me interested right away. Thanks for sharing.
Tom
On Friday, June 14, 2013 12:35:38 PM UTC-4, Marc Irwin wrote:
There are some with the recap I posted on my blog
Did I miss pics of this great event from the beginning of the month? Would
love to see what I missed this year. Please respond with any option or
location of pictures.
Ryan one of these years I will partake Hankinson
Spring Lake, MI
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Here are a couple of pics that I took...
http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr7/WFRTony/002.jpg
http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr7/WFRTony/003.jpg
Hopefully Jim will post his pictures too. I had a great time with and I am
looking forward to riding with this bunch again. I am in the
I want to thank everybody for the hospitality and good times in Minnesota.
It was a pleasure to meet and ride with you all and I am looking forward
to another opportunity. I had fun, until I had to drive back through
Chicago, but that reminds of how the poor people live-the poor people who
I'll be sure there are plenty of pics Bobby, I'm sorry I didn't make it
east but Delaware is a bit of a hike.
Marc
On Tuesday, May 28, 2013 12:37:35 PM UTC-4, Montclair BobbyB wrote:
Marc (and MRCBR Rallyers)...
Wishing you all great weather and safe riding... Looking forward to pics.
Rally attendees: please feel free to message me privately to exchange
mobile phone numbers. It may be handy to text or call each other as we make
our way to Forestville and Spring Valley and when we're on the course of
the official ride.
On Tuesday, May 21, 2013 11:44:23 AM UTC-5, Jim Thill -
I will have room at campsite A24 for another tent. The party I expected from
Detroit will not be able to attend. I expect to be there before 8pm Friday.
Marc
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Marc (and MRCBR Rallyers)...
Wishing you all great weather and safe riding... Looking forward to pics.
Peace,
Bobby
On Tuesday, May 28, 2013 11:21:59 AM UTC-4, Marc Irwin wrote:
I will have room at campsite A24 for another tent. The party I expected
from Detroit will not be able to attend.
Good weather, well, that's subjective ;) Looks like it might be a little damp,
but local forecasts are notoriously unreliable.
Sounds like we have maybe 6-7 campsites reserved at Forestville. I expect that
will be enough.
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Unfortunately, am not going to make it this year. Too many other irons in
the fire. As in way more gigs than I planned. As well as a spousal
birthday that had been forgotten early in the year.
Eric Platt
St. Paul, MN
On Tue, May 28, 2013 at 12:37 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Very sorry to miss this ride! We'll look forward to pictures. Happy and
safe riding in the beautiful Driftless, all! --Tom
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Doug,
I sent you a message about this. Looking forward to the ride!
Sean
On Wednesday, May 22, 2013 2:59:24 PM UTC-5, Doug M wrote:
I'll be driving from St Paul to Preston on Friday afternoon and riding
from there to Forestville to camp for the night. I'll break camp Sunday AM
and ride
Looks rideable.
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I have reserved campsite A24 for myself and will have room to share. Amit
Singh from Detroit sent me a message that he may try to coordinate the trip
and come also, so he may opt to share my site. I'll wait and see how
things pan out with his schedule before I leave the option open.
Marc
On
I'll be driving from St Paul to Preston on Friday afternoon and riding from
there to Forestville to camp for the night. I'll break camp Sunday AM and
ride back to Preston to drop off the camping gear and ride for the day.
Returning to St Paul late Sunday afternoon when the rally is over. I
Are we going to forge the the ice-cold, waist-deep and treacherous Root
River with its sweeping current, where the bridge is out near Preston? Are
will we circumnavigate?
On Wed, May 22, 2013 at 2:59 PM, Doug M yengamg...@gmail.com wrote:
I'll be driving from St Paul to Preston on Friday
I prefer to leave the decision on river fording to the group. None of us is
as stupid as all of us!
On Wednesday, May 22, 2013 4:01:27 PM UTC-5, meehan...@gmail.com wrote:
Are we going to forge the the ice-cold, waist-deep and treacherous Root
River with its sweeping current, where the
Damn! I was deliberately trying to make it sound extra dicey with the hope
that you would answer of course we're crossing at the bridge site. This
would give participants something to anticipate with a bit of trepidation.
Myself included! I was think we could send the Weasel across first with a
Jim,
If you bring your Moonlander we could probably fashion the tires in to some
type of raft. I will be on skinny 700 x 40s so I will just have to hope for
the best.
Dan Abelson
On May 22, 2013 4:26 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery thill@gmail.com
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I prefer to leave the decision on
Just ride straight on really fast with the moonlander and you'll ride on
water. It works in Iceland...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oeJjzdlTuI
With abandon,
Patrick
On Wednesday, May 22, 2013 7:06:18 PM UTC-6, Dan wrote:
Jim,
If you bring your Moonlander we could probably fashion the
Around 7:30 am, I imagine.
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I want to offer a bit of detail about what this year's country bike rally
participants can expect.
We will be following the general course, if not the exact route, of the Almanzo
100, over two days of riding. Almanzo cue sheets, last I checked, were
available for download. The Almanzo course
Jim,
I would like to ride with you guys on Sunday. In order to keep a little
peace at home, I would probably drive up that morning and meet you all at
the campground instead of Preston. Do you have any idea what time you
would be leaving the campground?
Tony
On Thursday, May 9, 2013
Thanks Jim, since that's the case, I'll bring the big comfy stuff and get a
site of my own. I can share also if we can get away with it. See you then!
Marc
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I just got in touch with the park ranger at Forestville. The rule is up to
2 tents per site, up to 6 people per site. So unless we have more than 1-2
person tents, maybe it makes sense to get a few more sites.
On Friday, May 17, 2013 9:17:11 AM UTC-5, Marc Irwin wrote:
Thanks Jim, since
I just updated my blog post with the new info about camping. Basically,
we'll have to be somewhat strategic to get everybody in 2 tents per site.
Obviously, anybody who's willing to reserve a site in advance will probably
make friends quickly!
I decided to forego the official Almanzo ride this weekend in favor of
doing this. This sounds like a lot more fun and really I can't afford to
take the time to do both. I hope the weather cooperates!
Shaun Meehan
On Sat, May 11, 2013 at 7:05 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Great Shaun! It seems that we're gonna have a nice turnout.
On Thursday, May 16, 2013 10:40:01 AM UTC-5, meehan...@gmail.com wrote:
I decided to forego the official Almanzo ride this weekend in favor of
doing this. This sounds like a lot more fun and really I can't afford to
take the time
If I get the gist of the itinerary, we are going to camp and stay at
Forestville, ride out each day, end up making a loop and return to the
campground. So riding loaded with camping gear from place to place is not
on the agenda if we are camping there, correct.
Marc
On Friday, May 10, 2013
That's right Marc. For those of us camping at Forestville, we can leave our
gear there during the day. I'm basing the official start each day in Spring
Valley and Preston, respectively, because those towns have services like
lodging, groceries, etc. This gives us some bonus miles commuting to
Also, starting in the towns allows one-day ralliers to drive in, park
somewhere, and meet us conveniently.
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I intend to come up from Michigan. I'll roll with your plan to get a sight at
Forestville for three nights and return Monday. I can get my own or share, if
sharing is a possibility, let me know in a few days, Otherwise I will reserve
one next Wed.
Marc Irwin
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Great! So far I know of three people who reserved sites. Rumor has it that
the park rangers are flexible about the number of small tents, so I think
you can probably count on sharing a site, if you choose. The campground has
a number of non-reservable sites, for those who show up without
Sounds awesome, Jim. You MN people have it made. One of these years I'll
make the trip, but for now I'll just have to stare at my Hiawatha poster
and use my imagination.
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Note, I switched campsites at Forestville to A14. Useful info for anybody
who wants to be sure to camp near me, or away from me.
On Thursday, May 9, 2013 12:35:54 PM UTC-5, Scot Brooks wrote:
Sounds awesome, Jim. You MN people have it made. One of these years I'll
make the trip, but for now
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