Re: [RBW] Friday Ride on the Columbia River

2013-09-17 Thread Shawn Granton
I'd like to be able to come, as I have Friday off, but I have a commitment right around noon, so don't know what time I could show up. Eric, if you do ride along the Columbia, my word of wisdom would be to figure out which way the wind is blowing. The wind can be pretty fierce along

Re: [RBW] Friday Ride on the Columbia River

2013-09-17 Thread Eric Norris
As of today, it's looking like at least showers, so perhaps the wind won't be a factor. I guess since I'll be riding upriver and back, at least one leg will be into a headwind ... --Eric On Sep 17, 2013, at 6:46 PM, Shawn Granton urbanadventurelea...@gmail.com wrote: I'd like to be able to

Re: [RBW] Friday Ride on the Columbia River

2013-09-17 Thread Shawn Granton
There are ways of lessening the wind influence, as the wind is felt strongest on Marine Drive. It's more manageable (usually) to deal with headwinds inland. So you could go out with the wind on Marine Dr, then cross over the I-5 or 205 bridge to ride Old Evergreen on the Washington side. Or make

Re: [RBW] Friday Ride on the Columbia River

2013-09-16 Thread James Warren
Will this be a Quickbeam ride? It seems Quickbeam-friendly. -Original Message- From: Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Sent: Sep 16, 2013 4:24 PM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Friday Ride on the Columbia River I'll be in Portland,

Re: [RBW] Friday Ride on the Columbia River

2013-09-16 Thread Eric Norris
I've done part of this on a QB, but I'll have my Dahon Smooth Hound this time (same bike I used for Seattle-Portland in July). Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy On Sep 16, 2013, at 4:31 PM, James Warren jimcwar...@earthlink.net wrote: Will this be a

Re: [RBW] Friday Ride on the Columbia River

2013-09-16 Thread Mike
Hey Eric, have fun on Fri. Unfortunately I can't ride that day. Hopefully you'll have good weather. Enjoy your trip. Go to Velo Cult if you get the chance. Definitely take transit out to Troutdale and avoid all the junk miles (riding through the city). Check this site for ride ideas:

Re: [RBW] Friday Ride on the Columbia River

2013-09-16 Thread Eric Norris
Thanks! I stopped by Velo Cult in July-very cool shop, and I'm still lusting after the Rene Herse they had hanging from the rafters. I'll have to stop by and get a beer this time. Eric N www.CampyOnly.com CampyOnlyGuy.blogspot.com Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy On Sep 16, 2013, at 5:51 PM, Mike