[RBW] Re: LA Bump Ride.

2013-09-16 Thread Evan Spacht
David, walked about 20 feet from the concert venue I was at, and I'll be darned, I accidentally found Stumptown today. Weird coincedence. Pictures to prove it http://www.flickr.com/photos/coconutbill/9767272226/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] Re: Minimalist Riding Shoes

2013-09-16 Thread Ron Mc
hey bro, I'm happy to hear of you wearing shoes on a bike On Sunday, September 15, 2013 7:56:15 AM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: I'm glad you've found what works for you. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners

[RBW] Re: Minimalist Riding Shoes

2013-09-16 Thread Deacon Patrick
Just moccasins. Come winter. These are for running in the wet cold (25˚F-45˚F) of Autumn and Spring. THese don't grip a smooth oak pedal like my barefoot or the leather does. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, September 16, 2013 6:24:38 AM UTC-6, Ron Mc wrote: hey bro, I'm happy to hear of you

Re: [RBW] FS Grunden's poncho

2013-09-16 Thread Adam
The poncho is sold pending payment. Thanks, Adam -- 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 post to

Re: [RBW] How much fits in a Baggins Boxy Bag?...5.5 lbs of fur!

2013-09-16 Thread Patrick Moore
I wish I could get my chihuahua to ride on-bike -- it would simplify life a lot. I tried to get him used to a Timbuktu pet backpack but he absolutely refused. I guess I'll just have to drag him behind me on a piece of string. My brother used to carry his part Bassenji (I think -- anyway, a dog

Re: [RBW] How much fits in a Baggins Boxy Bag?...5.5 lbs of fur!

2013-09-16 Thread Frank
Here's one. She'll ride here, in the Bakfiets bucket, or in the Burley with no trouble. Took to it right away. http://www.flickr.com/photos/pguillam/8394117426/ On Monday, September 16, 2013 7:16:38 AM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: I wish I could get my chihuahua to ride on-bike -- it would

Re: [RBW] How much fits in a Baggins Boxy Bag?...5.5 lbs of fur!

2013-09-16 Thread Patrick Moore
Thanks -- another cute photo. I guess I'll just have to beat Nico some more until he submits to bike riding. I recall when still married getting a tandem for my then wife and me and attaching a milk crate onto the back for our two Shi Tzu. They were certainly more tractable than Nico, but at one

[RBW] Re: Minimalist Riding Shoes

2013-09-16 Thread EGNolan
Patrick, Do you or someone you know make the moccasins or do you purchase them? I've been taking my lunch walks through the park barefoot enjoy it. I wear pretty minimal (ish) Teva sandals most days and I'd like to do more similar walking/riding but can't afford to try too many options for

[RBW] Re: SF Randonneurs Fall Populaire Report/Photos

2013-09-16 Thread Mike
Hey Jim, what a great ride. Glad you were able to get out and do it. That sure is a huge turnout, getting up there towards a SIR level of participation. I don't think we've ever had an event here in OR with a 100 riders. As usual, pictures of my old stomping grounds make me homesick.

[RBW] Re: Minimalist Riding Shoes

2013-09-16 Thread Mike
I have a friend who swears by these folks for information and shoes. http://naturalrunningcenter.com --mike -- 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

Re: [RBW] Re: Now taking a poll for the month of September SoCal Riv Ride Santa Monica

2013-09-16 Thread Bryan
Not sure about the parking situation. I ride to that area from my house (I'm spoiled). If you're going up Westridge, another option would be to meet at Peet's at the corner of San Vicente and Gorham in Brentwood. That's all City of LA street parking around there and might be more forgiving than

Re: [RBW] Re: Now taking a poll for the month of September SoCal Riv Ride Santa Monica

2013-09-16 Thread Hugh Smitham
Thanks for the info Bryan. Hugh Sunland, Ca On Mon, Sep 16, 2013 at 8:31 AM, Bryan bwedg...@gmail.com wrote: Not sure about the parking situation. I ride to that area from my house (I'm spoiled). If you're going up Westridge, another option would be to meet at Peet's at the corner of San

Re: [RBW] Re: SF Randonneurs Fall Populaire Report/Photos

2013-09-16 Thread Hugh Smitham
Hey Jim, Forgot to wish you Happy Birthday. Happy Birthday great way to celebrate another year with a ride. ~Hugh On Mon, Sep 16, 2013 at 8:49 AM, Cyclofiend Jim cyclofi...@earthlink.netwrote: Just got the email report from RBA Rob Hawks, who confirmed 95 started and ~50% (by show of hands

[RBW] Re: SF Randonneurs Fall Populaire Report/Photos

2013-09-16 Thread Andy Smitty Schmidt
Looks like a great ride. No Rando events for me this year, although I'm thinking I'll do the Verboort Populaire in Nov. --Smitty -- 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

[RBW] Re: SF Randonneurs Fall Populaire Report/Photos

2013-09-16 Thread William
I was there, and it was a lovely day. It was my longest ride in quite a while, but I was determined to do it because I have a two-day, 130 mile adventure this Thursday/Friday. I saw Toshi at the finish, and spotted several Rivendells. A number of Hilsens, including a super tall orange 2TT

[RBW] Re: Need life advice? Explore by bike!

2013-09-16 Thread Jeremy Till
Nice! Tilden's great these days for riding. Not too hot and there's just a little bit more moisture to consolidate the dirt and provide a little more traction. Looks like you hit some of the trails we'll hit on the NEBMT in a few

Re: [RBW] Re: Now taking a poll for the month of September SoCal Riv Ride Santa Monica

2013-09-16 Thread Aaron Thomas
Parking in and around Peet's Coffee on Montana Ave and 14th Street is generally not a problem. Some blocks are permit-only, but most are entirely open to the public without time limitations. Just gotta peep the signs. On Sunday, September 15, 2013 7:12:39 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:

[RBW] Re: Need life advice? Explore by bike!

2013-09-16 Thread hsmitham
Manny, great looking day of riding as always interesting pictures. ~Hugh On Sunday, September 15, 2013 9:02:44 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: New job, new commuting route, new places to explore. Still trying to figure out a solid way back home. Lots of opportunity to mixed it up but still

Re: [RBW] Re: It's like having a brand new bike!

2013-09-16 Thread SMP
Thank you! You're right... luckily I don't live or work on those hills :) Still, always to have them in my back pocket, just in case. On Friday, September 13, 2013 3:24:48 PM UTC+2, stevef wrote: I dunno-there's some pretty good hills in Zurich as I recall...the cassette probably just

[RBW] Re: LA Bump Ride.

2013-09-16 Thread Tom Virgil
Popped this into google maps and selected bicycle. I had to laugh. Their selected route on W.Sunset takes you within two blocks of Laur el and Hardy park. Neither you nor Evan tend toward those two characters, but it struck my funny bone to see it on the map. Looks like you had a good time

[RBW] Re: Whitefish Bike Retreat - MT

2013-09-16 Thread Sean Cleary
Gotta get there and soon! Thanks for posting this valuable resource, Nick! On Saturday, September 14, 2013 1:29:36 PM UTC-5, Nick Worthington wrote: Just came back from a ride in Montana, and wanted to give a shout-out to the Whitefish Bike Retreat. A lovely bike-focused hostel just outside

[RBW] Re: SF Randonneurs Fall Populaire Report/Photos

2013-09-16 Thread Michael Hechmer
I don't usually read ride reports anymore and approaching 69 am not at all motivated to go past 3 hours, and I don't live in the Bay area (but visit once or twice a year) but i did read this report; and enjoyed the pictures too. No doubt a great day. Happy Birthday. BTW, I'll be spending my

[RBW] Re: Minimalist Riding Shoes

2013-09-16 Thread Evan Baird
I've been trying to get a casual cycling shoe made by these folks out in Mariposa. They make really nice moccasins for hunting and renaissance faires. I have a pair of the 2 button boots. http://oldesoles.com/shop/images/cat-sandals/ghillies/ghillies.jpg http://www.nativearth.net/ I sent a

[RBW] Re: SF Randonneurs Fall Populaire Report/Photos

2013-09-16 Thread Deacon Patrick
What a fantastic birthday ride! Happy birthday. With abandon, Patrick On Sunday, September 15, 2013 2:38:34 PM UTC-6, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: Capped off a fine birthday week by joining about a 100 new and old randonneurs on the 2013 SF Randonneurs Fall Populaire. Starting in San Fransisco's

[RBW] Re: SF Randonneurs Fall Populaire Report/Photos

2013-09-16 Thread Cyclofiend Jim
Just got the email report from RBA Rob Hawks, who confirmed 95 started and ~50% (by show of hands estimate) were new to brevets. Along the route, there were at least four riders who got the elevator pitch for brevets from me - only because they had asked and said how much they wanted to try

[RBW] Re: Minimalist Riding Shoes

2013-09-16 Thread Deacon Patrick
Mike, your friend is right -- that's a great site for info. Eric, my moccasins are made by Bonnie at http://beyondcomfort.com. She made our family's moccasins a style not on her site, a below the ankle with laces and tongue. She does an incredible job building up her last to match the

[RBW] Friday Ride on the Columbia River

2013-09-16 Thread Eric Norris
I'll be in Portland, OR, on Friday, with bike in hand and plans to do a ride along the Columbia River. Anybody interested in joining me, or who has suggestions for a route (I'll be departing from NW Portland, but I may take transit towards Troutdale to reduce in-town miles) can contact me

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

[RBW] Practical Racing

2013-09-16 Thread Deacon Patrick
Sometimes racing can be practical. Today, after a wonderful ride to a mountain reservoir where I spend a few hours before coming home, I could clearly see in looming well over the horizon a wall of thunderous clouds. Each time I was able to glimpse them between the trees and hills it was

[RBW] Re: Practical Racing

2013-09-16 Thread Ron Mc
good run On Monday, September 16, 2013 7:39:16 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: Sometimes racing can be practical. Today, after a wonderful ride to a mountain reservoir where I spend a few hours before coming home, I could clearly see in looming well over the horizon a wall of thunderous

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] Re: Practical Racing

2013-09-16 Thread Robert Barr
Patrick, my commuting colleagues and I have a variation of your race that we do fairly often. On stormy days we watch the storms coming in on weather radar and time our departure for home based on the storm arrival. We almost always procrastinate just a bit too long and end up with a sprint to

[RBW] Re: Fender lights FS: Update

2013-09-16 Thread asc
If the Spanninga isn't taken, I am interested. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Monday, September 16, 2013 1:16:39 PM UTC-4, bertin753 wrote: The 4D Lite Plus has sold. Take the Spanninga for $12 shipped CONUS. On Sat, Sep 14, 2013 at 9:23 PM, Patrick Moore bert...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote:

Re: [RBW] Re: Practical Racing

2013-09-16 Thread Deacon Patrick
Great fun, Bob. I figured I wouldn't be alone in playing with storms that way. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, September 16, 2013 7:06:08 PM UTC-6, Robert Barr wrote: Patrick, my commuting colleagues and I have a variation of your race that we do fairly often. On stormy days we watch

[RBW] Tail lights FS: Both have been claimed.

2013-09-16 Thread Patrick Moore
Both claimed. -- *RESUMES THAT GET YOU NOTICED!* Certified Resume Writer http://resumespecialties.com/index.html patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Albuquerque, NM -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[RBW] Re: Practical Racing

2013-09-16 Thread Garth
Nice Patrick I've done it many a time here in O-Hyo .Ho hum such a beautiful day at the start not a cloud in the sky, nothing on the radar. An hour or so later as some clouds gently roll in . hark I hear what ? Thunder of course ? Where am I ? In a

[RBW] Re: Minimalist Riding Shoes

2013-09-16 Thread Jon Doyle
Soft Star Dash RunAmochttp://www.softstarshoes.com/adult-shoes/dash-runamoc-all-smooth-black.html, with trail sole. They don't look so historic, and work very well. Nice interface with rubber block pedals. Jon Watertown, MA On Monday, September 16, 2013 6:07:26 PM UTC-4, Evan Baird wrote:

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

[RBW] Re: Practical Racing

2013-09-16 Thread Tony DeFilippo
Love it! On the other hand I've also found myself overtaken... or surprised by a storm and ended up taking cover under a bridge... Or getting wet. If say in running about even on beating vs losing the race with storms this summer! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] Practical Racing

2013-09-16 Thread Michael Williams
Sounds like a fun mini-adventure, and you did a wonderful job telling the story! -Mike On Mon, Sep 16, 2013 at 5:39 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Sometimes racing can be practical. Today, after a wonderful ride to a mountain reservoir where I spend a few hours before coming

Re: [RBW] Re: Practical Racing

2013-09-16 Thread Patrick Moore
Fun topic. With me, whether I win or lose depends on whether I have fenders installed. If I don't, I lose -- guaranteed. Pedaling furiously, I manage to get far enough from home and into an area where there is no shelter, and have to plod away wetly thereafter until I reach my destination. Funny:

[RBW] Re: Practical Racing

2013-09-16 Thread Manuel Acosta
Pat, Practical racing is what I do everyday! When I ride into spiderwebs I sometimes pretend I'm apart of some invisible race that I just won. So instead of getting mad, I practice my winning pose as I cross that race tape. Good times always. -Manny On Monday, September 16, 2013 5:39:16 PM

[RBW] Morgan Territory to Diablo ride 9/29

2013-09-16 Thread Manuel Acosta
Looking to do a mixed terrain ride from Concord BART through Morgan Territory and over the backside of DIablo. This ride is stemming from wanting to see the damage done by the recent fire on Mt.Diablo and later on hoping to take pictures of the recovery. Pretty much everything from the new