[RBW] Re: New Years Day PDX Ride?
Hi Smitty - Here are my few pics from the ride - I tried to caption them but do not think it took. http://www.flickr.com/photos/dhoganahh/sets/72157632418993582/show/ BTW, Happy Birthday Dennis in PDX On Tuesday, January 1, 2013 10:16:25 PM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: 13 folks showed up for the ride today. 6 on Rivendells. Good times ensued. Plenty of stairs, steep hills, spectacular views, and cool refreshing air. Pics from the Smitty camhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/15966859@N07/sets/72157632406667191/ (no taco pics but there's one of a burrito towards the end) Path Less Pedaled Russ was working the shutter toohttp://www.flickr.com/photos/russroca/8335041811/ --Smitty On Sunday, December 23, 2012 11:41:43 AM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: Just putting the feelers out to see if any Portland area Riv-sters would be interested in a New Years Day ride. I don't necessarily have a specific route or destination to suggest. Just figured I'd see if there was interest and we could go from there. --Andy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/e1ApIXBbtHAJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: New Years Day PDX Ride?
Next time will try to give more notice, Ron. This was sort of last minute waiting to see what the sky was going to do. Except for a few grumbles on the stairs :-), everyone had a blast. There was talk of doing another ride in the next couple months. Perhaps a less urban route... Hagg Lk and Dixie Mtn were mentioned as possibilities. --Smitty On Tuesday, January 1, 2013 11:08:59 PM UTC-8, Ron MH wrote: Bummed that I missed it. I should pay closer attention to the list. Happy New Year to all! On Tuesday, January 1, 2013 10:16:25 PM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: 13 folks showed up for the ride today. 6 on Rivendells. Good times ensued. Plenty of stairs, steep hills, spectacular views, and cool refreshing air. Pics from the Smitty camhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/15966859@N07/sets/72157632406667191/ (no taco pics but there's one of a burrito towards the end) Path Less Pedaled Russ was working the shutter toohttp://www.flickr.com/photos/russroca/8335041811/ --Smitty On Sunday, December 23, 2012 11:41:43 AM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: Just putting the feelers out to see if any Portland area Riv-sters would be interested in a New Years Day ride. I don't necessarily have a specific route or destination to suggest. Just figured I'd see if there was interest and we could go from there. --Andy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/hpWrkhYZ28UJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: New Years Day PDX Ride?
Looks fantastic! Was in Astoria watching ships sail by. Looking forward to the next ride! cc -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/yJpTlQhpwEEJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: New Years Day PDX Ride?
13 folks showed up for the ride today. 6 on Rivendells. Good times ensued. Plenty of stairs, steep hills, spectacular views, and cool refreshing air. Pics from the Smitty camhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/15966859@N07/sets/72157632406667191/ (no taco pics but there's one of a burrito towards the end) Path Less Pedaled Russ was working the shutter toohttp://www.flickr.com/photos/russroca/8335041811/ --Smitty On Sunday, December 23, 2012 11:41:43 AM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: Just putting the feelers out to see if any Portland area Riv-sters would be interested in a New Years Day ride. I don't necessarily have a specific route or destination to suggest. Just figured I'd see if there was interest and we could go from there. --Andy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/Bzn3Q9MJB-MJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: New Years Day PDX Ride?
Bummed that I missed it. I should pay closer attention to the list. Happy New Year to all! On Tuesday, January 1, 2013 10:16:25 PM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: 13 folks showed up for the ride today. 6 on Rivendells. Good times ensued. Plenty of stairs, steep hills, spectacular views, and cool refreshing air. Pics from the Smitty camhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/15966859@N07/sets/72157632406667191/ (no taco pics but there's one of a burrito towards the end) Path Less Pedaled Russ was working the shutter toohttp://www.flickr.com/photos/russroca/8335041811/ --Smitty On Sunday, December 23, 2012 11:41:43 AM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: Just putting the feelers out to see if any Portland area Riv-sters would be interested in a New Years Day ride. I don't necessarily have a specific route or destination to suggest. Just figured I'd see if there was interest and we could go from there. --Andy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/1md3I-oGw7AJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: New Years Day PDX Ride?
I got confirmation that the taco joint will be open on New Year's Day. The dining room is out of sight of the bikes, so a lock might be useful if you want to stop for tacos. I plan to wear my wooly warm tweed sweater vest if anyone wants to be matchy-match. See whoever tomorrow 11am at the benches on the Willamette River Greenway Trail near NW 9th Naito Pkwy. Here.https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=45.533124,-122.678919hl=enll=45.533244,-122.678275spn=0.003803,0.008894sll=45.532838,-122.680764sspn=0.007546,0.025964t=hmra=miftmrsp=0sz=16z=17 --Smitty On Sunday, December 23, 2012 11:41:43 AM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: Just putting the feelers out to see if any Portland area Riv-sters would be interested in a New Years Day ride. I don't necessarily have a specific route or destination to suggest. Just figured I'd see if there was interest and we could go from there. --Andy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/CJwM9IXWGqUJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: New Years Day PDX Ride?
Cool. I'll be there on my Hilsen. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/VSaLCYvTrzYJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: New Years Day PDX Ride?
See you then - I'll start with the Wheelman and break off to see you at 11 Dennis in PDX On Monday, December 31, 2012 10:24:54 AM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: I got confirmation that the taco joint will be open on New Year's Day. The dining room is out of sight of the bikes, so a lock might be useful if you want to stop for tacos. I plan to wear my wooly warm tweed sweater vest if anyone wants to be matchy-match. See whoever tomorrow 11am at the benches on the Willamette River Greenway Trail near NW 9th Naito Pkwy. Here.https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=45.533124,-122.678919hl=enll=45.533244,-122.678275spn=0.003803,0.008894sll=45.532838,-122.680764sspn=0.007546,0.025964t=hmra=miftmrsp=0sz=16z=17 --Smitty On Sunday, December 23, 2012 11:41:43 AM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: Just putting the feelers out to see if any Portland area Riv-sters would be interested in a New Years Day ride. I don't necessarily have a specific route or destination to suggest. Just figured I'd see if there was interest and we could go from there. --Andy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/88w6TufWyTgJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: New Years Day PDX Ride?
This sounds like a good idea. I got the hall pass from my wife and can meet anywhere. I'm working the next two days so can't check on the tacos. --mike On Friday, December 28, 2012 8:58:49 AM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: Well kids, The weather forecast for Jan 1 is looking pretty good, so I say we should do a PDX Riv ride. Here's what I have in mind... New Year's Day Taco Ride! Going off of Leaf Mike Slayer's suggestion... meet downtown, ride up to Pittock Mansion, across Skyline to Forest Park, and down to cross the St Johns Bridge. It should have a nice combination of stairs, steep climbs, fast descents, gravel, and mud. Then the whole thing winds up at the taqueria and mexican bakery/grocery in St Johns (I really hope they're open on New Years Day). Meet on the Willamette River Greenway Trail in front of (or perhaps it's behind) the Mistral Building (think NW 9th Naito Pkwy but closer to the water... map herehttps://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=45.533124,-122.678919hl=enll=45.533244,-122.678275spn=0.003803,0.008894sll=45.532838,-122.680764sspn=0.007546,0.025964t=hmra=miftmrsp=0sz=16z=17) There are some benches and a little hang-out area right by the river... that's the place. Roll out at 11am... show up before that. Even though the ride officially ends in St Johns, I'll be riding home towards the Woodstock neighborhood if anyone wants to head that way too... after eating tacos of course. This is NOT a loop, but if any out-of-towners drive to the start and aren't sure exactly how to get back to their car, I'll ride back to the start with you... after eating tacos of course. Also, In any of you NoPo folks are familiar with the Santa Cruz Taqueria/Panaderia on Lombard St and can swing by and confirm if they'll be open on Jan 1, that would be cool. I'm going on the assumption that they'll be open, but am not sure. Lastly, I'm inviting a couple non-Riv friends. You should do the same. --Smitty -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/-E2FKM_bkCgJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: New Years Day PDX Ride?
Smitty - this sounds good - I'll try to round up a neighbor or two as well Dennis in PDX On Friday, December 28, 2012 8:58:49 AM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: Well kids, The weather forecast for Jan 1 is looking pretty good, so I say we should do a PDX Riv ride. Here's what I have in mind... New Year's Day Taco Ride! Going off of Leaf Mike Slayer's suggestion... meet downtown, ride up to Pittock Mansion, across Skyline to Forest Park, and down to cross the St Johns Bridge. It should have a nice combination of stairs, steep climbs, fast descents, gravel, and mud. Then the whole thing winds up at the taqueria and mexican bakery/grocery in St Johns (I really hope they're open on New Years Day). Meet on the Willamette River Greenway Trail in front of (or perhaps it's behind) the Mistral Building (think NW 9th Naito Pkwy but closer to the water... map herehttps://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=45.533124,-122.678919hl=enll=45.533244,-122.678275spn=0.003803,0.008894sll=45.532838,-122.680764sspn=0.007546,0.025964t=hmra=miftmrsp=0sz=16z=17) There are some benches and a little hang-out area right by the river... that's the place. Roll out at 11am... show up before that. Even though the ride officially ends in St Johns, I'll be riding home towards the Woodstock neighborhood if anyone wants to head that way too... after eating tacos of course. This is NOT a loop, but if any out-of-towners drive to the start and aren't sure exactly how to get back to their car, I'll ride back to the start with you... after eating tacos of course. Also, In any of you NoPo folks are familiar with the Santa Cruz Taqueria/Panaderia on Lombard St and can swing by and confirm if they'll be open on Jan 1, that would be cool. I'm going on the assumption that they'll be open, but am not sure. Lastly, I'm inviting a couple non-Riv friends. You should do the same. --Smitty -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/t9FR8fveEP0J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: New Years Day PDX Ride?
Well kids, The weather forecast for Jan 1 is looking pretty good, so I say we should do a PDX Riv ride. Here's what I have in mind... New Year's Day Taco Ride! Going off of Leaf Mike Slayer's suggestion... meet downtown, ride up to Pittock Mansion, across Skyline to Forest Park, and down to cross the St Johns Bridge. It should have a nice combination of stairs, steep climbs, fast descents, gravel, and mud. Then the whole thing winds up at the taqueria and mexican bakery/grocery in St Johns (I really hope they're open on New Years Day). Meet on the Willamette River Greenway Trail in front of (or perhaps it's behind) the Mistral Building (think NW 9th Naito Pkwy but closer to the water... map herehttps://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=45.533124,-122.678919hl=enll=45.533244,-122.678275spn=0.003803,0.008894sll=45.532838,-122.680764sspn=0.007546,0.025964t=hmra=miftmrsp=0sz=16z=17) There are some benches and a little hang-out area right by the river... that's the place. Roll out at 11am... show up before that. Even though the ride officially ends in St Johns, I'll be riding home towards the Woodstock neighborhood if anyone wants to head that way too... after eating tacos of course. This is NOT a loop, but if any out-of-towners drive to the start and aren't sure exactly how to get back to their car, I'll ride back to the start with you... after eating tacos of course. Also, In any of you NoPo folks are familiar with the Santa Cruz Taqueria/Panaderia on Lombard St and can swing by and confirm if they'll be open on Jan 1, that would be cool. I'm going on the assumption that they'll be open, but am not sure. Lastly, I'm inviting a couple non-Riv friends. You should do the same. --Smitty -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/b6muOJJ1dfkJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: New Years Day PDX Ride?
Hey Smitty - I like the idea as long as it is not too early or too wet. I usually do the BTA or Wheelman ride which starts at 10am down on Naito Parkway by the battleship memorial. It could be a starting point for a Riv ride to more interesting spots. Dennis in PDX On Sunday, December 23, 2012 11:41:43 AM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: Just putting the feelers out to see if any Portland area Riv-sters would be interested in a New Years Day ride. I don't necessarily have a specific route or destination to suggest. Just figured I'd see if there was interest and we could go from there. --Andy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/juXG_glbwiEJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: New Years Day PDX Ride?
I saw the Wheelmen and BTA rides. I have no objection to joining up with either of them, but they sound uninspiring. I ride on (and enjoy) neighborhood streets and MUPs in the city everyday. I was thinking/hoping for something more... gravel roads, vacant lots, farmland, flood control dikes, stairs, hobo paths through industrial areas, etc. Something like Dixie Mtn would be a great way to kick off the new year if the sky cooperates. Some sort of spirited ramble closer to home might be more practical if the weather is less ideal. My initial thoughts were 1) explore the west hills a bit (mostly new territory for me) with perhaps a stint through Forest Park. or 2) take the MAX out to Hillsboro or Gresham and ride around out in the country. Let's give it a few days and see what the weather dictates. Glad to hear that other's are interested. --Andy On Sunday, December 23, 2012 11:41:43 AM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: Just putting the feelers out to see if any Portland area Riv-sters would be interested in a New Years Day ride. I don't necessarily have a specific route or destination to suggest. Just figured I'd see if there was interest and we could go from there. --Andy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/sVUpJWVACDQJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: New Years Day PDX Ride?
On Dec 24, 11:01 am, Andy Smitty Schmidt 54ca...@gmail.com wrote: My initial thoughts were 1) explore the west hills a bit (mostly new territory for me) with perhaps a stint through Forest Park. or 2) take the MAX out to Hillsboro or Gresham and ride around out in the country. I like these ideas although I'll say that the West Hills is probably the most doable for me. Riding up to Pittock Mansion and then over to Council Crest could be nice and then we could drop down towards Multnomah Village. Or we could go up to Pittock Mansion and then head along Skyline over to Saltzman and drop into Forest Park which is sure to be muddy. A Riv ride for later in the year out to Hillsboro by Max and maybe out and around Hagg Lake might be nice. There's some great back roads out that way. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: New Years Day PDX Ride?
I'd maybe be interested in a ride... if it's not raining. I'm having a hard time getting motivated to ride in the rain this winter. What type of ride are you talking about, a meander about town or something more ambitious like Dixie Mountain, weather permitting. --mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/akcjX-oiKu0J. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: New Years Day PDX Ride?
I'll be there in spirt Andy. How about Nestucca River Road? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/czxmhWarrSkJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: New Years Day PDX Ride?
You bet, Smitty. If it's not pouring rain AND cold (I can handle either in isolation) I'm game. -Allan On Sunday, December 23, 2012 11:41:43 AM UTC-8, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote: Just putting the feelers out to see if any Portland area Riv-sters would be interested in a New Years Day ride. I don't necessarily have a specific route or destination to suggest. Just figured I'd see if there was interest and we could go from there. --Andy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/LkcC2fVuNRAJ. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
