[RBW] Re: WTB: A Riv in SF on January 3rd. Also looking for some route tips

2023-12-24 Thread Kim H.
Maybe ask Grant Petersen at Rivendell Bicycle Works ?

Kim Hetzel.

On Sunday, December 24, 2023 at 12:14:55 PM UTC-8 ian m wrote:

> I haven't lived in the Bay area for some years now but as far as camping 
> you can't go wrong anywhere in Marin. My #1 pick was always Samuel P 
> Taylor, closer to the distance you're looking for, beautiful park, and a 
> chill ride there and back 
>
> On Sunday, December 24, 2023 at 11:59:32 AM UTC-5 KenP wrote:
>
>> Ask Riv for a demo-loaner?
>>
>> On Friday, December 22, 2023 at 9:04:28 PM UTC-5 James wrote:
>>
>>> This may be a long-shot but I figured I would try.  I am traveling to SF 
>>> this new year and my cousin and I were looking to do an overnight bike 
>>> trip, leaving from and returning to SF.  I have been a long time lurker and 
>>> poster here, and I am wondering if anyone in the SF area would consider 
>>> lending me their Rivendell (size 59-65cm) from January 3rd to January 4th.  
>>> I have decided not to pack my 63cm AHH for the journey.  I am happy to put 
>>> down collateral of sorts.  It would be a pleasure to do the bike trip on a 
>>> Rivendell, and I think any model would do.  If this is something you would 
>>> consider, please reach out and we can talk on the phone and make sure we 
>>> are both comfortable with it.
>>>
>>> Secondly, I am open to any route recommendations.  We are looking for 
>>> 30ish miles each way.  Has anyone here camped on or around Pantoll?  We 
>>> haven't reservations so we would use hiker/biker sites.  Any specific 
>>> trails ya'll would recommend? 
>>>
>>> Thank you for considering this proposal and any route tips you may have.
>>>
>>> James
>>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: WTB: A Riv in SF on January 3rd. Also looking for some route tips

2023-12-24 Thread ian m
I haven't lived in the Bay area for some years now but as far as camping 
you can't go wrong anywhere in Marin. My #1 pick was always Samuel P 
Taylor, closer to the distance you're looking for, beautiful park, and a 
chill ride there and back 

On Sunday, December 24, 2023 at 11:59:32 AM UTC-5 KenP wrote:

> Ask Riv for a demo-loaner?
>
> On Friday, December 22, 2023 at 9:04:28 PM UTC-5 James wrote:
>
>> This may be a long-shot but I figured I would try.  I am traveling to SF 
>> this new year and my cousin and I were looking to do an overnight bike 
>> trip, leaving from and returning to SF.  I have been a long time lurker and 
>> poster here, and I am wondering if anyone in the SF area would consider 
>> lending me their Rivendell (size 59-65cm) from January 3rd to January 4th.  
>> I have decided not to pack my 63cm AHH for the journey.  I am happy to put 
>> down collateral of sorts.  It would be a pleasure to do the bike trip on a 
>> Rivendell, and I think any model would do.  If this is something you would 
>> consider, please reach out and we can talk on the phone and make sure we 
>> are both comfortable with it.
>>
>> Secondly, I am open to any route recommendations.  We are looking for 
>> 30ish miles each way.  Has anyone here camped on or around Pantoll?  We 
>> haven't reservations so we would use hiker/biker sites.  Any specific 
>> trails ya'll would recommend? 
>>
>> Thank you for considering this proposal and any route tips you may have.
>>
>> James
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: WTB: A Riv in SF on January 3rd. Also looking for some route tips

2023-12-24 Thread KenP
Ask Riv for a demo-loaner?

On Friday, December 22, 2023 at 9:04:28 PM UTC-5 James wrote:

> This may be a long-shot but I figured I would try.  I am traveling to SF 
> this new year and my cousin and I were looking to do an overnight bike 
> trip, leaving from and returning to SF.  I have been a long time lurker and 
> poster here, and I am wondering if anyone in the SF area would consider 
> lending me their Rivendell (size 59-65cm) from January 3rd to January 4th.  
> I have decided not to pack my 63cm AHH for the journey.  I am happy to put 
> down collateral of sorts.  It would be a pleasure to do the bike trip on a 
> Rivendell, and I think any model would do.  If this is something you would 
> consider, please reach out and we can talk on the phone and make sure we 
> are both comfortable with it.
>
> Secondly, I am open to any route recommendations.  We are looking for 
> 30ish miles each way.  Has anyone here camped on or around Pantoll?  We 
> haven't reservations so we would use hiker/biker sites.  Any specific 
> trails ya'll would recommend? 
>
> Thank you for considering this proposal and any route tips you may have.
>
> James
>

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