Re: [RBW] Re: NAHBS in Sacramento Feb. 26 - 28

2016-02-10 Thread Shawn Granton 
On Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 7:55:12 AM UTC-8, Evan Baird wrote:
>
> FYI, at least some of the Motels 6 will kick you out and cancel your 
> reservation if you have bikes. No storage room or even lockup allowed. Also 
> apparently prositution busts are a regular occurrence at least at the 
> midtown location.


I find that interesting, since you're supposed to get a 10% discount at 
Motel 6 if you are an Adventure Cycling Association member! Was there a 
specific Motel 6 where this happened? It might be good if ACA learned about 
that.
-Shawn 

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Re: [RBW] Re: NAHBS in Sacramento Feb. 26 - 28

2016-02-10 Thread Evan Baird 
FYI, at least some of the Motels 6 will kick you out and cancel your 
reservation if you have bikes. No storage room or even lockup allowed. Also 
apparently prositution busts are a regular occurrence at least at the midtown 
location.

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Re: [RBW] Re: NAHBS in Sacramento Feb. 26 - 28

2016-02-10 Thread Evan Baird 
That said, Amtrak from the bay area is easy and enjoyable.

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Re: [RBW] Re: NAHBS in Sacramento Feb. 26 - 28

2016-02-09 Thread René Sterental 
I'm also going on Saturday. Have been there once before and enjoyed it very
much.

On Sun, Feb 7, 2016 at 8:13 PM, Jim M.  wrote:

> I didn't find a reason to go more than one day, even though I really like
> looking at beautiful bikes. If you really wanted to speak in depth with
> multiple builders, maybe go multiple days, but I think for the  average
> "just lookin" person, one day suffices.
>
> jim m
> wc ca
>
>
> On Sunday, February 7, 2016 at 1:05:17 PM UTC-8, Daniel Jackson wrote:
>>
>> Is it worth going to the show for just one or two days? How different is
>> the show for the average onlooker, day to day?
>>
>> On Sunday, February 7, 2016 at 3:12:09 PM UTC-5, blakcloud wrote:
>>>
>>> Thanks Jim, this is perfect. Thanks to everyone who has given me advice.
>>> Just hope the show is good this year.
>>>
>>>
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[RBW] Re: NAHBS in Sacramento Feb. 26 - 28

2016-02-07 Thread Jim M. 
I didn't find a reason to go more than one day, even though I really like 
looking at beautiful bikes. If you really wanted to speak in depth with 
multiple builders, maybe go multiple days, but I think for the  average 
"just lookin" person, one day suffices.

jim m
wc ca

On Sunday, February 7, 2016 at 1:05:17 PM UTC-8, Daniel Jackson wrote:
>
> Is it worth going to the show for just one or two days? How different is 
> the show for the average onlooker, day to day? 
>
> On Sunday, February 7, 2016 at 3:12:09 PM UTC-5, blakcloud wrote:
>>
>> Thanks Jim, this is perfect. Thanks to everyone who has given me advice. 
>> Just hope the show is good this year. 
>>
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: NAHBS in Sacramento Feb. 26 - 28

2016-02-07 Thread Daniel Jackson 
Is it worth going to the show for just one or two days? How different is 
the show for the average onlooker, day to day? 

On Sunday, February 7, 2016 at 3:12:09 PM UTC-5, blakcloud wrote:
>
> Thanks Jim, this is perfect. Thanks to everyone who has given me advice. 
> Just hope the show is good this year. 
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: NAHBS in Sacramento Feb. 26 - 28

2016-02-07 Thread blakcloud 
Thanks Jim, this is perfect. Thanks to everyone who has given me advice. 
Just hope the show is good this year. 


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[RBW] Re: NAHBS in Sacramento Feb. 26 - 28

2016-02-07 Thread Jim M. 

You can get BART at SFO to take you to an Amtrak Station, at which you get 
on a Capitol Corridor train to Sacramento.

At SFO BART, take a train heading to Pittsburg/Bay Point or to Richmond, 
and get off at the 12th St Oakland station. The Jack London AMTRAK station 
is less than a mile walk. The walk is through downtown Oakland, and you can 
get coffee/food if you want. Alternatively, take the Richmond-bound BART to 
Richmond station. The Richmond Amtrak station is co-located with the BART 
station, but there are no services nearby, and the neighborhood is not the 
best.

The Amtrak station in Sacramento is less than a mile from the convention 
center.

On returning to the Bay Area, you can get off in Martinez, but that would 
necessitate a taxi or Uber to Walnut Creek. If you take Amtrak to Richmond, 
you can get on BART, and at the MacArthur Station, transfer to 
a Pittsburg/Bay Point train (some times labeled Concord). Take that train 
to Walnut Creek, and Riv HQ is a short walk. When you're done with the test 
ride, you can go back to BART and take an SFO-bound train back to the 
airport.

If you have any questions, let me know.

jim m
wc ca


On Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 8:15:37 PM UTC-8, blakcloud wrote:
>
> Well I think I lied above, I have decided that I am going to NAHBS after 
> all but I need a little help with logistics. 
>
> I will be flying to San Fransisco on the Friday and making my way to 
> Sacramento and I was thinking the cheapest way would be to take the train 
> system from the airport. Can anyone give me any information to make my trip 
> easier? I know absolutely nothing about the transit systems in California. 
>
> I will leave Sacramento after the bike show on Sunday and make my way back 
> to SF or area as I would love to go to Riv HQ and test ride the A. Homer 
> Hilsen on the Monday. Then fly back to Toronto on that day or the next. 
>
> Thanks in advance for any help in navigating that portion of my trip. 
>
> Thomas
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: NAHBS in Sacramento Feb. 26 - 28

2016-02-07 Thread ted 
I believe Bart goes to both sfo and Oakland airport now.

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Re: [RBW] Re: NAHBS in Sacramento Feb. 26 - 28

2016-02-06 Thread Eric Norris 
Unfortunately, light rail is still years away from going to the airport. Your 
best bet would be a taxi or Uber to get downtown … and once you get there, the 
transit choices are going to be far less that what you’re used to in Toronto. 
You’ll need to walk a lot or check the bus schedules to get around town.

Getting from Sacramento to SF is easier. You can take Amtrak from the downtown 
station to Richmond and connect with BART, which goes right into downtown San 
Francisco (where you’ll find more familiar transit options). There’s a BART 
stop fairly close to Rivendell—check their system maps and timetables online.

--Eric Norris
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www.campyonly.com
campyonlyguy.blogspot.com

> On Feb 6, 2016, at 8:15 PM, blakcloud  wrote:
> 
> Well I think I lied above, I have decided that I am going to NAHBS after all 
> but I need a little help with logistics. 
> 
> I will be flying to San Fransisco on the Friday and making my way to 
> Sacramento and I was thinking the cheapest way would be to take the train 
> system from the airport. Can anyone give me any information to make my trip 
> easier? I know absolutely nothing about the transit systems in California. 
> 
> I will leave Sacramento after the bike show on Sunday and make my way back to 
> SF or area as I would love to go to Riv HQ and test ride the A. Homer Hilsen 
> on the Monday. Then fly back to Toronto on that day or the next. 
> 
> Thanks in advance for any help in navigating that portion of my trip. 
> 
> Thomas
> 
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[RBW] Re: NAHBS in Sacramento Feb. 26 - 28

2016-02-06 Thread blakcloud 
Well I think I lied above, I have decided that I am going to NAHBS after 
all but I need a little help with logistics. 

I will be flying to San Fransisco on the Friday and making my way to 
Sacramento and I was thinking the cheapest way would be to take the train 
system from the airport. Can anyone give me any information to make my trip 
easier? I know absolutely nothing about the transit systems in California. 

I will leave Sacramento after the bike show on Sunday and make my way back 
to SF or area as I would love to go to Riv HQ and test ride the A. Homer 
Hilsen on the Monday. Then fly back to Toronto on that day or the next. 

Thanks in advance for any help in navigating that portion of my trip. 

Thomas

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[RBW] Re: NAHBS in Sacramento Feb. 26 - 28

2016-02-04 Thread blakcloud 
I went in 2009, 2010, 2013 and 2014 and there has been a shift in the show 
every time I go and this shift is not something I like. It started with a 
show for hand built bikes but now has become a lot more corporate. You see 
less frame builders and more corporations, like Shimano, Campagnolo, Gates 
Drive Systems, SRAM, Chris King and Rtichey. This is the stuff you can see 
anywhere. It is the frame builders that make the show and they are 
dwindling over the years. 

After 2014 I decided it's not worth it for me to fly from Toronto to the 
host city,  get a hotel for three or four days and see less and less frame 
builders. Now if it was in my backyard, then there would be no doubt I 
would go. 

I will be fine looking at everyone's photos. 


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[RBW] Re: NAHBS in Sacramento Feb. 26 - 28

2016-02-04 Thread Jon Dukeman in the foothills of Colorado 
Who ever goes*Plse take photos and post. for those who can't 
attend.*
Jon

On Thursday, February 4, 2016 at 11:00:57 AM UTC-7, Neil wrote:

> Has anybody been before? I've been wanting to go the last few years, so 
> gonna make it happen this year. I can ride from home and make it a fun 
> all-day sorta thing.
>
> Anybody else going, or have any strong recommendos for or against the show?
>
> http://www.2016.handmadebicycleshow.com/
>

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[RBW] Re: NAHBS in Sacramento Feb. 26 - 28

2016-02-04 Thread Philip Williamson 
I've been to a couple of them, and they were really fun. You literally have 
nothing to lose, if you can ride your bike over to it. 
I'm going to go. 

Philip
www.biketinker.com

On Thursday, February 4, 2016 at 10:00:57 AM UTC-8, Neil wrote:
>
> Has anybody been before? I've been wanting to go the last few years, so 
> gonna make it happen this year. I can ride from home and make it a fun 
> all-day sorta thing.
>
> Anybody else going, or have any strong recommendos for or against the show?
>
> http://www.2016.handmadebicycleshow.com/
>

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[RBW] Re: NAHBS in Sacramento Feb. 26 - 28

2016-02-04 Thread Bill Lindsay 
I strongly recommend attending NAHBS if you are able.  It's really fun.  

Bill Lindsay
El Cerrito, CA


On Thursday, February 4, 2016 at 10:00:57 AM UTC-8, Neil wrote:
>
> Has anybody been before? I've been wanting to go the last few years, so 
> gonna make it happen this year. I can ride from home and make it a fun 
> all-day sorta thing.
>
> Anybody else going, or have any strong recommendos for or against the show?
>
> http://www.2016.handmadebicycleshow.com/
>

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