[RBW] Re: Wee Rides are Awesome Rides!

2015-07-06 Thread Daniel D. 


Went for a wet foggy san francisco summer morning wee ride.  Got up at 5am 
hit the donut shop for fresh maple crullers then head up San Bruno Mt. for 
coffee and donuts at the top.  Mid-climb realized I forgot to visit the 
library drop and have a pannier full of books :DOH:.  Was hoping the top 
would be above the clouds, no dice.  Still pretty nice way to start the 
morning with some solitude and nature in a crowded city. ~10 miles ~1300ft 
climbing 



On Saturday, July 4, 2015 at 9:48:41 AM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> No ride too small! I’ve been recovering this week from the brain overload 
> and adrenaline cycles of rifle shots on last Saturday’s ride. It sure was a 
> blessing to get out on today’s recovery ride of 8 miles, as well as get to 
> blow past the poor folks in line two miles back from the Pikes Peak Highway 
> gate (4th of July is a big day for them, America’s Mountain, where America 
> the Beautiful was written).
>
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/19404757762/in/dateposted-public/
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
>
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>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Wee Rides are Awesome Rides!

2015-07-05 Thread dougP 
"IMO, the best riding is turning errand rides into longer detours."

One of my touring buds treats every errand as an opportunity for 
adventure.  If needs a part from the hardware store, for instance, he'll 
ride 10 miles instead of walk around the corner.  He delights in hooking up 
his trailer for a run to the big box warehouse for bulky items on special 
sales.  He lures people onto S24Os by offering to carry their gear if they 
don't have racks or luggage, and always loads up the trailer with firewood 
for these events.  

dougP

On Sunday, July 5, 2015 at 2:42:39 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
> IMO, the best riding is turning errand rides into longer detours. Fri: 21 
> mile gofast out and back on the dead flat Rio Grande bike path (17.03 and 
> 17.76 mph averages, clock running including several brief stops on both 
> legs). Saturday: 19.23 miles on the Fargo, getting lost in some sandy 
> doubletrack and newly discovered McMansion territory on the way back from 
> what was planned to be a 12 mile rt to a nearby grocery store. Today, 16.XX 
> miles rt to and from church.
>
> Aside: humid today -- 75+% or so and ~ 77F outbound at 9:20 am; ~ 30%s and 
> low 90s return. The WoolyWarm is not as comfortable when the humidity gets 
> above the natural ~15% cutoff. I daresay that plastic jerseys are better in 
> 90F high humidity, given the stink. But for our typical 95F sub 20% (sub 
> 10% is common in the afternoons), wool is the cat's pyjamas.
>
> On Sun, Jul 5, 2015 at 3:27 PM, Abcyclehank 
> > wrote:
>
>> I agree each and every ride on a Riv can be great.  In Michigan, as a 
>> teacher, I try to get on one each and every day of summer, winters can be 
>> long, hard, and cold hence the XXL Moonlander but that is once the week at 
>> most.
>> Twice a week I take the Quickbeam to the local market store for grilling 
>> meat and fruit only 5 miles round trip.  Two mornings a week I take a quick 
>> 12 mile loop around Spring Lake via the bike path between 1st and 2nd 
>> Breakfast. In the evenings at least once a week I ride the Bombadil or 
>> "new" Atlantis to Lake Michigan for a quick fresh water swim or to play in 
>> big waves if we get them; 15-30 miles round trip depending on route.  Once 
>> a week a longer exploration/tour ride to where ever the spirits move me 
>> generally 30-60 miles on the Mark N. custom.  Once every 2-3 years my wife 
>> will ride between 2-20 miles on the tandem to make me consider keeping it 
>> another year or two.
>>
>> Ryan "riding keeps me young and is good for the soul" Hankinson
>> Spring Lake "The other West Coast", MI
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Re: [RBW] Re: Wee Rides are Awesome Rides!

2015-07-05 Thread Patrick Moore 
IMO, the best riding is turning errand rides into longer detours. Fri: 21
mile gofast out and back on the dead flat Rio Grande bike path (17.03 and
17.76 mph averages, clock running including several brief stops on both
legs). Saturday: 19.23 miles on the Fargo, getting lost in some sandy
doubletrack and newly discovered McMansion territory on the way back from
what was planned to be a 12 mile rt to a nearby grocery store. Today, 16.XX
miles rt to and from church.

Aside: humid today -- 75+% or so and ~ 77F outbound at 9:20 am; ~ 30%s and
low 90s return. The WoolyWarm is not as comfortable when the humidity gets
above the natural ~15% cutoff. I daresay that plastic jerseys are better in
90F high humidity, given the stink. But for our typical 95F sub 20% (sub
10% is common in the afternoons), wool is the cat's pyjamas.

On Sun, Jul 5, 2015 at 3:27 PM, Abcyclehank  wrote:

> I agree each and every ride on a Riv can be great.  In Michigan, as a
> teacher, I try to get on one each and every day of summer, winters can be
> long, hard, and cold hence the XXL Moonlander but that is once the week at
> most.
> Twice a week I take the Quickbeam to the local market store for grilling
> meat and fruit only 5 miles round trip.  Two mornings a week I take a quick
> 12 mile loop around Spring Lake via the bike path between 1st and 2nd
> Breakfast. In the evenings at least once a week I ride the Bombadil or
> "new" Atlantis to Lake Michigan for a quick fresh water swim or to play in
> big waves if we get them; 15-30 miles round trip depending on route.  Once
> a week a longer exploration/tour ride to where ever the spirits move me
> generally 30-60 miles on the Mark N. custom.  Once every 2-3 years my wife
> will ride between 2-20 miles on the tandem to make me consider keeping it
> another year or two.
>
> Ryan "riding keeps me young and is good for the soul" Hankinson
> Spring Lake "The other West Coast", MI
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[RBW] Re: Wee Rides are Awesome Rides!

2015-07-05 Thread Abcyclehank 
I agree each and every ride on a Riv can be great.  In Michigan, as a teacher, 
I try to get on one each and every day of summer, winters can be long, hard, 
and cold hence the XXL Moonlander but that is once the week at most.
Twice a week I take the Quickbeam to the local market store for grilling meat 
and fruit only 5 miles round trip.  Two mornings a week I take a quick 12 mile 
loop around Spring Lake via the bike path between 1st and 2nd Breakfast. In the 
evenings at least once a week I ride the Bombadil or "new" Atlantis to Lake 
Michigan for a quick fresh water swim or to play in big waves if we get them; 
15-30 miles round trip depending on route.  Once a week a longer 
exploration/tour ride to where ever the spirits move me generally 30-60 miles 
on the Mark N. custom.  Once every 2-3 years my wife will ride between 2-20 
miles on the tandem to make me consider keeping it another year or two.  

Ryan "riding keeps me young and is good for the soul" Hankinson
Spring Lake "The other West Coast", MI 

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[RBW] Re: Wee Rides are Awesome Rides!

2015-07-05 Thread Deacon Patrick 
I love it, Beth! I much prefer riding by feel to riding by numbers. Grin.

With abandon,
Patrick

On Sunday, July 5, 2015 at 8:57:01 AM UTC-6, Beth H wrote:
>
> And after the first couple of rides, I stopped caring about distance. And 
> two things happened:
>
> 1. I spent more time riding (albeit at a slightly slower pace).
> 2. I enjoyed my rides more.
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[RBW] Re: Wee Rides are Awesome Rides!

2015-07-05 Thread Beth H 
It's true. No ride is too small. 

I used to avoid too-short rides. The cyclometer on my fork would stare at 
me, gently mocking me if my rides lasted less than five miles.
Then, I decided it was time to tear down my All-Rounder for a long-overdue 
overhaul. To serve me in the meantime, I rebuilt my Bridgestone MB-4 as a 
city bike, with upright bars, racks and fenders. And no cyclometer. I 
decided to try NOT thinking about distance.

That was over a week ago. And after the first couple of rides, I stopped 
caring about distance. And two things happened:

1. I spent more time riding (albeit at a slightly slower pace).
2. I enjoyed my rides more.

I'll be tossing up a bunch of Huret cyclometers on eBay soon. But first, 
another ride before it gets too hot out there.
Happy riding!
Beth in pdx

On Saturday, July 4, 2015 at 9:48:41 AM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> No ride too small! 
>

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[RBW] Re: Wee Rides are Awesome Rides!

2015-07-05 Thread Michael Hechmer 
Deacon, you must be an animal to ride a SS in that terrain!  Here in Vt I 
can't go out the door without hitting a 10% grade and most rides will have 
at least a 14%  ramp somewhere along the way.  I wouldn't dream of riding 
without at least a 30/26 gear on an unloaded bike.

Michael
You are the Universe becoming aware of itself.



On Saturday, July 4, 2015 at 12:48:41 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> No ride too small! I’ve been recovering this week from the brain overload 
> and adrenaline cycles of rifle shots on last Saturday’s ride. It sure was a 
> blessing to get out on today’s recovery ride of 8 miles, as well as get to 
> blow past the poor folks in line two miles back from the Pikes Peak Highway 
> gate (4th of July is a big day for them, America’s Mountain, where America 
> the Beautiful was written).
>
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/19404757762/in/dateposted-public/
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
>
> *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org *
> *www.OurHolyConception.org *
>  
>

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[RBW] Re: Wee Rides are Awesome Rides!

2015-07-04 Thread Deacon Patrick 
Thanks, Liesl! With 4 kids, the startled with joy thing is well in hand! 
Grin.

With abandon,
Patrick

On Saturday, July 4, 2015 at 9:52:06 PM UTC-6, Liesl wrote:
>
> Hang in there, Patrick of the Deacon. Firecrackers are going off all 
> around my neighborhood. My young dog is oblivious (nothing phases her). The 
> older one is doing remarkably well but as the evening keeps going well into 
> the night, it's starting to wear on him. I hope you recover swiftly and are 
> startled with joy. Fondly, Liesl 

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[RBW] Re: Wee Rides are Awesome Rides!

2015-07-04 Thread Liesl 
Hang in there, Patrick of the Deacon. Firecrackers are going off all around my 
neighborhood. My young dog is oblivious (nothing phases her). The older one is 
doing remarkably well but as the evening keeps going well into the night, it's 
starting to wear on him. I hope you recover swiftly and are startled with joy. 
Fondly, Liesl 

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[RBW] Re: Wee Rides are Awesome Rides!

2015-07-04 Thread Deacon Patrick 
Scratch that recovery and optimism of no fireworks. Mini fireworks, after a 
three hour concert across the creek from our house. I may be looking to you 
for vicarious adventure pics! Sardonic grin.

With abandon,
Patrick

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[RBW] Re: Wee Rides are Awesome Rides!

2015-07-04 Thread dougP 
Years ago I recall reading an article entitled "In Praise of the Short 
Ride" or similar.  It was a counterpoint to the notion that one had to 
pound out some serious miles to benefit from cycling.  Even a single digit 
ride can be refreshing, invigorating and generally head clearing.  Just 
riding is worth just doing.

dougP

On Saturday, July 4, 2015 at 9:48:41 AM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> No ride too small! I’ve been recovering this week from the brain overload 
> and adrenaline cycles of rifle shots on last Saturday’s ride. It sure was a 
> blessing to get out on today’s recovery ride of 8 miles, as well as get to 
> blow past the poor folks in line two miles back from the Pikes Peak Highway 
> gate (4th of July is a big day for them, America’s Mountain, where America 
> the Beautiful was written).
>
>
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/19404757762/in/dateposted-public/
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
>
> *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org *
> *www.OurHolyConception.org *
>  
>

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[RBW] Re: Wee Rides are Awesome Rides!

2015-07-04 Thread Deacon Patrick 
Sorry to disappoint, Erl, I've been climbing out a pit for a while. I'm 
hoping to get back out there in earnest soon.

Ha, Liesl! no worries on fireworks in recent years for budget and fire 
danger reasons. That may change again one of these years. Interestingly, 
thunder is a wondrous feeling to have rolling through me (we have a 
glorious boomer pelting us now, dropping us from 81˚F to 55˚F.).

With abandon,
Patrick

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