I got a campsite reserved at Lake Powhatan for the Ky contingent. Looks like a sweet spot! Thanks for all the information and organization! Looking forward to this! On May 17, 2023, at 6:10 PM, 'Gary L' via RBW Owners Bunch <rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com> wrote:
Hi Laing, Bent Creek fire roads are gravel, but not too rough. Greenway is almost all paved except for a short gravel portion that we may or may not do. Neighborhood ride is all paved. Your custom with 650b x 48 would be perfect (and I'd like to see it!). gary
On Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 5:55:58 PM UTC-4 lconley wrote:
Hostel booked. Need to decide on which Riv (or Rivs). Is it all paved and/or gravel? If so, I am thinking the Riv Custom with 650Bx48 Switchback Hills would be the choice, so I need to quit dithering on the 90 vs. 100 stem and finally tape the handlebars.
Laing
On Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 12:39:22 PM UTC-4 Gary L wrote:
Hi Everyone,
We had a fun meeting yesterday with our local Riv riders and sketched out a few more details about the upcoming Rivendell (unofficial) Meet up this July. Here's what we've got so far:
Schedule for July 7-9:
July 7 - Afternoon ride on Greenway followed by dinner/beer at one of the local places (All Souls, New Belgium, White Duck Taco, Smokey Park, etc).
July 8 - Morning ride at Bent Creek with two options - an easier, shorter one and a longer one that ideally could be done in a figure 8 so everyone stays together for the first, easier part. Parking either at the Arboretum or by the river (for those that don’t want to pay for Arboretum parking)
Afternoon short ride in conjunction with a swap meet, possibly at Carrier Park under one of their pavilions (or another similar location near the greenway).
Dinner somewhere local (same possible options as for Friday)
July 9 - Morning ride around Montford, Sunset, etc. with optional lunch afterwards
Please let me know if you’d like to continue to get info about this, and if you’re planning to attend. That will help us with planning and food options! You can PM me with any interest or questions!
Gary
On Monday, May 8, 2023 at 5:50:54 PM UTC-4 Gary L wrote:
Hi Pam,Yes, July 7-9 is the weekend we are aiming for. Some of the asheville folks will be getting together next week to nail down some more details which we’ll post here. We’d talked about an easy gravel ride, a harder gravel option, a greenway ride, a quiet neighborhood ride, and lots of opportunities for craft beer stops and socializing. You’d also mentioned a possible “swap meet” and I think that is a great idea. Keep your eyes peeled here for more details to come sometime next week! Gary
Hi Pam! Gary had posted earlier in this thread about making July 7-9 the weekend for this get-together. I think it's still in the planning stages, but those were the dates discussed.
On Monday, May 8, 2023 at 11:29:17 AM UTC-4 Pam Bikes wrote:
What are the dates? I thought I'd seen June 7.
Hey All,
A (Bridgestone riding) friend and I will likely be making the trek up from Atlanta for this! Excited to see all the bikes and meet everyone.
- Drew
On Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 10:36:02 PM UTC-4 James wrote:
Curious to be in the loop as well. I'm in Asheville but just unsure if I'll be able to make the dates. If I can, I will!
On Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 6:55:58 PM UTC-4 Gary L wrote:
Hi James,Thanks for letting us know you might be interested in the Asheville weekend ride in July. I'll be starting to actually plan stuff in a couple of weeks with some other local Riv owners and will definitely keep you in the loop. Gary
I would love to know more about Asheville area routes, once you folks do this. I was down there at the beginning of April for a couple of days and definitely need to go back. (I just wish it wasn't such a looooooong drive from northern NJ.)
James
Hi all - I have been quietly tracking this conversation and am looking at my work & life calendars to see if it is a feasible trip for me. I will be traveling from Richmond, VA and appreciate all the thinking and effort to get this going!-Frank
On Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 9:48:02 AM UTC-4 Gary L wrote:
Hi Pam! So glad you’re interested and hope you can make it. We will certainly have lots of options ride-wise but haven’t nailed anything down yet. Certainly lots of road and greenway options. Some of the gravel fire roads are pretty mellow too. And we’ll definitely have time built in pre and post ride for socializing, and I love your idea of a swap/sale/trade opportunity. Maybe we could even let folks post what they are thinking about bringing to make it more interesting.
On Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 12:03:21 AM UTC-4 Pam Bikes wrote:
I'm going to try to come. I'd like roads. What mileage options are we thinking about? Obviously I would like plenty of time to see all the bikes and meet all the owners so plenty of stops along the way and some time at the beginning and end of the rides would be great. Want to bring stuff to swap/sell/trade? Want to have anything else like seeing gear such as favorite bags, tents, accoutrements....? Let me know how I can help. Let me know if anyone wants to carpool from Charlotte or stop through on the way there or back.
Thanks Gary! I’m definitely free then. I’ll see if I can round up a few other Riv riders here in Kentucky!
- Brian Thank you Gary! This sounds like an awesome time.
On Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 12:23:31 PM UTC-4 Gary L wrote:
Hi from Asheville,Wanted to let folks know that we've currently got 5-8 local Riv riders and 3+ (thanks Laing, Brian, Jason, and maybe George for letting me know) that have said they'd be able to make the weekend of July 7-9 work for them, so let's make that the official date for our Asheville meet up. If anyone else would like to join us please let me know! Also happy to answer any questions if you're iffy or want more info. Cheers, Gary
Thanks for the clarification, Gary! Those potential dates work better for me, personally. I have no plans for the month of July, and I am freed up after Sept. 10th for some bike fun. Hoping something can materialize for these new dates!
-Brian
On Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 11:41:18 AM UTC-4 Gary L wrote:
That's correct - the May 12-14 date didn't work out so the July/Sept dates were thrown out to see if more folks would be able to join.
So, just to get this straight... did the previously proposed weekend of May 12-14th not work well enough for everyone? I was not going to be free that weekend, but if it's looking like a July date might be better for more people, then I may just be able to make that happen.
On Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 3:06:19 PM UTC-4 Gary L wrote:
Hi George,Probably not going into TN. We were talking about riding locally at Bent Creek and the WNC Arboretum, possibly the River Arts District bike path, and maybe a low traffic road ride around Montford and North Asheville. With plenty of opportunities for brewery refreshments/food during or after the rides.
On Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 3:00:03 PM UTC-4 George Schick wrote:
When you all call for a Riv ride "in" Asheville do you mean going over to ride the loop at Cades Cove in Tennessee by any chance? Just curious.
On Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 11:07:20 AM UTC-5 lconley wrote:
I will be in North Carolina from July 1 thru July 9 - The weekend before thru the weekend after July 4. That would be the best for me.
Laing Delray Beach FL
On Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 11:58:12 AM UTC-4 Gary L wrote:
Hi,
There was some talk about a Riv ride in Asheville this spring but a May date won't work for lots of people. If there's still any interest in a meetup, how would a July or mid-Sept weekend work for folks? If there's enough people interested I would be happy to try to nail down a date for whatever month seems to work for most everyone. Gary
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