[RBW] Re: FS: 2011 Gunnar Crosshairs (Waterford frame/fork) 62cm + parts

[exliontamer]

All is sold

On Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 1:51:30 PM UTC-6 exliontamer wrote:

> Bumping this with updated individual prices. All prices include shipping 
> to the lower 48.
>
> *Gunnar f/f/hs, 46cm Nitto Noodles, & stem - $700
> *Shimano CX-50 Brakes (includes all of the original posts/spacers) - $60
> *Shimano 7800 10 speed shifters - $120
> *Tektro TRP Brake Levers (very tiny *stable* rip at the bottom of one of 
> the hoods) - $50
> *Shimano Tigra Levers (some light wear on the grey plastic) - $25
> *Ultradynamico Cava Race 700x33 tires (under 100 miles) - $100
> *Shimano Dura Ace 10 Speed double front derailleur - $25
> *Rivendell Silver ratcheting shifters - $50
> *WTB Silverado Saddle w/ chromoly rails - $30
>
>
> On Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 12:22:18 AM UTC-6 exliontamer wrote:
>
>> [image: ado-frameshow.php.png][image: IMG_5263.jpg][image: IMG_5264.jpg]
>>
>> On Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 12:19:50 AM UTC-6 exliontamer wrote:
>>
>>> Hey all! Selling my Gunnar plus parts. I'll post some images with the 
>>> bikes full geometry charts but it measures as 62cm ctt & has a 59.5cm 
>>> theoretical top tube. Waterford built with True Temper OS Platinum tubing. 
>>> Selling the frame, fork, and all parts for $1000 shipped in the lower 48. 
>>>  
>>> *62cm 2011 Gunnar Crosshairs in Charcoal Silver (FSA Headset & Thomson 
>>> aluminum seat post clamp)
>>> *Nitto UI-86 26.0 stem
>>> *46cm Nitto Noodle Handlebars
>>> *Shimano CX-50 Cantilever Brakes
>>> *Tektro TRP Brake Levers
>>> *Shimano Dura-Ace 7800 Shifters (NOS hoods included but the included 
>>> replacements are more comfortable)
>>> *WTB Silverado Saddle w/ chromoly rails
>>> *Ultradynamico Cava Race 700x33 tires
>>> *Shimano Dura Ace 10 Speed Front Derailleur
>>> *Rivendell Silver Downtube Shifters
>>> *Shimano Tiagra Brake Levers
>>>
>>> Happy to answer any questions!
>>>
>>> [image: IMG_5262.jpg]
>>> [image: IMG_5260.jpg]
>>>
>>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Los Angeles Riv Ride

[Armand Kizirian]

So who's "in charge" here? Happy to help coordinate with 
Houston/Tony/whomever else to get this going.  This Saturday the 17th is 
now clear from rain as Dorothy has mentioned, with March 2nd showing rain 
(yes, quite far out for a forecast, but nevertheless, 5 days is much more 
accurate). Shall we stick with this Saturday?

On Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 6:06:12 AM UTC-8 Dorothy C wrote:

> Looks like the rain forecast for LA and Glendale has moved out a few days. 
> I would prefer Feb 17th as I know my son can make that day. March 16th 
> would definitely be a no go - I will have family in town from the UK. 
>
> On Sunday, February 11, 2024 at 8:43:28 AM UTC-8 kiziria...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> March 2nd would be best for me! Will be gone the following weeks in the 
>> month. 
>>
>> I HAVE been dialing in my rain-commuting setup, but it would be a shame 
>> to not enjoy a sunny day with all of you. 
>>
>> On Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 3:13:06 PM UTC-8 heike...@gmail.com 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Earlier in March is better for me - March 2 or March 16 would be best, 
>>> but I can do March 9. Already have other outdoorsy plans for March 23rd 
>>> (hiking Santiago Peak here in OC) and March 30 is spring break. 
>>>
>>> I hope we can find a time in early March - would love to ride with 
>>> fellow Rivs (never have met another Riv rider in person yet!)
>>>
>>> On Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 3:05:10 PM UTC-8 Keith P. wrote:
>>>
 I’d be available any Saturday in March 👍 
 k.

 On Feb 10, 2024, at 2:02 PM, Ted Durant  wrote:

 I just arrived in San Gabriel and am here until the 18th. I’m hoping 
 to ride pretty much every day while here. Happy to meet up, but I don’t 
 have a car so it will need to be riding distance. Shame about the forecast 
 for next weekend, hopefully that will change!


 Ted Durant
 Milwaukee, WI

 On Feb 10, 2024, at 7:52 AM, Brian Cunningham  
 wrote:

 If we’re thinking Saturdays, I’m free for either 3/2 or 3/30, if that 
 works for y’all.

 Sent from my iPhone

 On Feb 10, 2024, at 7:35 AM, Tony Lockhart  wrote:

 *Calling all fair weather cyclists: *Looks like 2 inches of rain in 
 the forecast for Saturday the 17th. I'm happy to postpone or suffer 
 through 
 the rain, provided there's a hot coffee stop along the route. 

 How are other folks feeling? Wondering if it would be prudent to push 
 the ride date out to March.

 On Friday, January 12, 2024 at 11:00:39 AM UTC-8 Dorothy C wrote:

> My son is planning to come too, he has a 55cm lime Platy from the 
> first run
>
> On Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 12:11:50 PM UTC-8 
> kiziria...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> I would recommend minimal singletrack to keep this ride as inclusive 
>> as possible. Not all Riv riders have extra wide tires / experience on 
>> dirt. 
>> (Not speaking for myself, I prefer dirt) Don't wanna scare anyone off! 
>> The 
>> more the merrier. 
>>
>> Wasn't able to visit AllezLA as they were closed on Tuesday. Will 
>> post ride beta here as I gather it from friends / perhaps a future 
>> visit. 
>>
>> On Monday, January 8, 2024 at 5:12:41 PM UTC-8 Donzaemon wrote:
>>
>>> Sounds like a fun ride. Wish I was still local!
>>>
>>> On Monday, January 8, 2024 at 5:04:07 PM UTC-8 heike...@gmail.com 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 I'm fine with 30+ miles and fire roads; not so sure about any kind 
 of steep or technical single-track (not sure what you mean by flowy, 
 Riv-friendly single-track, P.W.. I've done a limited amount of 
 single-track 
 with my mountain bike, and I've gotten off and walked on steep, rocky 
 parts, and I haven't taken my Appaloosa on any of that type of trail. 
 I 
 know the bike can do it; I'm just not sure I can :)  Overall, though, 
 the 
 path and plan you suggest sounds fun, P.W.!  

 How early is early? I'm an early riser, and I have to drive in from 
 South Orange County. Google says it will take me 1:30 hours to get to 
 Allez. 

 On Sun, Jan 7, 2024 at 8:09 PM Tony Lockhart  
 wrote:

> Just wondering what the fitness, technical ability, and comfort 
> level of people are. While I've never taken my bike on single track, 
> I love 
> to try out some flowy curves and fire roadsand I'm quite happy to 
> do 
> 30+ miles on mixed terrain, especially if we get an early start. I'm 
> super 
> flexible.
>
> How are others feeling? I'd rather defer to the group, in favor of 
> getting more people to attend. The more, the merrier, IMO.
>
>
> @Armand - Glad to hear that you'll be visiting Allez. Perhaps you 
> can let 

[RBW] Re: For Sale: NOS vintage Rivendell cycling cap

[Caroline Golum]

if the trade falls through let me know - would love to add this to my 
collection <3

On Sunday, February 11, 2024 at 9:29:00 AM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote:

> Trade pending, thanks for all the interest! 
>
> On Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 7:12:13 PM UTC-5 Eric Marth wrote:
>
>> [image: IMG_0309.jpg]
>>
>> This vintage cap is in excellent, unworn condition. Eight panel made by 
>> Pace Sport Wear in the USA. Cap is yellow buttercream and a brownish gray 
>> with green details on the letters and logos. Bright white sweat band, new 
>> cap profile. Cap and elastic have not been shaped by wear, tried on at 
>> most, does not appear to have been worn or sweated in. 
>>
>> [image: IMG_0306.jpg]
>>
>> Asking $65 shipped CONUS. Would trade for a VAR third hand tool. 
>>
>> Thanks!  :0) 
>>
>> [image: IMG_0310.JPG]
>>
>>

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Re: [RBW] Re: RAGBRAI?

[John Dewey]

Indeed, Joe. We’re 3 times RAGBRAI finishers and it has to be included in
all discussions of greatest cycling experiences ever. Just nothing like it.

So many delightfully crazy happy folks on every kind of bicycle
imaginable.  Party (or not) every night, jump off the bridge into a mucky
creek, maybe even meet the Pork Chop man (if he’s still hawking). And then
the guy who rides ‘bareback’. That is without seatpost—no seatpost means no
saddle of course 🤪 You can’t make this stuff up!

Mile after milefull of great entertainment.

Go for it.

Jock

On Mon, Jan 15, 2024 at 5:19 PM Joe Bernard  wrote:

> I'm not sure why we would question why someone would want to do a well
> known ride after seeing a film about it. She wants to do it because it's
> interesting to her.
>
> Joe Bernard
>
> On Monday, January 15, 2024 at 5:02:11 PM UTC-8 George Schick wrote:
>
>> Not sure why you'd want to go through the trouble to travel all the way
>> over to the Western end of Iowa for this ride particular ride given the
>> distance to get there, the logistics, accommodation issues and the sheer
>> mass of riders (some of whom seem to like to stop at every bar along a
>> portion of a daily route until they're so inebriated that they crash into
>> trees, etc., vehicles that have run over cyclists in sleeping bags, etc.)
>> just for the notoriety when you could enjoy a multiple number of great
>> rides right in your own backyard, so to speak.  Have you considered
>> https://lmb.org/events/ride-calendar/?
>>
>> On Monday, January 15, 2024 at 6:47:36 PM UTC-6 R. Alexis wrote:
>>
>>> Leah,
>>>
>>> I took the opportunity to ride the first day of RAGBRAI last summer. I
>>> live in eastern Nebraska. I happened to be off that weekend, heard it was
>>> starting that weekend and that it was the 50th anniversary of the ride. Had
>>> always thought of doing at least the first day, but never took the
>>> opportunity to look into it and would find out the morning of when local
>>> news would do reports on it. I took the opportunity. I enjoyed it, even if
>>> I tried to bite off too much in the process. I think if you are going to do
>>> the whole thing you best look at the dates and locations and figure out
>>> hotel/motel stays now. It is not a race, but definitely get conditioned for
>>> the heat, humidity and hills before hand. My plan was to ride to the second
>>> to last city location and double back in order to get in a century. I fell
>>> short of that and wished I would have just rode to the end city and called
>>> it a day. First day miles to the end city was 77. I estimated I did about
>>> 64 miles in my attempt to ride back to Sioux City. Sag truck ended up
>>> taking me to Storm Lake, IA where and I ended calling out a mayday to a
>>> friend to pick me up and get me back to Sioux City to my car.
>>>
>>> I rode my Rivendell Mountain because I felt it would be the most
>>> comfortable with it's Softride suspension stem and Thudbuster Uni-Pivot
>>> post. The next bike I was considering was the OX Brand Ti Cruiser 29er. Got
>>> some compliments on the Riv. Ran into some fellow RBW/iBOB members and
>>> chatted for a bit.
>>>
>>> The logistics can be much. Deciding if you want to park on the west Iowa
>>> and get shuttled back after or park in east Iowa and have your
>>> transportation handy once it is done. Ran into some folks at the first day
>>> stop. One gal had threw in the towel after the first 5 or so miles. She
>>> ended up hitching a ride to the final to retrieve her vehicle so her and
>>> the rest of her group could could use it for camping purposes the rest of
>>> the ride.
>>>
>>> Amtrak does run through the state out of Chicago going to California,
>>> The Omaha station will probably be the closest one the start location. One
>>> of the folks I chatted with said she had a friend that took Amtrak to Omaha
>>> and rode from Omaha to Sioux City to start the ride.
>>>
>>> Good luck with getting things figured out.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Reginald Alexis
>>>
>>> On Monday, January 15, 2024 at 5:33:07 PM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!
>>> wrote:
>>>
 Who knows about Bike Film Festival?

 I paid for the pass to watch this year’s videos and it was money
 well-spent. I got to the RAGBRAI documentary last night. Wow. I had heard
 of it but really knew nothing about it and now I would just love to figure
 out how to ride it this year. It just looks like such an experience. And
 I’ve had very few experiences, because I’m late to the bike adventure scene
 AND I’ve been raising kids! But now they are teenagers and might not even
 know that I’m gone so maybe I should ride this epic ride!

 There are a ton of logistics I don’t understand. I think you need a
 “charter” to haul your stuff, yes? And to bring you back across the state
 after you finish? And if you use these “charters” do they trash your bike
 in their racks or will they have something that can handle a a mixte with

[RBW] Re: FS: 700c Mavic/XT Wheelset 100/135

[Dave Grossman]

Thanks Mike.  I'm always a "how are the bearings and true" question guy so 
I figured I'd help with that!

On Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 11:57:34 AM UTC-6 Mike Godwin wrote:

> David, great idea with the spinning video.
> Mike "no need for another wheelset against the wall" in SLO CA
>
> On Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 6:15:57 AM UTC-8 Dave Grossman wrote:
>
>> I rode on these hoops on my Homer.  I sold the Homer and saved them as a 
>> backup for my Hunq but haven't used them since and it is time to move them 
>> on.
>>
>> 700c
>> 100/135
>> Mavic 117 Rims
>> XT M770 Hubs
>> All Silver!
>> No Skewers
>>
>> Pics Here:  https://photos.app.goo.gl/sCDoswkdpyrkwgQ37
>>
>> Any questions or more pics feel free to ask.
>>
>> Asking $250 shipped or $200 local meet up in the Chicagoland area.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: FS: 2011 Gunnar Crosshairs (Waterford frame/fork) 62cm + parts

[exliontamer]

Bumping this with updated individual prices. All prices include shipping to 
the lower 48.

*Gunnar f/f/hs, 46cm Nitto Noodles, & stem - $700
*Shimano CX-50 Brakes (includes all of the original posts/spacers) - $60
*Shimano 7800 10 speed shifters - $120
*Tektro TRP Brake Levers (very tiny *stable* rip at the bottom of one of 
the hoods) - $50
*Shimano Tigra Levers (some light wear on the grey plastic) - $25
*Ultradynamico Cava Race 700x33 tires (under 100 miles) - $100
*Shimano Dura Ace 10 Speed double front derailleur - $25
*Rivendell Silver ratcheting shifters - $50
*WTB Silverado Saddle w/ chromoly rails - $30


On Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 12:22:18 AM UTC-6 exliontamer wrote:

> [image: ado-frameshow.php.png][image: IMG_5263.jpg][image: IMG_5264.jpg]
>
> On Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 12:19:50 AM UTC-6 exliontamer wrote:
>
>> Hey all! Selling my Gunnar plus parts. I'll post some images with the 
>> bikes full geometry charts but it measures as 62cm ctt & has a 59.5cm 
>> theoretical top tube. Waterford built with True Temper OS Platinum tubing. 
>> Selling the frame, fork, and all parts for $1000 shipped in the lower 48. 
>>  
>> *62cm 2011 Gunnar Crosshairs in Charcoal Silver (FSA Headset & Thomson 
>> aluminum seat post clamp)
>> *Nitto UI-86 26.0 stem
>> *46cm Nitto Noodle Handlebars
>> *Shimano CX-50 Cantilever Brakes
>> *Tektro TRP Brake Levers
>> *Shimano Dura-Ace 7800 Shifters (NOS hoods included but the included 
>> replacements are more comfortable)
>> *WTB Silverado Saddle w/ chromoly rails
>> *Ultradynamico Cava Race 700x33 tires
>> *Shimano Dura Ace 10 Speed Front Derailleur
>> *Rivendell Silver Downtube Shifters
>> *Shimano Tiagra Brake Levers
>>
>> Happy to answer any questions!
>>
>> [image: IMG_5262.jpg]
>> [image: IMG_5260.jpg]
>>
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: RAGBRAI?

[Leah Peterson]

Oh wonderful! Is your wife a RivSister? If so, she’d be the first I’ve ever ridden with since we moved to Michigan. I’m staying in a hotel, but you guys feel free to get some coffee at my room if you like!Sent from my iPhoneOn Feb 13, 2024, at 1:56 PM, Leif Eckstrom  wrote:That's great, Leah! I'm planning to camp. My wife will be riding for the first time and camping, too. I had a blast last year and fell in with a group that quickly became friends along the way. You and anyone else from this list would be most welcome to ride with us. Best,LeifOn Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 12:44:55 PM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Leif, I just might have to do it! Are you planning to camp or sleep in a hotel? Are you riding alone? If there was a group of us Riv Riders that wanted to ride together I think it would be great. LeahOn Feb 13, 2024, at 1:17 PM, Leif Eckstrom  wrote:Leah, Marc, Pam, et. al.,I'm loving the thought that I might just see a pack of Rivish Lone Wolf(s) on Le Tour De Shore this June. Registration is now open--with about 6 early-registration priced tickets left as of this morning, Tuesday, Feb 13.https://www.bikereg.com/letourdeshorePlease DM if you need any help with logistics or planning on the Chicago side of the ride. Best,Leif On Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 9:50:40 AM UTC-6 Marc Irwin wrote:Amtrak has been working hard the past ten years to make affordable bike transport available and on all it's trains.MarcOn Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 8:22:07 AM UTC-5 brok...@gmail.com wrote:It’s unfortunate that this country never has, and never will embrace multi-modal transportation. Just think of all the biking possibilities that could be available to so many more of us, and not just those who live in major metropolitan areas. On Jan 27, 2024, at 8:00 AM, Leah Peterson  wrote:Yes, you remember rightly, George. This was why I had to get a 50 cm Platy (still waiting for parts to be built) - so that I could put it on Amtrak; the 55 is just too long. And even then the 50 will be a tight fit, and you can only have so many bikes on the train, and there’s some other dumb rules that may or may not be enforced when we get there. It’s not a bulletproof plan. Marc does it with a Brompton.On Jan 26, 2024, at 11:54 AM, George Schick  wrote:I hate to throw a wet blanket on this idea, but wasn't there some discussion on this forum a while back about taking bikes on Amtrak, which trains allow them and which ones don't, where and how they store the bikes, etc?  Not sure if that was ever resolved for this route. Has anyone done this before on this Amtrak Wolverine route?On Friday, January 26, 2024 at 10:42:00 AM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Marc! You want to do this with me, I’m sure!The Lone Wolf and The Platypus Rider Ride Across Two States. I can see it now.Sent from my iPhoneOn Jan 26, 2024, at 11:29 AM, Marc Irwin  wrote:Leah,      The ride from Millenium Park sounds like the route I've taken several times to and from Chicago, using Indiana Dunes as one of the overnights.  It would be a good ride, you could take Amtrak to Chicago and return on Amtrak from New Buffalo.MarcOn Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 9:23:10 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Leif, I could do this It’s Father’s day weekend, so that is the only possible snag. I’m going to try and make this ride! Thank you!!!Sent from my iPhoneOn Jan 25, 2024, at 8:27 PM, Leif Eckstrom  wrote:Hey Leah, and midwestern riders, There’s a well-planned and well-executed ride from Chicago’s Millenium Park to New Buffalo, MI, spread out over 2 days, totalling about 100 miles all told. June 14-15 (Friday and Saturday).  Hundreds of friendly riders—most camp the first night at Indiana Dunes state park, but hotels are another option. Easy pace. Easy route. Food and sag support. There are a number of Ragbrai riders who attend this ride from chicago. Perhaps they could give you a taste of ragbrai without all the logistical headaches. I had a lot of fun last year on this ride and made plenty of new friends. Registration opens Sunday, February 11. There are busses and moving trucks to take you, your luggage, and your bike back to chicago should you like. More details here. https://www.bikereg.com/63763Best, Leif in ChicagoOn Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 3:52:06 PM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Welp, I was so much more excited about this in theory. After reading about the various experiences of damaged luggage, sweltering temps and difficult logistics, I think I’ll find a different ride to do. Thanks to everyone who offered their experiences! It was a great thread to read in the dead of a Michigan winter.LeahOn Jan 21, 2024, at 12:03 PM, Matt Beecher  wrote:If I were to do it again, I would pay for one of the services where they haul your stuff and set up your tent.  Getting a hotel will likely be nearly impossible, given t

[RBW] Re: Susie Build

[Teague Scott]

Cool, looks like you did a great job on it. Did you follow a pattern? I 
made a stem bag using the bikepacking.com pattern – went well. Been 
contemplating the next project...

On Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 6:50:42 AM UTC-7 Ben Hannon wrote:

> Hey thanks! I made it :) If you're handy with a sewing machine they're not 
> too technical to make, just time consuming.
>
> On Friday, February 9, 2024 at 3:07:00 PM UTC-6 Teague Scott wrote:
>
>> Nice build! Wondering who crafted that saddlebag 🤔
>>
>> On Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 5:33:44 PM UTC-7 in...@brentknepper.com 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> good shots Ben!
>>>
>>> -Brent in chicagotoo
>>>
>>> On Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 4:35:13 PM UTC-6 Ben Hannon wrote:
>>>
 No derail! The forward position has shellac but the ergon grips do not, 
 I think they're a lot softer without shellac and don't mind reapplying 
 every now and then. 

 I agree though, these ergons are definitely the most comfy grip I've 
 found, but their color selection is limited, so this is a good way to get 
 the grips but in a more preferential color.

 On Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 9:38:39 AM UTC-6 John wrote:

> I don't want to derail this thread but I'm really into your Newbaums'd 
> GA-3s, too! I recently tried Newbaums on some cheap Soma grips and it 
> turned out pretty good with three coats of shellac helping to hold it all 
> together. GA-3s have emerged as my favorite comfy grips and I think 
> you've 
> inspired me to try wrapping them.
>
> John in Minnesota
>


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Re: [RBW] Re: RAGBRAI?

[Leif Eckstrom]

That's great, Leah! 
I'm planning to camp. My wife will be riding for the first time and 
camping, too. 
I had a blast last year and fell in with a group that quickly became 
friends along the way. You and anyone else from this list would be most 
welcome to ride with us. 
Best,
Leif
On Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 12:44:55 PM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:

> Leif, I just might have to do it! Are you planning to camp or sleep in a 
> hotel? Are you riding alone? If there was a group of us Riv Riders that 
> wanted to ride together I think it would be great. Leah
>
> On Feb 13, 2024, at 1:17 PM, Leif Eckstrom  wrote:
>
> 
>
> Leah, Marc, Pam, et. al.,
> I'm loving the thought that I might just see a pack of Rivish Lone Wolf(s) 
> on Le Tour De Shore this June. 
> Registration is now open--with about 6 early-registration priced tickets 
> left as of this morning, Tuesday, Feb 13.
> https://www.bikereg.com/letourdeshore
> Please DM if you need any help with logistics or planning on the Chicago 
> side of the ride. 
> Best,
> Leif 
>
> On Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 9:50:40 AM UTC-6 Marc Irwin wrote:
>
>> Amtrak has been working hard the past ten years to make affordable bike 
>> transport available and on all it's trains.
>>
>> Marc
>>
>> On Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 8:22:07 AM UTC-5 brok...@gmail.com 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> It’s unfortunate that this country never has, and never will embrace 
>>> multi-modal transportation. Just think of all the biking possibilities that 
>>> could be available to so many more of us, and not just those who live in 
>>> major metropolitan areas. 
>>>
>>> On Jan 27, 2024, at 8:00 AM, Leah Peterson  wrote:
>>>
>>> 
>>>
>>> Yes, you remember rightly, George. This was why I had to get a 50 cm 
>>> Platy (still waiting for parts to be built) - so that I could put it on 
>>> Amtrak; the 55 is just too long. And even then the 50 will be a tight fit, 
>>> and you can only have so many bikes on the train, and there’s some other 
>>> dumb rules that may or may not be enforced when we get there. It’s not a 
>>> bulletproof plan. Marc does it with a Brompton.
>>>
>>> On Jan 26, 2024, at 11:54 AM, George Schick  wrote:
>>>
>>> I hate to throw a wet blanket on this idea, but wasn't there some 
>>> discussion on this forum a while back about taking bikes on Amtrak, which 
>>> trains allow them and which ones don't, where and how they store the bikes, 
>>> etc?  Not sure if that was ever resolved for this route. Has anyone done 
>>> this before on this Amtrak Wolverine route?
>>>
>>> On Friday, January 26, 2024 at 10:42:00 AM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding 
>>> Ding! wrote:
>>>
 Marc! You want to do this with me, I’m sure!
 The Lone Wolf and The Platypus Rider Ride Across Two States. I can see 
 it now.
 Sent from my iPhone

 On Jan 26, 2024, at 11:29 AM, Marc Irwin  wrote:

 Leah, 

  The ride from Millenium Park sounds like the route I've taken 
 several times to and from Chicago, using Indiana Dunes as one of the 
 overnights.  It would be a good ride, you could take Amtrak to Chicago and 
 return on Amtrak from New Buffalo.

 Marc

 On Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 9:23:10 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding 
 Ding! wrote:

> Leif, I could do this It’s Father’s day weekend, so that is the 
> only possible snag. I’m going to try and make this ride! Thank you!!!
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jan 25, 2024, at 8:27 PM, Leif Eckstrom  
> wrote:
>
> Hey Leah, and midwestern riders, 
>
>
> There’s a well-planned and well-executed ride from Chicago’s Millenium 
> Park to New Buffalo, MI, spread out over 2 days, totalling about 100 
> miles 
> all told. June 14-15 (Friday and Saturday).  Hundreds of friendly 
> riders—most camp the first night at Indiana Dunes state park, but hotels 
> are another option. Easy pace. Easy route. Food and sag support. 
> There are a number of Ragbrai riders who attend this ride from 
> chicago. Perhaps they could give you a taste of ragbrai without all the 
> logistical headaches. 
> I had a lot of fun last year on this ride and made plenty of new 
> friends. Registration opens Sunday, February 11. There are busses and 
> moving trucks to take you, your luggage, and your bike back to chicago 
> should you like. 
>
> More details here. https://www.bikereg.com/63763
>
> Best, 
> Leif in Chicago
>
> On Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 3:52:06 PM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding 
> Ding! wrote:
>
>> Welp, I was so much more excited about this in theory. After reading 
>> about the various experiences of damaged luggage, sweltering temps and 
>> difficult logistics, I think I’ll find a different ride to do. 
>>
>> Thanks to everyone who offered their experiences! It was a great 
>> thread to read in the dead of a Michigan winter.
>> Leah
>>
>>

Re: [RBW] Re: RAGBRAI?

[Leah Peterson]

Leif, I just might have to do it! Are you planning to camp or sleep in a hotel? Are you riding alone? If there was a group of us Riv Riders that wanted to ride together I think it would be great. LeahOn Feb 13, 2024, at 1:17 PM, Leif Eckstrom  wrote:Leah, Marc, Pam, et. al.,I'm loving the thought that I might just see a pack of Rivish Lone Wolf(s) on Le Tour De Shore this June. Registration is now open--with about 6 early-registration priced tickets left as of this morning, Tuesday, Feb 13.https://www.bikereg.com/letourdeshorePlease DM if you need any help with logistics or planning on the Chicago side of the ride. Best,Leif On Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 9:50:40 AM UTC-6 Marc Irwin wrote:Amtrak has been working hard the past ten years to make affordable bike transport available and on all it's trains.MarcOn Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 8:22:07 AM UTC-5 brok...@gmail.com wrote:It’s unfortunate that this country never has, and never will embrace multi-modal transportation. Just think of all the biking possibilities that could be available to so many more of us, and not just those who live in major metropolitan areas. On Jan 27, 2024, at 8:00 AM, Leah Peterson  wrote:Yes, you remember rightly, George. This was why I had to get a 50 cm Platy (still waiting for parts to be built) - so that I could put it on Amtrak; the 55 is just too long. And even then the 50 will be a tight fit, and you can only have so many bikes on the train, and there’s some other dumb rules that may or may not be enforced when we get there. It’s not a bulletproof plan. Marc does it with a Brompton.On Jan 26, 2024, at 11:54 AM, George Schick  wrote:I hate to throw a wet blanket on this idea, but wasn't there some discussion on this forum a while back about taking bikes on Amtrak, which trains allow them and which ones don't, where and how they store the bikes, etc?  Not sure if that was ever resolved for this route. Has anyone done this before on this Amtrak Wolverine route?On Friday, January 26, 2024 at 10:42:00 AM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Marc! You want to do this with me, I’m sure!The Lone Wolf and The Platypus Rider Ride Across Two States. I can see it now.Sent from my iPhoneOn Jan 26, 2024, at 11:29 AM, Marc Irwin  wrote:Leah,      The ride from Millenium Park sounds like the route I've taken several times to and from Chicago, using Indiana Dunes as one of the overnights.  It would be a good ride, you could take Amtrak to Chicago and return on Amtrak from New Buffalo.MarcOn Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 9:23:10 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Leif, I could do this It’s Father’s day weekend, so that is the only possible snag. I’m going to try and make this ride! Thank you!!!Sent from my iPhoneOn Jan 25, 2024, at 8:27 PM, Leif Eckstrom  wrote:Hey Leah, and midwestern riders, There’s a well-planned and well-executed ride from Chicago’s Millenium Park to New Buffalo, MI, spread out over 2 days, totalling about 100 miles all told. June 14-15 (Friday and Saturday).  Hundreds of friendly riders—most camp the first night at Indiana Dunes state park, but hotels are another option. Easy pace. Easy route. Food and sag support. There are a number of Ragbrai riders who attend this ride from chicago. Perhaps they could give you a taste of ragbrai without all the logistical headaches. I had a lot of fun last year on this ride and made plenty of new friends. Registration opens Sunday, February 11. There are busses and moving trucks to take you, your luggage, and your bike back to chicago should you like. More details here. https://www.bikereg.com/63763Best, Leif in ChicagoOn Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 3:52:06 PM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:Welp, I was so much more excited about this in theory. After reading about the various experiences of damaged luggage, sweltering temps and difficult logistics, I think I’ll find a different ride to do. Thanks to everyone who offered their experiences! It was a great thread to read in the dead of a Michigan winter.LeahOn Jan 21, 2024, at 12:03 PM, Matt Beecher  wrote:If I were to do it again, I would pay for one of the services where they haul your stuff and set up your tent.  Getting a hotel will likely be nearly impossible, given the number of people attending.  I did RAGBRAI a few years ago and tried bringing my own tent and setting it up at night.  The kids they use to haul luggage from site to site quickly destroyed my bag.  Basically, they pile them in the truck and if I had to guess, they saw my handles and yanked on it to pull it free, but tore the brand new heavy canvas bag instead.  I tried holding it together with a cable lock and tape, but had to give up on that after a few days.  A lot of items I didn't need were tossed, then the rest went into my panniers and I had to haul it myself.  Overall, I was a bit disappointed with the luggage service side of the trip.  

Re: [RBW] Re: RAGBRAI?

[Leif Eckstrom]

Leah, Marc, Pam, et. al.,
I'm loving the thought that I might just see a pack of Rivish Lone Wolf(s) 
on Le Tour De Shore this June. 
Registration is now open--with about 6 early-registration priced tickets 
left as of this morning, Tuesday, Feb 13.
https://www.bikereg.com/letourdeshore
Please DM if you need any help with logistics or planning on the Chicago 
side of the ride. 
Best,
Leif 

On Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 9:50:40 AM UTC-6 Marc Irwin wrote:

> Amtrak has been working hard the past ten years to make affordable bike 
> transport available and on all it's trains.
>
> Marc
>
> On Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 8:22:07 AM UTC-5 brok...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> It’s unfortunate that this country never has, and never will embrace 
>> multi-modal transportation. Just think of all the biking possibilities that 
>> could be available to so many more of us, and not just those who live in 
>> major metropolitan areas. 
>>
>> On Jan 27, 2024, at 8:00 AM, Leah Peterson  wrote:
>>
>> 
>>
>> Yes, you remember rightly, George. This was why I had to get a 50 cm 
>> Platy (still waiting for parts to be built) - so that I could put it on 
>> Amtrak; the 55 is just too long. And even then the 50 will be a tight fit, 
>> and you can only have so many bikes on the train, and there’s some other 
>> dumb rules that may or may not be enforced when we get there. It’s not a 
>> bulletproof plan. Marc does it with a Brompton.
>>
>> On Jan 26, 2024, at 11:54 AM, George Schick  wrote:
>>
>> I hate to throw a wet blanket on this idea, but wasn't there some 
>> discussion on this forum a while back about taking bikes on Amtrak, which 
>> trains allow them and which ones don't, where and how they store the bikes, 
>> etc?  Not sure if that was ever resolved for this route. Has anyone done 
>> this before on this Amtrak Wolverine route?
>>
>> On Friday, January 26, 2024 at 10:42:00 AM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Marc! You want to do this with me, I’m sure!
>>> The Lone Wolf and The Platypus Rider Ride Across Two States. I can see 
>>> it now.
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Jan 26, 2024, at 11:29 AM, Marc Irwin  wrote:
>>>
>>> Leah, 
>>>
>>>  The ride from Millenium Park sounds like the route I've taken 
>>> several times to and from Chicago, using Indiana Dunes as one of the 
>>> overnights.  It would be a good ride, you could take Amtrak to Chicago and 
>>> return on Amtrak from New Buffalo.
>>>
>>> Marc
>>>
>>> On Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 9:23:10 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding 
>>> Ding! wrote:
>>>
 Leif, I could do this It’s Father’s day weekend, so that is the 
 only possible snag. I’m going to try and make this ride! Thank you!!!
 Sent from my iPhone

 On Jan 25, 2024, at 8:27 PM, Leif Eckstrom  wrote:

 Hey Leah, and midwestern riders, 


 There’s a well-planned and well-executed ride from Chicago’s Millenium 
 Park to New Buffalo, MI, spread out over 2 days, totalling about 100 miles 
 all told. June 14-15 (Friday and Saturday).  Hundreds of friendly 
 riders—most camp the first night at Indiana Dunes state park, but hotels 
 are another option. Easy pace. Easy route. Food and sag support. 
 There are a number of Ragbrai riders who attend this ride from chicago. 
 Perhaps they could give you a taste of ragbrai without all the logistical 
 headaches. 
 I had a lot of fun last year on this ride and made plenty of new 
 friends. Registration opens Sunday, February 11. There are busses and 
 moving trucks to take you, your luggage, and your bike back to chicago 
 should you like. 

 More details here. https://www.bikereg.com/63763

 Best, 
 Leif in Chicago

 On Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 3:52:06 PM UTC-6 Bicycle Belle Ding 
 Ding! wrote:

> Welp, I was so much more excited about this in theory. After reading 
> about the various experiences of damaged luggage, sweltering temps and 
> difficult logistics, I think I’ll find a different ride to do. 
>
> Thanks to everyone who offered their experiences! It was a great 
> thread to read in the dead of a Michigan winter.
> Leah
>
> On Jan 21, 2024, at 12:03 PM, Matt Beecher  wrote:
>
> If I were to do it again, I would pay for one of the services where 
> they haul your stuff and set up your tent.  Getting a hotel will likely 
> be 
> nearly impossible, given the number of people attending.  
>
>
> I did RAGBRAI a few years ago and tried bringing my own tent and 
> setting it up at night.  The kids they use to haul luggage from site to 
> site quickly destroyed my bag.  Basically, they pile them in the truck 
> and 
> if I had to guess, they saw my handles and yanked on it to pull it free, 
> but tore the brand new heavy canvas bag instead.  I tried holding it 
> together with a cable lock and tape, but had to give up on that after 

[RBW] Re: FS: 700c Mavic/XT Wheelset 100/135

[Mike Godwin]

David, great idea with the spinning video.
Mike "no need for another wheelset against the wall" in SLO CA

On Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 6:15:57 AM UTC-8 Dave Grossman wrote:

> I rode on these hoops on my Homer.  I sold the Homer and saved them as a 
> backup for my Hunq but haven't used them since and it is time to move them 
> on.
>
> 700c
> 100/135
> Mavic 117 Rims
> XT M770 Hubs
> All Silver!
> No Skewers
>
> Pics Here:  https://photos.app.goo.gl/sCDoswkdpyrkwgQ37
>
> Any questions or more pics feel free to ask.
>
> Asking $250 shipped or $200 local meet up in the Chicagoland area.
>
>
>
>
>

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[RBW] Re: San Francisco Randonneurs 200k ride report

[Bill Lindsay]

Keith asked:

What is the overall elevation gain in that race?  about 6800 feet.  My 
Strava recorded 6827ft.  By SFR standards, this was a relatively flat 
route.  Toshi will back me up on that.  
&
Any pictures from the day or just of your bike?  Like Toshi, I was looking 
to not waste time, but I did take this selfie for an update text to my 
family.  Of course the text was undeliverable because I had no cell phone 
coverage out there.  The Sonoma County coast near Bodega was unbelievably 
beautiful but the whole day was scenic with all the hills emerald green.  
It was like being in Ireland.  

https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/53525573846

Bill Lindsay
El Cerrito, CA


On Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 8:43:16 AM UTC-8 Keith P. wrote:

> Wow Toshi, congrats on what seems like a fantastic ride! Well done!
> The pace and spirit of it sounded so fun.
>
> When you wrote “rice bars” I mistakenly pictured freeze dried, mealy mouth 
> cakes, but these are some onigiri type wonders.
> Can’t wait to try them out.
>
> What is the overall elevation gain in that race?
> &
> Any pictures from the day or just of your bike?
>
> - K. In L.A. 
>
> On Monday, February 12, 2024 at 3:45:09 PM UTC-8 RichS wrote:
>
>> Toshi, congratulations on your ride. Thank you for the ride report and 
>> the rice bar recipe. I'm impressed by your 18 minute total time stopped. 
>> That's a page from Jan Heine's playbook. "Inspiring" for sure to quote your 
>> fellow rando Mr. Lindsay.
>>
>> Looking forward to your report from the 300k.
>>
>> Best,
>> Rich in ATL
>>
>> On Monday, February 12, 2024 at 5:27:39 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote:
>>
>>> This should be inspiring to anybody who thinks they can't do a long ride 
>>> just because they only do short rides.  If you ride several times a week 
>>> and believe that your bike fits you, then you can do a long ride.  The only 
>>> thing stopping you is you choosing not to do one.  Choosing not to ride a 
>>> long ride is a perfectly logical choice, mind you.  Just Ride!
>>>
>>> BL in EC
>>>
>>> On Sunday, February 11, 2024 at 11:12:09 PM UTC-8 ttoshi wrote:
>>>
 The Russian River 200k comes in at a little over 200k with 126 miles.  
 I consider myself a lazy randonneur.  I prefer to train as little as 
 possible, while also trying to minimize the suffering on the event day as 
 much as possible.

 I'm not unfit because I commute to work on my bike (Cheviot). During 
 the school year, I drop my daughter off at school, park the car nearby and 
 ride my bike to work and back to the car after work.  It's about 5 miles 
 and ~600 ft of elevation gain.  My base is therefore 40-50 miles a week 
 (4-5 commute days) and two weekends I did a 15 mile loop from my house.  
 It's enough training to finish the 126-miler, but I wanted to ride without 
 suffering unduly.

 I drew on my experience:

 1. I know what my body likes to eat on long rides.  
 My go to recipe: rice bars-I think of it as an elevated spam musubi

 https://www.skratchlabs.com/blogs/recipes/dr-lims-bacon-and-egg-rice-cakes

 I put in chicken apple sausage instead of bacon and skip the maple 
 sugar/brown syrup.  I wrap the rice/eggs/sausage in seaweed like a sushi 
 roll and plop it in a sandwich baggie.  I didn't have to stop for anything 
 yesterday except some water and a quick bathroom break.

 2. I know that with my base of fitness, I need to stay within a very 
 narrow range of effort.  If I put in too much effort, then my body won't 
 be 
 able to recover.

 --This means that I need to go slow out of the gate and not get caught 
 up in the excitement of the start, and I have to take it easy on the hills 
 and spin in my low gears.  If I follow this strategy, then I can maintain 
 energy until the end without struggling to the finish line. 

 (Conversely, a countless number of times, have I gone too hard at the 
 start and limped along to the end!)

 It was a chilly start and forecast for 38 degrees, which on a steep 
 downhill is practically ski weather, so I put on my ski gloves on top of 
 my 
 fingerless gloves to start the day off.

 As expected, out of the gate it was fast.  I kept it slow.  I was 
 riding alone that day because my friend was just returning from Germany 
 and 
 was jet lagged, so I went at my own pace.

 Soon, I was the last one of the 60 or so riders and the only people I 
 saw were the late starters who were passing me.  

 It was cold as expected, and it was also foggy with condensation on my 
 glasses, so visibility was poor for a while, but gradually the sun came 
 out 
 and it was a beautiful day.  I met up with another Riv that day--a rider 
 with a beautiful A Homer Hilsen (I'm sorry I missed his name).  He caught 
 a 
 nice picture as the sun started to come out a

Re: [RBW] San Francisco Randonneurs 200k ride report

['Eric Norris' via RBW Owners Bunch]

The “Lazy Randonneur” perfectly captures my current level of ambition.

--Eric Norris
campyonly...@me.com
Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy
YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy 

> On Feb 12, 2024, at 1:32 PM, Brady Smith  wrote:
> 
> Lazy randonneuring is smart randonneuring. I have no qualms about going to 
> the wall in a Zwift race every now and again, but if I'm out for 10-20 hours, 
> I'd better enjoy it. Congrats on your ride!
> 
> Brady in SLC
> 
> On Monday, February 12, 2024 at 1:48:34 PM UTC-7 chefd...@gmail.com wrote:
>> Meanwhile, I am such a lazy randonneur that I stayed home. Sounds like you 
>> had a great ride, where you got to meet all the predetermined goals.
>> 
>> On Sunday, February 11, 2024 at 11:12:09 PM UTC-8 ttoshi wrote:
>>> The Russian River 200k comes in at a little over 200k with 126 miles.  I 
>>> consider myself a lazy randonneur.  I prefer to train as little as 
>>> possible, while also trying to minimize the suffering on the event day as 
>>> much as possible.
>>> 
>>> I'm not unfit because I commute to work on my bike (Cheviot). During the 
>>> school year, I drop my daughter off at school, park the car nearby and ride 
>>> my bike to work and back to the car after work.  It's about 5 miles and 
>>> ~600 ft of elevation gain.  My base is therefore 40-50 miles a week (4-5 
>>> commute days) and two weekends I did a 15 mile loop from my house.  It's 
>>> enough training to finish the 126-miler, but I wanted to ride without 
>>> suffering unduly.
>>> 
>>> I drew on my experience:
>>> 
>>> 1. I know what my body likes to eat on long rides. 
>>> My go to recipe: rice bars-I think of it as an elevated spam musubi
>>> https://www.skratchlabs.com/blogs/recipes/dr-lims-bacon-and-egg-rice-cakes
>>> 
>>> I put in chicken apple sausage instead of bacon and skip the maple 
>>> sugar/brown syrup.  I wrap the rice/eggs/sausage in seaweed like a sushi 
>>> roll and plop it in a sandwich baggie.  I didn't have to stop for anything 
>>> yesterday except some water and a quick bathroom break.
>>> 
>>> 2. I know that with my base of fitness, I need to stay within a very narrow 
>>> range of effort.  If I put in too much effort, then my body won't be able 
>>> to recover.
>>> 
>>> --This means that I need to go slow out of the gate and not get caught up 
>>> in the excitement of the start, and I have to take it easy on the hills and 
>>> spin in my low gears.  If I follow this strategy, then I can maintain 
>>> energy until the end without struggling to the finish line.
>>> 
>>> (Conversely, a countless number of times, have I gone too hard at the start 
>>> and limped along to the end!)
>>> 
>>> It was a chilly start and forecast for 38 degrees, which on a steep 
>>> downhill is practically ski weather, so I put on my ski gloves on top of my 
>>> fingerless gloves to start the day off.
>>> 
>>> As expected, out of the gate it was fast.  I kept it slow.  I was riding 
>>> alone that day because my friend was just returning from Germany and was 
>>> jet lagged, so I went at my own pace.
>>> 
>>> Soon, I was the last one of the 60 or so riders and the only people I saw 
>>> were the late starters who were passing me. 
>>> 
>>> It was cold as expected, and it was also foggy with condensation on my 
>>> glasses, so visibility was poor for a while, but gradually the sun came out 
>>> and it was a beautiful day.  I met up with another Riv that day--a rider 
>>> with a beautiful A Homer Hilsen (I'm sorry I missed his name).  He caught a 
>>> nice picture as the sun started to come out and we had a beautiful view of 
>>> the rolling hills. 
>>> 
>>> I made my way through the grazing cows and worked through the Russian River 
>>> valley over to the coast where it was a really beautiful day.  We headed 
>>> back down the coast and then back to the start at San Rafael.
>>> 
>>> --In terms of time allowed for the ride, the minimum pace is roughly 10 
>>> miles per hour, including stops, giving about 12.6 hours to finish.
>>> 
>>> I exceeded my target goal of 10-11 hours and came in under 10 hours. I only 
>>> had 18 minutes of time stopped (a record low for me), including a couple of 
>>> construction 1-lane delays, so that helped me maintain a good time.
>>> 
>>> For the 300k, I'm going to add in some 28 mile training loops. I figure if 
>>> I go hard on the 28-milers, then it will be enough to finish modestly well 
>>> on the 300k. 
>>> 
>>> Until next time,
>>> Toshi in Oakland
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
> 
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[RBW] Re: San Francisco Randonneurs 200k ride report

[Keith P.]

Wow Toshi, congrats on what seems like a fantastic ride! Well done!
The pace and spirit of it sounded so fun.

When you wrote “rice bars” I mistakenly pictured freeze dried, mealy mouth 
cakes, but these are some onigiri type wonders.
Can’t wait to try them out.

What is the overall elevation gain in that race?
&
Any pictures from the day or just of your bike?

- K. In L.A. 

On Monday, February 12, 2024 at 3:45:09 PM UTC-8 RichS wrote:

> Toshi, congratulations on your ride. Thank you for the ride report and the 
> rice bar recipe. I'm impressed by your 18 minute total time stopped. That's 
> a page from Jan Heine's playbook. "Inspiring" for sure to quote your fellow 
> rando Mr. Lindsay.
>
> Looking forward to your report from the 300k.
>
> Best,
> Rich in ATL
>
> On Monday, February 12, 2024 at 5:27:39 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
>> This should be inspiring to anybody who thinks they can't do a long ride 
>> just because they only do short rides.  If you ride several times a week 
>> and believe that your bike fits you, then you can do a long ride.  The only 
>> thing stopping you is you choosing not to do one.  Choosing not to ride a 
>> long ride is a perfectly logical choice, mind you.  Just Ride!
>>
>> BL in EC
>>
>> On Sunday, February 11, 2024 at 11:12:09 PM UTC-8 ttoshi wrote:
>>
>>> The Russian River 200k comes in at a little over 200k with 126 miles.  I 
>>> consider myself a lazy randonneur.  I prefer to train as little as 
>>> possible, while also trying to minimize the suffering on the event day as 
>>> much as possible.
>>>
>>> I'm not unfit because I commute to work on my bike (Cheviot). During the 
>>> school year, I drop my daughter off at school, park the car nearby and ride 
>>> my bike to work and back to the car after work.  It's about 5 miles and 
>>> ~600 ft of elevation gain.  My base is therefore 40-50 miles a week (4-5 
>>> commute days) and two weekends I did a 15 mile loop from my house.  It's 
>>> enough training to finish the 126-miler, but I wanted to ride without 
>>> suffering unduly.
>>>
>>> I drew on my experience:
>>>
>>> 1. I know what my body likes to eat on long rides.  
>>> My go to recipe: rice bars-I think of it as an elevated spam musubi
>>>
>>> https://www.skratchlabs.com/blogs/recipes/dr-lims-bacon-and-egg-rice-cakes
>>>
>>> I put in chicken apple sausage instead of bacon and skip the maple 
>>> sugar/brown syrup.  I wrap the rice/eggs/sausage in seaweed like a sushi 
>>> roll and plop it in a sandwich baggie.  I didn't have to stop for anything 
>>> yesterday except some water and a quick bathroom break.
>>>
>>> 2. I know that with my base of fitness, I need to stay within a very 
>>> narrow range of effort.  If I put in too much effort, then my body won't be 
>>> able to recover.
>>>
>>> --This means that I need to go slow out of the gate and not get caught 
>>> up in the excitement of the start, and I have to take it easy on the hills 
>>> and spin in my low gears.  If I follow this strategy, then I can maintain 
>>> energy until the end without struggling to the finish line. 
>>>
>>> (Conversely, a countless number of times, have I gone too hard at the 
>>> start and limped along to the end!)
>>>
>>> It was a chilly start and forecast for 38 degrees, which on a steep 
>>> downhill is practically ski weather, so I put on my ski gloves on top of my 
>>> fingerless gloves to start the day off.
>>>
>>> As expected, out of the gate it was fast.  I kept it slow.  I was riding 
>>> alone that day because my friend was just returning from Germany and was 
>>> jet lagged, so I went at my own pace.
>>>
>>> Soon, I was the last one of the 60 or so riders and the only people I 
>>> saw were the late starters who were passing me.  
>>>
>>> It was cold as expected, and it was also foggy with condensation on my 
>>> glasses, so visibility was poor for a while, but gradually the sun came out 
>>> and it was a beautiful day.  I met up with another Riv that day--a rider 
>>> with a beautiful A Homer Hilsen (I'm sorry I missed his name).  He caught a 
>>> nice picture as the sun started to come out and we had a beautiful view of 
>>> the rolling hills.  
>>>
>>> I made my way through the grazing cows and worked through the Russian 
>>> River valley over to the coast where it was a really beautiful day.  We 
>>> headed back down the coast and then back to the start at San Rafael.
>>>
>>> --In terms of time allowed for the ride, the minimum pace is roughly 10 
>>> miles per hour, including stops, giving about 12.6 hours to finish. 
>>>
>>> I exceeded my target goal of 10-11 hours and came in under 10 hours. I 
>>> only had 18 minutes of time stopped (a record low for me), including a 
>>> couple of construction 1-lane delays, so that helped me maintain a good 
>>> time.
>>>
>>> For the 300k, I'm going to add in some 28 mile training loops. I figure 
>>> if I go hard on the 28-milers, then it will be enough to finish modestly 
>>> well on the 300k.  
>>>
>>> Until next time,

Re: [RBW] Re: RoadeoRosa teaser

[John Dewey]

And it is the David Byrne, after all.

On Mon, Feb 12, 2024 at 6:42 PM Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY <
kaiviers...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Maybe not the best, but pretty good considering that whole psycho-killer
> business..  And the celebrity one is most likely to see on an N-YC bike
> path!
> So yeah, good article, better bike.
> -Kai
>
> On Monday, February 12, 2024 at 6:15:06 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
>> Thanks for the article, Kai.  It wasn't the best-written article I have
>> ever read, but there is a lot of fun cultural history content in there.
>>
>> Pink for the win!
>>
>> BL in EC
>> On Friday, February 9, 2024 at 5:57:15 PM UTC-8 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY
>> wrote:
>>
>>> That’s a good bike, and a great color. The lawyer lips were lost in
>>> transit? Or that’s a semi custom option?
>>> Here’s a great essay by David Byrne on Pink, if you’re interested-
>>> https://www.cabinetmagazine.org/issues/11/byrne.php
>>> Enjoy!
>>> -Kai
>>>
>>>
>>> On Friday, February 9, 2024 at 5:22:34 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote:
>>>
 Rick at D&D tells me he'll be delivering my Roadeo frame set to
 Rivendell HQ next week sometime.  He gave me a sneak peek at my
 color-matched Rene Herse/Honjo fenders.  Here they are:


 https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/53519732639/in/album-72177720313109003/

 It's getting real

 Bill Lindsay
 El Cerrito, CA

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[RBW] FS: 700c Mavic/XT Wheelset 100/135

[Dave Grossman]

I rode on these hoops on my Homer.  I sold the Homer and saved them as a 
backup for my Hunq but haven't used them since and it is time to move them 
on.

700c
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[RBW] Re: RoadeoRosa teaser

['Steven Seelig' via RBW Owners Bunch]

My sister lives in the same building as David Byrne in Manhattan.  I've 
seen his bikes stored in the basement.  He definitely rides them.

On Monday, February 12, 2024 at 9:42:04 PM UTC-5 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY 
wrote:

> Maybe not the best, but pretty good considering that whole psycho-killer 
> business..  And the celebrity one is most likely to see on an N-YC bike 
> path! 
> So yeah, good article, better bike.
> -Kai
>
> On Monday, February 12, 2024 at 6:15:06 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote:
>
>> Thanks for the article, Kai.  It wasn't the best-written article I have 
>> ever read, but there is a lot of fun cultural history content in there.  
>>
>> Pink for the win!
>>
>> BL in EC
>> On Friday, February 9, 2024 at 5:57:15 PM UTC-8 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> That’s a good bike, and a great color. The lawyer lips were lost in 
>>> transit? Or that’s a semi custom option?
>>> Here’s a great essay by David Byrne on Pink, if you’re interested- 
>>> https://www.cabinetmagazine.org/issues/11/byrne.php
>>> Enjoy!
>>> -Kai
>>>
>>>
>>> On Friday, February 9, 2024 at 5:22:34 PM UTC-5 Bill Lindsay wrote:
>>>
 Rick at D&D tells me he'll be delivering my Roadeo frame set to 
 Rivendell HQ next week sometime.  He gave me a sneak peek at my 
 color-matched Rene Herse/Honjo fenders.  Here they are:


 https://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/53519732639/in/album-72177720313109003/

 It's getting real

 Bill Lindsay
 El Cerrito, CA

>>>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Los Angeles Riv Ride

[Dorothy C]

Looks like the rain forecast for LA and Glendale has moved out a few days. 
I would prefer Feb 17th as I know my son can make that day. March 16th 
would definitely be a no go - I will have family in town from the UK. 

On Sunday, February 11, 2024 at 8:43:28 AM UTC-8 kiziria...@gmail.com wrote:

> March 2nd would be best for me! Will be gone the following weeks in the 
> month. 
>
> I HAVE been dialing in my rain-commuting setup, but it would be a shame to 
> not enjoy a sunny day with all of you. 
>
> On Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 3:13:06 PM UTC-8 heike...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> Earlier in March is better for me - March 2 or March 16 would be best, 
>> but I can do March 9. Already have other outdoorsy plans for March 23rd 
>> (hiking Santiago Peak here in OC) and March 30 is spring break. 
>>
>> I hope we can find a time in early March - would love to ride with fellow 
>> Rivs (never have met another Riv rider in person yet!)
>>
>> On Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 3:05:10 PM UTC-8 Keith P. wrote:
>>
>>> I’d be available any Saturday in March 👍 
>>> k.
>>>
>>> On Feb 10, 2024, at 2:02 PM, Ted Durant  wrote:
>>>
>>> I just arrived in San Gabriel and am here until the 18th. I’m hoping to 
>>> ride pretty much every day while here. Happy to meet up, but I don’t have a 
>>> car so it will need to be riding distance. Shame about the forecast for 
>>> next weekend, hopefully that will change!
>>>
>>>
>>> Ted Durant
>>> Milwaukee, WI
>>>
>>> On Feb 10, 2024, at 7:52 AM, Brian Cunningham  
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> If we’re thinking Saturdays, I’m free for either 3/2 or 3/30, if that 
>>> works for y’all.
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Feb 10, 2024, at 7:35 AM, Tony Lockhart  wrote:
>>>
>>> *Calling all fair weather cyclists: *Looks like 2 inches of rain in 
>>> the forecast for Saturday the 17th. I'm happy to postpone or suffer through 
>>> the rain, provided there's a hot coffee stop along the route. 
>>>
>>> How are other folks feeling? Wondering if it would be prudent to push 
>>> the ride date out to March.
>>>
>>> On Friday, January 12, 2024 at 11:00:39 AM UTC-8 Dorothy C wrote:
>>>
 My son is planning to come too, he has a 55cm lime Platy from the first 
 run

 On Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 12:11:50 PM UTC-8 kiziria...@gmail.com 
 wrote:

> I would recommend minimal singletrack to keep this ride as inclusive 
> as possible. Not all Riv riders have extra wide tires / experience on 
> dirt. 
> (Not speaking for myself, I prefer dirt) Don't wanna scare anyone off! 
> The 
> more the merrier. 
>
> Wasn't able to visit AllezLA as they were closed on Tuesday. Will post 
> ride beta here as I gather it from friends / perhaps a future visit. 
>
> On Monday, January 8, 2024 at 5:12:41 PM UTC-8 Donzaemon wrote:
>
>> Sounds like a fun ride. Wish I was still local!
>>
>> On Monday, January 8, 2024 at 5:04:07 PM UTC-8 heike...@gmail.com 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I'm fine with 30+ miles and fire roads; not so sure about any kind 
>>> of steep or technical single-track (not sure what you mean by flowy, 
>>> Riv-friendly single-track, P.W.. I've done a limited amount of 
>>> single-track 
>>> with my mountain bike, and I've gotten off and walked on steep, rocky 
>>> parts, and I haven't taken my Appaloosa on any of that type of trail. I 
>>> know the bike can do it; I'm just not sure I can :)  Overall, though, 
>>> the 
>>> path and plan you suggest sounds fun, P.W.!  
>>>
>>> How early is early? I'm an early riser, and I have to drive in from 
>>> South Orange County. Google says it will take me 1:30 hours to get to 
>>> Allez. 
>>>
>>> On Sun, Jan 7, 2024 at 8:09 PM Tony Lockhart  
>>> wrote:
>>>
 Just wondering what the fitness, technical ability, and comfort 
 level of people are. While I've never taken my bike on single track, I 
 love 
 to try out some flowy curves and fire roadsand I'm quite happy to 
 do 
 30+ miles on mixed terrain, especially if we get an early start. I'm 
 super 
 flexible.

 How are others feeling? I'd rather defer to the group, in favor of 
 getting more people to attend. The more, the merrier, IMO.


 @Armand - Glad to hear that you'll be visiting Allez. Perhaps you 
 can let us know if any good ideas or routes come up when you chat with 
 Kyle. I think it would be great if we kept the ride on this side of 
 town. I 
 can't speak for others, but I'd welcome a future ride on the west side.

 @Phil - Great idea for a route; you've got my vote! I know Ted had 
 mentioned Cherry Canyon. Sign me up for flowy single track and a beer 
 anyday! 




 On Sunday, January 7, 2024 at 4:37:01 PM UTC-8 philip@gmail.com 
>