[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011
Add one or two from Erie, PA On Nov 15, 7:48 am, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > Boy, the list is GROWING I hope to have the destination and date > nailed down by the weekend... stay tuned. > > BB > > On Nov 15, 10:01 am, Ginz wrote: > > > > > Please put this Philly-based rider on the the list as well!- Hide quoted > > text - > > - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011
Cool, 5 boro ride on the 1st, and a ride with 'friends' the following week; May is going to be one heck of a month! Thanks a million BB for your great idea. Cheers,AJ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011
I'm in NYC and am in. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011
It's sounding better and better. Thanks for putting it together. John On Nov 16, 7:04 pm, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > Robert: > > Unlikely to be any racing on this ride... Like I said, anyone who > wants to race, go ahead... We'll just give em bad directions and let > em go > Checking on the Finger Lakes... indeed a gorgeous regions... but may > have to save that for the 2012 Riv Rally!!! :) > Hope you can make it. > > Peace, > BB > > On Nov 16, 5:22 pm, robert zeidler wrote: > > > > > > > Almost forgot. Please consider the Finger lakes region in NY if it doesn't > > put things outta reach of most folks. Nice area. > > > On Mon, Nov 15, 2010 at 7:46 PM, wrote: > > > My wife Cindy, a boyhood chum Jeff and I did the Pine Creek Trail this > > > past summer. I can't imagine that any bicyclist who has a love for the > > > outdoors would be disappointed. The countryside is beautiful and > > > the wildlife is abundunt - deer, fox, bald eagles, rattlesnakes, heron. > > > We > > > saw two pairs of bald eagles working with their fledglings. That was > > > great! One thing to bear in mind is that riding the trail is not at all > > > challenging. The grade is roughly 2 - 3% and the trail itself is very > > > well > > > maintained. There is a very firm base covered with just about the right > > > amount of cinder / fine gravel for bicycling. Cindy rode her old S600 > > > Cannondale shod with 27 x 1-3/8 Paselas and had nary a problem. > > > > I understand that there are more challenging bike trails in the area, and > > > I > > > can attest that there are many nice roads as well. We used to live > > > outside > > > of Philly and spent many hours riding motorcycles up there. > > > Oh, and if I can pull it off, I plan on joining as well. > > > > Stan Wasser > > > Columbia, SC > > > > -- > > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > > > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > > e...@googlegroups.com> > > > . > > > For more options, visit this group at > > >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011
Robert: Unlikely to be any racing on this ride... Like I said, anyone who wants to race, go ahead... We'll just give em bad directions and let em go Checking on the Finger Lakes... indeed a gorgeous regions... but may have to save that for the 2012 Riv Rally!!! :) Hope you can make it. Peace, BB On Nov 16, 5:22 pm, robert zeidler wrote: > Almost forgot. Please consider the Finger lakes region in NY if it doesn't > put things outta reach of most folks. Nice area. > > > > On Mon, Nov 15, 2010 at 7:46 PM, wrote: > > My wife Cindy, a boyhood chum Jeff and I did the Pine Creek Trail this > > past summer. I can't imagine that any bicyclist who has a love for the > > outdoors would be disappointed. The countryside is beautiful and > > the wildlife is abundunt - deer, fox, bald eagles, rattlesnakes, heron. We > > saw two pairs of bald eagles working with their fledglings. That was > > great! One thing to bear in mind is that riding the trail is not at all > > challenging. The grade is roughly 2 - 3% and the trail itself is very well > > maintained. There is a very firm base covered with just about the right > > amount of cinder / fine gravel for bicycling. Cindy rode her old S600 > > Cannondale shod with 27 x 1-3/8 Paselas and had nary a problem. > > > I understand that there are more challenging bike trails in the area, and I > > can attest that there are many nice roads as well. We used to live outside > > of Philly and spent many hours riding motorcycles up there. > > Oh, and if I can pull it off, I plan on joining as well. > > > Stan Wasser > > Columbia, SC > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > e...@googlegroups.com> > > . > > For more options, visit this group at > >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011
Two fellas (myself and a friend) here in northeast Ohio are definitely interested. Great idea. We might consider the area around Wellsboro, PA, near Pine Creek. There are at least three hotels in town (at various price points) and camping at multiple public areas near Pine Creek. In town are a couple of decent restaurants, a bike shop, and a good little bagel spot. Also in nearby Mansfield, PA is a wonderful little bike shop owned by framebuilder Tom Oswald -- Oswald Cycle Works. (Oswald has posted some links to rides of various lengths in the area --oswaldcycleworks.com.) Wellsboro is surrounded by miles of quiet roads, both paved and dirt. And if anyone is interested there is also some terrific mountain biking in the area. Wherever we go, it sounds fun. Rick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011
On Nov 15, 2:10 pm, CycloFiend wrote: > - Jim "I really need to get my schedule together an call an Entmoot..." Now let's not get hasty, Jim ;) Best, Lee -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011
Many thanks, Stan... That's great to hear firsthand from someone who's enjoyed the trail. BTW, I heard back from Bill Yacovissi, the owner of the http://www.pinecreekbikerides.com/ website, who (in this excerpted message from him) said: === Hi BB: Your plan sounds great and I believe Wellsboro will suit your group and your plans. If you've not been in this part of Pa before I would say most people underestimate how rural and remote north central Pa is which, is what makes it a great place to visit. Also, Wellsboro is a particularly nice town, unusually prosperous for a Pa small town in an otherwise economically depressed area. I will say weather in the spring can be iffy. Compared to downstate and coastal areas winter here hangs on through March. I would try to arrange your event as late in May as possible. Typically summer arrives instantly the first week in May and the weather is very nice all summer, cool evenings, refreshing mornings, hot afternoons. Motels, B&B, and such will be fine as well as restaurants and places for evening repasts. The only issue here is the area is in the midst of a natural gas drilling boom and a lot of people have come up from Texas to work on the rigs and are occupying some of the motel rooms. I think riding with your group will be fun and I will be happy to consult with you on routes. If you look on a map of Pa you'll see a huge area of state forest land just too the west and south of Wellsboro. The state maintains roads throughout the forest. While these are public roads, on most of them you won't have a car pass you all day, on some you might have 2 or 3 cars in a day. You can ride all day through beautiful forest totally unmolested by traffic. The surface on the roads is good for bikes, much like you find on a rails trail. The rides on my bike page are all on roads. If you look at the topo maps you'll see trails there as well. It certainly is easy to do a ride on all trails or a combination of roads and trails. I typically don't ride trails so the rides are there, just not on my bike page. Also if you look at the topos you'll see the area is really a plateau cut up by canyons. It's a full 1,000 feet from the canyon floor to the top of the plateau. Once you get on top it's surprisingly flat. The gradient on the roads is not steep but it can seem a long 2 or 3 miles uphill to get to the top. Of course the 4 mile downhill run at the end is something different. Anyway you might consider ferrying weaker rides a mile or so up the hill then drive back down and park at the bottom. Hope this helps and you plans work out. Bill Yacovissi Back to your point, Stan. As far as the rail trail being easy, I think that clearly works in our favor, since we will likely have folks who prefer a shorter, easier ride that others. We can always add distance to our route to make it more challenging, especially when there's supposedly 60+ miles of beautiful scenery along the Pine Creek Trail ALONE. Additionally, the way some of the rides (on Bill's website, http://www.pinecreekbikerides.com/) are set up adjacent to the rail trail, I could easily see linking one or more of these loops into our route for riders wanting more of a challenge. In fact if we have a large turnout we can survey the group and possibly split up into groups to offer easier or more challenging rides. We could do the "core ride" together (like a typical organized club event), but then the longer distance riders could split of on a spur/loop to add a little extra mileage and challenge. I am confident there's plenty of challenge if we want it... We just need to be a little creative. Shortly I will be sending out some hotel information along with the proposed dates (May 6-8, Fri-Sun). But since I have asked a few individuals to consider other locations in NY State, and want to give them a chance to come back with other ideas, I will wait another day to hear back from them; otherwise we can proceed with making plans for Wellsboro. Peace, BB On Nov 15, 7:46 pm, wrote: > My wife Cindy, a boyhood chum Jeff and I did the Pine Creek Trail this past > summer. I can't imagine that any bicyclist who has a love for the outdoors > would be disappointed. The countryside is beautiful and the wildlife is > abundunt - deer, fox, bald eagles, rattlesnakes, heron. We saw two pairs of > bald eagles working with their fledglings. That was great! One thing to > bear in mind is that riding the trail is not at all challenging. The grade > is roughly 2 - 3% and the trail itself is very well maintained. There is a > very firm base covered with just about the right amount of cinder / fine > gravel for bicycling. Cindy rode her old S600 Cannondale shod with 27 x > 1-3/8 Paselas and had nary a problem. > > I understand that there are more challenging bike trails in the area, and I > can attest that there are many nice roads as well. We used to live outside > of
Re: [RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011
on 11/14/10 7:32 PM, Montclair BobbyB at montclairbob...@gmail.com wrote: > Those guys on the left coast also have Burning Man ... life isn't > fair. But I've resolved that it's OK to envy the Riv folks... after > all, they are "the source"... but I agree, we do need to get an East > Coast Riv event of our own... This is really nice to see coming together. Bear in mind though that when the SoCal Riv Appreciation Society gets together, that's a healthy 6-7 drive from the SF Bay Area. Northward, the Seattle folk seem to have pulled together a ride or two as well. Rivendell rides seem to be cropping up all over, and that's a very, very good thing. Take charge of your regionalism and roll out together - they will know us by the broadness of our smiles! - Jim "I really need to get my schedule together an call an Entmoot..." -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes Gallery updates now appear here - http://cyclofiend.blogspot.com "I thought the idea was to waste the rest of our lives together.." -- Cyril, "Breaking Away" -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011
Hi, I'm in Pittsburgh and have done the C&O Canal ride and also the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) on my Atlantis. They are both great rides. Pine Creek Gorge sounds good also. Yes, I'm interested! Frank -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011
Louis B. and I woud be interested in taking a drive to PA for weekend ride. Count me in. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011
Boy, the list is GROWING I hope to have the destination and date nailed down by the weekend... stay tuned. BB On Nov 15, 10:01 am, Ginz wrote: > Please put this Philly-based rider on the the list as well! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011
Please put this Philly-based rider on the the list as well! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011
Count me in and maybe my girlfriend if I can talk her into it. I'm in NYC so something close would be nice, PA or southern NY. On Nov 14, 8:59 am, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > I've come to realize that the average Rivendell rider is a bit more > passionate about riding (and about life in general) than the average > bike rider. That alone makes me want to meet and ride with you all > (even though I know that's not so practical). Here on the east coast > I haven't found too many Riv owners (yet)... but I hope to change > that. So I've got an idea in my head about arranging for a Rivendell > Rally/Ride in the Spring. I'm putting the word out now, in hopes that > a few more folks in the East/Northeast will share an interest in an > event like this. > > I'm looking to plan a weekend gathering/ride to take place somewhere > perhaps in the Southern NY State / Northern PA area. It could be > point-to-point (with light gear) or 2 days of out-and-back, depending > on the location. The emphasis will be on finding scenic routes with a > good combination of dirt roads, trails, and back roads... with few or > no cars. Oh, and there must be a nice inn/B&B at the end of the day > that serves a good selection of beer and food... (I mean, no sense in > roughing it, right???) > > If you're interested in joining (and/or have some good ideas for > locations), please let me know. Post here, or email me... > montclairbob...@gmail.com > > Let the Rivendell Rally begin!!! > > Peace, > BB -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011
I've been checking out this group for a little while as I have a Sam on order. I'm pretty sure it will be here by Spring. (Actually within a few weeks.) Bobby, since I live in your namesake town in New Jersey I'm definitely up for this ride. -Norman -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011
Central PA sounds great! I'd be driving from St Louis Missouri. That keeps me in the 10ish hour range. Any kind of camping area is good. Kelly On Nov 14, 9:32 pm, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > Thanks, Will > > Those guys on the left coast also have Burning Man ... life isn't > fair. But I've resolved that it's OK to envy the Riv folks... after > all, they are "the source"... but I agree, we do need to get an East > Coast Riv event of our own... > > If you (or others) know upstate NY (maybe the Finger Lakes region), > that's another possibility we should explore. We've got a few > interested folks from Rochester, including John Philip from Syracuse. > We'll need a spot that allows for either a 2-day loop with a stay over > at the day 1 destination (or a spot where we do 2 days of individual > out-and-back loops), there needs to be enough accommodations to host > as many as 50 people (although not all together, necessarily... just > within close proximity). The ride routes must feature natural scenic > beauty, dirt roads/trails, little or no vehicular traffic, distances > ranging from 20-50 miles (ideally with bailout points for those who > prefer a shorter ride), and decent places to gather as a group and eat/ > drink after a nice day of riding. > > If you (or anyone others) know of a good spot that can accommodate > this kind of weekend, let me know. So far Wellsboro PA sounds like it > could host a really awesome weekend, but I hope there are at least one > or two other places to consider. > > Thanks, > BB > > On Nov 14, 9:57 pm, Will M wrote: > > > > > I've been thinking that the folks in the Bay Area have the Rivendell > > Rides, and so we east-coasters should have something too. Also > > interested and can help with route planning if needed. Up for just > > about anything. > > > Will > > NYC > > > On Nov 14, 9:43 pm, Aaron Young <1ce...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > Add on more from Rochester (work schedule permitting)! > > > > -Aaron Young > > > Rochester, NY > > > > On Sun, Nov 14, 2010 at 9:30 PM, Montclair BobbyB > > > > > > > wrote: > > > > OK, response so far has been excellent... we could have ourselves a > > > > decent crowd for this!!! I'm pumped. I also took a good look at the > > > > PineCreekRides.com site... and I think Wellsboro PA has EXCELLENT > > > > potential for our weekend Rally. There are lots of hotels, inns and > > > > B&B's (which can suit a variety of tastes and budgets). The town of > > > > Wellsboro has a quaint commercial district with plenty of stores, > > > > restaurants etc... and easy access to the Pine Creek Gorge (and > > > > surrounding area) with a really nice variety of back road rides... > > > > Moreover (as some of you have shared concerns about doing a 35-50-mile > > > > ride), these loops are conducive to shortening (with bailout options > > > > at different points for groups who would prefer to take a shorter > > > > loop). And Wellsboro has restaurants and taverns, so they MUST HAVE > > > > BEER! > > > > > I will contact a few of the hotels and inns in the area, as well as > > > > the owner of that website to get his opinion if by staying in > > > > Wellsboro, we can get what we need in terms of hotels and access to > > > > rides... Stay tuned. > > > > > Peace, > > > > BB > > > > > On Nov 14, 3:23 pm, Montclair BobbyB > > > > wrote: > > > > > VERY KIND OF YOU, AJ... THANKS! > > > > > > I'm already checking into a few potential spots... One potential might > > > > > be the Pine Creek Gorge (aka the "Grand Canyon of PA"), located near > > > > > Wellsboro (in north-central PA)... it features a very long rail trail > > > > > through the scenic gorge, and is considered one of the top 10 in the > > > > > US Also there appear to be many nice back road options in the > > > > > area...http://www.pinecreekbikerides.com/(althoughIonlybriefly > > > > > looked at this)... It looks like it has great potential. > > > > > > Anyone from the region with knowledge of Pine Creek (or any other > > > > > possibilities), please let me know... THANKS! > > > > > > BB > > > > > > On Nov 14, 1:56 pm, AJ wrote: > > > > > > > Good thought BB, I have a couple of road worthy riv's if anyone > > > > > > wants > > > > > > to borrow one (60-61cm) for the rally. > > > > > > Cheers, > > > > > > AJ > > > > > -- > > > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > > > > Groups > > > > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > > > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > > > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > > > e...@googlegroups.com> > > > > . > > > > For more options, visit this group at > > > >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.- Hide quoted text > > > >- > > - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@google
[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011
Thanks, Will Those guys on the left coast also have Burning Man ... life isn't fair. But I've resolved that it's OK to envy the Riv folks... after all, they are "the source"... but I agree, we do need to get an East Coast Riv event of our own... If you (or others) know upstate NY (maybe the Finger Lakes region), that's another possibility we should explore. We've got a few interested folks from Rochester, including John Philip from Syracuse. We'll need a spot that allows for either a 2-day loop with a stay over at the day 1 destination (or a spot where we do 2 days of individual out-and-back loops), there needs to be enough accommodations to host as many as 50 people (although not all together, necessarily... just within close proximity). The ride routes must feature natural scenic beauty, dirt roads/trails, little or no vehicular traffic, distances ranging from 20-50 miles (ideally with bailout points for those who prefer a shorter ride), and decent places to gather as a group and eat/ drink after a nice day of riding. If you (or anyone others) know of a good spot that can accommodate this kind of weekend, let me know. So far Wellsboro PA sounds like it could host a really awesome weekend, but I hope there are at least one or two other places to consider. Thanks, BB On Nov 14, 9:57 pm, Will M wrote: > I've been thinking that the folks in the Bay Area have the Rivendell > Rides, and so we east-coasters should have something too. Also > interested and can help with route planning if needed. Up for just > about anything. > > Will > NYC > > On Nov 14, 9:43 pm, Aaron Young <1ce...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > > Add on more from Rochester (work schedule permitting)! > > > -Aaron Young > > Rochester, NY > > > On Sun, Nov 14, 2010 at 9:30 PM, Montclair BobbyB > > > wrote: > > > OK, response so far has been excellent... we could have ourselves a > > > decent crowd for this!!! I'm pumped. I also took a good look at the > > > PineCreekRides.com site... and I think Wellsboro PA has EXCELLENT > > > potential for our weekend Rally. There are lots of hotels, inns and > > > B&B's (which can suit a variety of tastes and budgets). The town of > > > Wellsboro has a quaint commercial district with plenty of stores, > > > restaurants etc... and easy access to the Pine Creek Gorge (and > > > surrounding area) with a really nice variety of back road rides... > > > Moreover (as some of you have shared concerns about doing a 35-50-mile > > > ride), these loops are conducive to shortening (with bailout options > > > at different points for groups who would prefer to take a shorter > > > loop). And Wellsboro has restaurants and taverns, so they MUST HAVE > > > BEER! > > > > I will contact a few of the hotels and inns in the area, as well as > > > the owner of that website to get his opinion if by staying in > > > Wellsboro, we can get what we need in terms of hotels and access to > > > rides... Stay tuned. > > > > Peace, > > > BB > > > > On Nov 14, 3:23 pm, Montclair BobbyB > > > wrote: > > > > VERY KIND OF YOU, AJ... THANKS! > > > > > I'm already checking into a few potential spots... One potential might > > > > be the Pine Creek Gorge (aka the "Grand Canyon of PA"), located near > > > > Wellsboro (in north-central PA)... it features a very long rail trail > > > > through the scenic gorge, and is considered one of the top 10 in the > > > > US Also there appear to be many nice back road options in the > > > > area...http://www.pinecreekbikerides.com/(althoughIonly briefly > > > > looked at this)... It looks like it has great potential. > > > > > Anyone from the region with knowledge of Pine Creek (or any other > > > > possibilities), please let me know... THANKS! > > > > > BB > > > > > On Nov 14, 1:56 pm, AJ wrote: > > > > > > Good thought BB, I have a couple of road worthy riv's if anyone wants > > > > > to borrow one (60-61cm) for the rally. > > > > > Cheers, > > > > > AJ > > > > -- > > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > > > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > > e...@googlegroups.com> > > > . > > > For more options, visit this group at > > >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011
I've been thinking that the folks in the Bay Area have the Rivendell Rides, and so we east-coasters should have something too. Also interested and can help with route planning if needed. Up for just about anything. Will NYC On Nov 14, 9:43 pm, Aaron Young <1ce...@gmail.com> wrote: > Add on more from Rochester (work schedule permitting)! > > -Aaron Young > Rochester, NY > > On Sun, Nov 14, 2010 at 9:30 PM, Montclair BobbyB > > > > > > > > wrote: > > OK, response so far has been excellent... we could have ourselves a > > decent crowd for this!!! I'm pumped. I also took a good look at the > > PineCreekRides.com site... and I think Wellsboro PA has EXCELLENT > > potential for our weekend Rally. There are lots of hotels, inns and > > B&B's (which can suit a variety of tastes and budgets). The town of > > Wellsboro has a quaint commercial district with plenty of stores, > > restaurants etc... and easy access to the Pine Creek Gorge (and > > surrounding area) with a really nice variety of back road rides... > > Moreover (as some of you have shared concerns about doing a 35-50-mile > > ride), these loops are conducive to shortening (with bailout options > > at different points for groups who would prefer to take a shorter > > loop). And Wellsboro has restaurants and taverns, so they MUST HAVE > > BEER! > > > I will contact a few of the hotels and inns in the area, as well as > > the owner of that website to get his opinion if by staying in > > Wellsboro, we can get what we need in terms of hotels and access to > > rides... Stay tuned. > > > Peace, > > BB > > > On Nov 14, 3:23 pm, Montclair BobbyB > > wrote: > > > VERY KIND OF YOU, AJ... THANKS! > > > > I'm already checking into a few potential spots... One potential might > > > be the Pine Creek Gorge (aka the "Grand Canyon of PA"), located near > > > Wellsboro (in north-central PA)... it features a very long rail trail > > > through the scenic gorge, and is considered one of the top 10 in the > > > US Also there appear to be many nice back road options in the > > > area...http://www.pinecreekbikerides.com/(althoughI only briefly > > > looked at this)... It looks like it has great potential. > > > > Anyone from the region with knowledge of Pine Creek (or any other > > > possibilities), please let me know... THANKS! > > > > BB > > > > On Nov 14, 1:56 pm, AJ wrote: > > > > > Good thought BB, I have a couple of road worthy riv's if anyone wants > > > > to borrow one (60-61cm) for the rally. > > > > Cheers, > > > > AJ > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > e...@googlegroups.com> > > . > > For more options, visit this group at > >http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011
Add on more from Rochester (work schedule permitting)! -Aaron Young Rochester, NY On Sun, Nov 14, 2010 at 9:30 PM, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > OK, response so far has been excellent... we could have ourselves a > decent crowd for this!!! I'm pumped. I also took a good look at the > PineCreekRides.com site... and I think Wellsboro PA has EXCELLENT > potential for our weekend Rally. There are lots of hotels, inns and > B&B's (which can suit a variety of tastes and budgets). The town of > Wellsboro has a quaint commercial district with plenty of stores, > restaurants etc... and easy access to the Pine Creek Gorge (and > surrounding area) with a really nice variety of back road rides... > Moreover (as some of you have shared concerns about doing a 35-50-mile > ride), these loops are conducive to shortening (with bailout options > at different points for groups who would prefer to take a shorter > loop). And Wellsboro has restaurants and taverns, so they MUST HAVE > BEER! > > I will contact a few of the hotels and inns in the area, as well as > the owner of that website to get his opinion if by staying in > Wellsboro, we can get what we need in terms of hotels and access to > rides... Stay tuned. > > Peace, > BB > > > > On Nov 14, 3:23 pm, Montclair BobbyB > wrote: > > VERY KIND OF YOU, AJ... THANKS! > > > > I'm already checking into a few potential spots... One potential might > > be the Pine Creek Gorge (aka the "Grand Canyon of PA"), located near > > Wellsboro (in north-central PA)... it features a very long rail trail > > through the scenic gorge, and is considered one of the top 10 in the > > US Also there appear to be many nice back road options in the > > area...http://www.pinecreekbikerides.com/(although I only briefly > > looked at this)... It looks like it has great potential. > > > > Anyone from the region with knowledge of Pine Creek (or any other > > possibilities), please let me know... THANKS! > > > > BB > > > > On Nov 14, 1:56 pm, AJ wrote: > > > > > > > > > Good thought BB, I have a couple of road worthy riv's if anyone wants > > > to borrow one (60-61cm) for the rally. > > > Cheers, > > > AJ > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > . > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011
OK, response so far has been excellent... we could have ourselves a decent crowd for this!!! I'm pumped. I also took a good look at the PineCreekRides.com site... and I think Wellsboro PA has EXCELLENT potential for our weekend Rally. There are lots of hotels, inns and B&B's (which can suit a variety of tastes and budgets). The town of Wellsboro has a quaint commercial district with plenty of stores, restaurants etc... and easy access to the Pine Creek Gorge (and surrounding area) with a really nice variety of back road rides... Moreover (as some of you have shared concerns about doing a 35-50-mile ride), these loops are conducive to shortening (with bailout options at different points for groups who would prefer to take a shorter loop). And Wellsboro has restaurants and taverns, so they MUST HAVE BEER! I will contact a few of the hotels and inns in the area, as well as the owner of that website to get his opinion if by staying in Wellsboro, we can get what we need in terms of hotels and access to rides... Stay tuned. Peace, BB On Nov 14, 3:23 pm, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > VERY KIND OF YOU, AJ... THANKS! > > I'm already checking into a few potential spots... One potential might > be the Pine Creek Gorge (aka the "Grand Canyon of PA"), located near > Wellsboro (in north-central PA)... it features a very long rail trail > through the scenic gorge, and is considered one of the top 10 in the > US Also there appear to be many nice back road options in the > area...http://www.pinecreekbikerides.com/(although I only briefly > looked at this)... It looks like it has great potential. > > Anyone from the region with knowledge of Pine Creek (or any other > possibilities), please let me know... THANKS! > > BB > > On Nov 14, 1:56 pm, AJ wrote: > > > > > Good thought BB, I have a couple of road worthy riv's if anyone wants > > to borrow one (60-61cm) for the rally. > > Cheers, > > AJ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011
Count me in. Coming from Rochester, NY -Jude On Nov 14, 3:23 pm, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > VERY KIND OF YOU, AJ... THANKS! > > I'm already checking into a few potential spots... One potential might > be the Pine Creek Gorge (aka the "Grand Canyon of PA"), located near > Wellsboro (in north-central PA)... it features a very long rail trail > through the scenic gorge, and is considered one of the top 10 in the > US Also there appear to be many nice back road options in the > area...http://www.pinecreekbikerides.com/(although I only briefly > looked at this)... It looks like it has great potential. > > Anyone from the region with knowledge of Pine Creek (or any other > possibilities), please let me know... THANKS! > > BB > > On Nov 14, 1:56 pm, AJ wrote: > > > Good thought BB, I have a couple of road worthy riv's if anyone wants > > to borrow one (60-61cm) for the rally. > > Cheers, > > AJ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011
VERY KIND OF YOU, AJ... THANKS! I'm already checking into a few potential spots... One potential might be the Pine Creek Gorge (aka the "Grand Canyon of PA"), located near Wellsboro (in north-central PA)... it features a very long rail trail through the scenic gorge, and is considered one of the top 10 in the US Also there appear to be many nice back road options in the area... http://www.pinecreekbikerides.com/ (although I only briefly looked at this)... It looks like it has great potential. Anyone from the region with knowledge of Pine Creek (or any other possibilities), please let me know... THANKS! BB On Nov 14, 1:56 pm, AJ wrote: > Good thought BB, I have a couple of road worthy riv's if anyone wants > to borrow one (60-61cm) for the rally. > Cheers, > AJ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011
Good thought BB, I have a couple of road worthy riv's if anyone wants to borrow one (60-61cm) for the rally. Cheers, AJ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011
No clue why it sent three times. Google Groups Throwup I guess! On Nov 14, 1:08 pm, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > Got you, AJ. John P, glad to hear you're in... counting on your > regional expertise in the Southern Tier region... > > Anne, if you and your BF are up for it, you're welcome. Maybe there's > somebody among the masses who might have a "loaner" for you? I have a > variety of "Rivish" bikes of varying sizes that I can offer up for > folks willing to travel in from far away... > > Justin, I got 3 messages from you, but I'll only sign you and your > ladyfriend up once... > > (Gee, looks like we may need a pretty big place with enough > accommodations for a small crowd... EXCELLENT!!!) > > Peace, > BB > > On Nov 14, 12:59 pm, Justin August wrote: > > > > > Sign me up buttercup! > > I'm in Philly and my Bleriot would love to join up. My ladyfriend > > would potentially come on her "Rivassanced" Univega (or VO Mixte by > > then maybe). > > > Fantastic. There's a man on Flickr with a Bleriot in North Jersey as > > well. > > > -Justin > > justinaug...@gmail.com > > > On Nov 14, 12:14 pm, Anne Paulson wrote: > > > > Oh this does sound like fun. I might be able to show up, but would it > > > be terrible if I rode a Bike Friday? I'm from the northern NJ area and > > > still have family there, but if I flew in for a few days it would be a > > > big nuisance to pack up one of my Rivendell bikes. > > > > I did a ride from the Delaware Water Gap last summer while visiting > > > family. The roads I went on, in the park, were deserted and beautiful. > > > > On Sun, Nov 14, 2010 at 8:00 AM, Montclair BobbyB > > > > wrote: > > > > JB: > > > > > You'd be most welcome, and the drive would certainly be doable. > > > > Being a senior (to me) only means that you've got a bit more wisdom > > > > (and jokes) than the rest of us... But I'm 52 years old (senior > > > > enough, right?) and would hope we'd also get a few younger enthusiasts > > > > to join. The only criteria for joining this ride are: > > > > > - Bring your high spirit for adventure > > > > - If you ride a Riv, bring it. (If you don't, but can somehow control > > > > your "Riv-Lust", ride whatever you've got). > > > > - Be willing to pedal 35-50 miles each day at whatever non-race pace > > > > is comfortable... We'll stick together. (Any racers that show up, > > > > we'll simply send them ahead with bad directions...:) > > > > - Carry what you need on your bike > > > > - Have a valid credit card (of course) > > > > > BB > > > > > On Nov 14, 10:47 am, JB wrote: > > > >> That sounds great. I'd be interested, though I'm in Michigan. Being > > > >> retired, I could manipulate my time pretty easy. > > > > >> Will there be a "Senior" division? > > > > >> John > > > > >> On Nov 14, 10:37 am, Montclair BobbyB > > > >> wrote: > > > > >> > Marty: > > > > >> > Yes, I knew you were in PA... That's great, I'll add you to the > > > >> > list... (Already we've got at least a half-dozen interested... a good > > > >> > start.) > > > > >> > And the C&O Canal is definitely a great idea, and one that has long > > > >> > been on my list. For that I'd really like to consider at least 4-7 > > > >> > days, though to do a "proper" C&O tour. Besides, the logistics part > > > >> > becomes more challenging when it's a point-to-point that requires > > > >> > staging cars... It's possible, just tougher to stage. My idea of the > > > >> > perfect weekend ride is a loop, with a 40-50 mile route on Saturday > > > >> > with a nice stayover, then a different route on the return. In fact, > > > >> > a few friends and I have planned a 2-day ride from the Delaware Water > > > >> > Gap to Milford PA, where we'll ride the historic Old Mine Road up the > > > >> > NJ side to Milford, stay the evening, then ride back through Stokes > > > >> > State Forest, along the Kittatinny Ridge in NJ, then drop down to the > > > >> > Paulinskill rail trail to complete the 45 mile ride back to the Gap. > > > >> > We'll do this credit card style, with little more than a change of > > > >> > clothes. (Let's hope we beat the snow!) > > > > >> > Peace, > > > >> > BB > > > > >> > On Nov 14, 10:22 am, Marty wrote: > > > > >> > > I would be up for that, and hopefully will have a new Bombadil to > > > >> > > carry me along. Home is South-Central PA, but I work in Chicago, so > > > >> > > advance planning will be critical. Another East coast fun-on-a-Riv- > > > >> > > ride would be the C&O Canal tow-path. I have not had the chance to > > > >> > > do > > > >> > > that but it's on my list. > > > > >> > > Marty > > > > >> > > On Nov 14, 7:59 am, Montclair BobbyB > > > >> > > wrote: > > > > >> > > > I've come to realize that the average Rivendell rider is a bit > > > >> > > > more > > > >> > > > passionate about riding (and about life in general) than the > > > >> > > > average > > > >> > > > bike rider. That alone makes me want to meet and ride with you > > > >> > > > all > > > >> > > > (even though I
[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011
Got you, AJ. John P, glad to hear you're in... counting on your regional expertise in the Southern Tier region... Anne, if you and your BF are up for it, you're welcome. Maybe there's somebody among the masses who might have a "loaner" for you? I have a variety of "Rivish" bikes of varying sizes that I can offer up for folks willing to travel in from far away... Justin, I got 3 messages from you, but I'll only sign you and your ladyfriend up once... (Gee, looks like we may need a pretty big place with enough accommodations for a small crowd... EXCELLENT!!!) Peace, BB On Nov 14, 12:59 pm, Justin August wrote: > Sign me up buttercup! > I'm in Philly and my Bleriot would love to join up. My ladyfriend > would potentially come on her "Rivassanced" Univega (or VO Mixte by > then maybe). > > Fantastic. There's a man on Flickr with a Bleriot in North Jersey as > well. > > -Justin > justinaug...@gmail.com > > On Nov 14, 12:14 pm, Anne Paulson wrote: > > > > > Oh this does sound like fun. I might be able to show up, but would it > > be terrible if I rode a Bike Friday? I'm from the northern NJ area and > > still have family there, but if I flew in for a few days it would be a > > big nuisance to pack up one of my Rivendell bikes. > > > I did a ride from the Delaware Water Gap last summer while visiting > > family. The roads I went on, in the park, were deserted and beautiful. > > > On Sun, Nov 14, 2010 at 8:00 AM, Montclair BobbyB > > > wrote: > > > JB: > > > > You'd be most welcome, and the drive would certainly be doable. > > > Being a senior (to me) only means that you've got a bit more wisdom > > > (and jokes) than the rest of us... But I'm 52 years old (senior > > > enough, right?) and would hope we'd also get a few younger enthusiasts > > > to join. The only criteria for joining this ride are: > > > > - Bring your high spirit for adventure > > > - If you ride a Riv, bring it. (If you don't, but can somehow control > > > your "Riv-Lust", ride whatever you've got). > > > - Be willing to pedal 35-50 miles each day at whatever non-race pace > > > is comfortable... We'll stick together. (Any racers that show up, > > > we'll simply send them ahead with bad directions...:) > > > - Carry what you need on your bike > > > - Have a valid credit card (of course) > > > > BB > > > > On Nov 14, 10:47 am, JB wrote: > > >> That sounds great. I'd be interested, though I'm in Michigan. Being > > >> retired, I could manipulate my time pretty easy. > > > >> Will there be a "Senior" division? > > > >> John > > > >> On Nov 14, 10:37 am, Montclair BobbyB > > >> wrote: > > > >> > Marty: > > > >> > Yes, I knew you were in PA... That's great, I'll add you to the > > >> > list... (Already we've got at least a half-dozen interested... a good > > >> > start.) > > > >> > And the C&O Canal is definitely a great idea, and one that has long > > >> > been on my list. For that I'd really like to consider at least 4-7 > > >> > days, though to do a "proper" C&O tour. Besides, the logistics part > > >> > becomes more challenging when it's a point-to-point that requires > > >> > staging cars... It's possible, just tougher to stage. My idea of the > > >> > perfect weekend ride is a loop, with a 40-50 mile route on Saturday > > >> > with a nice stayover, then a different route on the return. In fact, > > >> > a few friends and I have planned a 2-day ride from the Delaware Water > > >> > Gap to Milford PA, where we'll ride the historic Old Mine Road up the > > >> > NJ side to Milford, stay the evening, then ride back through Stokes > > >> > State Forest, along the Kittatinny Ridge in NJ, then drop down to the > > >> > Paulinskill rail trail to complete the 45 mile ride back to the Gap. > > >> > We'll do this credit card style, with little more than a change of > > >> > clothes. (Let's hope we beat the snow!) > > > >> > Peace, > > >> > BB > > > >> > On Nov 14, 10:22 am, Marty wrote: > > > >> > > I would be up for that, and hopefully will have a new Bombadil to > > >> > > carry me along. Home is South-Central PA, but I work in Chicago, so > > >> > > advance planning will be critical. Another East coast fun-on-a-Riv- > > >> > > ride would be the C&O Canal tow-path. I have not had the chance to do > > >> > > that but it's on my list. > > > >> > > Marty > > > >> > > On Nov 14, 7:59 am, Montclair BobbyB > > >> > > wrote: > > > >> > > > I've come to realize that the average Rivendell rider is a bit more > > >> > > > passionate about riding (and about life in general) than the > > >> > > > average > > >> > > > bike rider. That alone makes me want to meet and ride with you all > > >> > > > (even though I know that's not so practical). Here on the east > > >> > > > coast > > >> > > > I haven't found too many Riv owners (yet)... but I hope to change > > >> > > > that. So I've got an idea in my head about arranging for a > > >> > > > Rivendell > > >> > > > Rally/Ride in the Spring. I'm putting the word out now, in hopes > > >> >
[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011
Sign me up buttercup! I'm in Philly and my Bleriot would love to join up. My ladyfriend would potentially come on her "Rivassanced" Univega (or VO Mixte by then maybe). Fantastic. There's a man on Flickr with a Bleriot in North Jersey as well. -Justin justinaug...@gmail.com On Nov 14, 12:14 pm, Anne Paulson wrote: > Oh this does sound like fun. I might be able to show up, but would it > be terrible if I rode a Bike Friday? I'm from the northern NJ area and > still have family there, but if I flew in for a few days it would be a > big nuisance to pack up one of my Rivendell bikes. > > I did a ride from the Delaware Water Gap last summer while visiting > family. The roads I went on, in the park, were deserted and beautiful. > > On Sun, Nov 14, 2010 at 8:00 AM, Montclair BobbyB > > > > > > wrote: > > JB: > > > You'd be most welcome, and the drive would certainly be doable. > > Being a senior (to me) only means that you've got a bit more wisdom > > (and jokes) than the rest of us... But I'm 52 years old (senior > > enough, right?) and would hope we'd also get a few younger enthusiasts > > to join. The only criteria for joining this ride are: > > > - Bring your high spirit for adventure > > - If you ride a Riv, bring it. (If you don't, but can somehow control > > your "Riv-Lust", ride whatever you've got). > > - Be willing to pedal 35-50 miles each day at whatever non-race pace > > is comfortable... We'll stick together. (Any racers that show up, > > we'll simply send them ahead with bad directions...:) > > - Carry what you need on your bike > > - Have a valid credit card (of course) > > > BB > > > On Nov 14, 10:47 am, JB wrote: > >> That sounds great. I'd be interested, though I'm in Michigan. Being > >> retired, I could manipulate my time pretty easy. > > >> Will there be a "Senior" division? > > >> John > > >> On Nov 14, 10:37 am, Montclair BobbyB > >> wrote: > > >> > Marty: > > >> > Yes, I knew you were in PA... That's great, I'll add you to the > >> > list... (Already we've got at least a half-dozen interested... a good > >> > start.) > > >> > And the C&O Canal is definitely a great idea, and one that has long > >> > been on my list. For that I'd really like to consider at least 4-7 > >> > days, though to do a "proper" C&O tour. Besides, the logistics part > >> > becomes more challenging when it's a point-to-point that requires > >> > staging cars... It's possible, just tougher to stage. My idea of the > >> > perfect weekend ride is a loop, with a 40-50 mile route on Saturday > >> > with a nice stayover, then a different route on the return. In fact, > >> > a few friends and I have planned a 2-day ride from the Delaware Water > >> > Gap to Milford PA, where we'll ride the historic Old Mine Road up the > >> > NJ side to Milford, stay the evening, then ride back through Stokes > >> > State Forest, along the Kittatinny Ridge in NJ, then drop down to the > >> > Paulinskill rail trail to complete the 45 mile ride back to the Gap. > >> > We'll do this credit card style, with little more than a change of > >> > clothes. (Let's hope we beat the snow!) > > >> > Peace, > >> > BB > > >> > On Nov 14, 10:22 am, Marty wrote: > > >> > > I would be up for that, and hopefully will have a new Bombadil to > >> > > carry me along. Home is South-Central PA, but I work in Chicago, so > >> > > advance planning will be critical. Another East coast fun-on-a-Riv- > >> > > ride would be the C&O Canal tow-path. I have not had the chance to do > >> > > that but it's on my list. > > >> > > Marty > > >> > > On Nov 14, 7:59 am, Montclair BobbyB > >> > > wrote: > > >> > > > I've come to realize that the average Rivendell rider is a bit more > >> > > > passionate about riding (and about life in general) than the average > >> > > > bike rider. That alone makes me want to meet and ride with you all > >> > > > (even though I know that's not so practical). Here on the east coast > >> > > > I haven't found too many Riv owners (yet)... but I hope to change > >> > > > that. So I've got an idea in my head about arranging for a Rivendell > >> > > > Rally/Ride in the Spring. I'm putting the word out now, in hopes > >> > > > that > >> > > > a few more folks in the East/Northeast will share an interest in an > >> > > > event like this. > > >> > > > I'm looking to plan a weekend gathering/ride to take place somewhere > >> > > > perhaps in the Southern NY State / Northern PA area. It could be > >> > > > point-to-point (with light gear) or 2 days of out-and-back, depending > >> > > > on the location. The emphasis will be on finding scenic routes with > >> > > > a > >> > > > good combination of dirt roads, trails, and back roads... with few or > >> > > > no cars. Oh, and there must be a nice inn/B&B at the end of the day > >> > > > that serves a good selection of beer and food... (I mean, no sense in > >> > > > roughing it, right???) > > >> > > > If you're interested in joining (and/or have some good ideas for > >> > > > locati
[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011
Sign me up buttercup! I'm in Philly and my Bleriot would love to join up. My ladyfriend would potentially come on her "Rivassanced" Univega (or VO Mixte by then maybe). Fantastic. There's a man on Flickr with a Bleriot in North Jersey as well. -Justin justinaug...@gmail.com On Nov 14, 12:14 pm, Anne Paulson wrote: > Oh this does sound like fun. I might be able to show up, but would it > be terrible if I rode a Bike Friday? I'm from the northern NJ area and > still have family there, but if I flew in for a few days it would be a > big nuisance to pack up one of my Rivendell bikes. > > I did a ride from the Delaware Water Gap last summer while visiting > family. The roads I went on, in the park, were deserted and beautiful. > > On Sun, Nov 14, 2010 at 8:00 AM, Montclair BobbyB > > > > > > wrote: > > JB: > > > You'd be most welcome, and the drive would certainly be doable. > > Being a senior (to me) only means that you've got a bit more wisdom > > (and jokes) than the rest of us... But I'm 52 years old (senior > > enough, right?) and would hope we'd also get a few younger enthusiasts > > to join. The only criteria for joining this ride are: > > > - Bring your high spirit for adventure > > - If you ride a Riv, bring it. (If you don't, but can somehow control > > your "Riv-Lust", ride whatever you've got). > > - Be willing to pedal 35-50 miles each day at whatever non-race pace > > is comfortable... We'll stick together. (Any racers that show up, > > we'll simply send them ahead with bad directions...:) > > - Carry what you need on your bike > > - Have a valid credit card (of course) > > > BB > > > On Nov 14, 10:47 am, JB wrote: > >> That sounds great. I'd be interested, though I'm in Michigan. Being > >> retired, I could manipulate my time pretty easy. > > >> Will there be a "Senior" division? > > >> John > > >> On Nov 14, 10:37 am, Montclair BobbyB > >> wrote: > > >> > Marty: > > >> > Yes, I knew you were in PA... That's great, I'll add you to the > >> > list... (Already we've got at least a half-dozen interested... a good > >> > start.) > > >> > And the C&O Canal is definitely a great idea, and one that has long > >> > been on my list. For that I'd really like to consider at least 4-7 > >> > days, though to do a "proper" C&O tour. Besides, the logistics part > >> > becomes more challenging when it's a point-to-point that requires > >> > staging cars... It's possible, just tougher to stage. My idea of the > >> > perfect weekend ride is a loop, with a 40-50 mile route on Saturday > >> > with a nice stayover, then a different route on the return. In fact, > >> > a few friends and I have planned a 2-day ride from the Delaware Water > >> > Gap to Milford PA, where we'll ride the historic Old Mine Road up the > >> > NJ side to Milford, stay the evening, then ride back through Stokes > >> > State Forest, along the Kittatinny Ridge in NJ, then drop down to the > >> > Paulinskill rail trail to complete the 45 mile ride back to the Gap. > >> > We'll do this credit card style, with little more than a change of > >> > clothes. (Let's hope we beat the snow!) > > >> > Peace, > >> > BB > > >> > On Nov 14, 10:22 am, Marty wrote: > > >> > > I would be up for that, and hopefully will have a new Bombadil to > >> > > carry me along. Home is South-Central PA, but I work in Chicago, so > >> > > advance planning will be critical. Another East coast fun-on-a-Riv- > >> > > ride would be the C&O Canal tow-path. I have not had the chance to do > >> > > that but it's on my list. > > >> > > Marty > > >> > > On Nov 14, 7:59 am, Montclair BobbyB > >> > > wrote: > > >> > > > I've come to realize that the average Rivendell rider is a bit more > >> > > > passionate about riding (and about life in general) than the average > >> > > > bike rider. That alone makes me want to meet and ride with you all > >> > > > (even though I know that's not so practical). Here on the east coast > >> > > > I haven't found too many Riv owners (yet)... but I hope to change > >> > > > that. So I've got an idea in my head about arranging for a Rivendell > >> > > > Rally/Ride in the Spring. I'm putting the word out now, in hopes > >> > > > that > >> > > > a few more folks in the East/Northeast will share an interest in an > >> > > > event like this. > > >> > > > I'm looking to plan a weekend gathering/ride to take place somewhere > >> > > > perhaps in the Southern NY State / Northern PA area. It could be > >> > > > point-to-point (with light gear) or 2 days of out-and-back, depending > >> > > > on the location. The emphasis will be on finding scenic routes with > >> > > > a > >> > > > good combination of dirt roads, trails, and back roads... with few or > >> > > > no cars. Oh, and there must be a nice inn/B&B at the end of the day > >> > > > that serves a good selection of beer and food... (I mean, no sense in > >> > > > roughing it, right???) > > >> > > > If you're interested in joining (and/or have some good ideas for > >> > > > locati
[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011
Sign me up buttercup! I'm in Philly and my Bleriot would love to join up. My ladyfriend would potentially come on her "Rivassanced" Univega (or VO Mixte by then maybe). Fantastic. There's a man on Flickr with a Bleriot in North Jersey as well. -Justin justinaug...@gmail.com On Nov 14, 12:14 pm, Anne Paulson wrote: > Oh this does sound like fun. I might be able to show up, but would it > be terrible if I rode a Bike Friday? I'm from the northern NJ area and > still have family there, but if I flew in for a few days it would be a > big nuisance to pack up one of my Rivendell bikes. > > I did a ride from the Delaware Water Gap last summer while visiting > family. The roads I went on, in the park, were deserted and beautiful. > > On Sun, Nov 14, 2010 at 8:00 AM, Montclair BobbyB > > > > > > wrote: > > JB: > > > You'd be most welcome, and the drive would certainly be doable. > > Being a senior (to me) only means that you've got a bit more wisdom > > (and jokes) than the rest of us... But I'm 52 years old (senior > > enough, right?) and would hope we'd also get a few younger enthusiasts > > to join. The only criteria for joining this ride are: > > > - Bring your high spirit for adventure > > - If you ride a Riv, bring it. (If you don't, but can somehow control > > your "Riv-Lust", ride whatever you've got). > > - Be willing to pedal 35-50 miles each day at whatever non-race pace > > is comfortable... We'll stick together. (Any racers that show up, > > we'll simply send them ahead with bad directions...:) > > - Carry what you need on your bike > > - Have a valid credit card (of course) > > > BB > > > On Nov 14, 10:47 am, JB wrote: > >> That sounds great. I'd be interested, though I'm in Michigan. Being > >> retired, I could manipulate my time pretty easy. > > >> Will there be a "Senior" division? > > >> John > > >> On Nov 14, 10:37 am, Montclair BobbyB > >> wrote: > > >> > Marty: > > >> > Yes, I knew you were in PA... That's great, I'll add you to the > >> > list... (Already we've got at least a half-dozen interested... a good > >> > start.) > > >> > And the C&O Canal is definitely a great idea, and one that has long > >> > been on my list. For that I'd really like to consider at least 4-7 > >> > days, though to do a "proper" C&O tour. Besides, the logistics part > >> > becomes more challenging when it's a point-to-point that requires > >> > staging cars... It's possible, just tougher to stage. My idea of the > >> > perfect weekend ride is a loop, with a 40-50 mile route on Saturday > >> > with a nice stayover, then a different route on the return. In fact, > >> > a few friends and I have planned a 2-day ride from the Delaware Water > >> > Gap to Milford PA, where we'll ride the historic Old Mine Road up the > >> > NJ side to Milford, stay the evening, then ride back through Stokes > >> > State Forest, along the Kittatinny Ridge in NJ, then drop down to the > >> > Paulinskill rail trail to complete the 45 mile ride back to the Gap. > >> > We'll do this credit card style, with little more than a change of > >> > clothes. (Let's hope we beat the snow!) > > >> > Peace, > >> > BB > > >> > On Nov 14, 10:22 am, Marty wrote: > > >> > > I would be up for that, and hopefully will have a new Bombadil to > >> > > carry me along. Home is South-Central PA, but I work in Chicago, so > >> > > advance planning will be critical. Another East coast fun-on-a-Riv- > >> > > ride would be the C&O Canal tow-path. I have not had the chance to do > >> > > that but it's on my list. > > >> > > Marty > > >> > > On Nov 14, 7:59 am, Montclair BobbyB > >> > > wrote: > > >> > > > I've come to realize that the average Rivendell rider is a bit more > >> > > > passionate about riding (and about life in general) than the average > >> > > > bike rider. That alone makes me want to meet and ride with you all > >> > > > (even though I know that's not so practical). Here on the east coast > >> > > > I haven't found too many Riv owners (yet)... but I hope to change > >> > > > that. So I've got an idea in my head about arranging for a Rivendell > >> > > > Rally/Ride in the Spring. I'm putting the word out now, in hopes > >> > > > that > >> > > > a few more folks in the East/Northeast will share an interest in an > >> > > > event like this. > > >> > > > I'm looking to plan a weekend gathering/ride to take place somewhere > >> > > > perhaps in the Southern NY State / Northern PA area. It could be > >> > > > point-to-point (with light gear) or 2 days of out-and-back, depending > >> > > > on the location. The emphasis will be on finding scenic routes with > >> > > > a > >> > > > good combination of dirt roads, trails, and back roads... with few or > >> > > > no cars. Oh, and there must be a nice inn/B&B at the end of the day > >> > > > that serves a good selection of beer and food... (I mean, no sense in > >> > > > roughing it, right???) > > >> > > > If you're interested in joining (and/or have some good ideas for > >> > > > locati
Re: [RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011
Oh this does sound like fun. I might be able to show up, but would it be terrible if I rode a Bike Friday? I'm from the northern NJ area and still have family there, but if I flew in for a few days it would be a big nuisance to pack up one of my Rivendell bikes. I did a ride from the Delaware Water Gap last summer while visiting family. The roads I went on, in the park, were deserted and beautiful. On Sun, Nov 14, 2010 at 8:00 AM, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > JB: > > You'd be most welcome, and the drive would certainly be doable. > Being a senior (to me) only means that you've got a bit more wisdom > (and jokes) than the rest of us... But I'm 52 years old (senior > enough, right?) and would hope we'd also get a few younger enthusiasts > to join. The only criteria for joining this ride are: > > - Bring your high spirit for adventure > - If you ride a Riv, bring it. (If you don't, but can somehow control > your "Riv-Lust", ride whatever you've got). > - Be willing to pedal 35-50 miles each day at whatever non-race pace > is comfortable... We'll stick together. (Any racers that show up, > we'll simply send them ahead with bad directions...:) > - Carry what you need on your bike > - Have a valid credit card (of course) > > BB > > > On Nov 14, 10:47 am, JB wrote: >> That sounds great. I'd be interested, though I'm in Michigan. Being >> retired, I could manipulate my time pretty easy. >> >> Will there be a "Senior" division? >> >> John >> >> On Nov 14, 10:37 am, Montclair BobbyB >> wrote: >> >> >> >> > Marty: >> >> > Yes, I knew you were in PA... That's great, I'll add you to the >> > list... (Already we've got at least a half-dozen interested... a good >> > start.) >> >> > And the C&O Canal is definitely a great idea, and one that has long >> > been on my list. For that I'd really like to consider at least 4-7 >> > days, though to do a "proper" C&O tour. Besides, the logistics part >> > becomes more challenging when it's a point-to-point that requires >> > staging cars... It's possible, just tougher to stage. My idea of the >> > perfect weekend ride is a loop, with a 40-50 mile route on Saturday >> > with a nice stayover, then a different route on the return. In fact, >> > a few friends and I have planned a 2-day ride from the Delaware Water >> > Gap to Milford PA, where we'll ride the historic Old Mine Road up the >> > NJ side to Milford, stay the evening, then ride back through Stokes >> > State Forest, along the Kittatinny Ridge in NJ, then drop down to the >> > Paulinskill rail trail to complete the 45 mile ride back to the Gap. >> > We'll do this credit card style, with little more than a change of >> > clothes. (Let's hope we beat the snow!) >> >> > Peace, >> > BB >> >> > On Nov 14, 10:22 am, Marty wrote: >> >> > > I would be up for that, and hopefully will have a new Bombadil to >> > > carry me along. Home is South-Central PA, but I work in Chicago, so >> > > advance planning will be critical. Another East coast fun-on-a-Riv- >> > > ride would be the C&O Canal tow-path. I have not had the chance to do >> > > that but it's on my list. >> >> > > Marty >> >> > > On Nov 14, 7:59 am, Montclair BobbyB >> > > wrote: >> >> > > > I've come to realize that the average Rivendell rider is a bit more >> > > > passionate about riding (and about life in general) than the average >> > > > bike rider. That alone makes me want to meet and ride with you all >> > > > (even though I know that's not so practical). Here on the east coast >> > > > I haven't found too many Riv owners (yet)... but I hope to change >> > > > that. So I've got an idea in my head about arranging for a Rivendell >> > > > Rally/Ride in the Spring. I'm putting the word out now, in hopes that >> > > > a few more folks in the East/Northeast will share an interest in an >> > > > event like this. >> >> > > > I'm looking to plan a weekend gathering/ride to take place somewhere >> > > > perhaps in the Southern NY State / Northern PA area. It could be >> > > > point-to-point (with light gear) or 2 days of out-and-back, depending >> > > > on the location. The emphasis will be on finding scenic routes with a >> > > > good combination of dirt roads, trails, and back roads... with few or >> > > > no cars. Oh, and there must be a nice inn/B&B at the end of the day >> > > > that serves a good selection of beer and food... (I mean, no sense in >> > > > roughing it, right???) >> >> > > > If you're interested in joining (and/or have some good ideas for >> > > > locations), please let me know. Post here, or email me... >> > > > montclairbob...@gmail.com >> >> > > > Let the Rivendell Rally begin!!! >> >> > > > Peace, >> > > > BB > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at >
[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011
Count me in as well BB. Sounds great. I'll be heading down from near Syracuse. John On Nov 14, 8:59 am, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > I've come to realize that the average Rivendell rider is a bit more > passionate about riding (and about life in general) than the average > bike rider. That alone makes me want to meet and ride with you all > (even though I know that's not so practical). Here on the east coast > I haven't found too many Riv owners (yet)... but I hope to change > that. So I've got an idea in my head about arranging for a Rivendell > Rally/Ride in the Spring. I'm putting the word out now, in hopes that > a few more folks in the East/Northeast will share an interest in an > event like this. > > I'm looking to plan a weekend gathering/ride to take place somewhere > perhaps in the Southern NY State / Northern PA area. It could be > point-to-point (with light gear) or 2 days of out-and-back, depending > on the location. The emphasis will be on finding scenic routes with a > good combination of dirt roads, trails, and back roads... with few or > no cars. Oh, and there must be a nice inn/B&B at the end of the day > that serves a good selection of beer and food... (I mean, no sense in > roughing it, right???) > > If you're interested in joining (and/or have some good ideas for > locations), please let me know. Post here, or email me... > montclairbob...@gmail.com > > Let the Rivendell Rally begin!!! > > Peace, > BB -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011
Sign me up BB...I'll head down from Rochester, N.Y.. Sounds like a whole lotta fun. Cheers, AJ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011
JB: You'd be most welcome, and the drive would certainly be doable. Being a senior (to me) only means that you've got a bit more wisdom (and jokes) than the rest of us... But I'm 52 years old (senior enough, right?) and would hope we'd also get a few younger enthusiasts to join. The only criteria for joining this ride are: - Bring your high spirit for adventure - If you ride a Riv, bring it. (If you don't, but can somehow control your "Riv-Lust", ride whatever you've got). - Be willing to pedal 35-50 miles each day at whatever non-race pace is comfortable... We'll stick together. (Any racers that show up, we'll simply send them ahead with bad directions...:) - Carry what you need on your bike - Have a valid credit card (of course) BB On Nov 14, 10:47 am, JB wrote: > That sounds great. I'd be interested, though I'm in Michigan. Being > retired, I could manipulate my time pretty easy. > > Will there be a "Senior" division? > > John > > On Nov 14, 10:37 am, Montclair BobbyB > wrote: > > > > > Marty: > > > Yes, I knew you were in PA... That's great, I'll add you to the > > list... (Already we've got at least a half-dozen interested... a good > > start.) > > > And the C&O Canal is definitely a great idea, and one that has long > > been on my list. For that I'd really like to consider at least 4-7 > > days, though to do a "proper" C&O tour. Besides, the logistics part > > becomes more challenging when it's a point-to-point that requires > > staging cars... It's possible, just tougher to stage. My idea of the > > perfect weekend ride is a loop, with a 40-50 mile route on Saturday > > with a nice stayover, then a different route on the return. In fact, > > a few friends and I have planned a 2-day ride from the Delaware Water > > Gap to Milford PA, where we'll ride the historic Old Mine Road up the > > NJ side to Milford, stay the evening, then ride back through Stokes > > State Forest, along the Kittatinny Ridge in NJ, then drop down to the > > Paulinskill rail trail to complete the 45 mile ride back to the Gap. > > We'll do this credit card style, with little more than a change of > > clothes. (Let's hope we beat the snow!) > > > Peace, > > BB > > > On Nov 14, 10:22 am, Marty wrote: > > > > I would be up for that, and hopefully will have a new Bombadil to > > > carry me along. Home is South-Central PA, but I work in Chicago, so > > > advance planning will be critical. Another East coast fun-on-a-Riv- > > > ride would be the C&O Canal tow-path. I have not had the chance to do > > > that but it's on my list. > > > > Marty > > > > On Nov 14, 7:59 am, Montclair BobbyB > > > wrote: > > > > > I've come to realize that the average Rivendell rider is a bit more > > > > passionate about riding (and about life in general) than the average > > > > bike rider. That alone makes me want to meet and ride with you all > > > > (even though I know that's not so practical). Here on the east coast > > > > I haven't found too many Riv owners (yet)... but I hope to change > > > > that. So I've got an idea in my head about arranging for a Rivendell > > > > Rally/Ride in the Spring. I'm putting the word out now, in hopes that > > > > a few more folks in the East/Northeast will share an interest in an > > > > event like this. > > > > > I'm looking to plan a weekend gathering/ride to take place somewhere > > > > perhaps in the Southern NY State / Northern PA area. It could be > > > > point-to-point (with light gear) or 2 days of out-and-back, depending > > > > on the location. The emphasis will be on finding scenic routes with a > > > > good combination of dirt roads, trails, and back roads... with few or > > > > no cars. Oh, and there must be a nice inn/B&B at the end of the day > > > > that serves a good selection of beer and food... (I mean, no sense in > > > > roughing it, right???) > > > > > If you're interested in joining (and/or have some good ideas for > > > > locations), please let me know. Post here, or email me... > > > > montclairbob...@gmail.com > > > > > Let the Rivendell Rally begin!!! > > > > > Peace, > > > > BB -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011
That sounds great. I'd be interested, though I'm in Michigan. Being retired, I could manipulate my time pretty easy. Will there be a "Senior" division? John On Nov 14, 10:37 am, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > Marty: > > Yes, I knew you were in PA... That's great, I'll add you to the > list... (Already we've got at least a half-dozen interested... a good > start.) > > And the C&O Canal is definitely a great idea, and one that has long > been on my list. For that I'd really like to consider at least 4-7 > days, though to do a "proper" C&O tour. Besides, the logistics part > becomes more challenging when it's a point-to-point that requires > staging cars... It's possible, just tougher to stage. My idea of the > perfect weekend ride is a loop, with a 40-50 mile route on Saturday > with a nice stayover, then a different route on the return. In fact, > a few friends and I have planned a 2-day ride from the Delaware Water > Gap to Milford PA, where we'll ride the historic Old Mine Road up the > NJ side to Milford, stay the evening, then ride back through Stokes > State Forest, along the Kittatinny Ridge in NJ, then drop down to the > Paulinskill rail trail to complete the 45 mile ride back to the Gap. > We'll do this credit card style, with little more than a change of > clothes. (Let's hope we beat the snow!) > > Peace, > BB > > On Nov 14, 10:22 am, Marty wrote: > > > I would be up for that, and hopefully will have a new Bombadil to > > carry me along. Home is South-Central PA, but I work in Chicago, so > > advance planning will be critical. Another East coast fun-on-a-Riv- > > ride would be the C&O Canal tow-path. I have not had the chance to do > > that but it's on my list. > > > Marty > > > On Nov 14, 7:59 am, Montclair BobbyB > > wrote: > > > > I've come to realize that the average Rivendell rider is a bit more > > > passionate about riding (and about life in general) than the average > > > bike rider. That alone makes me want to meet and ride with you all > > > (even though I know that's not so practical). Here on the east coast > > > I haven't found too many Riv owners (yet)... but I hope to change > > > that. So I've got an idea in my head about arranging for a Rivendell > > > Rally/Ride in the Spring. I'm putting the word out now, in hopes that > > > a few more folks in the East/Northeast will share an interest in an > > > event like this. > > > > I'm looking to plan a weekend gathering/ride to take place somewhere > > > perhaps in the Southern NY State / Northern PA area. It could be > > > point-to-point (with light gear) or 2 days of out-and-back, depending > > > on the location. The emphasis will be on finding scenic routes with a > > > good combination of dirt roads, trails, and back roads... with few or > > > no cars. Oh, and there must be a nice inn/B&B at the end of the day > > > that serves a good selection of beer and food... (I mean, no sense in > > > roughing it, right???) > > > > If you're interested in joining (and/or have some good ideas for > > > locations), please let me know. Post here, or email me... > > > montclairbob...@gmail.com > > > > Let the Rivendell Rally begin!!! > > > > Peace, > > > BB -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011
Marty: Yes, I knew you were in PA... That's great, I'll add you to the list... (Already we've got at least a half-dozen interested... a good start.) And the C&O Canal is definitely a great idea, and one that has long been on my list. For that I'd really like to consider at least 4-7 days, though to do a "proper" C&O tour. Besides, the logistics part becomes more challenging when it's a point-to-point that requires staging cars... It's possible, just tougher to stage. My idea of the perfect weekend ride is a loop, with a 40-50 mile route on Saturday with a nice stayover, then a different route on the return. In fact, a few friends and I have planned a 2-day ride from the Delaware Water Gap to Milford PA, where we'll ride the historic Old Mine Road up the NJ side to Milford, stay the evening, then ride back through Stokes State Forest, along the Kittatinny Ridge in NJ, then drop down to the Paulinskill rail trail to complete the 45 mile ride back to the Gap. We'll do this credit card style, with little more than a change of clothes. (Let's hope we beat the snow!) Peace, BB On Nov 14, 10:22 am, Marty wrote: > I would be up for that, and hopefully will have a new Bombadil to > carry me along. Home is South-Central PA, but I work in Chicago, so > advance planning will be critical. Another East coast fun-on-a-Riv- > ride would be the C&O Canal tow-path. I have not had the chance to do > that but it's on my list. > > Marty > > On Nov 14, 7:59 am, Montclair BobbyB > wrote: > > > > > I've come to realize that the average Rivendell rider is a bit more > > passionate about riding (and about life in general) than the average > > bike rider. That alone makes me want to meet and ride with you all > > (even though I know that's not so practical). Here on the east coast > > I haven't found too many Riv owners (yet)... but I hope to change > > that. So I've got an idea in my head about arranging for a Rivendell > > Rally/Ride in the Spring. I'm putting the word out now, in hopes that > > a few more folks in the East/Northeast will share an interest in an > > event like this. > > > I'm looking to plan a weekend gathering/ride to take place somewhere > > perhaps in the Southern NY State / Northern PA area. It could be > > point-to-point (with light gear) or 2 days of out-and-back, depending > > on the location. The emphasis will be on finding scenic routes with a > > good combination of dirt roads, trails, and back roads... with few or > > no cars. Oh, and there must be a nice inn/B&B at the end of the day > > that serves a good selection of beer and food... (I mean, no sense in > > roughing it, right???) > > > If you're interested in joining (and/or have some good ideas for > > locations), please let me know. Post here, or email me... > > montclairbob...@gmail.com > > > Let the Rivendell Rally begin!!! > > > Peace, > > BB -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011
I would be up for that, and hopefully will have a new Bombadil to carry me along. Home is South-Central PA, but I work in Chicago, so advance planning will be critical. Another East coast fun-on-a-Riv- ride would be the C&O Canal tow-path. I have not had the chance to do that but it's on my list. Marty On Nov 14, 7:59 am, Montclair BobbyB wrote: > I've come to realize that the average Rivendell rider is a bit more > passionate about riding (and about life in general) than the average > bike rider. That alone makes me want to meet and ride with you all > (even though I know that's not so practical). Here on the east coast > I haven't found too many Riv owners (yet)... but I hope to change > that. So I've got an idea in my head about arranging for a Rivendell > Rally/Ride in the Spring. I'm putting the word out now, in hopes that > a few more folks in the East/Northeast will share an interest in an > event like this. > > I'm looking to plan a weekend gathering/ride to take place somewhere > perhaps in the Southern NY State / Northern PA area. It could be > point-to-point (with light gear) or 2 days of out-and-back, depending > on the location. The emphasis will be on finding scenic routes with a > good combination of dirt roads, trails, and back roads... with few or > no cars. Oh, and there must be a nice inn/B&B at the end of the day > that serves a good selection of beer and food... (I mean, no sense in > roughing it, right???) > > If you're interested in joining (and/or have some good ideas for > locations), please let me know. Post here, or email me... > montclairbob...@gmail.com > > Let the Rivendell Rally begin!!! > > Peace, > BB -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
