Re: [RBW] Southwest Michigan Rivendell Ride ✅

[Jake Freeland]

I live in SE.MI. Bit of a hike to get out that way, but sounds like fun. I 
will keep my eyes open for the next one.

On Monday, July 18, 2022 at 4:53:11 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:

> Joe, You do know me, because that is exactly what I did. And then I 
> decided I’d rather push harder than spin faster and went back to my 
> original gear. I think you may have missed it but I posted a pic a little 
> earlier in the thread of my splits. The part where I freak out about the 
> reservation is obvious.
>
> On Monday, July 18, 2022 at 2:58:30 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:
>
>> Hehe, knowing Leah she probably put it in the hardest gear and went like 
>> blazes, with one minor downshift for the big hill at the end. I pity you 
>> fellows trying to keep up with her! 
>>
>> On Monday, July 18, 2022 at 9:16:40 AM UTC-7 Marc Irwin wrote:
>>
>>> Solidarity?!?!  She doesn't shift.  That's it.
>>>
>>> Marc
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 2:32:41 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:
>>>
 Ok so if I'm following this correctly you stayed in one gear in 
 singlespeed solidarity with Ben for most of the ride..and he was shifting! 
 I love this story! 

 On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:37:44 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
 wrote:

> Wesley, I’m laughing out loud. I never looked at the drivetrain until 
> I read your comment! At the start of the ride Ben was talking about his 
> single speed. He rides single speed. Loves singlespeed. So, Ben has a 
> singlespeed. I’m taking his word for it. I don’t look at drivetrains. But 
> having been humbled here, I sure will in the future. At least before I 
> wrote about them!
> Leah
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jul 17, 2022, at 1:05 PM, Wesley  wrote:
>
> I love all of this, and must admit being confused by Ben's custom 
> being called a single-speed.
>
>
> -W
> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 7:01:30 AM UTC-7 Max S wrote:
>
>> [image: Leah saddlesack.jpeg][image: Platypus downtube.jpeg]
>>
>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:57 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:
>>
>>> [image: Rainbows and unicorns.jpeg][image: The bike life.jpeg][image: 
>>> Rivvy Rally SW MI Jul 2022.jpeg][image: VO Adjustable Double 
>>> Kickstand.jpeg]
>>>
>>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:27 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:
>>>
 Great fun, that was! 

 A few more photodetails and a plug for Josh's bike biz – get in 
 touch if you want your nice steel bike electrified properly and 
 nicely. 

 - Max "those last 3 miles were definitely uphill!" in A2 

 [image: Josh Planetary Gear.jpeg][image: Copenhagenize.jpeg][image: 
 Get some light in here.jpeg][image: The Rivendell Pirate.jpeg]

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Re: [RBW] Southwest Michigan Rivendell Ride ✅

[Joe Bernard]

Leah, I did see the splits and you can see when the alarm bells went off. 
MY alarm bells went off when I saw your heart rate! Slow down Leah! 

Joe "resident worrywart" Bernard 

On Monday, July 18, 2022 at 1:53:11 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:

> Joe, You do know me, because that is exactly what I did. And then I 
> decided I’d rather push harder than spin faster and went back to my 
> original gear. I think you may have missed it but I posted a pic a little 
> earlier in the thread of my splits. The part where I freak out about the 
> reservation is obvious.
>
> On Monday, July 18, 2022 at 2:58:30 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:
>
>> Hehe, knowing Leah she probably put it in the hardest gear and went like 
>> blazes, with one minor downshift for the big hill at the end. I pity you 
>> fellows trying to keep up with her! 
>>
>> On Monday, July 18, 2022 at 9:16:40 AM UTC-7 Marc Irwin wrote:
>>
>>> Solidarity?!?!  She doesn't shift.  That's it.
>>>
>>> Marc
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 2:32:41 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:
>>>
 Ok so if I'm following this correctly you stayed in one gear in 
 singlespeed solidarity with Ben for most of the ride..and he was shifting! 
 I love this story! 

 On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:37:44 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
 wrote:

> Wesley, I’m laughing out loud. I never looked at the drivetrain until 
> I read your comment! At the start of the ride Ben was talking about his 
> single speed. He rides single speed. Loves singlespeed. So, Ben has a 
> singlespeed. I’m taking his word for it. I don’t look at drivetrains. But 
> having been humbled here, I sure will in the future. At least before I 
> wrote about them!
> Leah
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jul 17, 2022, at 1:05 PM, Wesley  wrote:
>
> I love all of this, and must admit being confused by Ben's custom 
> being called a single-speed.
>
>
> -W
> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 7:01:30 AM UTC-7 Max S wrote:
>
>> [image: Leah saddlesack.jpeg][image: Platypus downtube.jpeg]
>>
>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:57 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:
>>
>>> [image: Rainbows and unicorns.jpeg][image: The bike life.jpeg][image: 
>>> Rivvy Rally SW MI Jul 2022.jpeg][image: VO Adjustable Double 
>>> Kickstand.jpeg]
>>>
>>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:27 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:
>>>
 Great fun, that was! 

 A few more photodetails and a plug for Josh's bike biz – get in 
 touch if you want your nice steel bike electrified properly and 
 nicely. 

 - Max "those last 3 miles were definitely uphill!" in A2 

 [image: Josh Planetary Gear.jpeg][image: Copenhagenize.jpeg][image: 
 Get some light in here.jpeg][image: The Rivendell Pirate.jpeg]

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Re: [RBW] Southwest Michigan Rivendell Ride ✅

[Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!]

Joe, You do know me, because that is exactly what I did. And then I decided 
I’d rather push harder than spin faster and went back to my original gear. 
I think you may have missed it but I posted a pic a little earlier in the 
thread of my splits. The part where I freak out about the reservation is 
obvious.

On Monday, July 18, 2022 at 2:58:30 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:

> Hehe, knowing Leah she probably put it in the hardest gear and went like 
> blazes, with one minor downshift for the big hill at the end. I pity you 
> fellows trying to keep up with her! 
>
> On Monday, July 18, 2022 at 9:16:40 AM UTC-7 Marc Irwin wrote:
>
>> Solidarity?!?!  She doesn't shift.  That's it.
>>
>> Marc
>>
>>
>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 2:32:41 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:
>>
>>> Ok so if I'm following this correctly you stayed in one gear in 
>>> singlespeed solidarity with Ben for most of the ride..and he was shifting! 
>>> I love this story! 
>>>
>>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:37:44 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 Wesley, I’m laughing out loud. I never looked at the drivetrain until I 
 read your comment! At the start of the ride Ben was talking about his 
 single speed. He rides single speed. Loves singlespeed. So, Ben has a 
 singlespeed. I’m taking his word for it. I don’t look at drivetrains. But 
 having been humbled here, I sure will in the future. At least before I 
 wrote about them!
 Leah

 Sent from my iPhone

 On Jul 17, 2022, at 1:05 PM, Wesley  wrote:

 I love all of this, and must admit being confused by Ben's custom 
 being called a single-speed.


 -W
 On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 7:01:30 AM UTC-7 Max S wrote:

> [image: Leah saddlesack.jpeg][image: Platypus downtube.jpeg]
>
> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:57 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:
>
>> [image: Rainbows and unicorns.jpeg][image: The bike life.jpeg][image: 
>> Rivvy Rally SW MI Jul 2022.jpeg][image: VO Adjustable Double 
>> Kickstand.jpeg]
>>
>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:27 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:
>>
>>> Great fun, that was! 
>>>
>>> A few more photodetails and a plug for Josh's bike biz – get in 
>>> touch if you want your nice steel bike electrified properly and nicely. 
>>>
>>> - Max "those last 3 miles were definitely uphill!" in A2 
>>>
>>> [image: Josh Planetary Gear.jpeg][image: Copenhagenize.jpeg][image: 
>>> Get some light in here.jpeg][image: The Rivendell Pirate.jpeg]
>>>
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Re: [RBW] Southwest Michigan Rivendell Ride ✅

[Max S]

Pretty sure there's a photo somewhere that's proof... Oh, right here: 
[image: scorchern0825-1-72dpi.jpg]

(https://www.ibiscycles.com/our-story/history/11-the-scorcher-will-teach-you) 

- Max "just do it (already)!" in A2

On Monday, July 18, 2022 at 2:58:30 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:

> Hehe, knowing Leah she probably put it in the hardest gear and went like 
> blazes, with one minor downshift for the big hill at the end. I pity you 
> fellows trying to keep up with her! 
>
> On Monday, July 18, 2022 at 9:16:40 AM UTC-7 Marc Irwin wrote:
>
>> Solidarity?!?!  She doesn't shift.  That's it.
>>
>> Marc
>>
>>
>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 2:32:41 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:
>>
>>> Ok so if I'm following this correctly you stayed in one gear in 
>>> singlespeed solidarity with Ben for most of the ride..and he was shifting! 
>>> I love this story! 
>>>
>>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:37:44 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 Wesley, I’m laughing out loud. I never looked at the drivetrain until I 
 read your comment! At the start of the ride Ben was talking about his 
 single speed. He rides single speed. Loves singlespeed. So, Ben has a 
 singlespeed. I’m taking his word for it. I don’t look at drivetrains. But 
 having been humbled here, I sure will in the future. At least before I 
 wrote about them!
 Leah

 Sent from my iPhone

 On Jul 17, 2022, at 1:05 PM, Wesley  wrote:

 I love all of this, and must admit being confused by Ben's custom 
 being called a single-speed.


 -W
 On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 7:01:30 AM UTC-7 Max S wrote:

> [image: Leah saddlesack.jpeg][image: Platypus downtube.jpeg]
>
> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:57 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:
>
>> [image: Rainbows and unicorns.jpeg][image: The bike life.jpeg][image: 
>> Rivvy Rally SW MI Jul 2022.jpeg][image: VO Adjustable Double 
>> Kickstand.jpeg]
>>
>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:27 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:
>>
>>> Great fun, that was! 
>>>
>>> A few more photodetails and a plug for Josh's bike biz – get in 
>>> touch if you want your nice steel bike electrified properly and nicely. 
>>>
>>> - Max "those last 3 miles were definitely uphill!" in A2 
>>>
>>> [image: Josh Planetary Gear.jpeg][image: Copenhagenize.jpeg][image: 
>>> Get some light in here.jpeg][image: The Rivendell Pirate.jpeg]
>>>
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Re: [RBW] Southwest Michigan Rivendell Ride ✅

[Joe Bernard]

Hehe, knowing Leah she probably put it in the hardest gear and went like 
blazes, with one minor downshift for the big hill at the end. I pity you 
fellows trying to keep up with her! 

On Monday, July 18, 2022 at 9:16:40 AM UTC-7 Marc Irwin wrote:

> Solidarity?!?!  She doesn't shift.  That's it.
>
> Marc
>
>
> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 2:32:41 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:
>
>> Ok so if I'm following this correctly you stayed in one gear in 
>> singlespeed solidarity with Ben for most of the ride..and he was shifting! 
>> I love this story! 
>>
>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:37:44 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Wesley, I’m laughing out loud. I never looked at the drivetrain until I 
>>> read your comment! At the start of the ride Ben was talking about his 
>>> single speed. He rides single speed. Loves singlespeed. So, Ben has a 
>>> singlespeed. I’m taking his word for it. I don’t look at drivetrains. But 
>>> having been humbled here, I sure will in the future. At least before I 
>>> wrote about them!
>>> Leah
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Jul 17, 2022, at 1:05 PM, Wesley  wrote:
>>>
>>> I love all of this, and must admit being confused by Ben's custom being 
>>> called a single-speed.
>>>
>>>
>>> -W
>>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 7:01:30 AM UTC-7 Max S wrote:
>>>
 [image: Leah saddlesack.jpeg][image: Platypus downtube.jpeg]

 On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:57 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:

> [image: Rainbows and unicorns.jpeg][image: The bike life.jpeg][image: 
> Rivvy Rally SW MI Jul 2022.jpeg][image: VO Adjustable Double 
> Kickstand.jpeg]
>
> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:27 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:
>
>> Great fun, that was! 
>>
>> A few more photodetails and a plug for Josh's bike biz – get in touch 
>> if you want your nice steel bike electrified properly and nicely. 
>>
>> - Max "those last 3 miles were definitely uphill!" in A2 
>>
>> [image: Josh Planetary Gear.jpeg][image: Copenhagenize.jpeg][image: 
>> Get some light in here.jpeg][image: The Rivendell Pirate.jpeg]
>>
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Re: [RBW] Southwest Michigan Rivendell Ride ✅

[amillhench]

Great ride and awesome documentation, Leah!

Wish I could have been there.

Best,

Aaron in El Paso 

On Jul 16, 2022, at 17:02, Jon Dukeman  wrote:


I happy it turned so good 
Thanks for sharing.

On Sat, Jul 16, 2022, 4:31 PM Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
 wrote:
> We had our Rivendell Ride today, and I was so happy that we had 10 riders! We 
> rode the KalHaven Trail, a rail trail that spans the 34 miles between 
> Kalamazoo and South Haven. Eight of the ten riders brought Rivendells, most 
> had seen a lot of miles. The oldest bike was the ‘97 or ‘98 orange Custom, 
> and the newest was my 2020 Platypus.
> 
> Here is the lineup, alphabetized:
> 2 Appaloosas 
> 1 Atlantis (in custom green paint)
> 1 Custom orange Rivendell
> 1 Homer
> 1 Hunq
> 1 Platypus
> 1 Quickbeam
> 
> And one Nobilette and a Soma mixte.
> 
> It was great weather and good company, and we continued our fellowship at a 
> local brewery post-ride. It was nice for Marc and me to meet everyone in real 
> life and admire their bikes. We are planning our next ride for fall colors on 
> the White Pine Trail. I bet it’s as pretty as it sounds.
> 
> Photos in the next post, so wacky Google Groups doesn’t get the opportunity 
> to turn all my photos sideways.
> 
> Leah
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Re: [RBW] Southwest Michigan Rivendell Ride ✅

[Wally Estrella]

"This is Paul (Kalamazoo), who goes by Doc. He is a real doctor, a retired 
emergency room physician, and this pretty Appaloosa is his retirement gift 
to himself. "
Love Doc! Good human!  He has a place here in Maine.  I'll typically seen 
him at the LBS.  Haven't seem him, but should reach out to see if he's back 
in state. 


On Monday, July 18, 2022 at 12:19:16 PM UTC-4 Marc Irwin wrote:

> She rides with a special drivetrain.  It's a single speed with 18 options.
>
> Marc
>
> On Monday, July 18, 2022 at 12:16:47 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
> wrote:
>
>> I mean, MY bike is a single speed, right Marc? 藍
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Jul 18, 2022, at 12:14 PM, Marc Irwin  wrote:
>>
>> I can assure you Leah does not know the difference.
>>
>>
>> Marc
>>
>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 1:05:22 PM UTC-4 Wesley wrote:
>>
>>> I love all of this, and must admit being confused by Ben's custom being 
>>> called a single-speed.
>>> -W
>>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 7:01:30 AM UTC-7 Max S wrote:
>>>
 [image: Leah saddlesack.jpeg][image: Platypus downtube.jpeg]

 On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:57 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:

> [image: Rainbows and unicorns.jpeg][image: The bike life.jpeg][image: 
> Rivvy Rally SW MI Jul 2022.jpeg][image: VO Adjustable Double 
> Kickstand.jpeg]
>
> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:27 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:
>
>> Great fun, that was! 
>>
>> A few more photodetails and a plug for Josh's bike biz – get in touch 
>> if you want your nice steel bike electrified properly and nicely. 
>>
>> - Max "those last 3 miles were definitely uphill!" in A2 
>>
>> [image: Josh Planetary Gear.jpeg][image: Copenhagenize.jpeg][image: 
>> Get some light in here.jpeg][image: The Rivendell Pirate.jpeg]
>>
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Re: [RBW] Southwest Michigan Rivendell Ride ✅

[Marc Irwin]

She rides with a special drivetrain.  It's a single speed with 18 options.

Marc

On Monday, July 18, 2022 at 12:16:47 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:

> I mean, MY bike is a single speed, right Marc? 藍
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jul 18, 2022, at 12:14 PM, Marc Irwin  wrote:
>
> I can assure you Leah does not know the difference.
>
>
> Marc
>
> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 1:05:22 PM UTC-4 Wesley wrote:
>
>> I love all of this, and must admit being confused by Ben's custom being 
>> called a single-speed.
>> -W
>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 7:01:30 AM UTC-7 Max S wrote:
>>
>>> [image: Leah saddlesack.jpeg][image: Platypus downtube.jpeg]
>>>
>>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:57 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:
>>>
 [image: Rainbows and unicorns.jpeg][image: The bike life.jpeg][image: 
 Rivvy Rally SW MI Jul 2022.jpeg][image: VO Adjustable Double 
 Kickstand.jpeg]

 On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:27 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:

> Great fun, that was! 
>
> A few more photodetails and a plug for Josh's bike biz – get in touch 
> if you want your nice steel bike electrified properly and nicely. 
>
> - Max "those last 3 miles were definitely uphill!" in A2 
>
> [image: Josh Planetary Gear.jpeg][image: Copenhagenize.jpeg][image: 
> Get some light in here.jpeg][image: The Rivendell Pirate.jpeg]
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Re: [RBW] Southwest Michigan Rivendell Ride ✅

[Leah Peterson]

I mean, MY bike is a single speed, right Marc? 藍

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jul 18, 2022, at 12:14 PM, Marc Irwin  wrote:
> 
> I can assure you Leah does not know the difference.
> 
> Marc
> 
>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 1:05:22 PM UTC-4 Wesley wrote:
>> I love all of this, and must admit being confused by Ben's custom being 
>> called a single-speed.
>> -W
>>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 7:01:30 AM UTC-7 Max S wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
 On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:57 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:
 
 
> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:27 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:
> Great fun, that was! 
> 
> A few more photodetails and a plug for Josh's bike biz – get in touch if 
> you want your nice steel bike electrified properly and nicely. 
> 
> - Max "those last 3 miles were definitely uphill!" in A2 
> 
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Re: [RBW] Southwest Michigan Rivendell Ride ✅

[Marc Irwin]

Solidarity?!?!  She doesn't shift.  That's it.

Marc


On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 2:32:41 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:

> Ok so if I'm following this correctly you stayed in one gear in 
> singlespeed solidarity with Ben for most of the ride..and he was shifting! 
> I love this story! 
>
> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:37:44 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
> wrote:
>
>> Wesley, I’m laughing out loud. I never looked at the drivetrain until I 
>> read your comment! At the start of the ride Ben was talking about his 
>> single speed. He rides single speed. Loves singlespeed. So, Ben has a 
>> singlespeed. I’m taking his word for it. I don’t look at drivetrains. But 
>> having been humbled here, I sure will in the future. At least before I 
>> wrote about them!
>> Leah
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Jul 17, 2022, at 1:05 PM, Wesley  wrote:
>>
>> I love all of this, and must admit being confused by Ben's custom being 
>> called a single-speed.
>>
>>
>> -W
>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 7:01:30 AM UTC-7 Max S wrote:
>>
>>> [image: Leah saddlesack.jpeg][image: Platypus downtube.jpeg]
>>>
>>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:57 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:
>>>
 [image: Rainbows and unicorns.jpeg][image: The bike life.jpeg][image: 
 Rivvy Rally SW MI Jul 2022.jpeg][image: VO Adjustable Double 
 Kickstand.jpeg]

 On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:27 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:

> Great fun, that was! 
>
> A few more photodetails and a plug for Josh's bike biz – get in touch 
> if you want your nice steel bike electrified properly and nicely. 
>
> - Max "those last 3 miles were definitely uphill!" in A2 
>
> [image: Josh Planetary Gear.jpeg][image: Copenhagenize.jpeg][image: 
> Get some light in here.jpeg][image: The Rivendell Pirate.jpeg]
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Re: [RBW] Southwest Michigan Rivendell Ride ✅

[Marc Irwin]

I can assure you Leah does not know the difference.

Marc

On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 1:05:22 PM UTC-4 Wesley wrote:

> I love all of this, and must admit being confused by Ben's custom being 
> called a single-speed.
> -W
> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 7:01:30 AM UTC-7 Max S wrote:
>
>> [image: Leah saddlesack.jpeg][image: Platypus downtube.jpeg]
>>
>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:57 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:
>>
>>> [image: Rainbows and unicorns.jpeg][image: The bike life.jpeg][image: 
>>> Rivvy Rally SW MI Jul 2022.jpeg][image: VO Adjustable Double 
>>> Kickstand.jpeg]
>>>
>>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:27 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:
>>>
 Great fun, that was! 

 A few more photodetails and a plug for Josh's bike biz – get in touch 
 if you want your nice steel bike electrified properly and nicely. 

 - Max "those last 3 miles were definitely uphill!" in A2 

 [image: Josh Planetary Gear.jpeg][image: Copenhagenize.jpeg][image: 
 Get some light in here.jpeg][image: The Rivendell Pirate.jpeg]



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Re: [RBW] Southwest Michigan Rivendell Ride ✅

[Ryan]

Custom.Red.Singlespeed.Mixte

On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 3:33:30 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote:

> I was wondering what the next step was after "Leah has 3 Rivs and that's 
> all she'll need forever amen." Singlespeed. Not even a mixte! 
>
> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 1:23:22 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
> wrote:
>
>> Max, don’t do this to me, I have a weakness for red!
>>
>> On Jul 17, 2022, at 3:38 PM, Max S  wrote:
>>
>> Ya gotta be careful with that... first you don't shift out of solidarity 
>> with a riding buddy... next thing you know you're looking for a QuickBeam 
>> and putting your name on the waitlist for a red Roaduno! 
>>
>>
>> - Max "don't ask me how I know" in A2
>>
>> PS: Actually, my first "conscious" fixed gear experiment was way back 
>> when I was in school, but then a few years ago... 
>> [image: One thing lead to another - fixed gear.jpg]
>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 2:32:41 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:
>>
>>> Ok so if I'm following this correctly you stayed in one gear in 
>>> singlespeed solidarity with Ben for most of the ride..and he was shifting! 
>>> I love this story! 
>>>
>>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:37:44 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 Wesley, I’m laughing out loud. I never looked at the drivetrain until I 
 read your comment! At the start of the ride Ben was talking about his 
 single speed. He rides single speed. Loves singlespeed. So, Ben has a 
 singlespeed. I’m taking his word for it. I don’t look at drivetrains. But 
 having been humbled here, I sure will in the future. At least before I 
 wrote about them!
 Leah

 Sent from my iPhone

 On Jul 17, 2022, at 1:05 PM, Wesley  wrote:

 I love all of this, and must admit being confused by Ben's custom 
 being called a single-speed.


 -W
 On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 7:01:30 AM UTC-7 Max S wrote:

> [image: Leah saddlesack.jpeg][image: Platypus downtube.jpeg]
>
> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:57 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:
>
>> [image: Rainbows and unicorns.jpeg][image: The bike life.jpeg][image: 
>> Rivvy Rally SW MI Jul 2022.jpeg][image: VO Adjustable Double 
>> Kickstand.jpeg]
>>
>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:27 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:
>>
>>> Great fun, that was! 
>>>
>>> A few more photodetails and a plug for Josh's bike biz – get in 
>>> touch if you want your nice steel bike electrified properly and nicely. 
>>>
>>> - Max "those last 3 miles were definitely uphill!" in A2 
>>>
>>> [image: Josh Planetary Gear.jpeg][image: Copenhagenize.jpeg][image: 
>>> Get some light in here.jpeg][image: The Rivendell Pirate.jpeg]
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Re: [RBW] Southwest Michigan Rivendell Ride ✅

[Joe Bernard]

I was wondering what the next step was after "Leah has 3 Rivs and that's 
all she'll need forever amen." Singlespeed. Not even a mixte! 

On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 1:23:22 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:

> Max, don’t do this to me, I have a weakness for red!
>
> On Jul 17, 2022, at 3:38 PM, Max S  wrote:
>
> Ya gotta be careful with that... first you don't shift out of solidarity 
> with a riding buddy... next thing you know you're looking for a QuickBeam 
> and putting your name on the waitlist for a red Roaduno! 
>
>
> - Max "don't ask me how I know" in A2
>
> PS: Actually, my first "conscious" fixed gear experiment was way back when 
> I was in school, but then a few years ago... 
> [image: One thing lead to another - fixed gear.jpg]
> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 2:32:41 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:
>
>> Ok so if I'm following this correctly you stayed in one gear in 
>> singlespeed solidarity with Ben for most of the ride..and he was shifting! 
>> I love this story! 
>>
>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:37:44 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Wesley, I’m laughing out loud. I never looked at the drivetrain until I 
>>> read your comment! At the start of the ride Ben was talking about his 
>>> single speed. He rides single speed. Loves singlespeed. So, Ben has a 
>>> singlespeed. I’m taking his word for it. I don’t look at drivetrains. But 
>>> having been humbled here, I sure will in the future. At least before I 
>>> wrote about them!
>>> Leah
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Jul 17, 2022, at 1:05 PM, Wesley  wrote:
>>>
>>> I love all of this, and must admit being confused by Ben's custom being 
>>> called a single-speed.
>>>
>>>
>>> -W
>>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 7:01:30 AM UTC-7 Max S wrote:
>>>
 [image: Leah saddlesack.jpeg][image: Platypus downtube.jpeg]

 On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:57 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:

> [image: Rainbows and unicorns.jpeg][image: The bike life.jpeg][image: 
> Rivvy Rally SW MI Jul 2022.jpeg][image: VO Adjustable Double 
> Kickstand.jpeg]
>
> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:27 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:
>
>> Great fun, that was! 
>>
>> A few more photodetails and a plug for Josh's bike biz – get in touch 
>> if you want your nice steel bike electrified properly and nicely. 
>>
>> - Max "those last 3 miles were definitely uphill!" in A2 
>>
>> [image: Josh Planetary Gear.jpeg][image: Copenhagenize.jpeg][image: 
>> Get some light in here.jpeg][image: The Rivendell Pirate.jpeg]
>>
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Re: [RBW] Southwest Michigan Rivendell Ride ✅

[Joe Bernard]

I love the deep-dish carbon rims on the Quickbeam. I need these on my 
custom! 

On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 12:38:28 PM UTC-7 Max S wrote:

> Ya gotta be careful with that... first you don't shift out of solidarity 
> with a riding buddy... next thing you know you're looking for a QuickBeam 
> and putting your name on the waitlist for a red Roaduno! 
>
> - Max "don't ask me how I know" in A2
>
> PS: Actually, my first "conscious" fixed gear experiment was way back when 
> I was in school, but then a few years ago... 
> [image: One thing lead to another - fixed gear.jpg]
> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 2:32:41 PM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote:
>
>> Ok so if I'm following this correctly you stayed in one gear in 
>> singlespeed solidarity with Ben for most of the ride..and he was shifting! 
>> I love this story! 
>>
>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:37:44 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Wesley, I’m laughing out loud. I never looked at the drivetrain until I 
>>> read your comment! At the start of the ride Ben was talking about his 
>>> single speed. He rides single speed. Loves singlespeed. So, Ben has a 
>>> singlespeed. I’m taking his word for it. I don’t look at drivetrains. But 
>>> having been humbled here, I sure will in the future. At least before I 
>>> wrote about them!
>>> Leah
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Jul 17, 2022, at 1:05 PM, Wesley  wrote:
>>>
>>> I love all of this, and must admit being confused by Ben's custom being 
>>> called a single-speed.
>>>
>>>
>>> -W
>>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 7:01:30 AM UTC-7 Max S wrote:
>>>
 [image: Leah saddlesack.jpeg][image: Platypus downtube.jpeg]

 On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:57 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:

> [image: Rainbows and unicorns.jpeg][image: The bike life.jpeg][image: 
> Rivvy Rally SW MI Jul 2022.jpeg][image: VO Adjustable Double 
> Kickstand.jpeg]
>
> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:27 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:
>
>> Great fun, that was! 
>>
>> A few more photodetails and a plug for Josh's bike biz – get in touch 
>> if you want your nice steel bike electrified properly and nicely. 
>>
>> - Max "those last 3 miles were definitely uphill!" in A2 
>>
>> [image: Josh Planetary Gear.jpeg][image: Copenhagenize.jpeg][image: 
>> Get some light in here.jpeg][image: The Rivendell Pirate.jpeg]
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Re: [RBW] Southwest Michigan Rivendell Ride ✅

[Richard Rose]

I cannot argue but I will say that at 67 I thoroughly enjoyed my recent 
bikecamping tour of the Great Allegheny Passage from Pittsburgh to Cumberland, 
Maryland. 4 nights camping & it was really nice. We were blessed with the 
showers & the beer, so it was perhaps more “glamping” than camping. I highly 
encourage it.
Also, thoroughly enjoyed my PX 10 back in the day, both as a 10 speed & later 
as a fixie. But my Clem is a peach. 

Sent from my iPh

> On Jul 17, 2022, at 2:03 PM, Ryan  wrote:
> 
> Glad Wesley beat me to it...I noticed that beautiful custom WAS 
> multi-geared. But I'm with Ben...I love my 50-year old somewhat Rivved out 
> Peugeot PX-10 set up as a (low-geared) single speed. Gets more miles than my 
> 3 Rivendells , if I'm honest
> 
> A handsome pride of Rivendells for sure, nonetheless. Love the story and 
> photos...and Leah, I'm with ya on the camping...did it in my 30's but, at 
> nearly 70...not so much. Riding all day with a clean bed, hot shower and cold 
> beer at the end to look forward to  is totally the way to go. 
> 
>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 12:37:44 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote:
>> Wesley, I’m laughing out loud. I never looked at the drivetrain until I read 
>> your comment! At the start of the ride Ben was talking about his single 
>> speed. He rides single speed. Loves singlespeed. So, Ben has a singlespeed. 
>> I’m taking his word for it. I don’t look at drivetrains. But having been 
>> humbled here, I sure will in the future. At least before I wrote about them!
>> Leah
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
 On Jul 17, 2022, at 1:05 PM, Wesley  wrote:
 
>>> I love all of this, and must admit being confused by Ben's custom being 
>>> called a single-speed.
>> 
>>> 
>>> -W
 
> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 7:01:30 AM UTC-7 Max S wrote:
> 
> 
>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:57 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:
>> 
>> 
>>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:27 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:
>>> Great fun, that was! 
>>> 
>>> A few more photodetails and a plug for Josh's bike biz – get in touch 
>>> if you want your nice steel bike electrified properly and nicely. 
>>> 
>>> - Max "those last 3 miles were definitely uphill!" in A2 
>>> 
>>> 
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Re: [RBW] Southwest Michigan Rivendell Ride ✅

[Joe Bernard]

Ok so if I'm following this correctly you stayed in one gear in singlespeed 
solidarity with Ben for most of the ride..and he was shifting! I love this 
story! 

On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:37:44 AM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:

> Wesley, I’m laughing out loud. I never looked at the drivetrain until I 
> read your comment! At the start of the ride Ben was talking about his 
> single speed. He rides single speed. Loves singlespeed. So, Ben has a 
> singlespeed. I’m taking his word for it. I don’t look at drivetrains. But 
> having been humbled here, I sure will in the future. At least before I 
> wrote about them!
> Leah
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jul 17, 2022, at 1:05 PM, Wesley  wrote:
>
> I love all of this, and must admit being confused by Ben's custom being 
> called a single-speed.
>
>
> -W
> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 7:01:30 AM UTC-7 Max S wrote:
>
>> [image: Leah saddlesack.jpeg][image: Platypus downtube.jpeg]
>>
>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:57 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:
>>
>>> [image: Rainbows and unicorns.jpeg][image: The bike life.jpeg][image: 
>>> Rivvy Rally SW MI Jul 2022.jpeg][image: VO Adjustable Double 
>>> Kickstand.jpeg]
>>>
>>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:27 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:
>>>
 Great fun, that was! 

 A few more photodetails and a plug for Josh's bike biz – get in touch 
 if you want your nice steel bike electrified properly and nicely. 

 - Max "those last 3 miles were definitely uphill!" in A2 

 [image: Josh Planetary Gear.jpeg][image: Copenhagenize.jpeg][image: 
 Get some light in here.jpeg][image: The Rivendell Pirate.jpeg]

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Re: [RBW] Southwest Michigan Rivendell Ride ✅

[Ryan]

Glad Wesley beat me to it...I noticed that beautiful custom WAS 
multi-geared. But I'm with Ben...I love my 50-year old somewhat Rivved out 
Peugeot PX-10 set up as a (low-geared) single speed. Gets more miles than 
my 3 Rivendells , if I'm honest

A handsome pride of Rivendells for sure, nonetheless. Love the story and 
photos...and Leah, I'm with ya on the camping...did it in my 30's but, at 
nearly 70...not so much. Riding all day with a clean bed, hot shower and 
cold beer at the end to look forward to  is totally the way to go. 

On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 12:37:44 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:

> Wesley, I’m laughing out loud. I never looked at the drivetrain until I 
> read your comment! At the start of the ride Ben was talking about his 
> single speed. He rides single speed. Loves singlespeed. So, Ben has a 
> singlespeed. I’m taking his word for it. I don’t look at drivetrains. But 
> having been humbled here, I sure will in the future. At least before I 
> wrote about them!
> Leah
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jul 17, 2022, at 1:05 PM, Wesley  wrote:
>
> I love all of this, and must admit being confused by Ben's custom being 
> called a single-speed.
>
>
> -W
> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 7:01:30 AM UTC-7 Max S wrote:
>
>> [image: Leah saddlesack.jpeg][image: Platypus downtube.jpeg]
>>
>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:57 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:
>>
>>> [image: Rainbows and unicorns.jpeg][image: The bike life.jpeg][image: 
>>> Rivvy Rally SW MI Jul 2022.jpeg][image: VO Adjustable Double 
>>> Kickstand.jpeg]
>>>
>>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:27 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:
>>>
 Great fun, that was! 

 A few more photodetails and a plug for Josh's bike biz – get in touch 
 if you want your nice steel bike electrified properly and nicely. 

 - Max "those last 3 miles were definitely uphill!" in A2 

 [image: Josh Planetary Gear.jpeg][image: Copenhagenize.jpeg][image: 
 Get some light in here.jpeg][image: The Rivendell Pirate.jpeg]

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Re: [RBW] Southwest Michigan Rivendell Ride ✅

[Leah Peterson]

Wesley, I’m laughing out loud. I never looked at the drivetrain until I read 
your comment! At the start of the ride Ben was talking about his single speed. 
He rides single speed. Loves singlespeed. So, Ben has a singlespeed. I’m taking 
his word for it. I don’t look at drivetrains. But having been humbled here, I 
sure will in the future. At least before I wrote about them!
Leah

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jul 17, 2022, at 1:05 PM, Wesley  wrote:
> 
> I love all of this, and must admit being confused by Ben's custom being 
> called a single-speed.
> -W
>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 7:01:30 AM UTC-7 Max S wrote:
>> 
>> 
>>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:57 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
 On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:27 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:
 Great fun, that was! 
 
 A few more photodetails and a plug for Josh's bike biz – get in touch if 
 you want your nice steel bike electrified properly and nicely. 
 
 - Max "those last 3 miles were definitely uphill!" in A2 
 
 
 
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Re: [RBW] Southwest Michigan Rivendell Ride ✅

[Wesley]

I love all of this, and must admit being confused by Ben's custom being 
called a single-speed.
-W
On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 7:01:30 AM UTC-7 Max S wrote:

> [image: Leah saddlesack.jpeg][image: Platypus downtube.jpeg]
>
> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:57 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:
>
>> [image: Rainbows and unicorns.jpeg][image: The bike life.jpeg][image: 
>> Rivvy Rally SW MI Jul 2022.jpeg][image: VO Adjustable Double 
>> Kickstand.jpeg]
>>
>> On Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:00:27 AM UTC-4 Max S wrote:
>>
>>> Great fun, that was! 
>>>
>>> A few more photodetails and a plug for Josh's bike biz – get in touch if 
>>> you want your nice steel bike electrified properly and nicely. 
>>>
>>> - Max "those last 3 miles were definitely uphill!" in A2 
>>>
>>> [image: Josh Planetary Gear.jpeg][image: Copenhagenize.jpeg][image: Get 
>>> some light in here.jpeg][image: The Rivendell Pirate.jpeg]
>>>
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Re: [RBW] Southwest Michigan Rivendell Ride ✅

[Leah Peterson]

Joe, yes it was so fun to be around like-minded folks. Now that my kids are 
teenagers it is getting easier for me to branch out and do fun things like 
this. I hope that one day I can make a weekend out of it. Maybe do a bigger 
ride and stay in a hotel a night or two. Not camping, mind you. Never camping. 
Maybe even get some RivSisters to join me!
Leah

> On Jul 16, 2022, at 10:37 PM, Joe Bernard  wrote:
> 
> I love the black Hunqapillar, I've seen another one around here in years 
> past (maybe it was a Bombadil) with full racks and lights..so cool.
> 
> Thanks for all the pics Riv Ambassador Leah, it looks like you guys (and one 
> lady) had a grand time! 
> 
> Joe Bernard 
> 
>> On Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 6:19:56 PM UTC-7 Chris L wrote:
>> Since Marc's Hunqapillar is now black, my gray/orange 54cm is even more 
>> rare!  His was the only other one I know about, although one of the 54 
>> prototypes has the orange accents, so it may be out there somewhere.  
>> 
>> To be honest, I've long thought of changing mine to black.  I'm not big on 
>> conspicuous appearances and prefer a bike that is neutral and generally goes 
>> unnoticed.  
>> 
>>> On Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 6:00:48 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
>>> wrote:
>>> Bike portraits. I told everyone I wanted a photo with rider + bike, and 9 
>>> out of 10 complied willingly. Marc, Lone Wolf forever, protested pitifully 
>>> but the Platypus Rider nagged so he gave in.
>>> 
>>> This is Max. He came from Ann Arbor and brought us a Quickbeam to admire. 
>>> Max is quick on his Quickbeam. When I realized we were going to be late for 
>>> our reservation, I left the group to race ahead so as to get our table 
>>> secured. Josh joined me and Max came from behind and left us in the dust. 
>>> He doesn’t even ride with his hands on his handlebars.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Ryan (Muskegon, MI) brought a giant purple Nobilette. His saddle sits at 
>>> about my shoulder. 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Josh (Grand Rapids, MI) works for Velocity! He has a custom-color Atlantis 
>>> that he cherishes. He keeps it squeaky clean but we trashed it with 
>>> limestone dust and now his chain squeaks. He was a good sport.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Ben has a custom orange Rivendell. He has lots of bikes, several are Rivs, 
>>> and when I asked if this was his favorite he said, “It is my first.” He 
>>> built it as a single speed, so I said I would ride mine in a single gear 
>>> (the hardest) for the whole ride in solidarity, but I had to shift once on 
>>> the incline as I raced to the restaurant. It was shift or die. Or worse, 
>>> forfeit our table at the brewery.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Red mixte riders, unite! Tom (Grand Rapids) brought us a red Soma to 
>>> admire. I have a weakness for the red bikes. He also brought Marc and me 
>>> each a dozen eggs from his chickens. He changed into clean clothes for 
>>> dinner and the rest of us sat in our sweaty clothes.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Steve came all the way from Chicago and brought his very tall Homer. That 
>>> blue is so pretty in real life. 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> This is Paul (Kalamazoo), who goes by Doc. He is a real doctor, a retired 
>>> emergency room physician, and this pretty Appaloosa is his retirement gift 
>>> to himself. 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Dennis (I didn’t catch what city he drove in from) brought a silvery 
>>> Appaloosa that we all thought looked fantastic with its hammered  Honjo 
>>> fenders. He doesn’t keep cars in his garage. Only his bikes.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Here is the Lone Wolf, Marc Irwin! I think he smiled so well for the camera 
>>> even though it nearly killed him. He’s got a black powder-coated Hunq with 
>>> new black fenders. He once told me this is the bike he will die with. I 
>>> usually see him on his Sam, but the Hunq is his favorite. All Marc’s parts 
>>> fall off or break eventually. He rides thousands of miles in all weather; 
>>> what else would you expect of a Lone Wolf?
>>> 
>>> 
>>> And finally, me. You have heard enough about this Platypus. This was my 
>>> first Rivendell Ride, and first time helping to organize one. I wish I had 
>>> had tee shirts made. 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Up next: fork crown pics!
>>> Leah
>>> 
 On Jul 16, 2022, at 6:31 PM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
  wrote:
 
>>> 
 We had our Rivendell Ride today, and I was so happy that we had 10 
 riders! We rode the KalHaven Trail, a rail trail that spans the 34 miles 
 between Kalamazoo and South Haven. Eight of the ten riders brought 
 Rivendells, most had seen a lot of miles. The oldest bike was the ‘97 or 
 ‘98 orange Custom, and the newest was my 2020 Platypus.
>>> 
 
 Here is the lineup, alphabetized:
 2 Appaloosas 
 1 Atlantis (in custom green paint)
 1 Custom orange Rivendell
 1 Homer
 1 Hunq
 1 Platypus
 1 Quickbeam
 
 And one Nobilette and a Soma mixte.
 
 It was great weather and good company, and we continued our fellowship at 
 a local brewery post-ride. It was nice for Marc 

Re: [RBW] Southwest Michigan Rivendell Ride ✅

[Joe Bernard]

I love the black Hunqapillar, I've seen another one around here in years 
past (maybe it was a Bombadil) with full racks and lights..so cool.

Thanks for all the pics Riv Ambassador Leah, it looks like you guys (and 
one lady) had a grand time! 

Joe Bernard 

On Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 6:19:56 PM UTC-7 Chris L wrote:

> Since Marc's Hunqapillar is now black, my gray/orange 54cm is even more 
> rare!  His was the only other one I know about, although one of the 54 
> prototypes has the orange accents, so it may be out there somewhere.  
>
> To be honest, I've long thought of changing mine to black.  I'm not big on 
> conspicuous appearances and prefer a bike that is neutral and generally 
> goes unnoticed.  
>
> On Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 6:00:48 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
> wrote:
>
>> Bike portraits. I told everyone I wanted a photo with rider + bike, and 9 
>> out of 10 complied willingly. Marc, Lone Wolf forever, protested pitifully 
>> but the Platypus Rider nagged so he gave in.
>>
>> This is Max. He came from Ann Arbor and brought us a Quickbeam to admire. 
>> Max is quick on his Quickbeam. When I realized we were going to be late for 
>> our reservation, I left the group to race ahead so as to get our table 
>> secured. Josh joined me and Max came from behind and left us in the dust. 
>> He doesn’t even ride with his hands on his handlebars.
>> [image: image0.jpeg]
>>
>> Ryan (Muskegon, MI) brought a giant purple Nobilette. His saddle sits at 
>> about my shoulder. 
>> [image: image1.jpeg]
>>
>>
>> Josh (Grand Rapids, MI) works for Velocity! He has a custom-color 
>> Atlantis that he cherishes. He keeps it squeaky clean but we trashed it 
>> with limestone dust and now his chain squeaks. He was a good sport.
>> [image: image2.jpeg]
>>
>> Ben has a custom orange Rivendell. He has lots of bikes, several are 
>> Rivs, and when I asked if this was his favorite he said, “It is my 
>> *first.*” He built it as a single speed, so I said I would ride mine in 
>> a single gear (the hardest) for the whole ride in solidarity, but I had to 
>> shift once on the incline as I raced to the restaurant. It was shift or 
>> die. Or worse, forfeit our table at the brewery.
>> [image: image9.jpeg]
>>
>> Red mixte riders, unite! Tom (Grand Rapids) brought us a red Soma to 
>> admire. I have a weakness for the red bikes. He also brought Marc and me 
>> each a dozen eggs from his chickens. He changed into clean clothes for 
>> dinner and the rest of us sat in our sweaty clothes.
>> [image: image3.jpeg]
>>
>> Steve came all the way from Chicago and brought his very tall Homer. That 
>> blue is so pretty in real life. 
>> [image: image4.jpeg]
>>
>> This is Paul (Kalamazoo), who goes by Doc. He is a real doctor, a retired 
>> emergency room physician, and this pretty Appaloosa is his retirement gift 
>> to himself. 
>> [image: image5.jpeg]
>>
>> Dennis (I didn’t catch what city he drove in from) brought a silvery 
>> Appaloosa that we all thought looked fantastic with its hammered  Honjo 
>> fenders. He doesn’t keep cars in his garage. Only his bikes.
>> [image: image6.jpeg]
>>
>> Here is the Lone Wolf, Marc Irwin! I think he smiled so well for the 
>> camera even though it nearly killed him. He’s got a black powder-coated 
>> Hunq with new black fenders. He once told me this is the bike he will die 
>> with. I usually see him on his Sam, but the Hunq is his favorite. All 
>> Marc’s parts fall off or break eventually. He rides thousands of miles in 
>> all weather; what else would you expect of a Lone Wolf?
>> [image: image7.jpeg]
>>
>> And finally, me. You have heard enough about this Platypus. This was my 
>> first Rivendell Ride, and first time helping to organize one. I wish I had 
>> had tee shirts made. 
>> [image: image8.jpeg]
>>
>> Up next: fork crown pics!
>> Leah
>>
>> On Jul 16, 2022, at 6:31 PM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! <
>> jonasa...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> We had our Rivendell Ride today, and I was so happy that we had 10 
>> riders! We rode the KalHaven Trail, a rail trail that spans the 34 miles 
>> between Kalamazoo and South Haven. Eight of the ten riders brought 
>> Rivendells, most had seen a lot of miles. The oldest bike was the ‘97 or 
>> ‘98 orange Custom, and the newest was my 2020 Platypus.
>>
>>
>> Here is the lineup, alphabetized:
>> 2 Appaloosas 
>> 1 Atlantis (in custom green paint)
>> 1 Custom orange Rivendell
>> 1 Homer
>> 1 Hunq
>> 1 Platypus
>> 1 Quickbeam
>>
>> And one Nobilette and a Soma mixte.
>>
>> It was great weather and good company, and we continued our fellowship at 
>> a local brewery post-ride. It was nice for Marc and me to meet everyone in 
>> real life and admire their bikes. We are planning our next ride for fall 
>> colors on the White Pine Trail. I bet it’s as pretty as it sounds.
>>
>> Photos in the next post, so wacky Google Groups doesn’t get the 
>> opportunity to turn all my photos sideways.
>>
>> Leah
>>
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Re: [RBW] Southwest Michigan Rivendell Ride ✅

[Leah Peterson]

Ray - on that custom? I KNOW. It was just glorious. 

I’d happily be the Riv ambassador! Who wants to pay me?!
L

> On Jul 16, 2022, at 10:20 PM, Ray Varella  wrote:
> 
> 
> P.S. That orange metallic gets my (thoroughly subjective) vote for the best 
> color of the day. 
> 
>> On Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 7:18:21 PM UTC-7 Ray Varella wrote:
>> That looks like a lot of fun. 
>> Leah, you could an ambassador for Riv who travels around and organizes these 
>> sorts of rides. 
>> I doubt that sort of position exists…but still. 
>> 
>> Ray “not far north of Riv World Headquarters”
>> 
>>> On Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 6:19:56 PM UTC-7 Chris L wrote:
>>> Since Marc's Hunqapillar is now black, my gray/orange 54cm is even more 
>>> rare!  His was the only other one I know about, although one of the 54 
>>> prototypes has the orange accents, so it may be out there somewhere.  
>>> 
>>> To be honest, I've long thought of changing mine to black.  I'm not big on 
>>> conspicuous appearances and prefer a bike that is neutral and generally 
>>> goes unnoticed.  
>>> 
 On Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 6:00:48 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
 wrote:
 Bike portraits. I told everyone I wanted a photo with rider + bike, and 9 
 out of 10 complied willingly. Marc, Lone Wolf forever, protested pitifully 
 but the Platypus Rider nagged so he gave in.
 
 This is Max. He came from Ann Arbor and brought us a Quickbeam to admire. 
 Max is quick on his Quickbeam. When I realized we were going to be late 
 for our reservation, I left the group to race ahead so as to get our table 
 secured. Josh joined me and Max came from behind and left us in the dust. 
 He doesn’t even ride with his hands on his handlebars.
 
 
 Ryan (Muskegon, MI) brought a giant purple Nobilette. His saddle sits at 
 about my shoulder. 
 
 
 
 Josh (Grand Rapids, MI) works for Velocity! He has a custom-color Atlantis 
 that he cherishes. He keeps it squeaky clean but we trashed it with 
 limestone dust and now his chain squeaks. He was a good sport.
 
 
 Ben has a custom orange Rivendell. He has lots of bikes, several are Rivs, 
 and when I asked if this was his favorite he said, “It is my first.” He 
 built it as a single speed, so I said I would ride mine in a single gear 
 (the hardest) for the whole ride in solidarity, but I had to shift once on 
 the incline as I raced to the restaurant. It was shift or die. Or worse, 
 forfeit our table at the brewery.
 
 
 Red mixte riders, unite! Tom (Grand Rapids) brought us a red Soma to 
 admire. I have a weakness for the red bikes. He also brought Marc and me 
 each a dozen eggs from his chickens. He changed into clean clothes for 
 dinner and the rest of us sat in our sweaty clothes.
 
 
 Steve came all the way from Chicago and brought his very tall Homer. That 
 blue is so pretty in real life. 
 
 
 This is Paul (Kalamazoo), who goes by Doc. He is a real doctor, a retired 
 emergency room physician, and this pretty Appaloosa is his retirement gift 
 to himself. 
 
 
 Dennis (I didn’t catch what city he drove in from) brought a silvery 
 Appaloosa that we all thought looked fantastic with its hammered  Honjo 
 fenders. He doesn’t keep cars in his garage. Only his bikes.
 
 
 Here is the Lone Wolf, Marc Irwin! I think he smiled so well for the 
 camera even though it nearly killed him. He’s got a black powder-coated 
 Hunq with new black fenders. He once told me this is the bike he will die 
 with. I usually see him on his Sam, but the Hunq is his favorite. All 
 Marc’s parts fall off or break eventually. He rides thousands of miles in 
 all weather; what else would you expect of a Lone Wolf?
 
 
 And finally, me. You have heard enough about this Platypus. This was my 
 first Rivendell Ride, and first time helping to organize one. I wish I had 
 had tee shirts made. 
 
 
 Up next: fork crown pics!
 Leah
 
> On Jul 16, 2022, at 6:31 PM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
>  wrote:
> 
 
> We had our Rivendell Ride today, and I was so happy that we had 10 
> riders! We rode the KalHaven Trail, a rail trail that spans the 34 miles 
> between Kalamazoo and South Haven. Eight of the ten riders brought 
> Rivendells, most had seen a lot of miles. The oldest bike was the ‘97 or 
> ‘98 orange Custom, and the newest was my 2020 Platypus.
 
> 
> Here is the lineup, alphabetized:
> 2 Appaloosas 
> 1 Atlantis (in custom green paint)
> 1 Custom orange Rivendell
> 1 Homer
> 1 Hunq
> 1 Platypus
> 1 Quickbeam
> 
> And one Nobilette and a Soma mixte.
> 
> It was great weather and good company, and we continued our fellowship at 
> a local brewery post-ride. It was nice for Marc and 

Re: [RBW] Southwest Michigan Rivendell Ride ✅

[Ray Varella]

P.S. That orange metallic gets my (thoroughly subjective) vote for the best 
color of the day. 

On Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 7:18:21 PM UTC-7 Ray Varella wrote:

> That looks like a lot of fun. 
> Leah, you could an ambassador for Riv who travels around and organizes 
> these sorts of rides. 
> I doubt that sort of position exists…but still. 
>
> Ray “not far north of Riv World Headquarters”
>
> On Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 6:19:56 PM UTC-7 Chris L wrote:
>
>> Since Marc's Hunqapillar is now black, my gray/orange 54cm is even more 
>> rare!  His was the only other one I know about, although one of the 54 
>> prototypes has the orange accents, so it may be out there somewhere.  
>>
>> To be honest, I've long thought of changing mine to black.  I'm not big 
>> on conspicuous appearances and prefer a bike that is neutral and generally 
>> goes unnoticed.  
>>
>> On Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 6:00:48 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Bike portraits. I told everyone I wanted a photo with rider + bike, and 
>>> 9 out of 10 complied willingly. Marc, Lone Wolf forever, protested 
>>> pitifully but the Platypus Rider nagged so he gave in.
>>>
>>> This is Max. He came from Ann Arbor and brought us a Quickbeam to 
>>> admire. Max is quick on his Quickbeam. When I realized we were going to be 
>>> late for our reservation, I left the group to race ahead so as to get our 
>>> table secured. Josh joined me and Max came from behind and left us in the 
>>> dust. He doesn’t even ride with his hands on his handlebars.
>>> [image: image0.jpeg]
>>>
>>> Ryan (Muskegon, MI) brought a giant purple Nobilette. His saddle sits at 
>>> about my shoulder. 
>>> [image: image1.jpeg]
>>>
>>>
>>> Josh (Grand Rapids, MI) works for Velocity! He has a custom-color 
>>> Atlantis that he cherishes. He keeps it squeaky clean but we trashed it 
>>> with limestone dust and now his chain squeaks. He was a good sport.
>>> [image: image2.jpeg]
>>>
>>> Ben has a custom orange Rivendell. He has lots of bikes, several are 
>>> Rivs, and when I asked if this was his favorite he said, “It is my 
>>> *first.*” He built it as a single speed, so I said I would ride mine in 
>>> a single gear (the hardest) for the whole ride in solidarity, but I had to 
>>> shift once on the incline as I raced to the restaurant. It was shift or 
>>> die. Or worse, forfeit our table at the brewery.
>>> [image: image9.jpeg]
>>>
>>> Red mixte riders, unite! Tom (Grand Rapids) brought us a red Soma to 
>>> admire. I have a weakness for the red bikes. He also brought Marc and me 
>>> each a dozen eggs from his chickens. He changed into clean clothes for 
>>> dinner and the rest of us sat in our sweaty clothes.
>>> [image: image3.jpeg]
>>>
>>> Steve came all the way from Chicago and brought his very tall Homer. 
>>> That blue is so pretty in real life. 
>>> [image: image4.jpeg]
>>>
>>> This is Paul (Kalamazoo), who goes by Doc. He is a real doctor, a 
>>> retired emergency room physician, and this pretty Appaloosa is his 
>>> retirement gift to himself. 
>>> [image: image5.jpeg]
>>>
>>> Dennis (I didn’t catch what city he drove in from) brought a silvery 
>>> Appaloosa that we all thought looked fantastic with its hammered  Honjo 
>>> fenders. He doesn’t keep cars in his garage. Only his bikes.
>>> [image: image6.jpeg]
>>>
>>> Here is the Lone Wolf, Marc Irwin! I think he smiled so well for the 
>>> camera even though it nearly killed him. He’s got a black powder-coated 
>>> Hunq with new black fenders. He once told me this is the bike he will die 
>>> with. I usually see him on his Sam, but the Hunq is his favorite. All 
>>> Marc’s parts fall off or break eventually. He rides thousands of miles in 
>>> all weather; what else would you expect of a Lone Wolf?
>>> [image: image7.jpeg]
>>>
>>> And finally, me. You have heard enough about this Platypus. This was my 
>>> first Rivendell Ride, and first time helping to organize one. I wish I had 
>>> had tee shirts made. 
>>> [image: image8.jpeg]
>>>
>>> Up next: fork crown pics!
>>> Leah
>>>
>>> On Jul 16, 2022, at 6:31 PM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! <
>>> jonasa...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> We had our Rivendell Ride today, and I was so happy that we had 10 
>>> riders! We rode the KalHaven Trail, a rail trail that spans the 34 miles 
>>> between Kalamazoo and South Haven. Eight of the ten riders brought 
>>> Rivendells, most had seen a lot of miles. The oldest bike was the ‘97 or 
>>> ‘98 orange Custom, and the newest was my 2020 Platypus.
>>>
>>>
>>> Here is the lineup, alphabetized:
>>> 2 Appaloosas 
>>> 1 Atlantis (in custom green paint)
>>> 1 Custom orange Rivendell
>>> 1 Homer
>>> 1 Hunq
>>> 1 Platypus
>>> 1 Quickbeam
>>>
>>> And one Nobilette and a Soma mixte.
>>>
>>> It was great weather and good company, and we continued our fellowship 
>>> at a local brewery post-ride. It was nice for Marc and me to meet everyone 
>>> in real life and admire their bikes. We are planning our next ride for fall 
>>> 

Re: [RBW] Southwest Michigan Rivendell Ride ✅

[Ray Varella]

That looks like a lot of fun. 
Leah, you could an ambassador for Riv who travels around and organizes 
these sorts of rides. 
I doubt that sort of position exists…but still. 

Ray “not far north of Riv World Headquarters”

On Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 6:19:56 PM UTC-7 Chris L wrote:

> Since Marc's Hunqapillar is now black, my gray/orange 54cm is even more 
> rare!  His was the only other one I know about, although one of the 54 
> prototypes has the orange accents, so it may be out there somewhere.  
>
> To be honest, I've long thought of changing mine to black.  I'm not big on 
> conspicuous appearances and prefer a bike that is neutral and generally 
> goes unnoticed.  
>
> On Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 6:00:48 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
> wrote:
>
>> Bike portraits. I told everyone I wanted a photo with rider + bike, and 9 
>> out of 10 complied willingly. Marc, Lone Wolf forever, protested pitifully 
>> but the Platypus Rider nagged so he gave in.
>>
>> This is Max. He came from Ann Arbor and brought us a Quickbeam to admire. 
>> Max is quick on his Quickbeam. When I realized we were going to be late for 
>> our reservation, I left the group to race ahead so as to get our table 
>> secured. Josh joined me and Max came from behind and left us in the dust. 
>> He doesn’t even ride with his hands on his handlebars.
>> [image: image0.jpeg]
>>
>> Ryan (Muskegon, MI) brought a giant purple Nobilette. His saddle sits at 
>> about my shoulder. 
>> [image: image1.jpeg]
>>
>>
>> Josh (Grand Rapids, MI) works for Velocity! He has a custom-color 
>> Atlantis that he cherishes. He keeps it squeaky clean but we trashed it 
>> with limestone dust and now his chain squeaks. He was a good sport.
>> [image: image2.jpeg]
>>
>> Ben has a custom orange Rivendell. He has lots of bikes, several are 
>> Rivs, and when I asked if this was his favorite he said, “It is my 
>> *first.*” He built it as a single speed, so I said I would ride mine in 
>> a single gear (the hardest) for the whole ride in solidarity, but I had to 
>> shift once on the incline as I raced to the restaurant. It was shift or 
>> die. Or worse, forfeit our table at the brewery.
>> [image: image9.jpeg]
>>
>> Red mixte riders, unite! Tom (Grand Rapids) brought us a red Soma to 
>> admire. I have a weakness for the red bikes. He also brought Marc and me 
>> each a dozen eggs from his chickens. He changed into clean clothes for 
>> dinner and the rest of us sat in our sweaty clothes.
>> [image: image3.jpeg]
>>
>> Steve came all the way from Chicago and brought his very tall Homer. That 
>> blue is so pretty in real life. 
>> [image: image4.jpeg]
>>
>> This is Paul (Kalamazoo), who goes by Doc. He is a real doctor, a retired 
>> emergency room physician, and this pretty Appaloosa is his retirement gift 
>> to himself. 
>> [image: image5.jpeg]
>>
>> Dennis (I didn’t catch what city he drove in from) brought a silvery 
>> Appaloosa that we all thought looked fantastic with its hammered  Honjo 
>> fenders. He doesn’t keep cars in his garage. Only his bikes.
>> [image: image6.jpeg]
>>
>> Here is the Lone Wolf, Marc Irwin! I think he smiled so well for the 
>> camera even though it nearly killed him. He’s got a black powder-coated 
>> Hunq with new black fenders. He once told me this is the bike he will die 
>> with. I usually see him on his Sam, but the Hunq is his favorite. All 
>> Marc’s parts fall off or break eventually. He rides thousands of miles in 
>> all weather; what else would you expect of a Lone Wolf?
>> [image: image7.jpeg]
>>
>> And finally, me. You have heard enough about this Platypus. This was my 
>> first Rivendell Ride, and first time helping to organize one. I wish I had 
>> had tee shirts made. 
>> [image: image8.jpeg]
>>
>> Up next: fork crown pics!
>> Leah
>>
>> On Jul 16, 2022, at 6:31 PM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! <
>> jonasa...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> We had our Rivendell Ride today, and I was so happy that we had 10 
>> riders! We rode the KalHaven Trail, a rail trail that spans the 34 miles 
>> between Kalamazoo and South Haven. Eight of the ten riders brought 
>> Rivendells, most had seen a lot of miles. The oldest bike was the ‘97 or 
>> ‘98 orange Custom, and the newest was my 2020 Platypus.
>>
>>
>> Here is the lineup, alphabetized:
>> 2 Appaloosas 
>> 1 Atlantis (in custom green paint)
>> 1 Custom orange Rivendell
>> 1 Homer
>> 1 Hunq
>> 1 Platypus
>> 1 Quickbeam
>>
>> And one Nobilette and a Soma mixte.
>>
>> It was great weather and good company, and we continued our fellowship at 
>> a local brewery post-ride. It was nice for Marc and me to meet everyone in 
>> real life and admire their bikes. We are planning our next ride for fall 
>> colors on the White Pine Trail. I bet it’s as pretty as it sounds.
>>
>> Photos in the next post, so wacky Google Groups doesn’t get the 
>> opportunity to turn all my photos sideways.
>>
>> Leah
>>
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Re: [RBW] Southwest Michigan Rivendell Ride ✅

[Chris L]

Since Marc's Hunqapillar is now black, my gray/orange 54cm is even more 
rare!  His was the only other one I know about, although one of the 54 
prototypes has the orange accents, so it may be out there somewhere.  

To be honest, I've long thought of changing mine to black.  I'm not big on 
conspicuous appearances and prefer a bike that is neutral and generally 
goes unnoticed.  

On Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 6:00:48 PM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:

> Bike portraits. I told everyone I wanted a photo with rider + bike, and 9 
> out of 10 complied willingly. Marc, Lone Wolf forever, protested pitifully 
> but the Platypus Rider nagged so he gave in.
>
> This is Max. He came from Ann Arbor and brought us a Quickbeam to admire. 
> Max is quick on his Quickbeam. When I realized we were going to be late for 
> our reservation, I left the group to race ahead so as to get our table 
> secured. Josh joined me and Max came from behind and left us in the dust. 
> He doesn’t even ride with his hands on his handlebars.
> [image: image0.jpeg]
>
> Ryan (Muskegon, MI) brought a giant purple Nobilette. His saddle sits at 
> about my shoulder. 
> [image: image1.jpeg]
>
>
> Josh (Grand Rapids, MI) works for Velocity! He has a custom-color Atlantis 
> that he cherishes. He keeps it squeaky clean but we trashed it with 
> limestone dust and now his chain squeaks. He was a good sport.
> [image: image2.jpeg]
>
> Ben has a custom orange Rivendell. He has lots of bikes, several are Rivs, 
> and when I asked if this was his favorite he said, “It is my *first.*” He 
> built it as a single speed, so I said I would ride mine in a single gear 
> (the hardest) for the whole ride in solidarity, but I had to shift once on 
> the incline as I raced to the restaurant. It was shift or die. Or worse, 
> forfeit our table at the brewery.
> [image: image9.jpeg]
>
> Red mixte riders, unite! Tom (Grand Rapids) brought us a red Soma to 
> admire. I have a weakness for the red bikes. He also brought Marc and me 
> each a dozen eggs from his chickens. He changed into clean clothes for 
> dinner and the rest of us sat in our sweaty clothes.
> [image: image3.jpeg]
>
> Steve came all the way from Chicago and brought his very tall Homer. That 
> blue is so pretty in real life. 
> [image: image4.jpeg]
>
> This is Paul (Kalamazoo), who goes by Doc. He is a real doctor, a retired 
> emergency room physician, and this pretty Appaloosa is his retirement gift 
> to himself. 
> [image: image5.jpeg]
>
> Dennis (I didn’t catch what city he drove in from) brought a silvery 
> Appaloosa that we all thought looked fantastic with its hammered  Honjo 
> fenders. He doesn’t keep cars in his garage. Only his bikes.
> [image: image6.jpeg]
>
> Here is the Lone Wolf, Marc Irwin! I think he smiled so well for the 
> camera even though it nearly killed him. He’s got a black powder-coated 
> Hunq with new black fenders. He once told me this is the bike he will die 
> with. I usually see him on his Sam, but the Hunq is his favorite. All 
> Marc’s parts fall off or break eventually. He rides thousands of miles in 
> all weather; what else would you expect of a Lone Wolf?
> [image: image7.jpeg]
>
> And finally, me. You have heard enough about this Platypus. This was my 
> first Rivendell Ride, and first time helping to organize one. I wish I had 
> had tee shirts made. 
> [image: image8.jpeg]
>
> Up next: fork crown pics!
> Leah
>
> On Jul 16, 2022, at 6:31 PM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!  
> wrote:
>
> We had our Rivendell Ride today, and I was so happy that we had 10 
> riders! We rode the KalHaven Trail, a rail trail that spans the 34 miles 
> between Kalamazoo and South Haven. Eight of the ten riders brought 
> Rivendells, most had seen a lot of miles. The oldest bike was the ‘97 or 
> ‘98 orange Custom, and the newest was my 2020 Platypus.
>
>
> Here is the lineup, alphabetized:
> 2 Appaloosas 
> 1 Atlantis (in custom green paint)
> 1 Custom orange Rivendell
> 1 Homer
> 1 Hunq
> 1 Platypus
> 1 Quickbeam
>
> And one Nobilette and a Soma mixte.
>
> It was great weather and good company, and we continued our fellowship at 
> a local brewery post-ride. It was nice for Marc and me to meet everyone in 
> real life and admire their bikes. We are planning our next ride for fall 
> colors on the White Pine Trail. I bet it’s as pretty as it sounds.
>
> Photos in the next post, so wacky Google Groups doesn’t get the 
> opportunity to turn all my photos sideways.
>
> Leah
>
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Re: [RBW] Southwest Michigan Rivendell Ride ✅

[Jon Dukeman]

I happy it turned so good
Thanks for sharing.

On Sat, Jul 16, 2022, 4:31 PM Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! <
jonasandle...@gmail.com> wrote:

> We had our Rivendell Ride today, and I was so happy that we had 10
> riders! We rode the KalHaven Trail, a rail trail that spans the 34 miles
> between Kalamazoo and South Haven. Eight of the ten riders brought
> Rivendells, most had seen a lot of miles. The oldest bike was the ‘97 or
> ‘98 orange Custom, and the newest was my 2020 Platypus.
>
> Here is the lineup, alphabetized:
> 2 Appaloosas
> 1 Atlantis (in custom green paint)
> 1 Custom orange Rivendell
> 1 Homer
> 1 Hunq
> 1 Platypus
> 1 Quickbeam
>
> And one Nobilette and a Soma mixte.
>
> It was great weather and good company, and we continued our fellowship at
> a local brewery post-ride. It was nice for Marc and me to meet everyone in
> real life and admire their bikes. We are planning our next ride for fall
> colors on the White Pine Trail. I bet it’s as pretty as it sounds.
>
> Photos in the next post, so wacky Google Groups doesn’t get the
> opportunity to turn all my photos sideways.
>
> Leah
>
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