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Really nice write-up and photos Marc! On Saturday, October 4, 2014 12:10:51 PM UTC-5, Marc Irwin wrote: > > I finally took the time to post a recap of the weekend with a bunch of >> photos on my blog if anybody wants to take a look. >>

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Thanks for sharing, David; nice write-up. --Tom . . . still hot in Miami On Sat, Oct 4, 2014 at 1:10 PM, Marc Irwin wrote: > I finally took the time to post a recap of the weekend with a bunch of >> photos on my blog if anybody wants to take a look. >>

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> > I finally took the time to post a recap of the weekend with a bunch of > photos on my blog if anybody wants to take a look. > I certainly enjoyed the weekend lugged steel, bondage and expresso just go together. It's fixed. M

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Linkity-link doesn't work... Cheers, David "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal On Sat, Oct 4, 2014 at 6:20 AM, Marc Irwin wrote: > I finally took the time to post a recap of the weekend with a bunch of >> photos on my blog if anybody wants to take a look >>

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> > I finally took the time to post a recap of the weekend with a bunch of > photos on my blog if anybody wants to take a look >

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That's one thing I like about my 3" tires: I don't have to jump curbs and small logs. I just ride at them, and go over. On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 4:21 PM, Tim Gavin wrote: > The ginormous 5" tires! The ICT just rolled over everything, like a monster > truck, powered by grins. > > The sparkly blue

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While I enjoyed the ice cream truck I actually preferred the good old Pugsley. My freakishly large legs would occasionally hit the wide seat stays on the ice cream truck. I also prefer the marginally narrower bottom bracket on the Pugsley. Either way fat bikes are a blast. I imagine at some poin

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The ginormous 5" tires! The ICT just rolled over everything, like a monster truck, powered by grins. The sparkly blue paint job ain't bad, either. But the sparkly black on one Moonlander is the best Surly paint I've seen so far. On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 5:21 PM, Anne Paulson wrote: > What was

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What was it that people liked about the Ice Cream Truck? What made it fun? On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 9:27 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > We broke the MCBR weekend into 4 parts. Friday night we rode to a Saint Paul > establishment for dinner and drinks. I think there were around 15 of us

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Sounds like a wonderful weekend, describing a potential future for so many communities to begin planning and building as MSP has already done, and continues to do. Miami has less infrastructure, and not nearly such a well-developed bicycling culture, but we're getting there via efforts such as Cri

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We broke the MCBR weekend into 4 parts. Friday night we rode to a Saint Paul establishment for dinner and drinks. I think there were around 15 of us at the start. There were at least two Rivs in attendance: Marc's gorgeous Hunq and Tim's first-year Riv Road. Lillian was riding a San Marcos. Hope

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Anne, The fat bikes were fun. The new Ice Cream Truck is the best of the bunch. Well, except for a Ventana with a shocked fork. However, when all was said and done, if I were to buy a new fatbike, it would be an ECR. That is more my preference in both handling and comfort while riding. We spen

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Hey country bike people, report back to us how you like the fat bikes in the demos. On Fri, Sep 26, 2014 at 6:21 AM, Tim Gavin wrote: > That's great news, Jim! My girlfriend and I are excited for the demo. > We'll meet you at HC tonight! > > Tim > > On Wed, Sep 24, 2014 at 12:49 PM, Jim Thill -

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That's great news, Jim! My girlfriend and I are excited for the demo. We'll meet you at HC tonight! Tim On Wed, Sep 24, 2014 at 12:49 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery < thill@gmail.com> wrote: > Surly loaned me several fat bikes. Four Ice Cream Trucks and a couple > Moonlanders in various s

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Surly loaned me several fat bikes. Four Ice Cream Trucks and a couple Moonlanders in various sizes. We will add these to the HC family fat bike stable, and have lots of bikes available to demo. 9am 9/27 Saturday morning. Meet at HC to ride to the demo site, or just go to the parking lot near th

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Hey, I finally posted some details about the rally next weekend. Hope to see many of you there. tell your friends! http://hiawathacyclery.blogspot.com/2014/09/country-bike-rally-details.html On Thursday, September 11, 2014 1:48:15 PM UTC-5, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > > Ha, I enjoy the

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Ha, I enjoy the drive across northern Wisconsin! Too bad you can't make it, Michael. On Tuesday, September 9, 2014 3:35:52 PM UTC-5, Michael Hechmer wrote: > > Jim, Alas Pat and I need to bow out of this event, although we are sorry > to miss it. It turns out that after a very,very, busy summe

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Jim, Alas Pat and I need to bow out of this event, although we are sorry to miss it. It turns out that after a very,very, busy summer neither one of us was up for the 4 days of driving to & from St Paul. We have made the trip before. The road through Ontario is really only worth seeing once a

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Jim know, but I'm voting yes. But only on Saturday. May be heading out of town on Sunday. Am hoping to make at least part of this. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Sat, Aug 30, 2014 at 1:59 PM, Anne Paulson wrote: > I'm not able to go, although I wish I could, so maybe my opinion > should be disc

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I'm not able to go, although I wish I could, so maybe my opinion should be discounted, but I say YES on the fatbike demo. Fatbikes and 29+ bikes seem Rivvish to me. It seems like fatbikes are practical, simple and no-nonsense for the kinds of riding they're for, in a Rivvish practical no-nonsense w

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Sounds good, I've only been able to ride one a short distance in parking lot. Marc On Thursday, August 28, 2014 12:05:41 PM UTC-4, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > > Been chatting with some friends, and I think it might be fun to have a > fatbike demo on one of the days. Fat bikes have no

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I'm very interested in getting a fat bike before this winter, so I'd definitely participate in a demo. Sounds fun! On Thu, Aug 28, 2014 at 11:05 AM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery < thill@gmail.com> wrote: > Been chatting with some friends, and I think it might be fun to have a > fatbike demo

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Been chatting with some friends, and I think it might be fun to have a fatbike demo on one of the days. Fat bikes have nothing to do with Rivendell, but they are about as "country" as bikes get. Any thoughts? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Ow

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Don't know how I missed this thread before. I'll probably be there for at least one of the days, if not both. Riding one of the workhorse Surlys. Looking forward to it! Shaun On Fri, Aug 1, 2014 at 3:56 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery < thill@gmail.com> wrote: > Also, I'd like to know who'

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Also, I'd like to know who's coming. Please email me offlist to let me know who you are, and where you're traveling from. On Friday, August 1, 2014 3:53:34 PM UTC-5, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > > All rallying and riding will be centered at Hiawatha Cyclery, 4313 E 54th > St, Minneapo

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All rallying and riding will be centered at Hiawatha Cyclery, 4313 E 54th St, Minneapolis, MN 55417. It's inside the corner formed by the junction of Highways 55 and 62 in South Minneapolis. There is plenty of free parking on adjacent residential streets. HC is just a few blocks from two differ

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This campsite is now filled. When I left the website it looked like the entire north loop was open for this weekend so far. On Friday, August 1, 2014 12:20:05 PM UTC-4, Marc Irwin wrote: > > > > I have reserved campsite #60 on the north loop of Lebanon Hills campground > for 26-28. It's non el

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I have reserved campsite #60 on the north loop of Lebanon Hills campground for 26-28. It's non electric and another tent and vehicle is permitted if somebody would like to share. It's nearest to the showerhouse. Send a PM if you would like to share. Marc -- You received this message becau

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If we're looking for lodging, where can be considered "ground zero" for the rally and rides? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunc

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You need not own or ride a Rivendell to participate. You're welcome to bring family, kids, etc. Some of the rides might be beyond the capability of a small child, though. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

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Considering Jim Thill does not presently own a Rivendell, I think you'll be just fine. Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On Fri, Jul 25, 2014 at 3:13 PM, Kevin M wrote: > Would I be the only guy on a non-Riv country bike? I'm assuming this is a > family friendly type of thing if the wife and little one

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Would I be the only guy on a non-Riv country bike? I'm assuming this is a family friendly type of thing if the wife and little one tagged along? Kevin in Chicago -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this gr

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Jim, I posted the dates of the ride to the Chainlink Forum in Chicago with a link to this thread. Marc On Wednesday, July 23, 2014 7:13:29 PM UTC-4, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > > > http://hiawathacyclery.blogspot.com/2014/07/minneapolis-country-bike-rally.html > > On Tuesday, July 2

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http://hiawathacyclery.blogspot.com/2014/07/minneapolis-country-bike-rally.html On Tuesday, July 22, 2014 1:08:11 PM UTC-5, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > > I'm hoping to offer rides that hit off-road and on-road cycling > attractions. So ideally you all bring bikes with bigger tires. -

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I'm hoping to offer rides that hit off-road and on-road cycling attractions. So ideally you all bring bikes with bigger tires. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it

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Evening of Friday, Sept 26, we will have a meet and greet party at Hiawatha Cyclery. HC is in South Minneapolis near the 50th Street and VA Medical Center LRT stations. The LRT will be convenient for those coming from the airport or staying downtown or near Mall of America. On Saturday and Sund

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It's on my calendar as well, camping always sounds good to me! Marc -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegr

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Jim, Pat and I are still planning on traveling to Minn. in Sept. Camping sounds good, unless the weather turns very chilly. Can you offer any update on the plans? Michael On Tuesday, January 14, 2014 4:00:20 AM UTC-5, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > > Starting a new thread to discuss th

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Sounds like a good time, Jim. Looking forward to riding with the Twin Cities folks again. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bu

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Although I'm Riv-less, I do have a number of country bikes. I'd like to add another enthusiastic voice from Chicago. I'd be down to carpool or Amtrack. -Kevin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group

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What Tom Goodmann said. Making my plans and keeping my enthusiasm super low for now. ~Hugh On Tuesday, January 14, 2014 1:00:20 AM UTC-8, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > > Starting a new thread to discuss the Riv/country bike rally to be held in > the Twin Cities September 26-28, 2014. >

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Definitely. All you need to do on Amtrak is remove the pedals and turn the bar. Could not be easier. Far more pleasant than driving. On Wednesday, January 15, 2014 12:18:30 AM UTC-6, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > > Amtrak is a great way to travel to Minneapolis from Chicago with a bi

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At this early point, then, Jim, a simple "Thanks!" for putting the idea out there. Momentum will build, no doubt. Tom (Miami, for which you don't want to know the forecast today) On Tuesday, January 14, 2014 4:00:20 AM UTC-5, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: > > Starting a new thread to di