[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011

2010-11-16 Thread geosat
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

[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011

2010-11-16 Thread AJ
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,

[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011

2010-11-16 Thread Weird Harold
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

[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011

2010-11-16 Thread JB
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

[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011

2010-11-16 Thread Montclair BobbyB
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

[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011

2010-11-16 Thread Rick P
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 cou

[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011

2010-11-16 Thread Lee
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

[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011

2010-11-15 Thread Montclair BobbyB
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 beli

Re: [RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011

2010-11-15 Thread CycloFiend
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 ev

[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011

2010-11-15 Thread frank
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 B

[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011

2010-11-15 Thread LBleriot
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,

[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011

2010-11-15 Thread Montclair BobbyB
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 O

[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011

2010-11-15 Thread Ginz
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-bun

[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011

2010-11-15 Thread sjauch
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) th

[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011

2010-11-15 Thread Norman
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

[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011

2010-11-15 Thread Kelly
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 reso

[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011

2010-11-14 Thread Montclair BobbyB
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 Fing

[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011

2010-11-14 Thread Will M
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 mor

[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011

2010-11-14 Thread Aaron Young
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 > PineCreekRid

[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011

2010-11-14 Thread Montclair BobbyB
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 va

[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011

2010-11-14 Thread Jude
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-centr

[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011

2010-11-14 Thread Montclair BobbyB
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 t

[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011

2010-11-14 Thread AJ
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. T

[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011

2010-11-14 Thread Justin August
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 the

[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011

2010-11-14 Thread Montclair BobbyB
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 size

[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011

2010-11-14 Thread Justin August
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,

[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011

2010-11-14 Thread Justin August
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,

[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011

2010-11-14 Thread Justin August
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,

Re: [RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011

2010-11-14 Thread Anne Paulson
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 Wate

[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011

2010-11-14 Thread japhilip
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

[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011

2010-11-14 Thread AJ
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

[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011

2010-11-14 Thread Montclair BobbyB
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

[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011

2010-11-14 Thread JB
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... (Alr

[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011

2010-11-14 Thread Montclair BobbyB
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

[RBW] Re: NY/PA/NJ Rivendell Rally - Spring 2011

2010-11-14 Thread Marty
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.