[RBW] Re: Rode My First Rando Event Today

2012-03-21 Thread RJM
Way to go, sounds like you had a great time. I love to go on longer distance rides but never had a chance to participate in an organized ride like that. It looks like quite a fun time. On Saturday, March 17, 2012 11:38:28 PM UTC-5, Smitty wrote: Thanks for all the tips everyone gave in my

[RBW] Re: Rode My First Rando Event Today

2012-03-19 Thread NickBull
Glad you had a good day of it. Sometime when you feel up to it, try one of the longer rides. In my experience, there's something that happens somewhere out beyond the edge of way-past-the-furthest-distance-that-you-thought-you-could-go that is really special, and that just doesn't happen on

[RBW] Re: Rode My First Rando Event Today

2012-03-18 Thread Manuel Acosta
the scenery was pretty but the real beauty of the experience was interacting with the people on and along the ride. I'm going to quote you to that. Pictures and ride report are truly inspiring. Looking forward to sfrando pop soon -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[RBW] Re: Rode My First Rando Event Today

2012-03-18 Thread Forrest
Congrats, Smitty. On Saturday, March 17, 2012 11:38:28 PM UTC-5, Smitty wrote: Thanks for all the tips everyone gave in my previous post asking for Randonneuring advice. I put much of it to use today and had a successful ride. The forecast called for 100% chance of rain showers. We got a

[RBW] Re: Rode My First Rando Event Today

2012-03-18 Thread Mike
Smitty, glad you enjoyed the ride. I was bummed I couldn't be out riding but was instead stuck at work. I'll definitely be at the 200k and I hope you show up for that. It's a new route this year and looks great. Cant say how hard it'll be but there's sure to be plenty of good company. Thanks for

[RBW] Re: Rode My First Rando Event Today

2012-03-18 Thread Darin G.
Can I get some details on that map case you are using? I'm looking at an event next month and am thinking I'll need something similar. D.G. On Saturday, March 17, 2012 10:38:28 PM UTC-6, Smitty wrote: Thanks for all the tips everyone gave in my previous post asking for Randonneuring

[RBW] Re: Rode My First Rando Event Today

2012-03-18 Thread Amit Singh
Congratulations Smitty! Wonderful photos, thanks for posting your ride report. Can't wait to read and follow your future adventures! On Mar 18, 12:38 am, Smitty 54ca...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for all the tips everyone gave in my previous post asking for Randonneuring advice. I put much of it

[RBW] Re: Rode My First Rando Event Today

2012-03-18 Thread Smitty
My que-sheet holder is the Map Case from Rivhttp://www.rivbike.com/product-p/m4.htm. It was super great to have the directions right there. Many of the rando riders had some variation... often on top of their front bag. --Smitty On Sunday, March 18, 2012 10:00:16 AM UTC-7, Darin G. wrote:

[RBW] Re: Rode My First Rando Event Today

2012-03-17 Thread William
Very well done. Nice photos too. You're on your way! On Saturday, March 17, 2012 9:38:28 PM UTC-7, Smitty wrote: Thanks for all the tips everyone gave in my previous post asking for Randonneuring advice. I put much of it to use today and had a successful ride. The forecast called for 100%

[RBW] Re: Rode My First Rando Event Today

2012-03-17 Thread Lynne Fitz
Independent verification on Dairy Creek Rd: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lynnefitz/6991537959/ On Mar 17, 9:38 pm, Smitty 54ca...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for all the tips everyone gave in my previous post asking for Randonneuring advice. I put much of it to use today and had a successful ride.