[RBW] Re: SF Randonneurs Populaire this Saturday

2012-04-02 Thread William
The trail through SPTPark was freaking awesome. That was the highlight for sure, for me, since that was my first >100k on that bike, and that type of trail was exactly why I retired my racing bike(s) to buy that one. I'm kind of bummed that the next time I rock that trail it probably wont be

[RBW] Re: SF Randonneurs Populaire this Saturday

2012-04-02 Thread Manuel Acosta
Cycling is one of the only sports that I know where you don't get gratification of what you've done until you're finished. So true in the sport of Randonneuring. If I had to sum up the Last weekend's even in one word it was wet. So wet in fact that out of the 70ish people that registered for th

[RBW] Re: SF Randonneurs Populaire this Saturday

2012-04-01 Thread Stephen S
See that is how my shoes felt with no splats =) Stephen On Saturday, March 31, 2012 10:00:40 PM UTC-7, William wrote: > > LOL! > > Everything on everyone was soaked, regardless of equipment. Manny will > tell you himself, but trust me. I think the term he used to describe his > feet was "aqu

[RBW] Re: SF Randonneurs Populaire this Saturday

2012-03-31 Thread William
LOL! Everything on everyone was soaked, regardless of equipment. Manny will tell you himself, but trust me. I think the term he used to describe his feet was "aquarium" On Saturday, March 31, 2012 8:34:28 PM UTC-7, Stephen S wrote: > > And another thing. How did the splats do with all of that

[RBW] Re: SF Randonneurs Populaire this Saturday

2012-03-31 Thread Stephen S
And another thing. How did the splats do with all of that rain ? Interested in getting a set if your feet were dry at the first control. Stephen On Saturday, March 31, 2012 4:28:29 PM UTC-7, William wrote: > > Manny and I hooked up at the start at ~6:15 this morning and did the whole > ride to

[RBW] Re: SF Randonneurs Populaire this Saturday

2012-03-31 Thread Stephen S
Awesome report. I'm sorry I wasn't able to ride with you but I'm glad that I didn't slow you down. Ty and myself were the last two finishers at 2:39pm. The wind over the bridge was like a wall. Stephen On Saturday, March 31, 2012 4:28:29 PM UTC-7, William wrote: > > Manny and I hooked up at th

[RBW] Re: SF Randonneurs Populaire this Saturday

2012-03-31 Thread William
Manny and I hooked up at the start at ~6:15 this morning and did the whole ride together. Thankfully it was not raining at the start, but it rained on us PLENTY throughout. Manny rocked the splats and absolutely killed it for his first randonneur event. Many of the signed up riders were DNS,

[RBW] Re: SF Randonneurs Populaire this Saturday

2012-03-30 Thread Smitty
Kind of last minute here but... have fun out there! --Smitty On Thursday, March 29, 2012 12:10:06 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > Having been inspired by many people on the forum to ride a Randonneur > event, I'm planning to ride the populaire this Saturday. Anyone else > going? Any adv

[RBW] Re: SF Randonneurs Populaire this Saturday

2012-03-30 Thread Lynne Fitz
In the rando crowd up here in the Great Pacific Northwet, it is considered bad form to not have fenders and loong mudflaps when the roads are wet. At least, if you want anyone to ride with. Just sayin, Lynne F On Mar 29, 9:04 pm, Manuel Acosta wrote: > I'm still trying to egg one of my stud

[RBW] Re: SF Randonneurs Populaire this Saturday

2012-03-30 Thread William
Manny You know how to reach me. Let me know if you want to exchange mobile phone numbers. Bill (aka Bubba) On Thursday, March 29, 2012 12:10:06 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > Having been inspired by many people on the forum to ride a Randonneur > event, I'm planning to ride the populair

[RBW] Re: SF Randonneurs Populaire this Saturday

2012-03-30 Thread Adam
I was planing on joining you Manny but the 1/2 inch of rain and 30-40mph wind gusts in the forecast have me reconsidering. It'll be tough crew out there to be sure. Cheers, Adam On Mar 29, 12:10 pm, Manuel Acosta wrote: > Having been inspired by many people on the forum to ride a Randonneur > e

[RBW] Re: SF Randonneurs Populaire this Saturday

2012-03-29 Thread Manuel Acosta
I'm still trying to egg one of my students into doing this. But he might be in trouble for riding up Mt.Hamiliton after school. He posted it about it so I quote: "Most supidest thing ive EVER doen: so it was late after school today and i decided to go for a ride next thing i know is that i feel go

[RBW] Re: SF Randonneurs Populaire this Saturday

2012-03-29 Thread Stephen S
I am planning to go too. It will be my first time also. I was originally planning to ride on my roadeo but I only have fenders on the rambouillet. I'm not that fast but I'll ride with ya all. Look for the blue rambouillet with ranger tan acorn bags. Stephen On Thursday, March 29, 2012 12:10:0

[RBW] Re: SF Randonneurs Populaire this Saturday

2012-03-29 Thread William
Manny I'll find you. We'll hang out. It'll be a ball Bill On Thursday, March 29, 2012 12:10:06 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > Having been inspired by many people on the forum to ride a Randonneur > event, I'm planning to ride the populaire this Saturday. Anyone else > going? Any advice f

[RBW] Re: SF Randonneurs Populaire this Saturday

2012-03-29 Thread Esteban
Bring a pen. Otherwise, have a nice time on the bike, just like always. On Thursday, March 29, 2012 12:10:06 PM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > Having been inspired by many people on the forum to ride a Randonneur > event, I'm planning to ride the populaire this Saturday. Anyone else > goin