RE: [RBW] Re: Riv-country visit

2012-12-22 Thread Marc Schwartz
Hey, howabout fenders in Southern New Mexico? They dress up Ms. Giselle Bleriot, makes her look twice as classy (Woody's mahogany oak). When we do get some rain (an event to be celebrated), there are few things so intoxicating as a ride through the desert, standing water everywhere, the

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv-country visit

2012-12-21 Thread Jim Mather
Sounds great! We should plan a Marin ride also; maybe a Mt Tam climb? Weather update: 52 degrees this morning, many clouds and heavy rain forecast. Unsettled weather next week but looks like it may dry up for New Year's. jim m wc ca On Thu, Dec 20, 2012 at 11:48 PM, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv-country visit

2012-12-21 Thread Jim Mather
Well, I'd suggest Iron Horse to Canal Trail, and then cut through Heather Farms Park and the Rancho San Miguel neighborhood to North Gate Rd. Not only does it avoid traffic, it also gives you a glimpse at one of the first modernist, Usonian-inspired sub-divisions. (architecture joke) jim m wc ca

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv-country visit

2012-12-21 Thread William
FLW FTW! On Friday, December 21, 2012 10:34:17 AM UTC-8, Jim M. wrote: Well, I'd suggest Iron Horse to Canal Trail, and then cut through Heather Farms Park and the Rancho San Miguel neighborhood to North Gate Rd. Not only does it avoid traffic, it also gives you a glimpse at one of the

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv-country visit

2012-12-21 Thread Jim Mather
On Fri, Dec 21, 2012 at 6:28 PM, Manuel Acosta manueljohnaco...@hotmail.com wrote: I like riding the dirt up. weather permitting I say dirt. I was thinking road up, dirt down, but I'm open. Also,there will probably be enough locals to take at least a couple of different routes. -- You

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv-country visit

2012-12-21 Thread cyclotourist
Did someone say fenders? http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclotourist/8255470401/ On Fri, Dec 21, 2012 at 10:16 PM, Mike Schiller mikeybi...@rocketmail.comwrote: he's not the only one in SoCal with fenders Doug. http://www.flickr.com/photos/37347002@N05/8275438033/in/photostream ~mike in

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv-country visit

2012-12-20 Thread Esteban
How early is too early? 8am? Where to start? I'm putting this on the calendar. Good way to start 2013. Esteban On Wednesday, December 19, 2012 7:57:39 PM UTC-8, Esteban wrote: I think I can make it for a Diablo run on New Year's -- morning? I'll bring the Protovelo up for this one -

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv-country visit

2012-12-20 Thread Jim Mather
On Thu, Dec 20, 2012 at 9:11 AM, Esteban proto...@gmail.com wrote: How early is too early? 8am? Where to start? It was 30 degrees at 8 this morning in Walnut Creek, and 15 higher up on Mt Diablo. I suggest starting at 10 am to give folks some time to gather and for it to warm up a bit, but

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv-country visit

2012-12-20 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Unacceptable! I'm coming to California for fun in the sun! On Thursday, December 20, 2012 11:57:13 AM UTC-6, Jim M. wrote: On Thu, Dec 20, 2012 at 9:11 AM, Esteban prot...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: How early is too early? 8am? Where to start? It was 30 degrees at 8 this morning in

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv-country visit

2012-12-20 Thread Esteban
Let's split the difference and say 9:30. That way we can warm up and considering its following New Year's Eve, maybe some whisky would be in order in the am. Anyway - Pleasant Hill BART station? On Thursday, December 20, 2012 9:57:13 AM UTC-8, Jim M. wrote: On Thu, Dec 20, 2012 at 9:11 AM,

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv-country visit

2012-12-20 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
Pleasant Hill BART at 0930 1-Jan-2013. Sounds like a plan. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/j1V-CuqAaoQJ. To post to this group, send

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv-country visit

2012-12-19 Thread Dan McNamara
I would be up for a Diablo ride on New Year's Day. Or any Mt. Tam adventures. Hmmm. Need to test the ankle and make sure it is ready. Maybe it won't rain this weekend. Dan Marin On Wed, Dec 19, 2012 at 10:16 AM, EastBayGuy goodwin...@gmail.com wrote: I'm in for Mt.D NYD... Dustin Goodwin

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv-country visit

2012-12-19 Thread Shaun Meehan
Jim, Based on the fact that you said you're bringing your best mud bike, I can only conclude that you've elected to bring the Pugsley on the trip to the Bay Area? If so, that's an interesting choice to be certain. Or do you consider one of your other bikes to be better in the mud than the Pug?

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv-country visit

2012-12-19 Thread Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery
I would have brought the Pug, but I figured that would be a theft target and not well suited to public transit. I brought my disc trucker with Rohloff, which looks unremarkable/ugly and has a more or less mud-proof drivetrain and braking system.. On Wednesday, December 19, 2012 4:08:11 PM

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv-country visit

2012-12-19 Thread Cyclofiend Jim
Hey there Mr Thill! Glad to hear you'll be landing in the Bay Area! I'm north-bay-centric, so when you head into Marin County, lemme know! We're dealing with a dying family member right now, so I can't commit too far out, but should be in the area with some flexibility in schedule. - J

Re: [RBW] Re: Riv-country visit

2012-12-19 Thread Esteban
I think I can make it for a Diablo run on New Year's -- morning? I'll bring the Protovelo up for this one - coming up for Christmas. Esteban San Diego - Martinez - Portero Hill SF, Calif. On Wednesday, December 19, 2012 2:51:19 PM UTC-8, Jim Thill - Hiawatha Cyclery wrote: I would have