Re: [RBW] Re: Since we're talking about rides tomorrow..

2010-06-15 Thread cyclotourist
t; weather. > >> > > > > Here's a link: > >> > > > >http://www.groundeffect.co.nz/product-detail-SLI-SUM.htm > >> > >> > > > > Jim Cloud > >> > > > > Tucson, AZ > >> > >> > > > > On Jun 14, 4:53 pm, EricP wrote: > &

Re: [RBW] Re: Since we're talking about rides tomorrow..

2010-06-15 Thread tarik saleh
eat too easily, but anything more than the >> >> > > thinnest merino tops make me woozy in those conditions.  Although my >> >> > > Nike wool cycling top has been tried a few times in that type of >> >> > > weather and I've lived to

Re: [RBW] Re: Since we're talking about rides tomorrow..

2010-06-15 Thread tarik saleh
> > > > for >> > > > > > me.  Maybe I just overheat too easily, but anything more than the >> > > > > > thinnest merino tops make me woozy in those conditions.  Although >> > > > > > my >> > > > > > Nike wool

Re: [RBW] Re: Since we're talking about rides tomorrow..

2010-06-15 Thread tarik saleh
> > Shame on me! >> >> > > > Just bought some Zoic MTB shorts, too. Like 'em a lot! A bit longer >> > than >> > > > MUSA shorts, which is a plus. I think the MUSAs have better material >> > and >> > > > more bar stitches thou

Re: [RBW] Re: Since we're talking about rides tomorrow..

2010-06-15 Thread PATRICK MOORE
tches though. > > > > > On Mon, Jun 14, 2010 at 4:06 PM, Bruce wrote: > > > > I've used this very same line, "Don't sheep have to wear wool year > round?" > > > > Wool works great when it's hot. It dissipates sweat better and &

Re: [RBW] Re: Since we're talking about rides tomorrow..

2010-06-14 Thread CycloFiend
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Re: [RBW] Re: Since we're talking about rides tomorrow..

2010-06-14 Thread Tim Butterfield
On Mon, Jun 14, 2010 at 5:04 PM, cyclotourist wrote: > > Don't sheep have to wear wool year round? > > Hmmm. Does it matter that the strands of their wool are oriented perpendicular to the skin where the wool we wear is oriented parallel to the skin? Just wondering ;) Tim -- You received

Re: [RBW] Re: Since we're talking about rides tomorrow..

2010-06-14 Thread cyclotourist
Very cool. I wondger if Dodger Stadium has cycling facilities, and even if so, what it's like to ride there. Any LA folks know? On Mon, Jun 14, 2010 at 4:47 PM, EricP wrote: > Yes, they do. And the racks weren't even full. Probably the > threatening skies were a deterrent to some. There are

Re: [RBW] Re: Since we're talking about rides tomorrow..

2010-06-14 Thread cyclotourist
wool shorts > too, but had on ZOIC MTBs this time. > > -- > *From:* cyclotourist > *To:* rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > *Sent:* Mon, June 14, 2010 5:04:09 PM > > *Subject:* Re: [RBW] Re: Since we're talking about rides tomorrow.. > &g

Re: [RBW] Re: Since we're talking about rides tomorrow..

2010-06-14 Thread Bruce
ut had on ZOIC MTBs this time. From: cyclotourist To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Mon, June 14, 2010 5:04:09 PM Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Since we're talking about rides tomorrow.. A, I get it. Don't sheep have to wear wool year round? What's wrong with wool when

Re: [RBW] Re: Since we're talking about rides tomorrow..

2010-06-14 Thread cyclotourist
not the brand, per > se. > > -- > *From:* cyclotourist > *To:* rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com > *Sent:* Mon, June 14, 2010 4:15:33 PM > *Subject:* Re: [RBW] Re: Since we're talking about rides tomorrow.. > > Why would they snicker at Swobo? Isn't that pretty

Re: [RBW] Re: Since we're talking about rides tomorrow..

2010-06-14 Thread Bruce
It was the idea of wearing wool in 99F predicted temps, not the brand, per se. From: cyclotourist To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Sent: Mon, June 14, 2010 4:15:33 PM Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Since we're talking about rides tomorrow.. Why would

Re: [RBW] Re: Since we're talking about rides tomorrow..

2010-06-14 Thread cyclotourist
Do they have bike racks at the stadium? Just wondering how that works out. On Mon, Jun 14, 2010 at 12:39 PM, EricP wrote: > Ended up riding my Sam Hillborne to the Minnesota Twins baseball game > yesterday. Was able to cajole my wife to do that distance also. > > Threatened rain, but as both b

Re: [RBW] Re: Since we're talking about rides tomorrow..

2010-06-14 Thread cyclotourist
Why would they snicker at Swobo? Isn't that pretty much mainstream? Maybe alt-mainstream? On Mon, Jun 14, 2010 at 1:05 PM, Bruce wrote: > Several of us braved the heat and humidity for the ride to Selma. The Ram > reminded me again why the 6,000+ miles on it have been so enjoyable. As > comfy

Re: [RBW] Re: Since we're talking about rides tomorrow..

2010-06-14 Thread Bruce
Several of us braved the heat and humidity for the ride to Selma. The Ram reminded me again why the 6,000+ miles on it have been so enjoyable. As comfy at the end as at the start. Wore a Swobo jersey, and got plenty of snickers from the lycra crowd too. From:

Re: [RBW] Re: Since we're talking about rides tomorrow..

2010-06-13 Thread Ralph Rognstad Jr.
There was never much doubt. Here is a short report: http://ralphsbike.blogspot.com/ Thanks. Lynne Fitz wrote: I'm sure you'll finish, so, congratulations Ralph! On Jun 11, 7:27 pm, "Ralph Rognstad Jr." wrote: I am also riding a 200K permanent tomorrow. The Munger Moss Route 66. I will be

RE: [RBW] Re: Since we're talking about rides tomorrow..

2010-06-12 Thread John Dilsaver
Hey Ralph, --- I'm up here at Osage Beach (MO), very hilly, no really good roads to ride, --- I did 20 km this morning just to cheer you on your way. Riv content. On the riv of course. Munger Moss is a nice ride. Breeze is from the S here, you should have a nice day, hopefully not too

Re: [RBW] Re: Since we're talking about rides tomorrow..

2010-06-11 Thread Ralph Rognstad Jr.
I am also riding a 200K permanent tomorrow. The Munger Moss Route 66. I will be on my Canti Rom. When I finish, I will qualify for the RUSA R-12 award. Ralph Lynne Fitz wrote: off to ride the Three Prairies 200km Permanent, which I apparently have not ridden since Feb 2009... http://lynneride