I went by and checked out the Agio at Paytons (Bikespot) today. That
bike ROCKS! The MOST FUN to ride bike ever! Handles great, is very
smooth and not that slow either! The Agio will be my soon to buy
commute bike! Geez. even the ROYAL Blue looks good too! Give it a test
ride and remember, Payton does not charge any $$$ for test rides! ;-)
Ken aka EZ Biker :-)

--- In SouthFloridaRecumbentRiders@yahoogroups.com, "Danny G." <
digitaldanny123@...> wrote:

> I hope you guys don't laugh at my home-built bent though. A guy in
Nebraska custom built the frame, powder coated it and I'm putting everything
on.
>
> Post a picture when you finish it

WELL Sergio, I'm actually no stranger to various encounters with
scruffy vehicle operators. Sticks and stones, luckily none that have
broken any bones, a couple of moons from pervy males, a frontal flash
from a young female in passenger side of a convertible (That one
almost caused me to crash) various colorful� verbal greetings� and of
course numerous hand signals, not the kind of signaling left, right or
friendly wave either. Yep, cycling after sunup can be a pain at times.
Now do you wonder why I wish some SFRR ride events would start at 6
AM? ;-) ;-) ;-)

--- In SouthFloridaRecumbentRiders@yahoogroups.com, "Ken aka EZ Biker :-
)" <ez_biker@...> wrote:
>

> However Sergio, I'm really amazed that you can do any kind of in city
> "Commute" on your Strada. A while back I tried to on my Aero… FORGET
> IT!!! The front crank is just too high up for me to feel comfortable
> constantly clipping and unclipping every few feet and on sidewalks.
> Hence the pending Agio flat foot type of bike.
> Ken aka EZ Biker * Aero and soon Agio Pilot
>
> I can ride the Strada or the zox to work with no problem at all.
and have become an expert at riding the sidewalks.  (One trick with the strada
I do is when slow navigation is required in tight spots I unclip and seat up
straight with feet out  alow me to stir through tight spots then lean back and
keep going and do not skip a beat. I am thinking to take this circus act to las
Vegas lol all I need is a red nose.
Sergio

--- In SouthFloridaRecumbentRiders@yahoogroups.com, "Jose A
Hernandez" <Jose@...> wrote:
>
> We'll be leaving around 10:30 pm. Hope to be there around 3 PM

10:30pm?????

We'll be leaving around 10:30 pm. Hope to be there around 3 PM
Jose A. Hernandez
Bike Within Your Means
www.CyclingSolutions.com

----- Original Message -----
From: Ric
Sent: 3/31/2006 6:31:22 AM
To: SouthFloridaRecumbentRiders@yahoogroups.com
Subject: SFRR:  Withlacoochee Invasion

> Hey guys, anyone going to the motel today or are we going to be the
> only people there.
>
>
>
>
>
> Check Out SFRR's Ride Schedule at http://www.GetBent.org/events.htm
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

"Ric" wrote:
>
> Hey guys, anyone going to the motel today or are we going to be the
> only people there.
>

Hi Ric,
   We hope to be there between 2-3pm today.
Will contact you when we arrive.
I believe Jose will be there about the same time

Willie

Hey guys, anyone going to the motel today or are we going to be the
only people there.

WELL Sergio, I'm actually no stranger to various encounters with
scruffy vehicle operators. Sticks and stones, luckily none that have
broken any bones, a couple of moons from pervy males, a frontal flash
from a young female in passenger side of a convertible (That one
almost caused me to crash) various colorful… verbal greetings… and of
course numerous hand signals, not the kind of signaling left, right or
friendly wave either. Yep, cycling after sunup can be a pain at times.
Now do you wonder why I wish some SFRR ride events would start at 6
AM? ;-) ;-) ;-)

However Sergio, I'm really amazed that you can do any kind of in city
"Commute" on your Strada. A while back I tried to on my Aero… FORGET
IT!!! The front crank is just too high up for me to feel comfortable
constantly clipping and unclipping every few feet and on sidewalks.
Hence the pending Agio flat foot type of bike.
Ken aka EZ Biker * Aero and soon Agio Pilot




--- In SouthFloridaRecumbentRiders@yahoogroups.com, "seragram"
<seragram@...> wrote:
>
> ...Hey EZ still want to commute to work?
> Sergio
>

Jay,

I'm sorry you feel you need to leave our group. We are very thankful to both
Bacchetta Bikes and Mark Powers for their support. I have personally thanked
everyone who has ever helped us, including Bacchetta Bikes, Power On Cycling,
Catrike, Atlantic Bicycle, and others. We’re also thankful for all the help
you’ve given our group.

This particular time, I didn't think to invite any vendors to the Withlacooche
Bent Invasion but that was an oversight. I just didn't think of it and I don't
think anyone of us thought of it either but it was an innocent oversight.

In your email you imply that someone "talked" "somebody" into buying from Peyton
instead of Mark from Power On Cycling. I am not aware of anyone in our group
doing this.  Furthermore, this is not something I would do.  I do not deny that
Peyton is a very close friend but I would NEVER, EVER consider doing such a
thing and I have no problem recommending either one of these vendors. I think
very highly of both Mark Powers and Peyton Walters. Both of these shops have
been very supportive of our group as has been Bacchetta Bikes and Atlantic
Bicycle.

Lastly, I must stress that I am really surprised and a bit sad about all of
this. I’d like to talk to you about it in person, if I may.

Jose



Jose A. Hernandez
Bike Within Your Means
www.CyclingSolutions.com

I'd be more apt to shove the bottle up their exhaust and riding away laughing at the thought of those a_ _ holes scrambling out of their car trying to remove it.

Are we still sharing a room Basil? 772-466-9009

 

 

Someone threw a bottle at me a while ago. It missed me by 3 feet or so. The car it came from changed lanes after the bottle came out of it to get into the left turn lane. There was a bunch of cars waiting for that light and this car was about 10th in line. I laid my Lightning (I got from Sergio) on it's side, picked up the bottle, walked out into the middle of US 1 in Stuart and threw the bottle as hard as I could at the windshield of that car. It hit the windshield right in front of the driver, BONK and didn't break it, it bounced off into the median grass. I then walked up to the car while the contents were rolling up there windows like atomic powered machinery, and said politely..."Bet ya never thought I'd do that, it's a jungle out here".

    I then walked to the bottle, picked it up as not to litter, and took it with me. I think they thought I was gonna throw it again but I had made my point so they were safe for now. I hate ignorant a- - holes. 

sometimes I have a gun.....................................................................................just kidding

Glad U weren't hurt Serge,

feet first,

Fla George

On my way home from work today riding east on Sunrise blv in Plantation
someone threw a soda bottle from a passing car in my direction hiting me
in the inside right leg. There are some sick people out there gang. But
it wil take more than that to stop me.
Hey EZ still want to commute to work?
Sergio

On my way home from work today riding east on Sunrise blv in Plantation
someone threw a soda bottle from a passing car in my direction hiting me
in the inside right leg. There are some sick people out there gang. But
it wil take more than that to stop me.
Hey EZ still want to commute to work?
Sergio

--- In SouthFloridaRecumbentRiders@yahoogroups.com, "Richard" <
discovery7@...> wrote:
>
>
> Was it a Coke or a Pepsi can?
Like I said before Richard "There are some sick people out there gang." :-)

Actually I should not complain it was a plastic orage soda bottle  half emty and
it  had the cap on it! They were nice people after all.
Sergio (Hey Alquaida take a number  and patientlly wait  your turn if you want
to  terrorize us here in the good old USA.)

Was it a Coke or a Pepsi can? I find that Coke cans are a bit softer than
the
Pepsi can, mainly because everyone drinks the Coke and then throws it while
the Pepsi can is harder because the contents are still in the can while it's
being thrown. Actually, I don't even mind getting hit with a Coke can except
it's usually empty by the time it reaches it's intended target.
...Something to remember next time.



> On my way home from work today riding east on Sunrise blv in Plantation
> someone threw a soda bottle from a passing car in my direction hiting me
> in the inside right leg. There are some sick people out there gang. But
> it wil take more than that to stop me.
> Hey EZ still want to commute to work?
> Sergio
>

On my way home from work today riding east on Sunrise blv in Plantation
someone threw a soda bottle from a passing car in my direction hiting me
in the inside right leg. There are some sick people out there gang. But
it wil take more than that to stop me.
Hey EZ still want to commute to work?
Sergio

--- In SouthFloridaRecumbentRiders@yahoogroups.com, "Jose A Hernandez"
<Jose@...> wrote:
>
> Okay Jay,
>
> Walt has a good point. But, I for one can't buy that our bent makers
or retailers get "too much" email. I would bet I get more emails than
most humans but still do my best to read and answer my email (provided
you dont send email to my AOHELL account which I haven't checked in
months) If fact, I'll make you a bet. If I get more email than
Bacchetta or Poweronline, you owe me a RANS V2. If I lose, I owe you
lunch. How about it?


Hey leave the legend alone.
Sergio :-)

I think the group is missing the point.

These people do not owe us their time on the weekend; we are the ones
asking for a favor of their personal time.
Some of you may think that this is their job but it isn't.
We as a group are lucky, yes lucky that these people come out and
support us.
Have you seen Rans, Hostel Shoppe or others in Fla to give us a test
ride of their products.
I know some send money or gifts but that does not cost them personal time.
Yes Bill Cook was at the races one year but not to show his bikes and
let us ride them.
Cat Trike is the closest to coming out but that was at his factory and
in his hometown.
Don't get me wrong I know that there are other people/companies that
support us but not in person.

I was real surprised when Mark Powers said that he was going down to
the HPV races after the crap that was pulled on him after coming out
to the West Orange Trail rally.
He spends his time and energy to bring bikes out (only after I invited
him two days before since nobody told him or invited him to go) and he
lets everybody test drive the bikes he brought with him,he set
up and adjusted each one for each of the riders so they could try
something new.
Some of think yep that is what he does..... Nope he runs a bike shop 6
days a week and likes to ride with us and other people on Sunday, BUTT
you say he makes money when he does this....well maybe he would have
if he had sold a bike but the only lead he was able to make the rider
was going to buy a bike from Mark and then was talked into making the
purchase from Payton instead.
Now I have nothing against Payton, he has a good shop and is a good
Shop owner but where was he at the rally?
What's that you say? That is far away from his shop! It is on a Sunday!
I have attended many rides in South Fl, I have ridden the S Broward
Century a number of times and I never saw Payton out there with demo
bikes.  Yah yah I know everyone loves Payton but where is he at the
events?
I could have invited Bicycle Outfitters but I didn't think anyone
would want to pay money for a test ride. What you say? Yep go to their
shop and before you can test ride a bike you must pay a fee 25-100
bucks for a test ride and you only get the money back if you buy a
bike from them.
So Mark closes his shop and comes down and pays for a hotel and
supports the HPV races. I hope at least one or two of you thanked him
for his time and money above and beyond the gifts that he gave you.
When I asked Mark why he was going he said it was the right thing to
do and wanted to support your group.
You as a group are lucky he is such a great and easy going guy that
understands that this is part of doing business.

So I guess I have beaten this horse about as much as I can :-)

Neither Power On Cycling or Bacchetta bikes will be joining you this
weekend.
You couldn't pay me to ask them to go!

No need on replying to my rant since as soon as I post this I am going
to remove myself form the list.
It has be fun and I have enjoyed my time ridding with all of you fast
or slow  :-)
And now the disclaimer:
These are only my thoughts and comments not Mark Power's or Bacchetta
bicycles.

Jay
Seminole,Fl

Okay Jay,

Walt has a good point. But, I for one can't buy that our bent makers or
retailers get "too much" email. I would bet I get more emails than most humans
but still do my best to read and answer my email (provided you dont send email
to my AOHELL account which I haven't checked in months) If fact, I'll make you a
bet. If I get more email than Bacchetta or Poweronline, you owe me a RANS V2. If
I lose, I owe you lunch. How about it?

Go ahead, shoot, I'm hiding behind Sergio.

:-)

Jose A. Hernandez
Bike Within Your Means
www.CyclingSolutions.com

----- Original Message -----
From: walt_smyser
Sent: 3/29/2006 12:43:08 PM
To: SouthFloridaRecumbentRiders@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: SFRR:  W Trail weekend

>
> Seems like a CATCH-22
>
> If they're too busy to read the e-mails from the message board then how
> will sending them an e-mail help?
>
>
> --- In SouthFloridaRecumbentRiders@yahoogroups.com, Len Scheinhoft
> <lshine7@...> wrote:
> >
> > That's a great Idea, Jay. I vote for you to head up a new committee to
> invite all VIP's to all recumbent rider's events.
> > Shine
> >
> > Jay jacopp@... wrote:
> > --- In SouthFloridaRecumbentRiders@yahoogroups.com, Len Scheinhoft
> > lshine7@ wrote:
> > >
> > > If they would join our group(s), they would be informed of all
> events.
> >
> > That's one way to look at it Len................... Butt I know that
> > Mark Powers has so many e-mails to deal with everyday and is more than
> > a little busy at his shop, that he doesn't have time to read all the
> > different news groups.
> >
> > John S at Bacchetta well I know he just sits around all day with
> > nothing else to do........ Build bikes help with shipping talk to
> > customers keep up his training, run a bike shop long distance, design
> > and test prototype recumbents, fly to Taiwan to oversee bike
> > production....... yep he needs to spend more time on the news groups.
> > Lets see how many different recumbent news groups are there in the
> > US??????
> >
> >
> > Or they could be asked to join us and let us ride some of their
> products.
> >
> >
> > Witch makes more sense??? hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...........
> >
> >
> > Jay
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Check Out SFRR's Ride Schedule at http://www.GetBent.org/events.htm
> >
> >
> >
> > ---------------------------------
> > YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS
> >
> >
> > Visit your group "SouthFloridaRecumbentRiders" on the web.
> >
> > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
> > SouthFloridaRecumbentRiders-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com
> >
> > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
> >
> >
> > ---------------------------------
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ---------------------------------
> > New Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC and
> save big.
> >
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Check Out SFRR's Ride Schedule at http://www.GetBent.org/events.htm
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

Clearly, I'm in favor of inviting anyone and especially the bent makers and
retailers. As Rick said and as I implied on a previous note, we just forgot or
didn't think of it.

A dB list is a good idea as it would remind us to keep these folks in mind.


Jose A. Hernandez
Bike Within Your Means
www.CyclingSolutions.com

----- Original Message -----
From: Ric
Sent: 3/29/2006 1:39:56 PM
To: SouthFloridaRecumbentRiders@yahoogroups.com
Subject: SFRR:  Re: Weekend Invitations???

> --- In SouthFloridaRecumbentRiders@yahoogroups.com, "Gail & Willie"
> <ghpets@...> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Weekend Invitations???
> >
> > Perhaps we can work up an "Invitation List" for our major
> > `bent weekends.
> >
> > Maybe a list based on Area Codes, so possible interested people  NOT
> > with the group can be advised of our out of town weekends.
> >
> > Input anyone???
> >
> > Willie
> >
> Willie,
>  I think you got the way to go with this thing, although it's a little
> bit late at this time for invitations.  I agree with Jay this and
> these things should have been thought of early and we just plane
> screwed up.
>  Willie maybe we could use our database and make an Invite list for
> the next Event we hold and do like you said, by area code.
>  Jay as you know the people at Bacchetta and if you would like too
> Invite them please do so, let me know if anyone has talked to Mark or
> not and if not I'll be glad to make the call.
>  I myself would like to see both places attend if to do nothing more
> than ride wiyh the group.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Check Out SFRR's Ride Schedule at http://www.GetBent.org/events.htm
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

--- In SouthFloridaRecumbentRiders@yahoogroups.com, "Gail & Willie"
<ghpets@...> wrote:
>
>
> Weekend Invitations???
>
> Perhaps we can work up an "Invitation List" for our major
> `bent weekends.
>
> Maybe a list based on Area Codes, so possible interested people  NOT
> with the group can be advised of our out of town weekends.
>
> Input anyone???
>
> Willie
>
Willie,
  I think you got the way to go with this thing, although it's a little
bit late at this time for invitations.  I agree with Jay this and
these things should have been thought of early and we just plane
screwed up.
  Willie maybe we could use our database and make an Invite list for
the next Event we hold and do like you said, by area code.
  Jay as you know the people at Bacchetta and if you would like too
Invite them please do so, let me know if anyone has talked to Mark or
not and if not I'll be glad to make the call.
  I myself would like to see both places attend if to do nothing more
than ride wiyh the group.

Seems like a CATCH-22

If they're too busy to read the e-mails from the message board then how
will sending them an e-mail help?


--- In SouthFloridaRecumbentRiders@yahoogroups.com, Len Scheinhoft
<lshine7@...> wrote:
>
> That's a great Idea, Jay. I vote for you to head up a new committee to
invite all VIP's to all recumbent rider's events.
> Shine
>
> Jay jacopp@... wrote:
> --- In SouthFloridaRecumbentRiders@yahoogroups.com, Len Scheinhoft
> lshine7@ wrote:
> >
> > If they would join our group(s), they would be informed of all
events.
>
> That's one way to look at it Len................... Butt I know that
> Mark Powers has so many e-mails to deal with everyday and is more than
> a little busy at his shop, that he doesn't have time to read all the
> different news groups.
>
> John S at Bacchetta well I know he just sits around all day with
> nothing else to do........ Build bikes help with shipping talk to
> customers keep up his training, run a bike shop long distance, design
> and test prototype recumbents, fly to Taiwan to oversee bike
> production....... yep he needs to spend more time on the news groups.
> Lets see how many different recumbent news groups are there in the
> US??????
>
>
> Or they could be asked to join us and let us ride some of their
products.
>
>
> Witch makes more sense??? hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...........
>
>
> Jay
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Check Out SFRR's Ride Schedule at http://www.GetBent.org/events.htm
>
>
>
> ---------------------------------
> YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS
>
>
> Visit your group "SouthFloridaRecumbentRiders" on the web.
>
> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
> SouthFloridaRecumbentRiders-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com
>
> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
>
>
> ---------------------------------
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ---------------------------------
> New Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC and
save big.
>

--- In SouthFloridaRecumbentRiders@yahoogroups.com, Len Scheinhoft
<lshine7@...> wrote:
>
> If they would join our group(s), they would be informed of all events.

That's one way to look at it Len................... Butt I know that
Mark Powers has so many e-mails to deal with everyday and is more than
a little busy at his shop, that he doesn't have time to read all the
different news groups.

John S at Bacchetta well I know he just sits around all day with
nothing else to do........ Build bikes help with shipping talk to
customers keep up his training, run a bike shop long distance, design
and test prototype recumbents, fly to Taiwan to oversee bike
production....... yep he needs to spend more time on the news groups.
Lets see how many different recumbent news groups are there in the
US??????


Or they could be asked to join us and let us ride some of their products.


Witch makes more sense???   hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...........


Jay

----- Original Message -----

From: Gail & Willie

To: SouthFloridaRecumbentRiders@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2006 10:26 PM

Subject: SFRR: Weekend Invitations???

Weekend Invitations???

Perhaps we can work up an "Invitation List" for our major `bent weekends.

Maybe a list based on Area Codes, so possible interested people  NOT with the group can be advised of our out of town weekends.

Input anyone???

Willie

--- In SouthFloridaRecumbentRiders@yahoogroups.com, Len Scheinhoft
<lshine7@...> wrote:
>
> If they would join our group(s), they would be informed of all events.

That's one way to look at it Len................... Butt I know that
Mark Powers has so many e-mails to deal with everyday and is more than
a little busy at his shop, that he doesn't have time to read all the
different news groups.

John S at Bacchetta well I know he just sits around all day with
nothing else to do........ Build bikes help with shipping talk to
customers keep up his training, run a bike shop long distance, design
and test prototype recumbents, fly to Taiwan to oversee bike
production....... yep he needs to spend more time on the news groups.
Lets see how many different recumbent news groups are there in the
US??????


Or they could be asked to join us and let us ride some of their products.


Witch makes more sense???   hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...........


Jay

I was just at the Bacchetta office tonight and asked them who was
going this weekend................... and they said where/what/when??????

I don't understand why we don't invite manufacturers or bike shops to
join us on these events................it just doesn't make sense.


Jay

>>>>I would like to address your concern about the SAG, and please let
me assuage any doubts you might have. I also address this to Sergio,
who also is concerned. I was the ride co-chair and was the one who
set the SAG up so let me explain how I think your comments are
misguided.

Hey Steve,

Let me set the record straight. Sergio does NOT need any SAG support. He is NOT
human. Honest! We KNOW!!! I've seen this man ride his bent with blown tires or
no tires. Ive seen him wear his rims down to the spokes. I once saw him ride a
tandem with so much rust on his chain, 1/2 the chain links were fused and the
other half were brittle like saltine crakers. but that didn't keep him from
finishing a ride.In fact, he didn't even bother to bring a chain tool. To fix
the chain (when it snapped as he tried to climb a bridge) he simply used his
TEETH! Last but not least,  during our last X Florida adventure a couple of
years ago, he rode 1/3 of the way with NO WATER while pedaling with only one
leg.

So... go ahead and change your club's by-laws to specify that THERE WILL BE NO
SAG for SERGIO

Jose A. Hernandez
Bike Within Your Means
www.CyclingSolutions.com

Steve,
    I stand corrected.  I arrived late so I didn't notice the posted
contact #'s -- though I saw a truck pulling the Bike Tech trailer, I
didn't really notice him out on the road.

     I'm relieved that this ride I didn't have a mechanical issue so
I really couldn't speak to how rapidly aid was available.  It was
just casual inspection.  I promise that in the future should I
attend any more EBC rides, I'll pay even stricter attention to these
details before expressing doubts.

Peace + Love,
  Cathy

--- In SouthFloridaRecumbentRiders@yahoogroups.com, "Stephen
McDonald" <sgm80@...> wrote:
>
> Cathy,
>
>   First, I'm glad you had a good ride and enjoyed the great well
> stocked rest stops.  The EBC worked hard to make them unique and
had
> to cut a lot of red tape to get us into the old NASA facility and
> the Winery.  Of course I had no control over the wind - but unlike
> Mr Jose, I prefer cooler riding temps so the start was just fine
for
> me.
>
>   I would like to address your concern about the SAG, and please
let
> me assuage any doubts you might have. I also address this to
Sergio,
> who also is concerned.   I was the ride co-chair and was the one
who
> set the SAG up so let me explain how I think your comments are
> misguided.
>
>   First, right next to the registration table in Fruit and Spice
> Park was a large easel with the cell phone contact numbers for
SAG.
> Why you didn't see the numbers I'm not sure.
>
>   Second, we had five rolling SAG support vehicles covering the
> course.  Bike Tech and Mack Cyle both had rolling mechanical
support
> and we had three other EBC members driving the course in SUV's and
> one scooter.  I would think that at some point these vehicles no
> doubt passed you without you being aware. All were in cell phone
> contact with the ride director Tom Burton.
>
>   I assure you Cathy, at no point were you at risk of being
standed
> for hours.
>
>   And I'm not making this up, but our board members have already
> recieved many e-mails actually complementing us on the great SAG
> support.
>
>   I hope this explains a bit. Thanks too for your comments.
>
> Regards,
>
> Steve
>
>    --- In SouthFloridaRecumbentRiders@yahoogroups.com, "camnet7"
> <cmiller@> wrote:
> >
> > Steve,
> >
> > I must complement you on your new route.  This year's route was
so
> > much nicer than the last 2 years -- the winery rest stop was a
> > wonderful, unusual touch; I got to sample some wine without it
> > hurting my performance (actually I think it enhanced it and help
> me
> > thaw-out from the cold).
> >
> > The wind was incredibly strong yesterday and the two friends I
had
> > thought to do the metric with abandoned the ride -- alas, bad
days
> > are just as much a part of training as good days. That roadway,
> > leading from the winery to the next turn lasted several miles
and
> > was the windiest part of the ride. As I rode fought my way
through
> > it, it felt like I was riding my breaks the whole time; after
that
> > point, things got much easier and I was able to pickup speed
> again.
> > Although, there were other windy places that followed, they were
> not
> > as heavy as that straightway.
> >
> > The rest stop at the Chichika (spelling is uncertain) park ( a
> small
> > nature preserve within Everglades State Park) was very well
> stocked
> > and also very needed considering the previous wind battles.  I
was
> > so happy to go there and was so happy to finish the metrice
approx
> > 12.5 miles later.
> >
> > The only criticism I have is: EBC does not provide much SAG
> support
> > and if someone were to have a major break down, especially in
the
> > more remote places, they would be lost for days.   Even if you
> don't
> > have a roving SAG wagon, you should provide Emergency contact
> > phone#'s for people with such issues to call so that they can be
> > picked-up (this was one of the features of the Sebring ride I
did
> > last month).
> >
> >  At any rate, I had a good finish, windy conditions not
> > withstanding, -- 5.5 hours.
> >
> >
> > Cathy
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In SouthFloridaRecumbentRiders@yahoogroups.com, "Stephen
> > McDonald" <sgm80@> wrote:
> > >
> > > My first report as an Everglades Bicycle Club board member on
> the
> > > SnowBird Metric/Century.
> > >
> > > We had a record 640 rider turnout.  Of that we had 4  bents:
> Cathy
> > > on her Aero, Gerry on his P-38, a faired tour easy ( who I
> didn't
> > > know ) and myself on my B.
> > >
> > >   The weather was great !  Our last cold front of the year
> > provided
> > > some cooler weather for the start, but we remained very
> > comfortable
> > > for the century.
> > >
> > >   Our route took us to the old NASA Aerojet facility where in
> 1960
> > > the Saturn 5 rocket engines were tested.  Our club was able to
> > > secure passage and have a rest stop inside the old bunker !
> > >
> > >   Having worked behind the scenes for this ride, as well as
> riding
> > > it, I will tell you the planning that goes into a huge ride is
> > > enormous.  I was at Costco yesterday buying
> > peanutbutter/jelly/bread
> > > for 500 !  We had fresh friut and many items I never see at
> other
> > > rides.  The EBC does it first class.
> > >
> > >   Cathy, it was great too see you I gave a big Bacchetta
> wave !
> > > You looked great !
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > >
> > > Steve
> > > Coral Gables
> > >
> >
>

Hey Jay,

We just can't think of everything. I hope you invited them.

Jose

> I was just at the Bacchetta office tonight and asked them who was
> going this weekend................... and they said where/what/when??????
>
> I don't understand why we don't invite manufacturers or bike shops to
> join us on these events................it just doesn't make sense.
>
>
> Jay
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