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#5476 From: "catmandoit3" <bentedge@...>
Date: Sun Aug 1, 2004 6:06 pm
Subject: Tour Easy catmandoit3
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I just took in on consignment a small/medium, Tour Easy red, SS drive EX
front wheel 406, Gold Rush component package, fairing, water bottle cages
and kickstand. Like new condition 2004 bike w/ 100 miles on it. Owner wants
a Goldrush.
352-799-4979
Regis

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#5475 From: "Gail & Willie" <ghpets@...>
Date: Sat Jul 31, 2004 4:59 pm
Subject: Missing you ghpets
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Hi all
     for those not here, you are missing a wonderful time !!!!!!!!!!!
The trail is Super and Bike Outfitters is a great place to go..
Nice people and great breakfast...
    All of use say Hi to you all

Gail & Willie et all

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#5474 From: Andy jacoby <ramjac2@...>
Date: Sat Jul 31, 2004 4:16 pm
Subject: On ways uncycled ramjac2
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>Message: 2

>Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2004 19:13:54 EDT

>From: BentWheeler@...

>Subject: Re: Sunday's Metric Century

>In a message dated 7/28/2004 1:12:59 PM Eastern Standard Time,

><ramjac2@...> writes:

>According to an Air-boat Capitan at Sawgrass Recreation Center on US 27 Okeechobee is only >Forty six miles up the road. So a ride to Okeechobee would be like a Metric Century more or >less 46 plus 46 = 62? Hmmmmm..... Ok... I guess that 's close enough....

I neglected to say Sawgrass Recreation Center is about twenty miles from where I live.

So lets do the math again:

46+20 = 66 Miles

66*1.6 =105.6 Kilometers

If you measure from where you live the math will come out different. When I rode to South Bay and back my mileage was 118 . Thats about 58 miles each way.

I find that where one starts riding affects the total distance. If one starts closer to the finish they will find they have less total kilometerage, but they can still divide by 1.6 for the total mileage.

>Well... why don't you go ahead and schedule a ride?

At the moment I feel the need to exorcise some demons and abate some fears. I feel that issues of safety, group riding, and bike handling skills on the road must discussed before any Trans-Everglade endeavor takes place.

>Post the start time, start location, speed, etc.

I would favor a multi speed type event so riders of all ability levels could participate!

>You just never know who's gonna show up.

>Jose A. Hernandez `Bent Cycling Means NEVER Having To Say You're Sore! >http://www.GetBent.Org

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#5473 From: "seragram" <seragram@...>
Date: Sat Jul 31, 2004 2:30 pm
Subject: Re: Canada!! seragram
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--- In SouthFloridaRecumbentRiders@yahoogroups.com, "Carrie Ann Keys"
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> Hello everyone!!  I cannot believe how far we have come- it has truely hit me
today!!!

I am very happy for you, ENJOY.

God speed.
Sergio

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#5472 From: "jkeenan0407" <jkeenan0407@...>
Date: Sat Jul 31, 2004 2:02 am
Subject: Oregon Recumbent Retreat:: Come On Out!! jkeenan0407
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Take a vacation in Oregon and do the Recumbent Retreat.  Here's the
link with information:


Recumbent Retreat. Fort Stevens, OR
http://www.recumbentretreat.org/

I'm camping there Friday and Saturday night, attending Friday
through Sunday activities.

If you feel like a last minute vacation and a weekend with recumbos,
I can put you up while you're in Oregon and we can camp together.

Slow Joe Recumbo

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#5471 From: Basil Kamener <basilk@...>
Date: Sat Jul 31, 2004 1:28 am
Subject: Re: SFRR: Michigan kamener
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Yes, I know you are in NY by now. Just looking at the map, it appears to be downhill all the way from Portsmouth to Boca Raton. Why not? Now that you have everything under control, go for it.

Carrie Ann Keys <carrieannkeys@...> wrote:

Hello everyone- just a quick note to say hello- I have been very busy- it seems that every minute of the day is taken- I am either on my bike riding- or checking in another hotel- eating- doing laundry- or sleeping- I have been pedaling my brains out

Biz Kamener

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#5470 From: "Carrie Ann Keys" <carrieannkeys@...>
Date: Fri Jul 30, 2004 11:49 pm
Subject: Canada!! carrieannkeys@...
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Hello everyone!! I cannot believe how far we have come- it has truely hit me today!!! Most normal people do cross country travel in a car and I have chosen to ride my bike- WOW! I really am a bit crazy!! Yes, it has finally hit me!! I feel very fortunate to have this experience- and I am really enjoying the group I am with- what a great bunch of special people!! Alot of them from California- I shall go visit a few of them on the West Coast one day!!

This morning was very, very exciting!! We crossed a huge bridge (will find out the name of the bridge soon) from Port Huron, MI to London, Ontario!! All 48 of us rode in a peleton across the bridge together- They closed the bridge for us!! I repeat - they closed the bridge just for us to ride across in our peleton!! So very cool!!!! We all continued to ride together after the bridge for a while- it was really nice to see everyone in one group together- usually we are pretty spread out!!! The Canadians have been very nice and friendly to us and not too many problems with customs-

Tomorrow we go from London, Ontario to Brantford, Ontario. Then Niagara Falls the next day for 2 nites- and one long anticipated rest day there too!!! Hope all is well with everyone!! And remember everyone has the "Power Within" to achieve their dreams!! So live each day as if it were your last and appreciate all the special people in your life!!! I really appreciate each and every one of you in my life- You are ALL very SPECIAL to me!!!!!! Keepin' the pedals turnin' and burnin'- Best Wishes, Carrie Ann

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#5469 From: "Carrie Ann Keys" <carrieannkeys@...>
Date: Fri Jul 30, 2004 12:58 am
Subject: RE: SFRR: Digest Number 882 carrieannkeys@...
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Very cute Georgie Peorgie!! Thanks! Best, Carrie Ann

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From: George Quinn

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Sent: 7/29/2004 4:29:07 PM

Subject: SFRR: Digest Number 882

Carrie-Ann,

On that front wheel:

Dip it...dip it good... go straight...it's not too late...now dip it

SYWYGB,

Fla George

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#5468 From: "Carrie Ann Keys" <carrieannkeys@...>
Date: Fri Jul 30, 2004 12:47 am
Subject: Re: SFRR: Digest Number 882 carrieannkeys@...
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I would never embarrass my Big Daddy!!!  But I have definetely gotten
stronger and faster- so watch out when you see a red flash going by on the
road-  It will be me back on my long lost "killer B"-  boy does my butt
miss my recumbent-  but still have some more climbing ahead of me on this
very long journey-  Almost there!  Thanks for your support it means alot to
me!!  Will be crossing the bridge to Canada tomorrow- I cannot believe how
far we have come!!  Keepin' the pedals turnin' and burnin'-  Best,  Carrie
Ann

> [Original Message]
> From: seragram <seragram@...>
> To: <SouthFloridaRecumbentRiders@yahoogroups.com>
> Date: 7/29/2004 11:29:33 AM
> Subject: Re: SFRR:  Digest Number 882
>
> --- In SouthFloridaRecumbentRiders@yahoogroups.com, Dive340583@a...
> wrote:
> >          > wish you the best of luck in the rest of your journey
> and look forward to seeing
> > you when you return.
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >  Joe and Sherri Abrams AKA Ti Joe and Sherri Trikster...
>
> I wish you the best too but I am not riding with you when you get
> back cause I don't want to be enbarased.
>
> Sergio (with head sticking out of spired hole looking left looking
> right and going back down again baby!!!)
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> http://www.GetBent.org
> http://www.RecumbentsUnlimited.com
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> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CentralFloridaRecumbentRiders
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#5467 From: "Carrie Ann Keys" <carrieannkeys@...>
Date: Fri Jul 30, 2004 12:33 am
Subject: Re: SFRR: Digest Number 882 carrieannkeys@...
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Thanks so much for your support Joe- I am taking each day as one day at a time- but, we are almost there!! On the final stretch now- Please give Sherrie my best- I know she has the power within for her recovery- I am sure she has learned lately about just how strong she is on the inside as well as the outside- tell her to keep up the hard work and before she knows it that cane will be no more!! Best, Carrie Ann

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Sent: 7/29/2004 9:23:25 AM

Subject: Re: SFRR: Digest Number 882

              Hi Carrie Ann, I have been following your journey very closely. I read everyday about the excitement and the things your group is doing. I do find it amazing that anyone WANTS to ride across AMERICA, however after reading about your daily treks I find it very interesting and I have to wonder if I could make the trip myself. OH WELL..only time will tell. I hope your foot is better after hearing how that old bag ran it over..LMAO

              My wife has graduated to a cane as of yesterday, however the doctor told us that she pulvarized the top of her tibia and it was like putting a jig saw puzzel back together again. She has 2 plates and 8 screws holding it all in place..ouch ouch ouch. One day she will ride again...she say's. We wish you the best of luck in the rest of your journey and look forward to seeing you when you return.

Sincerely,
Joe and Sherri Abrams AKA Ti Joe and Sherri Trikster...

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#5466 From: "George Quinn" <ngquinn@...>
Date: Thu Jul 29, 2004 8:28 pm
Subject: SFRR: Digest Number 882 flageorgehdp...
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Carrie-Ann,

On that front wheel:

Dip it...dip it good... go straight...it's not too late...now dip it

SYWYGB,

Fla George

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#5465 From: "seragram" <seragram@...>
Date: Thu Jul 29, 2004 3:27 pm
Subject: Re: SFRR: Digest Number 882 seragram
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--- In SouthFloridaRecumbentRiders@yahoogroups.com, Dive340583@a...
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>          > wish you the best of luck in the rest of your journey
and look forward to seeing
> you when you return.
>
> Sincerely,
>  Joe and Sherri Abrams AKA Ti Joe and Sherri Trikster...

I wish you the best too but I am not riding with you when you get
back cause I don't want to be enbarased.

Sergio (with head sticking out of spired hole looking left looking
right and going back down again baby!!!)

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#5464 From: Dive340583@...
Date: Thu Jul 29, 2004 9:23 am
Subject: Re: SFRR: Digest Number 882 dive340583
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              Hi Carrie Ann, I have been following your journey very closely. I read everyday about the excitement and the things your group is doing. I do find it amazing that anyone WANTS to ride across AMERICA, however after reading about your daily treks I find it very interesting and I have to wonder if I could make the trip myself. OH WELL..only time will tell. I hope your foot is better after hearing how that old bag ran it over..LMAO

              My wife has graduated to a cane as of yesterday, however the doctor told us that she pulvarized the top of her tibia and it was like putting a jig saw puzzel back together again. She has 2 plates and 8 screws holding it all in place..ouch ouch ouch. One day she will ride again...she say's. We wish you the best of luck in the rest of your journey and look forward to seeing you when you return.

Sincerely,
Joe and Sherri Abrams AKA Ti Joe and Sherri Trikster...

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#5463 From: BentWheeler@...
Date: Thu Jul 29, 2004 6:29 am
Subject: Short URL to Pinellas Event Schedule File bentwheeler
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Here's a SHORT URL to our Pineallas Weekend Schedule in WORD FORMAT

This file is in word format. It contains color PICS & Maps and it is EASIER to read than the text I posted (because of all those weird characters that display) You will need to be a SFRR member AND a yahoo registered user to view the file as you will be prompted to enter your yahoo ID and password.

To view or download this file, please go to: http://tinyurl.com/72xbs

Jose A. Hernandez
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#5462 From: SouthFloridaRecumbentRiders@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu Jul 29, 2004 10:22 am
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Hello,

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   Description : July 2004 Pinellas Trail Event Schedule

You can access this file at the URL:
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#5461 From: BentWheeler@...
Date: Wed Jul 28, 2004 9:57 pm
Subject: Here's the final Schedule for the Weekend - In case you did not get it. bentwheeler
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The `Bent Assault of the Pinellas Trail

Schedule of Events

Western Yacht Harbor Inn & Suites
Address = 150 Marina Plaza, Dunedin, Fl 34698
"The phone number to call to reserve a room is 800-447-4728. Tell them you are part of the South Florida Recumbent Riders bicycle club.

Confirmation #151266-151277

Driving Directions:

Take I-75 North towards Naples

Take I – 275 toward Petersburg (toll road)

Take FL-686 West (exit 30) toward Largo/Clearwater

Go straight to go onto Ulmerton Rd / FL -688 W

Make a right turn onto US-19 North – merge onto US 19 Ramp North on the left

Take the ramp toward SR-580/DUNEDIN/OLDSMAR

Make a left turn (turn west) onto FL-580 (Main Street)

FL-580 becomes Marina PLZ

Friday July 30, 2004

1 PM to 5 PM
Hotel Check In
Welcome Wagon, Willie’s Room (Look for banner) – pick up final schedule, maps, have a drink, say hi to us. Small donations to cover the Welcome Wagon costs accepted. Please give the money to Willie!

5:30PM – 7: 15 PM
Dinner ANYWHERE you wish. Night riders who wish to have dinner at the hotel are advised NOT to show up at the restaurant with their cycling clothes and just change clothes just before the ride.

7:30 PM
Night Ride on the Trail lead by Dale Graven. Will ride North for about 1 Hr and then turn around. Must have Lights!!!

Meet @ the Best Western Motel’s PARKING LOT.

Saturday July 31, 2004

6:30 AM – 7:45 AM – Optional Breakfast at Hotel (Group 2’s only chance to eat breakfast – see below )

8:00 AM – 12 Noon ( 2 Group Rides – See Below) BOTH RIDES START @ the SAME TIME!!!

Group 1 Ride – Pedal 13 miles to the Bicycle Outfitters, check out their shop and enjoy refreshments or breakfast at the shop – Note that the shop WILL accept a small donation for the food (eggs, sausage, pancakes, juice, coffee, fruit, etc - Bicycle Outfitters: 11198 70th Ave North. - Seminole, FL 33772 tel. 727-319-BIKE (2453)

Group 2 Ride – Pedal 17 miles to the Bacchetta “Factory” (will be open from 10 AM to 12 NOON. The Bacchetta guys will be there to answer all of our questions!!! FREE Refreshments WILL be served. Bacchetta Shop = 201 A Travelers Way N., St. Petersburg, Fl 727-341-1881

Group 3 - Non Riding Group – See listed activities below!!!

Noon
Lunch Somewhere on the trail – You’re on your own!!!

Afternoon Optional Activities: Refer to the “Things to do” section.

2pm – 5pm – Pedal a very short distance to the Dunedin Microbrewery – This is NOT an organized ride – just ride there on your own. To get there from the hotel:

Take the Trail to Main, then go East on Main to Douglas and North on Douglas for 1 block (east side)

Late Afternoon/Evening – Optional baseball game @ Dunedin Baseball Stadium – Contact Dale Raven for tickets!!! Phone: Day= 727-526-0296 Night= 727-526-0362

6:30 PM
Dinner @ the “Bon Appetite” ( Best Western Motel Restaurant) – The reservations are in my name (Jose Hernandez) or just tell them you’re with the Recumbent Bike Group.

Sunday August 1, 2004

6:30 AM to 8 AM – Breakfast @ the hotel

8:15 AM – NOON – Tour de Tarpon Springs – This ride will be lead by Arthur Nassau.

1 PM – Check Out * Note: We might want to check out and drive to Tarpon Springs for lunch (details still in the air)

AVAILABLE ACTIVIES FOR NON RIDERS

THINGS TO DO IN DUNEDIN

The hotel is at Main Street and Edgewater Drive in the heart of Dunedin. The following is a list of restaurants and shops within walking distance of the hotel. Please note that the hotel has 2 restaurants - the Marina Café and Bon Appetit

MAIN STREET RESTAURANTS:

Café Alfresco, 344 Main St. right on the Pinellas Trail. Neighborhood restaurant with alfresco dining
Casa Tina Mexican & Vegetarian Cuisine, 369 Main St.
Deli News Café, 680 Main St. Up scale deli. Voted best Cuban sandwich
Don Garlic's Grill, 531 Main St. Burgers, hot dogs, salads, Chicago style Italian beef and sausage sandwiches
Flanagan's Irish Pub, 465 Main St. Lunch and dinner. Irish music Wed.-Sat.
Kelly's, 319 Main St. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Outside dining available. Just off the Pinellas Trail. Great breakfasts with wonderful muffins, pancakes and French toast. Eclectic '50's atmosphere with a strange collection of salt & pepper shakers for sale
Olivia's, 487 Main St. Lunch and dinner. Fine dining Italian/European cuisine in a Tuscan atmosphere.
Sea Sea Riders Restaurant, 221 Main St. A taste of new Florida in an old Florida atmosphere. Veranda dining available. Lunch and dinner.
Skip's Bar & Grill, 371 Main St. Lunch, dinner and late night
Chic A Boom Room, 319 Main St. Martini Bar & Lounge. Happy Hour with live music

OTHER RESTAURANTS:

Cappuccino's Bakery Café, 723 Broadway. Specialty coffees, teas, latte, espresso, smoothies, sandwiches, soups, salads, homemade desserts
Dunedin Brewery, 937 Douglas Ave. Dunedin's own brewery serving award winning beers, food and live music.
Iris's Family Restaurant, 234 Douglas Ave. Breakfast and lunch. Home cooking.
Jolli Mon's Grill, 941 Huntley Ave. Seafood, burgers, beer. Island theme. Lunch and dinner. Adjacent to Pinellas Trail. Patio seating available
Sam's Fresh Seafood, 900 Broadway. Local seafood at reasonable prices. Casual dining. Full bar.

SALONS/SPAS:

1. La Bella Vita Rejuvenation Centre, 256 Scotland St. 727-734-9192 Full service clinical spa. Rejuvenate mind, body, spirit and beauty

2. La Bella Roma Spa D'Italia, 310 Monroe St. 727-736-6400 Luxurious retreat specializing in skin care and massages. Also nails and tanning.

3. A Perfect Pair Nail Salon and Spa, 359 Scotland St. 727-736-7040 Nails, pedicures, facials and massage

4. Paris Hair Design, Corner Main St. & Highland Ave. 727-734-2617. Full service for men and women. Hair, facials, massage, manicures, pedicures, beauty packages.

GALLERIES: 7 close to hotel

ANTIQUE SHOPS: 5 close to hotel

CLOTHING & GIFT SHOPS: approx. 30 stores close to hotel – a couple are on the Pinellas Trail such as The Boxcar which is a post office, snack shop and gifts just off Main St. Also on the Trail just past Main St. is Maison de Noix et Chocolats for coffee, wines, gifts and CHOCOLATE.

THINGS TO DO IN DUNEDIN

AREA ATTRACTIONS:

Honeymoon Island State Park and Beach and Caladesi Island – 4 miles from hotel or there is also a spur from the Pinellas Trail on Dunedin Causeway to Honeymoon Island. This spur is a 2-1/2 mile bike/walking trail. Just south of the entrance to Honeymoon Island State Park is the ferry to Caladesi Island which is rated as one of the top 5 beaches in the U.S. Bicycles are not allowed at Caladesi Island.
Clearwater Beach is 3 miles from hotel – nice beach and lots of restaurants and shops.
Heritage Village & Botanical Gardens & Art Center – 9 miles from hotel. Just off Pinellas Trail at Walsingham Rd. Collection of historic buildings from around Pinellas County plus gardens and artwork. www.co.pinellas.fl.us/bcc/heritage/. The 13 room Victorian mansion House of 7 Gables is particularly interesting - they floated the whole mansion down the intercostals on a barge from Clearwater to its present location. Hours are Tues-Sat. 10-4 and Sun 1-4
Tarpon Springs – approx. 12 miles from hotel, Pinellas Trail ends there. Greek village with sponge docks, gift shops and wonderful Greek restaurants and pastry shops.
Salvador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg – home to the most comprehensive collection of works by the famous surrealist artist.
Busch Gardens – 23 miles from hotel in Tampa. Animal park and gardens with various shows.
Belleview Biltmore Resort – approx. 6 miles from hotel. 3 blocks off Pinellas Trail at Belleview Blvd. Luxurious resort and spa with golf course. The hotel was built in 1897 and is the largest continually occupied wooden structure in the world.
Dunedin Brewery offers tours of the premises.

Jose A. Hernandez
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#5460 From: Joel Lukacher <bossman1@...>
Date: Thu Jul 29, 2004 12:13 am
Subject: Re: SFRR: ATT Pinellas Trail Invaders - Saturday Night Dinner Reservation joel_lukacher
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Count Joel & Margie in for dinner.

On Jul 26, 2004, at 12:22 PM, BentWheeler@... wrote:

> ATT Pinellas Invaders,
>
> Re Saturday July 31 Dinner at 6:30 PM
>
> Rea just made a dinner reservation for us at the Bon Appetite
> Restaurant in the hotel we're all staying
>
> Our reservation is for 24 bent heads. When you show up you can give my
> name (Jose Hernandez) or the Recumbent Group Name to be seated.
>
> Thanks again Rea for your help w/ this.
>
> Jose A. Hernandez
> Bent Cycling Means NEVER Having to say you're sore!
> http://www.bentrideronline.com
> http://www.getbent.org
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SouthFloridaRecumbentRiders/
> http://www.xsorbit3.com/users/floridabentriders/index.cgi
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>
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> "Bent Cycling Means NEVER having to say you're sore"
> http://www.GetBent.org
> http://www.RecumbentsUnlimited.com
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SouthFloridaRecumbentRiders
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CentralFloridaRecumbentRiders
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NorthFloridaRecumbentRiders
> http://tinyurl.com/339jj - Use THIS LINK to sell or trade your
> recumbent bike and accessories.
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> Yahoo! Groups Links
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>
>
>
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#5459 From: "Carrie Ann Keys" <carrieannkeys@...>
Date: Thu Jul 29, 2004 12:03 am
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Hello everyone- just a quick note to say hello- I have been very busy- it seems that every minute of the day is taken- I am either on my bike riding- or checking in another hotel- eating- doing laundry- or sleeping- I have been pedaling my brains out and we are on the final stretch!!!! The mood of the group is very enthusiastic and we look forward to having 10 new riders join us for the last leg of the trip which will be from Niagara Falls to Portsmouth, NH.

Wisconsin is a very beautiful state with pristine farmland and lots of chasing dogs!!!! We had a great ride on the ferry from Manitowoc, WI to Ludington, MI as we ferried across Lake Michigan. The water was so calm- like a pond and the sun shining all day - a great crossing for everyone!!

We are almost across Michigan now and in one more day we will be entering Ontario, Canada!!! So I shall get out my passport!!! I am reflecting lately on the journey behind me and the journey ahead also- I get teary eyed when I think of how soon I shall be looking at the Atlantic Ocean in Portsmouth, NH!!!! We have come such a long way- I cannot believe it is almost over- I have made some amazing friends that I will have for a lifetime!!! I have also learned "not to sweat the small stuff" and to "go with the flow" alot more than I used too!!! I also have learned that I can achieve great things just one day and one pedal stroke at a time!!!!

Hope everything is wonderful in your lives and God is smiling down on you!!! Would be great to get some e-mails from you all!!

Best Wishes- and I am turning and burning those pedals on our final leg here- Carrie Ann

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#5458 From: BentWheeler@...
Date: Wed Jul 28, 2004 7:13 pm
Subject: Re: SFRR: Sunday's Metric Century bentwheeler
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In a message dated 7/28/2004 1:12:59 PM Eastern Standard Time, ramjac2@... writes:

According to an Air-boat Capitan at Sawgrass Recreation Center on US 27 Okeechobee is only forty six miles up the road. So a ride to Okeechobee would be like a Metric Century more or less

46 plus 46 = 62? Hmmmmm..... Ok... I guess that 's close enough.... Well... why don't you go ahead and schedule a ride? Post the start time, start location, speed, etc. You just never know who's gonna show up.

Jose A. Hernandez
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#5457 From: Andy jacoby <ramjac2@...>
Date: Wed Jul 28, 2004 4:58 pm
Subject: Sunday's Metric Century ramjac2
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While every one is revving for the varoom "Invasion" of Pinellas trail . I know that my comments on Sundays ride will not go unnoticed.

Lester's to Miramar Century

The ride was great; a good route plus good people and good weather equals a one hundred percent enjoyable cycling experience .

I parted from the main group and headed south on Bonaventure. Actually I was a bit worn out from trying to maintain the vicious Bachetta pace. My theory is that the wizards at Bachetta have found a way to suspend the laws of Physics! With careful observation of the spinning wheel one can detect a total absence of spokes. This reduces aerodynamic drag and rider fatigue at the higher speeds.

Back to the Armadillo

While wending the way homeward on the lushly landscaped Bonaventure road I happened to notice an Armadillo carcass. Rather than focusing on the roadkill aspect of the event I was surprised to see evidence of Armadillo in Weston. I am aware that Armadillos inhabit the Okeechobee area.

Maybe this was some sort of sign or message.

The Okeechobee Connection

Without whipping out a calculator I would say that the Sunday Century equals one half the way around Okeechobee. According to an Air-boat Capitan at Sawgrass Recreation Center on US 27 Okeechobee is only forty six miles up the road. So a ride to Okeechobee would be like a Metric Century more or less. I have already ridden from where I live to South Bay, a town on the shores of Okeechobee. I rode on a Sunday and actually enjoyed the route immensely.

Cycling, Activism, Advocacy, Routes, and Roadways

Many people would relegate bicycle usage to parks, paths, sidewalks, and special trails shared with horses, skaters, pedestrians and dogs. If legal cycling routes remain uncycled then the existence of such routes may be deemed unnecessary.

Safety

Obviously places where cars are banned can be great for riding.

Bicycle-automobile crashes occur most often at intersections.

Divided highways are safer than undivided highways.

Paved shoulders are safer than unpaved shoulders.

Fear and Complacency

Fear is a demon which is magnified in our mind. If we concentrate on the the object of our fear it grows in dimension.

On the other hand a false sense of security can actually endanger a rider.

A safe road can become dangerous.

Sucked Under a Semi

This common fear is a total misconception, an urban myth, a Fata Morgana. A trucks draft is like a bikes draft, only bigger. There is no gaping vacuum under moving trucks. The best draft is behind the truck, but there is no vacuum and no sucking. No way!

I have heard that one a few times and it is impossible!

A semi passing is an opportunity to speed up and take advantage of the draft by about two gears.

No sucking.

Sorry.

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#5456 From: BentWheeler@...
Date: Mon Jul 26, 2004 4:22 pm
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ATT Pinellas Invaders,

Re Saturday July 31 Dinner at 6:30 PM

Rea just made a dinner reservation for us at the Bon Appetite Restaurant in the
hotel we're all staying

Our reservation is for 24 bent heads. When you show up you can give my name
(Jose Hernandez) or the Recumbent Group Name to be seated.

Thanks again Rea for your help w/ this.

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#5455 From: BentWheeler@...
Date: Sun Jul 25, 2004 9:46 pm
Subject: Re: SFRR: Todays Sunrise to Miramar's metric bentwheeler
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In a message dated 7/25/2004 7:32:47 PM Eastern Standard Time, scramblin82@... writes:

But if 3 pancakes before the ride and a danish and cocoa after works for Sergio, there must be something to it.

You must remember that Sergio is NOT HUMAN!

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#5454 From: BentWheeler@...
Date: Sun Jul 25, 2004 9:44 pm
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In a message dated 7/25/2004 7:53:03 PM Eastern Standard Time, waltsmyser@... writes:

But the final result was that I had fun and enjoyed the company of
ALL that rode. Hmm, 16 MPH metric on my Tailwind... Yeah I guess I
did do good after all. Ok, back to the Ben-Gay.

Hey Walt,

A 16 MPH metric on a Tailwind is something I'd be proud of. I don't think I was ever able to make the Tailwind go that fast. Had you had a "faster" bike, both Sergio and I would be heading for a certain spider hole.

Jose

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#5453 From: "walt_smyser" <waltsmyser@...>
Date: Sun Jul 25, 2004 11:52 pm
Subject: Re: SFRR: Todays Sunrise to Miramar's metric walt_smyser
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Jose/Mike,

Thanks for the complements, but lets set one thing straight...

I did get dropped. After bonking at 40-miles I just couldn't keep up
with you guys anymore. However, after a banana, some water and 5-
minutes rest, I got enough energy back to finish the entire run at a
little slower speed. Yep at least I made MY personal best with a 16
mph average overall.

Then there's Sergio, My first sighting of him was at 51 Miles when
there was a blur going in the other direction. My second sighting was
at Pine Island and 84. The light turned green, I started pedalling,
and then there was a rush of wind as Sergio, with Jose, and the
others went blazing by at 23+. The agony of not only being dropped
but then being PASSED WHEN THEY TOOK AN EXTRA SHORT LOOP!

I should've known I was in trouble from the start when I'm sitting at
Lester's and nothing but Bacchetta's kept showing up. Thankfully Mike
with his Street Machine and Andy with his V-Rex didn't leave me to
battle the Killer B's by myself. ;-)

But the final result was that I had fun and enjoyed the company of
ALL that rode. Hmm, 16 MPH metric on my Tailwind... Yeah I guess I
did do good after all. Ok, back to the Ben-Gay.

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#5452 From: scramblin82@...
Date: Sun Jul 25, 2004 7:27 pm
Subject: Re: SFRR: Todays Sunrise to Miramar's metric imscramblin82
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It was a great ride! Definitely the longest and fastest. I did sleep for a few hours this afternoon dreaming of all the scenery we went by. We covered a lot in the metric. As long as my eyesight holds up I'll fell I never got dropped! It is amazing to me today to see after 50 miles you all take off at over 20. 17 was just right for me at that point. I'll keeping training and taking those ass kickings, but one day, one day. I do like Sergio's nutrition plan. Jose keeps talking about eating right. But if 3 pancakes before the ride and a danish and cocoa after works for Sergio, there must be something to it.

Thanks for the ride all. All of you even those that missed today are great people. Walt really did excellent.

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#5451 From: BentWheeler@...
Date: Sun Jul 25, 2004 4:59 pm
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Thank YOU Walt, Richard, Andy, Mike, Dennis and Karen for showing up! Sergio met us after we had done about 50 miles and "forced us" to ride a little faster.

The day was perfect for cycling and everyone did GREAT. I actually did try to hold the speed down but I guess these guys were totally intoxicated with adrenalin or some arcane drug. The speed was almost always way above 17 MPH and included very long 20-22 MPH "stages".

A special word of Congrats in in order for Walt and Mike. I think this was probably their

longest and fastest ride and a special word of thanks to all others for NOT DROPPING ME!

Hey Andy, if you're reading this, I don't think you need the roto cranks after all. You did just fine with your conventional setup, the 199 pound luggage, 3 gallons of water and the snow tires!

Jose A. Hernandez
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#5450 From: BentWheeler@...
Date: Sun Jul 25, 2004 4:43 pm
Subject: Final Breakfast and Dinner Head Count? bentwheeler
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ATT. Pinellas Invaders?

Do I have all of your names here as far as breakfast at the Bicycle Outfitters (Saturday AM) and Dinner at the Hotel Restaurant (Saturday PM)?

Breakfast at the Bicycle Outfitters

Carol & Jim Obrien

Dale Raven

Fla George & Nancy

Margie & Joel Lukacher

Davida & Gene

Ken Z & Friend

Total for Breakfast @ the B.O. = 11

Dinner Sat

Carol and Jim Obrien

Arthur & Rea

Ti Joe & Sherry

Willie & Gail

Jose & Susan

Steve

Florida George & Nancy

Cathy Miller

Margie & Joel Lukacher

Davida & Gene

Ken Z & Friend

Total for Dinner = 20

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#5449 From: BentWheeler@...
Date: Sat Jul 24, 2004 6:53 pm
Subject: Re: SFRR: Moderate Ride Tomorrow (Saturday): Need details bentwheeler
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In a message dated 7/24/2004 7:38:28 AM Eastern Standard Time, pldiazjr@... writes:

By the way, the time is now 5:25 PM EDST. Whomever comes across this request & sends me something throughout the evening would be doing a gargantuan favor to a fellow rider.

Arrrrghhhggghhh... I missed this message though I though Shari posted the details of the Saturday morning ride.

Sorry - Please stay tuned for more rides if you missed this one.

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#5448 From: Andy jacoby <ramjac2@...>
Date: Sat Jul 24, 2004 5:56 pm
Subject: Okeechobee Algebraic Theory ramjac2
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My apologies for any confusion. Let us dabble a bit in mathematical matters and prevent quantitative quibbles from creating a Algebraic Quagmire!

Let the distance around Okeechobee equal O.

Therefore

1/2 *O = 1/2 O

(1/2*O)+(1/2*O) =1 O

In other words the math proves that we are not really going anywhere. Just in case the letter O is confused with zero the above equation works even better with the letter X .

OK?

So Shari Writes:

>Now, I'm not a math whiz, but if someone rides halfway and then
>returns,
>wouldn't that be the SAME DISTANCE AS GOING ALL THE WAY AROUND? And if
>I
>remember my grade school fractions, 2/3 (the way out) + 2/3 (the way
>back)
>is... uh... 4/3, or FARTHER THAN GOING AROUND ONCE!

The math supports Shari's theory. However I ask is it FARTHER? or FURTHER?.

If its further or farther it still is the same ride because it ends at the beginning. Of course the overall distance becomes variable.

If group A circulates in a counterclockwise direction for two thirds the way around and group B circulates clockwise one third of the way group, and both return in the opposite direction of travel. A will have traveled the equivalent of four thirds around the while group B will have traveled two thirds of the way around the lake. But nobody will have actually gone completely around the lake. Personally I would like to go round the lake once maybe.

I would like to emphasize the idea that our rides can be designed to satisfy the requirements both the crazed zommity-zoom-zoomers and the people who reap the joys of a relaxed pace. As long as they go fast enough to avoid being eaten by the Armadillos. It should be a great day.

Okeechobee Andy Jacoby

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#5447 From: PEDRO DIAZ <pldiazjr@...>
Date: Fri Jul 23, 2004 9:25 pm
Subject: Moderate Ride Tomorrow (Saturday): Need details pldiazjr
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Hey Ya'll:

I just checked my messages and found out there's a nice ride going on tomorrow. I recently got a new job painting and haven't gotten around to doing any riding. Anyone who's going to be attending, please let me know coordinates, time & distance so that I can make sure I get a nice ride out...the ache is in my arms and my legs should work perfectly fine.

By the way, the time is now 5:25 PM EDST. Whomever comes across this request & sends me something throughout the evening would be doing a gargantuan favor to a fellow rider.

Happy Friday!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Esplotabachechupafango Co�o.

George Quinn <ngquinn@...> wrote:

Ok, I do not have to be a member, I guess that is good. How much do I need to pay? How long to you think we will be on the road?

Everything is free with us Carlos...ride and enjoy, I guess once you join our Yahoo news group, you may be a mamber already. Welcome...Fla George

Thanks,

Carlos

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