I rode to Wallace Lake by myself yesterday. Most of you know this ride as Wallace Falls in Gold Bar, but 2 feet of snow between the lake and the falls made for...
mountain biker in the greater Seattle megaopolis region who *didn't* get out this weekend and sample the singletrack. Thankx for all the ride reports. Reminds...
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Bob Bournique
bbournique@...
Apr 1, 2002 6:05 pm
Kevin, The very cool thing about this last weekend's activities is that this is only the beginning! As we get more nice days, like today, the amount of riders...
whoa! my bad. Us cityfolk shouldn't be talking about things east of Mercer Island without a map in front of us. CORRECTION: I got on the Snoqualmie Trail at...
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Bob Bournique
bbournique@...
Apr 1, 2002 6:36 pm
Well, you can get on there. Actually, you can get on at the current terminus at Duvall. There is even a convenient P&R right there at the North west corner of...
I join you in that one. 4 more days until I get my new bike to replace my stolen one. The wait is killing me. Spin class just isn't the same. . . . ... From:...
Surprisingly, no one asked me what it meant. which is good, because I don't really know. but it was something like "Rolling C_______ Maintenance Party". I...
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Doug Grabski
douggrab@...
Apr 1, 2002 11:39 pm
Just wanted to chime in on the trail conditions at Galbraith Mtn. I went up there for the first time ever this past weekend. We rolled through Polaski's,...
Wasn't the count 9 hikers? I guess that last guy actually did turn around. Seems the signs aren't obvious enough for people because more than one seemed to...
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ktwood@...
Apr 2, 2002 12:03 am
... Hmm... i don't know about that. felt kinda weird going down some of those rocky sections on iverson with a mini pick-axe jabbing me in the back! of...
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Tom Witte
tomw@...
Apr 2, 2002 12:27 am
I'll say! Those poachers really turn and run when they see you've got a pick-axe! Hyuk-hyuk! Sorry. ... From: Nicolas Pottier [mailto:nicp@...] Sent:...
As reported by a secret inside Canadian source, our very own Nic Pottier has entered into negotiations with Dangerous Dan to secure a spot on his high flying...
FYI Green mtn is open to all users even the fuming kind. The newer moto's dont smoke as much as the older ones and I find the smell coming from a 2 stroke ...
I think Ken and Thom both both make some excellent points. The area should remain just for horses if it can. These people worked hard to build this park to...
Um, I thought it stood for Royal Canadian Maintenance Patrol. Brian ... From: Beth To: bbtcmembers@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, April 01, 2002 3:16 PM ...
As of today all members will be required to lead 3 rides a year. You can start by signing up to lead rides for the May/June Newsletter today. April Fools! It...
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BbtcRIDES@...
Apr 2, 2002 4:22 pm
Heads up to everyone who's interested. Even to Brad, who already sent me a check. The board has approved purchasing another 150 "pounder" style glasses with...
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BbtcRIDES@...
Apr 2, 2002 4:31 pm
Howdy, I was speaking to my friendly Santa Cruz rep today and mentioned that there were a few of us out there. Tom, Lisa, Nic, Kevin, and, anyone else I've...
...start off on the right pedal. A gal who works for us has just bought herself a new (used) mountain bike (that I forwarded from this list), and before she...
I think you can still reach ControlTech using the following resources. http://www.controltechbikes.com/ Phone: 1-877-929-0800 email:...
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Thom Randolph
thom@...
Apr 2, 2002 5:23 pm
Dominic: When I first made the jump from toeclips to real pedals, I used these: http://www.performancebike.com/shop/Profile.html?SKU=2275&Store=Bike I lent...
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Thom Randolph
thom@...
Apr 2, 2002 5:26 pm
Dominic: Sorry, dude. He's actually going to use the pedals. Says he's got ONE installed already. I still recommend them for newbies not sure they want to be ...
I just installed my first pair of clipless last Friday. I got a pair of shimano m-515's and let the release spring waaaayyy out, until only about 2mm of the...
Hey Dominic, I am just going through this with my wife.changing from straps to clips. 2 reccommendations. 1. Buy a pedal that has the cage around the outside-...
Newbie, Check the kitchen for "Magic Pedal Release" it usually is labeled as PAM. A little shot on your shoes and the same for the pedals will give you ...
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Tom Witte
tomw@...
Apr 2, 2002 7:21 pm
Amazingly, Lemon Fresh Pledge works pretty well, too, if you apply it before every ride. ... From: platinumcarbon [mailto:peterdsmith2@...] Sent:...
Jon Barker: Ride leader(?) Two people signed up. First ride as ride leader. First real ride of the season. Imagine myself collapsing up last section of Worm....
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John Loomis
johnloomis@...
Apr 2, 2002 7:46 pm
Thanks for leading the ride Jon. I think you'll notice as you lead more rides that knowing the area isn't as important as bringing the people together for the...
