The ride from Chaparral Park on Sun 1/6/08 is cancelled on that day only. 
Instead, you are encouraged to ride the short route on the Casa Grande Century
on the same day.

   Cost for the flat 34-mile route is $10, and you get a rest stop, sag support
and socks.  If you want to try the Metric Century (62 miles) or full Century
(100 miles) the cost is $25 and adds lunch and a raffle ticket.

   Registration is 8:30-9:30am at the Safeway parking lot at 4970 S. Alma School
Road, Chandler. It is on the northwest corner of Alma School Road and Chandler
Heights Road, 1 mi. N. of Riggs Rd.

   Read all about it and sign up at  
http://www.sportsfun.com/gaba/casagrande.html

   tla


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I will snowbirding in East Mesa (Sunland Spings) for four months
starting January 1.  I would like to go on or organize regular weekday
and/or weekend rides during the day.

The rides might be 30 to 60 miles at a 14 to 18 MPH pace with a stop
for coffee/snack/lunch during the ride.  I don't drive so it would be
best for me to start and finish in the east Mesa area.  Upright bikes
would certainly be welcome.

Is there anyone out there who would like to participate or knows of a
rider group that meets all or most of those general conditions?

Charles

The only recumbent oriented print magazine has closed.
   http://www.recumbentblog.com/archives/2007/12/rcn_closes_afte.html  Bob Bryant
says he'll continue to write his blog http://recumbentcyclist.blogspot.com/

   You can follow recumbent info on the web at http://www.bentrideronline.com/

   tla


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I'm changing a front fork from a 16" wheel to a 24" wheel so I can use my WE
Electric wheel
hub motor.  The top part of the fork is 9" long, which is longer than most
forks.  I can easily
use a 26" wheel fork and just shorten it or I can try to extend the ends of the
present fork but
If I find a new fork with the 9" "stem", it seems like an easier mod. but so far
most forks I've
seen have shorter stems.
Anyone have any suggestions or know of an available fork?  thanks, Mike

Hello All

   I will be the Crew Chief for Team RANS (4 man recumbent) for RAAM
2008. The Race Across America is one of the world's most challenging
athletic events. This years race starts in Ocenaside, CA and ends over
3000 miles away in Annapolis, MD. The goal is a crossing of 6 days.

   A successful race team requires a dedicated crew to support them. All
expenses will be paid for by the team (food, transportaion, lodging).
Crew positions are voluntary (not paid).

   It is an experience of a lifetime for a cycling enthusiast. If you
have any interest please feel free to e-mail or phone me to talk it
over.

Kindest regards

Richard Philabaum
cell (602) 708-9043
phokker54@...

http://www.ransbikes.com/
http://www-archive.raceacrossamerica.org/Default.aspx?tabid=1

Check the weekly rides at the Phoenix Metro Bike Club at
http://www.sportsfun.com/gaba/rideschedule.html and the Arizona Bike Club at
   http://www.azbikeclub.com/weekrides.html

   tla
Sabrina <sabgymchick@...> wrote:
           Hey everyone my name is Sabrina and i just moved to the Phoenix area
10 days ago! and so far I LOVE IT!! :) now i just dont know where to
bike at? road or mt? i just bought a mt bike but wont be getting it
for about a week.. and i'm an avid road rider!.so if anyone has any
ideas let me know! :)

thanks!

Sabrina






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Hey everyone my name is Sabrina and i just moved to the Phoenix area
10 days ago! and so far I LOVE IT!! :) now i just dont know where to
bike at? road or mt? i just bought a mt bike but wont be getting it
for about a week.. and i'm an avid road rider!.so if anyone has any
ideas let me know! :)

thanks!

Sabrina

Cool. Looks like a way to fit a long wheelbase
recumbent onto the Phoenix metro bike carrier.

Edd

--- Tom Adams <tla85258@...> wrote:

> One-of-a-kind bike from Holland that switches
> between upright and recumbent.
>
>
http://gadgets.boingboing.net/2007/10/15/switchbike-city-bike.html
>   You could switch to upright for uphills, but I
> think the extra weight of the conversion mechanism
> would offset the climbing advantage of the upright
> position.
>
>   Hat tip Rob Welsh
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>   tla
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One-of-a-kind bike from Holland that switches between upright and recumbent.
   http://gadgets.boingboing.net/2007/10/15/switchbike-city-bike.html
   You could switch to upright for uphills, but I think the extra weight of the
conversion mechanism would offset the climbing advantage of the upright
position.

   Hat tip Rob Welsh

   tla


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My mistake.  I thought those painted lines on Oak St were a bike lane.  See pix
at
   http://picasaweb.google.com/tla85258/2007_1216ParkedBlockingTheBikeLane

   I was informed by Reed Kempton that "The facility on Oak is not a bike lane
and parking is allowed in the area to the right of the edge line. The vehicle
should not, however, be blocking the sidewalk."  He further explained what the
white line is: "It is space to the right of an edge line. There are no bike lane
pavement markings or signs designating the space as a bike lane."

   According to the Scottsdale Bike Map, Oak St is a bike route (yellow), but
doesn't have a bike lane. 
http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/Assets/documents/traffic/bikemap_section_1.pdf

   Actually, that's good news.  I don't like riding in the gap left by the
traffic calming island anyway, as collects trash that can cause flats and it
can't be cleaned by the road sweepers.

   tla


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Jane & Paul rode Alex's E2 tandem, Tim and I were on the DoubleVision on the way
home from the PMBC meeting last Saturday.  We stopped along the Indian Bend Wash
to take a few pictures of the flooding. 
http://picasaweb.google.com/tla85258/2007_1208Flooding

   tla


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Pictures of the PMBC Holiday party at Jack Graham's last Saturday.
   http://picasaweb.google.com/tla85258/2007PMBCHolidayParty

   Help me with names by leaving a comment if I got them wrong!

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Mike,

I am borrowing a TRICE tadpole trike from a friend who wants to sell it. If you
are interested let me know and I'll get you in touch with her. I am unsure of
the price she is asking. It is red with all the trimmings!

   Mark Luffman  |  azluffman@...  |  www.luffman.us  | 
luffman.motionbased.com



         recumbent trike wanted

     Posted by:      "mike angelo"
       angelwilliams69@...


           angelwilliams69



       Thu Dec 6, 2007 11:55 am        (PST)


             Does anyone know of a recumbent trike for sale?  I probably need a
delta since I'm going to install a 20" electric wheel hub motor and it may be
easier to put it on a single wheel up front.



thanks, Mike 480 588 7380



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The Fiesta Bowl Half Marathon takes place in Scottsdale Sunday morning, Dec. 9.
The starting line is located on 75th Street just north of Indian School Road.
The finish line is located on 75th Street just south of  Indian School.

   A map of the route is at
  
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&ll=33.527801,-111.923218&spn=\
0.092586,0.069351&z=13&om=1&msid=117159601570320333506.000440b39a06c88a11a58

   Lane restrictions will be in place on the following road sections from  6 to
10:30 a.m. Dec. 9 to accommodate runners participating in the half marathon:
   ** 75th Street from Second Street to north of Indian School.
** Camelback, 75th Street east to Scottsdale Road
** Scottsdale Road north to Doubletree Ranch Road
** Doubletree Ranch Road, east to Hayden
** Hayden, south to McDonald
** McDonald west to the Indian Bend Wash bike path
** The bike path south to the Jackrabbit/Hayden intersection
** Hayden south to the bike path entrance at Camelback
** The bike path south to the Indian School/Hayden intersection
** Hayden to Osborn Road
** Osborn, west to 75th Street
** 75th Street to Second Street

For more information on the half marathon and the race route, visit:
http://www.raceplaceevents.com/event.php?event=401003



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Does anyone know of a recumbent trike for sale?  I probably need a delta since
I'm going to install a 20" electric wheel hub motor and it may be easier to put
it on a single wheel up front.

thanks, Mike 480 588 7380

Hope to make it to the Bike Emporium for tonight's meeting.

Alas I have taken up triathlon and gotten back on the road bike and
so my poor strada sits forlorn in the garage.  Rather than see it so
forlorn and lonely I would like to find a good home for my trusty
friend.  If anyone is interested I would be willing to part with it
for $1000.
It is a medium size.

Has a johnson carbon aero fork.

650c Xero wheelset

Has a carbon seat with a minor blemish on the back (near the top it
has a crater in the carbon but does not affect the seat (as told to
me by bacchetta when they sent it to me) I have many many miles on
it and have never had a problem,  you just need to keep that part of
the seat covered to protect the carbon fiber resins from the UV).

I also have the full meshbacked seat that originally came with it if
that is your preference (both are included in the deal).

With this is a fastback hydration system that carries two camelback
reservoirs (in new condition,  I used them once I think).

It comes with bar end shifters that don't quite shift up into the
lowest gear but I still have the grip shifters that came with it and
those are included in the deal,  I will even install them if you
want.

Also included in the deal are a Baccetta Brainbox (seat bag) and a
Bacchetta OFA bag.

For an extra $100 I will throw in the generator wheel (shimano n71
dynamo hub) that I have been using with it.

It currently does not have the flipit stem on it but I can put that
back on without too much trouble.

Anyway, let me know if you are interested.

Paul Layton
(480)370-3217
617 S. Rowen
Mesa, az
85208

All rides start Sunday at 7:30am (Oct-Mar) from Granada Park, 20th St. &
Maryland. There are 7 different speed groups to choose from. If you are
new to the ride, I recommend you start with Mike's Pacers 3.
http://www.azbikeclub.com/granada.html

Sun Dec  9    Deer Valley Airport. 702 . Deer Valley Rd.
Sun Dec 16    First Watch #2, Mt. View & I-17
Sun Dec 23    Village Inn, 6946 E. Indian School Rd., Scottsdale
Sun Dec 30    Mimi's, Metro Center

tla

Looking for a bike tour this summer?  I can recommend GITAP.  GITAP is the
week-long Grand Illinois Trails and Parks ride which Jane & Paul and Wendy and I
rode in June of 2007.

   The GITAP-08 tour is Sunday, June 15 to Saturday, June 21, 2008, starting and
ending at Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon, IL.  You’ll ride prairie,
hills, and Mississippi River shoreline through small towns and one large one –
the Quad Cities – using a mixture of green trails and low-traffic roads (for the
most part). You'll be overnighting at three superlative Illinois State Parks.
The basic route covers about 300 miles, but added mileage extras will allow for
as many as 550 miles for the week.

   Accomodations are tent camping in state parks, with a motel package available
at an additional cost. Showers and luggage transportation provided.  Breakfasts
and dinners are included – and, of course, a T-shirt, emergency sag, bike
repair, and refreshment stops when needed. (An optional jersey will be for
sale.)  There are nightly meetings featuring ride info, occasional
entertainment, and door prizes.  Optionally, you can sign up for the Velosophie
"book club" discussions.  All this for only $375! (motels extra).

   For more information, see their website at
http://www.bikelib.org/gitap/2008/index.htm
   and read my trip report of last year's ride at
http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/gitap07
   Tom Adams






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You're invited to join us for the 6th Jane & Paul Tucson Tour. It will take
place in February 2008 for 4 days over the President's day weekend, from Friday
Feb 15 thru Mon Feb 18, 2008.  We've moved the date from MLK weekend in January
in hopes of having warmer weather.

   The route is ~240 miles over 4 days, about 60 miles per day. This year we will
ride a counterclockwise loop, staying in motels in Casa Grande, Tucson, and
Florence.

The ride is self-supported, meaning you carry your own bike tools & spares,
snacks, water, clothing, etc.  This is NOT a club-sponsored ride and there is no
entry fee.  We should have a SAG vehicle, and we will share the driving, with
everyone taking a turn.

If you are interested in bike touring, this is a good way to get started. If 60
miles per day sounds intimidating, do some of the organized metric centuries and
you'll be ready. You
set your own pace and can take as long as you need. The route is fairly flat
(except day 3's climb to Oracle Junction). We take good roads and avoid traffic
as much as possible.

Here is the itinerary:
Fri Feb 15, Scottsdale to Casa Grande, ~55 miles.
Sat Feb 16, Casa Grande to Tucson, ~57 miles.
Sun Feb 17, Tucson to Florence , ~64 miles.
   Mon Feb 18, Florence to Scottsdale, ~61 miles.

   If you would like to join us, RSVP me at tla85258@yahoo. com with your rider
names and cell phone numbers. I'll send you more details, including the motels
to reserve at and what to bring, but remember, "I'm not your Mom!"

   Tom Adams




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PMBC and ABC are invited to join BRAG-AZ for the 3rd Annual Zoolights night ride
to the Phoenix Zoo on Sunday 12/16/07.  We will start riding about 5:30pm from
Randy's Restaurant, 7904 E Chaparral Rd # 210 (NW corner of Chaparral & Hayden).
You can learn more about Zoolights at
http://www.phoenixzoo.org/events/zoolights.shtml

     If riding at night is an issue, not to worry.  This is a good ride to
practice on.  It is a short 6 mile ride and we will ride mostly along bikepaths
at about 10mph.  We will have experienced night riders leading and sweeping. 
Make yourself and your bike visible with lights, blinkies, reflectors, and light
colored clothing.


     Join us for dinner at Randy's before the ride at 4:30pm .  Bring cash or a
check - Randy's doesn't do plastic. There are snack bars at the Zoo, but they
are not recommended.  You can also bring snacks along with.


   This is a night ride, so you'll need layers of warm clothes against the cold
and bike lights to ride at night.  The more lights, reflectors and blinkies the
better.  You can dress in the holiday spirit and decorate your bike as well! 
Don't forget a pair of walking shoes.  Flat pedals and tennis shoes will work. 
You don't want to be stumbling around for a couple hours on Look cleats!

     It's only 6 miles from Randy's to the Zoo via IBW, Oak & Crosscut Canal
bikepath.  The route map is at http://www.routeslip.com/map.php?map=16233  We
will stay an hour or two and should be back at Randy's before 9pm.

   Please RSVP tla85258@... so I have a headcount for tickets.  Tim is a
Zoo member and can get some tickets at the gate for $6, or regular admission is
$8.


   Hope to see you there!

   tla



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Tom B, please distribute the link to the pictures of the party to the ABC
members.

   Great fun and a big crowd at the ABC Holiday Party on Sat 12/1/07.
   http://picasaweb.google.com/tla85258/2007_1201ABCParty




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Wet but fun!
   http://picasaweb.google.com/tla85258/2007_1201FreeRide

   tla


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I'm selling two of my recumbents.  The first one is an EZ1-SX that has been
converted from the standard 16" front wheel to a 20" front wheel.  It's also
gone from a 21 speed to a 24 speed.  I don't know what year it is, but it seems
to be fairly low milage.  Included in the sale are 2 water bottle brackets,
kickstand, computer, mirror, rear rack and bag, and, of course the original 16"
fork and wheel with the tire.  It's red in color.  The seat is in great
condition.  It does have a few stratches here and there, but nothing
significate.  I'm asking $450.00 for it.  I'd prefer not to ship.

The second bike is a 2007 Cycle Genius Sparrow.  In great condition with only
about 150 miles on it.  Included in the purchase is 2 water bottle brackets,
kickstand, rear mirror, and computer.  It's Navy Blue in color.  I think it's a
shame that Cycle Genius has not been recognized for their bikes.  I was
surprised at the performance of this little CWLB.  24 speeds and it gets up and
goes.  I would definitely recommend this bike over the EZ1.  I'm asking $600.00
for it.  Again, I'd prefer not to ship.

Reason for selling---It's time to upgrade.  Need to sell both bikes in order to
buy the next one.

Safe Rides,
Yoda


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This Sunday we'll be riding to the Tempe Festival of the Arts on Mill Ave in
Tempe.
   http://www.tempefestivalofthearts.com/HomePage.aspx

   We start at 10am on Sunday 12/2 from the Chaparral Park parking lot at the NE
corner of Hayden and Jackrabbit in Scottsdale.  Be prepared for wet weather,
just in case!  Helmets are required.  Rain gear is optional.




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Buy separate or as a package.   These items are basically new.  Used 1
time.  The rack is a hitch mounted heavy duty HOLLYWOOD rack that was used
to haul the EZ SPORT AX.  The bike has  only a couple miles on it and is a
limited edition aluminum bike with the better components.  It also has a
never used bike bag on back, computer, bell, mirror.  $650 for bike only,
$80 for bike rack or get both for $700 even.  this is more than 1/2 price.
  Would make a good xmas gift.  Buy now before I put this on ebay.  No low
ball offers please.   email me back if interested.  Joel


      
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I am selling a new EZ sport AX  aluminum bike way under value for an older
gentleman who bought the bike , and whose legs couldnt handle the hills in
his North Scottsdale neighborhood.  He has had the bike in his garage for
6 months and finally asked me to sell it for him. He estimates he put one
mile on the bike  He also has on the bike a computer, rear bag, bike bell,
slimed tires and spent almost $1400 with tax on this bike- now 1/2 price.
I am also selling my Rans V2 thats several yrs old for $750, and I also
have several Rans seats in various conditions to sell as well.  If
interested, reply to this email.  Thanks JB

http://www.easyracers.com/ez_sport_limited.htm




      
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