So I'm thumbing thru an old copy of Florida Sportsman recently, looking for some boat repair info ..... Greg, what guide did you use and where did you catch...
I rode with a couple of Germans on last years Forida 600. They stopped for a 24 ounce beer 2 or 3 times that I saw. By the way, they completed the first 270...
I wonder if the Europeans have designated cyclists when cycling under the influence? Hansi rode the last PBP with other cyclists who MADE him drink and cycle....
PLMHayes@...
Jun 3, 2003 5:14 pm
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For those of you who plan to ride the Cherohala D&D, you might want to check out the site www.dealsgap.com --- it has some interesting footage of some crotch...
The preferred beverage at most organized rides in France is, of course, red wine. They have water at the ravitos (rest stops) if you ask. Never white wine --...
I remember saving a beer for after the SC 400. When I finished my stomach was so upset and I was so tired I couldn't even drink it :( Until the next day :)...
greg.masterson@...
Jun 4, 2003 1:31 pm
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Another possibility for a July training "weekend" would be a double-double. You could ride our 300km on consecutive days or ride 200miles of the 400km twice....
PLMHayes@...
Jun 5, 2003 1:27 pm
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I'd have an interest, but need to check out more details before I can commit. Need to see about the start/finish and if I could get by without overnight stay,...
During the heat of summer, all night rides are another possibility. Start around 6 Sat evening and finish after daylight on Sun. Should be a good way to get...
Haynes, Davy
Davy.A.Haynes@...
Jun 5, 2003 3:08 pm
7446
Reading the regulations for PBP I see in Article 2 that we must have a cyclo-tourist licence. What is this? I don't see anything on how we might get one. joe...
Joe Arnold
arnold_joe@...
Jun 6, 2003 12:19 am
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Mike, would such a 600 km ride count as an official Brevet ride?...
In a message dated 6/5/03 6:14:32 PM Pacific Daylight Time, ... No. The official ACP brevets must be scheduled by October of the previous year so I can't just...
PLMHayes@...
Jun 6, 2003 2:28 pm
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Dan Driscoll was kind enough to forward your question to Bill Bryant of RUSA ... Thanks Dan! Mike D. ... Thanks Dan! Mike D....
PLMHayes@...
Jun 6, 2003 11:51 pm
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I just received the following note from Terry Arnold about a ride he'll host in July. I think Holly used to attend this ride and had good things to say ...
PLMHayes@...
Jun 7, 2003 8:36 pm
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... Terry, I won't be doing Quadzilla, so I'm 80% certain I'd be interested in this ride. Jeff Bauer Nashville, Tennessee P.S. We have your phone number but...
Sigh, pesky work keeps getting in my way! I am going to do something similar to this in July. I was going to do one in June and July, but June is shot - this...
This was my first extended ride (greater than 5 miles) on the Coker, a unicycle with a large 36 inch wheel. It was the 15th Annual Mammoth Cave Ride Tour,...
Hans and I did a 185 mile version of this ride with Terry four years ago. ( It was getting dark and Hans and I took a straight line home instead of the...
Andy Akard
aakard@...
Jun 8, 2003 2:46 am
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Hello Garandon, Just got back from my, now annual, California tour, 14 days, 820 miles and 35,433 ft of climb... when I get a web site put together I'll post...
My Conti Grand Prix 25mm tires are becoming scarcer, at least stateside, and maybe it's time for a change anyway. I'm reading mixed reviews about it's cousin,...
PLMHayes@...
Jun 8, 2003 4:25 pm
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... with a bicyclist again, because even for a child or a slow rider the Cokerjust can't keep up the pace specially on any kind of downhill grade. ... Since...
Roadkill
roadkill@...
Jun 8, 2003 4:36 pm
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... I ... It has a round profile with lots of air. It can be pumped to 120 psi, so rolling resistance (as far as I can tell) is no greater than more narrow...
Roadkill
roadkill@...
Jun 8, 2003 4:41 pm
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... Oh, yeah, the weight is low and mounting is fast and easy. I don't even carry tire levers. ===== De l'audace, encore de l'audace, toujours de l'audace! ...
Roadkill
roadkill@...
Jun 8, 2003 4:45 pm
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Mike, I tried Conti 3000, based on some erroneous web info, on my travel bike. I didn't think they looked tough and they weren't, as I had heard Contis have...
As a side note to my California tour. On my way up Old Creek Rd, between Paso Robles and Moro Bay, I was stopped for a snack, enjoying the scenery, when...
In a message dated 6/8/03 10:25:18 AM Pacific Daylight Time, ... I see his name here and there, in fact I saw a reference to him a couple of weeks ago in...
PLMHayes@...
Jun 8, 2003 5:29 pm
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In a message dated 6/8/03 9:25:45 AM Pacific Daylight Time, chris@... ... Chris, Please announce this if you hear anymore about it. Nice place to...
PLMHayes@...
Jun 8, 2003 5:41 pm
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Hello all Just wanted to let you all know about a 24 hour road bike ride in Charlotte, NC June 13 and 14. Start time is 8pm Friday evening There is a 12 hour ...