Hey, let's get it straignt. It would be at least 16 gaps plus two assents of Brasstown Bald! I'm beginning to warm to this idea. ... ===== D. Bundrick "Let me...
roadkill@...
Oct 1, 2004 12:50 pm
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508 message Jeff, I will be rooting for ya!!! Barb _____ <http://lists.topica.com/home/images/slices/end_left.gif> <http://lists.topica.com/index.html> ...
BERGINBH@...
Oct 1, 2004 6:55 pm
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... Thanks, Barb. It should be quite a journey. On the NoGearsForYou.com website, they list the following description under the heading ... ...
In 2006 they're letting randonneurs ride it in 2006 without support? Me ears do pricketh. Having to have a crew is my barier to doing this ride. Take notes, ...
roadkill@...
Oct 1, 2004 8:30 pm
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Read the profile on each rider Jeff you will do awesome!! I am sure Mike will keep us posted Oct. 16- Oct. 18 And, Chris Kostman does a great job with FC 508...
BERGINBH@...
Oct 1, 2004 8:45 pm
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... So if you want to take advantage of it, you'll probably have to plan your 2006 ride schedule accordingly. Jeff Bauer Nashville, Tennessee...
16 Gaps, 20 Gaps, whatever. If there will be great beer at the controls, sign me up! I'll bring my own pretzels even. MW ... Bigamy is having one wife too...
We have a conflict with the Bridge to Bridge rescheduled date of November 14th. Our two entries/tickets are for sale for the price paid of $90 for both. As...
Scott & Melinda
samdura@...
Oct 2, 2004 9:36 pm
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online at: http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/b-m-b/my_photos Nothing like the CD produced for 2002 but then you had to pay for that one. -Mike D....
Perusing the RANDON archives I came across an email from Bill Bryant concerning next year's GRR in Sacramento. <<The event will begin at 6 PM on Tuesday, July...
It's a great ride, for sure, especially if you're new to that part of the country. Davis is a nice little town to chill in for a few days, and of course ...
roadkill@...
Oct 12, 2004 12:58 pm
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I haven't paid too much attention to the weight of my brevet bike, adding things that are "just a few ounces more", so I was surprised when I actually weighed...
roadkill@...
Oct 12, 2004 1:10 pm
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<<36 pounds without water>> I don't know my bike's weight but if it was that heavy I'd put a motor on it. I once rode across country camping out at least half...
I find bike weight to be pretty irrelevant. The weight of the engine, on the other hand, is much more a significant factor. Davy, whose 'engine' definitely...
Haynes, Davy
Davy.A.Haynes@...
Oct 12, 2004 2:31 pm
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<<You get to miss the heat of the Central Valley on the first leg>> If I remember right, that was the main reason the organisers went with an evening start....
... wrote: The central valley is a place to avoid at midday in July - temps above 110 are not uncommon. A 4am makes good ... canyon by the afternoon, probably...
roadkill@...
Oct 12, 2004 4:52 pm
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Man, if I don't get some time off soon to get on the bike, I'm going to be 275 w/o a bike! Still doing 7 12's a week out here in Ft Walton Bch (spending your...
Many years ago when I lived in Nashville I commuted some on my bike. I decided to retrieve my old single speed coaster bike from my parents figuring no one ...
... Your "loaded" brevet bike is probably lighter than my titanium fixed gear with Speedplay pedals and only one brake. ===== D. Bundrick "Let me say, with the...
roadkill@...
Oct 13, 2004 12:30 pm
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Dave you got me curious as to the weight of my brevet bike and found mine weighs 30 lbs with the SON hub, rack and arrow bars. And that is with nothing on the...
... At least now we have an excuse. :>) I think brevet bikes should be equalized, like they do in horse races. A light rider would have to carry lead weighs....
roadkill@...
Oct 13, 2004 2:57 pm
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<<I think brevet bikes should be equalized, like they do in horse races. A light rider would have to carry lead weighs. Ming would have to pack a 12 volt truck...
I've been following this thread for quite a while - my bike is 32 lbs w/o water, spares, lights, etc.. Real riders ride heavy bikes. ... ===== see ya, Peter ...
Hi all. Team Parrot travels to California on Thursday afternoon to participate in the Furnace Creek 508. The Furnace Creek 508 is a non-stop 508 mile bicycle...
Jeff, Best of Luck and have a good ride. Say HI to Ron "Wormy" Way if you run into him at the 508. Cary Way(42x17 single speed, coasting is good!!) ... From:...
Cary Way
c.way@...
Oct 13, 2004 8:45 pm
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Well I spend most the winter experimenting with different bikes and bike setups. I'm sure Penny thinks I'm insane. My lightest potential randonneurring bike...
Go Parrot!!! Good luck on your 508 ride especially the rough road sections! Looks like you are well supported Have a great ride. Barb Bergin Gainesville...
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