Hello Fun Riders! It was the best of times....it was the worst of times..... At the start it looked like we had struck gold with the weather. Blue skies, sunny...
Looking at your lineup, it would seem that there were enough folks to form a pace line for the "death march" on 78. Given the conditions described, a group...
While I was out crawling around my 78/67 loop this afternoon, I saw a sign saying 24 hour traffic flagging from the 4th to the 18th on a small section of CA-78...
I'll try to answer your question about what happened Steve. You see, I'm just a rube when it comes to cycling. I consider it an honor to ride with you guys and...
Hi all, As some of you know I rode my first rode race yesterday and it didn't go well-the reason? Well, besides not knowing what to expect, my race was at...
Sure..stay in bed. That's what I did.. :-) Actually when its cold I now wear woolies (long pants with a fuzzy lining) and specialized long finger gloves, arm...
Your explanation was much better than mine, Maurice! When I pulled in to the Banner Store I was relayed the message that Randy Long had shot ahead (he was the...
Hi Jackie, Here's a link to my favorite all around (winter or summer) gear. Boure bicycle clothing. They have a women's line as well. Long lasting and ...
Hi all, Just got home from a long work week at Minden, NV (Just south of Carson City, NV). On my way home I stopped at our friend's place Arty and Chelle....
Now that Sam mentioned it, it wouldn't hurt to e-mail the folks at Bouré and get their thoughts about cold weather riding. Really. They wouldn't mind. Some of...
Hello Fun Riders! Cold enough for you out there? This week the Great Burtini will be leading us on another adventure though little known back portals and...
Jackie, Don't feel bad. Everyone gets dropped in their first race. It just takes a few races to get comfortable and to know what to expect. A strong rider like...
Warm up for AT LEAST 30 minutes on rollers (at a moderately fast pace) prior to the start of the race! Wear layers, so you can peel them off as needed. Don't...
Hi Sam, This sounds like a lot of fun and I would love to do it, however I have a prior family commitment. Have fun and be safe. See you next time around. ...
Hope to be there - will meet you at the market if things break in my favor. I remember the last time we did this ride it was one of the nicest routes I'd ever...
Hello All, Bad news.... The Ride Czar won't be able to join you tomorrow - I (gasp!) have to work. I'm really bummed as this is my favorite Burt ride! And the...
This card carrying member of the peanut gallery needs to mow his ranchette while the weather is good and the grass ain't too long. (That's a better excuse than...
I'm hoping to be there. Jeff 2 _____ From: ramonafunriders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ramonafunriders@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Sam Powell Sent: Thursday,...
Yesterday I did the Burt version of Pete Penseyres ride. Pete started with the group in Bonsall, I started at Kit Carson, went up wolford alone and met the...
I'll be there. I thought I saw a woman rider with Pete's group. I passed you all going the opposite direction on 76. I was on my way back from climbing...
Hi Jackie: Yes, that was me! I said HI! I’ll bring my camera if I come Friday. Burtini usually does too. Judy From: ramonafunriders@yahoogroups.com ...
... I'm still chained to my desk, like I have been for the last few months. The end may not be in sight, but I'm starting to hear the rumble of its approach....
Okay Funriders! The response hasn't been overwhelming, but even if it gets as hot as 75, the ride is still on! Be at the Apple Market ready to leave around...
Burt - what's your cell? The rendezvous is at Daniel's Market? I left the email of the route and departure point at the office - can you send it to me? ...
Jeff 2 Here is the link to the map and the meeting point which is at the shopping mall parking lot.. the corner of 76 and S. Mission Road. 5256 S Mission Rd,...