Mark Thomas has already posted a link to Spencer's accident outside of Quincy. That stretch of road has bad mojo as another rider was hit by a car there on...
I can't believe two accidents along the same stretch of road --- anything can happen along rural roads at night - let's all support Spencer with his recovery...
Hi, Yes it was a hot ride. All the usual aches today. We had 93 hours allowed this time since it was 775 miles. I needed 91:14 to finish! Spent a lot of time...
Congratulations on completing an really difficult 1200 under unbelievably difficult conditions!!! Hope you recover quickly and can enjoy your ride up to...
Hi All, After a long pause, we are doing a mixed terrain ride this Saturday. The route will be the Traditional Mixed Terrain route, a little over 50 miles and...
Anyone have good suggestions on routes between the Zampa Bridge and Napa? Thanks. rob...
Rob Hawks
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Jul 8, 2008 3:45 am
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Hi all, Please visit: http://sfrandonneurs.org/assets/downloads/brevetentry.pdf There, you'll find the updated signup form for the 2008 August and October...
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Jul 8, 2008 4:48 pm
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... Carlos has worked quite diligently to map out several mixed-terrain routes [see http://bike.duque.net/ride-calendar.htm], and I'd love to see his efforts...
If you've got the time...From the Zampas: cut across Vallejo via Lincoln, Magazine, Glen Cove, Rolling Wood, Columbus Parkway, and leave town via Lake Herman...
Hello! 2009 Schedule: Rob's tentative schedule is awesome - luv doubling up on the spring 2/300kms rides! Thanks! Thanks! Thanks! Mixed terrain: I am very much...
The 'Randonee Alpine' from Geneva to Cannes does contain an optional/historical off-road/mixed terrain portion of the route, as likely many other historical...
I suspect that if someone wants to propose a new route to Rob, he'd be quite willing to take a look at it. What one needs to keep in mind for any route that...
A couple of months ago I submitted the 200k La Ruta Loca Randonnee (LRLR) as a permanent event to RUSA but was declined approval. The main reason given was...
Hard as it might be for most of us to imagine, I know of at least one person who was expelled from RUSA last year because he was caught doing a 600k brevet in...
Hi all, My wife and I moved here from Melbourne Australia, where a large and enthusiastic randonneur club exists. They offered a dirt brevet series- distances...
yes, surprisingly enough - i have also encountered 'team photo interested people' from time to time. the thing is, whatever the route criteria, there could be...
Seems like most recent "Mixed Terrain" rides have been semi-organized group rides, so it might be more appropriate to get one of these routes certified as a...
Scott, thanks for the offer, that would be great. Just let me know what you need or better yet join us on a ride so you get an idea of the routes//terrain. I...
Given the positive response I've received for support on brevets past and future, I think SFR is in a better place now to be able to support a smaller ride,...
Rob Hawks
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Jul 10, 2008 5:21 pm
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Mixed terrain: -Okay, so one problem is speed/time limits. -Route: re Bruce's message, as I understand it, it is possible to run a circuitous brevet/populaire...
For many of us brevet riders, we began our journey as randonneurs when we stepped up from Century rides to Double Centuries. Most of us continue to ride these...
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Jul 11, 2008 5:54 pm
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Hi All, So far we have 3 starters, including me for a run this Saturday 07/19, 6:00am at La Ruta Loca Randonnee, my 200k mixed terrain evil route. I will be...
SF Randonneurs, If you know of a reliable shop that would rent a bike suitable for our August 17th Brevet, please reply to Tomas. Better yet, if you have a...
Rob Hawks
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Jul 16, 2008 2:38 pm
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Hello, I suspect that a few people had trouble finding the link to the updated brevet signup form. To address this, Carlos has made a few changes and now there...
Rob Hawks
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Jul 16, 2008 4:00 pm
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Rob, I have a few bikes that can be used. What size does the rider need? Mine are anywhere from 54ish to 56ish. But he would have to settle for one of my...
Okay! Okay! I printed out the form a few days ago but not yet licked the stamp! Rob, thanks so much for the $10 fee which very beautiful - I don't care if it's...