Thanks to everyone that provided support on the SF 600 km Brevet! It made a big difference to complete the ride. Our group of riders was thrilled with the...
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Jun 1, 2009 9:30 pm
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Agreed. Even if the SFR brevets are marked by unsupported controls and self-reliance, the assists provided by the volunteers are a treat - from sign-in to...
The Dimmick campground was a sea of luxury. From the air mattresses to the welcome smoothies and all great food on the return. It was overwhelming for me. I...
On Jun 2, 2009, at 14:13, C. Duque wrote: The Dimmick campground was a sea of luxury. From the air mattresses to the welcome smoothies and all great food on...
SRCC has access to a ton of gear. Pretty much, yes, a full outdoor kitchen was in operation! rob...
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Jun 2, 2009 9:42 pm
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Hi all, I am having some issues with the website but was able to post the results for last weekend's 600k: http://sfrandonneurs.org/2009-results.htm#600K if...
Yes, full kitchen, though I didn't see an oven or refrigerator, just ice chests. They had a generator (very quiet) that powered the blender, music and quite...
I think one of the few photos that turned out not so bad is the kitchen from my view standing on one of the picnic tables' benches. But the posting will have...
I'm hoping and expecting that we'll have access to their equipment and that most of what we supply will be bodies to staff the control. SFR paid or will be ...
Rob Hawks
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Jun 2, 2009 11:04 pm
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... away as each year we try to one-up the previous year. SRCC proudly provided access to their resources for the event but it didn't stop there. I also want...
Feel free to leave comments: http://picasaweb.google.com/rob.hawks/FortBragg# I left the last two movie segments in the set because I thought they were funny,...
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Jun 3, 2009 3:57 pm
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Please save the date: October 10th, 2009. San Francisco Randonneurs will host the Winters 200km brevet. Details include start/finish at the Hercules Transit...
Rob Hawks
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Jun 3, 2009 4:28 pm
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In my opinion, late season (warm weather) events should start and end in San Francisco. This events are perfect for attracting new riders and the appeal of...
Feel free to use the Jitter Jaunt for an offical 200k brevet. It is a very nice, mellow route and perfect for out of towners. Once you get Over Whites Grade...
Thanks to all the volunteers and fellow riders who made this ride so enjoyable. I couldn't have done it without many of you. This was my first 600k but...
How many of you riders do not put an odometer on your brevet bike(s)? I am always interested in the mileage of any ride and just how far into a ride I am, and...
Rob Hawks
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Jun 4, 2009 8:23 pm
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Hi all. I'm a newcomer to this group and to randonneuring in general. I was wondering if anyone hosts populaires to give newcomers some experience and training...
Lee, As RBA I can tell you that such things are in the works. Look for a populaire later this year and/or early next year. Note too that many riders to...
Rob Hawks
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Jun 4, 2009 8:46 pm
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... OK, finally got around to post my write-up on http://randonneurapprentice.blogspot.com/ Yes, Carlos, feel free to link to it from the results list,...
Anyone riding the Davis 600K tomorrow night? I missed the Fort Bragg ride due to a stomach bug (lost 10lbs in a week!), so I plan on doing the Davis brevet...
I have sent in my application for this years Furnace Creek 508, however, they did not accept my totem name of Hasenpfeffer. Apparently it has to be in english...
If you want to keep it to animals we've seen on bike rides in the Bay Area, here is my list: Golden Eagle (highway 128 in Jimtown), (and in flight w/sizable...
Rob Hawks
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Jun 5, 2009 4:24 pm
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Last year, I used Margay, which is a cute little cat that is suppose to be the best climber of all the breeds of cats. I was trying to hope that the climbing...
You saw a mountain lion on Bohemian highway during the 600k? What time? -lisamc On Jun 5, 2009, at 9:23 AM, Rob Hawks wrote: If you want to keep it to animals...
I think it must have been about 10am (we were at Guerneville at 9 and Marshall at noon). The animal was extremely long, and a tawny color with a very long tail...
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Jun 5, 2009 6:02 pm
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Does roadkill count? ... From: "Amy E. Rafferty" <aerafferty@...> To: sfrandon@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, June 5, 2009 1:32:08 PM GMT -05:00...