First Annual Fall Forty-Mile Country Path Ramble

[cj.spinner]

It's on. One of the first 3 Saturdays in December. I'm going.

http://chris-pondero.blogspot.com/2009/11/first-annual-fall-forty-mile-country.html

Anyone else interested? If so, let me know which date is best, and
I'll get this thing scheduled.

[Myles/rattrappress]

Cool! As of right now I've got all three Saturdays available.

[Christopher Johnson]

Excellent!  I really don't really want to face those dogs all alone.

Who else is in?

[Chandra]

I might be up for it. I am open next Saturday, as of this moment. When, where, how?

On Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 4:34 PM, Myles/rattrappress <rattra...@gmail.com> wrote:

Cool! As of right now I've got all three Saturdays available.

--
Peace :)

“It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so.”
-- Mark Twain

[Christopher Johnson]

December 5, 12, or 19.  The 5th or 19th work best for me, but if the 12th is best for more folks, I'll adjust.

Chandra, I'm about 10 minutes west/northwest of Sanger on FM 2450, and about 1 hour from downtown Fort Worth.  The ride will leave from my house.

I found a couple of possible lunch spots in Muenster.  Neither are advertised as vegetarian spots, but one (at least) has a variety, including soups/salads, side veggies, etc.

If we get a cold front blowing in, it'll get...um...interesting.

[Steve A]

Presuming I can get a kitchen pass, I'll be there. You figure out the best way to the start from NE Tarrant County yet?
            -Steve A

[Chandra]

dec 12th is good for me. i will look forward to it...

[Myles/rattrappress]

Maybe a few of us could carpool to the start. I've got a beat up old
SUV with a 4 bike rack. If anybody wants to chip in for gas I can take
you. My truck drinks gas like crazy.

[Chandra]

so, there is no train or anything to sanger? dang it :(

[Christopher Johnson]

No train to Sanger.  Actually there is a train, but the only passengers are hobos.

This ride also includes no T-shirts, no well-stocked rest stops, no sag vehicles, and no goodie bags.

It does include a general store in a tiny town called Rosston near the mid-way point, and fellow riders who come well-prepared to make rough stuff ride somewhat more civilized.

[Steve A]

As I recall, it's only about 30-40 miles there by bike...

            -Steve A

[Steve A]

Do you have a recommended bike route from N of DFW to the start?
            -Steve A

[Myles/rattrappress]

Steve, I could pick you up somewhere around Alliance Airport and drive
you up to Sanger. That's too far to ride.

On Nov 15, 10:59 am, Steve A <steve.a.dfw...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Do you have a recommended bike route from N of DFW to the start?
>              -Steve A
>
> On Nov 15, 2009, at 6:18 AM, Christopher Johnson  
>
>
>
> <cj.spin...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > No train to Sanger.  Actually there is a train, but the only  
> > passengers are hobos.
>
> > This ride also includes no T-shirts, no well-stocked rest stops, no  
> > sag vehicles, and no goodie bags.
>
> > It does include a general store in a tiny town called Rosston near  
> > the mid-way point, and fellow riders who come well-prepared to make  
> > rough stuff ride somewhat more civilized.
>

> > On Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 9:45 PM, Chandra <mp.chan...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > so, there is no train or anything to sanger? dang it :(
>

> > On Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 7:55 PM, Myles/rattrappress <rattrappr...@gmail.com

[Doohickie]

Are we settled on the 12th? I won't be able to make it that day. We
have a wedding to go to.

[Steve A]

40 miles to Sanger.
-Steve A

On Nov 15, 2009, at 12:57 PM, "Myles/rattrappress" <rattra...@gmail.com

[Christopher Johnson]

No.  We are not settled on the 12th.

I plan to watch posts here and on my blog for a few days (plus my own constraints), and then make a final decision.

I wonder if when Chandra said he could make it on the 12th if that implied that he could NOT make it on the 5th or 19th???

[Chandra]

guys,
5th is definitely not suitable for me. 12/19 might work.
thanks.

--
Peace :)
-Chandra...

[Davis, Charlie D - (TEXAS)]

I don’t know if I can make it that far on my Cruiser. Sounds like fun!

 

Charlie Davis LEED®AP

Superintendent

Turner Construction Company

2001 North Lamar Suite 100

Dallas Tx. 75202

Office: 214-721-8400

Cell: 214-837-3640

 

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[dickdavid]

Sound's like fun, but 40 is a bit long for me. Maybe next year, when
I've increased my distance, strength and confidence.

[Christopher Johnson]

Date Established - Saturday, December 19

I have decided to attempt the route on Saturday, December 19th.  There is a possibility that I will decide that the weather is sufficiently horrible for me to abandon the endeavor, sit by a fireplace, and sip coffee.  That said, temps in the 40s, wind less than 20mph, and drizzle is probably a "go".  Anything worse might NOT be a "go".

You are welcome to join me, but understand this is not an organized ride and it is not supported.  Depending on the number of people to come along, we might find it advantageous to collaborate on the return trip logistics.  You are welcome to park at my house.  I will send directions to those who indicate that they plan to do the ride.  As of today, I believe I have at least ONE (possibly two) spot open in my return vehicle.

Questions?

[Jim Booker]

Christopher, sorry if you've already posted this, but is there there route info or is it routable?  Thanks,

Jim

[Christopher Johnson]

Jim,

As of today, the route is a pen scribble on a Google maps multi-page printout, and it has been driven by auto.  My plan is to post it on Bikely, but I haven't yet had time to sit down and do it.

I could scan and email if you or someone needs it sometime soon.

Chris

[Chandra]

On a lighter note, I request the leader of the pack carry some pieces of bread at least :)

--
Peace :)
-Chandra...

[Jim Booker]

That's ok.  I just wanted to make sure I hadn't missed it previously.  Thanks,

Jim

[Christopher Johnson]

Chandra, I agree with you.  It is certain that I, due to my lack of speed, will not be leading.  Fortunately, since I have the map, I expect you guys will not run off and leave me.

[Chandra]

LOL Chris...now, that might make two of us!!

[Doohickie]

Sh!t Sh!t Sh!t!!!!!

I am officially a dumb@ss. I said the date I couldn't make was the
12th. I WAS WRONG. The wedding I have to go to in December is
on.....

THE 19th.

I hate myself right now.

[Christopher Johnson]

This is very disappointing.

[Christopher Johnson]

Perhaps, if the couple knew how important this ride is, they'd reschedule the wedding???

If they are friends of yours, I'm sure they are quite reasonable.

On Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 6:19 PM, Doohickie <dooh...@charter.net> wrote:

[cj.spinner]

Pre-rode the route today...

http://chris-pondero.blogspot.com/2009/11/not-ugliest-part-of-texas.html

The sacrifices I make for you guys...

[Myles/rattrappress]

I'm getting a little concerned. Today I rode around 12-15 miles and I
was worn out when I got home. 40 miles is going to be rough. I may
have to supply my own SAG crew. Maybe it was just the cold air
throwing me off.

[Doohickie]

Don't sweat it. Once you get going on a group ride, you draw energy
from the group. Plus I don't think this is the kind of crowd that
would drop one of their own.

On Dec 5, 3:41 pm, "Myles/rattrappress" <rattrappr...@gmail.com>
wrote:

[Christopher Johnson]

Hey, it's blustery out there today. If we have this kind of wind,
we'll all be taking it easy.

That said, todays wind would be an awesome tailwind for our route.

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[m T]

Since this is a friendly group I'm not worried about being dropped, just holding everybody up. I'll be doing lots of snacking along the route to keep from bonking.

A tailwind would be great! 

[Steve A]

Y'all worry too much. Listen to Doohickie! If worst comes to worst,
we'll stop to look at birds or coyotes or Okies sneaking south.

-Steve A

[Christopher Johnson]

Yeah...what he said!

For cyclocrossing Steve the ride will be a warm-up, but for the rest of us, it will be epic.

[Steve A]

If I get ahead, just tell me I have to go by way of criscrossing the drainage ditches. On the other hand, y'all probably don't want to have to physically carry my poor dead body back.

            -Steve A

[Paul]

maybe you should get one of these
http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/electric_bikes/

[Doohickie]

Myles,

If you haven't been by there in a while, check out City Cyclist- they
got a couple nice cyclocross bikes in. Very sweet stuff; makes me want
to buy new instead of classic.

[Steve A]

I'll keep it in mind. I was passed once last year by someone on an electric bike while climbing a hill. I caught back up on the flat. Buddy's a faster bike than I was then riding. How mud resistant is the electrical system?
            -Steve A

On Dec 5, 2009, at 8:20 PM, Paul <dynam...@gmail.com> wrote:

maybe you should get one of these <330.gif>

[Steve A]

See if they have any Fuji. A guy at work got a new Fuji cross bike
with Shimano 105 for $800. That's a darn good deal. Bicycles Inc wants
$1400 for a Tricross with Tiagra.
-Steve A

[m T]

I dropped by City Cyclist to buy some tubes the other day and he had one on the stand. I think it was a GT. I didn't get a chance to take a good look at it. Maybe we should invest in a couple of cyclocross bikes and join Steve in the CX races next fall.

[Christopher Johnson]

Yeah...maybe we should.

As long as the collective "we" doesn't include "me".  I volunteer to document the carnage.

[Paul]

I'll serve as the laugh track.

[Steve A]

Myles is too kind...

            -Steve A

[Raybies]

I was gifted an old ('99) Fuji Aloha 1.0 last year. After quite a bit
of work, (it was used, abused, and put away wet, quite literally) I
rode it in two Tour de Cures and completed my first Hotter 'n Hell in
August. I dig the Fuji's! The new ones are out of my range, as are
most new bikes. I had never heard of Fuji before receiving this bike,
but they make pretty decent rides.

Hope you guys have fun! An unfortunate incident at a bounce house is
keeping me off the bike until Feb.

~Raybies
p.s. Rose says hi. :)

On Dec 5, 8:55 pm, Steve A <steve.a.dfw...@gmail.com> wrote:
> See if they have any Fuji. A guy at work got a new Fuji cross bike  
> with Shimano 105 for $800. That's a darn good deal. Bicycles Inc wants  
> $1400 for a Tricross with Tiagra.
>              -Steve A
>

[Chandra]

hi raybies! welcome to the group (sorry if this is a very belated hello :) )

i always put my bikes away wet and let mother nature dry'em off.
if they are coated with lots of stuff from the road, then i try to wash them when it is dry.

how i wish i had an internally geared hub! hope santa sees this email :)

peace y'all!

[m T]

Hey Raybies, you know that we're going to have to hear your bounce house story now.

[Davis, Charlie D - (TEXAS)]

I must hear the bounce house story.

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From: m T
To: cycle...@googlegroups.com
Sent: Sun Dec 06 12:47:20 2009
Subject: Re: First Annual Fall Forty-Mile Country Path Ramble

[Raybies]

Chandra, thank you! I've been around since the day after this place
was created. I typically don't have the time (or any good input) to
write as much as the rest of you. However I read the daily emails and
felt I had something to contribute in regards to the Fuji. The one I
was gifted had seen many moons and rain storms. But she cleaned up
well and is a blast to ride. I'll only wipe the bike(s) down if it has
been a long, rainy ride (Tour de Cure this year, 65? miles in a good
rain, all day. The day following the bike was rubbed and lubed) or
unusually dirty (as in when I get cut off and go offroading or a road
is suddenly under construction). Otherwise as long as everything is
working well, just a chain lube every other week.

It is quite anticlimatic but here goes:The bounce hosue

The family was at a two year old's birthday party at a place called
"Pump it Up". It is essentially a warehouse filled with large bounce
houses. They had a mini-basketball court with 5' baskets so kids can
dunk, a super-happy-fun-slide (it was 20' tall), etc. They also had a
long inflatable "obstacle course". Rose and I had been on it a couple
of times before the mishap. There is a 10' climbing wall with blocks
to stand and rope handles to grab. We were near the top, I placed Rose
up there like I had before and when I went to grab the handle to pull
myself up she came falling onto me. Don't know if she got scared and
jumped or fell, but down we both went. We fell onto a big inflatable
floor and she started screaming. I picked her up and went to call for
the Wife and fell to my left knee. My left foot hurt something fierce.
Hobbled over to the side, reached over and handed Rose off (she was
fine, just scared), but I had to finish the course as there was no way
for me to get out. Get out and sit next to all the other 'adults' on
the bench and take off my sock (this is a no shoes place) and my foot
is swollen already! I told my wife, "I think I broke my foot." The b-
day boy's mom asks me if I'm oh k, and I told her the same.

Went to the doctor (2 days later, it happened on a Sat and I wasn't
going to sit in the ER for this), had an x-ray. 'Slight displacement
fracture of the fifth metatarsal." Essentially I broke the long bone
in your foot that is your pinky toe. Luckily they didn't cast me, I
get a "storm trooper" boot to wear under Dec 30th. Then probably a
walking boot until end of Jan/beg of Feb.

Yesterday I was cleaning the garage and there sit the bikes..lonely,
neglected..it is sad really. It is going to be interesting to see how
the "limp" leg responds after being out of Das Boot.

~Raybies

On Dec 6, 12:50 pm, "Davis, Charlie D - (TEXAS)" <CDDa...@tcco.com>
wrote:

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[Chandra]

hey rabies,
thanks for the detailed email. ouch, that sounds painful. wish you a speedy recovery!
nice use of the pun, "das boot". i only watched it this year and it blew my mind.
peace :)

[Myles/rattrappress]

That's terrible. At least your daughter wasn't injured.

[Myles/rattrappress]

The long range weather forecast for the 19th shows a high temp of 56
degrees, no chance of rain, and clear sunny skies. Let's hope that
doesn't change.

[Christopher Johnson]

Not bad. I'll be trying to firm up participation and logistic,
beginning this weekend.

[Chandra]

hopfully, it will be a correct forecast!

myles, i haven't ignored you Q on my attendance. i am not sure at this point. as i am off from the 23rd on, usually, the weeks before that are very hectic.

all:
one other thing i want to ask is: are you dring from fw? is there anyway i can get a ride?? that might motivate me to go. i will gladly share the cost of gas (assuming you don't drive a V20 engine :) ).

please let me know, y'all.

[Myles/rattrappress]

Chandra, sorry I didn't get back to you. I'll be able to give you a
ride. I'll email you in a couple of days and we'll work out the
details.

Myles

On Dec 10, 2:57 pm, Chandra <mp.chan...@gmail.com> wrote:
> hopfully, it will be a correct forecast!
>
> myles, i haven't ignored you Q on my attendance. i am not sure at this
> point. as i am off from the 23rd on, usually, the weeks before that are very
> hectic.
>
> all:
> one other thing i want to ask is: are you dring from fw? is there anyway i
> can get a ride?? that might motivate me to go. i will gladly share the cost
> of gas (assuming you don't drive a V20 engine :) ).
>
> please let me know, y'all.
>
> On Thu, Dec 10, 2009 at 2:52 PM, Christopher Johnson

> <cj.spin...@gmail.com>wrote:

>
> > Not bad.  I'll be trying to firm up participation and logistic,
> > beginning this weekend.
>

[Chandra]

thanks, myles. i look forward to it.