Re: [OBRA Chat] Digest for obra-chat@obra.org - 23 updates in 9 topics

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Peter Rhodes <nhbo...@gmail.com>: Mar 27 09:03AM -0700

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Andy Poorman <poorm...@gmail.com>: Mar 27 07:36AM -0700

Hey all,
 
I've started a podcast (like everyone else this decade) about all things
Mt. Hood and I'd like to interview an "expert" on cycling Mt. Hood. My
experience consists of very little (West Leg Road repeats, TLine bike park,
Govy Trails, old Mt. Hood Classic route) so I'd really like to talk to
someone who can share good info about paved roads, gravel roads, trails,
lift served, etc. I'm happy to expand out to Sandy ridge and maybe even
some of the Hood river systems.
 
If you know someone who would be a good interview subject please get them
in touch with me. I do zoom interviews of about 20-60 minutes.
 
If you are desperately bored on a long ride and have listened to every
other podcast out there - the Mt. Hood Podcast is still a bad choice. ;-)

 
Thanks everyone!
 
Andy Poorman
poor...@hotmail.com
Illegal Feed Zone
Mt. Hood Podcast
Trailmapvideos.com
Chuck Kenlan <cke...@obra.org>: Mar 26 11:46AM -0700

Good morning,
 
Beginning this Friday, March 29, OBRA Chat will move to a "current OBRA
members only" group. We will delete all the members of Chat then add all
the current OBRA members. Once you are removed from the platform, you can
request to join the group. We will approve only current OBRA members.
 
We will begin this process again on January 1, 2025.
 
Please let me know if you have any questions.
 
Chuck
J L <jeff.w....@gmail.com>: Mar 26 11:55AM -0700

I can imagine a few positive aspects of this policy, but can also imagine
quite a few negative aspects. Emails about upcoming races definitely
trigger excitement and can be the catalyst for renewing membership, trying
out new racing disciplines, and etc. The downside to excluding non-active
members is that many people who haven't gotten around to renewing (and who
have very busy schedules in general) won't get those reminders.
 
Have you considered something like allowing emails to be received by
non-active members, but only active members can post? And then maybe
completely removing email tied to inactive accounts beyond a certain time
period (5 years for example).
 
Respectfully,
Jeff Leonard
 
"There are 10 types of people in this world. Those who count in binary and
those who don't.."
 
 
 
Mike Ripley <mi...@mudslingerevents.com>: Mar 26 12:25PM -0700

Need Auto Renew!
 
Lets find a way to make it happen!
mike
 
 
--
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Mudslinger Events LLC DBA Oregon Trail Runs
PO Box 87, Monroe, OR. 97456
541-225-7946
mudslingerevents.com
oregontriplecrown.com
oregontrailruns.com
highcascades100.com
Tim Schauer <schau...@gmail.com>: Mar 26 01:06PM -0700

These are good points Jeff. Im inspired to add my 2 cents...
 
All,
I think I did my first race at Hagg Lake in 1999. I stopped racing a few
years ago after about 20 years of active racing, peaking at maybe 60 events
a year for a stretch.
I think I even still bought a license during early COVID when there was no
racing.
But I think it's been 3 years now since I purchased an annual license.
I accept that this means I don't have much of a say in this obra-Chat
decision but here's my perspective for whatever it's worth.
I still like being connected to the OBRA community, just no desire to pin
on a number for the foreseeable future.
I suspect there are many like me, well into their 50's and beyond who will
join me in the OBRA spectator ranks but still want to stay connected.
 
I wish there was a membership half step where people could "retire" to
racer emeritus to be a member but no need for a bib number or anything like
that.
I would think keeping the older crowd "lifers" feeling connected is a good
thing.
If not, it's been a good run and I thank you for the opportunity to race
here during the golden era of OBRA!
I wish y'all the best in keeping the rubber side down and the shiny side up!
 
Cheers,
 
Tim Schauer
OBRA Membership #389
schau...@gmail.com
360-904-0748 cell/text
 
 
Christopher Magel <mag...@gmail.com>: Mar 26 02:21PM -0700

Thanks for the update Chuck,
I'm in Tim's camp that I've hung up my racing numbers a number of years
ago, but appreciate the connectivity of the OBRA community for non-racing
events
Grand Fondos, Gravel Grinders, Mountain Bike Oregon, training rides, parts,
etc.
 
I understand the culling and if that's the way the plan is set to go, I
appreciate the heads up.
I can always plan to join OBRA on the chance I'll toe the line at a race
some time.
 
On Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 1:06:28 PM UTC-7 Tim Schauer wrote:
 
Ron frerichs <ronfr...@hotmail.com>: Mar 27 12:01AM

I guess I missed the discussion on why this is needed. I’m sure there is a reason. But…
 
I raced in Oregon for many years (30 if you don’t count breaks). I moved to Seattle about five years ago. I plan to make it down to an OBRA race or two this year, but won’t get a license until my plans are firmed up (and will probably purchase an annual license on site).
 
I would like to stay connected to this chat to hear what’s happening, both with the races I expect to enter and with the community I still feel a part of, even without a license.
 
Ron
 
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On Mar 26, 2024, at 1:06 PM, Mike Ripley <mi...@mudslingerevents.com> wrote:
 

Need Auto Renew!
 
Lets find a way to make it happen!
mike
 
On Tue, Mar 26, 2024 at 12:06 PM J L <jeff.w....@gmail.com<mailto:jeff.w....@gmail.com>> wrote:
I can imagine a few positive aspects of this policy, but can also imagine quite a few negative aspects. Emails about upcoming races definitely trigger excitement and can be the catalyst for renewing membership, trying out new racing disciplines, and etc. The downside to excluding non-active members is that many people who haven't gotten around to renewing (and who have very busy schedules in general) won't get those reminders.
 
Have you considered something like allowing emails to be received by non-active members, but only active members can post? And then maybe completely removing email tied to inactive accounts beyond a certain time period (5 years for example).
 
Respectfully,
Jeff Leonard
 
"There are 10 types of people in this world. Those who count in binary and those who don't.."
 
 
 
On Tue, Mar 26, 2024 at 11:46 AM Chuck Kenlan <cke...@obra.org<mailto:cke...@obra.org>> wrote:
Good morning,
 
Beginning this Friday, March 29, OBRA Chat will move to a "current OBRA members only" group. We will delete all the members of Chat then add all the current OBRA members. Once you are removed from the platform, you can request to join the group. We will approve only current OBRA members.
 
We will begin this process again on January 1, 2025.
 
Please let me know if you have any questions.
 
Chuck
 
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Jessica Prior <jpri...@gmail.com>: Mar 26 06:10PM -0700

I think it merits a discussion as to why this is being done. I also think a 'lower' level membership is a really good idea. Perhaps call it a 'contributing member' so it provides access to the community and some other benefits and the proceeds go to the scholarship fund? For say, $20 or $30 a year, with the option to upgrade to a full membership by paying the remaining amount? I'm all for the idea of making things potentially safer by having a list serve that's not just open and available to the public so as to help avoid scams and such. But, I think it would be too bad to cut out some of our more experienced/knowledgeable members of the community or make them pay for a full membership so us youngins can continue to have opportunity to pick the brains of those with more/past experience.
 
~Jessica
 
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On Mar 26, 2024, at 3:48 PM, Christopher Magel <mag...@gmail.com> wrote:
 
Thanks for the update Chuck,
 
I'm in Tim's camp that I've hung up my racing numbers a number of years ago, but appreciate the connectivity of the OBRA community for non-racing events
 
Grand Fondos, Gravel Grinders, Mountain Bike Oregon, training rides, parts, etc.
 
I understand the culling and if that's the way the plan is set to go, I appreciate the heads up.
 
I can always plan to join OBRA on the chance I'll toe the line at a race some time.
 
On Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 1:06:28 PM UTC-7 Tim Schauer wrote:
 
These are good points Jeff. Im inspired to add my 2 cents...
 
All,
 
I think I did my first race at Hagg Lake in 1999. I stopped racing a few years ago after about 20 years of active racing, peaking at maybe 60 events a year for a stretch.
 
I think I even still bought a license during early COVID when there was no racing.
 
But I think it's been 3 years now since I purchased an annual license.
 
I accept that this means I don't have much of a say in this obra-Chat decision but here's my perspective for whatever it's worth.
 
I still like being connected to the OBRA community, just no desire to pin on a number for the foreseeable future.
 
I suspect there are many like me, well into their 50's and beyond who will join me in the OBRA spectator ranks but still want to stay connected.
 
I wish there was a membership half step where people could "retire" to racer emeritus to be a member but no need for a bib number or anything like that.
 
I would think keeping the older crowd "lifers" feeling connected is a good thing.
 
If not, it's been a good run and I thank you for the opportunity to race here during the golden era of OBRA!
 
I wish y'all the best in keeping the rubber side down and the shiny side up!
 
Cheers,
 
Tim Schauer
 
OBRA Membership #389
 
schau...@gmail.com
 
360-904-0748 cell/text
 
On Tue, Mar 26, 2024 at 12:06 PM JL <jeff.w....@gmail.com> wrote:
 
I can imagine a few positive aspects of this policy, but can also imagine quite a few negative aspects. Emails about upcoming races definitely trigger excitement and can be the catalyst for renewing membership, trying out new racing disciplines, and etc. The downside to excluding non-active members is that many people who haven't gotten around to renewing (and who have very busy schedules in general) won't get those reminders.
 
Have you considered something like allowing emails to be received by non-active members, but only active members can post? And then maybe completely removing email tied to inactive accounts beyond a certain time period (5 years for example).
 
Respectfully,
 
Jeff Leonard
 
"There are 10 types of people in this world. Those who count in binary and those who don't.."
 
On Tue, Mar 26, 2024 at 11:46 AM Chuck Kenlan <cke...@obra.org> wrote:
 
Good morning,
 
Beginning this Friday, March 29, OBRA Chat will move to a "current OBRA members only" group. We will delete all the members of Chat then add all the current OBRA members. Once you are removed from the platform, you can request to join the group. We will approve only current OBRA members.
 
We will begin this process again on January 1, 2025.
 
Please let me know if you have any questions.
 
Chuck
 
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Josh Ross <josh....@gmail.com>: Mar 26 08:38PM -0700

$50 for the year to a good cause and something you appreciate being a part
of. Seems reasonable, consider it a donation if you want.
 
 
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Sent from a mobile device. Please excuse any ridiculous spelling and/or
missing words.
 
James King <jamesk...@gmail.com>: Mar 26 08:08PM -0700

+1 Jessica. Also I think there is a benefit from a sale/resale of goods
perspective. And it isn’t just older folks who may not race but are avid
riders with great knowledge about routes, conditions, etc. Some of those
folks do start racing after some nudging and exposure to the thread
 
What are the stated goals in making this change? I’m sure they are legit,
but the unintended consequences can’t be ignored.
 
Jamie King
 
 
On Tue, Mar 26, 2024 at 6:22 PM Ron frerichs <ronfr...@hotmail.com>
wrote:
 
Chad Sperry <ch...@breakawaypro.com>: Mar 26 06:37PM -0700

Folks, OBRA has a great website with all the resources available that you
need. At some point there needs to be some house cleaning to get rid of
old emails and folks who no longer contribute. OBRA relies on all of us as
a community to support cycling in Oregon. I haven't raced in 15 years but
I still contribute to OBRA through purchasing a very affordable
membership. I even purchased one in 2020 and 2021 when my family was
devastated financially from being shut down from COVID. It is the least I
can do for all the years that they supported me when I raced.
 
I am also still lobbying for a seperate OBRA Market place email list to
help clean up our current list. Seems like we could create a second list
for anyone selling that 2001 Ritchey Pro Road stem. 😉 I might be
dreaming for this to happen but still thought I would throw it out.
 
Okay now that I have sufficiently stirred the pot let the barrage of emails
begin!
 
Sincerely,
Chad
 
On Tue, Mar 26, 2024 at 6:22 PM Ron frerichs <ronfr...@hotmail.com>
wrote:
 
kin...@duck.com: Mar 26 11:46PM -0400

Ya’ll have a short memory.
 
This was done after some rather nasty email exchanges from some alleged members who were using anonymous email addresses/names, whatever.
 
I think though that if you have an old membership with OBRA, your chat email matches your OBRA membership email and you use your name in your signature, there could potentially be a change in this "policy" if it even is a policy
 
Michael Medina
kin...@duck.com: Mar 27 02:59AM -0400

Ya’ll have a short memory.
 
This was done after some rather nasty email exchanges from some members (or possibly just trolls) who were using anonymous email addresses/names, whatever to harass people.
 
I think though that if you have an old membership with OBRA, your chat email matches your OBRA membership email and you use your name in your signature, there could potentially be a change in this "policy" if it even is a policy
 
Michael Medina
Derek Hoenisch <dere...@gmail.com>: Mar 26 09:57PM -0700

What if for next season OBRA starts a “supporters shield “ and offers say a $15 or $25 supporter program with a tshirt and chat access. (Plus tax deductible)
 
There maybe a considerable amount of individuals that may want to participate and be apart of this long running cycling group
 
Sent from my iPhone
 
On Mar 26, 2024, at 20:39, Josh Ross <josh....@gmail.com> wrote:
 

 
$50 for the year to a good cause and something you appreciate being a part of. Seems reasonable, consider it a donation if you want.
 
--
 
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Sent from a mobile device. Please excuse any ridiculous spelling and/or missing words.
 
On Tue, Mar 26, 2024, 3:48 PM Christopher Magel <mag...@gmail.com> wrote:
 
Thanks for the update Chuck,
 
I'm in Tim's camp that I've hung up my racing numbers a number of years ago, but appreciate the connectivity of the OBRA community for non-racing events
 
Grand Fondos, Gravel Grinders, Mountain Bike Oregon, training rides, parts, etc.
 
I understand the culling and if that's the way the plan is set to go, I appreciate the heads up.
 
I can always plan to join OBRA on the chance I'll toe the line at a race some time.
 
On Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 1:06:28 PM UTC-7 Tim Schauer wrote:
 
These are good points Jeff. Im inspired to add my 2 cents...
 
All,
 
I think I did my first race at Hagg Lake in 1999. I stopped racing a few years ago after about 20 years of active racing, peaking at maybe 60 events a year for a stretch.
 
I think I even still bought a license during early COVID when there was no racing.
 
But I think it's been 3 years now since I purchased an annual license.
 
I accept that this means I don't have much of a say in this obra-Chat decision but here's my perspective for whatever it's worth.
 
I still like being connected to the OBRA community, just no desire to pin on a number for the foreseeable future.
 
I suspect there are many like me, well into their 50's and beyond who will join me in the OBRA spectator ranks but still want to stay connected.
 
I wish there was a membership half step where people could "retire" to racer emeritus to be a member but no need for a bib number or anything like that.
 
I would think keeping the older crowd "lifers" feeling connected is a good thing.
 
If not, it's been a good run and I thank you for the opportunity to race here during the golden era of OBRA!
 
I wish y'all the best in keeping the rubber side down and the shiny side up!
 
Cheers,
 
Tim Schauer
 
OBRA Membership #389
 
schau...@gmail.com
 
360-904-0748 cell/text
 
On Tue, Mar 26, 2024 at 12:06 PM JL <jeff.w....@gmail.com> wrote:
 
I can imagine a few positive aspects of this policy, but can also imagine quite a few negative aspects. Emails about upcoming races definitely trigger excitement and can be the catalyst for renewing membership, trying out new racing disciplines, and etc. The downside to excluding non-active members is that many people who haven't gotten around to renewing (and who have very busy schedules in general) won't get those reminders.
 
Have you considered something like allowing emails to be received by non-active members, but only active members can post? And then maybe completely removing email tied to inactive accounts beyond a certain time period (5 years for example).
 
Respectfully,
 
Jeff Leonard
 
"There are 10 types of people in this world. Those who count in binary and those who don't.."
 
On Tue, Mar 26, 2024 at 11:46 AM Chuck Kenlan <cke...@obra.org> wrote:
 
Good morning,
 
Beginning this Friday, March 29, OBRA Chat will move to a "current OBRA members only" group. We will delete all the members of Chat then add all the current OBRA members. Once you are removed from the platform, you can request to join the group. We will approve only current OBRA members.
 
We will begin this process again on January 1, 2025.
 
Please let me know if you have any questions.
 
Chuck
 
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Ron frerichs <ronfr...@hotmail.com>: Mar 27 05:07AM

OBRA VISION
Each and every person in the state of Oregon has an awareness of the sport of bicycle racing and the opportunity to participate.
 
OBRA MISSION
OBRA advances the sport of bicycle racing by providing leadership, facilitating competition, and inspiring participation.
 
 
In my mind, closing the chat and removing past members who are not purchasing a current year racing license contradicts both the vision and the mission of OBRA.
 
________________________________
From: Chad Sperry <ch...@breakawaypro.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2024 6:37 PM
To: Ron frerichs <ronfr...@hotmail.com>
Cc: Mike Ripley <mi...@mudslingerevents.com>; J L <jeff.w....@gmail.com>; Chuck Kenlan <cke...@obra.org>; OBRA Chat <obra...@obra.org>
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Changes to OBRA Chat
 
Folks, OBRA has a great website with all the resources available that you need. At some point there needs to be some house cleaning to get rid of old emails and folks who no longer contribute. OBRA relies on all of us as a community to support cycling in Oregon. I haven't raced in 15 years but I still contribute to OBRA through purchasing a very affordable membership. I even purchased one in 2020 and 2021 when my family was devastated financially from being shut down from COVID. It is the least I can do for all the years that they supported me when I raced.
 
I am also still lobbying for a seperate OBRA Market place email list to help clean up our current list. Seems like we could create a second list for anyone selling that 2001 Ritchey Pro Road stem. 😉 I might be dreaming for this to happen but still thought I would throw it out.
 
Okay now that I have sufficiently stirred the pot let the barrage of emails begin!
 
Sincerely,
Chad
 
On Tue, Mar 26, 2024 at 6:22 PM Ron frerichs <ronfr...@hotmail.com<mailto:ronfr...@hotmail.com>> wrote:
I guess I missed the discussion on why this is needed. I’m sure there is a reason. But…
 
I raced in Oregon for many years (30 if you don’t count breaks). I moved to Seattle about five years ago. I plan to make it down to an OBRA race or two this year, but won’t get a license until my plans are firmed up (and will probably purchase an annual license on site).
 
I would like to stay connected to this chat to hear what’s happening, both with the races I expect to enter and with the community I still feel a part of, even without a license.
 
Ron
 
Sent from my iPhone
 
On Mar 26, 2024, at 1:06 PM, Mike Ripley <mi...@mudslingerevents.com<mailto:mi...@mudslingerevents.com>> wrote:
 

Need Auto Renew!
 
Lets find a way to make it happen!
mike
 
On Tue, Mar 26, 2024 at 12:06 PM J L <jeff.w....@gmail.com<mailto:jeff.w....@gmail.com>> wrote:
I can imagine a few positive aspects of this policy, but can also imagine quite a few negative aspects. Emails about upcoming races definitely trigger excitement and can be the catalyst for renewing membership, trying out new racing disciplines, and etc. The downside to excluding non-active members is that many people who haven't gotten around to renewing (and who have very busy schedules in general) won't get those reminders.
 
Have you considered something like allowing emails to be received by non-active members, but only active members can post? And then maybe completely removing email tied to inactive accounts beyond a certain time period (5 years for example).
 
Respectfully,
Jeff Leonard
 
"There are 10 types of people in this world. Those who count in binary and those who don't.."
 
 
 
On Tue, Mar 26, 2024 at 11:46 AM Chuck Kenlan <cke...@obra.org<mailto:cke...@obra.org>> wrote:
Good morning,
 
Beginning this Friday, March 29, OBRA Chat will move to a "current OBRA members only" group. We will delete all the members of Chat then add all the current OBRA members. Once you are removed from the platform, you can request to join the group. We will approve only current OBRA members.
 
We will begin this process again on January 1, 2025.
 
Please let me know if you have any questions.
 
Chuck
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Al Depenbrock <acd...@gmail.com>: Mar 26 08:58PM -0700

I’m another old guy that thinks the organization is worthwhile and likes to
stay connected. I remain a member to provide a little support and enjoy
OBRA Chat. Tim’s points seem well taken. It would be nice to find a way to
eliminate scams and still keep “retired “ racers on the list.
 
Al Depenbrock
OBRA membership #95
 
 
J L <jeff.w....@gmail.com>: Mar 26 03:57PM -0700

No junior takers for this, so I'm opening it up to anyone. Free Wahoo
Kickr Snap wheel-on trainer, as long as you purchase the brand new Conti
trainer tire for $35 to go with it.
 
Trainer was purchased in 2020, is noisy enough not to be suitable for an
apartment, but is still a workhorse.
 
Respectfully,
Jeff Leonard
 
"There are 10 types of people in this world. Those who count in binary and
those who don't.."
Tim Simundza <tim.si...@gmail.com>: Mar 26 03:37PM -0700

Selling a dropper post I used on about 5 rides last year. Works great, just
looking for something different.
 
RockShox Reverb Stealth Dropper Seatpost - 30.9mm, 150mm, Black, 1x Remote,
C1
 
$75
Tyler Aquino <tylerj...@gmail.com>: Mar 26 12:25PM -0700

Dropping the price to $800.
 
On Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 5:52:04 AM UTC-7 Tyler Aquino wrote:
 
Leland <leland...@protonmail.com>: Mar 26 04:43PM

> FS Brand new, medium size kids Cyclocross Crusade shirt from 2017. It shows the six different races on the back. wooden shoe, Alpenrose, Cascade locks, Deschutes, heron, lakes, Barton Park. Front of shirt Says Cycloross Crusade $10
 
> Also, Brand new Road shoes $50
 
> “The Parlay Road Shoe Boa” size US men’s nine, US women’s 10
 
contact Leland 503-329-2660 or email Leland...@proton.me
 
chris brannen <cremb...@gmail.com>: Mar 26 11:50AM -0500

For Sale: NIB SHIMANO XT SM-RT86 6 BOLT ICE-TECH ROTOR (2 rotors)
 
Hi there, I have brand new in box never opened set of 2 rotors (180mm) that
I purchased intending to use on a MTB build. Alas, they were never used and
just sitting on the shelf in my shop.
 
$35 each (selling for $70 total with free shipping)... that's a $10 cost
savings compared to the lowest online price. Plus I'll be taking quite a
hit by shipping for free. My loss is your gain.
 
-Brannen
Barbara Larrain <blar...@aol.com>: Mar 26 09:50AM -0700

(PS-fun fact, you can run 11-40T cassettes on a GRX-810 or RD-RX800 2X
setup, despite Shimano's stated capacity limitation)
 
I assume that is with a 50/34 chainrings right.
I have 52/36 chainrings (by choice) & switched to a GRX-810 so I could run
an 11-36 (SRAM). I was told that couldn't really go any lower i.e. 11-40.
 
Barbara L
 
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