Please Join us: Riv Ride, Yankee Springs in Hastings, Michigan

[Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!]

Hi Riv Friends,

Spring is here and it is time to announce our first Michigan Riv Ride. 

Bring your favorite Rivendell to downtown Hastings, Michigan (parking lot to be determined) on May 13th at 10:30 am for a ride with other Riv owners. We have a 35-40 mile route planned through beautiful Yankee Springs, and will end where we began, in downtown Hastings. Join us at the lovely Waldorff Brewpub where we will convene after for food and drinks. 

https://www.walldorffbrewpub.com/story

The road is gravel, so consider that when choosing what tires you’re running. If we get rained out, the ride will be rescheduled for May 27th, same time. This ride is not affiliated with Rivendell Bicycle Works; it is a meeting of like-minded riders who will probably ride Rivs. Ride at your own risk.

We are so excited to see you there! 

Leah Peterson and Marc Irwin

[Bill Lindsay]

I will concur that it was a nice afternoon in Wayne County Michigan yesterday.  I rode my Crust out and about in Plymouth.  It's still weird to me that I can go on an after-work ride in a T-Shirt on Thursday even though it snowed on Monday.

Bill Lindsay

Michigander

[Richard Rose]

Not only does this ride sound like a blast, but it also affords the opportunity to ride some nearby singletrack. Might have to make a weekend out of this one.

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On Apr 21, 2023, at 2:40 PM, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! <jonasa...@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi Riv Friends,

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[Leah Peterson]

Bill, come and ride so I can meet you in person and decide if you are as intimidating in real life as you are in print! 😂  

Michiganders in training,

Leah

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I will concur that it was a nice afternoon in Wayne County Michigan yesterday.  I rode my Crust out and about in Plymouth.  It's still weird to me that I can go on an after-work ride in a T-Shirt on Thursday even though it snowed on Monday.

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[Joe Bernard]

Leah, I love how you nonchalantly announced this will be the first Official (but not affiliated) Riv Gravelbike Ride. So hipster! 😎

[Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!]

Yes, please do! I’d love to meet you in person.

[Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!]

Joe, so hipster! I didn’t think of this but if it makes me cool in any way, I’ll claim it. Though deep down, I’m thinking about how trashed my bike is going to be, and how I don’t know how to clean cassettes… What a pretender.

[Marc Irwin]

There is a nice single track course near the Deep Lake rustic campground.  It's one of my favorite destinations for a weekend out of the house.

Marc

On Friday, April 21, 2023 at 3:28:12 PM UTC-4 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:

[Richard Rose]

I was thinking Yankee Springs? I am thinking of driving over on Friday to ride the trail & camp @ Yankee? Short drive to Hastings Saturday morning.

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There is a nice single track course near the Deep Lake rustic campground.  It's one of my favorite destinations for a weekend out of the house.

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[Leah Peterson]

Reminder: Next Saturday is our first Unofficial Riv Ride of the season! If you plan to come, I’d love to know who we’re expecting ahead of time. You can say so in the comments. 

I can’t wait to see you and your beautiful bikes.

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Hi Riv Friends,

Spring is here and it is time to announce our first Michigan Riv Ride of the season. 

Bring your favorite Rivendell to downtown Hastings, Michigan (parking lot behind Waldorff’s) on May 13th at 10:30 am for a ride with other Riv owners. We have a 35-40 mile route planned through beautiful Yankee Springs, and will end where we began, in downtown Hastings. Join us at the lovely Waldorff Brewpub where we will convene after, for food and drinks. 

https://www.walldorffbrewpub.com/story

The road is gravel, so consider that when choosing what tires you’re running. If we get rained out, the ride will be rescheduled for May 27th, same time. This ride is not affiliated with Rivendell Bicycle Works; it is a meeting of like-minded riders who will probably ride Rivs. Ride at your own risk.

We are so excited to see you there! 

Leah Peterson and Marc Irwin

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On Apr 22, 2023, at 10:15 AM, Richard Rose <rmro...@gmail.com> wrote:

I was thinking Yankee Springs? I am thinking of driving over on Friday to ride the trail & camp @ Yankee? Short drive to Hastings Saturday morning.

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[Leah Peterson]

Hi Friends,

The storms forecast for the weekend are going to force us to reschedule the ride. We needed to give ample time for those who are joining us from out of the area to prepare.

Instead of Saturday 13th, the ride will now be Saturday, May 27th, 10:30 am. 

We are excited to see you then.

Leah and Marc

On May 5, 2023, at 12:04 PM, Leah Peterson <jonasa...@gmail.com> wrote:



[George Schick]

Y'all may want to keep in mind that's Memorial Day weekend.  Not sure how crowded the roads around Hastings and the Yankee Springs Recreation Area get during the year's first big holiday, but things might get a little dicey.

[Marc Irwin]

That is always something to consider there.  We will only be riding 6 miles on paved secondary roads, the rest will be gravel.  The main traffic concerns in the area are around Gun Lake and Chief Noonday road which we will be avoiding.   I did a solo trip last year on that weekend and had no problems at all.

Marc

[Leah Peterson]

Reminder: one week from today is our Riv Ride! Ready the Rivendells, pack them up and bring to them for a ride through Yankee Springs Recreation Area!

Date: May 27

Time: 1030

Place: Park at Waldorff’s in Hastings, Michigan

What: 35-40 mile route on gravel roads in Yankee Springs

Join us afterwards for food and drinks at Waldorff’s Brewpub. 

Can’t wait to see you all!

Leah and Marc

On May 9, 2023, at 10:03 AM, Marc Irwin <irwi...@gmail.com> wrote:

That is always something to consider there.  We will only be riding 6 miles on paved secondary roads, the rest will be gravel.  The main traffic concerns in the area are around Gun Lake and Chief Noonday road which we will be avoiding.   I did a solo trip last year on that weekend and had no problems at all.

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[Leah Peterson]

Here is the route for our Unofficial Riv Ride on Saturday. Join us at 1030 for a sunny ride in Michigan’s scenic countryside. Followed by food and drinks at Waldorff’s.

 Can’t wait to see you! Respond if you are coming, just so we have an idea about party size.

Thanks!

Leah

On May 20, 2023, at 1:55 PM, Leah Peterson <jonasa...@gmail.com> wrote:



[CapNMike]

Leah and Marc,

Thanks for putting this Unofficial Gathering together. I'm looking forward to a great ride and social time. See you Saturday!

-Mike

[Leah Peterson]

I can’t wait to meet you, Mike!

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On May 24, 2023, at 8:40 PM, CapNMike <mike.l...@gmail.com> wrote:

Leah and Marc,

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[Leah Peterson]

REMINDER: TOMORROW! We want to see you and your Rivs for a ride tomorrow! We ride at 1030 but come early for introductions and photo opportunities. Details below.

Leah and Marc

On May 24, 2023, at 8:40 PM, CapNMike <mike.l...@gmail.com> wrote:

Leah and Marc,

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[Joe Bernard]

Y'all have fun now, ya hear??!

[George Schick]

The weather forecast looks like you can expect nearly perfect conditions.  https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=42.2344&lon=-85.5516