Riv Rally East - Full speed ahead!!!
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Montclair BobbyB
Apr 14, 2012, 9:03:57 PM4/14/12
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Wow, we're a mere week away from Riv Rally East... I'm ready!!! (well
not really, but getting there)...
I've been checking the weather daily, and although we're still a week
away, there is rain in the forecast for next Sat/Sun (at least as of
today). Let's hope the rain will skip us, but better to be
prepared... So I'll be putting fenders on and getting my waterproof
riding gear together. But I'm also bringing shorts, a T-shirt and
sunglasses... because there's only one way to roll... with optimism..
Besides, I have a favorite quote: "Rain only makes a good ride better"
LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS RIDE!!!
Peace
Bobby
not really, but getting there)...
I've been checking the weather daily, and although we're still a week
away, there is rain in the forecast for next Sat/Sun (at least as of
today). Let's hope the rain will skip us, but better to be
prepared... So I'll be putting fenders on and getting my waterproof
riding gear together. But I'm also bringing shorts, a T-shirt and
sunglasses... because there's only one way to roll... with optimism..
Besides, I have a favorite quote: "Rain only makes a good ride better"
LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS RIDE!!!
Peace
Bobby
Montclair BobbyB
Apr 15, 2012, 3:49:47 PM4/15/12
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Gearing for the worst, hoping for a break...
I'm doing a daily rain dance... BRING IT, I say. (Hopefully wishing
for rain will have a reverse effect)...
Regardless I've got my full-size Cascadia fenders mounted, and my
rainproof saddle cover (I'll also add a little more Proofide,
especially to the underside).
Next I'll pack everything in Hefty trash bags inside my so-called
waterproof Ortliebs.
I've got a pretty good rain jacket (and rain pants, especially given
that it may be cold).
And I'll wear whatever wool I own.
Any other tips from folks who regularly ride in the rain?
BB
On Apr 14, 9:03 pm, Montclair BobbyB <montclairbob...@gmail.com>
wrote:
I'm doing a daily rain dance... BRING IT, I say. (Hopefully wishing
for rain will have a reverse effect)...
Regardless I've got my full-size Cascadia fenders mounted, and my
rainproof saddle cover (I'll also add a little more Proofide,
especially to the underside).
Next I'll pack everything in Hefty trash bags inside my so-called
waterproof Ortliebs.
I've got a pretty good rain jacket (and rain pants, especially given
that it may be cold).
And I'll wear whatever wool I own.
Any other tips from folks who regularly ride in the rain?
BB
On Apr 14, 9:03 pm, Montclair BobbyB <montclairbob...@gmail.com>
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Steve Palincsar
Apr 15, 2012, 4:42:19 PM4/15/12
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I have a pair of yellow safety glasses I use in the rain. The yellow
color makes a bleak, gray day a lot brighter.
color makes a bleak, gray day a lot brighter.
Also, a wool cycling cap under your helmet helps a lot on a rainy day.
PATRICK MOORE
Apr 15, 2012, 5:52:28 PM4/15/12
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If you use rose-colored glasses, you are guaranteed to have a happy day!
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Montclair BobbyB
Apr 15, 2012, 8:08:49 PM4/15/12
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Great ideas, Steve... I also have a helmet cover, but I wonder how
well it breaths... I like the wool cap suggestion much better.
BB
well it breaths... I like the wool cap suggestion much better.
BB
ascpgh
Apr 16, 2012, 4:58:34 AM4/16/12
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Feet: I'm adding my neoprene booties if the prediction gets really
damp. Too bulky to haul around daily, and a bit of a hassle to put on
for a sprinkle.
Hands: A wad of nitrile exam gloves, handy both for doing repairs in
the absence of soap & water and as a final barrier to wetness, even in
GoreTex.
Bags: Martexin to reproof the waxed cotton, plastic can liners to
double down. No worse than post-ride clothes that are wet.
Electronics: Pelican 1010 submersible case and/or Seal Line small roll
top half clear bag. Wilderness Voyagers in Ohiopyle will be a candy
store of dry gear and as small as Confluence may seem, a maker of
other (mostly paddle head) drygear is located there (http://
www.immersionresearch.com/). Those whitewater folks have some good
items both from their drybag ranges and neoprene inventories; socks,
in-shoe booties, gloves, caps, balaclavas, etc.
I keep my helmet cover, thin beanie cap, pair of nitriles and saddle
cover in the pocket of my commuter bag. If otherwise unprepared for
rain when I am going home those will keep it reasonable. If the temp
has dropped to dire levels and I am without the booties I will grab a
couple plastic bags and put them on under the socks.
ANDY
Pittsburgh
damp. Too bulky to haul around daily, and a bit of a hassle to put on
for a sprinkle.
Hands: A wad of nitrile exam gloves, handy both for doing repairs in
the absence of soap & water and as a final barrier to wetness, even in
GoreTex.
Bags: Martexin to reproof the waxed cotton, plastic can liners to
double down. No worse than post-ride clothes that are wet.
Electronics: Pelican 1010 submersible case and/or Seal Line small roll
top half clear bag. Wilderness Voyagers in Ohiopyle will be a candy
store of dry gear and as small as Confluence may seem, a maker of
other (mostly paddle head) drygear is located there (http://
www.immersionresearch.com/). Those whitewater folks have some good
items both from their drybag ranges and neoprene inventories; socks,
in-shoe booties, gloves, caps, balaclavas, etc.
I keep my helmet cover, thin beanie cap, pair of nitriles and saddle
cover in the pocket of my commuter bag. If otherwise unprepared for
rain when I am going home those will keep it reasonable. If the temp
has dropped to dire levels and I am without the booties I will grab a
couple plastic bags and put them on under the socks.
ANDY
Pittsburgh
ascpgh
Apr 16, 2012, 5:11:33 AM4/16/12
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Whoops, forgot to add the drastic difference between the quality of
the GAP surface versus the C&O Canal toe path. The quality of the
crushed limestone bed of the GAP is so much better than the western
end of the C & O, it is able to drain the heaviest steady downpour and
presents a stable riding surface in the process.
My last PGH-DC trip started in an absolute torrential downpour and the
worst result was (besides the obvious) some pooling visible on the
trail as the highest volume rainfall is delayed in its runoff. As soon
as we passed the center in Cumberland, where we will start, the path
was good old fashioned dirt. By that time the rain had passed and it
was nice but the water had soaked the ground and the varying quality
of the C & O was from muddy to caking. Fenders had to be carved free
of packed mud from time to time and at Hancock, we were easily tempted
to hop over the canal to the paved W. Maryland Railway trail for its
length to enjoy the freedom from glop.
Be sure to consider ad hoc flaps for the fenders to keep the limey
water from the cranks/BB/chain and fellow riders' faces.
ANDY
Pittsburgh
the GAP surface versus the C&O Canal toe path. The quality of the
crushed limestone bed of the GAP is so much better than the western
end of the C & O, it is able to drain the heaviest steady downpour and
presents a stable riding surface in the process.
My last PGH-DC trip started in an absolute torrential downpour and the
worst result was (besides the obvious) some pooling visible on the
trail as the highest volume rainfall is delayed in its runoff. As soon
as we passed the center in Cumberland, where we will start, the path
was good old fashioned dirt. By that time the rain had passed and it
was nice but the water had soaked the ground and the varying quality
of the C & O was from muddy to caking. Fenders had to be carved free
of packed mud from time to time and at Hancock, we were easily tempted
to hop over the canal to the paved W. Maryland Railway trail for its
length to enjoy the freedom from glop.
Be sure to consider ad hoc flaps for the fenders to keep the limey
water from the cranks/BB/chain and fellow riders' faces.
ANDY
Pittsburgh
Montclair BobbyB
Apr 16, 2012, 9:29:29 AM4/16/12
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Thanks, Andy.
Checked the forecast today, and it seems to be improving slightly from
the (dire) forecast of 2 days ago... By Wed we should have a pretty
good idea what we'll be facing, but it's good to know the riding
surface (most important) should handle any rain we might get.
Bobby
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Checked the forecast today, and it seems to be improving slightly from
the (dire) forecast of 2 days ago... By Wed we should have a pretty
good idea what we'll be facing, but it's good to know the riding
surface (most important) should handle any rain we might get.
Bobby
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Minh
Apr 16, 2012, 5:20:07 PM4/16/12
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Ha! I've got on the full fenders + mudflaps, hopefully that's enough to ward off the rain. Also packing an extra sweater!
Montclair BobbyB
Apr 18, 2012, 8:53:33 PM4/18/12
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OK, here's the Weather Underground forecast that we should plan around
(which be forewarned, will vary from hot to cold!!!):
For Cumberland MD, Saturday:
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of a
thunderstorm and rain. Depending on which weather forecast you
believe, the high can range from 72F to 82F. Chance of rain 40%.
For Confluence PA, Saturday afternoon is pretty much the same as
Cumberland. It's the evening forecast that's changed MY mind about
camping:
Overcast with a chance of snow and rain showers after midnight. Fog
overnight. Depending on which forecast you believe, temps will range
from mid-50s to a low of 30F!!!.
THAT COULD REPRESENT AS MUCH AS A FIFTY DEGREE TEMPERATURE SWING...
Wow....
Confluence and Ohiopyle on Sunday:
Overcast. Fog early. High of 52F (although it may be as cold as 36F at
8 AM). Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%
SO to be conservative, expect varied skies with SOME RAIN, possible T-
storms on Sat, and temperatures ranging from very cold (in the 30s
Sunday AM) to hot (over 80 on Sat). THAT should leave you with enough
info to pack accordingly, RIGHT???? @#$%!!!!
Friday evening we're looking for a spot to meet in Cumberland. I'll
gladly accept recommendations... and would just as soon meet in town
(Cumberland) than out in Lavale.
Oh boy, this is gonna be FUN!!! (Unfortunately Rusty Click and Ed
Quigley will be unable to join due to a unexpected personal
commitment; Sorry guys, we'll miss you.)
Peace,
Bobby
(which be forewarned, will vary from hot to cold!!!):
For Cumberland MD, Saturday:
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of a
thunderstorm and rain. Depending on which weather forecast you
believe, the high can range from 72F to 82F. Chance of rain 40%.
For Confluence PA, Saturday afternoon is pretty much the same as
Cumberland. It's the evening forecast that's changed MY mind about
camping:
Overcast with a chance of snow and rain showers after midnight. Fog
overnight. Depending on which forecast you believe, temps will range
from mid-50s to a low of 30F!!!.
THAT COULD REPRESENT AS MUCH AS A FIFTY DEGREE TEMPERATURE SWING...
Wow....
Confluence and Ohiopyle on Sunday:
Overcast. Fog early. High of 52F (although it may be as cold as 36F at
8 AM). Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%
SO to be conservative, expect varied skies with SOME RAIN, possible T-
storms on Sat, and temperatures ranging from very cold (in the 30s
Sunday AM) to hot (over 80 on Sat). THAT should leave you with enough
info to pack accordingly, RIGHT???? @#$%!!!!
Friday evening we're looking for a spot to meet in Cumberland. I'll
gladly accept recommendations... and would just as soon meet in town
(Cumberland) than out in Lavale.
Oh boy, this is gonna be FUN!!! (Unfortunately Rusty Click and Ed
Quigley will be unable to join due to a unexpected personal
commitment; Sorry guys, we'll miss you.)
Peace,
Bobby
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