Oh geeze. I crave this jersey.
http://duque.net/sfrandonneurs/poll.htm
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Oh geeze. I crave this jersey.
http://duque.net/sfrandonneurs/poll.htm
Retro-grouch!! It's a nice looking jersey, but I still don't wanna ride that far :D
therein lies the rub.
Though I suppose if I did the 200K* that would justify it.
( * in freakin' January :p )
You could do the 200K Jo.
Come on, ride with me. :)
V.
I would love to ride that far. And I'd want the jersey, if it was wool.
Ibex's team jerseys are similar and wool.
I'm so out of it...what is "retro-grouch"? I know "retro" and I know "grouch" but what is "retro-grouch"?
There are a bunch of randonneurs here in Seattle somewhere. Betcha their jersey isn't as cool as you guys' jersey. Can I come ride with y'all just to get the shirt?
no, it's not as cool. the Seattle Randonneurs wear a blue jersey with white letters. But the Oregon Randonneurs wear a red Jersey with black trim, it's really beautiful. but they are all wool, both Seattle and Oregon...
http://www.seattlerandonneur.org/gal...km_1_2005.html
Yep, the SF one is wool as well.
I think the Seattle Randonneurs jersey is mighty nice. But I do like the design on the SF jersey, simple yet effective.
V, you're so sweet. I'd see you at the start & that's about it. :D
Oooh! I want!
MimiT- are the Seattle Randonneurs through Cascade, or do y'all have your own website?
(once I get my new bike all set up, I really do want to start the long rides)
Edit: oops, nevermind. Now I see the link.... brain fart. Must have more coffee!
I belong to cascade but not the seattle randonneurs.
I also belong to the redmond cycling club which has no members from redmond.
RCC (redmond cycling club ) also has its own web page. I was trying to find a photo of the Oregon Rando Jersey. I guess i have one on my own camera at home... can't find one on the web; it must be a new jersey.
Is the Oregon Rando jersey the second one down in this link ?
(or is the one they show here just a prototype?)
http://www.portlandcyclewear.com/cat...57/2700560.htm
second one down, yup, but the red is a lovely rich color, not shown here.
that's it, good work Jobob!
:)
Retro-grouch (n.) someone who crabbily holds onto old stuff instead of embracing the new.
Or, in my case, wears wool, sits on leather, rides lugged steel, uses friction bar-end shifters, and carries whonkin' big canvas saddlebags. :D
wow! i like that jersey... simple but nice!!!!
and yes... you can do 200K! that's only 120ish miles! now get out there and ride!
http://www.smileycons.com/img/sports/09.gif
LOL !
but but but ... it's in January ! It could be cold and foggy and raining !
Or it could be gorgeous.
well, maybe I can do it
EXCUSE ME, young lady!???? remove that MAYBE right out of there! only positive thoughts... you CAN do it!
OK, OK, OK ! I'll start training, um, tomorrow.
OMG what have I done.
But I take solace in the fact that crazier things have been done in the pursuit of cool cycling clothing. :D
Jo, have you ever noticed that Cheerleader Cali also thinks anything below 70 degrees is abusive? :rolleyes: :D
OMG, glad I was sitting down . . . .Quote:
Originally Posted by jobob
THAT's what we like to hear around here! POSITIVE attitude! no maybes....
Wanna do it with me, Cali? :D
And how about you, SK? :D :D
lol! not in norcal! we can't do rides that involve overnight stays cuz most hotels won't take brie and i refuse to kennel her so that we can do rides!
no.... below 70 is cool.... 50-60ish is COLD! 40 is ABUSIVE! BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!! but i'm acclimated to the desert! i have an excuse!Quote:
Originally Posted by SadieKate
i just like to give everyone what i've always gotten from my cheerleader... the "you can do it" attitude.... i've never been told "you can't do that ride" (meaning abilities) even as a newbie! so i try to pass that on!
OK, Cali, you're off the hook.
I on the other hand wilt in temperatures above 80 degrees.
I also melt in the rain, though :rolleyes: (cue the Wicked Witch theme song)
i don't like cold rain.... (again... BRRRRRRRRRRRR) i don't mind a shower in the summer.... it feels good! but cold rain.. ICK!
ya.... i don't get too many sub 80 rides in spring and summer! we've been starting out our weekend rides at below 80, if we get out early enough... but once the sun is really up.... the heat is on! :eek: i think the 80's is probably my favorite temps to ride in... upper 70's... i've decided i don't like the heat this year either... but it's ride in it or not ride :mad:
(brie thanx you for letting me off the hook.... she pouts as is when we leave to ride.... sometimes i hear her cryingn at the door when i stop at the end of the driveway to get my edge, etc all set http://www.smileycons.com/img/emotions/206.gif.... do ya think she knows it's breaking my heart to hear that??)
Jo - I will ride it with you. When is it??? OMG did I just say that.:D :DQuote:
Originally Posted by jobob
Allright !!!! This is gonna be fun! :D
(in a sick demented masochistic sort of way)
Before Trekhawk returns to her senses, hee hee....
There are 3 (or 4?) brevet series that I'm aware of in Northern California in 2007. We surely can fit a 200K in before you head back Down Under.
SF Randonneurs: Their 2007 Schedule isn't posted yet, but the 200K has traditionally been held in (mid?) January. gahhhh
http://www.sfrandonneurs.org/
Santa Rosa:Their 2007 schedule isn't posted yet, but last year's 200K was in early March.
http://home.pacbell.net/donnk/
Davis Bike Club: they didn't have a brevet series in early 2006 but they started it up again this fall, and will be putting on the full series again in 2007. Their 200K is scheduled for March 10, so perhaps they're combining forces with Santa Rosa?
http://www.davisbikeclub.org/ultra/2006/default.htm
Santa Cruz Randonneurs: The 200K is tentatively scheduled for Sat. March 17.
http://pages.prodigy.net/scrandonneurs/
Just a little comment about the 2 Davis 200k brevets as they are both at (potentially) nicer times of year weather-wise. The 200k scheduled for 9/30 will be significantly easier than the one on 3/10. 4,000 ft of climbing compared to almost 7,000.
Yikes I dont think Jo will want to push me up that many hills.:DQuote:
Originally Posted by SadieKate
Did you fashion mavens notice that the jersey orders are due 9/17?
http://duque.net/sfrandonneurs/2007-jersey1.htm
Hey Jo do you think this jersey would make us ride faster???Quote:
Originally Posted by SadieKate
wow - if I had known what retro fashion mavens you were I would have given you the link for the various jersey design proposals Carlos came up with before this one. SF Rando folks were all asked to vote.
the SF rando 200k course is generally from the bridge to the Pt. Reyes lighthouse and back. tough course - no sustained climbs but enough rollers to make you work. last year it dumped rain. I didn't do the 200 but have friends who did.
davis' brevets actually have some support. SF's do not. brevets are "unsupported", but some series provide some food at controls and actual people to mark your card (different from the "safeway 600k" I did with SF where you have to buy something and get a time/dated receipt.)
Oh, no worries, they (you?) did a fine job, it's an excellent design.Quote:
Originally Posted by maillotpois
Yeah, it looks like lots of fun. :rolleyes: Well, I've determined I will do a 200K brevet next year - and the good news is there are at least 3 to choose from.Quote:
the SF rando 200k course is generally from the bridge to the Pt. Reyes lighthouse and back. tough course - no sustained climbs but enough rollers to make you work. last year it dumped rain. I didn't do the 200 but have friends who did.
Altho the Davis one at the end of this month looks good in theory, no way in creation will I be ready for a 200 K in under 3 weeks.
Hey Jobob,
The Oregon Randonneurs do a Populaire Series too. A Populaire is only 100K - I bet they'd even let you buy the jersey after one. ;) But requirements for membership include fenders and webbed feet....
Jo, don't forget that we talked last year about riding a 200K permanent so we could pick our time and place. Like the Flatlander's Fiesta out of Davis with minimal climbing (and a club house). I think you could wear a SF Randonneur's jersey after that.
Im a bit excited about this. I dont care where or when we ride as long as its before I depart for Aust. Jo's idea so she gets to choose.:)Quote:
Originally Posted by SadieKate
Well I'm hoping you'll do the SF one with me. I'm doing that series so if if something goes wrong, I've got some other choices.
Don't forget to mark your calendars for Paris in August. You're all coming to cheer me on... right????? :eek:
V.
Hmm might not be able to make Paris....Ill be heading in the other direction.Quote:
Originally Posted by Veronica
After all those doubles you have done Im sure you will rock on the Brevet series.
Ill be waiting for my postcard from (insert accent here) gay Paris.:)