I may need to take up randonneuring

[KnottedYet]

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?

[mimitabby]

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

[jobob]

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.

[KnottedYet]

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!

[mimitabby]

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.

[jobob]

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

[mimitabby]

second one down, yup, but the red is a lovely rich color, not shown here.
that's it, good work Jobob!

[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.

[caligurl]

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!