I can probably bring camping gear and drive to some intermediate place (in northern Oregon?). Will this be the first TE camping party? Does Stinky Butt Dog like to camp?
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04-02-2008, 05:28 AM #1
Grease Monkey
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Oil is good, grease is better.
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1993 Bridgestone MB-3/Avocet O2 Air 40W
1980 Columbus Frame with 1970 Campy parts
1954 Raleigh 3-speed/Brooks B72
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04-02-2008, 07:42 AM #2
Tailwinds to you!
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good luck with the course, Deb; I'm sure you'll enjoy it and beautiful southern Oregon too.
I'll be going north to ride in the Skagit Valley (you'll be in/near the Rogue River valley - gorgeous!) with Jesvetmed and hopefully a few other TE riders that weekend, as I need to spend more time in the saddle, rather than behind the wheel!
Have tons o' fun...Mary
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04-06-2008, 01:33 PM #3
Grease Monkey
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The middle weekend I'm at UBI, there is an open club ride by the Siskiyou Velo Club: 50 mile moderate ride to Rogue River and return, tandems welcome. What more could I ask for?
Oil is good, grease is better.
2007 Peter Mooney w/S&S couplers/Terry Butterfly
1993 Bridgestone MB-3/Avocet O2 Air 40W
1980 Columbus Frame with 1970 Campy parts
1954 Raleigh 3-speed/Brooks B72
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04-14-2008, 04:47 PM #4
Grease Monkey
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I arrived yesterday around 1 pm to warm sunny weather. Checked into the hostel, bought some groceries, and took a 20 mile ride on the Bear Creek multi-use trail. Today it's rainy. UBI is loads of fun. My only complain so far is that they give you too many breaks (10-15 minutes every hour). Today we learned to use vernier calipers and thread pitch gages, then overhauled hubs. I learned 1 new thing about Shimano rear hubs (a rubber washer that can bind if you don't watch it). We did Campy hubs too, and they were very different. I used a torque wrench today too.
Only 15 minutes per day of internet time at the library, so have to go. Bye.Oil is good, grease is better.
2007 Peter Mooney w/S&S couplers/Terry Butterfly
1993 Bridgestone MB-3/Avocet O2 Air 40W
1980 Columbus Frame with 1970 Campy parts
1954 Raleigh 3-speed/Brooks B72
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04-14-2008, 07:16 PM #5
Don't whine
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Hi, Deb!!!
(ok, you've only got 15 minutes, move along!)"If Americans want to live the American Dream, they should go to Denmark." - Richard Wilkinson
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04-15-2008, 07:47 AM #6
It Matters To This One
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Oh, I have such happy memories of this area! Enjoy!!!
Originally Posted by DebW
"The best rides are the ones where you bite off much more than you can chew, and live through it." ~ Doug Bradbury
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04-19-2008, 01:03 PM #7
Grease Monkey
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Hello again. Only 5 minutes left. I'm loving the class. Overhauled 4 different hubs, built 2 wheels, 3 different bottom brackets, two shifter systems. We do both road and mtb bikes. Today I road 5 miles up Dead Indian Road, a good climb with nice views. Then stopped at the Earth Day festival. Supposed to rain today but hasn't yet.
Oil is good, grease is better.
2007 Peter Mooney w/S&S couplers/Terry Butterfly
1993 Bridgestone MB-3/Avocet O2 Air 40W
1980 Columbus Frame with 1970 Campy parts
1954 Raleigh 3-speed/Brooks B72
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04-19-2008, 02:55 PM #8
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DebW, I'm glad you're enjoying the UBI classes. They sound like they're a lot of work, but a lot of fun too!
Everything in moderation, including moderation.
2007 Rodriguez Adventure/B72
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04-19-2008, 04:02 PM #9
Don't whine
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Hey, Deb!
My offer still stands of flying you out here for a TE wheel-building party!"If Americans want to live the American Dream, they should go to Denmark." - Richard Wilkinson
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