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https://rbentonline.org/YaBB.pl General Category >> Upcoming Rides >> Upcoming LSR Populaire's https://rbentonline.org/YaBB.pl?num=1247777784 Message started by Killer Bee on Jul 16th, 2009, 3:56pm |
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Title: Upcoming LSR Populaire's Post by Killer Bee on Jul 16th, 2009, 3:56pm For those that are interested , The Lone Star Randonneurs have 3 separate upcoming rides(Popularies) that range in distances from 100k-160k(62+-100 miles). These rides are open to all riders, they do not require membership. This is a great way top get introduced to the world of randoneuring. The rides start in Princeton, Celina, & Plano. The dates are 8/2, 8/9, & 8/16. Here's a link to the LSR website: http://lonestarrandon.tripod.com/RideCalendar/2009/brevets.html |
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Title: Re: Upcoming LSR Populaire's Post by Bud_Bent on Jul 30th, 2009, 2:02pm The first of these rides is this coming Sunday, so let me bump this thread to the top. I had planned on going fishing Sunday, but since the water at my favorite crappie spot is probably the color of chocolate milk right now, I may consider riding. There are usually some very slow riders on these populaires, so don't feel you have to be a speedster to ride. From George Elizondo on the LSR google group: Beanstalk Metric Century – RUSA Populaire Sunday 08/2/08, 8:00 AM start Join us this Sunday, August 2, 2009 for the first in a series of RUSA populairs in memory of cyclist and Hotter-N-Hell (HHH) fanatic Mark Sachnik. The next three Sunday's will feature a different ride of 62 km or longer and all riders are welcome. You need not be a member of RUSA or LSR to ride. There are no entry fees. These rides are FREE. This Sunday, August 2nd, we will roll out of Princeton for the Beanstalk Metric Century. Ride start at 8:00 AM from the parking lot at the corner of N 2nd Street and E College Ave across from Lacy Elementary School in Princeton, TX. Bring a friend! This is an excellent opportunity to introduce someone to LSR, the sport of randonneuring and possibly test the long distance waters for some. The main requirements for this ride are: 1. Sign the waiver 2. Wear a helmet 3. Carry a control card, get it "validated" at the turnaround and turn it in at the finish. In exchange for the above, ride insurance is provided. There are no official ride/pace leaders. Ride at your own pace or with a group. There is no formal SAG support and no rest stops - you may choose to purchase food/drinks at stores along the route. The ride is non-competitive and all finishers from first to last are given equal recognition. Please RSVP, even if tentative, so that we have enough control cards for everyone. Hope to see ya there! The Rides: Sunday, August 2, 2009, 8:00AM Beanstalk (100 km - 62 mi) Sunday, August 9, 2009, 8:00AM Bobcat Bite (103 km - 64 mi) Sunday, August 16, 2009, 8:00AM Marko Polo (170.6 km - 106 mi) George Elizondo |
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Title: Re: Upcoming LSR Populaire's Post by AustinSkater on Jul 30th, 2009, 2:14pm Bud_Bent wrote:
Bud, thanks for posting that information, I was going to, but I never got a round tuit. Shellene and I won't be at the one on Sunday, but should be at the other two, both of which have links to rbent riders. Bobcat Bites was designed by Killer Bee. Marko Polo has special meaning to me; it was my first Populaire and I've been hooked ever since. |
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Title: Re: Upcoming LSR Populaire's Post by Pedalin` Peggy on Jul 30th, 2009, 2:34pm We are planing on ride this Sunday, would love to have some company. Pedalin Peggy |
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Title: Re: Upcoming LSR Populaire's Post by aikigreg on Jul 30th, 2009, 3:41pm Sounds like fun. I might can do this, and I'd love to see Steve-O and Peggy-O. |
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Title: Re: Upcoming LSR Populaire's Post by Killer Bee on Jul 30th, 2009, 3:45pm FYI about the Bobcat Populaire(8/9), there has been some road construction. There are 2 detours(#1-shortly after the Howe control & #2-prior to the Tioga control). The route is now 66.30 miles. I have sent revised cue sheet to Sharon Stevens & Dan Driscoll. Yes, Peggy & I plan on riding Sunday morning. |
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Title: Re: Upcoming LSR Populaire's Post by Hurricane Dan on Jul 30th, 2009, 8:17pm [smiley=dbanana.gif] Count me in. Couple of newbie questions though: To whom do you RSVP, the "info@lonestarrandon.org" address? Do we need to bring the waiver or will there be waivers there to sign? How early do you guys usually show up? I'd like to meet some of you RBENT legends before you leave me. :'( ;D Can you recommend a way to carry/view the route maps (which I assume are provided)? Thanks, Dan |
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Title: Re: Upcoming LSR Populaire's Post by Bud_Bent on Jul 30th, 2009, 8:35pm Email George Elizondo at gre099@gmail.com to rsvp. There will be waiver forms there. Everyone seems to have their own way of carrying cue sheets. I wouldn't worry about it on this ride; just check out what others do while you're there. I usually get there a half hour before the ride start. |
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Title: Re: Upcoming LSR Populaire's Post by Killer Bee on Jul 30th, 2009, 8:42pm Hurricane Dan wrote:
Dan, no, the ride leader will have the waiver available & ready for you to sign prior to the ride at the Populaire. Populaires vary in size from 15 to 30+(it just depends on the location, weather & what rides the other randonneurs have done the day before the Poulaire, & how much interest there is in randonneuring). Peggy & I normally show up 45 minutes prior to the start. AND the LSR group is PROMPT. If the ride starts at 8:00, you can almost bet on rolling at 8:00. Cue sheet holders pose an interesting dilemma for 'bents. Some riders mount cue sheet holders on their bars, some use the "clip" type handlebar holders, it's an individual preference. Peggy & I have our own system. Maybe some others can give you advice on what cue sheet holders they use? It's really easy. You're given a cue sheet , a permanent card which you get signed/with receipt at the controls & time signed(usually a convenience store) , onto to the next control. That's pretty much it. I hope that helps. |
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Title: Re: Upcoming LSR Populaire's Post by Pedalin` Peggy on Jul 30th, 2009, 8:54pm Looking froward to see you Greg, hope to hear stories, Dan I'm glad your going to come out on Sunday see you then. Pedalin Peggy |
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Title: Re: Upcoming LSR Populaire's Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Jul 30th, 2009, 10:58pm I'm probably in for Sunday, and may be bringing a newbie DF friend, the woman who I met last week that started commuting after reading the DMN article... Paul |
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Title: Re: Upcoming LSR Populaire's Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Jul 30th, 2009, 10:59pm Killer Bee wrote:
Or use Greg's system: "Cue sheet? We don't need no....." [smiley=vrolijk_26.gif] |
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Title: Re: Upcoming LSR Populaire's Post by aikigreg on Jul 31st, 2009, 12:05am FlyingLaZBoy wrote:
Or use Greg's system: "Cue sheet? We don't need no....." [smiley=vrolijk_26.gif] [/quote] What else do you think I ride with Bud all the time? I mean other than that he's a strikingly handsome devil and all..... [smiley=laugh.gif] |
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Title: Re: Upcoming LSR Populaire's Post by AustinSkater on Jul 31st, 2009, 6:40am Killer Bee wrote:
Cue sheet holders pose an interesting dilemma for 'bents. Some riders mount cue sheet holders on their bars, some use the "clip" type handlebar holders, it's an individual preference. Peggy & I have our own system. Maybe some others can give you advice on what cue sheet holders they use? [/quote] I used a cue sheet on my first brevet, and haven't carried one since (I usually ride with someone who has one). I would recommend two things before each ride: 1. Go to the LSR website and preview the cue sheet in advance, some routes are easier than others (some route creators love turns more than others). 2. Go to Bikely and see if you can find the route, if you can't find it create it. I usually make a copy from the latest cue sheet. This helps me remember some of the turns. http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Bean-Stalk If you think you're going to be riding alone, carry a cue sheet in a ziplock bag, otherwise it will rain. BTW, full disclaimer, I use a Garmin Edge 305 when riding. Have fun this Sunday, I'll be sitting in a jet plane, but would rather be riding. |
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Title: Re: Upcoming LSR Populaire's Post by Kwijybow on Jul 31st, 2009, 8:19am Going to my first rando event I needed a cue holder so I stole a $1 Walmart pencil case from my daughter, and attached a X-files ID badge lanyard that I found in a kitchen drawer. I still use it 3 years later. I put the Cue in a plastic bag inside the case so it won't rain. holder with Bunny Ears: http://i705.photobucket.com/albums/ww51/strada177/SANY0376.jpg Take Care, Nelson. |
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Title: Re: Upcoming LSR Populaire's Post by evblazer on Jul 31st, 2009, 8:26am Back before I retired my setup was as so. http://lh4.ggpht.com/_GIFgiCQnK-8/SXY1puzn1sI/AAAAAAAAAK4/OYZoyetCU3c/s800/BrevetGear.JPG The brevet bag I used had a map sheet pocket in the front and I could attach the bag to a fanny pack I kept to the side. When I was riding I usually pulled it up so it wasn't around my waste but a bit higher. If you carry it on your person you need to keep it in something like a ziplock to keep it intact. This setup is probably unique to me as the preying mantis bars don't leave alot (any) room for anything mounted to the bike. Sometimes I'd also ride with a garmin etrex with the map already loaded [smiley=yawn.gif] Probably far more then you need to carry on the bike. [smiley=tongue.gif] http://lh5.ggpht.com/_GIFgiCQnK-8/SXeN3dYoM8I/AAAAAAAAAMo/Uf8xopQXLLc/s800/BrevetBike.JPG |
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Title: Re: Upcoming LSR Populaire's Post by Kwijybow on Jul 31st, 2009, 8:52am A more accurate description I think: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3491/3774371737_be6c0b47ca_o.jpg ;) |
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Title: Re: Upcoming LSR Populaire's Post by Hurricane Dan on Jul 31st, 2009, 8:56am 'Preciate the advice everybody. I might try the pencil holder this weekend just cuz I have all the ingredients lying around. We'll go from there. [smiley=dankk2.gif] |
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Title: Re: Upcoming LSR Populaire's Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Jul 31st, 2009, 9:17am Dan, will you be riding the V3? I purchased a couple of map clips from RBM, put them on the SXP handlebar, and just attached a ziplock bag with the cue sheet in it. Doesn't contact my knees, and doesn't flap around much. Should work for you on the V3. However, I also get the cue info in advance, and reprint it in size 14 font, for readability.... ;) http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g73/flyinglazboy/grips005.jpg http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g73/flyinglazboy/grips006.jpg |
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Title: Re: Upcoming LSR Populaire's Post by evblazer on Jul 31st, 2009, 11:52am Kwijybow wrote:
ANd unfortunately I have to pedal all that without any dilithium crystals. |
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Title: Re: Upcoming LSR Populaire's Post by Killer Bee on Jul 31st, 2009, 12:06pm Or, just ride the route a bunch of times(like I have beanstalk and Bobcat) & that resolves the issue of a cue sheet or holder. |
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Title: Re: Upcoming LSR Populaire's Post by Hurricane Dan on Jul 31st, 2009, 6:15pm V3? In my dreams. I have an Actionbent, the cast iron model with the optional 40psi tires, custom untruable wheels and bonus safety feature of an extremely loud drive line! It's kinda like the Harley-Davidson loud pipe theory. People hear me coming and get out of the way! :o I have to say it's never given me any trouble though, and pushing all this weight should help for when I pick up a nice bike. |
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Title: Re: Upcoming LSR Populaire's Post by Killer Bee on Jul 31st, 2009, 8:21pm evblazer wrote:
EV, are you some kinda recumbent super hero?! [smiley=laugh.gif] I think batman had a utility belt just like yours. |
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Title: Re: Upcoming LSR Populaire's Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Aug 1st, 2009, 11:52am I see Sharon Stevens is planning to finish BeanStalk, then drive to Celina to do Bobcat that same afternoon.... Pettys, are you planning to join her? I'm tempted, but I will be hanging with a couple potentially more casual riders for BeanStalk, and may not be able to make a planned Bobcat start time... |
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Title: Re: Upcoming LSR Populaire's Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Aug 1st, 2009, 11:54am Hurricane Dan wrote:
Whoops, sorry -- who am I thinking of, that bought the steel V3??? PB |
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Title: Re: Upcoming LSR Populaire's Post by Hurricane Dan on Aug 1st, 2009, 1:34pm Powerbent when to look at that steel V3 at City cycles and was seriously considering it at one time... |
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Title: Re: Upcoming LSR Populaire's Post by aikigreg on Aug 1st, 2009, 5:53pm If the weather is looking bad in the morning, I won't be joining you guys. I'd hate to drive over an hour just to get rained on and turn around! Otherwise I'll see ya there I think. |
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Title: Re: Upcoming LSR Populaire's Post by MrOverdressed on Aug 7th, 2009, 7:48am Antone pedaling the 8/9 Populaire this Sunday? |
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Title: Re: Upcoming LSR Populaire's Post by Hurricane Dan on Aug 7th, 2009, 9:30am Heck yeah! But I'm having trouble clicking on the link to email Sharon. Does anyone have her email so I can let her know I'm coming? [smiley=dankk2.gif] |
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Title: Re: Upcoming LSR Populaire's Post by evblazer on Aug 7th, 2009, 9:47am smst199 [smiley=beer.gif] @ [smiley=cheers.gif] yahoo.com |
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Title: Re: Upcoming LSR Populaire's Post by Hurricane Dan on Aug 7th, 2009, 1:26pm Grassy butt senior! :P Email sent. See y'all Sunday. |
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Title: Re: Upcoming LSR Populaire's Post by MrOverdressed on Aug 8th, 2009, 7:18am Does anyone have the ride notes for tomorrow? |
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Title: Re: Upcoming LSR Populaire's Post by AustinSkater on Aug 8th, 2009, 10:30am MrOverdressed wrote:
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2009, 8:00 am 62 miles (100 km), start/finish in Celina, TX Ride a loop from Celina to Howe, Tioga, and return to Celina PARK in Celina downtown square area (square includes Louisiana Dr., Pecan St., Ohio Dr., and Walnut St.) |
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Title: Re: Upcoming LSR Populaire's Post by aikigreg on Aug 8th, 2009, 4:13pm I'll be there! |
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