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https://rbentonline.org/YaBB.pl General Category >> Upcoming Rides >> RBENT gathering Sat Aug 4 - 8AM Rollout https://rbentonline.org/YaBB.pl?num=1341784159 Message started by FlyingLaZBoy on Jul 8th, 2012, 4:49pm |
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Title: RBENT gathering Sat Aug 4 - 8AM Rollout Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Jul 8th, 2012, 4:49pm NOTE: Sat Aug 4, RIDE STARTS AT BICYCLES PLUS, MACARTHUR AND BELT LINE, 8AM rollout -- see post further down for details. ************************** RIDE IS SCHEDULED, DETAILS TO FOLLOW -- PB 7/13 I'm contemplating an RBENT gathering for Saturday August 4th, for a special purpose... but need to check some things first. Kindly hold that morning open on your schedules for a bit... Probably looking at a 7:30 (yawn) rollout, to beat the heat a bit... followed by a brunch. |
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Title: Re: Possible RBENT gathering Sat Aug 4 - hold date Post by JimFPU on Jul 8th, 2012, 6:56pm WHAT kind of crazy teaser is that?! [smiley=twitchy.gif] |
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Title: Re: Possible RBENT gathering Sat Aug 4 - hold date Post by aikigreg on Jul 8th, 2012, 7:23pm I'm fairly certain my LAST class for grad school is on that date, but if not, it sounds like fun! |
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Title: Re: Possible RBENT gathering Sat Aug 4 - hold date Post by Action Lad on Jul 8th, 2012, 7:42pm I think I'm free that weekend. If so, I'm in. . . but what suspense!! [smiley=jawdrop.gif] |
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Title: Re: Possible RBENT gathering Sat Aug 4 - hold date Post by Monkeywrangler22 on Jul 8th, 2012, 9:07pm One of us can probably make it...but we will need details to figure out which of us will attend. |
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Title: Re: Possible RBENT gathering Sat Aug 4 - hold date Post by Bud_Bent on Jul 9th, 2012, 1:10pm That's my last weekend before surgery, so I should be able to make it. This will be something close to Crowley, right? |
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Title: Re: Possible RBENT gathering Sat Aug 4 - hold date Post by Killer Bee on Jul 12th, 2012, 9:55pm Sounds interesting. |
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Title: Re: Possible RBENT gathering Sat Aug 4 - hold date Post by Rawhide on Jul 12th, 2012, 10:49pm Will be in North Dakota to do CANDISC |
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Title: Re: Possible RBENT gathering Sat Aug 4 - hold date Post by Monkeywrangler22 on Jul 13th, 2012, 7:14am Rawhide wrote:
Oh you lucky dog! I love CANDISC! I rode it in'96 & '97. |
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Title: Re: Possible RBENT gathering Sat Aug 4 - hold date Post by Denman on Jul 13th, 2012, 7:01pm I'll pencil that date in. I've been riding mostly MUP's on Saturday mornings especially those with shade. |
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Title: RBENT gathering Sat Aug 4 - hold date Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Jul 13th, 2012, 7:59pm OK -- the date is ON... but the route and location aren't set quite yet. What this IS, is an RBENT group gathering to actually honor Steve (and Peggy) Petty on being crazy enough to do the RAAM event... Undoubtedly the first local RBENT representatives (apart from Sandy Earl, of course, but she's not local!) to attempt this particular bit of cycling lunacy -- and yes, John Schlitter is an honorary RBENTer, but he isn't local, either! I had to check with Steve and Peggy to see if they could MAKE it that day, natcherally!!!! The concept for the gathering is to do a morning ride (of a couple different speeds and distances), then go eat somewhere, where Steve and Peggy will regale us with tales of their RAAM experience, good, bad, or ugly. I'm thinking that we'll meet somewhere Coppell / DFW Airport area and do a ride, but I'm having a hard time finding a place to go afterwards that serves an affordable breakfast/brunch that can seat a group... SO -- give me a few more days to make this more concrete, but please make plans to attend, Sat Aug 4, for a 7:30AM rollout -- yeah, it's early, but I want to beat the (potential) heat!!! There is no "rain date" scheduled at the moment... Paul |
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Title: Re: RBENT gathering Sat Aug 4 - hold date Post by Denman on Jul 14th, 2012, 7:13pm Dohhh! I was just reminded that I will be at a wedding on August 4th. In New York. |
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Title: Re: RBENT gathering Sat Aug 4 - hold date Post by JimFPU on Jul 15th, 2012, 7:38am I'm trying to get Kim interested, but I'm sure I can make the ride and fun! If there is a beginner route, I'll talk Kim into it somehow. It's all about leaving the kids for such a long time with no quick easy way back if something happens...I'll work on a kid watcher! [smiley=runover.gif] |
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Title: Re: RBENT gathering Sat Aug 4 - hold date Post by Monkeywrangler22 on Jul 15th, 2012, 9:33am I will try to send Dave if it fits his schedule. |
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Title: Re: RBENT gathering Sat Aug 4 - hold date Post by Opus the Poet on Jul 15th, 2012, 10:28pm I have a standing appointment on the first Saturday of the month. |
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Title: Re: RBENT gathering Sat Aug 4 - Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Jul 18th, 2012, 10:10pm OK, after cogitating on this for a while, I realized that the 3 ride distances created last year out of Coppell should lend themselves nicely to this... The only thing really lacking is a place to go eat afterwards for a significant-sized group. There's an IHOP down at MacArthur and 635, but it may be crowded on a Saturday... So, what the heck, let's ride. Meet at the Bicycles Plus in Coppell/ValleyRanch, on MacArthur just north of Belt Line -- 7:30 for socializing and prep, 8:00AM rollout, we should be finished by around 10:30.... We'll all ride together down to the Shell Station at 114 (6 miles), then split off for different distance/speed groups, then all meet back at the start. Once we get back, we can figure out the best way to have Steve and Peggy talk a bit about RAAM!!! ROUTES HAVE CHANGED -- SEE POST ON AUGUST 2 -- PB Terrie and I will be "leading" the shorter version, on the Margarita Machine. I'll be fishing for a couple of other ride leaders for the other two route options!!! I think Dave Rothgeb may be available to lead one version... Paul 214 690 6781 |
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Title: Re: RBENT gathering Sat Aug 4 - 8AM Rollout Post by diannalightning on Jul 19th, 2012, 2:49pm Paul, Guero's Mexican Grill is just down MacArthur from Bicycle Plus (literally on the same side of MacArthur just south of the Beltline/MacArthur intersection). Address is 817 S Macarthur Blvd Ste 125, Coppell, TX 75019. I called and they open at 11am on Saturdays. There is an outside patio and room inside. |
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Title: Re: RBENT gathering Sat Aug 4 - 8AM Rollout Post by Ric_Clark on Jul 28th, 2012, 11:00am I am in. Hope Jay, John, and Tony will ride with us. [smiley=pepper.gif] |
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Title: Re: RBENT gathering Sat Aug 4 - 8AM Rollout Post by JimFPU on Jul 28th, 2012, 2:10pm I plan on being there with the SXP. Not sure yet which route I'll take...MAYBE I can keep up with the Margarita Machine on the 22... |
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Title: Re: RBENT gathering Sat Aug 4 - 8AM Rollout Post by urbinrider on Jul 29th, 2012, 2:16pm Count me in I live just a mile south of that bike shop so I will mark my calender Aug 4th see you all there |
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Title: Re: RBENT gathering Sat Aug 4 - 8AM Rollout Post by Killer Bee on Jul 29th, 2012, 9:28pm Peggy & I are looking forward to the ride on Sat. It will be to catch up with old friends & make new friends. |
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Title: Re: RBENT gathering Sat Aug 4 - 8AM Rollout Post by Action Lad on Jul 31st, 2012, 12:40am Looks like I'll be there. |
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Title: Re: RBENT gathering Sat Aug 4 - 8AM Rollout Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Aug 2nd, 2012, 7:38am ROUTE CHANGES FOR SATURDAY'S RIDE I've modified the route for the first section -- we will all ride together for the first 10 miles, first touring a bit through Valley Ranch, then out to the Shell Station at Royal and 635, then split from there into a 27-mile (total) group and two 36-mile(total) groups. The 27 mile route is pretty flat -- NO WORRIES!!! One of the 36 mile groups (Clockwise around DFW) will have a tough climb along 161 -- the other (CCW halfway around DFW) will be much easier. The two 36-mile groups may well meet at the south end of DFW -- I might suggest meeting up at the bus transfer station there for a mutual rest stop, then riding the rest of the way around DFW and back to MacArthur together!!! The new maps... 27-miler http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1525880 36 easier route http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1525894 36 mile harder route http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1525924 See everybody there!!! We'll plan to go to Guero's for lunch/brunch afterwards!!!! They do a brunch from 11 to 2 -- with $5 BOTTOMLESS MIMOSAS!!!! here's the menu: http://www.guerosmexicangrill.com/menu/Weekend%20Brunch%20Menu.pdf |
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Title: Re: RBENT gathering Sat Aug 4 - 8AM Rollout Post by Monkeywrangler22 on Aug 2nd, 2012, 7:51pm [smiley=pepper.gif] Well you all may be stuck with me Saturday instead of Dave. He has a virus of some sort and feels pretty bad. I am not sure which route I prefer...27 easy, or the 36 half loop... Vic |
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Title: Re: RBENT gathering Sat Aug 4 - 8AM Rollout Post by Mizta_Nice on Aug 2nd, 2012, 8:23pm Is there a slowpoke group? If so, I might try to tag along. Seriously, I fear being lost and winding up on a milk carton. |
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Title: Re: RBENT gathering Sat Aug 4 - 8AM Rollout Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Aug 3rd, 2012, 6:52am All groups are intended to be "No Drop" - you simply choose. The 26-mile group is DEFINITELY no drop, and there is a shorter mileage cutoff option available. The intent of the shorter route is to roll at roughly 12-14mph down the road... And again, for the first 10 miles out to the Shell station, the intent is for EVERYBODY to ride together at a casual pace, just mixing it up. You have the option of returning to the start after the break at the Shell, which is only about 6 miles. Even the harder 30+ mile route isn't really intended to be a "haul a**" pace -- we're out to enjoy the morning, get some exercise, and meet new friends and reconnect with old ones... |
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Title: Re: RBENT gathering Sat Aug 4 - 8AM Rollout Post by JimFPU on Aug 3rd, 2012, 9:05am Mizta_Nice wrote:
Oh! Oh! That'd be me...no matter how far I go (I seem to be stuck in the 11-14MPH group...maybe I need a new bike!) ! LOL! But I put the RideWithGPS maps in my phone so no worries! |
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Title: Re: RBENT gathering Sat Aug 4 - 8AM Rollout Post by Action Lad on Aug 3rd, 2012, 9:22am By the way, does the restaurant accept plastic? I don't carry lots of cash if I don't have to. |
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Title: Re: RBENT gathering Sat Aug 4 - 8AM Rollout Post by Cookie on Aug 3rd, 2012, 9:26am Lord willing and the creek don't rise, I plan to join you all Saturday. We moved to Granbury a couple years ago :) and miss riding with the clowns :( every Tues. & Thurs. Jerry |
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Title: Re: RBENT gathering Sat Aug 4 - 8AM Rollout Post by Patti on Aug 3rd, 2012, 10:11am I'll be there too. Just haven't decided what to ride yet. |
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Title: Re: RBENT gathering Sat Aug 4 - 8AM Rollout Post by artcat on Aug 3rd, 2012, 10:31am I plan to be there |
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Title: Re: RBENT gathering Sat Aug 4 - 8AM Rollout Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Aug 3rd, 2012, 6:44pm Looks like an excellent turnout... Remember, we're all riding as a group the first 10 miles... Dave Rothgeb will be leading the "clockwise" around the airport group, and John Foster will be leading the CCW group (which Lynn Morrow knows well as well)... Paul |
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Title: Re: RBENT gathering Sat Aug 4 - 8AM Rollout Post by Mizta_Nice on Aug 3rd, 2012, 6:47pm Okay, I'm in. Looking forward to meeting all you fine folks. I'll be the guy who looks like he's only had four hours of sleep. |
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