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Message started by Bud_Bent on Nov 6^th, 2007, 12:33pm

Title: New and Improved - FWBA Bicycles Inc Century
Post by Bud_Bent on Nov 6^th, 2007, 12:33pm

Well, maybe my gripe in the FWBA yahoo group helped; FWBA is claiming an improved route for this coming Sunday's version. They say no more riding over the gravel patches, and a less busy route back. I may try it again. More info here (http://www.fwbaclub.org/ride/ride_pop.cfm?ride=476).

Title: Re: New and Improved - FWBA Bicycles Inc Century
Post by Bud_Bent on Nov 6^th, 2007, 6:34pm

Rose is thinking about doing the 38 mile route. As I recall, last time I did this ride, there was a large group doing the shorter distance. Bicycles Inc does sag and snacks, so if the route is smooth, this might be a good ride.

Title: Re: New and Improved - FWBA Bicycles Inc Century
Post by Bud_Bent on Nov 9^th, 2007, 7:27pm

Today, I finally got a setup built for carrying the tandem on my pickup, so Rose and I will be doing the 38 mile route on the tandem, Sunday afternoon.

Title: Re: New and Improved - FWBA Bicycles Inc Century
Post by bent_eagle on Nov 10^th, 2007, 9:35pm

Do you have to be a member to do this ride? It sounds like fun, and the 38 mile option should work for my wife and I too.

Title: Re: New and Improved - FWBA Bicycles Inc Century
Post by Bud_Bent on Nov 11^th, 2007, 6:59am

bent_eagle wrote:

Do you have to be a member to do this ride? It sounds like fun, and the 38 mile option should work for my wife and I too.

No, you don't need to be a member of anything. Anyone can ride this one.

Title: Re: New and Improved - FWBA Bicycles Inc Century
Post by Bud_Bent on Nov 11^th, 2007, 11:39am

Here's the makeshift rack I rigged up for the tandem. I'm about to try it out in a little while.

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x5/Bud_Bent/tarack1.jpg

Title: Re: New and Improved - FWBA Bicycles Inc Century
Post by FooRider on Nov 11^th, 2007, 12:05pm

Looks like a pretty nifty solution, Bud.

Title: Re: New and Improved - FWBA Bicycles Inc Century
Post by bent_eagle on Nov 12^th, 2007, 9:52am

How did the ride go, Bud? My wife and I couldn't be there.

Title: Re: New and Improved - FWBA Bicycles Inc Century
Post by EZ-Rose on Nov 12^th, 2007, 9:17pm

bent_eagle wrote:

How did the ride go, Bud? My wife and I couldn't be there.

The ride went well...several people showed up. A few tandums...we were the only recumbent tandem. It's been a long time since I have done 37miles in one day, and of course my first big club ride. A few of the women asked me the same question..." Is that bike...or (thing) confortable?" And of course ya know my answer!! :)