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Message started by FlyingLaZBoy on Nov 25^th, 2007, 3:58pm

Title: White Rock Fair Weather Ride, Sat Dec 8th, 1PM
Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Nov 25^th, 2007, 3:58pm

I'd like to get some folks together for a ride of loops around White Rock on Saturday the 8th -- but starting at 1PM, to give whatever chill will probably be in the air a chance to go away a bit.

FAIR WEATHER CAVEATS --
* If it's below 40 degrees, it's off;
* If it's been raining, and areas around White Rock are probably still wet, it's off;
* If it's below 50 degrees, and the forecast says > 50% chance of rain, it's off;

MEET AT: The parking lot just west of the 7-11, near the spillway. Departure 1PM, or as close as possible.

Two Speed Groups anticipated -- a) 17-20 cruising speed, with sprint zones, three loops, and probable Loving Hills work; b) 12-16 cruising speed, more casual, two loops or whatever you want to do. Regrouping encouraged, as most of us are familiar with White Rock. Anticipated finish around 3:30PM.

Get out the balaclavas! There's a reasonable possibility of hot chocolate and snacks existing after the ride... :D

I will post on this board any last minute weather-related cancellations.

Paul

Title: Re: White Rock Fair Weather Ride, Sat Dec 8th, 1PM
Post by diannalightning on Nov 25^th, 2007, 4:06pm

Sounds good and I like the Fair Weather Caveats.

Title: Re: White Rock Fair Weather Ride, Sat Dec 8th, 1PM
Post by jman on Nov 25^th, 2007, 6:01pm

:D Sounds good to me. I can make it baring any unforseen family obligations. I ordered a replacement idler from Hostel Shoppe so my shifting will work right again on my "new" EZ 1CT and I look forward to riding with the old gang again.

Title: Re: White Rock Fair Weather Ride, Sat Dec 8th, 1PM
Post by robert.j on Nov 25^th, 2007, 7:48pm

Pretty sure I can make it.
Robert

Title: Re: White Rock Fair Weather Ride, Sat Dec 8th, 1PM
Post by bent_eagle on Nov 26^th, 2007, 6:53pm

I might be able to make it. Robert, would you like to ride together? I am in Southlake. Aren't you in Keller?

I'll bring my favorite post-ride recovery beverage: Blue Moon.

Title: Re: White Rock Fair Weather Ride, Sat Dec 8th, 1PM
Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Nov 26^th, 2007, 10:14pm

Would that be Blue Moon Belgian White, or Blue Moon the martini??? :D

Careful, the poe-leeze don't approve of open containers 'round White Rock...

Title: Re: White Rock Fair Weather Ride, Sat Dec 8th, 1PM
Post by bent_eagle on Nov 27^th, 2007, 3:31pm

That would be Blue Moon Belgian White, in a frosty mug, with a wedge of orange. Bummer about the White Rock rule. I didn't know about that. Oh, well. It's still a great recovery drink!

Title: Re: White Rock Fair Weather Ride, Sat Dec 8th, 1PM
Post by Richard on Nov 27^th, 2007, 4:19pm

Dang, the 8th is already committed. :(

Title: Re: White Rock Fair Weather Ride, Sat Dec 8th, 1PM
Post by robert.j on Nov 27^th, 2007, 6:06pm

Looks like Charlie's in. We'll figure out how to get his, Steve W's and my bike in my truck.

Title: Re: White Rock Fair Weather Ride, Sat Dec 8th, 1PM
Post by bent_eagle on Nov 28^th, 2007, 6:29pm

Oh, man. My wife just told me about something we have going on the 8th. Crap! Maybe next time...

Thanks anyway for the ride offer, Robert!

Title: Re: White Rock Fair Weather Ride, Sat Dec 8th, 1PM
Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Dec 2^nd, 2007, 8:57pm

I'm also leading the GDB "Distance Builder" ride that morning at 9AM to the tune of about 40 miles (probable average 14), so if anybody wants to join me for pretty much the entire freaking day on the bike and get in a reasonably casual-paced Metric, c'mon out to the southwest corner of Preston and Forest that morning!!! Weather forecast looks promising, at least as of Monday AM...

Paul

Title: Re: White Rock Fair Weather Ride, Sat Dec 8th, 1PM
Post by diannalightning on Dec 4^th, 2007, 8:03pm

Paul, is the 7-11 on Garland Rd?

Title: Re: White Rock Fair Weather Ride, Sat Dec 8th, 1PM
Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Dec 5^th, 2007, 8:57am

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g73/flyinglazboy/WRL08Dec.jpg

Title: Re: White Rock Fair Weather Ride, Sat Dec 8th, 1PM
Post by diannalightning on Dec 5^th, 2007, 1:05pm

Thank you, Paul. Joe, Eddie and I will see you Saturday. Carolyn has to work.

Title: Re: White Rock Fair Weather Ride, Sat Dec 8th, 1PM
Post by jcsadowski on Dec 5^th, 2007, 9:30pm

I would have liked to join you guys but my wife has "informed" me that I will be babysitting two half wild grandchildren.
JohnS

Title: Re: White Rock Fair Weather Ride, Sat Dec 8th, 1PM
Post by Strada177 on Dec 6^th, 2007, 4:14pm

jcsadowski wrote:

I would have liked to join you guys but my wife has "informed" me that I will be babysitting two half wild grandchildren.
JohnS

J.S., priorities! I thought when the kids finally left the roost ,you had all the free time in the world? Just set the kiddies in front of the TV set & go about your ride,they'll be fine.

On another note,will you be riding the New Rears ride again this year? Peggy & I are both riding(weather permitting). Since I been recovering ,the 37 mile route makes more sense than the 200K brevet(for me). I gotta work back up to that distance or I will be back on the sidelines again.

Title: Re: White Rock Fair Weather Ride, Sat Dec 8th, 1PM
Post by MrOverdressed on Dec 6^th, 2007, 4:29pm

As a suggestion if folks want to eat afterward we could eat at Barbec’s.

http://www.mrbreakfast.com/r_display.asp?restid=2356

Great Mom&Pop Diner that is famous for their beer biscuits.
Its located just a few blocks from the starting location.

Cash or check only no CC or debit cards accepted.

Terry

Title: Re: White Rock Fair Weather Ride, Sat Dec 8th, 1PM
Post by jcsadowski on Dec 7^th, 2007, 8:25am

I will second that opinion about Barbecs. Great Breakfast.

Yes I plan to do the Happy new Rear.

JohnS

Title: Re: White Rock Fair Weather Ride, Sat Dec 8th, 1PM
Post by MrOverdressed on Dec 7^th, 2007, 5:47pm

This is likely going to be a casual ride for all. The White Rock Marathon starts at 8:00AM and according to this website:
http://onlineraceresults.com/race/view_race.php?race_id=4557
The average runner takes 4:21:04 Whichs means that we will see the straglers athe tail end of the race at 1:00PM. Which means that we will have to dodge a few mind numbed deaf marathon runners who are high on endorphens and sport walkmans in their ears.
>:(
Terry

Title: Re: White Rock Fair Weather Ride, Sat Dec 8th, 1PM
Post by bent_eagle on Dec 7^th, 2007, 7:55pm

MrOverdressed wrote:

The ride is Saturday, but the Marathon is Sunday.