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September 8 Recumbent Ride in Flower Mound (Read 9390 times)
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Re: September 8 Recumbent Ride in Flower Mound
Reply #15 - Sep 4th, 2007, 8:40pm
 
Are any of the wives planning on riding?
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Reply #16 - Sep 4th, 2007, 10:02pm
 
I'm sure Alexis will ride if Ray can bring back the 35 mile route, and folks don't mind her ~10-12mph pace.
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Reply #17 - Sep 5th, 2007, 6:08am
 
My wife and I drove the route on Monday, so I could create a turn-by-turn cue sheet.  I haven't typed in in Excel yet, but will before the ride.  I'll also create a cue sheet for the 35 mile route.  
 
If the people who will ride the shorter route would like it less than the approximate 35 mile route, please respond as soon as you can.  My wife may (Angie) ride this route as she doesn't ride fast, nor the distances that I do.  
 
I'll plan on 10 people, since Angie is going to make breakfast burritos.
 
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Reply #18 - Sep 5th, 2007, 8:12am
 
'preciate the work you're putting into this, Ray!!!    
 
If you figure the 50 mile route might take us 3 hours or so to finish, there's certainly no reason that a slower 30+ mile group shouldn't be able to complete their route in similar time -- c'mon out, Dianna, and bring friends!!!!
 
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Reply #19 - Sep 5th, 2007, 10:36pm
 
I believe "Mrs Strada" is planning on riding Saturday morning.
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Re: September 8 Recumbent Ride in Flower Mound
Reply #20 - Sep 6th, 2007, 7:04am
 
Good morning everyone - I created the cue sheet for the 50 mile route last night and will bring copies Saturday morning.
 
I also just created a shortened version of this route, approximately 25 miles: Here's the link on bikely:
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Flower-Mound-Short-Loop
 
My wife, Angie, will ride the 25 mile route.  She averages 12-14mph, and hopes this isn't too slow for anyone wanting to ride the 25 mile route.  Don't hold this against her, but I've not yet converted her to a bent.  
 
She is 5'2" - any recommendations from the peanut gallery on a bent that would fit her (since I'm relatively new as well)?
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Reply #21 - Sep 6th, 2007, 9:10am
 
Quote from bikerteam on Sep 6th, 2007, 7:04am:

My wife, Angie, will ride the 25 mile route.  She averages 12-14mph, and hopes this isn't too slow for anyone wanting to ride the 25 mile route.  Don't hold this against her, but I've not yet converted her to a bent.

She is 5'2" - any recommendations from the peanut gallery on a bent that would fit her (since I'm relatively new as well)?  

 
Rose is her height; she could try out Rose's Stratus, which would probably already be adjusted close. A Stratus is a very good bike for someone her size.  Unfortunately, Rose won't be there Saturday. She rarely takes a Saturday off work.
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Reply #22 - Sep 6th, 2007, 1:32pm
 
A medium-frame P-38 would also work pretty well, I would think.. That's what Lynn Morrow rides...
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Reply #23 - Sep 6th, 2007, 3:50pm
 
I'm 5'3" and I really like the V-Rex.  I can see over the handle bars on this one.  I had an issue with the Thunderbolt.  I'll see what I can do about coming with "friends" part.
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Reply #24 - Sep 6th, 2007, 4:01pm
 
Thanks for the suggestions.  Other than my Bacchetta Aero, I don't know much about recumbents, and have never ridden another one.  Since Angie will come out and ride on Saturday, she'll begin to learn the differences.  
 
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Reply #25 - Sep 6th, 2007, 8:39pm
 
My wife Alexis is 5'3" and likes the v-rex as well.  Hers is a medium frame though, and still needed the thinner pad to feel comfortable stopping with road shoes.
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Reply #26 - Sep 6th, 2007, 10:55pm
 
I'm coming for the 50 mile ride. I don't need a burrito but a cue sheet is important since we seem to have a very fast group on the 50 mile ride.
 
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Reply #27 - Sep 7th, 2007, 6:19am
 
Alexis won't be able to come after all.  She has continuing ed. to do.  Sorry ladies!
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Reply #28 - Sep 7th, 2007, 6:29am
 
My wife Angie will lead the 25 mile group, though she hasn't be able to ride more than once a week, and will avg 12-14 mph.
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Flower-Mound-Short-Loop
I didn't create a cue sheet for the 25 mile group, though if that group sticks together, Angie knows that route well.  
 
I will bring copies of the 50 mile cue sheet.  
 
See ya all tomorrow.  We will bring breakfast burritos (relatively healthy) and bottled water.
 
 
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Re: September 8 Recumbent Ride in Flower Mound
Reply #29 - Sep 7th, 2007, 9:43am
 
Just to clarify, what time is "rollout"?  8AM?   Then burritos start at what time?   Smiley
 
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