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Re: September 8 Recumbent Ride in Flower Mound
Reply #30 - Sep 7^th, 2007, 10:11am

Paul - the ride starts at 8am. We will be there by 7:30am. We will park across from Chilis, and will be in a silver Lexus SUV. Our LBS, Bicycles Plus is a few doors down from Chilis and will be open by the time we finish, in case anyone needs anything.

Also if anyone would like to discuss anything, my cell number is 817-975-8638.

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Re: September 8 Recumbent Ride in Flower Mound
Reply #31 - Sep 9^th, 2007, 5:32pm

I'd like to thank those who came out to Flower Mound yesterday.

Dianna (sp?) was gracious enough to bring an extra bike so my wife could experience "going bent". They drove to the High School and rode together. Angie really liked it, even thought a blow torch couldn't get the pedals off the EZ-1.

The rest of us rode a 50 mile route: Ken, Steve, Peggy, Greg, Bud, Paul, and myself. Hopefully I didnt' miss anyone. As Greg continually reminded me... We need to ride this route again, though going the opposite directions as at least 100 roadies in various size groups wizzed by in the opposite direction. The one time a racing team was going the same directions as we did, and as we approached a 3/4 mile climb at 7-8% my chain got jammed in my rear derailurer and I had to stop cry

Paul took some pictures and I can't wait to see them. One was with some horses were laying down, looking paralyzed.

Dianna and Angie finished before the rest of us, so Dianna missed the great laughs at Chilis. Oh, did I mention a secret huddle where the "Reclining Flyers TTT Team" discussed strategy and made sure I couldnt' hear. Little did they know that 20 years of ear piercing rock concerts have destroyed my hearing Wink

One final thought; while I really enjoyed "trying to ride" with everyone, I am very worried about TTTT. These guys (oops, and Ms. Strada177 too) are so incredibly fast, I couldn't keep close to them if they all rode in their small chain ring.

Looking forward to chasing down the roadies next time!!!!!

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Re: September 8 Recumbent Ride in Flower Mound
Reply #32 - Sep 9^th, 2007, 5:58pm

Sorry I missed riding with you folks! I was thinking longly of the nice Flower Mound roads and good bent company while I struggled with couches, a piano, and assorted other heavy furniture while moving my inlaws. Pretty sore today, especially as it took a couple more van fulls of moving this afternoon, but looking forward to next weekends brevets out of Cleburne, and seeing you guys at the TTTT.

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Re: September 8 Recumbent Ride in Flower Mound
Reply #33 - Sep 9^th, 2007, 6:39pm

Oh yeah - loved the ride. Nice distance, nice scenery, plenty of rabbits to chase (the two-wheeled kind), and great company. Nice hills to tackle to really get the heart rate going, and some smooth downhills as well that you can really crank up the speed on. Good curves to lay the bike down and power through. No gravel to skid you out, and few holes in the road. In short - a perfect route.

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Re: September 8 Recumbent Ride in Flower Mound
Reply #35 - Sep 9^th, 2007, 10:00pm

Quote from bikerteam on Sep 9^th, 2007, 5:32pm:

I'd like to thank those who came out to Flower Mound yesterday.

Dianna (sp?) was gracious enough to bring an extra bike so my wife could experience "going bent". They drove to the High School and rode together. Angie really liked it, even thought a blow torch couldn't get the pedals off the EZ-1.

The rest of us rode a 50 mile route: Ken, Steve, Peggy, Greg, Bud, Paul, and myself. Hopefully I didnt' miss anyone. As Greg continually reminded me... We need to ride this route again, though going the opposite directions as at least 100 roadies in various size groups wizzed by in the opposite direction. The one time a racing team was going the same directions as we did, and as we approached a 3/4 mile climb at 7-8% my chain got jammed in my rear derailurer and I had to stop cry

Paul took some pictures and I can't wait to see them. One was with some horses were laying down, looking paralyzed.

Dianna and Angie finished before the rest of us, so Dianna missed the great laughs at Chilis. Oh, did I mention a secret huddle where the "Reclining Flyers TTT Team" discussed strategy and made sure I couldnt' hear. Little did they know that 20 years of ear piercing rock concerts have destroyed my hearing Wink

One final thought; while I really enjoyed "trying to ride" with everyone, I am very worried about TTTT. These guys (oops, and Ms. Strada177 too) are so incredibly fast, I couldn't keep close to them if they all rode in their small chain ring.

Looking forward to chasing down the roadies next time!!!!!

Ray,thank you for a well organized ride. It was nice to meet you & Angie. As always with group rides,I enjoy the food/drinks as much as the ride themselves. Good times with good people. No worries about the "secret huddle". We were discussing what food would be easiest to prepare at the campsite. darn,now the secret is out.

And as far as keeping up with us(Recliners)...there were a couple of times when you blew by me like I was stanidng still. You have the trump card regarding the TTTT-EXPERIENCE!!

-Steve

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Re: September 8 Recumbent Ride in Flower Mound
Reply #37 - Sep 10^th, 2007, 7:35pm

Quote from bikerteam on Sep 9^th, 2007, 5:32pm:

I'd like to thank those who came out to Flower Mound yesterday.

One final thought; while I really enjoyed "trying to ride" with everyone, I am very worried about TTTT. These guys (oops, and Ms. Strada177 too) are so incredibly fast, I couldn't keep close to them if they all rode in their small chain ring.

Looking forward to chasing down the roadies next time!!!!!

I see you took a page out of Bud's book for that one - SANDBAGGER!

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Re: September 8 Recumbent Ride in Flower Mound
Reply #38 - Sep 11^th, 2007, 5:24am

Paul - where do you post your ride pictures? I especially would like to see the one of the 3 horses laying down....

note to Steve and Peggy: Since your fellow "performance laiden" (ha, like that word 'laiden') rbent family are members of Lone Star Randonneurs, and are participating in ultra cycling events, we need you both to participate.

Have a great week everyone, and I look forward to riding together soon.

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Re: September 8 Recumbent Ride in Flower Mound
Reply #39 - Sep 11^th, 2007, 12:24pm

Quote from bikerteam on Sep 11^th, 2007, 5:24am:

note to Steve and Peggy: Since your fellow "performance laiden" (ha, like that word 'laiden') rbent family are members of Lone Star Randonneurs, and are participating in ultra cycling events, we need you both to participate.

I think this is a classic case of "Misery Loves Company" Wink

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Re: September 8 Recumbent Ride in Flower Mound
Reply #40 - Sep 11^th, 2007, 12:49pm

Here are my pics.... I didn't get the horses, unfortunately. And Greg, naughty, naughty!!!

It seems to me that Ken needs to move his seat forward an inch or so -- the photos show his leg stretched out straight at extension, but isn't that a bit too far? What say ye, Bacchetta peoples???

http://public.fotki.com/pbacoustic/cycling/rbent-argylefm-ride/

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Re: September 8 Recumbent Ride in Flower Mound
Reply #41 - Sep 11^th, 2007, 1:56pm

Quote from FlyingLaZBoy on Sep 11^th, 2007, 12:49pm:

Here are my pics.... I didn't get the horses, unfortunately. And Greg, naughty, naughty!!!

It seems to me that Ken needs to move his seat forward an inch or so -- the photos show his leg stretched out straight at extension, but isn't that a bit too far? What say ye, Bacchetta peoples???

http://public.fotki.com/pbacoustic/cycling/rbent-argylefm-ride/

Well, if you want to criticize, it looks like Ken's handlebars should be a foot lower, too.

Was the camera dragging the pavement when you took that shot of Greg? Nice photos.

And nice ride, Ray. Thanks!

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Re: September 8 Recumbent Ride in Flower Mound
Reply #42 - Sep 11^th, 2007, 3:51pm

Quote from bikerteam on Sep 11^th, 2007, 5:24am:

Paul - where do you post your ride pictures? I especially would like to see the one of the 3 horses laying down....

note to Steve and Peggy: Since your fellow "performance laiden" (ha, like that word 'laiden') rbent family are members of Lone Star Randonneurs, and are participating in ultra cycling events, we need you both to participate.

Have a great week everyone, and I look forward to riding together soon.

Ok..when/where(as long as the events are after the TTTT's)are the events? Count the "Stradas" in!!! Yeah, I'm kinda fond of the word "laiden" as well.

Greg,Peggy got a clean bill of health from the "doc",so she has no excuses of not riding the 100 miles at the TTTT's. Hold her to that $150 bet!!

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Re: September 8 Recumbent Ride in Flower Mound
Reply #43 - Sep 11^th, 2007, 3:55pm

Quote from FlyingLaZBoy on Sep 11^th, 2007, 12:49pm:

Here are my pics.... I didn't get the horses, unfortunately. And Greg, naughty, naughty!!!

It seems to me that Ken needs to move his seat forward an inch or so -- the photos show his leg stretched out straight at extension, but isn't that a bit too far? What say ye, Bacchetta peoples???

http://public.fotki.com/pbacoustic/cycling/rbent-argylefm-ride/

Yep,I would move the seat forward about an inch or so for starters(IMO). And Greg needs to lower his middle finger an inch or so!!
Great shot Greg!

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Re: September 8 Recumbent Ride in Flower Mound
Reply #44 - Sep 11^th, 2007, 4:55pm

Thanks for the picx Paul. I agree, #20 is awesome. You're a multi-skilled, multi-tasking, hmm multi-iconiclastic, multi-laiden (I couldn't resist) cyclist.

Steve, for upcoming events, go to http://lonestarrandon.tripod.com/
and click on 2007 Brevet Schedule. These are only the "scheduled" events.

Any member can choose from an existing route, from 100k-1000k.

Here's a link from the RUSA (Randonneur USA) site:
http://www.rusa.org/cgi-bin/permsearch_GF.pl
Pick "TX" in the state drop down, and sort by distance. This will show you all the available rides by distance in the state. Persoanly, I do at least one 200k per month. In April I completed my 12 consecutive months of at least one 200k per month. I received a very nice/engraved medal for my efforts. Nelson Ralls rode most of them with me, and can attest to many an epic ride.

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