Excellent, Ray!   I would suggest trying to plan out three routes -- one with "extra" hills as you describe, one of similar distance "without", and a shorter route for a casual group.

I'm on it!

I'll be there too.
 
Charlie

The bike is down until I get the new fork installed
 
Opus

definately will want the longer route!  Nicely done, Ray.

Oops.  Had no sooner said I could come than I got a call about a meeting at church I pretty much have to be at (what kind of church has meetings at 7:30 AM on Saturdays anyway?!).  Possibly I can meet up with you somewhere along the way, but don't count on me being there.
Robert

Hi Everyone - well I modified the 35 mile route to create a 50 mile route.  The I saved the name of the file as "Flower Mound/Argyle 50 mile loop".  I assumed BIKELY would have created and saved the file as the new route, however, it replaced the 35 mile route with the 50 mile route and kept the original name.  So, the route is 50 miles now but the file name remained as it was.  
 
I learned that I should have started from scratch to create the new route.  Now, time permitting, I'll create the original 35 mile route.
 
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Flower-Mound-Argyle-35-mile-loop
 
I'll drive the 50 mile route later today or tomorrow and create an Excel cue sheet.  
 
Does anyone know how to change the name of a file in bikely?  I need to change the name since the name references 35 miles and it's now 50 miles.  
 
Sorry for the confusion.  Unless the group that has responded wants to ride the 35 mile route, we'll be riding the 50 mile route next Saturday, 9-8, beginning at 8am.  As a reminder, my wife will make breakfast burritos, so I would appreciate anyone who hasn't responded, letting me know that you'll join.  My cel phone is 817-975-8638.
 
Have a great week everyone.

Are any of the wives planning on riding?

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.
 
Have a great day everyone.

I believe "Mrs Strada" is planning on riding Saturday morning.

Quote from bikerteam on Sep 6^th, 2007, 7:04am:

 
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.

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.

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.

Alexis won't be able to come after all.  She has continuing ed. to do.  Sorry ladies!

Just to clarify, what time is "rollout"?  8AM?   Then burritos start at what time?  
 
Paul

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  
 
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  
 
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!!!!!

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.  
 

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

 
 
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

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

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

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

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

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

 
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!

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

 
 
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!

Ray,thanks for the information. I have bookmarked both websites you highlighted. Peggy & I are very interested & will pursue after the TTTT's.
 
-Steve

Good one!! You were just telling Paul that he was #1. Mrs Strada tells me I'm #1 all the time!

Ray,that sounds good to me.
 
-Steve