Bring out the trikes and fat tires!!!    
 
I'd like to get a gang together next Saturday for a repeat of our "John Sadowski Route" casual-paced ride that we did a year ago...  It will start at RBM Richardson with an 8AM rollout, go over to Meandering Way southbound to the top of the White Rock Trail, head down the trail to the lake, go 'round the lake to the 7-11, then all the way back.   We should be at the top of the trail by 8:30, for anyone who wants to depart from there.   It's ~34 miles roundtrip from RBM, and ~24 miles from the top of the trail.
 
The intent is to do a casual pace most, if not all, of the way, with regrouping as needed.  If we get split up on the trail too much, the front group will just head back north for a while to make up for it, improvising...  Once we hit the lake, I would suggest we go around the WEST side of the lake (against traffic as such) and stay on Lawther, to avoid the typical runner/walker congestion on the paths.  We may break up for some speedwork if someone has the itch (Who, Me? ), but will all meet at 7-11.
 
On the way back north, there will be an option to climb the Loving Hills section, and regroup at the top of the lake.
 
Keep in mind that the ride back north IS somewhat uphill, especially once you leave the top of the trail heading back to RBM...  So most of the climbing will be in the last 4 miles.
 
Lunch at Texadelphia afterward, in that same shopping center.
 
 
Paul
 
 

Oh, He is still around. I do that route every (well almost every..) Wednesday morning.

I met a guy named Mike on the trail today, who was riding a USS Vision...   Told him about the ride next Saturday, don't know if he'll make it.
 
Any others interested???

cASUAL PACED...SO ABOUT 18MPH RIGHT?  
 
gUESS i'LL BRING THE UPRIGHT OR THE P-38!

Quote from jcsadowski on Sep 16^th, 2007, 9:29pm:

 
 
THIS one was purple!!!!!!
PB

I will plan to be there. May ride the old bentch so it wont feel abondoned.

There will have to be a slight modification to the route, because, as we discovered yesterday morning, the bridge at the park at the top of the trail is blocked for construction of some sort, with minimal way around it.  SO, we will arrive at that park by 8:30, do a quick bathroom stop if anyone needs it, pick up anyone starting there, then take a small detour.  On the way back north, we'll just take the service road over to Hillcrest north, briefly.
 
 

Wish I could make it, but wife having hysterectomy surgery the afternoon before so I'm sure I'll be needed elsewhere!  The one good thing about this is that she wants to get a better exercise program going when this is all over and wants to try out a bent!
BTW, Charlie had a reasonably bad crash while we were out last Tuesday, cause unknown, just going around a corner a little fast, no gravel or wet spots.  Skinned up legs and arm with a nicely bruised hip.  Otherwise bike and Charlie OK.

If any of you are planning on one last "fast endurance" ride prior to TTTT, let Nelson and I know.  While I'd like to ride with my newly found rbent family, we want to do a fast, race pace ride of at least 50 miles.  
 
Of course, for those of you who know me, that means 14-16 mph.  
 

Quote from Bud_Bent on Sep 17^th, 2007, 8:46pm:

 
OK, here's the reverse of the regular Airport Ride, basically.  This takes you from the Shell Station at the northeast corner, to the WHite Rock Trail point at Forest Lane, approximately 2 miles south of Valley View park.  It's 18 miles, and should take you roughly 90 minutes (traffic lights), so getting on the bike at 7AM is probably desirable.  Once you hit the trail, you can wait there (call me), or head north to meet us at 635.  If you're early, hit the Fourbucks there for some coffee!!!
 
http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/tx/dallas/109807652
 
PB
 

I did my fast paced ride in Cleburne today on the TT course. 3 laps-1 fast paced at 20.2mph-59mins-2secs. There was a strong southwest wind(not to mention almost getting blown over by sand/gravel trucks several times). I checked my log,when we rode the course in early August-my fast time was 58mins-5 secs-20.6 mph.

Greg,thanks. What is our goal fo the TTTT's? I think I heard 30 hours?

Quote from FlyingLaZBoy on Sep 18^th, 2007, 12:17pm:

 
Thanks, Paul, that looks perfect! I'll see you at 8:30.

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Valley View Park. north of LBJ at Hillcrest, where the White Rock Trail begins, will be closed for about 3 months for a total remodeling.  The children's area will be moved, ball fields will be repositioned, etc.  The trail in the park will also be somewhat rerouted.  The trail bridge leaving the park to the south is CLOSED NOW.  Coming north, there is also a sign on the trail at LBJ.
 
If you drive to the trail head, you need to park south of LBJ, effective NOW.  
 
Coming back northbound under 635, we will plan to go slightly west to Hillcrest and north one block back up to Valley View Lane.
 
PB
 

Quote from FooRider on Sep 21^st, 2007, 6:57am:

 
I guess somewhere along the soccer fields and small park parking lots...???  I'll drive by there today to verify that parking is still available at VV Park, since we've already got a detour route mapped out.
 
If there is no parking at VV Park, head to one of the two parking lots shown in this photo, by getting to the eastbound access road from Hillcrest and turning south on Park Central Drive.
 
If anyone gets lost, my cellphone is 214 923 9551
 
Paul
 

Quote from FooRider on Sep 21^st, 2007, 10:33am:

 
 
Well since you're not able to join us,I guess that leaves it up to me take out 4/5 riders.  Get well Foo,we're thinking about you.
 
 
 

PARKING LOT NOTICE!!!!  
 
There is NO parking available at Valley View Park, except for the small lot at the west end.  The big lot is CLOSED!!
 
THEREFORE:
 
We will NOT meet at Valley View Park -- matter of fact, we won't even go PAST it -- the RBM group will just stay on Meandering Way the entire way south to the 635 service road....
 
We will plan to rendezvous with the ~20+ mile group at the second, smaller parking lot area south of 635 as shown in the photo a couple of posts up.  The larger (first) parking lot south of 635 will probably be filled with cars from soccer players.
 
The second parking lot may fill up, as well -- so if you're not riding from RBM, park WHEREVER YOU HAVE TO along Park Central Drive, and plan to meet the gang at that 2nd parking lot south of 635 at roughly 8:30-8:45.

Quote from FooRider on Sep 21^st, 2007, 2:51pm:

 
 
Very good,foo. And since you're feeling better,Peggy is looking for a partner for the TT 100 miles.

Quote from FooRider on Sep 21^st, 2007, 6:04pm:

 
I can't speak for the others, but I did my last hard ride Thursday night, and I'll be strictly doing recovery level rides until the TTTT start.

Quote from FooRider on Sep 21^st, 2007, 6:04pm:

 
With doing 2-a-days for a while(including recent night rides,Celina & Cleburne),this boy is going S-L-O-W tomorrow. No more training for me. At this point,it is what it is!

I enjoyed seeing Y'ALL at WRL today.  First time I was able to see Buds world famous Nimbus up close.  This black beast certainly sets the standard for winter beater bikes.  I hope to cherry-pick a good deal in the next two months on a Winter bike.   Im looking for a LWB.  Hopefully with dual big wheels.  Otherwise I will follow in Buds foot steps and convert the 20’ front wheel to 26’.
 
Sincerely,
Terry  

By the time Greg and I got back to DFW Airport, I had 62.4 miles; that was a good addition to the ride. It was great seeing everyone, and we certainly got our share of looks as we pedaled by.

Quote from Strada177 on Sep 22^nd, 2007, 5:53pm:

Mine was the group of parents and little kids along the side of the road, who ooo'ed and ahh'ed over the bikes as each of us passed. I felt like I was in a parade.

As always, I really enjoy riding and socializing with our group. Thanks to Foo and Peggy for stopping and assisting a blind guy with his flat! Note to all those with C02 devices. Unlike me you should become familiar with their operation before you actually have a flat. I could not make mine work. Foo's worked handily however.   Let's ride again soon.
 

Quote from FlyingLaZBoy on Sep 23^rd, 2007, 1:12pm:

 
Thanks for the pics, Paul.  Looks like I missed another fun ride.
 
 

Was that ya'll I saw around 10:30 or 11am headed north on the trail by the tennis center?  Pretty sure I got a shoutout from Paul...

Quote from DallasBikr on Sep 24^th, 2007, 3:42pm:

Yup.  By the time I knew it was you, you were gone.  
 
BTW, how'd the Allen ride go yesterday?  I would have liked to join you, but it was my lovely bride's birthday and we were having dinner out.

I'll be hosting a BBQ/ride from my house that goes along the trinity trail   I'm nt entirely sure of the date yet, but I'll keep you posted.  We'll have a 30 and a 60+ route.