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Kennedale - Briaroaks on Saturday
Jan 28^th, 2008, 1:13pm

As has been suggested, weather permitting, I'm planning on doing my Kennedale - Briaroaks ride at 9:00 am, Saturday, February 2nd. The length and starting time of this ride are both subject to change, depending on weather and who shows up to ride. If the day is as nice as forecast, and everyone wants to do a long ride, we could do the 86 mile route (Bikely link, Photobucket cue sheet/map). If that proves too much for my present feeble condition, or we get a late start, or everyone just wants a shorter ride, we could do the 53 mile route (Bikely link, Photobucket cue sheet/map). There's also a bailout at mile 15 for a 33 mile version (Bikely link, Photobucket cue sheet/map).

These are small, low traffic rural roads, with no monster climbs. The ride starts at Sonora Park, which is on FM 2025 (New Hope Road), just south of Kennedale.

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Richard rbent member Posts: 480	Re: Kennedale - Briaroaks on Saturday Reply #1 - Jan 28^th, 2008, 3:40pm Bud, I marvel at your recovery. Keep up the hard work! Richard
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Killer Bee Five Star Member CA2.0 proto type Posts: 1308	Re: Kennedale - Briaroaks on Saturday Reply #2 - Jan 28^th, 2008, 5:14pm Bud, Peggy & I will be there. I like the start time.
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Kwijybow Five Star Member mostly a commuter Posts: 1026	Re: Kennedale - Briaroaks on Saturday Reply #3 - Jan 28^th, 2008, 5:24pm Hi Bud! maybe you should consider submitting the route to RUSA as a permanent. Looks like a great route! Keep up the recovery! Take Care, Nelson.
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Bud_Bent Moderator Posts: 3310	Re: Kennedale - Briaroaks on Saturday Reply #4 - Feb 1^st, 2008, 10:09am Looks like it's going to be a beautiful day, tomorrow. It'll be in the forties in the morning, warming to the upper sixties, with less wind than we've seen all week. Is it just going to be Steve, Peggy, and I riding? What start time and distance would y'all like to do?
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Re: Kennedale - Briaroaks on Saturday
Reply #6 - Feb 1^st, 2008, 2:54pm

Bud: I'd consider coming except for two issues: 1. I'm not up for anything approaching an 86 mile ride, and 2. I'm nowhere near y'alls class for speed on anything longer than 20 miles or so. 53 might be possible if there are some breaks, it's pretty flat and the speed doesn't get too high for too long.
I'd like to come, but don't want to slow you guys down or cause you to do less miles than you'd like. Let me know what you intend on doing and I'll decide wether I can handle it or not, or I suppose I could bail to the 33 mile route.
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Re: Kennedale - Briaroaks on Saturday
Reply #7 - Feb 1^st, 2008, 6:00pm

Quote from robert.j on Feb 1^st, 2008, 2:54pm:

Bud: I'd consider coming except for two issues: 1. I'm not up for anything approaching an 86 mile ride, and 2. I'm nowhere near y'alls class for speed on anything longer than 20 miles or so. 53 might be possible if there are some breaks, it's pretty flat and the speed doesn't get too high for too long.
I'd like to come, but don't want to slow you guys down or cause you to do less miles than you'd like. Let me know what you intend on doing and I'll decide wether I can handle it or not, or I suppose I could bail to the 33 mile route.
Robert

It appears everyone wants the 10:00 am start, and the 53 mile route, so that's what I'm planning on. The scheduled stops on that route are stores at mile 22 and mile 43. There are a couple of other early stores that could be optional stops, but not much between mile 22 and 43. Considering my conditioning right now, I can't imagine doing a really fast pace, but the route isn't flat; it's almost all rolling hills. They're not really steep and not really long, but rolling hills, nonetheless.

If you're up for the distance, come on and join us, it's a great route!

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Re: Kennedale - Briaroaks on Saturday
Reply #8 - Feb 1^st, 2008, 6:39pm

Hi Bud:

I'm Rick/Beertruck. Due to byzantine vehicle registration laws in the fine state of Texas, I find myself in Dallas tonight, a day earlier than planned with my Carbon Aero. Would you mind a gravitationally enhanced, recent Houstonian joining the ride? A 53-mile ride with some rolling hills sounds like fun. I presume 10:00am in Kennedale is the ride start? I found Sonora Park on Google Maps and now have directions. If the speed is below 20 mph, I should be able to hang...I think. Roads that curve gently upwards is a novel concept for someone who rides in Houston.. Wink

My original plans were for the SuperBowl ride on Sunday. I'm planning on riding that one from Ft. Worth.

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Re: Kennedale - Briaroaks on Saturday
Reply #9 - Feb 1^st, 2008, 7:04pm

Quote from beertruck on Feb 1^st, 2008, 6:39pm:

Hi Bud:

I'm Rick/Beertruck. Due to byzantine vehicle registration laws in the fine state of Texas, I find myself in Dallas tonight, a day earlier than planned with my Carbon Aero. Would you mind a gravitationally enhanced, recent Houstonian joining the ride? A 53-mile ride with some rolling hills sounds like fun. I presume 10:00am in Kennedale is the ride start? I found Sonora Park on Google Maps and now have directions. If the speed is below 20 mph, I should be able to hang...I think. Roads that curve gently upwards is a novel concept for someone who rides in Houston.. Wink

My original plans were for the SuperBowl ride on Sunday. I'm planning on riding that one from Ft. Worth.

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Rick
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Rick,

Your reputation precedes you; I'm fairly certain my pace on my best day wouldn't be too fast for you, and it's a safe bet it won't be, six weeks after my lung surgery. I have extra cue sheets printed. It's a 10:00 am start at Sonora Park. Come and join us, we'd love to have you along!

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Re: Kennedale - Briaroaks on Saturday
Reply #10 - Feb 1^st, 2008, 7:12pm

Quote from Bud_Bent on Feb 1^st, 2008, 7:04pm:

Quote from beertruck on Feb 1^st, 2008, 6:39pm:

Hi Bud:

Rick,

Your reputation precedes you; I'm fairly certain my pace on my best day wouldn't be too fast for you, and it's a safe bet it won't be, six weeks after my lung surgery. I have extra cue sheets printed. It's a 10:00 am at Sonora Park start. Come and join us, we'd love to have you along!

Bud: Whatever they (whoever "they" are) said, isn't true!! Unless its something positive...then its REALLY not true.. Wink

Wow, lung surgery!! You must be making an incredible recovery!! You'll probably still kick my fat butt up the "rolling" hills...I'll try not to breathe all available air on the uphills. Wink

See ya there...Thanks!!

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Bud_Bent Moderator Posts: 3310	Re: Kennedale - Briaroaks on Saturday Reply #13 - Feb 1^st, 2008, 9:58pm Quote from catroad254 on Feb 1^st, 2008, 9:21pm: I'm planning to join you also. Ken Good deal, Ken! Anyone else who is still thinking about it: It's a 10:00 am start, so you can still decide to join us after you get up in the morning.
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