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season rbent member Posts: 9	Tour Dallas: 8:00am April 4, Dallas City Hall Mar 9^th, 2009, 11:16am As a new rider, I want to learn the "lay of the land". Does this community have much of a presence at Tour Dallas? I've had a few people recommend it for new riders. I haven't met any other bent riders yet. I'm hoping to meet some of you.
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Re: Tour Dallas: 8:00am April 4, Dallas City Hall
Reply #1 - Mar 9^th, 2009, 11:47am

Quote from season on Mar 9^th, 2009, 11:16am:

As a new rider, I want to learn the "lay of the land". Does this community have much of a presence at Tour Dallas? I've had a few people recommend it for new riders. I haven't met any other bent riders yet. I'm hoping to meet some of you.

It's a fairly easy ride, they say it has been changed up a bit from last year. Depending on the weather I may do the ride. Last year there about a dozen bent riders at the event. The registeration is a bit pricey compared to most rides. It will cost $35 now I think. The 30 mile ride is the longest route for the evet, starting at City Hall the 30 mile will takes you around White Rock Lke

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Re: Tour Dallas: 8:00am April 4, Dallas City Hall
Reply #2 - Mar 9^th, 2009, 5:15pm

"WHO" gets the $35 Shocked

? What do 'we' get in return? I hope it is NOT the 'city of dallas'! Who qualifys for a reduced fee?
Last year, my ladyfriend tried to play ONE game of ping-pong at local park. Clerk wanted $25 for a game! WTF?
Went to 2 'senoir centers', none had one to play! Said it would be free..........."IF" they had one.
If I could meet some of you guys, not willing to pay $35 for it! We can meet anywhere for free! I promise, shall charge you anything! Grin

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Re: Tour Dallas: 8:00am April 4, Dallas City Hall
Reply #4 - Mar 9^th, 2009, 8:11pm

Vicky and I rode our tandem trike(s) on it last year and we have registered for it again this year. It is a fun ride on trikes, but the start would be a little trying on a bike. The first 1/2 mile is spent traveling at less than 3mph. We did the 20 mile ride last year, but may try the 30 this year. We met Rod (Irodguy) last year and rode with him and saw quite a few bents, but no one else we knew. Because of the huge crowd, it is not easy to meet up with someone unless you know the starting location well.

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Re: Tour Dallas: 8:00am April 4, Dallas City Hall
Reply #5 - Mar 11^th, 2009, 9:13am

All the reviews of this ride at bicycle-stuff.com (which is THE place to go for ride reviews and upcoming events, dontchaknow) absolutely panned it. Lots of potholes, horrible start, understaffed, bad route mapping, and many accidents last year.

I won't go near that ride on anything other than a trike. Just too much potential drama.

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FlyingLaZBoy Moderator '16 ICE SprintX fs, '16 Rocket, '12 KHS Mocha Posts: 5803	Re: Tour Dallas: 8:00am April 4, Dallas City Hall Reply #6 - Mar 11^th, 2009, 9:34am I haven't done this rally, but I would imagine it brings out all KINDS of inexperienced riders...
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Re: Tour Dallas: 8:00am April 4, Dallas City Hall
Reply #7 - Mar 11^th, 2009, 2:49pm

Quote from FlyingLaZBoy on Mar 11^th, 2009, 9:34am:

I haven't done this rally, but I would imagine it brings out all KINDS of inexperienced riders... Smiley

I'm an inexperienced rider. I'm looking for experience riding in rallies. I tried riding with a GDB "beginner" group, if that was for beginners then I'm a pre-beginner. Do you have any suggestions where an inexperienced rider should get experience?

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aikigreg Moderator recumbent ninja Posts: 3685	Re: Tour Dallas: 8:00am April 4, Dallas City Hall Reply #8 - Mar 11^th, 2009, 3:53pm AS an inexperienced rider, I think you'll find it a good ride. I'd suggest you start towards the back of th pack and ride very carefully.
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Re: Tour Dallas: 8:00am April 4, Dallas City Hall
Reply #9 - Mar 11^th, 2009, 8:19pm

Quote from season on Mar 11^th, 2009, 2:49pm:

Quote from FlyingLaZBoy on Mar 11^th, 2009, 9:34am:

I haven't done this rally, but I would imagine it brings out all KINDS of inexperienced riders... Smiley

I'm an inexperienced rider. I'm looking for experience riding in rallies. I tried riding with a GDB "beginner" group, if that was for beginners then I'm a pre-beginner. Do you have any suggestions where an inexperienced rider should get experience?

Which group did you hook up with, and when? Sorry I missed you...

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Opus the Poet Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 1353	Re: Tour Dallas: 8:00am April 4, Dallas City Hall Reply #10 - Mar 11^th, 2009, 8:50pm I did Tour Dallas for the first few years, and found it nice, but a bit pricey. They're changing the start this time to avoid the slick brick paving near the AAC, so it should still be good.
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Re: Tour Dallas: 8:00am April 4, Dallas City Hall
Reply #11 - Mar 12^th, 2009, 7:30am

Quote from FlyingLaZBoy on Mar 11^th, 2009, 8:19pm:

Quote from season on Mar 11^th, 2009, 2:49pm:

Quote from FlyingLaZBoy on Mar 11^th, 2009, 9:34am:

I haven't done this rally, but I would imagine it brings out all KINDS of inexperienced riders... Smiley

I'm an inexperienced rider. I'm looking for experience riding in rallies. I tried riding with a GDB "beginner" group, if that was for beginners then I'm a pre-beginner. Do you have any suggestions where an inexperienced rider should get experience?

Which group did you hook up with, and when? Sorry I missed you...

It started in Mesquite at Poteet High School. I'd been riding for two weeks at the time. The label "beginner" got my attention; it turned out that I was the only beginner. The group decided to change it from a 20 mile ride to a combo 30 or 40 mile ride. I've been riding four weeks now. I've made amazing improvement. I have 200+ miles on the road and another 6 hours on a trainer. I'm finding it difficult to find support for actual beginners, not just people that can't ride fast or far.

I will ride Tour Dallas; and, I'll take your advice to start at the back of the pack. I look forward to improving to the point where I can ride in the mainstream rallies and meet all of you.

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Re: Tour Dallas: 8:00am April 4, Dallas City Hall
Reply #12 - Mar 12^th, 2009, 8:56am

I totally understand that. I totally hate the way some places and group leaders treat beginners. When I was recovering from surgery last year and was well enough to do short rides again, I joined a Bike's Inc. ride that advertised a 14mph conversational pace. It was instead a 18 mph hammerfest and my poor foot couldn't take it. Had it not been for a friend on the ride I would have been totally lost with no idea how to get back to the start.

Sounds like you're doing an awesome job! Definitely get out and do all the pay rides you can, and if you have to SAG, you have to SAG. Your ability will increase exponentially and quickly. Come join our picnic ride too - it'll definitely be at your pace and it'll be bent riders only. You'll soon get strong enough to do any ride you want. Powerbent proved that last year!

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Re: Tour Dallas: 8:00am April 4, Dallas City Hall
Reply #13 - Mar 12^th, 2009, 1:43pm

Quote from season on Mar 12^th, 2009, 7:30am:

It started in Mesquite at Poteet High School. I'd been riding for two weeks at the time. The label "beginner" got my attention; it turned out that I was the only beginner. The group decided to change it from a 20 mile ride to a combo 30 or 40 mile ride.

Sorry that this happened... normally, that gang is good about tending to new riders -- because that's how the group itself started early last year. Give 'em another try, now that you've got a few more miles in... Let me know when you'd like to re-attempt it, I can try to meet up with you, since I live in Rowlett.

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aikigreg Moderator recumbent ninja Posts: 3685	Re: Tour Dallas: 8:00am April 4, Dallas City Hall Reply #14 - Mar 12^th, 2009, 2:18pm I would also suggest making the trip over to Ft Worth and do the rusty chain gang ride with the FWBA. GREAT beginner ride because the chain gang is generally older folks who do the shorter easier routes, go a bit slower, and are VERY nice folk.
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