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Apr 17th, 2012, 9:37pm
 
JimFPU had a good idea.  Let's all get together sometime for a ride, chat at a cafe, etc.  Perhaps it could start with us casually discussing nice places to ride.  Then, select those with decent places to stop off for something light.  Don't know how you feel about Sonic, but their set up is perfect for trikes.  Had a big trike get together at WRL, and stopped off at the Sonic there.
Any nice routes or trails anyone can think of up here?
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Reply #1 - Apr 17th, 2012, 9:59pm
 
I may be riding more soon, unless I get my car fixed.  Part is on order...I hate working on my car.  Anyway, I think I'd be up for something but as Key can attest-I'm slow.  So if you guys want some sprint stuff or 30-miler or something, not sure I can do that but I can tag along for some of it.  Unfortunately I don't really know any good routes as most of my riding is strictly commute route to get someplace.  I am trying to just enjoy the ride more.
 
Maybe l'll  get those clip-less shoes soon, and y'all can ride around me as I lay on the ground in various places... Smiley
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Reply #2 - Apr 18th, 2012, 4:51am
 
Count Vicky, (vic303) and myself in.
 
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Reply #3 - Apr 18th, 2012, 6:47pm
 
There are some good places here, along with one bad one.  
 
Touring the historic section of Mckinney provides about 5 miles of low traffic and well kept older homes.
 
From downtown, taking Kentucky south to Graham, then to College picks up a bike trail around Town Lake.
 
From there are about 3-4 miles of quiet low traffic neighborhood roads that include a trip through a natural area near Elorado Golf course, crossing under a viaduct at Eldorado, eventually reaching the trail crossing Highlands Drive.  Take that trail up to the end near the Gabe Nesbitt baseball field.  The return route can be the same although there are number of really nice low traffic neighborhoods to get back to downtown.  The locals will know their way so if you aren't familiar with the area it may be best to start from someone's house and all of us meet somewhere.
 
Open the google link and under the MAP button turn on the Bicycle option.
http://g.co/maps/n2986
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Reply #4 - Apr 18th, 2012, 9:47pm
 
Good going, "Northerners"...  somebody put a route together of about 20+ miles, name a date, and see who shows up!  That's all it takes....  advertise it as a "social ride", maybe throw in a sprint zone where faster people could blow off some steam then double back, and you're in business!!!
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Reply #5 - Apr 18th, 2012, 10:41pm
 
CCRBENT??  Collin County RBENTers?   Smiley Sounds cool to me!  The Wilmeth Rd loop we have marked out and ride pretty regularly would be a good 16+mi loop.  The more times you ride the loop portion, the longer the total ride...
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Reply #6 - Apr 19th, 2012, 7:59am
 
Wrangler: put up the map.  16 miles is just about right for me.  Unfortunately I'm busy the next couple of Saturdays, and Sundays not available until after church & lunch!  Cinco de Mayo looks good though!!
 
Hey, maybe a CCRBENT Cinco de Mayo ride...?
 
Also, going out of work yesterday, a guy pulls up next to me and stops...asks me how I like my Stratus?  I say I love it...much better than my old Infinity!  He says something to the effect of I have a Rans <...> 26".  Don't remember the model... light turned green told him to look up RBENT.org!
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Reply #7 - Apr 19th, 2012, 8:47am
 
Ask and ye shall receive!
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1098857
 
This loop is certainly workable for an evening ride or a Sunday-after-church & lunch, ride.  Folks wanting more miles can do more loops, or head up past Myers Park for the Triple Bypass hill section...
 
I just wish I knew of a decent coffee shop on this side of McKinney...so we could ride, and then stop for coffee and munchies afterwards!  But a Cinco de Mayo ride sounds fun.  I only see one potential conflict--that is the Dallas MS150 weekend...and folks might be doing that ride instead.
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Reply #8 - Apr 19th, 2012, 9:38am
 
I say let's do it, and if you're doing the MS150, then maybe another time.  For those not doing the MS150 and want a ride for fun and fellowship (read: Jim is a slow rider) then let's meet up on Cinco de Mayo (May 5th for those English speakers among us) and have a little ride.  We'll use the "Wilmeth Loop" map provided above.  
 
What time?  Say start at 8:00 AM? 9?  What works for y'all?
 
Who's in?
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Reply #9 - Apr 19th, 2012, 2:14pm
 
Neither Dave nor I are doing the MD150, so one of us would be able to do the social ride on the 5th.  Count one of us in.  I think a 9am start time would be a little better only to limit some of the weekend working traffic.  And I think 9am is early enough to miss a good part of the joy-riders out there.  We could finish at Benny's Bagels in the strip mall across Lake Forest from Krogers (down the row from Little Cesars Pizza).  Either Dave or I, whichever stayed home with the Monkeys, could show up for munchies after the ride too, and bring a cable or two and locks, just to be sure no bikes wander off with new owners! (Poor Bob! I really hope he recovers his bike!)
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Reply #10 - Apr 19th, 2012, 9:32pm
 
Boo, I'm doing the MS150!  You all have fun though.  Smiley
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Reply #11 - Apr 24th, 2012, 10:42pm
 
So Key, are you in for this fellowship ride?  If so maybe I can have those FPU DVD's to you then.
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Reply #12 - Apr 24th, 2012, 11:54pm
 
Waaaay into the ride.  So, the course doesn't require going to a teacher?  Okay, I have already asked that pastor if the deal was still on for the free tuition.  He said it was.  However, I don't even have to pay the gas to go to Lovers Lane if it's just a matter of watching the vids.  Thanks for the offer.  The financial plane is in mid-spiral towards the ground, so free is just about my budget right now.
Every indication is saying that this Friday is when I will have the car back for the first time since last June.  
 
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Reply #13 - Apr 25th, 2012, 6:31am
 
Oy! I get it now!  Jim's screen name, videos....FPU.....  
Mr Ramsey has been a blessing to us too. We are getting close to being able to call in on a Friday to the show!  
 
So next Saturday for the ride, right?
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Reply #14 - Apr 25th, 2012, 8:05am
 
Quote from Monkeywrangler22 on Apr 25th, 2012, 6:31am:
We are getting close to being able to call in on a Friday to the show!

 
I like it!  Keep after it!
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