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Collin County RBENTers Cinco de Mayo meet/greet &n
Apr 25^th, 2012, 10:34am

Greetings all. It would seem we're organizing a Cinco de Mayo ride in Collin County for us RBENTers (North of Dallas RBENT, or CCRBENT) whatever! All are welcome.

Anyway, looks like we'll start at the Kroger/Chase Bank on W. Eldorado Parkway and ride north to a Wilmeth loop, and back to Kroger. May stop and have a lunch somewhere either along the way or after the ride. It looks to be only 16 miles, and since I'm on the ride any slow bent riders are welcome. The intent is to ba fairly casual for fellowship and meet/greet. Would prefer it to be a 'no drop' ride which to my understanding is so the group stays together and rides with each other. Looking for just a fun ride with fellow bents.

Saturday May 5, 9:00 AM
Start/finish Kroger/Chase Bank on W. Eldorado Parkway
map: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1098857

Hope to see some of you there!

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FlyingLaZBoy Moderator '16 ICE SprintX fs, '16 Rocket, '12 KHS Mocha Posts: 5803	Re: Collin County RBENTers Cinco de Mayo meet/gree Reply #1 - Apr 25^th, 2012, 10:40am 16 miles, with a 9AM start? 10:30AM is too early for lunch!!! Make it 25 or so.....
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JimFPU Five Star Member RBENT member, retired in Tennessee. Posts: 1014	Re: Collin County RBENTers Cinco de Mayo meet/gree Reply #2 - Apr 25^th, 2012, 10:59am Remember Paul, I'm on this ride...11:00-11:15 is just about right for lunch!
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dd5339 Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 526	Re: Collin County RBENTers Cinco de Mayo meet/gree Reply #3 - Apr 25^th, 2012, 11:32am There is a nice loop option on Wilmeth road for those looking for more miles. I'll throw out a second option og a loop over at Irwin Park. While not a closed course it's advantage is lower traffic and a chance to get some new riders road time. Semper Fi
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Re: Collin County RBENTers Cinco de Mayo meet/gree
Reply #4 - Apr 25^th, 2012, 12:32pm

Quote from FlyingLaZBoy on Apr 25^th, 2012, 10:40am:

16 miles, with a 9AM start? 10:30AM is too early for lunch!!! Cheesy

Make it 25 or so.....

So call it a late breakfast! Or Brunch! Grin

Only food option north of Eldorado is a chicken place at 380. I would suggest Benny's Bagels across the street from Krogers for post ride food/coffee/etc. We could then continue down Lake Forest about half a mile and stop in Winniford Park to eat. We could use the gazebo and tables there. Or we could just eat at Benny's and have folks watch out for the bikes and trikes.

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Re: Collin County RBENTers Cinco de Mayo meet/gree
Reply #5 - Apr 26^th, 2012, 10:05pm

Quote from FlyingLaZBoy on Apr 25^th, 2012, 10:40am:

16 miles, with a 9AM start? 10:30AM is too early for lunch!!! Cheesy

Make it 25 or so.....

If we're doing 16 miles and do it in an hour, that takes us to 11:30. But I am thinking that our chill riders aren't planning to tap out 16 miles in an hour. We could start at 10:30 a.m. and just play it by ear...or leg, as it were.

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JimFPU Five Star Member RBENT member, retired in Tennessee. Posts: 1014	Re: Collin County RBENTers Cinco de Mayo meet/gree Reply #6 - Apr 27^th, 2012, 5:40am Let's leave it at 9, that way it's not too hot, and there is still some day left to do other things.
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Re: Collin County RBENTers Cinco de Mayo meet/gree
Reply #7 - Apr 30^th, 2012, 9:16am

I invited a roadie friend of mine from work who may be interested in bents. She is going to ride with us just to have someone to ride with as all the roadies she knows from another club are hammer heads and don't want to be slowed with her riding along. She also has some fear of road riding as she was hit last year and spent a few days in the hospital (driver did not stop). We'll need to show her the "Take the lane" technic.

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Re: Collin County RBENTers Cinco de Mayo meet/gree
Reply #8 - Apr 30^th, 2012, 10:17am

Once all the plans are finalized for this ride - please post them up (start time/location, route options/speed, food options, etc.). If I can get a babysitter for the afternoon I'm going to ride up from Rowlett to join ya'll. If not - I might be able to come for a little while but would probably have to be back home by 12. Just want to make sure I don't miss it!

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dd5339 Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 526	Re: Collin County RBENTers Cinco de Mayo meet/gree Reply #9 - Apr 30^th, 2012, 10:24am Jim, Remind Vicky or myself to show your friend our Gopro camera set up. Vicky is supposed to be dropping off a DVD of yesterday's two idiot drivers. We're curious what McKinney PD will do with it. Semper Fi
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Reply #10 - Apr 30^th, 2012, 11:34am

Quote from TonyWard on Apr 30^th, 2012, 10:17am:

Once all the plans are finalized for this ride - please post them up (start time/location, route options/speed, food options, etc.). If I can get a babysitter for the afternoon I'm going to ride up from Rowlett to join ya'll. If not - I might be able to come for a little while but would probably have to be back home by 12. Just want to make sure I don't miss it!

Um, plans are finalized Tony-we'd love to see you there. See the beginning of the thread.

No drop, fellowship ride to meet & greet. 16 miles slower paced. May stop for food/beverage at the end.

Saturday May 5, 9:00 AM
Start/finish Kroger/Chase Bank on W. Eldorado Parkway
map: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1098857

Anyone have anything else to add jump in! I'm not sure how I got to be the organizer...but since this is my first go easy!

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Reply #11 - Apr 30^th, 2012, 11:55am

Appreciate it Jim - just wanted to make sure I wasn't early/late or biting off more than I could chew mileage/pace wise with my commute thrown in. If anyone wants to join me (assuming I can make it - I will post up towards the end of the week) I will most likely be taking this route to the start and back: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1132599

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JimFPU Five Star Member RBENT member, retired in Tennessee. Posts: 1014	Re: Collin County RBENTers Cinco de Mayo meet/gree Reply #12 - Apr 30^th, 2012, 3:31pm Wow Tony 36 miles over all! At least the ride back home will be relatively downhill!
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Denman rbent member Posts: 350	Re: Collin County RBENTers Cinco de Mayo meet/gree Reply #13 - Apr 30^th, 2012, 7:00pm Tony, on the odd thought you'll want a ride home from McKinney, I can help you out.
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testersbc rbent member Posts: 84	Re: Collin County RBENTers Cinco de Mayo meet/gree Reply #14 - Apr 30^th, 2012, 7:14pm vic there is a little mexican place and a little oriental place in that little strip by the valero on 380..for eating..
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Re: Collin County RBENTers Cinco de Mayo meet/gree
Reply #15 - Apr 30^th, 2012, 8:21pm

Quote from JimFPU on Apr 30^th, 2012, 3:31pm:

Wow Tony 36 miles over all! At least the ride back home will be relatively downhill!

Should be 56 overall (20 ride to the ride + 16 ride + 20 ride back from the ride) but I need all the miles I can get. I'm leaving in 5 weeks to do a week long ride across Oklahoma from the Texas border to Kansas. I started doing 60+ mile rides on Saturday in April but have slacked the last two weekends so this will get me back into it.

I learned that I can't drive to WRL and plan to ride 100k. It is too easy load up and go home. I have to ride there that way the only way to get back is to ride. No easy way out!

Denman - appreciated the offer. I'll take you up on it in the event that something goes unexpectedly.

Don't intend to thread jack but as I was drawing out my route I noticed Lake Forest continues north from the meeting point then turns west into Preston. Preston continues North to Lake Texoma. I have been wanting to ride from my house to Oklahoma - just because - and because people think you are crazy when you say things like that. Anyway - that looks like it might be a good route. Anyone else interested in joining me? Would catch a ride in a car back. Finding a free Saturday/Sunday to do it might be a challenge. But if anyone is interested, let me know I'd love some company. Also, any advice/opinion on that route would be appreciated.

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dd5339 Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 526	Re: Collin County RBENTers Cinco de Mayo meet/gree Reply #16 - Apr 30^th, 2012, 8:40pm Tony, you and I need to talk about Oklahoma, I'm game! In fact I've laid out a double leaving from McKinney and ending in Oklahoma. Some really windy day it might just be a go. Semper Fi
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TonyWard Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 960	Re: Collin County RBENTers Cinco de Mayo meet/gree Reply #17 - Apr 30^th, 2012, 8:42pm Quote from dd5339 on Apr 30^th, 2012, 8:40pm: Tony, you and I need to talk about Oklahoma, I'm game! In fact I've laid out a double leaving from McKinney and ending in Oklahoma. Some really windy day it might just be a go. Semper Fi Sounds like a plan! Shoot me the route if you have it.
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Reply #18 - Apr 30^th, 2012, 9:12pm

Quote from dd5339 on Apr 30^th, 2012, 10:24am:

Jim,

Remind Vicky or myself to show your friend our Gopro camera set up.

Vicky is supposed to be dropping off a DVD of yesterday's two idiot drivers.

We're curious what McKinney PD will do with it.

Semper Fi

A co-worker today told me about a report from CA regarding a hit and run driver. One of a pair of cyclists had a camera which recorded just a glimpse of the car, but police were able to slow and enhance the video to discover whose car it was, and he is under arraignment.
Go here: http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2012/04/tiny-bicycle-camera-helps-solve-hi t-and-run/

A camera is so important to riders. I am normally recording my rides, and on each and every ride, on each leg...coming and going...there is some sort of foolish behavior. I have spoken to McKinney police, and it's been largely exasperating. They can't, or won't do anything until you get hit. Even then, it's (s)he said, (s)he said, unless there is something to examine. Enter the cyclist's black box. ALWAYS record. They must use the video if there is an accident. One cop even told me that when they are at a crime scene, and someone is shooting a video, they will order its use for forensic purposes.

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Monkeywrangler22 Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 1308	Re: Collin County RBENTers Cinco de Mayo meet/gree Reply #19 - Apr 30^th, 2012, 10:33pm That was my experience to day attempting to file a complaint on the two drivers I recorded yesterday. I was told they could not use the video to file charges for traffic violations since there had been no accident.
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Reply #21 - May 1^st, 2012, 8:54pm

Quote from rmillay on May 1^st, 2012, 5:11pm:

Dave and Tony, LSR's OK is OK goes from Greenville to Oklahoma and back. Spanish Fort goes from Bolivar just about to the Red River and back. Join up and enjoy!

Bob,

Both Vicky and I are already members. I've got Fleas and Trees on the done list and am making plans for the OK is OK in September and going for the 300K and my first double. Spanish Fort is high on my to do list as well.

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Reply #22 - May 2^nd, 2012, 10:07am

Quote from TonyWard on Apr 30^th, 2012, 11:55am:

Appreciate it Jim - just wanted to make sure I wasn't early/late or biting off more than I could chew mileage/pace wise with my commute thrown in. If anyone wants to join me (assuming I can make it - I will post up towards the end of the week) I will most likely be taking this route to the start and back: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1132599

Babysitter is lined up so I will be there. Anybody want to join me on the ride up let me know.

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Denman rbent member Posts: 350	Re: Collin County RBENTers Cinco de Mayo meet/gree Reply #23 - May 2^nd, 2012, 7:35pm I'll be there. In fact I'm headed over to Kroger right now to get some groceries.....
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Reply #24 - May 3^rd, 2012, 12:47pm

So it looks to be about 7 or 8 of us so far. Any one else?

This is supposed to be a fun/fellowship ride so come on out no matter what your speed, and we'll hang together! The Hammers I'm sure will do little sprints here and there, but that's part of the fun! Don't be shy thinking "I don't want to hold anyone back" it's not that kind of ride-let's just get together and ride! Looking forward to seeing/meeting all of you!

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Reply #25 - May 4^th, 2012, 10:10am

No drop, fellowship ride to meet & greet. 16 miles slower paced. May stop for food/beverage at the end.

Saturday May 5, 9:00 AM
Start/finish Kroger/Chase Bank on W. Eldorado Parkway
map: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1098857

Just reposting the info for tomorrow's ride! In case anyone doesn't know, the start point is the Kroger/Chase parking lot at the NE corner of Lake Forest and Eldorado Pkwy in McKinney.

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JimFPU Five Star Member RBENT member, retired in Tennessee. Posts: 1014	Re: Collin County RBENTers Cinco de Mayo meet/gree Reply #26 - May 4^th, 2012, 4:13pm Hey, I want to do this ride...where does it start?
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Monkeywrangler22 Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 1308	Re: Collin County RBENTers Cinco de Mayo meet/gree Reply #27 - May 4^th, 2012, 5:51pm Quote from JimFPU on May 4^th, 2012, 4:13pm: Hey, I want to do this ride...where does it start?
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JimFPU Five Star Member RBENT member, retired in Tennessee. Posts: 1014	Re: Collin County RBENTers Cinco de Mayo meet/gree Reply #29 - May 4^th, 2012, 9:02pm No t-shirts...but I can tell we're in for a great time! I'm wondering if this is some sort of prerequsite to being a Clown...?
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dd5339 Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 526	Re: Collin County RBENTers Cinco de Mayo meet/gree Reply #30 - May 5^th, 2012, 6:38am Quote from TonyWard on May 4^th, 2012, 7:33pm: Do I get a T-shirt on this ride? I think I've got a few spare tshirts left around from my "Jabba the Hut" days... Semper Fi
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JimFPU Five Star Member RBENT member, retired in Tennessee. Posts: 1014	Re: Collin County RBENTers Cinco de Mayo meet/gree Reply #31 - May 5^th, 2012, 2:56pm I think this was a pretty good ride today, thanks for all who participated! Look for the full report in Ride Reports!
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Monkeywrangler22 Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 1308	Re: Collin County RBENTers Cinco de Mayo meet/gree Reply #32 - May 5^th, 2012, 2:59pm Yes, thanks to all who showed up and rode! I had a blast. My full report with pics (but no video yet) is up on my blog. There's a link to it in my signature line.
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TonyWard Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 960	Re: Collin County RBENTers Cinco de Mayo meet/gree Reply #33 - May 6^th, 2012, 1:47pm For anyone interested - here is the map of all roads traveled from Rowlett and including the CCRBENT ride. I know there are some roads up there I want to investigate. http://connect.garmin.com/activity/175098152
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Monkeywrangler22 Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 1308	Re: Collin County RBENTers Cinco de Mayo meet/gree Reply #34 - May 6^th, 2012, 2:45pm Tony, north of hwy 380 is nice riding, though it is chip n seal. We know a lot of the roads up that way too, so any time you want to wander up this way for a longer ride, either Dave or I will probably be available to ride on the weekends.
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Reply #35 - May 6^th, 2012, 5:38pm

Quote from Monkeywrangler22 on May 6^th, 2012, 2:45pm:

Tony, north of hwy 380 is nice riding, though it is chip n seal. We know a lot of the roads up that way too, so any time you want to wander up this way for a longer ride, either Dave or I will probably be available to ride on the weekends.

What we were on yesterday was pretty acceptable, are the roads you're referring to the same grade, or coarser?

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Monkeywrangler22 Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 1308	Re: Collin County RBENTers Cinco de Mayo meet/gree Reply #36 - May 6^th, 2012, 5:43pm Some is better, Weston rd was just resurfaced, and the rest of it no worse really that I can think of. My perceptions may be affected some by the difference in Giro26 vs 700. But if yesterday didn't shake any fillings loose, you'll probably be ok.
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