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jayg

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Tour Dallas, April 6
Mar 31^st, 2013, 11:33am

They've already marked the pavement in my East Dallas neighborhood for this ride. I like it, because of the typically large turnout. The large number of riders with varying levels of experience adds an element of danger, particularly near the start. For that reason I always do the ride on my trike. I'm doing the 30-mile route. Long range forecast is calling for great riding weather. Looks like there will be a food truck food court at the finish this year in place of Pizza Patron. Any other trikers doing this ride?

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Monkeywrangler22 Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 1308	Re: Tour Dallas, April 6 Reply #1 - Mar 31^st, 2013, 1:03pm My friend and new triker Terri will be attempting the short route I think. Look for her on an orange Speed.
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Patti Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 876	Re: Tour Dallas, April 6 Reply #2 - Mar 31^st, 2013, 1:24pm I'm planning on doing it and expect to have at least one other family member along with me.
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rmillay Five Star Member rbent member; go Clowns! Posts: 2204	Re: Tour Dallas, April 6 Reply #3 - Apr 1^st, 2013, 3:10pm Kathy will be there, but I probably won't.
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jayg Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 4212	Re: Tour Dallas, April 6 Reply #4 - Apr 1^st, 2013, 4:37pm Quote from rmillay on Apr 1^st, 2013, 3:10pm: Kathy will be there, but I probably won't. Glad you've recovered enough from your operation to get on your computer. Will Kathy be riding the 700?
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testersbc rbent member Posts: 84	Re: Tour Dallas, April 6 Reply #5 - Apr 2^nd, 2013, 3:03pm finding parking down there ought to be fun!!
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jayg Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 4212	Re: Tour Dallas, April 6 Reply #6 - Apr 2^nd, 2013, 3:27pm Quote from testersbc on Apr 2^nd, 2013, 3:03pm: finding parking down there ought to be fun!! Parking is not a problem. There are usually 3000+ riders and about 8,000 available parking spots. I park in the reduced rate parking lots one block South of City Hall. I believe the fee is $5.
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rmillay Five Star Member rbent member; go Clowns! Posts: 2204	Re: Tour Dallas, April 6 Reply #7 - Apr 2^nd, 2013, 3:46pm Kathy will ride her Trek. We always ride over from home. We or Patti will let you park by our house for a minimal fee!
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TonyWard Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 960	Re: Tour Dallas, April 6 Reply #8 - Apr 2^nd, 2013, 6:27pm Quote from jayg on Apr 2^nd, 2013, 3:27pm: I park in the reduced rate parking lots one block South of City Hall. If you we're hardcore you would ride to the start and then home. That might give you a reasonable riding distance.
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Re: Tour Dallas, April 6
Reply #9 - Apr 2^nd, 2013, 7:00pm

Quote from TonyWard on Apr 2^nd, 2013, 6:27pm:

Quote from jayg on Apr 2^nd, 2013, 3:27pm:

I park in the reduced rate parking lots one block South of City Hall.

If you we're hardcore you would ride to the start and then home. That might give you a reasonable riding distance.

I need to conserve energy for the charge up the hill into Oak Cliff and back, and the speed runs on West Lawther and Turtle Creek Blvd.

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testersbc rbent member Posts: 84	Re: Tour Dallas, April 6 Reply #10 - Apr 4^th, 2013, 12:52pm picked up wifes packet. she is nervous but ready to give it a go!
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jayg Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 4212	Re: Tour Dallas, April 6 Reply #11 - Apr 4^th, 2013, 1:47pm Quote from testersbc on Apr 4^th, 2013, 12:52pm: picked up wifes packet. she is nervous but ready to give it a go! Nothing to be nervous about. Just thousands of people riding at their own pace, enjoying the sights and having a good time. Just got back from registering for the ride at Bicycles Plus in Snider Plaza.
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rmillay Five Star Member rbent member; go Clowns! Posts: 2204	Re: Tour Dallas, April 6 Reply #12 - Apr 4^th, 2013, 4:33pm Yeah! Except for bike swallowing potholes and tire snatching trolley tracks, the worst part is the hill out of the lake area, where people bail right in front of you. It's not like it's a race!
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testersbc rbent member Posts: 84	Re: Tour Dallas, April 6 Reply #13 - Apr 4^th, 2013, 5:51pm this is her second paid ride. she is trying to build up endurance for longer one. we will see
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Re: Tour Dallas, April 6
Reply #14 - Apr 4^th, 2013, 6:09pm

Quote from rmillay on Apr 4^th, 2013, 4:33pm:

Yeah! Except for bike swallowing potholes and tire snatching trolley tracks, the worst part is the hill out of the lake area, where people bail right in front of you. It's not like it's a race! Cheesy

If one decides to ride a bike, yes there can be hazards. If I recall correctly, Mrs. testersbc rides a trike, like I always do on Tour Dallas. Bring on the potholes, tracks and crazy bike riders. We are like the honey badger - we don't care. Cheesy

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Patti Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 876	Re: Tour Dallas, April 6 Reply #15 - Apr 4^th, 2013, 6:09pm Got us registered at Bicycles Plus this afternoon. We will ride over from our house on Saturday morning. If anybody wants to park by our house you are more than welcome.
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jayg Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 4212	Re: Tour Dallas, April 6 Reply #16 - Apr 4^th, 2013, 6:20pm Quote from Patti on Apr 4^th, 2013, 6:09pm: Got us registered at Bicycles Plus this afternoon. Did you have trouble finding a parking spot? Parking is a nightmare in Snider Plaza and the surrounding neighborhood at least between 12:00 and 1:00 PM.
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Patti Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 876	Re: Tour Dallas, April 6 Reply #17 - Apr 5^th, 2013, 7:07pm No. I got lucky and found one on the side by the bank.
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testersbc rbent member Posts: 84	Re: Tour Dallas, April 6 Reply #18 - Apr 6^th, 2013, 7:34pm we parked behind city hall no issue. but when she was riding her bike in front of city hall she didn't notice the drain slots and got into one. lesson learned--pay attention!!
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Patti Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 876	Re: Tour Dallas, April 6 Reply #19 - Apr 7^th, 2013, 9:51pm Quote from testersbc on Apr 6^th, 2013, 7:34pm: we parked behind city hall no issue. but when she was riding her bike in front of city hall she didn't notice the drain slots and got into one. lesson learned--pay attention!! Does your wife ride an orange trike with a Purple Sky flag?
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testersbc rbent member Posts: 84	Re: Tour Dallas, April 6 Reply #20 - Apr 8^th, 2013, 10:27am yes
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Monkeywrangler22 Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 1308	Re: Tour Dallas, April 6 Reply #21 - Apr 8^th, 2013, 10:34am Hey SBC, when you gonna post Terri's Tour ride on Strava???
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testersbc rbent member Posts: 84	Re: Tour Dallas, April 6 Reply #22 - Apr 8^th, 2013, 11:48am her garmin didn't get it..not sure why. she had it on and said she started it but we got it home and nothing.
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Monkeywrangler22 Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 1308	Re: Tour Dallas, April 6 Reply #23 - Apr 8^th, 2013, 4:38pm Forgot to start it...it'll show movement and distance if it is on and moving, but if you fail to hit the "start" button, it won't store the info. BTDT, more than once!
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Re: Tour Dallas, April 6
Reply #24 - Apr 8^th, 2013, 6:28pm

Quote from testersbc on Apr 8^th, 2013, 10:27am:

yes

Aw shoot. I saw her the other morning and just had time to say "HI" because I had been looking for my misplaced husband and he went zooming by just about the time I saw her. My apologies. By the time I caught my husband, I couldn't get back through the crowd. Hope y'all had a good ride.

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