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Oh, I forgot to mention the one interesting thing about the meeting -- the new BBC Web site should be up and running by 1 February. We got a preview of some of the features -- it's a lot more interactive, particularly with regard to the ride schedule, looks pretty cool. Cuesheetcentral will be phased out, as will the Yahoo BBC group (there will be several "forum" sections set up on the Web site for chatting.)

Also, going forward, membership dues are going to be less for those who opt to get the newsletter only electronically, and more for those who want a mailed printed copy.

On a very sad but ironic note -- NR will truly appreciate this one -- 4 cars that were parked in the lot right across the street from the meeting were broken into, and stuff stolen from them. Two of them (I think only 2 -- ?) belonged to Club members.

Wow! That sux!

Glad Bob brought his bike inside or it could've suffered the same fate.

Oh, I forgot to mention the one interesting thing about the meeting -- the new BBC Web site should be up and running by 1 February. We got a preview of some of the features -- it's a lot more interactive, particularly with regard to the ride schedule, looks pretty cool. Cuesheetcentral will be phased out, as will the Yahoo BBC group (there will be several "forum" sections set up on the Web site for chatting.)

Also, going forward, membership dues are going to be less for those who opt to get the newsletter only electronically, and more for those who want a mailed printed copy.

Anything about the race team?

Wow! That sux!


Welcome to my neighborhood. The York Rd. Corridor is like a supermarket for thieves. Bummer.

I was going to go to the meeting but my wife was fixing dinner and I was pretty cozy. I did a solo 48 on Saturday as opposed to the BBC ride which I missed by dragging ass in the a.m.
Did an indoor class at Meadowmill on Sunday, it's a Ride for The Feast training group. Might be joining their team for the RFF ride in May.
Did 20 easy recovery miles today at Mbello, wild weather, springlike and then rather dramatic clouds moved in and the wind literally pushed me around, now that's a strong wind.
I should be on the road tomorrow and Wednesday as the weather looks good.

Tentative: Barry's Bikes, beer and baristas ride.

Sunday Feb 7

Basic Tentative outline: Starting at Dunkin Donuts on Reisterstown & Falstaff, pick up Harry (Roland and Lake), Bob (Roland and 36), Maxine and Charlie (BWI trail) NR can chime in where he would like to meet on this route. First stop is a cute little coffee Shop on the B&A Trail (north of McKinsey Rd IIRC) then to Annapolis for lunch at Moe's Southwest Grill‎. Back to the city with a rest stop at Royal Farms (Annapolis and W Patapsco) then to The Diz for dinner and drinks.

Any thoughts or suggestions? Maybe invite the club to join in at Marley Station?

Tentative: Barry's Bikes, beer and baristas ride.

Sunday Feb 7

Basic Tentative outline: Starting at Dunkin Donuts on Reisterstown & Falstaff, pick up Harry (Roland and Lake), Bob (Roland and 36), Maxine and Charlie (BWI trail) NR can chime in where he would like to meet on this route. First stop is a cute little coffee Shop on the B&A Trail (north of McKinsey Rd IIRC) then to Annapolis for lunch at Moe's Southwest Grill‎. Back to the city with a rest stop at Royal Farms (Annapolis and W Patapsco) then to The Diz for dinner and drinks.

Any thoughts or suggestions? Maybe invite the club to join in at Marley Station?

Woohoo! Sounds like a plan.

You can pick me up somewhere convenient for you three that's along the way--perhaps Carroll Park.

If you invite the BBC, make sure they know that bikes are mandatory--no MVs! Actually, they can drive and park at the Dixon Observation Parking Lot and ride to Marley Station, minimum! :p Ok... I'm kidding (sorta).

Tentative: Barry's Bikes, beer and baristas ride.

Sunday Feb 7

I should be able to swing the coffee-and-lunch portion of the ride (Sundays are often a bit tougher for me than Saturdays.) At the risk of NR turning his head and giving me the palm of his hand :D I may opt to stop at my house on the way back and then drive up to The Diz. (Not sure I want to ride through that Hanover/Patapsco/Pennington-Cherry Hill/Curtis Bay gauntlet later at night . . .)

Oh, and NR -- no mention of the racing team at the meeting, I'm pretty sure. I was a few minutes late, but they were on a different topic when I walked in.

(Not sure I want to ride through that Hanover/Patapsco/Pennington-Cherry Hill/Curtis Bay gauntlet later at night . . .)



Quite understandable.




Oh, and NR -- no mention of the racing team at the meeting, I'm pretty sure. I was a few minutes late, but they were on a different topic when I walked in.

I guess I should resubscribe to the team listserv to find out what's going on. I wasn't sure if I was going to race for Team BBC this year or go "unattached" (or race at all), but I wound up renewing my license under the team.

I wonder if Michael Ball will send me a Rock Racing kit if I ask him for one?

http://neilbrowne.com/2010/01/floyd-landis-rumors-rock-racing-and-bowling/

I guess I should resubscribe to the team listserv to find out what's going on. I wasn't sure if I was going to race for Team BBC this year or go "unattached" (or race at all), but I wound up renewing my license under the team.


NR-There is a meeting of the BBC men on Feb 13. I'm not saying one way or other if I'm actually going to take the plungs this year. All I know is I need 2k base miles, working on that now.

As for Barry's ride, sounds epic, gotta see if I have a prior commitment. If not I expect I would be doing a rounder from Lake and Roland.

All,

As we've been talking about lately, and as we did last year, we're going
to have a Men's Team meeting scheduled for the 13th of February. I'd
like to have everyone arrive by/at 5 p.m. so we can hopefully get down
to business shortly after. On the agenda is a discussion of the coming
season's races (which we're individually planning to be at, which we
want a big showing at, etc.) as well as some talks about strategy and
anything else that might come up. We did this at Geoff Frost's house
last year, and as a first-year racer, it was extremely informative. This
is a great time for our new guys to learn a lot from the more ...
experienced ... racers.

I've been working on my recipes for pizza dough and sauce, so I've got
that covered. If someone(s) could bring frosty beverages, you would
surely be regarded as a hero of the team, and if anyone wants to bring
other snacks, that is also very much welcomed.

Also, if your significant others and children (Also known as your
"supporters") are feeling left out of your racing life, feel free to
bring them along, and they can mingle upstairs while we talk business in
the man-cave.

Please at least reply to me if you're going to be here so I know how
many pizzas to make, and let me know if/how many supporters you'll be
bringing (and how big their stomachs are.) Here are all the important
details ...

What: Men's Team Meeting

When: 13 February 2010

I'm good for the Barry ride. I had been mulling over that Proteus Cycles CX race, but I was leaning towards 'no' anyway.
The Miyata single speed/fixed has a fair amount of toe overlap which is manageable for road riding, but I could see myself getting hung up and doing an endo in a CX race.

Way better to ride with you guys.

I'm good for the Barry ride. I had been mulling over that Proteus Cycles CX race, but I was leaning towards 'no' anyway.

Way better to ride with you guys.

GB-Let's make a pact-CX racing in the fall, or at least the CharmCity Cross.

Teresa and I are headed to Key West next week. :)

I'll be hard-pressed to get in the miles down there.
I'll probably take my shoes and pedals and rent a ride when I get down there.

Hope to have a good tan for Barry's Beer and baristas ride on the 7th. :D

Teresa and I are headed to Key West next week. :)

Hope to have a good tan for Barry's Beer and baristas ride on the 7th. :D

Bastid! <Roger Rabbit voice>Take me with you...ppppppppplease!</Roger Rabbit voice> [j/k]

Have fun. Watch out for these:

134776 Just kidding, again.

Or, Stingrays:

http://www.cambridgebicycle.com/assets/images/vintage/vintage_stingray_bike.jpg

Teresa and I are headed to Key West next week. :)

I'll be hard-pressed to get in the miles down there.

Lucky bastard. I was briefly there a few years ago with my boys when our snorkeling trip at Bahia Honda was washed out. Melissa and I were there before we had kids, it's fun, we rented a scooter, that was really fun. Bahia Honda SP is beautiful, just up the road a bit, you can see and walk out on the old bridge that was wiped out by a hurricane, the old Flagler railroad. I read a book a134804bout it, you would find it pretty interesting and may make for a good vacay read. Just google Flagler's railroad. Maybe you can ride up route 1 a ways.


Bastid! <Roger Rabbit voice>Take me with you...ppppppppplease!</Roger Rabbit voice> [j/k]

Have fun. Watch out for these:

134776 Just kidding, again.

Or, Stingrays:

http://www.cambridgebicycle.com/assets/images/vintage/vintage_stingray_bike.jpg
This looks a lot like my bike from the late sixties. Schwinn.
You really need to watch out for these. Melissa and I saw lots while snorkeling and one grabbed my line while fishing for tuna, I had a tuna hooked and the cudda cut him in half. Yowza!134804

I can't figure this new BF interface.

Hey Folks: been away recently. My dad ha been moved into home hospice with a nurse part time and us kids part time so most of my typical activities have diminished. I did bike commute today. Really chilly this AM, in the teens.
Barry's ride: I'm in as long as I am not needed for my dad.

Charlie,
Very sorry to hear about your dad's declining health. I cannot really believe that I'm on the "otherside" of my experience with my mom in hospice.
You all were good friends to me during that time and I still appreciate it. I'm sending my best vibes your way. Hope we see you on the 7th.

And here's a diversion I saw over at the touring forum:
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?618464-Look-at-these-roads!

Charlie,
Very sorry to hear about your dad's declining health. ....

I'm sending my best vibes your way. Hope we see you on the 7th.



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Today's snow ride:

http://bimactive.com/ba/journal/post/10783/29814

Last ride of January 2010--Essex to Edgemere and back:

http://bimactive.com/ba/journal/post/10783/29837

Hey Folks: been away recently. My dad ha been moved into home hospice with a nurse part time and us kids part time so most of my typical activities have diminished. I did bike commute today. Really chilly this AM, in the teens.
Barry's ride: I'm in as long as I am not needed for my dad.

What GB said. That's tough stuff. Good vibes your way brother and hope to see you on the 7th.

Gave blood today after a 3 mile treadmill run and a swim, wiped out.

I need to order some studded tires, how else am I going to get miles in? GB-you commute everyday on slicks? on ice and snow?

I guess GB and other half is on the way to Key West. Almost any place else would be warmer than here.

I had no problems with my commute to work. There were a few icy spots along the way.

Carried my large backpack, so that I could bring in fresh work clothes.

Interesting comparison:

http://contexts.org/socimages/2010/01/31/paid-holidaysvacation-days-in-the-u-s-versus-other-oecd-countries/

Is the Farewell Barry ride still on for Sunday?

Just heard 20-24" of snow tomorrow into Saturday, and high of 27 on Sunday.

Is the Farewell Barry ride still on for Sunday?

Just heard 20-24" of snow tomorrow into Saturday, and high of 27 on Sunday.

AFAIK, It's still on. Do you have your studded tires, yet?

Actually, if we keep putting it off, maybe we can delay Barry's departure... ya think?

I won't be riding in 16-24" snow. I don't have studded tires yet, but maybe I could attach my snow blower to the front. I can't imagine they will have the b&a cleared of all that snow in a day, not to mention all the roads from here to there.

Tough life down here y'all.
Key West, FL Forecast as of 11:30 am EST on February 4, 2010
This Afternoon: Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds near 15 mph.

Today's jaunt:
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Keys-ride

Back on friday for more of what I left apparently.

It looks like I will postpone my Sunday Snow ride. I'm dragging my feet on leaving as much as I can.

Today's jaunt:
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Keys-ride

Back on friday for more of what I left apparently.

Dawg. So you'll have to fill me in on what you think of that ride. I've been researching lately and though there is quite a bit of traffic the route from Key Largo to Key West A1a has wide shoulders and some bike paths. What did you ride? rental?

I'm going to eventually stitch together the Canada to the Keys route, maybe doing some end of this month or March. I've just ordered the remaining maps.

Tough life down here y'all.
Key West, FL Forecast as of 11:30 am EST on February 4, 2010
This Afternoon: Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds near 15 mph.

Today's jaunt:
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Keys-ride

Back on friday for more of what I left apparently.

@Bob

Cool ride, Bob! I just posted a pic of it on my Twitpic account and then mirrored it on the new BBC discussion board (BBCTalk is essentially gone, now) under ride reports. You can add text about the ride, later, if you want, after you get back.

By the way, Bob, check your airline. There will be cancellations tomorrow into Saturday due to the monster snow storm coming to the region starting Friday morning and lasting to midday Saturday.



It looks like I will postpone my Sunday Snow ride. I'm dragging my feet on leaving as much as I can.

@Barry - glad to hear you're staying as long as possible. Now, if the weather will cooperate...

This mornings bike commute to work:

http://bimactive.com/ba/journal/post/10783/29954

This afternoon will be the picture taking ride. Can't wait!

http://www.bikeforums.net/images/smilies/popcorn.gif

Hey guys: thanks for the kind words. My dad passed Wednesdays night. He went peacefully. He's better off but we miss him.

Hang in there Barry. I'm glad the ride is postponed as I could not make it this Sunday. You'll go when the time is right

Bob: looks like a good time to go to Fla. This winter has been a hard commuting one, though I haven't been on a bike since last Friday.

Isaias: Todays ride home should be a blast, tomorrows impossible but am sure you'll try.

Harry: I saw your post on the touring forum. Do post here if you go to Vermont this spring

:( Charlie, I'm so sorry, you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

This mornings bike commute to work:

http://bimactive.com/ba/journal/post/10783/29954

This afternoon will be the picture taking ride. Can't wait!

http://www.bikeforums.net/images/smilies/popcorn.gif


You, sir, are a mental case! :)

Just kidding! Be extra careful going home today.

Hey guys: thanks for the kind words. My dad passed Wednesdays night. He went peacefully. He's better off but we miss him.

Hang in there Barry. I'm glad the ride is postponed as I could not make it this Sunday. You'll go when the time is right

Bob: looks like a good time to go to Fla. This winter has been a hard commuting one, though I haven't been on a bike since last Friday.

Isaias: Todays ride home should be a blast, tomorrows impossible but am sure you'll try.

Harry: I saw your post on the touring forum. Do post here if you go to Vermont this spring


:( Charlie, I'm so sorry, you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.


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You, sir, are a mental case! :)

Just kidding! Be extra careful going home today.

Ok. It's about 2:15pm. The snow is coming down a little bit harder than an hour ago, but it's still not sticking--at least not outside of the windows that I can look out of, here, at work. I just may make it to 3:30pm with not much to worry about. Hopefully, MVOs are cowering in their warm homes, especially soccer-mom MVO and pimple-boy MVO.

:notamused:http://bimactive.com/ba/journal/post/10783/29972

Hey guys: thanks for the kind words. My dad passed Wednesdays night. He went peacefully. He's better off but we miss him.


Charlie,
My condolences, I'm happy that he went peacefully.

I will keep you posted on the Vermont tour. I tend to bail on these long distance trips, not hard core enough, or I miss my kids, not sure what. I hope to eventually stitch together the entire Atlantic coast, from Canada to Key West. Am toying with the idea of doing that southern section in March. Again, sorry about your dad.

Snow plow stuck in front of my house!

http://twitpic.com/show/full/11pvzr.jpg (http://twitpic.com/11pvzr)

So I decided to go for a walk this morning. :)

Pics (if they show up; not sure I did it right) are from 11:30 a.m. The non-drifted snow was up to my mid-thigh (about 22"), and I wasn't standing on asphalt, so I'm guessing there is at least 25" of snow, probably more. Still coming down!

So I decided to go for a walk this morning. :)

Pics (if they show up; not sure I did it right) are from 11:30 a.m. The non-drifted snow was up to my mid-thigh (about 22"), and I wasn't standing on asphalt, so I'm guessing there is at least 25" of snow, probably more. Still coming down!

Great pix! Thanks for sharing.

The snow plow truck has finally escaped. They sent another truck to pull him backwards instead of forward out of the morass.

You know that I had to try - http://bimactive.com/ba/journal/post/10783/29992


06 February, 2010 16:12

It just wouldn't be me to not try to ride in this snow. So, now, I can say that I did (sort of). I most certainly burned a bunch of calories trying to stay on the bike. I even tried to let some air out of the tires, but in the deeper stuff (what icebike.com calls road snow and chocolate mousse*) I just didn't have aggressive enough lugging to maintain traction.

Oh well. Tomorrow will be better.

* http://www.icebike.org/Articles/TechniquesDeepSnow.htm

[QUOTE=NoRacer;10370430]You know that I had to try - http://bimactive.com/ba/journal/post/10783/29992


Yes, we did!! :lol:

Here's another few pics: this tree fell on the house while I was out shoveling. It scared the bejesus out of me! I heard a loud crack, but I couldn't tell which tree (the house backs up to a small wooded area, there's a ton of trees.) I had shoveled my way to near the cars, so without looking back I just dived between them, hoping the tree wasn't coming my way!

I think the house is fine. I live downstairs on the ground floor, so I'm definitely okay. My upstairs neighbor came out and said he didn't see anything busted upstairs; he checked the garage, too, that also seems okay. Some of the siding up top might be messed up. Not much that can be done about it right now!

136329136330

^^^^^^
Wow, Maxine! I'm glad you didn't get hurt. Scary stuff.

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h170/HandsomeRyan/IMG_1208.jpg

We finished out at just a hair over 31" here in Laurel.

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h170/HandsomeRyan/IMG_1208.jpg

We finished out at just a hair over 31" here in Laurel.

Anyone hear whether we broke the all-time snowfall record yesterday?

Anyone hear whether we broke the all-time snowfall record yesterday?

I believe we need another 2.1 inches to break the season record. I think we'll have that by Wednesday.

I think this snowfall was still only #3 for snow from one snow event. I just saw the official count from Savage (which is only a couple miles up the road from my house) got 33".

Tried to ride in today, but there's too much snow on the road to do it safely in car traffic. I turned around, defeated.

I can't get the car out of the driveway, either. Too much ice under the tires. The rear end starts to drift sideways.

I'm stuck for now. I'll try again later, but I just might take the week off, since we're expecting another storm Wednesday.

Tried to ride in today, but there's too much snow on the road to do it safely in car traffic. I turned around, defeated.

I can't get the car out of the driveway, either. Too much ice under the tires. The rear end starts to drift sideways.

I'm stuck for now. I'll try again later, but I just might take the week off, since we're expecting another storm Wednesday.

This is just crazy, isn't it?? Work is closed today to non-essential/emergency personnel, and this storm that's going to start Tuesday afternoon looks like it could be another blowout. I think the NWS just doesn't want people to panic yet, but Foot's Forecast is calling for close to 12 inches along the I-95 corridor, with local amounts as high as 20 inches. (Foot's is put out by a bunch of high school kids who routinely trounce the professional weather forecasters in accuracy. They were calling this past snowstorm way in advance of the pros.)

http://www.footsforecast.org/

I may end up home all week as well. I was supposed to drive up to Pittsburgh Saturday for the long weekend, but now I don't know if that's such a good idea.

This is just crazy, isn't it?? Work is closed today to non-essential/emergency personnel, and this storm that's going to start Tuesday afternoon looks like it could be another blowout. I think the NWS just doesn't want people to panic yet, but Foot's Forecast is calling for close to 12 inches along the I-95 corridor, with local amounts as high as 20 inches. (Foot's is put out by a bunch of high school kids who routinely trounce the professional weather forecasters in accuracy. They were calling this past snowstorm way in advance of the pros.)

http://www.footsforecast.org/

I may end up home all week as well. I was supposed to drive up to Pittsburgh Saturday for the long weekend, but now I don't know if that's such a good idea.

Yes, I heard about Mr. Foot's class on one of the news broadcasts. Interesting that they pretty much "nailed it".

I'm at work now, but not after having to wait until the pavement in my driveway warmed up enough to get some traction. Even then, I had to gun it to get out almost smacking my neighbors truck that is parked right across from my driveway ( :notamused: not amused at those butt-holes).

I suspect tomorrow will be a repeat, since everything will refreeze. I may take tomorrow off completely to prepare for the next round of snow.

I believe I saw Saturday had a chance also.

Tried to ride in today, but there's too much snow on the road to do it safely in car traffic. I turned around, defeated.

I can't get the car out of the driveway, either. Too much ice under the tires. The rear end starts to drift sideways.

I'm stuck for now. I'll try again later, but I just might take the week off, since we're expecting another storm Wednesday.

Wow, don't believe it that I commuted Mon and Tues and NR bailed out. (Didn't that could happen!) Rail trail still has 2 feet of snow on it so it was a choice of back roads or main roads. I picked the back road hilly way. Roads still 60 - 80% covered even today. Could not have done it without the Schwalbe Winter Marathons. These things are amazing! I only break traction when standing on the pedals on a lower gear climb even on packed ice. They weren't cheap but I was thinking today that I sure didn't waste my money on them.

Temps were the real challenge both yesterday and today. Leaving Glen Rock at 6:30 AM it was about 8 deg F, and contrary to normal trends the temps dropped heading north. I was reading 1 deg F in Seven Valleys. Thankfully as I climbed the hill up Cemetary Rd it warmed up to 4 deg F for the rest of the ride.

More snow rolling in this afternoon. I'll bail from work when it gets to be about 3 inches deep I'd guess Anybody have any advice on this? Should I leave before it gets that deep or will 3 - 4 inches of new fallen snow not be a problem? It's taking me about an 1 1/2 hours to cover the 18 mile ride home. (for a blazing average speed of 12!)

Andy