Depends. If you get the road bike, you'll probably blow me and my knobby-clad MTB away. You've been pushing The Beast for long enough that you're gonna be scary fast on a lighter bike.

If we are riding together, I have no intention of dropping you. You have been warned.

Rolling at 8:30 sounds like a good plan to me. That should make the meeting time around 7:45 - 8:00. Let's not forget we have to take the mandatory pre-ride group photo.

I'm pretty sure the folks I'm coming with are planning on the Saturday social ride as well. If you all want to get lost, just put me in charge of the directions :D. I did a good job of getting us (Cycle17, Little Darwin, Cydewaze, Juf2m, and myself) off track last year on the Saturday social. And I pre-rode the route in my car before we did it. Darn roads always look different when your average speed is 35mph :eek:

Jess and I are out for this. Neither of us has been riding, and I have knee problems. We still want to host a DC area ride from our house, but it'll depend on how we feel. I'm doing short, flat, slow rides to try to reanimate my legs, but it's slow going.

Ok gang Aug 19th is the date...who is going this year? Looking forward to see all of the usual suspects.

http://www.lancasterbikeclub.org/cbm.php

Ride start update...the plan is to meet between the registration tents and the trail to the portapotties between 7:35 and 8:00 and then wheels down between 8:00 and 8:15.



Edited the start time.

I just noticed the OP update and the start time/place.

Jess and I are out for this. Neither of us has been riding, and I have knee problems. We still want to host a DC area ride from our house, but it'll depend on how we feel. I'm doing short, flat, slow rides to try to reanimate my legs, but it's slow going.

Still plenty of time to get it together...:(

Jess and I are out for this. Neither of us has been riding, and I have knee problems. We still want to host a DC area ride from our house, but it'll depend on how we feel. I'm doing short, flat, slow rides to try to reanimate my legs, but it's slow going.

Say it isn't so!!!!!! First Dex bails, now you guys aren't coming? :(

Hope all is well and the knee improves

Beth

Still plenty of time to get it together...:(

If you're inviting BF folks in general, I'd love to do that! Maybe one of these rail trails (http://bikewashington.org/trails/dc-index.htm)?

Say it isn't so!!!!!! First Dex bails, now you guys aren't coming? :(

Hope all is well and the knee improves

Beth

Thanks Beth. It's just really bad timing. We both have like 200-300 miles total for this year between all the moving, house work, and vacation (compared to around 2000 for this time last year). On top of that, Jess's mom is visiting the week before the ride, and is headed home the evening before the ride. Then I strain my knee trying to get some hard miles in before my legs are ready for it.

Next year will be a better year, I promise.

Jess and I are out for this. Neither of us has been riding, and I have knee problems. We still want to host a DC area ride from our house, but it'll depend on how we feel. I'm doing short, flat, slow rides to try to reanimate my legs, but it's slow going.

Odds Bodkins but I was looking forward to meeting the two of you this year. I hope your knee heals and that you get out to enjoy the rest of the summer.

Cheers,

Brian

Thanks Beth. It's just really bad timing. We both have like 200-300 miles total for this year between all the moving, house work, and vacation (compared to around 2000 for this time last year). On top of that, Jess's mom is visiting the week before the ride, and is headed home the evening before the ride. Then I strain my knee trying to get some hard miles in before my legs are ready for it.

Next year will be a better year, I promise.


Hey, Mirona's bringing his Mom - you should just bring Jess's Mom along too :)

Here's a thought . . . come up for the Three Creeks Century in September. Lots of food, fairly flat (easier on that knee), and a little extra time to get more miles in. Also, all loops leave from and return to the same place (where all the food is), so someone looking to do a shorter ride has a place to hang out (and eat) while others do the longer routes.

You'll be missed!!

Beth

Odds Bodkins but I was looking forward to meeting the two of you this year. I hope your knee heals and that you get out to enjoy the rest of the summer.

Ahh, sorry man! I've really been looking forward to meeting you as well.


Beth, we'll think about that century. ;)

My hotel room is booked. I'll be there! Woo Whoo! And I'll lead the Saturday evening ride if need be. Last year we went out for around 20 miles, then came back and all went to dinner together.

Odds Bodkins but I was looking forward to meeting the two of you this year. I hope your knee heals and that you get out to enjoy the rest of the summer.

Cheers,

Brian


And I'm looking forward to meeting someone who says "Odds Bodkins" :D

Beth

Jess and I are out for this. Neither of us has been riding, and I have knee problems. We still want to host a DC area ride from our house, but it'll depend on how we feel. I'm doing short, flat, slow rides to try to reanimate my legs, but it's slow going.

bummer - I haven't seen psuaero chime in, so if it makes a difference, you (and your knee) would probably have an easier time of it this year

Jess and I are out for this. Neither of us has been riding, and I have knee problems. We still want to host a DC area ride from our house, but it'll depend on how we feel. I'm doing short, flat, slow rides to try to reanimate my legs, but it's slow going.

Paul & Jess,

Sorry you two can't be with us this year. We will miss the both of you. Take good care of the knee problem, and keep us posted on that DC ride.

Denny

And I'm looking forward to meeting someone who says "Odds Bodkins" :D

Beth
Ummmm...you may not get what you expect:D

Cheers,

Brian

Ummmm...you may not get what you expect:D

Cheers,

Brian


Ahh, but that's okay - I try to never have expectations, that way I'm always happily surprised!

Beth

Jess and I are out for this.

Bummer! :( I hope the knee heals up, and that you can make it to the Covered Bridges ride in Bucks County in October.

So, who are we PMing our contact info to? What info is it we are sending?

Mike (baby sleep deprived)

So, who are we PMing our contact info to? What info is it we are sending?

Mike (baby sleep deprived)

Hey, RM -

I'm collecting names/cell numbers - and I've promised not to stalk any of you :)

Beth

Hey, RM -

I'm collecting names/cell numbers - and I've promised not to stalk any of you :)

Beth

PMed.

I've promised not to stalk any of you :)

Beth


Darnit!! I was realy hoping for a stalker.:p

My hotel room is booked. I'll be there! Woo Whoo! And I'll lead the Saturday evening ride if need be. Last year we went out for around 20 miles, then came back and all went to dinner together.

C-17,

You staying at the Q - Inn again this year? I'm pretty sure that's where my group is booked at. The ride, and dinner was great last year, so I hope my little group will go along with it. I'm pretty sure I can convince them. Sounds like we may have a rather large group for a Saturday social this time out. I think I'll start a new thread for it, and see if we can get a roll-call going to give us an idea.

Looking forward to seeing everybody again,

Denny

How many days til?

23!!!!

Woooo Hoooooooo!!!

Nice, Mirona! It'll be great to see you two again.

I'll be up for dinner after the ride again. . . Saturday will not work for me; daughter's 16th bday party:eek:

Beth

Dinner was nice - food is good - we can probably do it again this year (if our table manners didn't turn everyone off too much ... i promise to keep the cash dry this year). We're staying in Philly Sat night where we can park the SpongeLads for the day ... an 830 roll out and an early Sunday dinner sounds great. We have to collect the little sponges before we can head south, and the drive home Sunday night southbound on I-95 is, well, nothing but joy, as I'm sure anyone who has experienced beach traffic can imagine. So the earlier on everything the better ...

Ummmm...you may not get what you expect:D

Cheers,

Brian

What am I to think? I'm putting you up, forsooth!

What am I to think? I'm putting you up, forsooth!
LOL!!
It is just that not many people expect a 46 year old, 6'1" 200+lb black guy who looks like a mean looking Forrest Whitaker to be into that sort of thing. I just skimmed over your blog and found it quite interesting. I think I am going to enjoy riding with you. And I thank you for the very gracious offer to put me up for the night. I have wanted to do this ride since I joined these forumes back in '05. I now have that opprotunity thanks to you.

Cheers,

Brian

Cool! "Baj" is coming to Lancaster! Awesome!

LOL!!
It is just that not many people expect a 46 year old, 6'1" 200+lb black guy who looks like a mean looking Forrest Whitaker to be into that sort of thing. I just skimmed over your blog and found it quite interesting. I think I am going to enjoy riding with you. And I thank you for the very gracious offer to put me up for the night. I have wanted to do this ride since I joined these forumes back in '05. I now have that opprotunity thanks to you.

Cheers,

Brian

Few people expect a fat, middle aged Caucasian with scoliosis to teach himself to ride a bike as an adult. So being surprising is something we have in common. PM me and Neil Fein and we can work out arrangements.

Neil B, the other half of Neils on Wheels

Cool! "Baj" is coming to Lancaster! Awesome!

Indeed I am.....and I can't wait!!!

Thank you for the enthusiastic welcome.

Cheers,

Brian

Few people expect a fat, middle aged Caucasian with scoliosis to teach himself to ride a bike as an adult. So being surprising is something we have in common. PM me and Neil Fein and we can work out arrangements.

Neil B, the other half of Neils on Wheels


Touche':D

a mean looking Forrest Whitaker
Brian

You have that eye thing going like him aswell? :D

LOL...not quite

LOL!!
It is just that not many people expect a 46 year old, 6'1" 200+lb black guy who looks like a mean looking Forrest Whitaker to be into that sort of thing.

Don't forget "Huffy tossin' " :D Or is that covered under "mean looking"?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTNeAR3ewXg

:beer:

WOOHOO! We're in to August! Only 2 1/2 more weeks!
:beer::beer::beer:

Damn... must ask the wife's permission... I mean, tell her that I'm going and that's that! Film at 11:00 (23:00)

Oh yea, just remembered why I didn't go last year. I was in lovely Florence, SC supporting some lame-ash trial. I was schecduled to go on trial THIS august sept but got the word that we've been bumped to November (during thanksgiving and my bd :( )... again, need to talk to the wife ASAP!

Ummm....yea! Get with it will ya!:p:D This is a big deal as far as Bike Forums members go. You won't want to miss it. ;)

:( I'll miss you guys--

I Better get my helmet, this is creepin up fast! lol

:( I'll miss you guys--

Dude, we'll miss you too. What about the Covered Bridges ride in October?

Don't forget "Huffy tossin' " :D Or is that covered under "mean looking"?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTNeAR3ewXg

:beer:

Actually I think it was an old Schwinn:D:D:D

ya bastid:D

Cheers,

Brian

Actually I think it was an old Schwinn:D:D:D

ya bastid:D

Cheers,

Brian

"bastid?" (sniff, sniff, tears welling up) Do you really mean that?


That's one of the nicest things anyone has ever called me...

(sniff sniff)

well... count me out :(

I cant go, husband is having a fit about it,( because it would require me to be gone for a couple days) not worth the hassle.

you guys have a good time!

well... count me out :(

I cant go, husband is having a fit about it,( because it would require me to be gone for a couple days) not worth the hassle.

you guys have a good time!


AH, that sucks, sorry to hear. :(

well... count me out :(

I cant go, husband is having a fit about it,( because it would require me to be gone for a couple days) not worth the hassle.

you guys have a good time!

Tell him "you gots some splainin to do, Lucy, we had the orgy planned and the farm animals booked!" :fight:

Now who are all the guys gonna wheelsuck? Maybe I gotta rethink my wardrobe choice...where did I put them Borat bibs? :eek:

Gonna miss you not being there, Karen. :(

well... count me out :(

I cant go, husband is having a fit about it,( because it would require me to be gone for a couple days) not worth the hassle.

you guys have a good time!

I was looking forward to meeting you at the ride. :( Guess you'll just have to make it down to NC sometime for a mountain ride. :)

No way am I riding chipcom's wheel. See what you've done! Now what am I going to do? :mad:

Tell him "you gots some splainin to do, Lucy, we had the orgy planned and the farm animals booked!" :fight:

Now who are all the guys gonna wheelsuck? Maybe I gotta rethink my wardrobe choice...where did I put them Borat bibs? :eek:

Gonna miss you not being there, Karen. :(

What time is the social ride scheduled for Saturday?

There is a thread devoted to just the social ride...right about here:http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=326187