Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) - Clyde's/Athena's Seeking Ride Buddies

OK, to start it off:

Here's the deal, Post your location, average pace, and miles you like to ride.

Hopefully, it'll hook a few of us up with a ride partner to keep us motivated and of close enough to similar abilities and taste in rides that it works!

ps: Let's not turn this thread into a dating site!;) :p

My Location: Lafayette, Indiana
Pace:I'm good anywhere between 13 and 8 mph Average
Distances: Long, 50-150, with the eventual goal of a double century.

Edit: Jut another though, if you see a good match, use PM to make a contact to keep the thread a list of locations and preferences. Not required of course, but it'll make it easier to scroll the list.

Additional Edit: I have a spreadsheet by region at this location:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=p8Y_TSW7LCrCMuMz3kcfRFw&hl=en

I know you're all sexy and stuff now Tom, but I couldn't do that to Mrs. Stormcrowe! ;)

Anyway...

Location: NYC (but would be willing to go anywhere MetroNorth, NJ Transit, or LIRR goes)
Average Pace: Loaded question. My computer says about 13, but I tend to waver between 15-18 with bursts above 20. The traffic stops really kill averages!
Miles: 20+, usually at least 30.

Location: Costa Rica
Average Pace - 15 to 18 MPH
Miles: 20+ is good but I am not too picky.

(Yeah, I am sure I have a lot of people just next door!)

HMMM maybe we should all move to Costa Rica.

Wow Katrina was a terrible storm... Lafayette was pushed from Louisiana all the way to Indiana....at least it is still in a state that ends in iana.

My Location: Los Angeles, California
Pace: Hi-end, 18-21+. Recovery rides, 15-19. But, I tend to adopt the pace of the group I'm with (more fun riding with others)
Distances: 0-100mi.

Guess we're lucky to be in So California. This is the ride we did on Saturday. Another ride in a week or two. About 40 riders and maybe 90% are BF'ers. Ronjon may be somewhere in there too. I'm in the yellow.

Not to mention that I have ridden with another forum dude Hillbasher a few times. Happened to run into him climbing up the mtns. He lives local and we're both clydeboys!:D

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l267/gulpxtreme/group1.jpg
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l267/gulpxtreme/group2.jpg

Okay, thanks for the invitation to post here Tom. I'm a bit embarassed to say the following, but you never know ...

Location: NorthWest Suburbs of Chicago
Pace: very slow .. 4-6 mph
Distance: 3-6 miles working toward 10

I'm new to the forum and new to *serious* biking.

Please think kind thoughts -- I give myself enough of a hard time already

Welcome Mirysien - my first ride after a 6 year break was 3 miles and I was thrilled. Mile by mile is the ticket!

Thanks Air :)

Location:Denver
Pace: mid to high teens, low 20s late in the season
Distance: >25mi

Sociability Index: High. I like riding with folks and I DO NOT drope people.

Okay, thanks for the invitation to post here Tom. I'm a bit embarassed to say the following, but you never know ...

Location: NorthWest Suburbs of Chicago
Pace: very slow .. 4-6 mph
Distance: 3-6 miles working toward 10

I'm new to the forum and new to *serious* biking.

Please think kind thoughts -- I give myself enough of a hard time already
Hey...you're on the bike!!! :beer: Congrats!! That's awesome. Just keep with it. Soon enough, you'll be doing centuries. :)

My first ride after a 10-year layoff was about 6-7 miles. Took awhile but I worked up to 10, then 20, then 40...you get the idea :)

Guess we're lucky to be in So California. This is the ride we did on Saturday. Another ride in a week or two. About 40 riders and maybe 90% are BF'ers. Ronjon may be somewhere in there too. I'm in the yellow.

Not to mention that I have ridden with another forum dude Hillbasher a few times. Happened to run into him climbing up the mtns. He lives local and we're both clydeboys!:D
Hey Beanz...was this the Goodbye GMR ride I couldn't make?

Hey Beanz...was this the Goodbye GMR ride I couldn't make?


That would be the one!..I'm pretty sure you already know there is another ride up 39/GMR in a week or two! Similar to the Bloat ride you rode with us!:D

This is me, in blue, I think:

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/ronjon10/RandomRides/ronjonandbeanz.jpg

Clearly another Socal-er

My Location: Los Angeles, CA
Pace: 10 - 22
Distances: 20 - 120. Preferably with lots and lots and lots of hills.

Great idea,
Minneapolis, 15-30 miles, about 15-17 mph average speed....i also have a lot of neighboors who ride a lower and higher speeds

Okay, thanks for the invitation to post here Tom. I'm a bit embarassed to say the following, but you never know ...

Location: NorthWest Suburbs of Chicago
Pace: very slow .. 4-6 mph
Distance: 3-6 miles working toward 10

I'm new to the forum and new to *serious* biking.

Please think kind thoughts -- I give myself enough of a hard time already

Don't be embarassed. We all started somewhere. Just keep at it and you'll be riding big miles in no time.

Reno, NV 14-18 mph (25 with a tail wind :) ) 20-100, depending on the day.

This is me, in blue, I think:

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/ronjon10/RandomRides/ronjonandbeanz.jpg

Clearly another Socal-er

My Location: Los Angeles, CA
Pace: 10 - 22
Distances: 20 - 120. Preferably with lots and lots and lots of hills.


Went back to the original post and ..........I DO BELIEVE THAT IS YOU!:D

Okay, thanks for the invitation to post here Tom. I'm a bit embarassed to say the following, but you never know ...

Location: NorthWest Suburbs of Chicago
Pace: very slow .. 4-6 mph
Distance: 3-6 miles working toward 10

I'm new to the forum and new to *serious* biking.

Please think kind thoughts -- I give myself enough of a hard time already
That's good that you are posting though. Riding with someone with a higher skill level will make you push yourself a little more and give you a pace that gives you a workout.

My Location: Tampa, FL
Pace: 15-20 mph
Distances: ~20 miles so far but willing to pull much more.

My location: Kansas City
Pace: 15-20
Distance: 10-100 Miles

Location: Mayo, West of Ireland
Pace: 8 - 13 MPH
Miles: 10 - 50

OK, to start it off:

Here's the deal, Post your location, average pace, and miles you like to ride.

Hopefully, it'll hook a few of us up with a ride partner to keep us motivated and of close enough to similar abilities and taste in rides that it works!

ps: Let's not turn this thread into a dating site!;) :p

My Location: Lafayette, Indiana
Pace:I'm good anywhere between 13 and 8 mph Average
Distances: Long, 50-150, with the eventual goal of a double century.

Edit: Jut another though, if you see a good match, use PM to make a contact to keep the thread a list of locations and preferences. Not required of course, but it'll make it easier to scroll the list.

Location: Chester County, PA, Phoenixville area.
Speed: around 10 MPH, occasionally faster.
Distance: Any. My goal is to be in shape for the MS 150 in September - I'm riding the 75 mile leg. Eventually I want to start touring.

My location: Winter Haven, Fl
Pace: 15-17
Distances:20-50

Location: NJ, Middlesex County
Average Pace: Not sure, I'd guess 10-12 mph
Miles: 10+, looking to stretch that

Location: Downsview section of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Average speed: around 20km/h* (12MPH)
Average Ride: around 12km (7.5mi) during the week, 30-50km (19-30 miles) on weekends.


*This is often due to the fact the %^$#!@* idiots at city hall, think the only way to reduce cager speeds in residential areas is to put a 4 way stop every %^$#!@* block, that really knocks the stuffing out of speed on rides.

ps: Let's not turn this thread into a dating site!;) :p


Dude, your sooo hot. Come on, once you ride with a whiskered playboy model, you'll never go back!

Hey, trying to get a ride together tonight, probably around 7 or so in New Brunswick NJ, but no takers yet. Here's the thread (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=301395).

Great idea, Tom. And I promise I won't hit on you! :D Crazylady seems too nice for me to hit on her husband. :)

Location: Gap, PA.
Pace: 13-15ish. I'm not fast but I eventually get where I'm going. And enjoy the scenery along the way.
Distance: Any.

I wonder if you could organize a cross country tag-team ride. Think of it like the Olympic Torch passed around a world route from Greece.

Location: St. Charles MO.
Pace: ???? Not sure yet, just getting back
Distance: at least 20 miles.

Dude, your sooo hot. Come on, once you ride with a whiskered playboy model, you'll never go back!
Behave, Chip, or I'll sic the Mrs on ya!:p

I've noticed this in Montréal, too. Is it like that in all major Canadian cities?

Behave, Chip, or I'll sic the Mrs on ya!:p

A threesome? Tom, I never figured you to be so darned kinky! I'm a nice gir...gu...something!

To the subject: For those in NE Ohio, go to www.centurycycles.com for their "Nightrides on the Towpath" schedule. Nice ride for the whole family, all skill levels and paces.

Location: St. Petersburg, Florida
Average Pace: 18 average, can pull at 20 and draft at 24
Miles: 127 in one day so far, working toward 200

Location: Broadview Hts, OH
Average Pace: 13-15 mpg I'm still working on getting my speed up but I have fun!
Miles: 16-30 depending on how much time I have to ride

Chip - I was at the last Night Ride, were you? Are you planning on attending the next one? I'm planning on riding all of them this year if possible, they are a lot of fun.

Steve

Location: Central Illinois
Average Pace: 13-17mph, sometimes more
Miles: average 17-20 (specific long rides 30-45)

Will be riding Tour De Cure Indy! my first Century... lets go tom!

Location: Long Island, New York (but can go to the city)
Average Pace: About 11-15mph
Miles: 5 to 20 for now

Location: Central Illinois
Average Pace: 13-17mph, sometimes more
Miles: average 17-20 (specific long rides 30-45)

Will be riding Tour De Cure Indy! my first Century... lets go tom!
Lookin good! It's going to be a metric though, 75Km on the road and the last 25 oin the trrack since they only had a 75K event available!

Check your PM's in a minute!

Location: Grant Al
Avg Speed: around 12 mph
Miles: 10 to 20 so far but shoud be going up soon along with speed a little.

My location: Winter Haven, Fl
Pace: 15-17
Distances:20-50

Location: St. Petersburg, Florida
Average Pace: 18 average, can pull at 20 and draft at 24
Miles: 127 in one day so far, working toward 200
We should all get together one day for a ride. I'm in Tampa.

We should all get together one day for a ride. I'm in Tampa.
Shootem a PM and set it up!


Thread's working!:D

We should make this thread a sticky.

Location: Jacksonville, FL
Average Pace: 14-17 mph
Miles: 20+

Location: Broadview Hts, OH
Average Pace: 13-15 mpg I'm still working on getting my speed up but I have fun!
Miles: 16-30 depending on how much time I have to ride

Chip - I was at the last Night Ride, were you? Are you planning on attending the next one? I'm planning on riding all of them this year if possible, they are a lot of fun.

Steve

Cheri was (still is) down with bronchitis :( I try to make them all, just cuz all them guys at Century in Peninsula are my buds.

Good Idea!

Location: Coloma MI.
Average Pace: 12-15 mph
Miles: 10-20 and growing weekly

Anyone would be welcome to come with me to ride the beautiful Madison County Trial system.

Location: Madison County Illinois (Collinsville)
Pace: 13-15
Distance: 15 to 50

Mud

Come on out to the Central Valley, CA.

Location: Fresno, CA
Pace: 16-18
Distance: 25 to 100

Location: Burbank, CA
Pace: ? (no comp yet, fairly slow)
Distance: 5-25

Saturdays only (for now)

Location: Burbank, CA
Pace: ? (no comp yet, fairly slow)
Distance: 5-25

Saturdays only (for now)
There are a bunch of cyclists from JPL that ride around Pasadena on Saturday, IIRC, you might hunt them down!

Location: Anaheim, CA
Pace: 16-22, much much slower uphill...
Distance: 25-50+

'Been at it since late Feb. of this year and have just over 1000mi under my butt. Still, being new to cycling, I've gravitated to more climbing routes than flats. and, as you may know, can be tough for a clyde. Are there any SLOW climbers out there?

Location: Columbus, Oh
Pace: 15-18mph faster with a tailwind ;-)
Distance: 10-50

Always looking to ride with others I won't drop anyone