Northern California - Anyone up for a "B&B Slowpoke Ride" series?

I've talked this over with bigbossman, and he's sold on the idea, too (which should be enough to scare off anyone with sense right there. :p) - we want to put together a series of rides for folks who want to do fun rides of varying lengths and difficulties but are a bit, shall we say, intimidated by some of the rides some of our fellow NorCal types do.

So we are proposing an alternative: the B&B Slowpoke Ride Series. The idea is to set up a series of reasonably paced, no-drop, plenty-of-regrouping rides for folks who are aiming to take that first-ever 30 miler. Or who climb at 4 or 5 mph (which is me on a good day). Or who think that a 39x23 gear is a torture device, not a granny gear. Or who think 19 mph is not an easy cruising speed on a gentle rise into a headwind.

We will be focusing on rides in the central Contra Costa County area, at least to start, mainly because bigbossman is lazy as hell and doesn't want to have to get up early enough to travel anywhere else. :D And finding fun places to stop to eat and will be prominently featured. :thumb:

So is anyone interested? You can respond in this thread, or you can PM bigbossman and me in case you're afraid that Pete/taxi777 will make fun of you. (He will, but Pete makes fun of everyone, especially himself, so don't sweat it. For that matter, the same holds true for BBM. :innocent:)

Now don't get me wrong - I have absolutely nothing whatsoever against the Usual Gang of NorCal riders who get together many weekends. These folks are friendly and very welcoming. I have ridden with them (well, I've met them at them the start of several rides and waved as they disappeared as soon as the road tilted up) and what they say about themselves and their lack of cycling prowess is absolutely true - compared to the Tour de France peloton. But compared to me, these folks move like Ferraris and climb like Saturn V boosters, know what I'm sayin'?

So who wants in?

Oh man,

My speed reading eyes (w/out the glasses) read this as BBQ Slowpoke Ride.


Mmmmm BBQ.

I'm game :thumb: You can always sign me up for climbing slow and being on the lookout for food stops.

But the least that lazy*** BBM could do is commit to one Slowpoke ride in the South Bay or Peninsula sometime!

Oh man,

My speed reading eyes (w/out the glasses) read this as BBQ Slowpoke Ride. Mmmmm BBQ.

Well, there certainly is nothing that says that BBQ can't feature prominently in some of the rides. :thumb:

Ha! MY kind of ride!! Yep, I've seen the backside of those Norcal riders too many times. :cry: If I'm going to ride with someone, it's nice to ride with someone :p

If I can make 'em, I'll be there!

I'm game :thumb: You can always sign me up for climbing slow and being on the lookout for food stops.

But the least that lazy*** BBM could do is commit to one Slowpoke ride in the South Bay or Peninsula sometime!

Leave that to me. After all, I know where he lives . . . . :rolleyes:

What does B&B stand for? It's clearly not Bed & Breakfast. :D If I weren't such a goody two shoes I'm sure I could come up with some words it could stand for.

Veronica

This sounds like a series I could embrace.
Carry on.

Will there be tee shirts?

What does B&B stand for? It's clearly not Bed & Breakfast. :D If I weren't such a goody two shoes I'm sure I could come up with some words it could stand for.

Veronica


Since I responded first, it stands for Bossman and Bikingshearer - not the other way around. :D

And, we can definitely do a BBQ ride - the idea is brilliance defined. I'm surprised I didn't think of it. :)

GREAT idea, guys!!! :thumb::thumb::thumb: We need this series to go along with the other rides!

Thanks for introducing it, even if BBM is a lazy b@st@*d and will only do East Bay rides :mad:

Thanks for introducing it, even if BBM is a lazy b@st@*d and will only do East Bay rides :mad:


Take it easy, Tex - I willingly concede that I am lazy, but I think I've demonstrated pretty thoroughly my willingness to travel far and wide in search of a good time. :p

Sound great! I've wanted to join the group rides but they seem a little too intimidating.

Take it easy, Tex - I willingly concede that I am lazy, but I think I've demonstrated pretty thoroughly my willingness to travel far and wide in search of a good time. :p

Oh yeah, good point.... :o




....never mind.... :lol:

And, we can definitely do a BBQ ride - the idea is brilliance defined. I'm surprised I didn't think of it. :)

So are you cooking up Kansas City, Memphis or Carolina style? Or your own personal Italian style "East Bay Grease"! :)

Take it easy, Tex - I willingly concede that I am lazy, but I think I've demonstrated pretty thoroughly my willingness to travel far and wide in search of a good time. :p

I can testify to that -- he's come to Davis to ride, twice. No, hell didn't freeze over. :innocent:

I like the sound of this. I hope we can make a few of them. We love to ride and we love to eat. And B&B will make you :roflmao2: like you've never :roflmao2: before.

OMG. How about a flat ride with lots of downhills?

I'll try. Dangit. Don't forget about my asthma.

I'll have to see how my schedule is. *goes to dust off roadie*

Sounds like a great idea guys. It be cool to check out your side of the bay.

Woo Hoo!!! Count me in. Last time I climbed up Cummings Skyway, I was doing 4 mph and my heart felt like it was going to jump out of my chest. Let's do a ride soon.

I can testify to that -- he's come to Davis to ride, twice. No, hell didn't freeze over. :innocent:

Ummm - twice to Davis and once for the Monticello ride. Oh, and Foxy's Fall - that was a night to remember. :innocent:

OK - so Rich and I are going to ride this weekend. We'll begin planning the first one then. Heck, we can always reprise the Livermore Loop from last year to kick things off.

Ummm - twice to Davis and once for the Monticello ride. Oh, and Foxy's Fall - that was a night to remember. :innocent:

OK - so Rich and I are going to ride this weekend. We'll begin planning the first one then. Heck, we can always reprise the Livermore Loop from last year to kick things off.

Oh, right! I forgot about Monticello -- and Foxy's pre-ride party was a blur of pain and self-medication. :innocent: So more proof that you will drive for a good ride and food.

This weekend I'm required to ride fast in Sacramento. Next time...

Will keep my eye out for ride dates and locations. If you want to put something together close to the East Bay waterfront, I could throw out some routes or locales north and south of Oakland/Alameda. And a couple places to do a post ride BBQ :)

Hey, that's my kind of ride. Though I'm still not sure I can keep up with you all. BigBossMan smoked me the times I rode with him.

I'm interested as well, and would be even more interested if on the west side of the bay

Julie and I are definitely interested. Keep us updated.

Thanks for the responses, folks. We may have a winner here.



Will there be tee shirts?

Yup. You're in charge. Make mine quintuple-humongous. :p



Since I responded first, it stands for Bossman and Bikingshearer - not the other way around. :D

Actually, "B&B" stands for "Beavis and Butthead." I'm Beavis.




So are you cooking up Kansas City, Memphis or Carolina style? Or your own personal Italian style "East Bay Grease"! :)

Depends. Which do you like better, KC Masterpiece or Kraft?



Woo Hoo!!! Count me in. Last time I climbed up Cummings Skyway, I was doing 4 mph and my heart felt like it was going to jump out of my chest. Let's do a ride soon.

Already, we're bringing together diverse talents. Cantdrv55 has his heart jump out of his chest on Cummings Skyway. I barf up lungs on that same road. Maybe Rodney King's dream of us all getting along can come true.



Hey, that's my kind of ride. Though I'm still not sure I can keep up with you all. BigBossMan smoked me the times I rode with him.

Bigbossman can leave me in the dust pretty much any time he wants, although he usually either hangs back with me or at least circles back every so often like a vulture waiting for lunch. In any event, fear not - you will not be alone.

Two groups of cyclists (the B&B Slowpokes and the Gladiators) leave the start of a 30 mile ride at 9am. Upon reaching the end of the ride, the Gladiators turn around and ride backwards to meet back up with the B&B folks. Upon regrouping, the Gladiators then turn around and ride to the end again and repeat this process until everyone finishes.

How far did the Gladiators ride? How many times did the two groups meet up? Which group of riders burned more calories? Which group *consumed* more calories? Show all your work ;)

That would actually be kinda fun.

Are the gladiators riding unicycles?

19 mph is not an easy cruising speed on a gentle rise into a headwind.

Sorry about that dude. Doing that exact thing to you last Sunday was not easy for me, if that is any consolation. It was "interesting" trying to give you and BigBossMan that kind of a pull with my belly full of biscuits and gravy from our Country Waffles stop.

Anyway, I am totally in for the B&B series.

Basically I'll Be Bringing my Bride By to Bicycle Beside Both of you and BikeForums Benevolent Best

Two groups of cyclists (the B&B Slowpokes and the Gladiators) leave the start of a 30 mile ride at 9am. Upon reaching the end of the ride, the Gladiators turn around and ride backwards to meet back up with the B&B folks. Upon regrouping, the Gladiators then turn around and ride to the end again and repeat this process until everyone finishes.

How far did the Gladiators ride? How many times did the two groups meet up? Which group of riders burned more calories? Which group *consumed* more calories? Show all your work ;)

:roflmao2::roflmao2::roflmao2:

...but now my head hurts trying to figure this out...:(

:roflmao2::roflmao2::roflmao2:

...but now my head hurts trying to figure this out...:(

It's like the fast riders doing hill repeats while the gravitationally challenged get up the hill.

It's like the fast riders doing hill repeats while the gravitationally challenged get up the hill.

Actually, I'm not the least bit gravitationally challenged - I'm actually far, far too well endowed in the gravity department. That's why I'm not one of the "fast riders doing hill repeats." :o

This sounds like a great idea! I have...had :( a lot of friends that would be interested...If you don't mind me joining...I have one of the slowest bikes in the world and I don't get enough of it...also the Missus has been workin the CycleOps a bit and trying to shed a couple of pounds, might get her interested... and for me...Just say Pizzaaaa....and I won't make fun of anyone...sort of...

Actually, I'm not the least bit gravitationally challenged - I'm actually far, far too well endowed in the gravity department. That's why I'm not one of the "fast riders doing hill repeats." :o

You should see me on my 'bent after two months off with a broken wrist. Heck, I couldn't go up a hill yet with it anyway.

Two groups of cyclists (the B&B Slowpokes and the Gladiators) leave the start of a 30 mile ride at 9am. Upon reaching the end of the ride, the Gladiators turn around and ride backwards to meet back up with the B&B folks. Upon regrouping, the Gladiators then turn around and ride to the end again and repeat this process until everyone finishes.

How far did the Gladiators ride? How many times did the two groups meet up? Which group of riders burned more calories? Which group *consumed* more calories? Show all your work ;)

I like that!:D

Instead of the Slowpokes & Gladiators...we'll change the names to...

THe Herd....and....The Border Collies!
Cathy's idea

Two groups of cyclists (the B&B Slowpokes and the Gladiators) leave the start of a 30 mile ride at 9am. Upon reaching the end of the ride, the Gladiators turn around and ride backwards to meet back up with the B&B folks. Upon regrouping, the Gladiators then turn around and ride to the end again and repeat this process until everyone finishes.

How far did the Gladiators ride? How many times did the two groups meet up? Which group of riders burned more calories? Which group *consumed* more calories? Show all your work ;)

Easy.

How far did the Gladiators ride: 30 miles. Whatever how many back and forth the end is still 30 miles from the start. So both B&Bs and Gladiators went 30 miles ahead. The B&Bs were more efficient though as they only rode 30 miles from start to end while God only knows how many miles were required from the Glads to attain the same goal.

How many times the two groups met: Not enough info in the problem. It depends on how many Starbucks/Peet's or other goodies stores are on the way.

Which group burned more calories: They burned the same. One group has reserves to go many more miles, the other riders empty theirs (bones don't release energy anyway). We might give an edge to the B&B here as laughing is a big energy release.

Which group consumed more: One group consumes cookies, pizzas, and other good stuff, the other consumes concentrated chemical gu. So let's call it even again but what regimen sounds better to you?

How far did the Gladiators ride: 30 miles. Whatever how many many back and forth the end is still 30 miles from the start. So both B&Bs and Gladiators went 30 miles ahead. The B&Bs were more efficient though as they only rode 30 miles from start to end while God only knows how miles was required from the Glads to attain the same goal.


What if it's a 30 mile loop? Has everyone then ridden 0 miles since the start and stop are at the same point :lol:

Easy.

How far did the Gladiators ride: 30 miles. Whatever how many many back and forth the end is still 30 miles from the start. So both B&Bs and Gladiators went 30 miles ahead. The B&Bs were more efficient though as they only rode 30 miles from start to end while God only knows how miles was required from the Glads to attain the same goal.

How many times the two groups met: Not enough info in the problem. It depends of how many Starbucks/Peet's or other goodies stores are on the way.

Which group burned more calories: They burned the same. One group has reserves to go many more miles, the other empty theirs (bones don't release energy anyway). We might give an edge to the B&B here as laughing is a big energy release.

Which group consumed more: One group consumes cookies, pizzas, and other good stuff, the other consumes concentrated chemical gu. So let's call it even again but what regimen sounds better to you?


:roflmao2::roflmao2::roflmao2:

Brilliant!!! Gpelpel, you are a charter member, with all the rights and privileges appurtenent thereto. :thumb:

This sounds like a great idea! I have...had :( a lot of friends that would be interested...If you don't mind me joining...I have one of the slowest bikes in the world and I don't get enough of it...also the Missus has been workin the CycleOps a bit and trying to shed a couple of pounds, might get her interested... and for me...Just say Pizzaaaa....and I won't make fun of anyone...sort of...

Pete, you are always welcome. The cow bell, not so much . . . . :p

Pete, you are always welcome. The cow bell, not so much . . . . :p

Just got a new one and its RED!

I'd be down for a ride like this sometime. I like the slow, social rides as much as the "I wonder how long ago Pete, Ramon, and Marco finished" rides. :P

Two groups of cyclists (the B&B Slowpokes and the Gladiators) leave the start of a 30 mile ride at 9am. Upon reaching the end of the ride, the Gladiators turn around and ride backwards to meet back up with the B&B folks. Upon regrouping, the Gladiators then turn around and ride to the end again and repeat this process until everyone finishes.

How far did the Gladiators ride? How many times did the two groups meet up? Which group of riders burned more calories? Which group *consumed* more calories? Show all your work ;)

As the Gladiators ride to the end then start to return, they will be X distance from the Slowpokes. As they move closer together, they will be 1/2 as far as the starting X, then after a while, 1/2 of the 1/2 (1/4), then, shortly half again (1/8). If you keep doing the math, you'll see that though the distance gets smaller and smaller, it never reaches zero. Therefore, the groups will never meet.

Two groups of cyclists (the B&B Slowpokes and the Gladiators) leave the start of a 30 mile ride at 9am. Upon reaching the end of the ride, the Gladiators turn around and ride backwards to meet back up with the B&B folks. Upon regrouping, the Gladiators then turn around and ride to the end again and repeat this process until everyone finishes.

How far did the Gladiators ride? How many times did the two groups meet up? Which group of riders burned more calories? Which group *consumed* more calories? Show all your work ;)

Pffft, it only means the Gladiators get there in early to start up the barbeque and set out the vittles for us Slowpokes!! I'll have mine medium rare...:D

Just got a new one and its RED!

Perfect. It'll blend right in with your hemorrhoids . . . . ;)

when!? when!?

This sounds like a great idea, as a confirmed Gladi-poke I approve. Can't make this w/e (relatives in town), but would love to come an schmooze later in the series.

Noob from San Leandro interested. If you'll have me. I'm not fast, cool, or stylish, but I know good BBQ when I eat it.

Wow.. my kinda ride.... (yay!) but will check in on schedule since it's on the other side of the bay...

awesome idea

This is a great idea!! Count me in for as many as my schedule allows.

And THANKS!!