Northern California - Oddball 2: Odd Harder [UPDATE: June 14!]

[UPDATE]

Sunday, June 14th is the day, ladies and gents. Mark your calendars!

Meet at PacBell/SBC/AT&T Park, east side by the docks. Roll out at 10-ish!

Pete's leading the way!

Who's in? Sound off!

IN:
BlastRadius
Gee3
knubby
msincredible (sleepy)
mtnwalker
pohlf
SesameCrunch
silentben
Siu Blue Wind
spingineer
steelblue +1
taxi777
trinity000
x136




I had a lot of fun at last year (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=395521)'s inaugural April Twenty Observed International Oddball Ride (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=407028), and I think a lot of others did, as well. It was the biggest turnout I've seen at a ride.

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/7744/group11d.jpg

Recumbents! Foldies! C&V'ers! Unis! Tallbikers! Hybrid-riders! Tarckies! BMXers! Commuters! Mountain bikers! Oddballs of all color, shape, and creed! Who's up for a second go of this?

Like last time, this should be a flat, slowish ride to accommodate the wide variety of bikes in attendance.
At this point, it looks like the weekends of April 11-12 and May 9-10 are the most open, calendar-wise, though I'm certainly open for suggestion.

What sayeth thou?

Count me in! Either date is fine as long as we book it early enough to plan around it.

The tough part will be deciding which one of my oddball bikes to ride???

I'm a maybe ... depending if I'm in town that weekend.

sunday April 12 for me! we can do pretty much the same ride...I'll lead. Let's get lot's of Fixy's , bents, folders

I have the Copperopolis RR on the 11th, so the 12th is good for me. I put dropbars and a new wheelset on my fixed gear so I'll (try and) follow Pete.

:thumb:

Five and a half people? Anyone else?

Put me down as another half. :thumb:

I'm interested. Will definitely show up if it works with my schedule. So far I'm favoring the April 12 date

That's three votes for April 12. Any objections?

That's Easter Sunday btw.

Doh!

http://scrapetv.com/The%20Visual/Choose%20your/Jesus/buddy_christ-3.jpg

http://images.buyfunnyhalloweencostumes.com/child_marshmallow_peeps_cos.jpg

That's Easter Sunday btw.Sweet, we'll be riding while everyone is at church!

:P Kidding. I'm guessing such a date would limit attendance. Bummer.

Also, the internet has every-damn-thing:

http://www.wheniseastersunday.com/

:rolleyes:

Bent or folder ... decisions decisions

I'll be Arizona on Easter. You guys are gonna taking the roundabout way, right?

Hmm, the weekend of April 25-26 might work. The Wildflower is on the 26th, but maybe the 25th?

Bumpink?

Maybe the oddball ride could coincide with one of the Sunday Streets SF (http://sundaystreetssf.com/) events?

From the web page:

Upcoming Sunday Streets Dates:


Sunday, April 26: Waterfront Route running along the Embarcadero–from AT&T Park to Aquatic Park.
Sunday, May 10: Waterfront Route in the Southeast Sector, highlighting the San Francisco Bay Trail, which is celebrating its 20th Anniversary in May. From AT&T Park to the Bayview Opera House, along the Bay.
Sunday, June 7: New route for 2009 through the Mission, engaging new neighborhoods in the Sunday Streets movement.
Sunday, July 19: New route for 2009 through the Mission, engaging new neighborhoods in the Sunday Streets movement.
Sunday, August 9: Great Highway Route. Connecting Golden Gate Park to the San Francisco Zoo, along Ocean Beach.
Sunday, Sept 6: Great Highway Route. Connecting Golden Gate Park to the San Francisco Zoo, along Ocean Beach.

Didn't see this thread earlier. Last year's Oddball was the ride I was most sorry I missed! And the craving for ever more oddness simply worsens.

http://velospace.org/files/DSC01536-tweak-2-pix-2.jpg

x136 - speak to us.. the merry pranksters will gather.

Unless no dates work and we wait for next year.

*sigh*

-Francisco

How's the weekend of May 9/10 sound to everyone? Calendar looks fairly clear for that weekend. Is that enough forewarning? If not, maybe early June?

Even though May 9-10 is Mother's Day weekend, it may work for me. What's the route?

Even though May 9-10 is Mother's Day weekend*throws hands in the air*

Oh for cryin' out loud!

Sheesh, okay, June it is then, I guess.


What's the route?We are at the whim of Mr. Pete for the route.

I definitely can't make June 7 as that is my next concert. :(
(But please don't plan around my schedule, it's always so up in the air with my travel.)

How about scheduling it for last week?

In Monterey.

See: odder

That's a good one. Have to save that one for the third in the trilogy.

Does anyone have a penny farthing? Now that would be the ultimate oddball ride.

Okay, I'm going to tentatively call Sunday, June 14. Yes, I know it's Flag Day. Too bad. :P

Speak now or forever hold your peace?

I'll ask for the day off. That's good enough notice.

You've spoken in favor, and everyone else has held their peace. Good enough for me.

First post updated.

Since the date has changed so drastically, I'll start over with the roster. Who's in?

Count me in. Now I just have to find an oddball bike.

I'm in. June 14th sounds good to me. I'll put together a route with some shorter bailout points. Probably the same start 10am at the Seal statue behind AT&T park.

I should be in :)

Hmmm, I'd have to leave home by 6 (maybe earlier, I will be on the folder after all) to make it to Caltrain on time.

I'll try to make it this time. Although my "odd-ball" bike would be my mtb. Does that count?

Gary

Although my "odd-ball" bike would be my mtb. Does that count?Yep!

Since mtn bikes are considered oddball, I guess we're in. We'll ride our mtn tandem.

Does the bike have to be oddball or my own Oddball nature enough?

bumpity bump. Don't want this going to page two.

My wife and I are in.:)

Does the bike have to be oddball or my own Oddball nature enough?A standard bicycle will be welcomed, but there will be frowns and dismay.

A standard bicycle adorned oddly will likely wipe away the tears, though!


My wife and I are in.:)Sweet. Youse guys is on the list.

...oops, careful of that BUMP...

Planning to have the '67 Varsity - green, of course - there, all 40+ lbs. of it.

Pete - easy on those elevation numbers, eh?

I'm tentatively in. Does a bike without a front derailleur count?

Does anyone have a penny farthing? Now that would be the ultimate oddball ride.

Martin lives right down the street. He's the semi-famous Palo-Altan you see riding up and down Bryant. I've talked to him a few times on his way to Whole Foods. I think his plan is to ride his Highwheeler cross-country.
:twitchy:

linky (http://forums.bicycling.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/3321025512/m/4651040416)

Bump!

Week and a day away.

My friend still has my mtb so I may have to show up on my regular ride. Although, if I'm the only one on a road bike wouldn't that make me an oddball? Hehe!

I am still in. Any idea what the route will be and what the pace will be like? I can only cruise at 8-10mph on the unicycle. If that's too slow or if the route is too long I will bring my new Swift that should be delivered Friday :)