Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) - Oregon Clyde Ride report and pics

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Hill-Pumper
09-05-09, 09:24 PM
Today was the long awaited Oregon Clyde Ride. I questioned my sanity as I looked at my window this morning knowing I was going to be riding in the "Oregon sunshine" that most people call rain. Still, I was excited to get to ride with some of the Clyde forum members and it was well worth getting wet to ride with them. The planned route took us a little over 40 miles with about 1200-1300 feet of elevation gain. So, here are some pictures from our little escapade.

Here is forum members Tim (timmythology), Greg (Greg R) and Chuck (takingcontrol)
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...and their fearful leader, Jeff aka Hill-Pumper
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This is Tim and Greg finishing off the top of one of the bigger hills that we did for the day.
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Chuck made it up just fine too!!!!
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Mrs. Hill-Pumper provided the goodies for our first rest stop along the bank of the Willamette River.
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The ride took us over the Willamette using the Buena Vista Ferry.
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Just some nice scenery along the way at the Ankeny Wildlife Refuge.
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Another stop at the refuge
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Did I mention that it was wet !!!!!!
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...and the finish at Waverly Park.
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I had a GREAT time riding with the fellow Clydes, and I think everyone else enjoyed themselves too. With some luck, we will do it again!!!!

prxmid
09-06-09, 05:40 AM
Looks like a great day, despite the weather
Neil_B
09-06-09, 06:31 AM
Very nice. Once again I like the determined look on TakingControl's mug. :thumb:

bautieri
09-06-09, 06:35 AM
very nice, congrats on a successful ride!
txvintage
09-06-09, 06:45 AM
Coolness!
takingcontrol
09-06-09, 02:43 PM
Very nice. Once again I like the determined look on TakingControl's mug. :thumb:

I don't know about determined :p I was just having fun. This ride was a blast and I enjoyed riding with fellow clydes. The rain wasn't bad really just wet...very wet. I can't wait to see fellow members on the 27th peach ride.
ECB1
09-06-09, 05:08 PM
Awesome work. ECB1
Neil_B
09-06-09, 05:35 PM
I don't know about determined :p I was just having fun. This ride was a blast and I enjoyed riding with fellow clydes. The rain wasn't bad really just wet...very wet. I can't wait to see fellow members on the 27th peach ride.

Determination and fun aren't mutually exclusive. :thumb:

BTW, you don't look 400 pounds in the photos. Your ticker need to be updated.
takingcontrol
09-06-09, 07:49 PM
Determination and fun aren't mutually exclusive. :thumb:

BTW, you don't look 400 pounds in the photos. Your ticker need to be updated.

That's accurate as of last Monday, new weigh in tomorrow. Wish me luck. :thumb:
Greg_R
09-07-09, 05:06 PM
It was a great time, despite the weather (which actually cleared up for the final hour or so of the ride). Jeff mapped out a beautiful Clyde-friendly route that was just challenging enough. I am extremely glad that I decided to pick up a pair of leg warmers for the ride. I think my legs would have frozen if I didn't have those! Special thanks goes to Mrs. Hill-Pumper for showing up with food & water near the half way point of the ride.

Tim, Here are the gear ratios on my LHT bike (you were asking about them during the ride):
Front: 48-36-26t
Rear: 11-13-15-17-20-23-26-30-34

Hope to see everyone again at the next ride...