NoRacer

Same, here, Maxine. It's always a pleasure seeing the gang in a more casual atmosphere.

cehowardGS

I posted this somewhere, I think in the C&V forum.. But, this was a couple weeks ago, on a day when it was 14 degrees out. I am in Owings Mills.. I did about 5 miles.. It was layers, layers and my cold weather motorcycle gloves.. The gloves did the trick.

HC203

Regarding our discussion about PBP at brunch. Word is the quota of American entrants is quite high. Found the over in the long distance thread.

"Well what do you know? It looks like the U.S. participant allowance will be 719 riders. That should be plenty of places for all that would like to go."

greaterbrown

Nice to hear from another Owings Mills rider. I commute through New Town and up Dolfield every morning.
If you see me, be sure to introduce yourself. -Bob

greaterbrown

I wouldn't be surprised if I rode PBP in the next ten years, but it won't be me this year.

I'm more after this: https://www.rapha.cc/d2r2

HC203

Love those Rapha reports-and that ride does look epic. Looks like same date as PBP. I'm not saying I'm doing either.

maxine

Great article, and that looks like an awesome ride. Love the "no mechanics, no follow vehicles, no prizes" format.

A similar vibe but a bit closer to home (and, alas, devoid of dirt) is a ride I accidentally found while Web surfing last year. I think I posted something about it previously.

Crush the Commonwealth -- "A 400 mile challenge from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia. Just you and your bike. No support, no spectators, no prizes."

Looks like they're planning for the end of April.

https://ctcpa.blogspot.com/

greaterbrown

NoRacer?

HC203

Intrigued-keep me posted. How to get to Pittsburgh for the start? Greyhound? Amtrak (laugh)

balto charlie

Hey folks: Seems like y'all had fun on Sun. I toasted you guys with a Kleenex during your brunch. PBP talk, hmmm. Doubt I could do it. I once had a fleeting thought of being able, but came to my senses. I can't imagine 300K for 4 consecutive days. So now you folks have Isaias riding in a 400 mile race Pitt to Phil. I'll bet on him
Rode in today, first time since last Tuesday. Studs ready, willing and able for the return. I'm pumped. It's 12:30 and nary a flake.

The Human Car

Cyclists traveling from Washington to Baltimore 1896




From https://wheelbike.blogspot.com/2011/0...e-in-1896.html

greaterbrown

Oh spit. I see a Monument to Monument flyer in the making.

NoRacer

This morning's commute:

Home to work - Mom and Dad's Place by iodaniell at Garmin Connect - Details https://t.co/J4ScU5M #mdsnow #cycling #itsnotarace

balto charlie

nice snow/slush/ice commute. No shoulders to speak of but the studs did well...finally

Barrys 2nd picture show my Muirkirk train station location

The Human Car

I thought you would like that. You'll note in the top pic one rider is a wheelwoman. So Maxine you are going to have to go or GB will be falsely advertising.

HC203

I imagine it was a pretty country ride back then, though I imagine you would have to swerve around mounds of horse poop, especially in the cities.

NoRacer

So, it's like riding in Amish country today.

maxine

Do I have to wear an 1890's skirt?

I did remark at brunch that I have made a biking New Year's resolution (I never make NY resolutions!) to be able to keep the back of the pack at least somewhat in sight for at least one of Bob's Rambles.

HC203

I know at least a few of you must have info on this bridge and think have seen it mentioned here. Riva Rd bridge in Annapolis-safe? or is that bridge to the south a better option?

The Human Car

Nice!

NoRacer

I believe Bob routed us over the Solomons Island Rd bridge on one of his Rando Rambles that took us to Chesapeake Beach. I don't think I've ridden on the Riva Rd bridge, but it's probably ok to go over with a bike, too. That one may even have a little less traffic on it depending on when you ride over it. Solomons Island Rd seems to always be busy.

greaterbrown

Man down.

Oh my, that wheel rebuild for my Kogswell and (most importantly) my studded tires, just could not get here soon enough. I've been riding the new bike this week. I was turning into Druid Hill and encountered a curb-to-curb wash of ice. I was on it before I knew it was even there. And a moment later the bike shot out from under me. I bonked my helmet on the curb and smacked my right elbow pretty hard. I probably slid 10 feet. Nothing broken thank goodness.

HC203

Glad you're alright, imagine the studs would have helped. I guess the trade off is having to ride them on bare pavement for most of ride.

Here's the route I was mapping when asking about that bridge. I've actually routed around the crossing using a local Annapolis route I found. Seems like it could be a good winter ride-plenty of places to stop.

https://classic.mapmyride.com/ride/un...26506240695109

balto charlie

ouch! So you went down on the new fixie? I hate ice. I'm back on my roadie, now you got me thinking..... 99% pavement around these parts. glad you didn't break.

maxine

!!!

So glad there was no major GB damage! It's just amazing, isn't it, how damn fast these things happen??