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Old 07-28-17, 03:26 PM
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Noobies - post your location!

If you're really interested in C&V bicycles, and would like to meet and work on bikes or ride with others with the same interests, you'd likely be surprised that there are others like you nearby.

I'm not big into clubs and large gatherings of people, but I've met a lot of great people here. @jyl invited me to my first C&V ride a few years ago, the only way he knew to was my Portland, OR tag

You don't have to be specific - largest city near you would suffice. It gets entered under User CP (Control Panel), located near the upper left hand corner of the page, then Edit your Details Under Your Control Panel. Scroll down Where you live
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You mean we need to identity which circle of hell we occupy?
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Originally Posted by nlerner
You mean we need to identity which circle of hell we occupy?
Yes
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But to be clear, only if you're a noob.

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Hmm, I'm afraid it's going to be a difficult decision:

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Hmm, I'm afraid it's going to be a difficult decision:

Going by the temperature outside I would have to say circle 6.
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I love classic looking rides. I'm in Portland too. let me know when is the meet up.
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Well, I'm not a noob, but whenever I'm on a bike my location keeps changing.
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i think gugie just wants to find out where we keep all our bikes
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Originally Posted by jimmuller
Well, I'm not a noob, but whenever I'm on a bike my location keeps changing.
"-ish" works for me
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i think gugie just wants to find out where we keep all our bikes
If you could also post when you're on vacation...
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I love classic looking rides. I'm in Portland too. let me know when is the meet up.
Here's one.
And another.

And I'll keep you in mind for future events!
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Okay, so, is the noob supposed to do this before searching out and bumping some random thread to which no one has posted since the Bush administration, or afterwards?
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The same wisdom applies to those who choose to entertain us with their vague, nonsensical, or vexatious entries in the location field?
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Okay, so, is the noob supposed to do this before searching out and bumping some random thread to which no one has posted since the Bush administration, or afterwards?
Before, after, and during.
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Will be on vacation from august 14-sept 7.
Key is under the mat.
Please vacuum the carpets before you leave, water the cactus and feed my pet rock.
Also no test drives in any of the lambos or ferraris.

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Originally Posted by mapleleafs-13
Will be on vacation from august 14-sept 7.
Key is under the mat.
Please vacuum the carpets before you leave, water the cactus and feed my pet rock.
Also no test drives any in the lambos or ferraris.
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Where's the Pinarello stash?
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Where's the Pinarello stash?
downstairs, if there are any dead bodies please dispose of as well, i'm pretty sure i got rid of all them already but just in case.
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Hmm, I'm afraid it's going to be a difficult decision:

Many C&Vers will require multiple level access. At least II, III, & IV.
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Many C&Vers will require multiple level access. At least II, III, & IV.
I'm seeing chocolate pie, chocolate cream pie, pumpkin pie, possibly apple pie, and ice chunks. It all looks good to me.
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I'm located between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. So, anywhere in South Louisiana, count me in!
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I do agree its pretty odd when newbies post something like: "help me find a bike", or "help me with my bike", and then don't have a location listed. so much easier to help if one knows where they are - at least which country!
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Originally Posted by mapleleafs-13
Will be on vacation from august 14-sept 7.
Key is under the mat.
Please vacuum the carpets before you leave, water the cactus and feed my pet rock.
Also no test drives in any of the lambos or ferraris.
I drive a standard quite well, and would love to make sure there is no carbon build-up present in either of those when you get back and fancy a drive...
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