Anyone up for a whole lot of pain in SW Wisconsin in August?
08-07-13, 08:50 AM
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Robbie, if you want to stop in Chicago Thursday night, dinner and a bed await you (and a beer)....
08-07-13, 09:32 AM
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Yes, thanks. Last night I was posting from my cell phone. Though I could have wandered off and located the maps, it probably wouldn't have been fun, and with the recent route changes, I wasn't sure they'd be up-to-date yet.
08-07-13, 11:25 AM
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So wish I could do this, particularly as it gets close to launch time, but given hip issues, etc. glad I called it off.
Robbie, take care of family issue, and sorry you are dealing with that again. I think it was SVTMike that said they would grab the packets again this year.
The rest of you, have a great ride and fun as well.
Robbie, take care of family issue, and sorry you are dealing with that again. I think it was SVTMike that said they would grab the packets again this year.
The rest of you, have a great ride and fun as well.
I'll be leaving the western suburbs of Chicago around 1PM, arriving Mineral Point somewhere around 5PM. Does anyone know specifically when we can pick up packets on Friday evening?
08-07-13, 11:47 AM
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I just read 6pm to 7:30...you will also need 100 crisp $3 bills...as per the web page
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Yes, I said I could do that. We will need to coordinate whose packets I'm picking up. I have a group of 8 coming, and I know all of their names so I think that's no problem.
I'll be leaving the western suburbs of Chicago around 1PM, arriving Mineral Point somewhere around 5PM. Does anyone know specifically when we can pick up packets on Friday evening?
I'll be leaving the western suburbs of Chicago around 1PM, arriving Mineral Point somewhere around 5PM. Does anyone know specifically when we can pick up packets on Friday evening?
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08-07-13, 12:03 PM
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It also says that you need to a copy of the persons Drivers License. So, you might want to bring a photocopy if you want to send someone to the pick up. My group will just have to play by ear, as I don't know for sure what time we can get on the road. We may just stop in Dodgeville on the way to MP.
Should we just plan on meeting up at the pub at the Walker House? Most of us are having the dinner there on Friday anyway?
Should we just plan on meeting up at the pub at the Walker House? Most of us are having the dinner there on Friday anyway?
08-07-13, 12:14 PM
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Also, for those staying at the Walker House, I just noticed that you'll need to pay the balance when you check in, and they only accept check or cash. So, either hit the ATM or bring a check....
08-07-13, 12:19 PM
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Thanks hodgykins -- I found it.
Like I said, I am aiming to be at the Walker House around 5. If you want me to pick up for you, I'll be at the banquet and can head up to Dodgeville for pickup after I eat. I'm about 6'3" with short white hair -- should be hard to miss.
Like I said, I am aiming to be at the Walker House around 5. If you want me to pick up for you, I'll be at the banquet and can head up to Dodgeville for pickup after I eat. I'm about 6'3" with short white hair -- should be hard to miss.
08-07-13, 01:36 PM
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The banquet dinner at the Walker House (that Robbie arranged) is from 5-8 pm......
08-07-13, 03:16 PM
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UPDATE: It's a no-go for me.
Too many crises here at one time.
I've only been planning this since Aug 11, 2012, so you know it's serious that I stay here.
Too many crises here at one time.
I've only been planning this since Aug 11, 2012, so you know it's serious that I stay here.
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08-07-13, 05:06 PM
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Maybe next year I'll get a stupid idea to do a ride in NC.
I should be in MP between 5-6. I'll see everyone at the Walker House. I guess.
08-07-13, 07:00 PM
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Wow I am sorry you will not be making the trip. You will be missed for sure. Good luck, best wishes and CHEERS!
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I just put on a new set of Kool Stop pads and adjusted brakes and rear derailleur, so that's good to go.
On the subject of an informal swap meet sort of thing... I do kind of have one other thing I was thinking of doing. The bike currently has a 120mm stem. I have a 90mm stem to replace it which will help my positioning a bit. Alas, I have no tape at the moment. If someone has some cloth bar tape they'd be willing to sell me (black preferred, but I'm not terribly picky), I will bring the stuff necessary to do the swap Friday evening. A little swap-n-wrench, so to speak. Thx...
On the subject of an informal swap meet sort of thing... I do kind of have one other thing I was thinking of doing. The bike currently has a 120mm stem. I have a 90mm stem to replace it which will help my positioning a bit. Alas, I have no tape at the moment. If someone has some cloth bar tape they'd be willing to sell me (black preferred, but I'm not terribly picky), I will bring the stuff necessary to do the swap Friday evening. A little swap-n-wrench, so to speak. Thx...
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Rob, hope all turns out well. You'll be missed.
Thanks bb for the info on cash/check.
New chain installed tonight, light ride tomorrow then fun on Saturday.
Thanks bb for the info on cash/check.
New chain installed tonight, light ride tomorrow then fun on Saturday.
08-07-13, 11:40 PM
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Rob,
I know how much it must pain you to not go.
Please let us know if there is anything we might help you with down the road.....
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I just put on a new set of Kool Stop pads and adjusted brakes and rear derailleur, so that's good to go.
On the subject of an informal swap meet sort of thing... I do kind of have one other thing I was thinking of doing. The bike currently has a 120mm stem. I have a 90mm stem to replace it which will help my positioning a bit. Alas, I have no tape at the moment. If someone has some cloth bar tape they'd be willing to sell me (black preferred, but I'm not terribly picky), I will bring the stuff necessary to do the swap Friday evening. A little swap-n-wrench, so to speak. Thx...
On the subject of an informal swap meet sort of thing... I do kind of have one other thing I was thinking of doing. The bike currently has a 120mm stem. I have a 90mm stem to replace it which will help my positioning a bit. Alas, I have no tape at the moment. If someone has some cloth bar tape they'd be willing to sell me (black preferred, but I'm not terribly picky), I will bring the stuff necessary to do the swap Friday evening. A little swap-n-wrench, so to speak. Thx...
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Well, to be fair, iab started the thread well before last year's DD, so a number of us have been through the ride once. Now we're excited about this year's episode, so we're posting up a storm, chattering like a bunch of chipmunks. :-)
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Despite the really poor timing, (when college in NC and public school in NC start), I'm trying to make it an annual pilgrimmage. If I can't get the timing thing to work out, I'm going to try the Kicker or the Brute earlier in the year.
I'd even borrowed a helmet cam for this year, a nice GoPro.
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08-08-13, 11:27 AM
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Thanks for all of your leg work and organization for the C&V'ers - very much appreciated and so sorry you can't make it. I was looking forward to meeting you - perhaps another time.
I hope to see the rest of the "Walker Gang" Friday evening. You'll probably see me somewhere with an older red Specialized Sirrus in a work stand. I have to put in a longer BB on my son's bike for his triple and swap the FD. I'm hoping he gets there early enough to get it done and make the banquet.
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